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McNulty RC, Penston K, Amin SS, Stal S, Lee JY, Samperi M, Pérez‐García L, Cameron JM, Johnson LR, Amabilino DB, Newton GN. Self-Assembled Surfactant-Polyoxovanadate Soft Materials as Tuneable Vanadium Oxide Cathode Precursors for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216066. [PMID: 36637995 PMCID: PMC10962574 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The mixing of [V10 O28 ]6- decavanadate anions with a dicationic gemini surfactant (gem) leads to the spontaneous self-assembly of surfactant-templated nanostructured arrays of decavanadate clusters. Calcination of the material under air yields highly crystalline, sponge-like V2 O5 (gem-V2 O5 ). In contrast, calcination of the amorphous tetrabutylammonium decavanadate allows isolation of a more agglomerated V2 O5 consisting of very small crystallites (TBA-V2 O5 ). Electrochemical analysis of the materials' performance as lithium-ion intercalation electrodes highlights the role of morphology in cathode performance. The large crystallites and long-range microstructure of the gem-V2 O5 cathode deliver higher initial capacity and superior capacity retention than TBA-V2 O5 . The smaller crystallite size and higher surface area of TBA-V2 O5 allow faster lithium insertion and superior rate performance to gem-V2 O5 .
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- Rory C. McNulty
- Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces (NAMI) GroupSchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
- The Faraday Institution, Quad OneHarwell Science and Innovation CampusDidcotOX11 0RAUK
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- Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces (NAMI) GroupSchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
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- Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces (NAMI) GroupSchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
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- Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces (NAMI) GroupSchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
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- GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable ChemistrySchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
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- GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable ChemistrySchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
- CNR-ITAEVia Salita Santa Lucia Sopra Contesse 598126MessinaItaly
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- Departament de Farmacologia i Química TerapèuticaUniversitat de BarcelonaAv. Joan XXIII, 27–3108028BarcelonaSpain
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- Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces (NAMI) GroupSchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
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- Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces (NAMI) GroupSchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
- The Faraday Institution, Quad OneHarwell Science and Innovation CampusDidcotOX11 0RAUK
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- GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable ChemistrySchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
- Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB) Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasCampus Universitari de Bellaterra8193Cerdanyola del VallèsSpain
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- Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces (NAMI) GroupSchool of ChemistryUniversity of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2TUUK
- The Faraday Institution, Quad OneHarwell Science and Innovation CampusDidcotOX11 0RAUK
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Jiang G, Liu L, Zhu B, Zhang Y, Meng Q, Zhang Y, Dong P, Ouyang Q, Zhu Z. Toward the efficient direct regeneration of spent cathode materials through the effect of residual sodium ions analysis. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 326:116661. [PMID: 36372038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Recycling spent lithium-ion batteries is an important means for promoting sustainability within the energy industry. In this study, the effects of residual sodium on the regeneration process and the performance of spent LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 were explored. An appropriate amount of residual sodium was found to improve the properties of the regenerated material, with the best cycle performance and rate performance at a residual sodium of 3 mol %. The first-cycle and 100-cycle discharge capacities were 136.4 mA h g-1 and 120 mA h g-1, respectively, with a capacity retention rate of 87.98% after 100 cycles at a rate of 1 C. The electrochemical performance of the regenerated cathode materials was improved because sodium occupied the lithium sites in the crystal structure, providing a channel for lithium deintercalation. These results indicate that the residual sodium ions should be monitored in appropriate quantities to improve the efficiency of recycling spent lithium-ion batteries.
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- Guanghui Jiang
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; Graphene Materials Engineering Research Center of Guizhou Colleges and Universities, Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center of Used Power Batteries Recycling, Advanced Batteries and Materials Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Light Industry Technical College, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Graphene Materials Engineering Research Center of Guizhou Colleges and Universities, Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center of Used Power Batteries Recycling, Advanced Batteries and Materials Engineering Research Center, Guizhou Light Industry Technical College, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang, 550003, China
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Wu C, Zeng W. Gel Electrolyte for Li Metal Battery. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200816. [PMID: 36220330 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200816] [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: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The pursuit of high energy density enables lithium metal batteries (LMBs) to become the research hotpot again. However, the safety concerns including easy leakage and inflammability of the liquid electrolyte and the performance deterioration due to the uncontrollable Li dendrites growth in liquid electrolyte limit the further development of LMBs. Gel electrolyte, the most promising alternative for the commercial liquid electrolyte, is expected to solve the dilemma faced by the liquid electrolyte because of its higher safety, good flexibility and adaptability to the electrode and high ionic conductivity comparable to that of liquid electrolyte. Deeply understanding the characteristics and the role of the gel electrolyte in LMBs is of great importance to achieve superior electrochemical performance of LMBs. In this review, we comprehensively introduce the chemical fundamental of the gel electrolyte. On this basis, the modification strategies and the recent progress of the gel electrolyte for LMBs are systematically reviewed and particularly highlighted, which are categorized based on composition regulation, structural design and functional design. We endeavor to provide guidance for the rational design of the gel electrolyte with superior properties for LMBs.
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- Chen Wu
- Department of Flexible Sensing Technology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510665, P. R. China
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- Department of Flexible Sensing Technology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510665, P. R. China
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