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Khan M, Yan S, Ali M, Mahmood F, Zheng Y, Li G, Liu J, Song X, Wang Y. Innovative Solutions for High-Performance Silicon Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Overcoming Challenges and Real-World Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:179. [PMID: 38656460 PMCID: PMC11043291 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01388-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Silicon (Si) has emerged as a potent anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but faces challenges like low electrical conductivity and significant volume changes during lithiation/delithiation, leading to material pulverization and capacity degradation. Recent research on nanostructured Si aims to mitigate volume expansion and enhance electrochemical performance, yet still grapples with issues like pulverization, unstable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) growth, and interparticle resistance. This review delves into innovative strategies for optimizing Si anodes' electrochemical performance via structural engineering, focusing on the synthesis of Si/C composites, engineering multidimensional nanostructures, and applying non-carbonaceous coatings. Forming a stable SEI is vital to prevent electrolyte decomposition and enhance Li+ transport, thereby stabilizing the Si anode interface and boosting cycling Coulombic efficiency. We also examine groundbreaking advancements such as self-healing polymers and advanced prelithiation methods to improve initial Coulombic efficiency and combat capacity loss. Our review uniquely provides a detailed examination of these strategies in real-world applications, moving beyond theoretical discussions. It offers a critical analysis of these approaches in terms of performance enhancement, scalability, and commercial feasibility. In conclusion, this review presents a comprehensive view and a forward-looking perspective on designing robust, high-performance Si-based anodes the next generation of LIBs.
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- Mustafa Khan
- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China.
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Hamza M, Zhang S, Xu W, Wang D, Ma Y, Li X. Scalable engineering of hierarchical layered micro-sized silicon/graphene hybrids via direct foaming for lithium storage. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:14338-14345. [PMID: 37581287 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02840b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Low-cost micro-sized silicon is an attractive replacement for commercial graphite anodes in advanced lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) but suffers from particle fracture during cycling. Hybridizing micro-sized silicon with conductive carbon materials, especially graphene, is a practical approach to overcome the volume change issue. However, micro-sized silicon/graphene anodes prepared via the conventional technique encounter sluggish Li+ transport due to the lack of efficient electrolyte diffusion channels. Here, we present a facile and scalable method to establish efficient Li+ transport channels through direct foaming from the laminated graphene oxide/micro-sized silicon membrane followed by annealing. The conductive graphene layers and the Li+ transport channels endow the composite material with excellent electronic and ionic conductivity. Moreover, the interconnected graphene layers provide a robust framework for micro-sized silicon particles, allowing them to transform decently in the graphene layer space. Consequently, the prepared hybrid material, namely foamed graphene/micro-sized Si (f-G-Si), can work as a binder-free and free-standing anode without additives and deliver remarkable electrochemical performance. Compared with the control samples, micro-sized silicon wrapped by laminated graphene layers (G-Si) and commercial micro-sized Si, f-G-Si maximizes the utilization of silicon and demonstrates superior performance, disclosing the role of Li+ diffusion channels. This study sheds light on the rational design and manufacture of silicon anodes and beyond.
