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Zou Q, Liang Q, Zhou H, Guo Y, Xue J, Luo M, Jia S, Liu W, Wang S. Promoting Li 2S Nucleation/Dissolution Kinetics via Multiple Active Sites over TiVCrMoC 3T x Interface. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2402344. [PMID: 38829023 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are still limited by some issues such as polysulfides shuttle and lithium dendrites. Recently, the concept "high-entropy" has been considered as the research hotspot and international frontier. Herein, a high entropy MXene (TiVCrMoC3Tx, HE-MXene) doped graphene is designed as the modified coating on commercial separators for LSBs. The HE-MXene affords multiple metal active sites, fast Li+ diffusion rate, and efficient adsorption toward polysulfide intermediates. Furthermore, strong lithophilic property is favorable for uniform Li+ deposition. The combination of in situ characterizations confirms TiVCrMoC3Tx effectively promotes the Li2S nucleation/dissolution kinetics, reduces the Li+ diffusion barrier, and exhibits favorable lithium uniform deposition behavior. This TiVCrMoC3Tx/G@PP provides a high-capacity retention rate after 1000 cycles at 1 C and 2 C, with a capacity decay rate of merely 0.021% and 0.022% per cycle. Surprisingly, the cell operates at a low potential of 48 mV while maintaining at 5 mA cm-2/5 mAh cm-2 for 4000 h. Furthermore, it still maintains a high-capacity retention rate under a high sulfur loading of 4.8/6.4 mg cm-2 and a low E/S ratio of 8.6/7.5 µg mL-1. This work reveals a technical roadmap for simultaneously addressing the cathode and anode challenge, thus achieving potential commercially viable LSBs.
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- Qiang Zou
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Port Security Inspection, Huangpu Customs District, Guangzhou, 510700, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 313002, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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Xiao BH, Xiao K, Li JX, Xiao CF, Cao S, Liu ZQ. Flexible electrochemical energy storage devices and related applications: recent progress and challenges. Chem Sci 2024; 15:11229-11266. [PMID: 39055032 PMCID: PMC11268522 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc02139h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Given the escalating demand for wearable electronics, there is an urgent need to explore cost-effective and environmentally friendly flexible energy storage devices with exceptional electrochemical properties. However, the existing types of flexible energy storage devices encounter challenges in effectively integrating mechanical and electrochemical performances. This review is intended to provide strategies for the design of components in flexible energy storage devices (electrode materials, gel electrolytes, and separators) with the aim of developing energy storage systems with excellent performance and deformability. Firstly, a concise overview is provided on the structural characteristics and properties of carbon-based materials and conductive polymer materials utilized in flexible energy storage devices. Secondly, the fabrication process and strategies for optimizing their structures are summarized. Subsequently, a comprehensive review is presented regarding the applications of carbon-based materials and conductive polymer materials in various fields of flexible energy storage, such as supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and zinc-ion batteries. Finally, the challenges and future directions for next-generation flexible energy storage systems are proposed.
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- Bo-Hao Xiao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
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Li J, Li G, Wang R, He Q, Liu W, Hu C, Zhang H, Hui J, Huo F. Boron-Doped Dinickel Phosphide to Enhance Polysulfide Conversion and Suppress Shuttling in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:17774-17785. [PMID: 38940334 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are promising for next-generation high-energy energy storage systems. However, the slow reaction kinetics render mobile polysulfides hardly controlled, yielding shuttling effects and eventually damaging Li metal anodes. To improve the cyclability of Li-S batteries, high-efficiency catalysts are desired to accelerate polysulfide conversion and suppress the shuttling effect. Herein, we studied a doping system with Ni2P and Ni2B as the end members and found a B-doped Ni2P catalyst that demonstrates high activity for Li-S batteries. As anionic dopants, B demonstrates an interesting reverse electron transfer to P and tunes the electronic structure of Ni2P dramatically. The resultant B-doped Ni2P exhibits short Ni-B bonds and strong Ni-S interaction, and the electron donation of B to P further enhances the adsorption of polysulfide on catalysts. The S-S bonds of polysulfides were activated appropriately, therefore decreasing a low energy barrier for conversion reactions.
