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Li C, Lv Z, Du H, Zhao L, Yao J, Han Y, Chen H, Zhang G, Bian Y. Optimization of an Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interphase Formed on an Aluminum Anode and Its Application in Rechargeable Aqueous Aluminum Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:50166-50173. [PMID: 37870466 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Electrochemical cells that incorporate aluminum (Al) as the active material have become increasingly popular due to the advantages of high energy density, cost-effectiveness, and superior safety features. Despite the progress made by research groups in developing rechargeable Al//MxOy (M = Mn, V, etc.) cells using an aqueous Al trifluoromethanesulfonate-based electrolyte, the reactions occurring at the Al anode are still not fully understood. In this study, we explore the artificial solid electrolyte interphase (ASEI) on the Al anode by soaking it in AlCl3/urea ionic liquid. Surprisingly, our findings reveal that the ASEI actually promotes the corrosion of Al by providing chloride anions rather than facilitating the transport of Al3+ ions during charge/discharge cycles. Importantly, the ASEI significantly enhances the cycling stability and activity of Al cells. The primary reactions occurring at the Al anode during the charge/discharge cycle were determined to be irreversible oxidation and gas evolution. Furthermore, we demonstrate the successful realization of urea-treated Al (UTAl)//AlxMnO2 cells (discharge operating voltage of ∼1.45 V and specific capacity of 280 mAh/g), providing a platform to investigate the underlying mechanisms of these cells further. Overall, our work highlights the importance of ASEI in controlling the corrosion of Al in aqueous electrolytes, emphasizing the need for the further development of electrolytic materials that facilitate the transport of Al3+ ions in rechargeable Al batteries.
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- Changfu Li
- College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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Xiong W, Zhang X, Tu Z, Hu X, Wu Y. Novel Deep Eutectic Electrolyte Induced by Na···N Interactions for Sodium Batteries. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Wenjie Xiong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Qixia District, Nanjing210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Qixia District, Nanjing210023, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Qixia District, Nanjing210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Qixia District, Nanjing210023, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Green Chemistry and Engineering, Nanjing University, 163 Xianlin Road, Qixia District, Nanjing210023, P. R. China
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Chai L, Li X, Lv W, Wu G, Zhang W, Li Z. Dual Protection Strategy by Constructing MXene-Coated Cu 2Se-Cu 1.8Se Heterojunction and CMK-3 Modification for High-Performance Aluminum-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:48780-48788. [PMID: 36265080 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The fabrication of cathode materials with ideal kinetic behavior is important to improve the electrochemical performance of aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs). Transition metal selenides have the advantages of abundant reserves and high discharge specific capacity and discharge voltage plateau, which makes them a promising material for rechargeable AIBs. It is well-known that the low structural stability and relatively poor reaction kinetics pose a considerable challenge to the development of AIBs. The cubic structure of Cu2Se-Cu1.8Se can adapt to the volume change of the active material during cycling and facilitate the intercalation and deintercalation of chloroaluminate anions in the cathode material. We created a two-fold protection mechanism for AIBs with a CMK-3 modified separator and a Cu2Se-Cu1.8Se heterojunction coated with MXene in order to better mitigate the detrimental impacts. In addition to offering numerous electronic transmission routes, MXene and CMK-3 help prevent the solubilization of active species. This novel design enables the Cu2Se-Cu1.8Se@MXene composite to have a high initial discharge capacity of 705.5 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A g-1. Even after 1500 cycles at 2.0 A g-1, the capacity is still maintained at 225.1 mAh g-1. Furthermore, the reaction mechanism of AlCl4- intercalated/deintercalated into Cu2Se-Cu1.8Se heterojunction is revealed during charge/discharge. This work to construct novel cathode materials has greatly improved the electrochemical performance of AIBs.