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- Mathar Hamza
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, P.R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, P.R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, P.R. China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, P.R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, P.R. China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, P.R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, P.R. China
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Křenek T, Vála L, Medlín R, Pola J, Jandová V, Vavruňková V, Mikysek P, Bělský P, Koštejn M. A novel route of colloidal chemistry: room temperature reactive interactions between titanium monoxide and silicon monoxide sols produced by laser ablation in liquid resulting in the formation of titanium disilicide. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:13831-13847. [PMID: 36039852 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt02065c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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In spite of advanced research on functional colloidal inorganic nanoparticles and their reactivity, room temperature reactive interactions between two different colloids have remained challenging so far. Laser ablation of titanium monoxide and silicon monoxide in ethanol and water allows the generation of TiO-derived and SiO-derived colloidal nanoparticles which were characterized for their stability, size distribution and zeta potentials with dynamic light scattering and after evaporation of solvent examined for their morphology, chemical and phase composition by scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, high resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction and small angle X-ray scattering. Aqueous and ethanolic TiO-derived colloids consist of anatase and monoclinic TiO, while ethanolic SiO-derived colloids are composed of crystalline and amorphous Si, nanocrystalline Si and SiO2 and aqueous SiO-derived colloids contain, in addition to these phases, a high pressure form of cristobalite. Simple room temperature mixing of ethanolic TiO- and SiO-derived colloids allows the formation of TiSi2, which is a case of so far unreported room temperature reactive interactions between two colloidal species. All colloids absorb solar light and act as photocatalysts for methylene blue degradation. These findings present a challenge for further search for feasible room-temperature reactions between distinct colloidal particles and open the potential for green synthesis of other desirable and hardly achievable phases.
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- Tomáš Křenek
- New Technologies-Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
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- New Technologies-Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
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- New Technologies-Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
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- New Technologies-Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic. .,Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 135, 165 02, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- New Technologies-Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic. .,Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 135, 165 02, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- New Technologies-Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Geology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 269, 165 00, Praha 6, Czech Republic
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- New Technologies-Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
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- New Technologies-Research Center, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, 306 14, Pilsen, Czech Republic. .,Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 135, 165 02, Prague 6, Czech Republic
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Almassi S, Ren C, Liu J, Chaplin BP. Electrocatalytic Perchlorate Reduction Using an Oxorhenium Complex Supported on a Ti 4O 7 Reactive Electrochemical Membrane. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:3267-3276. [PMID: 35175742 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c08220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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An organometallic rhenium catalyst was deposited on a Ti4O7 reactive electrochemical membrane (Re/REM) for the electrocatalytic reduction of aqueous ClO4- to Cl-. Results showed increasing ClO4- reduction upon increasing cathodic potential (i.e., -0.4 to-1.7 V/SHE). A 5 mM ClO4- solution was reduced by ∼21% in a single pass (residence time ∼0.2 s) through the Re/REM at a pH of 7, with >99% Cl- selectivity and a current efficiency of ∼100%. Kinetic analysis indicated that the reaction rate constant increased from 3953 to 7128 L h-1 gRe-1 at pH values of 9 to 3, respectively, and was mass transport-limited at pH < 5. The rate constants were 2 orders of magnitude greater than reported values for an analogous catalytic system using hydrogen as an electron donor. A continuous flow Re/REM system reduced 1 ppm ClO4- in a groundwater sample by >99.9% for the first 93.5 h, and concentrations were lower than the EPA ClO4- guideline (56 ppb) for 374 h of treatment. The fast ClO4- reduction kinetics and high chloride selectivity without the need for acidic conditions and a continual hydrogen electron donor supply for catalyst regeneration indicate the promising ability of the Re/REM for aqueous electrocatalytic ClO4- treatment.
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- Soroush Almassi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 929 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Riverside, 900 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92521, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 929 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
- Institute of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1603 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612, United States
- Department of Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 842 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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Huang W, Zhao S, Wang J, Xian X. Contribution of TiN to the enhanced cycling stability of Si@TiN/C composites as anode materials for Li-ion batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Song G, Lee JH, Lee S, Han DY, Choi S, Kwak MJ, Jang JH, Lee D, Park S. Highly Stable Germanium Microparticle Anodes with a Hybrid Conductive Shell for High Volumetric and Fast Lithium Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:750-760. [PMID: 34935345 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c18607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The ability to realize a highly capacitive/conductive electrode is an essential factor in large-scale devices, requiring a high-power/energy density system. Germanium is a feasible candidate as an anode material of lithium-ion batteries to meet the demands. However, the application is constrained due to low charge conductivity and large volume change on cycles. Here, we design a hybrid conductive shell of multi-component titanium oxide on a germanium microstructure. The shell enables facile hybrid ionic/electronic conductivity for swift charge mobility in the germanium anode, revealed through computational calculation and consecutive measurement of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Furthermore, a well-constructed electrode features a high initial Coulombic efficiency (90.6%) and stable cycle life for 800 cycles (capacity retention of 90.4%) for a fast-charging system. The stress-resilient properties of dense microparticle facilitate to alleviate structural failure toward high volumetric (up to 1737 W h L-1) and power density (767 W h L-1 at 7280 W L-1) of full cells, paired with highly loaded NCM811 in practical application.
