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Gupta S, Gupta U, Sappidi P. Molecular dynamics simulation study of sodium ion structure & dynamics in water in ionic liquids electrolytes using 1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium tetrafluoroborate and 1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium hexafluorophosphate. J Mol Graph Model 2024; 130:108775. [PMID: 38642499 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2024.108775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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In this paper, we have performed an all-atom molecular dynamics simulation to understand the structure and dynamics of Na+ ions in water mixed Ionic liquids (Water in Ionic liquid). Two ionic liquid (IL) systems consist of (1) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium [BMIM] tetrafluoroborate [BF4] and (2) 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium [BMIM] hexafluorophosphate [PF6] were considered in this work. We understand various inter-molecular structures and dynamic and thermodynamic behaviours of Na+ ions in the water-mixed IL systems. The water (H2O) mole fractions (x) varied from 0.33 to 0.71. The neat ILs [BMIM][BF4] and [BMIM][PF6] pairwise radial distribution functions show a decrease with an increase in x. The [BMIM][PF6] exhibits a strong coordination structure with Na+ ions across the entire range of x values. The rdf between the pairs of Na+-[PF6] presents a significant interaction compared to Na+ and [BF4]. The Na + ions manifested greater coordination with H2O In H2O-[BMIM][PF6] compared to H2O-[BMIM][BF4]. The self-diffusion coefficient (D) values of Na + ions increase with the rise in x in both ILs. The D values of Na + ions are 10-fold higher in [BMIM][BF4] than [BMIM][PF6]. The ionic conductivity values are higher for [BMIM][BF4]. Overall, this paper unveils molecular-level insights for understanding the behavior of Na+ ions in the water in ionic liquid systems.
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- Shrayansh Gupta
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, 342037, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, 342037, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur, 342037, India.
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Cheng L, Luo X, Ge B. Understanding and Mitigating Lattice Collapse Degradation in Layered Oxide Materials for Sodium-Ion Battery Anode. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38935752 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05433] [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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Na2Ti3O7 has attracted significant attention due to its ecofriendliness and cost-effectiveness for sodium-ion batteries. However, their limited cycling stability hampers their practical applications. Herein, we elucidate a mechanism of structural degradation caused by the heterogeneous phase transition in the Na2Ti3O7 anode using aberration-corrected (scanning) transmission electron microscopy (S)TEM and in situ TEM. It is found that the unevenly distributed phase transition results in the accumulation of strain, which promotes the growth of microcracks and eventually leads to structural decomposition and electrochemical failure. Motivated by this degradation mechanism, nanowires were proposed, and the structural stability is thus improved with the lattice strain effectively released. These findings deepen our understanding of ion transport and degradation mechanisms in intercalated layered electrode materials while emphasizing the significance of the material structure engineered for improving electrode performance.
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- Lixun Cheng
- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, No.2, Xingang Road, Zhangwan Town, Jiaocheng District, Ningde, Fujian 352000, China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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Wi TU, Park C, Ko S, Kim T, Choi A, Muralidharan V, Choi M, Lee HW. Cathode Electrolyte Interphase Engineering for Prussian Blue Analogues in Lithium-Ion Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7783-7791. [PMID: 38869099 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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The increasing use of low-cost lithium iron phosphate cathodes in low-end electric vehicles has sparked interest in Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) for lithium-ion batteries. A major challenge with iron hexacyanoferrate (FeHCFe), particularly in lithium-ion systems, is its slow kinetics in organic electrolytes and valence state inactivation in aqueous ones. We have addressed these issues by developing a polymeric cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) layer through a ring-opening reaction of ethylene carbonate triggered by OH- radicals from structural water. This facile approach considerably mitigates the sluggish electrochemical kinetics typically observed in organic electrolytes. As a result, FeHCFe has achieved a specific capacity of 125 mAh g-1 with a stable lifetime over 500 cycles, thanks to the effective activation of Fe low-spin states and the structural integrity of the CEI layers. These advancements shed light on the potential of PBAs to be viable, durable, and efficient cathode materials for commercial use.