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- Luning Chai
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Photoelectric Devices, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Photoelectric Devices, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Photoelectric Devices, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Photoelectric Devices, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Photoelectric Devices, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, National & Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of New Energy Photoelectric Devices, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding071002, China
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Tu J, Wang W, Lei H, Wang M, Chang C, Jiao S. Design Strategies of High-Performance Positive Materials for Nonaqueous Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries: From Crystal Control to Battery Configuration. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201362. [PMID: 35620966 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) have been paid considerable attention in the field of electrochemical energy storage batteries due to their advantages of low cost, good safety, high capacity, long cycle life, and good wide-temperature performance. Unlike traditional single-ion rocking chair batteries, more than two kinds of active ions are electrochemically participated in the reaction processes on the positive and negative electrodes for nonaqueous RABs, so the reaction kinetics and battery electrochemistries need to be given more comprehensive assessments. In addition, although nonaqueous RABs have made significant breakthroughs in recent years, they are still facing great challenges in insufficient reaction kinetics, low energy density, and serious capacity attenuation. Here, the research progresses of positive materials are comprehensively summarized, including carbonaceous materials, oxides, elemental S/Se/Te and chalcogenides, as well as organic materials. Later, different modification strategies are discussed to improve the reaction kinetics and battery performance, including crystal structure control, morphology and architecture regulation, as well as flexible design. Finally, in view of the current research challenges faced by nonaqueous RABs, the future development trend is proposed. More importantly, it is expected to gain key insights into the development of high-performance positive materials for nonaqueous RABs to meet practical energy storage requirements.
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- Jiguo Tu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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Wu SC, Tsa MC, Liao HJ, Su TY, Tang SY, Chen CW, Lo HA, Yang TY, Wang K, Ai Y, Chen YZ, Lee L, Lee JF, Lin CJ, Hwang BJ, Chueh YL. Intercalation of Zinc Monochloride Cations by Deep Eutectic Solvents for High-Performance Rechargeable Non-aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:7814-7825. [PMID: 35129350 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c19453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zinc ion batteries have been extensively studied with an aqueous electrolyte system. However, the batteries suffer from a limited potential window, gas evolution, cathode dissolution, and dendrite formation on the anode. Considering these limitations, we developed an alternative electrolyte system based on deep eutectic solvents (DESs) because of their low cost, high stability, biodegradability, and non-flammability, making them optimal candidates for sustainable batteries. The DES electrolyte enables reversible Zn plating/stripping and effectively suppresses zinc dendrite formation. Furthermore, in-depth characterizations reveal that the energy storage mechanism can be attributed to [ZnCl]+ ion intercalation and the intermediate complex ion plays a pivotal role in electrochemical reactions, which deliver a high reversible capacity of 310 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1and long-term stability (167 mAh g-1 at a current density of 0.3 A g-1 after 300 cycles, Coulombic efficiency: ∼98%). Overall, this work represents our new finding in rechargeable batteries with the DES electrolyte.
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- Shu-Chi Wu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Nano Electrochemistry Laboratory, Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701401, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsin-Chu 30076, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- NanoElectrochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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Singh H, Singh P, Singh F, Singh AP, Kumar A, Thakur A. Swift heavy ion irradiation induced microstructural transformation in selenium thin films. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2021.109863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lei H, Li S, Tu J. Enhanced storage behavior of quasi-solid-state aluminum-selenium battery. RSC Adv 2021; 11:39484-39492. [PMID: 35492486 PMCID: PMC9044441 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08067a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The current aluminum batteries with selenium positive electrodes have been suffering from dramatic capacity loss owing to the dissolution of Se2Cl2 products on the Se positive electrodes in the ionic liquid electrolyte. For addressing this critical issue and achieving better electrochemical performances of rechargeable aluminum–selenium batteries, here a gel-polymer electrolyte which has a stable and strongly integrated electrode/electrolyte interface was adopted. Quite intriguingly, such a gel-polymer electrolyte enables the solid-state aluminum–selenium battery to present a lower self-discharge and obvious discharging platforms. Meanwhile, the discharge capacity of the aluminum–selenium battery with a gel-polymer electrolyte is initially 386 mA h g−1 (267 mA h g−1 in ionic liquid electrolyte), which attenuates to 79 mA h g−1 (32 mA h g−1 in ionic liquid electrolyte) after 100 cycles at a current density of 200 mA g−1. The results suggest that the employment of a gel-polymer electrolyte can provide an effective route to improve the performance of aluminum–selenium batteries in the first few cycles. A quasi-solid-state aluminum–selenium battery has been established using gel-polymer electrolyte between the Se positive electrode and Al negative electrode which increasing the utilization of the active materials.![]()
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- Haiping Lei
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 PR China .,School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 PR China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing Beijing 100083 PR China
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Cui M, Fei J, Mo F, Lei H, Huang Y. Ultra-High-Capacity and Dendrite-Free Zinc-Sulfur Conversion Batteries Based on a Low-Cost Deep Eutectic Solvent. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:54981-54989. [PMID: 34780154 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c15750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Traditional cathodes for aqueous Zn-ion batteries are afflicted by a limited specific capacity and fearful Zn dendrites. Herein, these troubles are disposed of with a conversion-type Zn-S battery and low-cost deep eutectic solvent (DES). By utilizing the optimized electrolyte, the symmetrical Zn battery can stably cycle over 3920 h, which also confers on the Zn-S battery an ultrahigh specific capacity of ∼846 mA h gS-1 and energy density of 259 W h kg-1 at 0.5 A g-1. Importantly, the conversion chemistry of S and ZnS is responsible for the superior anti-self-discharge behavior (capacity retention: 94.58 and 68.58% after standing for 72 and 288 h versus Zn//VO2 battery: 76.82 and 47.80% after resting for 24 and 72 h versus Zn//MnO2 battery: 95.96 and 91.57% after resting for 24 and 72 h, respectively). This work is the first authentication of Zn-S batteries based on a newly developed low-cost DES-based electrolyte, which meanwhile settles the deep-rooted low specific capacity and infamous Zn dendrite issues in conventional (de)intercalation Zn-ion batteries.
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- Mangwei Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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Wang HC, Hsu CM, Gu B, Chung CC, Wu SC, Ilango PR, Huang JS, Yen WC, Chueh YL. Glancing angle deposition of large-scale helical Si@Cu 3Si nanorod arrays for high-performance anodes in rechargeable Li-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:18626-18631. [PMID: 34734625 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr05297g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Silicon (Si) anode materials have attracted substantial interest due to their high theoretical capacity. Here, the growth of helical Si@Cu3Si nanorod arrays via glancing angle deposition (GLAD) followed by an annealing process is reported. Pre-deposited Cu atoms were driven into Si-nanorods and successfully reacted with Si to form a Si-Cu alloy at a high temperature. By varying the rotation rate and annealing temperature, the resultant Si@Cu3Si nanorod arrays showed a reasonably accessible surface area with precise control spacing behavior in favor of accommodating Si volume expansion. Meanwhile, the Si@Cu3Si anode materials showed higher electrical conductivity, facilitating Li+ ion diffusion and electron transfer. The Si@Cu3Si nanorod arrays in half cells exhibited a volumetric capacity as high as 3350.1 mA h cm-3 at a rate of 0.25 C and could maintain 1706.7 mA h cm-3 after 100 cycles, which are superior to those of pristine Si materials. This facile and innovative technology provided new insights into the development of Si-based electrode materials.
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- Hsiao-Chien Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, 30013, Taiwan.
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, 30013, Taiwan.
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, 30013, Taiwan.
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, 30013, Taiwan.
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, 30013, Taiwan.
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, 30013, Taiwan.
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- Giga Solar Materials Corporation, Hsinchu 303, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, 30013, Taiwan.