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- Gyujin Song
- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
- Division of Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
- Division of Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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A nanotubular TiO2/SiOx/Si composite derived from cellulosic cotton as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries with enhanced electrochemical performance. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kawade UV, Kadam SR, Kulkarni MV, Kale BB. Synergic effects of the decoration of nickel oxide nanoparticles on silicon for enhanced electrochemical performance in LIBs. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:823-832. [PMID: 36133231 PMCID: PMC9418227 DOI: 10.1039/c9na00727j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Significant efforts continue to be directed toward the construction of anode materials with high specific capacity and long cycling stability for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this context, silicon is preferred due to its high capacity even though it has a problem of excessive volume expansion during electrochemical reactions as well as poor cyclability due to a reduction in conductivity. Hence, the hybridization of silicon with suitable materials could be a promising approach to overcome the abovementioned problems. Herein, we demonstrate the uniform decoration of nickel oxide (NiO) nanoparticles (15-20 nm) on silicon nanosheets using bis(cyclopentadienyl) nickel(ii) (C10H10Ni) at low temperatures, taking advantage of the presence of two unpaired electrons in an antibonding orbital in the cyclopentadienyl group. The formation and growth mechanism are discussed in detail. The electrochemical study of the nanocomposite revealed an initial delithiation capacity of 2507 mA h g-1 with a reversible capacity of 2162 mA h g-1, having 86% retention and better cycling stability for up to 500 cycles. At the optimum concentration, NiO nanoparticles facilitate Li+-ion adsorption, which in turn accelerates the transport of Li+-ions to active sites of silicon. The Warburg coefficient and Li+-ion diffusion at the electrodes confirm the enhancement in the charge transfer process at the electrode/electrolyte interface with NiO nanoparticles. Further, the NiO nanoparticles with uniform distribution suppress the agglomeration of Si nanosheets and provide sufficient space to accommodate a volume change in Si during cycling, which also reduces the diffusion path length of the Li-ions. It also helps to strengthen the mechanical stability, which might be helpful in preventing the cracking of silicon due to volume expansion and maintains the Li-ion transport pathway of the active material, resulting in enhanced cycling stability. Due to the synergic effect between NiO nanoparticles and Si sheets, the nanocomposite delivers high reversible capacity.
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- Ujjwala V Kawade
- Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Panchavati Pune 411008 India
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- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Department of Chemistry Beer-Sheva Israel
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- Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Panchavati Pune 411008 India
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- Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Panchavati Pune 411008 India
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Kim TJ, Yoon JH, Yi GR, Yoo PJ. Si nanoparticle clusters in hollow carbon capsules (SNC@C) as lithium battery anodes: toward high initial coulombic efficiency. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:13650-13658. [PMID: 31290911 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr04074a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Large volumetric expansion and structural pulverization have been major problems in Si-based anode materials for Li-ion batteries. To overcome this limitation, yolk-shell structured Si-carbon structures have been proposed to allow for the reversible structural breathing of Si nanoparticles confined inside the carbon shell. However, initial coulombic efficiency (ICE) of the yolk-shell structured anodes is highly decreased mainly due to their extremely high specific surface area (SSA) and the resulting excessive formation of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) over the carbon shell. Here, instead of using a single Si nanoparticle-containing yolk-shell structure, we propose a novel structure comprising hollow carbon capsules internally encapsulating Si nanoparticle clusters (SNC@Cs). To implement this structural design, Si nanoparticle clusters are encompassed by a polystyrene matrix (SNC@PS) by emulsion polymerization, followed by coating with a polydopamine (PDA) layer (SNC@PS@PDA). Then, after annealing them for carbonization, SNC@Cs are finally prepared, which can decrease the SSA by a factor of one-third compared to the conventional yolk-shell structures. These SNC@C particles have shown remarkably high ICE values of up to 81%. Moreover, the cycling stability could be improved up to 100 cycles because the properly confined Si cluster inside the stable carbon capsule mitigates structural pulverization during repeated lithiation-delithiation processes of Si nanoparticles.