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- Tae-Ung Wi
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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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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- 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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- 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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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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Zhong B, Liu C, Xiong D, Cai J, Li J, Li D, Cao Z, Song B, Deng W, Peng H, Hou H, Zou G, Ji X. Biomass-Derived Hard Carbon for Sodium-Ion Batteries: Basic Research and Industrial Application. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 38900494 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have significant potential for applications in portable electric vehicles and intermittent renewable energy storage due to their relatively low cost. Currently, hard carbon (HC) materials are considered commercially viable anode materials for SIBs due to their advantages, including larger capacity, low cost, low operating voltage, and inimitable microstructure. Among these materials, renewable biomass-derived hard carbon anodes are commonly used in SIBs. However, the reports about biomass hard carbon from basic research to industrial applications are very rare. In this paper, we focus on the research progress of biomass-derived hard carbon materials from the following perspectives: (1) sodium storage mechanisms in hard carbon; (2) optimization strategies for hard carbon materials encompassing design, synthesis, heteroatom doping, material compounding, electrolyte modulation, and presodiation; (3) classification of different biomass-derived hard carbon materials based on precursor source, a comparison of their properties, and a discussion on the effects of different biomass sources on hard carbon material properties; (4) challenges and strategies for practical of biomass-derived hard carbon anode in SIBs; and (5) an overview of the current industrialization of biomass-derived hard carbon anodes. Finally, we present the challenges, strategies, and prospects for the future development of biomass-derived hard carbon materials.
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- Biao Zhong
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- Changde Cospowers New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Hunan 415000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
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Ahmed D, Muhammad N, Ding ZJ. Metallic CoSb and Janus Co 2AsSb monolayers as promising anode materials for metal-ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:17191-17204. [PMID: 38853749 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00480a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Structural symmetry breaking plays a pivotal role in fine-tuning the properties of nano-layered materials. Here, based on the first-principles approaches we propose a Janus monolayer of metallic CoSb by breaking the out-of-plane structural symmetry. Specifically, within the CoSb monolayer by replacing the top-layer 'Sb' with 'As' atoms entirely, the Janus Co2AsSb monolayer can be formed, whose structure is confirmed via structural optimization and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. Notably, the Janus Co2AsSb monolayer demonstrates stability at an elevated temperature of 1200 K, surpassing the stability of the CoSb monolayer, which remains stable only up to 900 K. We propose that both the CoSb and Janus Co2AsSb monolayers could serve as capable anode materials for power-driven metal-ion batteries, owing to their substantial theoretical capacity and robust binding strength. The theoretical specific capacities for Li/Na reach up to 1038.28/1186.60 mA h g-1 for CoSb, while Janus Co2AsSb demonstrates a marked improvement in electrochemical storage capacity of 3578.69/2215.38 mA h g-1 for Li/Na, representing a significant leap forward in this domain. The symmetry-breaking effect upgrades the CoSb monolayer, as a more viable contender for power-driven metal-ion batteries. Furthermore, electronic structure calculations indicate a notable charge transfer that augments the metallic nature, which would boost electrical conductivity. These simulations demonstrate that the CoSb and Janus Co2AsSb monolayers have immense potential for application in the design of metal-ion battery technologies.
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- Dildar Ahmed
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.
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Ichikawa T, Hiraoka K, Seki S. Interfacial modification of NaCoO 2 positive electrodes with inorganic oxides by simple mixing and the effects on all-solid-state Na batteries. RSC Adv 2024; 14:19726-19734. [PMID: 38903663 PMCID: PMC11188668 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02957g] [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: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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All-solid-state Na polymer batteries are desired as the next generation of high-capacity batteries owing to their high safety and abundant resources. However, the degradation of the positive electrode/electrolyte interface with cycling leads to a decrease in capacity and a significant increase in interfacial resistance. In this study, to suppress the interfacial degradation, we prepared positive electrode sheets through a combination of simple mixing and pasting with the addition of binders and conductive additives, using NaCoO2 coated with two types of inorganic oxides as the active material. The influence of the coatings on the electrochemical properties of the fabricated all-solid-state Na polymer battery was investigated by performing constant-current charge-discharge tests, and the coating morphology was characterized by electron microscopy and spectroscopic measurements. Compared with the non-coated positive electrode, the coated electrodes not only enhanced the battery capacity and improved the cycling characteristics but also effectively suppressed the formation of byproducts during charge-discharge cycling, owing to the electrochemical stability and Na+ conductivity of the inorganic oxide coatings. Moreover, despite the chemically unstable properties of powdered NaCoO2, the application of this mixing method effectively suppressed its degradation.
