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Zhang S, Gou Q, Chen W, Luo H, Yuan R, Wang K, Hu K, Wang Z, Wang C, Liu R, Zhang Z, Lei Y, Zheng Y, Wang L, Wan F, Li B, Li M. Co-Regulating Solvation Structure and Hydrogen Bond Network via Bio-Inspired Additive for Highly Reversible Zinc Anode. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2404968. [PMID: 39033539 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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The feasibility of aqueous zinc-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage is hindered by the inherent challenges of Zn anode. Drawing inspiration from cellular mechanisms governing metal ion and nutrient transport, erythritol is introduced, a zincophilic additive, into the ZnSO4 electrolyte. This innovation stabilizes the Zn anode via chelation interactions between polysaccharides and Zn2+. Experimental tests in conjunction with theoretical calculation results verified that the erythritol additive can simultaneously regulate the solvation structure of hydrated Zn2+ and reconstruct the hydrogen bond network within the solution environment. Additionally, erythritol molecules preferentially adsorb onto the Zn anode, forming a dynamic protective layer. These modifications significantly mitigate undesirable side reactions, thus enhancing the Zn2+ transport and deposition behavior. Consequently, there is a notable increase in cumulative capacity, reaching 6000 mA h cm⁻2 at a current density of 5 mA cm-2. Specifically, a high average coulombic efficiency of 99.72% and long cycling stability of >500 cycles are obtained at 2 mA cm-2 and 1 mA h cm-2. Furthermore, full batteries comprised of MnO2 cathode and Zn anode in an erythritol-containing electrolyte deliver superior capacity retention. This work provides a strategy to promote the performance of Zn anodes toward practical applications.
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- Sida Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- School of Building Services Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X) and Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Ma X, Liu Z, Sun H, Liang Y, Zhou H, Sun H. Cu(N 2)-Li Battery for Ammonia Synthesis. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:6435-6442. [PMID: 38865163 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c01328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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The cathodic mechanism of Li-N2 batteries is similar to Li-mediated N2 reduction (LiNR). Herein, the Li-N2, LiNR, and Cu-Li battery were amalgamated to a milliliter-scale Cu(N2)-Li system. The utilization of a lithium anode with lithium oxidation reaction (LiOR), ensures an uninterrupted supply of lithium ions to active N2. LiOR not only enhances electrolyte stability but also reduces voltage by stripping Li ions, in contrast to the inert platinum anode, commonly employed in LiNR. Notably, an unusual observation of ammonia accumulation within the anode chamber elucidates the presence and role of reaction intermediates. The charging process aimed at lithium regeneration faces high polarization, and a cycling procedure involving low-current charging was proposed to improve cycling. This study integrates insights from three distinct research directions to leverage their respective advantages and scientific insights. The Li-N2 battery emerges as a highly advantageous strategy for ammonia synthesis due to the progressiveness of lithium anode.
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- Xingyu Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biogas Upgrading Utilization, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Fuxue Road No. 18, Changping District, Beijing 102249, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biogas Upgrading Utilization, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Fuxue Road No. 18, Changping District, Beijing 102249, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biogas Upgrading Utilization, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Fuxue Road No. 18, Changping District, Beijing 102249, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biogas Upgrading Utilization, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Fuxue Road No. 18, Changping District, Beijing 102249, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biogas Upgrading Utilization, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Fuxue Road No. 18, Changping District, Beijing 102249, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Beijing Key Laboratory of Biogas Upgrading Utilization, College of New Energy and Materials, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Fuxue Road No. 18, Changping District, Beijing 102249, P.R. China
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Nie W, Cheng H, Sun Q, Liang S, Lu X, Lu B, Zhou J. Design Strategies toward High-Performance Zn Metal Anode. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2201572. [PMID: 36840645 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) are one of the most promising alternatives for traditional energy-storage devices because of their low cost, abundant resources, environmental friendliness, and inherent safety. However, several detrimental issues with Zn metal anodes including Zn dendrite formation, hydrogen evolution, corrosion and passivation, should be considered when designing advanced AZIBs. Moreover, these thorny issues are not independent but mutually reinforcing, covering many technical and processing parameters. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehensively summarize the issues facing Zn anodes and the corresponding strategies to develop roadmaps for the development of high-performance Zn anodes. Herein, the failure mechanisms of Zn anodes and their corresponding impacts are outlined. Recent progress on improving the stability of Zn anode is summarized, including structurally designed Zn anodes, Zn alloy anodes, surface modification, electrolyte optimization, and separator design. Finally, this review provides brilliant and insightful perspectives for stable Zn metal anodes and promotes the large-scale application of AZIBs in power grid systems.
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- Wei Nie
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Hu L, Gao X, Wang H, Song Y, Zhu Y, Tao Z, Yuan B, Hu R. Progress of Polymer Electrolytes Worked in Solid-State Lithium Batteries for Wide-Temperature Application. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2312251. [PMID: 38461521 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202312251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Solid-state Li-ion batteries have emerged as the most promising next-generation energy storage systems, offering theoretical advantages such as superior safety and higher energy density. However, polymer-based solid-state Li-ion batteries face challenges across wide temperature ranges. The primary issue lies in the fact that most polymer electrolytes exhibit relatively low ionic conductivity at or below room temperature. This sensitivity to temperature variations poses challenges in operating solid-state lithium batteries at sub-zero temperatures. Moreover, elevated working temperatures lead to polymer shrinkage and deformation, ultimately resulting in battery failure. To address this challenge of polymer-based solid-state batteries, this review presents an overview of various promising polymer electrolyte systems. The review provides insights into the temperature-dependent physical and electrochemical properties of polymers, aiming to expand the temperature range of operation. The review also further summarizes modification strategies for polymer electrolytes suited to diverse temperatures. The final section summarizes the performance of various polymer-based solid-state batteries at different temperatures. Valuable insights and potential future research directions for designing wide-temperature polymer electrolytes are presented based on the differences in battery performance. This information is intended to inspire practical applications of wide-temperature polymer-based solid-state batteries.
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- Long Hu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Guangdong Huajing New Energy Technology Co. Ltd, Foshan, 528313, China
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- Guangdong Huajing New Energy Technology Co. Ltd, Foshan, 528313, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
- Guangdong Huajing New Energy Technology Co. Ltd, Foshan, 528313, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
- Guangdong Huajing New Energy Technology Co. Ltd, Foshan, 528313, China
- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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Wu J, Wu X, Wang W, Wang Q, Zhou X, Liu Y, Guo B. Dense PVDF-type polymer-in-ceramic electrolytes for solid state lithium batteries. RSC Adv 2020; 10:22417-22421. [PMID: 35514556 PMCID: PMC9054578 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra03433a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Li7La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composite electrolytes (LPCEs) with a high ceramic content up to 80 wt% have been developed. Hot pressing can significantly reduce the porosity of LPCEs and increase the conductivity to 1.08 × 10−4 S cm−1 at 60 °C, then the LPCEs can sustain Li plating/stripping cycling for over 1500 h, and make LiFePO4/LPCE/Li cell display a capacity retention of 86% in 200 cycles. Li7La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composite electrolytes (LPCEs) with a high ceramic content up to 80 wt% have been developed.![]()
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- Jiajie Wu
- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 China
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- Space Power Technology State Key Laboratory, Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources Shanghai 200245 P. R. China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 China .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen 518055 China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University Shanghai 200444 China
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