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- Tae Jin Kim
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea. and School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Chu J, Sun Y, Han X, Zhang B, Du Y, Song B, Xu P. Mixed Titanium Oxide Strategy for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:18475-18482. [PMID: 31046226 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b04787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Titanium dioxide is a promising photocatalyst material for water splitting, but is limited by its low utilization of solar energy and rapid recombination of electron-hole pairs. Herein, a mixed titanium oxide strategy, utilizing TiO2/Ti2O3 heterostructures consisting of in situ grown TiO2 nanotubes with mixed anatase and rutile phases on bulk Ti2O3 materials, is demonstrated for efficient and recyclable hydrogen evolution from photocatalytic water splitting. Taking advantage of the formed heterostructures and the created porous structures, the photogenerated electrons from the conduction band of anatase TiO2 can be first delivered to rutile TiO2 and then transferred to Ti2O3. Meanwhile, the presence of Ti2O3 in TiO2/Ti2O3 heterostructures can substantially promote the charge mobility and suppress the recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Hence, with a tuned band gap structure that enables rapid electron-hole separation, increased charge carrier density, and enhanced light absorption, the TiO2/Ti2O3 heterostructures provide an enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate as high as 1440 μmol g-1 h-1 under full-sunlight irradiation and without any other cocatalyst. This mixed titanium oxide strategy may open up new avenues for designing and constructing highly efficient TiO2-based photocatalytic materials for various applications.
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- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products (Harbin), Ministry of Agriculture , Heilongjiang River Fisheries Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences , Harbin 150070 , China
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Xiao Z, Ning G, Yu Z, Qi C, Zhao L, Li Y, Ma X, Li Y. MnO@graphene nanopeapods derived via a one-pot hydrothermal process for a high performance anode in Li-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:8270-8280. [PMID: 30976761 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr10294e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Although transition metal oxide-carbon (TMO-C) composites exhibit high Li storage capacity, the weak bonding between TMO particles and carbon mainly via van der Waals' force and the limited internal void space result in poor rate capability and cycling performance. Herein, MnO@graphene nanopeapods are produced by calcination of hydrothermally-synthesized MnO2-C composites. The flexible graphene shells provide superior conductivity and excellent structural stability to the MnO cores, and the enough internal void space can significantly buffer the drastic volume expansion. The MnO@graphene nanopeapods exhibit high Li storage capacity (1168 mA h g-1 at 50 mA g-1 and 945 mA h g-1 at 500 mA g-1) at a voltage platform of ∼1.2 V, excellent rate capability (728 mA h g-1 at 1000 mA g-1 and 505 mA h g-1 at 3000 mA g-1), high initial coulombic efficiency (85.9%) and remarkable long-life cycling performance (undiminished after 1000 cycles). The MnO@graphene nanopeapods have been successfully used as the anode to assemble a full battery with LiFePO4 as the cathode. Our results provide a useful and rational strategy to design high performance graphene-supported MnO composites for Li ion batteries.
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- Zhihua Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum, Beijing, Changping 102249, Beijing, China.