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- Jiatong Li
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials and Shanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials and Shanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials and Shanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 19(A) Yuquan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
- Nanjing IPE Institute of Green Manufacturing Industry, Nanjing 211135, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials and Shanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 19(A) Yuquan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials and Shanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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Zhang H, Zhang M, Liu R, He T, Xiang L, Wu X, Piao Z, Jia Y, Zhang C, Li H, Xu F, Zhou G, Mai Y. Fe 3O 4-doped mesoporous carbon cathode with a plumber's nightmare structure for high-performance Li-S batteries. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5451. [PMID: 38937487 PMCID: PMC11211388 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49826-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Shuttling of lithium polysulfides and slow redox kinetics seriously limit the rate and cycling performance of lithium-sulfur batteries. In this study, Fe3O4-dopped carbon cubosomes with a plumber's nightmare structure (SP-Fe3O4-C) are prepared as sulfur hosts to construct cathodes with high rate capability and long cycling life for Li-S batteries. Their three-dimensional continuous mesochannels and carbon frameworks, along with the uniformly distributed Fe3O4 particles, enable smooth mass/electron transport, strong polysulfides capture capability, and fast catalytic conversion of the sulfur species. Impressively, the SP-Fe3O4-C cathode exhibits top-level comprehensive performance, with high specific capacity (1303.4 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C), high rate capability (691.8 mAh gFe3O41 at 5 C), and long cycling life (over 1200 cycles). This study demonstrates a unique structure for high-performance Li-S batteries and opens a distinctive avenue for developing multifunctional electrode materials for next-generation energy storage devices.
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- Han Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Aerospace Equipments Manufacturer Co., Ltd., 100 Huaning Road, Shanghai, 200245, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shanghai Aerospace Equipments Manufacturer Co., Ltd., 100 Huaning Road, Shanghai, 200245, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China.
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China.
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Yao W, Liao K, Lai T, Sul H, Manthiram A. Rechargeable Metal-Sulfur Batteries: Key Materials to Mechanisms. Chem Rev 2024; 124:4935-5118. [PMID: 38598693 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Rechargeable metal-sulfur batteries are considered promising candidates for energy storage due to their high energy density along with high natural abundance and low cost of raw materials. However, they could not yet be practically implemented due to several key challenges: (i) poor conductivity of sulfur and the discharge product metal sulfide, causing sluggish redox kinetics, (ii) polysulfide shuttling, and (iii) parasitic side reactions between the electrolyte and the metal anode. To overcome these obstacles, numerous strategies have been explored, including modifications to the cathode, anode, electrolyte, and binder. In this review, the fundamental principles and challenges of metal-sulfur batteries are first discussed. Second, the latest research on metal-sulfur batteries is presented and discussed, covering their material design, synthesis methods, and electrochemical performances. Third, emerging advanced characterization techniques that reveal the working mechanisms of metal-sulfur batteries are highlighted. Finally, the possible future research directions for the practical applications of metal-sulfur batteries are discussed. This comprehensive review aims to provide experimental strategies and theoretical guidance for designing and understanding the intricacies of metal-sulfur batteries; thus, it can illuminate promising pathways for progressing high-energy-density metal-sulfur battery systems.