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 80424, Taiwan
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Charge storage mechanisms of cathode materials in rechargeable aluminum batteries. Sci China Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-021-1105-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Zhang Y, Bian Y, Lv Z, Han Y, Lin MC. Aqueous Aluminum Cells: Mechanisms of Aluminum Anode Reactions and Role of the Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interphase. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:37091-37101. [PMID: 34337943 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Electrochemical cells with aluminum (Al) as the active material offer the benefits of high energy density, low cost, and high safety. Although several research groups have assembled rechargeable Al//MxOy (M = Mn, V, etc) cells with 2 m aqueous Al trifluoromethanesulfonate as an electrolyte and demonstrated the importance of the artificial solid electrolyte interphase (ASEI) on the Al anode for realizing high rechargeable capacity, the reactions of the Al anode in such cells remain underexplored. Herein, we investigate the effects of the ASEI on the charge/discharge cycling stability and activity of Al cells with the abovementioned aqueous electrolyte and reveal that this interphase provides chloride anions to induce the corrosion of Al rather than to support the transportation of Al3+ ions during charge/discharge. Regardless of the ASEI presence/absence, the main reactions at the Al anode during charge/discharge cycling are identified as oxidation and gas evolution, which suggests that the reduction of Al in the employed electrolyte is irreversible. The simple introduction of chloride anions (e.g., 0.15 m NaCl) into the electrolyte is shown to allow the realization of an Al//MnO2 cell with superior performance (discharge working voltage ≈ 1.5 V and specific capacity = 250 mA h/g). Thus, the present work unveils the mechanisms of reactions occurring at the Al anode of aqueous electrolyte Al cells to support their further development.
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- Yonglei Zhang
- College of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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- College of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266590, P. R. China
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Akgenc B, Sarikurt S, Yagmurcukardes M, Ersan F. Aluminum and lithium sulfur batteries: a review of recent progress and future directions. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2021; 33:253002. [PMID: 33882469 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/abfa5e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Advanced materials with various micro-/nanostructures have attracted plenty of attention for decades in energy storage devices such as rechargeable batteries (ion- or sulfur based batteries) and supercapacitors. To improve the electrochemical performance of batteries, it is uttermost important to develop advanced electrode materials. Moreover, the cathode material is also important that it restricts the efficiency and practical application of aluminum-ion batteries. Among the potential cathode materials, sulfur has become an important candidate material for aluminum-ion batteries cause of its considerable specific capacity. Two-dimensional materials are currently potential candidates as electrodes from lab-scale experiments to possible pragmatic theoretical studies. In this review, the fundamental principles, historical progress, latest developments, and major problems in Li-S and Al-S batteries are reviewed. Finally, future directions in terms of the experimental and theoretical applications have prospected.
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- Berna Akgenc
- Department of Physics, Kırklareli University, Kırklareli 39100, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Science, Physics Department, Tınaztepe Campus, Izmir 35390, Turkey
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- Department of Physics, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Photonics, Izmir Institute of Technology, 35430 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Physics, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Turkey
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Amara S, Zaidi W, Timperman L, Nikiforidis G, Anouti M. Amide-based deep eutectic solvents containing LiFSI and NaFSI salts as superionic electrolytes for supercapacitor applications. J Chem Phys 2021; 154:164708. [DOI: 10.1063/5.0048392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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- Samia Amara
- Laboratoire PCM2E, Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
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- Laboratoire PCM2E, Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
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- Laboratoire PCM2E, Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
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- Laboratoire PCM2E, Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
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Tu J, Song WL, Lei H, Yu Z, Chen LL, Wang M, Jiao S. Nonaqueous Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries: Progresses, Challenges, and Perspectives. Chem Rev 2021; 121:4903-4961. [PMID: 33728899 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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For significantly increasing the energy densities to satisfy the growing demands, new battery materials and electrochemical chemistry beyond conventional rocking-chair based Li-ion batteries should be developed urgently. Rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) with the features of low cost, high safety, easy fabrication, environmental friendliness, and long cycling life have gained increasing attention. Although there are pronounced advantages of utilizing earth-abundant Al metals as negative electrodes for high energy density, such RAB technologies are still in the preliminary stage and considerable efforts will be made to further promote the fundamental and practical issues. For providing a full scope in this review, we summarize the development history of Al batteries and analyze the thermodynamics and electrode kinetics of nonaqueous RABs. The progresses on the cutting-edge of the nonaqueous RABs as well as the advanced characterizations and simulation technologies for understanding the mechanism are discussed. Furthermore, major challenges of the critical battery components and the corresponding feasible strategies toward addressing these issues are proposed, aiming to guide for promoting electrochemical performance (high voltage, high capacity, large rate capability, and long cycling life) and safety of RABs. Finally, the perspectives for the possible future efforts in this field are analyzed to thrust the progresses of the state-of-the-art RABs, with expectation of bridging the gap between laboratory exploration and practical applications.