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- Takaaki Ichikawa
- Graduate School of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kogakuin University 2665-1 Nakano-machi Hachioji Tokyo 192-0015 Japan +81-42-628-4568 +81-42-628-4568
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- Graduate School of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kogakuin University 2665-1 Nakano-machi Hachioji Tokyo 192-0015 Japan +81-42-628-4568 +81-42-628-4568
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- Graduate School of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Kogakuin University 2665-1 Nakano-machi Hachioji Tokyo 192-0015 Japan +81-42-628-4568 +81-42-628-4568
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Sada K, Kmiec S, Manthiram A. Mitigating Sodium Ordering for Enhanced Solid Solution Behavior in Layered NaNiO 2 Cathodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403865. [PMID: 38626293 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403865] [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: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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The O-type layered nickel oxides suffer from undesired cooperative Jahn-Teller distortion stemming from Ni3+ ions and undergo multiple biphasic structural transformations during the insertion/extraction of large Na+ ions, posing a significant challenge to stabilize the structural integrity. We present here a systematic investigation of the impact of substituting 5 % divalent (Mg2+) or trivalent (Al3+ or Co3+) ions for Ni3+ to alleviate Na+ion ordering and perturb the Jahn-Teller effect to enhance structural stability. We gauge a fundamental understanding of the Mg-O and Na-O or Mg-O-Na bonding interactions, noting that the ionicity of the Mg-O bond deshields the electronic cloud of oxygen from Na+ ions. Furthermore, calculations of the Van Vleck distortion modes reveal a relaxation of NiO6 octahedra from Jahn-Teller distortion and a reduced electron density at the interlayer with Mg2+ substitution. Long-range (operando X-ray diffraction) and short-range (magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance) structural analyses provide insights into reduced ordering, allowing a stable continuous solid solution. Overall, Mg-substitution results in a high-capacity retention of ~96 % even after 100 cycles, showcasing the potential of this strategy for overcoming the structural instabilities and enhancing the performance of sodium-ion batteries.
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- Krishnakanth Sada
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA
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Wang B, Yao Y, Wang W, Xu Y, Wan Y, Sun Y, Li Q, Hu H, Wu M. Resolution of the reciprocity between radical species from precursor and closed pore formation in hard carbon for sodium storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 664:681-690. [PMID: 38492369 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.068] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Hard carbon (HC) has emerged as a highly promising anode material for sodium ion batteries, drawing tremendous interest in producing this material with low-cost and easily accessible precursors. The determination of the crucial parameters of precursors influencing the formation of key structures, such as closed pores, in the HC is of paramount importance. Considering the potential role of free radicals in the structural evolution of the precursors, we, for the first time, delve into the impact of radical species on the development of closed pores by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, with petroleum asphalt as the model system. Our findings reveal that carbon centred radicals, with the g value close to that of the free electron (2.0023), exhibit a propensity to form long-range, well-ordered graphitic structures with lower sodium storage capacity. Conversely, the deliberately incorporated oxygen radicals with the g value over 2.005 require a higher energy for ordering the graphitic structures, leading to the creation of closed pores. As a result, the optimal sample showcases a four-fold increase in plateau capacity for sodium ion storage due to the pore filling process. Our research underscores the pivotal role of employing electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy studying the critical structural evolution of functional carbon materials.
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- Bin Wang
- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Wang Y, Fei W, Zhang X, Deng M, Lu S, Zhang J, Rao K, Yuan Y, Sui Y, Wu L. Rapid mechanochemical synthesis of high-performance Na 4Fe 2.94Al 0.04(PO 4) 2(P 2O 7)/C cathode material for sodium-ion storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 664:220-227. [PMID: 38461788 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.036] [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: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Na4Fe3(PO4)2(P2O7) is regarded as a promising cathode material for sodium-ion batteries due to its affordability, non-toxic nature, and excellent structural stability. However, its electrochemical performance is hampered by its poor electronic conductivity. Meanwhile, most of the previous studies utilized spray-drying and sol-gel methods to synthesize Na4Fe3(PO4)2(P2O7), and the large-scale synthesis of the cathode material is still challenging. This study presents a composite cathode material, Na4Fe2.94Al0.04(PO4)2(P2O7)/C, prepared via a straightforward ball-milling technique. By substituting Al3+ minimally into the Fe2+ site of NFPP, Fe defects are introduced into the structure, hindering the formation of NaFePO4 and thereby enhancing Na-ion diffusion kinetics and conductivity. Additionally, the average length of AlO bonds (2.18 Å) is slightly smaller than that of FeO bonds (2.19 Å), contributing to the superior structural stability. The smaller ionic radii of Al3+ induce lattice contraction, further enhancing the structural stability. Moreover, the surface of material particles is coated with a thin layer of carbon, ensuring excellent electrical conductivity and outstanding structure stability. As a result, the Na4Fe2.94Al0.04(PO4)2(P2O7)/C cathode exhibits excellent electrochemical performance, leading to high discharge capacity (128.1 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C), outstanding rate performance (98.1 mAh g-1 at 10 C), and long cycle stability (83.7 % capacity retention after 3000 cycles at 10 C). This study demonstrates a low-cost, ultra-stable, and high-rate cathode material prepared by simple mechanical activation for sodium-ion batteries which has application prospects for large-scale production.