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Moon JH, Oh MJ, Nam MG, Lee JH, Min GD, Park J, Kim WJ, Yoo PJ. Carbonization/oxidation-mediated synthesis of MOF-derived hollow nanocages of ZnO/N-doped carbon interwoven by carbon nanotubes for lithium-ion battery anodes. Dalton Trans 2019; 48:11941-11950. [DOI: 10.1039/c9dt02405k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Partial carbonization/oxidation-mediated treatment of ZIF-8 precursors generates hollow nanocages of ZnO/N-doped carbon for high performance lithium-ion battery anodes.
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- Joon Hyung Moon
- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
- Suwon 16419
- Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
- Suwon 16419
- Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
- Suwon 16419
- Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
- Suwon 16419
- Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
- Suwon 16419
- Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Chung-Ang University
- Seoul 06974
- Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Ewha Womans University
- Seoul 03760
- Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering
- Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
- Suwon 16419
- Republic of Korea
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT)
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Ye J, Chen Z, Hao Q, Xu C, Hou J. One-step mild fabrication of porous core-shelled Si@TiO 2 nanocomposite as high performance anode for Li-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2018; 536:171-179. [PMID: 30366182 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2018.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nanoporous Si@TiO2 composites with the unique core-shell architecture are conveniently fabricated through one-step selective dealloying of SiTiAl ternary alloy under mild conditions. The as-prepared composites consist of bimodal Si network skeleton as the core and interconnected TiO2 nanosponge layer as the shell uniformly distribute on the Si surface to form the porous core-shelled structure. The nanoporous TiO2 as the outer protective layer not only reduce the violent volume change of electrode materials for stable cycling performance but also shorten the diffusion distance of Li+ for high rate capacities. The inner bimodal porous Si possesses an open bicontinuous network structure that can provide the enough empty space and robust backbone to relax the volume variation of composite and guarantee the sufficient electrode-electrolyte contact area. As a result, the optimized nanoporous Si@TiO2 composite delivers the reversible capacity of 1338.1 and 1174.4 mA h g-1 at the current densities of 200 and 1000 mA g-1 after continuous tests for 120 and 100 cycles, respectively. With the advantages of easy preparation, unique architecture, and high lithium storage performances, the porous core-shelled Si@TiO2 composites demonstrate the promising application potential as an anode material for LIBs.
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- Jiajia Ye
- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fluorine Chemistry and Chemical Materials, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fluorine Chemistry and Chemical Materials, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fluorine Chemistry and Chemical Materials, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fluorine Chemistry and Chemical Materials, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong Province, China.
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, Shandong Province, China.
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Tian X, Gao Q, Zhang H, Li Z, Xiao H, Zhang Q, Ma L. Uniform small-sized MoS 2 from novel solution-based microwave-assisted method with exceptional reversible lithium storage properties. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:15222-15228. [PMID: 30062336 DOI: 10.1039/c8nr02833h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Currently, MoS2 is being investigated as a lithium-ion battery (LIB) anode material because of its high theoretical capacity. However, its significantly low electrochemical activity and cyclic stability limit its utilization. Nevertheless, small-sized MoS2 possibly overcomes these issues. Herein, small-sized MoS2 with uniform particle sizes of about 20-30 nm was prepared via a novel solution-based microwave-assisted precursor pyrolysis method. The resultant MW-MoS2 sample has a high surface area of 96.9 m2 g-1 and large pore volume (0.38 cm3 g-1) with pore size distribution mainly in the meso/macropore scale, which are beneficial for electrolyte storage and low charge carrier conductive resistances. The large pore surface area and volume of the small-sized MoS2 can also ease the volume expansion during the charging and discharging process. As an LIB anode, the MW-MoS2 material exhibits an amazingly large specific capacity of 1355 mA h g-1 at a low current density of 0.5 A g-1. At a high current density of 10 A g-1, a specific capacity of 435 mA h g-1 is obtained, demonstrating its excellent rate capability. Furthermore, a large discharge capacity of 544 mA h g-1 is maintained after 500 cycles at 5 A g-1, indicating its fascinatingly high cyclic stability.