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- Weiqi Yao
- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program & Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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Xia J, Yin S, Cui K, Yang T, Yan Y, Zhang S, Xing Y, Yang P, Wang T, Zhou G. Self-Catalyzed Growth of Co 4N and N-Doped Carbon Nanotubes toward Bifunctional Cathode for Highly Safe and Flexible Li-Air Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:10902-10911. [PMID: 38606667 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The practical application of high-energy density lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries is severely impeded by the notorious cycling stability and safety, which mainly comes from slow kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at cathodes, causing inferior redox overpotentials and reactive lithium metal in flammable liquid electrolyte. Herein, a bifunctional electrode, a safe gel polymer electrolyte (GPE), and a robust lithium anode are proposed to alleviate above problems. The bifunctional electrode is composed of N-doped carbon nanotubes (N-CNTs) and Co4N by in situ chemical vapor deposition self-catalyzed growth on carbon cloth (N-CNTs@Co4N@CC). The self-supporting, binder-free N-CNTs@Co4N@CC electrode has a strong and stable three-dimensional (3D) interconnected conductive structure, which provides interconnectivity between the active sites and the electrode to promote the transfer of electrons. Furthermore, the N-CNT-intertwined Co4N ensures efficient catalytic activity. Hence, the electrode demonstrates improved electrochemical properties even under a large current density (2000 mA g-1) and long cycling operation (250 cycles). Moreover, a highly safe and flexible rechargeable cell using the 3D N-CNTs@Co4N@CC electrode, GPE, and robust lithium anode design has been explored. The open circuit voltage is stable at ∼3.0 V even after 9800 cycles, which proves the mechanical durability of the integrated GPE cell. The stable cable-type Li-air battery was demonstrated to stably drive the light-emitting diodes (LEDs), highlighting the reliability for practical use.
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- Jun Xia
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, POB 353, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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Zhao S, Hung SF, Deng L, Zeng WJ, Xiao T, Li S, Kuo CH, Chen HY, Hu F, Peng S. Constructing regulable supports via non-stoichiometric engineering to stabilize ruthenium nanoparticles for enhanced pH-universal water splitting. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2728. [PMID: 38553434 PMCID: PMC10980754 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46750-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Establishing appropriate metal-support interactions is imperative for acquiring efficient and corrosion-resistant catalysts for water splitting. Herein, the interaction mechanism between Ru nanoparticles and a series of titanium oxides, including TiO, Ti4O7 and TiO2, designed via facile non-stoichiometric engineering is systematically studied. Ti4O7, with the unique band structure, high conductivity and chemical stability, endows with ingenious metal-support interaction through interfacial Ti-O-Ru units, which stabilizes Ru species during OER and triggers hydrogen spillover to accelerate HER kinetics. As expected, Ru/Ti4O7 displays ultralow overpotentials of 8 mV and 150 mV for HER and OER with a long operation of 500 h at 10 mA cm-2 in acidic media, which is expanded in pH-universal environments. Benefitting from the excellent bifunctional performance, the proton exchange membrane and anion exchange membrane electrolyzer assembled with Ru/Ti4O7 achieves superior performance and robust operation. The work paves the way for efficient energy conversion devices.
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- Sheng Zhao
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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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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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China.
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Lu H, Zeng Q, Xu L, Xiao Y, Xie L, Yang J, Rong J, Weng J, Zheng C, Zhang Q, Huang S. Multimodal Engineering of Catalytic Interfaces Confers Multi-Site Metal-Organic Framework for Internal Preconcentration and Accelerating Redox Kinetics in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318859. [PMID: 38179841 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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The development of highly efficient catalysts to address the shuttle effect and sluggish redox kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) in lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) remains a formidable challenge. In this study, a series of multi-site catalytic metal-organic frameworks (MSC-MOFs) were elaborated through multimodal molecular engineering to regulate both the reactant diffusion and catalysis processes. MSC-MOFs were crafted with nanocages featuring collaborative specific adsorption/catalytic interfaces formed by exposed mixed-valence metal sites and surrounding adsorption sites. This design facilitates internal preconcentration, a coadsorption mechanism, and continuous efficient catalytic conversion toward polysulfides concurrently. Leveraging these attributes, LSBs with an MSC-MOF-Ti catalytic interlayer demonstrated a 62 % improvement in discharge capacity and cycling stability. This resulted in achieving a high areal capacity (11.57 mAh cm-2 ) at a high sulfur loading (9.32 mg cm-2 ) under lean electrolyte conditions, along with a pouch cell exhibiting an ultra-high gravimetric energy density of 350.8 Wh kg-1 . Lastly, this work introduces a universal strategy for the development of a new class of efficient catalytic MOFs, promoting SRR and suppressing the shuttle effect at the molecular level. The findings shed light on the design of advanced porous catalytic materials for application in high-energy LSBs.