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- Yian Wang
- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.
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- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China
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- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.
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- School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou 215000, China.
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Zhang X, Zuo W, Liu S, Zhao C, Li Q, Gao Y, Liu X, Xiao D, Hwang I, Ren Y, Sun CJ, Chen Z, Wang B, Feng Y, Yang W, Xu GL, Amine K, Yu H. High-Energy Earth-Abundant Cathodes with Enhanced Cationic/Anionic Redox for Sustainable and Long-Lasting Na-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2310659. [PMID: 38871360 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Layered iron/manganese-based oxides are a class of promising cathode materials for sustainable batteries due to their high energy densities and earth abundance. However, the stabilization of cationic and anionic redox reactions in these cathodes during cycling at high voltage remain elusive. Here, an electrochemically/thermally stable P2-Na0.67Fe0.3Mn0.5Mg0.1Ti0.1O2 cathode material with zero critical elements is designed for sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) to realize a highly reversible capacity of ≈210 mAh g-1 at 20 mA g-1 and good cycling stability with a capacity retention of 74% after 300 cycles at 200 mA g-1, even when operated with a high charge cut-off voltage of 4.5 V versus sodium metal. Combining a suite of cutting-edge characterizations and computational modeling, it is shown that Mg/Ti co-doping leads to stabilized surface/bulk structure at high voltage and high temperature, and more importantly, enhances cationic/anionic redox reaction reversibility over extended cycles with the suppression of other undesired oxygen activities. This work fundamentally deepens the failure mechanism of Fe/Mn-based layered cathodes and highlights the importance of dopant engineering to achieve high-energy and earth-abundant cathode material for sustainable and long-lasting NIBs.
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- Xu Zhang
- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois, 60439, USA
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- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois, 60439, USA
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- State Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Informatics, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 865 Changning Road, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois, 60439, USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois, 60439, USA
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 South Cass Avenue, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois, 60439, USA
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- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois, 60439, USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois, 60439, USA
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- Institute of Advanced Battery Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Li L, Wang F, Wang H, Jiang Z, Lin Z, Bai Z, Jiang Y, Zhang Y, Chen B, Tang Y. Achieving High Initial Coulombic Efficiency and Capacity in a Surface Chemical Grafting Layer of Plateau-type Sodium Titanate. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301598. [PMID: 38264796 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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The plateau-type sodium titanate with suitable sodiation potential is a promising anode candidate for high safe and high energy density of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, the poor initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) and cyclic instability of sodium titanate are attributed to the unstable interfacial structure along with the decomposition of electrolytes, resulting in the continuous formation of solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film. To address this issue, a chemical grafting method is developed to fabricate a highly stable interface layer of inert Al2O3 on the sodium titanate anode, rendering the high ICE and excellent cycling stability. Based on theoretical calculations, NaPF6 are more likely adsorption on the Al2O3 surface and produce sodium fluoride. The formation of a thin and dense SEI film with rich sodium fluoride achieves the low interfacial resistances and charge-transfer resistances. Benefitting from our design, the obtained sodium titanate exhibits a high ICE from 67.7 % to 79.4 % and an enhanced reversible capacity from 151 mAh g-1 to 181 mAh g-1 at 20 mA g-1, along with an increase in capacity retention from 56.5 % to 80.6 % after 500 cycles. This work heralds a promising paradigm for rational regulation of interfacial stability to achieve high-performance anodes for SIBs.