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- Xuehui Tian
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China.
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Thermal reactions in mixtures of micron-sized silicon monoxide and titanium monoxide: redox paths overcoming passivation shells. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-017-3116-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Liu D, Liu ZJ, Li X, Xie W, Wang Q, Liu Q, Fu Y, He D. Group IVA Element (Si, Ge, Sn)-Based Alloying/Dealloying Anodes as Negative Electrodes for Full-Cell Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2017; 13:1702000. [PMID: 29024532 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201702000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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To satisfy the increasing energy demands of portable electronics, electric vehicles, and miniaturized energy storage devices, improvements to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are required to provide higher energy/power densities and longer cycle lives. Group IVA element (Si, Ge, Sn)-based alloying/dealloying anodes are promising candidates for use as electrodes in next-generation LIBs owing to their extremely high gravimetric and volumetric capacities, low working voltages, and natural abundances. However, due to the violent volume changes that occur during lithium-ion insertion/extraction and the formation of an unstable solid electrolyte interface, the use of Group IVA element-based anodes in commercial LIBs is still a great challenge. Evaluating the electrochemical performance of an anode in a full-cell configuration is a key step in investigating the possible application of the active material in LIBs. In this regard, the recent progress and important approaches to overcoming and alleviating the drawbacks of Group IVA element-based anode materials are reviewed, such as the severe volume variations during cycling and the relatively brittle electrode/electrolyte interface in full-cell LIBs. Finally, perspectives and future challenges in achieving the practical application of Group IVA element-based anodes in high-energy and high-power-density LIB systems are proposed.
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- Dequan Liu
- School of Physical Science and Technology and Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology and Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology and Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology and Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology and Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology and Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology and Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology and Key Laboratory for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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Lee SH, Park S, Kim M, Yoon D, Chanthad C, Cho M, Kim J, Park JH, Lee Y. Supercritical Carbon Dioxide-Assisted Process for Well-Dispersed Silicon/Graphene Composite as a Li ion Battery Anode. Sci Rep 2016; 6:32011. [PMID: 27535108 PMCID: PMC4989224 DOI: 10.1038/srep32011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The silicon (Si)/graphene composite has been touted as one of the most promising anode materials for lithium ion batteries. However, the optimal fabrication method for this composite remains a challenge. Here, we developed a novel method using supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) to intercalate Si nanoparticles into graphene nanosheets. Silicon was modified with a thin layer of polyaniline, which assisted the dispersion of graphene sheets by introducing π-π interaction. Using scCO2, well-dispersed Si/graphene composite was successfully obtained in a short time under mild temperature. The composite showed high cycle performance (1,789 mAh/g after 250 cycles) and rate capability (1,690 mAh/g at a current density of 4,000 mA/g). This study provides a new approach for cost-effective and scalable preparation of a Si/graphene composite using scCO2 for a highly stable lithium battery anode material.
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- Sang Ha Lee
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 440-746 Suwon, Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 440-746 Suwon, Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 440-746 Suwon, Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 440-746 Suwon, Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 440-746 Suwon, Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 440-746 Suwon, Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 440-746 Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei, 120-749 Seoul, Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 440-746 Suwon, Korea
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Singh RK, Kumar R, Singh DP. Graphene oxide: strategies for synthesis, reduction and frontier applications. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra07626b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 324] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In this review article, we describe a general introduction to GO, its synthesis, reduction and some selected frontier applications. Its low cost and potential for mass production make GO a promising building block for functional hybrid materials.
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- Rajesh Kumar Singh
- School of Physical & Material Sciences
- Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP)
- Dharamshala
- India
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- Center for Semiconductor Components and Nanotechnology (CCS Nano)
- University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
- 13083-870 Campinas
- Brazil
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