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- Haibin Lu
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 34141, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
- State key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Zhejiang University, 310027, Hangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, 510006, Guangzhou, China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 310024, Hangzhou, China
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Zhao Z, Pan Y, Yi S, Su Z, Chen H, Huang Y, Niu B, Long D, Zhang Y. Enhanced Electron Delocalization within Coherent Nano-Heterocrystal Ensembles for Optimizing Polysulfide Conversion in High-Energy-Density Li-S Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2310052. [PMID: 38145615 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Commercialization of high energy density Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) batteries is impeded by challenges such as polysulfide shuttling, sluggish reaction kinetics, and limited Li+ transport. Herein, a jigsaw-inspired catalyst design strategy that involves in situ assembly of coherent nano-heterocrystal ensembles (CNEs) to stabilize high-activity crystal facets, enhance electron delocalization, and reduce associated energy barriers is proposed. On the catalyst surface, the stabilized high-activity facets induce polysulfide aggregation. Simultaneously, the surrounded surface facets with enhanced activity promote Li2 S deposition and Li+ diffusion, synergistically facilitating continuous and efficient sulfur redox. Experimental and DFT computations results reveal that the dual-component hetero-facet design alters the coordination of Nb atoms, enabling the redistribution of 3D orbital electrons at the Nb center and promoting d-p hybridization with sulfur. The CNE, based on energy level gradient and lattice matching, endows maximum electron transfer to catalysts and establishes smooth pathways for ion diffusion. Encouragingly, the NbN-NbC-based pouch battery delivers a Weight energy density of 357 Wh kg-1 , thereby demonstrating the practical application value of CNEs. This work unveils a novel paradigm for designing high-performance catalysts, which has the potential to shape future research on electrocatalysts for energy storage applications.
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- Zhiqiang Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Specially Functional Materials and Related Technology of the Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Specially Functional Materials and Related Technology of the Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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Zhu X, Bian T, Song X, Zheng M, Shen Z, Liu Z, Guo Z, He J, Zeng Z, Bai F, Wen L, Zhang S, Lu J, Zhao Y. Accelerating S↔Li 2 S Reactions in Li-S Batteries through Activation of S/Li 2 S with a Bifunctional Semiquinone Catalyst. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023:e202315087. [PMID: 38087471 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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The reaction rate bottleneck during interconversion between insulating S8 (S) and Li2 S fundamentally leads to incomplete conversion and restricted lifespan of Li-S battery, especially under high S loading and lean electrolyte conditions. Herein, we demonstrate a new catalytic chemistry: soluble semiquinone, 2-tertbutyl-semianthraquinone lithium (Li+ TBAQ⋅- ), as both e- /Li+ donor and acceptor for simultaneous S reduction and Li2 S oxidation. The efficient activation of S and Li2 S by Li+ TBAQ⋅- in the initial discharging/charging state maximizes the amount of soluble lithium polysulfide, thereby substantially improve the rate of solid-liquid-solid reaction by promoting long-range electron transfer. With in situ Raman spectra and theoretical calculations, we reveal that the activation of S/Li2 S is the rate-limiting step for effective S utilization under high S loading and low E/S ratio. Beyond that, the S activation ratio is firstly proposed as an accurate indicator to quantitatively evaluate the reaction rate. As a result, the Li-S batteries with Li+ TBAQ⋅- deliver superior cycling performance and over 5 times higher S utilization ratio at high S loading of 7.0 mg cm-2 and a current rate of 1 C compared to those without Li+ TBAQ⋅- . We hope this study contributes to the fundamental understanding of S redox chemical and inspires the design of efficient catalysis for advanced Li-S batteries.