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- Yanlei Zhang
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, 999078, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, China
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou, 362801, China
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Lu Z, Yang H, Wu G, Shan P, Lin H, He P, Zhao J, Yang Y, Zhou H. A "Liquid-In-Solid" Electrolyte for High-Voltage Anode-Free Rechargeable Sodium Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2404569. [PMID: 38857594 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Developing anode-free batteries is the ultimate goal in pursuit of high energy density and safety. It is more urgent for sodium (Na)-based batteries due to its inherently low energy density and safety hazards induced by highly reactive Na metal anodes. However, there is no electrolyte that can meet the demanding Na plating-stripping Coulomb efficiency (CE) while resisting oxidative decomposition at high voltages for building stable anode-free Na batteries. Here, a "liquid-in-solid" electrolyte design strategy is proposed to integrate target performances of liquid and solid-state electrolytes. Breaking through the Na+ transport channel of Na-containing zeolite molecular sieve by ion-exchange and confining aggregated liquid ether electrolytes in the nanopore and void of zeolites, it achieves excellent high-voltage stability enabled by solid-state zeolite electrolytes, while inheriting the ultra-high CE (99.84%) from liquid ether electrolytes. When applied in a 4.25 V-class anode-free Na battery, an ultra-high energy density of 412 W h kg-1 (based on the active material of both cathodes and anodes) can be reached, which is comparable to the state-of-the-art graphite||LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 lithium-ion batteries. Furthermore, the assembled anode-free pouch cell exhibits excellent cycling stability, and a high capacity retention of 89.2% can be preserved after 370 cycles.
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- Ziyang Lu
- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, 305-8573, Japan
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- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, 305-8573, Japan
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- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, 305-8573, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Micro-structures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Micro-structures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1, Tennoudai, Tsukuba, 305-8573, Japan
- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Micro-structures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Micro-structures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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Luo Y, Shen J, Yao Y, Dai J, Ling F, Li L, Jiang Y, Wu X, Rui X, Yu Y. Inhibiting the Jahn-Teller Effect of Manganese Hexacyanoferrate via Ni and Cu Codoping for Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2405458. [PMID: 38839062 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Manganese (Mn)-based Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) are of great interest as a prospective cathode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their high redox potential, easy synthesis, and low cost. However, the Jahn-Teller effect and low electrical conductivity of Mn-based PBA cause poor structure stability and unsatisfactory performance during the cycling. Herein, a novel nickel- and copper-codoped K2Mn[Fe(CN)6] cathode is developed via a simple coprecipitation strategy. The doping elements improve the electrical conductivity of Mn-based PBA by reducing the bandgap, as well as suppress the Jahn-Teller effect by stabilizing the framework, as verified by the density functional theory calculations. Simultaneously, the substitution of sodium with potassium in the lattice is beneficial for filling vacancies in the PBA framework, leading to higher average operating voltages and superior structural stability. As a result, the as-prepared Mn-based cathode exhibits excellent reversible capacity (116.0 mAh g-1 at 0.01 A g-1) and superior cycling stability (81.8% capacity retention over 500 cycles at 0.1 A g-1). This work provides a profitable doping strategy to inhibit the Jahn-Teller structural deformation for designing stable cathode material of SIBs.
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- Yifang Luo
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory on Functional Soft Condensed Matter, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Tao H, Li S, Zhao Z, He Z, Wang K, Jiang K, Hu H. Low-Surface-Area Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Submicrospheres as High-Coulombic-Efficiency and High-Capacity Anodes for Practical Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:28673-28682. [PMID: 38780466 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Nitrogen-doped carbon submicrospheres (NCSMs) are synthesized via an efficient and environmentally friendly one-pot polymerization reaction at room temperature, in which dopamine hydrochloride serves as the source for both carbon and nitrogen. Through leverage of its distinctive structure characterized by minimal surface area, fewer oxygen-containing functional groups, and a heightened presence of active nitrogen-doping sites, the synthesized NCSM showcases a noteworthy initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) of 84.8%, a remarkable sodium storage capacity of 384 mAh g-1, an impressive rate capability of 215 mAh g-1 at 10 A g-1, and a superior cyclic performance, maintaining 83.0% of its capacity after 2000 cycles. The submicron spherical structure, with its limited surface area and scarce oxygen-containing moieties, effectively curtails the irreversible sodium-ion loss in solid-electrolyte interphase film formation, resulting in heightened ICE. The abundant nitrogen doping can expand carbon-layer spacing as well as improve the electron/ion-transport dynamics, guaranteeing a high sodium storage capacity and a strong rate capability. Crucially, the synthesis method presented here is straightforward, effective, and amenable to scaling, offering a novel avenue for the commercialization of sodium-ion batteries.