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- Jiguo Tu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China.,School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China.,School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, P.R. China
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Leier J, Michenfelder NC, Unterreiner A. Understanding the Photoexcitation of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids. ChemistryOpen 2021; 10:72-82. [PMID: 33565733 PMCID: PMC7874249 DOI: 10.1002/open.202000278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Photoexcitation of (neat) room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) leads to the observation of transient species that are reminiscent of the composition of the RTILs themselves. In this minireview, we summarize state-of-the-art in the understanding of the underlying elementary processes. By varying the anion or cation, one aim is to generally predict radiation-induced chemistry and physics of RTILs. One major task is to address the fate of excess electrons (and holes) after photoexcitation, which implies an overview of various formation mechanisms considering structural and dynamical aspects. Therefore, transient studies on time scales from femtoseconds to microseconds can greatly help to elucidate the most relevant steps after photoexcitation. Sometimes, radiation may eventually result in destruction of the RTILs making photostability another important issue to be discussed. Finally, characteristic heterogeneities can be associated with specific physicochemical properties. Influencing these properties by adding conventional solvents, like water, can open a wide field of application, which is briefly summarized.
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- Julia Leier
- Institute of Physical ChemistryKarlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)Fritz-Haber-Weg 276131KarlsruheGermany
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- Institute of Physical ChemistryKarlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)Fritz-Haber-Weg 276131KarlsruheGermany
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- Institute of Physical ChemistryKarlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)Fritz-Haber-Weg 276131KarlsruheGermany
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Ai Y, Wu SC, Wang K, Yang TY, Liu M, Liao HJ, Sun J, Chen JH, Tang SY, Wu DC, Su TY, Wang YC, Chen HC, Zhang S, Liu WW, Chen YZ, Lee L, He JH, Wang ZM, Chueh YL. Three-Dimensional Molybdenum Diselenide Helical Nanorod Arrays for High-Performance Aluminum-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2020; 14:8539-8550. [PMID: 32520534 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c02831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The rechargeable aluminum-ion battery (AIB) is a promising candidate for next-generation high-performance batteries, but its cathode materials require more development to improve their capacity and cycling life. We have demonstrated the growth of MoSe2 three-dimensional helical nanorod arrays on a polyimide substrate by the deposition of Mo helical nanorod arrays followed by a low-temperature plasma-assisted selenization process to form novel cathodes for AIBs. The binder-free 3D MoSe2-based AIB shows a high specific capacity of 753 mAh g-1 at a current density of 0.3 A g-1 and can maintain a high specific capacity of 138 mAh g-1 at a current density of 5 A g-1 with 10 000 cycles. Ex situ Raman, XPS, and TEM characterization results of the electrodes under different states confirm the reversible alloying conversion and intercalation hybrid mechanism during the discharge and charge cycles. All possible chemical reactions were proposed by the electrochemical curves and characterization. Further exploratory works on interdigital flexible AIBs and stretchable AIBs were demonstrated, exhibiting a steady output capacity under different bending and stretching states. This method provides a controllable strategy for selenide nanostructure-based AIBs for use in future applications of energy-storage devices in flexible and wearable electronics.
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- Yuanfei Ai
- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Nonferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Jianshe North Road 4, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing-Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department of Physics, National Sun Yet-Sun University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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