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- Xuebing Zhu
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Center for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environmental Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Center for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environmental Science, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Queensland, 4222, Australia
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, National, Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, P. R. China
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Ding M, Fu H, Lou X, He M, Chen B, Han Z, Chu S, Lu B, Zhou G, Jia C. A Stable and Energy-Dense Polysulfide/Permanganate Flow Battery. ACS NANO 2023; 17:16252-16263. [PMID: 37523251 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Redox flow batteries (RFBs) as promising technologies for energy storage have attracted burgeoning efforts and have achieved many advances in the past decades. However, for practical applications, the exploration of high-performance RFB systems is still of significance. In this work, inspired by the high solubility and low cost of both polysulfides and permanganates, the S/Mn RFBs with S42-/S22- and MnO4-/MnO42- as negative and positive redox pairs are demonstrated. Moreover, to solve the poor cycling performance caused by the sluggish kinetics of polysulfide-involved redox reactions and instability of the carbon felt (CF) electrode in the strong oxidative and corrosive catholyte, both the anode and cathode are designed to obtain high performance. Herein, the NiSx/Ni foam exhibiting electrocatalysis activity toward polysulfide ions is prepared and works as the anode while the graphene-modified carbon felt (G/CF) with high stability is fabricated and utilized as the cathode. Additionally, NaMnO4 with a high solubility limit (3.92 M) in the alkaline supporting electrolyte is preferred to KMnO4 as the redox-active molecule in the catholyte. The resulting S/Mn RFB cells show outstanding cell performance, such as high energy density (67.8 Wh L-1), long cycling lifetime with a temporal capacity fade of 0.025% h-1, and low chemical cost of electrolytes (17.31 $ kWh-1). Moreover, a three-cell stack shows good cycling stability over 100 cycles (226.8 h) with high performance, verifying the good scalability of the proposed S/Mn RFB system. Therefore, the present strategy provides a reliable candidate for stable, energy-dense, and cost-effective devices for future energy storage applications.
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- Mei Ding
- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha 410114, China
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Lakshmi-Narayana A, Dhananjaya M, Julien CM, Joo SW, Ramana CV. Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Rare-Earth Metal-Ion-Doped Nanocrystalline Li 4Ti 5O 12 Electrodes in High-Power Li-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:20925-20945. [PMID: 37067333 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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A comprehensive and comparative exploration research performed, aiming to elucidate the fundamental mechanisms of rare-earth (RE) metal-ion doping into Li4Ti5O12 (LTO), reveals the enhanced electrochemical performance of the nanocrystalline RE-LTO electrodes in high-power Li-ion batteries. Pristi ne Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) and rare-earth metal-doped Li4-x/3Ti5-2x/3LnxO12 (RE-LTO with RE = Dy, Ce, Nd, Sm, and Eu; x ≈ 0.1) nanocrystalline anode materials were synthesized using a simple mechanochemical method and subsequent calcination at 850 °C. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of pristine and RE-LTO samples exhibit predominant (111) orientation along with other characteristic peaks corresponding to cubic spinel lattice. No evidence of RE-doping-induced changes was seen in the crystal structure and phase. The average crystallite size for pristine and RE-LTO samples varies in the range of 50-40 nm, confirming the formation of nanoscale crystalline materials and revealing the good efficiency of the ball-milling-assisted process adopted to synthesize nanoscale particles. Raman spectroscopic analyses of the chemical bonding indicate and further validate the phase structural quality in addition to corroborating with XRD data for the cubic spinel structure formation. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) reveals that both pristine and RE-LTO particles have a similar cubic shape, but RE-LTO particles are better interconnected, which provide a high specific surface area for enhanced Li+-ion storage. The detailed electrochemical characterization confirms that the RE-LTO electrodes constitute promising anode materials for high-power Li-ion batteries. The RE-LTO electrodes deliver better discharge capacities (in the range of 172-198 mAh g-1 at 1C rate) than virgin LTO (168 mAh g-1). Among them, Eu-LTO provides the best discharge capacity of 198 mAh g-1 at a 1C rate. When cycled at a high current rate of 50C, all RE-LTO electrodes show nearly 70% of their initial discharge capacities, resulting in higher rate capability than virgin LTO (63%). The results discussed in this work unfold the fundamental mechanisms of RE doping into LTO and demonstrate the enhanced electrochemical performance derived via chemical composition tailoring in RE-LTO compounds for application in high-power Li-ion batteries.