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- Hongwei Tao
- Institute of Smart City and Intelligent Transportation, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, P. R. China
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- Institute of Smart City and Intelligent Transportation, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, P. R. China
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- Institute of Smart City and Intelligent Transportation, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, P. R. China
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- Institute of Smart City and Intelligent Transportation, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- Institute of Smart City and Intelligent Transportation, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, P. R. China
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Zhu Q, Wu J, Li W, Hu X, Tian N, He L, Li Y. Boosting sodium-ion battery performance by anion doping in NASICON Na 4MnCr(PO 4) 3 cathode. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 663:191-202. [PMID: 38401440 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.02.150] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Na superionic conductor (NASICON)-structured Na4MnCr(PO4)3 (NMCP) possessing unique three-electron transfer process renders admirable energy density for sodium ion batteries (SIBs). However, the current issues like its sluggish Na+ diffusion kinetics, deficient intrinsic conductivity, and unsatisfactory structural stability, hinder its practical application. Herein, a selective replacement of O elements in PO4 group by Cl anions in the NMCP system was developed to significantly enhance its electrochemical performance. The results affirm that the enhanced performance of Cl doped samples can be attributed to the enlargement of cell size, the creation of Na vacancies and the weakness of Na2O bond after Cl doping. The as-prepared Na3.85□0.15MnCr(PO3.95Cl0.05)3/C (NMCPC - 15/C) cathode delivers a high capacity (128.0 mAh/g at 50 mA g-1) and excellent rate performance (73.0 mAh/g at 1000 mA g-1) in contrast to NMCP/C that merely provides 105.2 mAh/g at 50 mA g-1 and reduces to 47.4 mAh/g at 1000 mA g-1. Meanwhile, NMCPC - 15/C shows a capacity retention of 60.7 % at 1000 mA g-1 after 500 cycles, while only 37.1 % for NMCP/C in the same test conditions. Moreover, the satisfactory performance and energy density of NMCPC - 15/C||hard carbon (HC) full cell confirm the potential practicality of NMCPC - 15. Therefore, chloride ions doping into NMCP has practical application prospects in the preparation of high-performance cathode materials and our work also offers new inspiration to apply anion doping strategies in promoting the performance of the other NASICON-structured cathodes for SIBs.
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- Qing Zhu
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China
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- Nation Quality Supervision and Inspection Center of Graphite Products, Chenzhou 423000, PR China
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- Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd, Hefei 230031, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, PR China
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Wang L, Li Q, Chen Z, Wang Y, Li Y, Chai J, Han N, Tang B, Rui Y, Jiang L. Metal Phosphide Anodes in Sodium-Ion Batteries: Latest Applications and Progress. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310426. [PMID: 38229551 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), as the next-generation high-performance electrochemical energy storage devices, have attracted widespread attention due to their cost-effectiveness and wide geographical distribution of sodium. As a crucial component of the structure of SIBs, the anode material plays a crucial role in determining its electrochemical performance. Significantly, metal phosphide exhibits remarkable application prospects as an anode material for SIBs because of its low redox potential and high theoretical capacity. However, due to volume expansion limitations and other factors, the rate and cycling performance of metal phosphides have gradually declined. To address these challenges, various viable solutions have been explored. In this paper, the recent research progress of metal phosphide materials for SIBs is systematically reviewed, including the synthesis strategy of metal phosphide, the storage mechanism of sodium ions, and the application of metal phosphide in electrochemical aspects. In addition, future challenges and opportunities based on current developments are presented.
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- Longzhen Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven, 3001, Belgium
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, Heverlee, B-3001, Belgium
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Xu S, Huang J, Wang G, Dou Y, Yuan D, Lin L, Qin K, Wu K, Liu HK, Dou SX, Wu C. Electrolyte and Additive Engineering for Zn Anode Interfacial Regulation in Aqueous Zinc Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300268. [PMID: 37317019 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Aqueous Zn-metal batteries (AZMBs) have gained great interest due to their low cost, eco-friendliness, and inherent safety, which serve as a promising complement to the existing metal-based batteries, e.g., lithium-metal batteries and sodium-metal batteries. Although the utilization of aqueous electrolytes and Zn metal anode in AZMBs ensures their improved safety over other metal batteries meanwhile guaranteeing their decent energy density at the cell level, plenty of challenges involved with metallic Zn anode still await to be addressed, including dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution reaction, and zinc corrosion and passivation. In the past years, several attempts have been adopted to address these problems, among which engineering the aqueous electrolytes and additives is regarded as a facile and promising approach. In this review, a comprehensive summary of aqueous electrolytes and electrolyte additives will be given based on the recent literature, aiming at providing a fundamental understanding of the challenges associated with the metallic Zn anode in aqueous electrolytes, meanwhile offering a guideline for the electrolytes and additives engineering strategies toward stable AZMBs in the future.