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- A Lakshmi-Narayana
- Center for Advanced Materials Research (CMR), University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
- Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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- School of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie (IMPMC), Sorbonne Université, CNRS-UMR 7590, 4 place Jussieu, 75252 Paris, France
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- School of Mechanical and IT Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research (CMR), University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
- Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968, United States
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Yang P, Zhang S, Wei Z, Guan X, Xia J, Huang D, Xing Y, He J, Wen B, Liu B, Xu H. A Gradient Doping Strategy toward Superior Electrochemical Performance for Li-Rich Mn-Based Cathode Materials. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207797. [PMID: 36808233 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Lithium-rich layered oxides (LLOs) are concerned as promising cathode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries due to their high reversible capacities (larger than 250 mA h g-1 ). However, LLOs suffer from critical drawbacks, such as irreversible oxygen release, structural degradation, and poor reaction kinetics, which hinder their commercialization. Herein, the local electronic structure is tuned to improve the capacity energy density retention and rate performance of LLOs via gradient Ta5+ doping. As a result, the capacity retention elevates from 73% to above 93%, and the energy density rises from 65% to above 87% for LLO with modification at 1 C after 200 cycles. Besides, the discharge capacity for the Ta5+ doped LLO at 5 C is 155 mA h g-1 , while it is only 122 mA h g-1 for bare LLO. Theoretical calculations reveal that Ta5+ doping can effectively increase oxygen vacancy formation energy, thus guaranteeing the structure stability during the electrochemical process, and the density of states results indicate that the electronic conductivity of the LLOs can be boosted significantly at the same time. This strategy of gradient doping provides a new avenue to improve the electrochemical performance of the LLOs by modulating the local structure at the surface.
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- Puheng Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- School of Physics Science and Nuclear Energy Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Porous Materials, Institute for New Energy Materials and Low-Carbon Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, P. R. China
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- School of Physics Science and Nuclear Energy Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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Adsorption-catalysis design with cerium oxide nanorods supported nickel-cobalt-oxide with multifunctional reaction interfaces for anchoring polysulfides and accelerating redox reactions in lithium sulfur battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 635:466-480. [PMID: 36599244 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.130] [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: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The charge and discharge working mechanisms in lithium sulfur batteries contain multi-step complex reactions involving two-electron transfer and multiple phase transformations. The dissolution and diffusion of lithium polysulfides cause a huge loss of active material and fast capacity decay, preventing the practical use of lithium sulfur batteries. Herein, CeO2 nanorods supported bimetallic nickel cobalt oxide (NiCo2Ox) was investigated as a cathode host material for lithium sulfur batteries, which can provide adsorption-catalysis dual synergy to restrain the shuttle of polysulfides and stimulate rapid redox reaction for the conversion of polysulfides. The polar CeO2 nanorods with abundant surface defects exhibit chemisorption towards lithium polysulfides and the excellent electrocatalytic activity of NiCo2Ox nanoclusters can rev up the chain transformation of lithium polysulfides. The electrochemical results show that the battery with NiCo2Ox/CeO2 nanorods can demonstrate high discharge capacity, stable cycling, low voltage polarization and high sulfur utilization. The battery with NiCo2Ox/CeO2 nanorods unveils a high specific capacity of 1236 mAh g-1 with a very low capacity fading of 0.09% per cycle after 100 cycles at a 0.2C current rate. Moreover, the excellent performance with high sulfur loading (>5 mg cm-2) verifies a huge promise for future commercial applications.
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Liu F, Fan Z. Defect engineering of two-dimensional materials for advanced energy conversion and storage. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:1723-1772. [PMID: 36779475 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00931e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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In the global trend towards carbon neutrality, sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies are of vital significance to tackle the energy crisis and climate change. However, traditional electrode materials gradually reach their property limits. Two-dimensional (2D) materials featuring large aspect ratios and tunable surface properties exhibit tremendous potential for improving the performance of energy conversion and storage devices. To rationally control the physical and chemical properties for specific applications, defect engineering of 2D materials has been investigated extensively, and is becoming a versatile strategy to promote the electrode reaction kinetics. Simultaneously, exploring the in-depth mechanisms underlying defect action in electrode reactions is crucial to provide profound insight into structure tailoring and property optimization. In this review, we highlight the cutting-edge advances in defect engineering in 2D materials as well as their considerable effects in energy-related applications. Moreover, the confronting challenges and promising directions are discussed for the development of advanced energy conversion and storage systems.
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- Fu Liu
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China. .,Hong Kong Branch of National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Shen Z, Cao M, Wen Y, Li J, Zhang X, Hui J, Zhu Q, Zhang H. Tuning the Local Coordination of CoP 1-xS x between NiAs- and MnP-Type Structures to Catalyze Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:3143-3152. [PMID: 36715422 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The slow conversion and rapid shuttling of polysulfides remain major challenges that hinder the practical application of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Efficient catalysts are needed to accelerate the conversion and suppress the shuttling. However, the lack of a rational understanding of catalysis poses obstacles to the design of catalysts, thereby limiting the rapid development of Li-S batteries. Herein, we theoretically analyze the modulation of the electronic structure of CoP1-xSx caused by the NiAs-to-MnP-type transition and its influence on catalytic activity. We found that the interacting d-orbitals of the active metal sites play a determining role in adsorption and catalysis, and the optimal dz2-, dxz-, and dyz-orbitals in an appropriately distorted five-coordinate pyramid enable higher catalytic activity compared with their parent structures. Finally, rationally designed catalysts and S were electrospun into carbonized nanofibers to form nanoreactor chains for use as cathodes. The resultant Li-S batteries exhibited superior properties over 1000 cycles with only a decay rate of 0.031% per cycle and demonstrated a high capacity of 887.4 mAh g-1 at a high S loading of 10 mg cm-2. The structural modulation and bonding analyses in this study provide a powerful approach for the rational design of Li-S catalysts.
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- Zihan Shen
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu 210093, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials, Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Taibai North Road 229, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials, Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Taibai North Road 229, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials, Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Taibai North Road 229, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials, Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Taibai North Road 229, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China
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Song Z, Jiang W, Jian X, Hu F. Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Electrocatalysis in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4341. [PMID: 36500964 PMCID: PMC9736453 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are considered as among the most promising electrochemical energy storage devices due to their high theoretical energy density and low cost. However, the inherently complex electrochemical mechanism in Li-S batteries leads to problems such as slow internal reaction kinetics and a severe shuttle effect, which seriously affect the practical application of batteries. Therefore, accelerating the internal electrochemical reactions of Li-S batteries is the key to realize their large-scale applications. This article reviews significant efforts to address the above problems, mainly the catalysis of electrochemical reactions by specific nanostructured materials. Through the rational design of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts (including but not limited to strategies such as single atoms, heterostructures, metal compounds, and small-molecule solvents), the chemical reactivity of Li-S batteries has been effectively improved. Here, the application of nanomaterials in the field of electrocatalysis for Li-S batteries is introduced in detail, and the advancement of nanostructures in Li-S batteries is emphasized.
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- Zihui Song
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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