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- Shenqiu Xu
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350017, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350017, China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering, Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350017, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
- Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350017, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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Wei S, Wang Y, Chen S, Song L. Structure regulation and synchrotron radiation investigation of cathode materials for aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7848-7869. [PMID: 38817580 PMCID: PMC11134340 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00292j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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In view of the advantages of low cost, environmental sustainability, and high safety, aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) are widely expected to hold significant promise and increasingly infiltrate various applications in the near future. The development of AZIBs closely relates to the properties of cathode materials, which depend on their structures and corresponding dynamic evolution processes. Synchrotron radiation light sources, with their rich advanced experimental methods, serve as a comprehensive characterization platform capable of elucidating the intricate microstructure of cathode materials for AZIBs. In this review, we initially examine available cathode materials and discuss effective strategies for structural regulation to boost the storage capability of Zn2+. We then explore the synchrotron radiation techniques for investigating the microstructure of the designed materials, particularly through in situ synchrotron radiation techniques that can track the dynamic evolution process of the structures. Finally, the summary and future prospects for the further development of cathode materials of AZIBs and advanced synchrotron radiation techniques are discussed.
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- Shiqiang Wei
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230029 P. R. China
- Zhejiang Institute of Photonelectronics Jinhua 321004 Zhejiang P. R. China
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Joy A, Kumari K, Parween F, Sultana MS, Nayak GC. A Comprehensive Review on Strategies for Enhancing the Performance of Polyanionic-Based Sodium-Ion Battery Cathodes. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:22509-22531. [PMID: 38826530 PMCID: PMC11137717 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02709] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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The significant consumption of fossil fuels and the increasing pollution have spurred the development of energy-storage devices like batteries. Due to their high cost and limited resources, widely used lithium-ion batteries have become unsuitable for large-scale energy production. Sodium is considered to be one of the most promising substitutes for lithium due to its wide availability and similar physiochemical properties. Designing a suitable cathode material for sodium-ion batteries is essential, as the overall electrochemical performance and the cost of battery depend on the cathode material. Among different types of cathode materials, polyanionic material has emerged as a great option due to its higher redox potential, stable crystal structure, and open three-dimensional framework. However, the poor electronic and ionic conductivity limits their applicability. This review briefly discusses the strategies to deal with the challenges of transition-metal oxides and Prussian blue analogue, recent developments in polyanionic compounds, and strategies to improve electrochemical performance of polyanionic material by nanostructuring, surface coating, morphology control, and heteroatom doping, which is expected to accelerate the future design of sodium-ion battery cathodes.
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- Anupama Joy
- Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, Indian Institute of Technology
(ISM), Dhanbad 826004, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, Indian Institute of Technology
(ISM), Dhanbad 826004, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, Indian Institute of Technology
(ISM), Dhanbad 826004, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, Indian Institute of Technology
(ISM), Dhanbad 826004, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, Indian Institute of Technology
(ISM), Dhanbad 826004, Jharkhand, India
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Zhu Q, Fu D, Ji Q, Yang Z. A Review of Macrocycles Applied in Electrochemical Energy Storge and Conversion. Molecules 2024; 29:2522. [PMID: 38893398 PMCID: PMC11173979 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112522] [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: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Macrocycles composed of diverse aromatic or nonaromatic structures, such as cyclodextrins (CDs), calixarenes (CAs), cucurbiturils (CBs), and pillararenes (PAs), have garnered significant attention due to their inherent advantages of possessing cavity structures, unique functional groups, and facile modification. Due to these distinctive features enabling them to facilitate ion insertion and extraction, form crosslinked porous structures, offer multiple redox-active sites, and engage in host-guest interactions, macrocycles have made huge contributions to electrochemical energy storage and conversion (EES/EEC). Here, we have summarized the recent advancements and challenges in the utilization of CDs, CAs, CBs, and PAs as well as other novel macrocycles applied in EES/EEC devices. The molecular structure, properties, and modification strategies are discussed along with the corresponding energy density, specific capacity, and cycling life properties in detail. Finally, crucial limitations and future research directions pertaining to these macrocycles in electrochemical energy storage and conversion are addressed. It is hoped that this review is able to inspire interest and enthusiasm in researchers to investigate macrocycles and promote their applications in EES/EEC.
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- Qijian Zhu
- Department of Resources and Environment, Moutai Institute, Renhuai 564500, China;
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- School of Chemistry and Materials, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China;
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- Department of Resources and Environment, Moutai Institute, Renhuai 564500, China;
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- School of Chemistry and Materials, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China;
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Yan L, Li X, Pan H. Modulating Valence Electrons and Na Occupancy in Layered Cathodes for High-Performance Na-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:26280-26287. [PMID: 38720529 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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Na-ion batteries (NIBs) hold promise as a leading option for large-scale energy storage. However, their development faces challenges due to the lack of high-performance cathode materials. P2-type layered oxides are seen as potential cathode materials for NIBs due to higher structure stability, yet their commercialization is hindered by limited capacity and subpar phase transitions during Na extraction and insertion at high voltages. In this study, we introduce a new P2-type cathode material, Na0.76Ni0.23Li0.1Ti0.02Mn0.65O1.998F0.02 (NLTMOF), synthesized with ternary Li/Ti/F substitution. This modification of ternary Li/Ti/F substitution significantly tailors the electronic structures, increasing the number of valence electrons near the Fermi energy level. This facilitates the electronic conductivity and their involvement in charge compensation, thereby enhancing reversible capacity. Additionally, ternary doping synergistically adjusts the Na occupancy at the Na layer for favorable Na extraction without P2-O2 phase transitions even under a high voltage of 4.4 V, boosting cycling stability. As a result, NLTMOF demonstrates a reversible capacity of 110.0 and 132.2 mAh g-1 at 2-4.2 and 2-4.4 V, respectively, and maintains greatly enhanced cycling stability over long cycles. This study sheds light on the design of transition metal oxides for advanced cathode materials through the modulation of electronic structure and Na occupancy in cathode materials, thus promoting the development of NIBs.
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- Lijue Yan
- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Feng N, Gao M, Zhong J, Gu C, Zhang Y, Liu B. Stable Structure and Fast Ion Diffusion: A Flexible MoO 2@Carbon Hollow Nanofiber Film as a Binder-Free Anode for Sodium-Ion Batteries with Superior Kinetics and Excellent Rate Capability. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1452. [PMID: 38891399 PMCID: PMC11174558 DOI: 10.3390/polym16111452] [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: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Designing innovative anode materials that exhibit excellent ion diffusion kinetics, enhanced structural stability, and superior electrical conductivity is imperative for advancing the rapid charge-discharge performance and widespread application of sodium-ion batteries. Hollow-structured materials have received significant attention in electrode design due to their rapid ion diffusion kinetics. Building upon this, we present a high-performance, free-standing MoO2@hollow carbon nanofiber (MoO2@HCNF) electrode, fabricated through facile coaxial electrospinning and subsequent heat treatment. In comparison to MoO2@carbon nanofibers (MoO2@CNFs), the MoO2@HCNF electrode demonstrates superior rate capability, attributed to its larger specific surface area, its higher pseudocapacitance contribution, and the enhanced diffusion kinetics of sodium ions. The discharge capacities of the MoO2@HCNF (MoO2@CNF) electrode at current densities of 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 5.0 A g-1 are 195.55 (155.49), 180.98 (135.20), 163.81 (109.71), 144.05 (90.46), 121.16 (71.21) and 88.90 (44.68) mAh g-1, respectively. Additionally, the diffusion coefficients of sodium ions in the MoO2@HCNFs are 8.74 × 10-12 to 1.37 × 10-12 cm2 s-1, which surpass those of the MoO2@CNFs (6.49 × 10-12 to 9.30 × 10-13 cm2 s-1) during the discharging process. In addition, these prepared electrode materials exhibit outstanding flexibility, which is crucial to the power storage industry and smart wearable devices.
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- Na Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777 Jialingjiang East Road, Qingdao 266520, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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Liu R, Huang W, Liu J, Li Y, Wang J, Liu Q, Ma L, Kwon G, Ehrlich SN, Wu Y, Liu T, Amine K, Li H. Revealing the Nature of Binary-Phase on Structural Stability of Sodium Layered Oxide Cathodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2401048. [PMID: 38760981 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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The emergence of layered sodium transition metal oxides featuring a multiphase structure presents a promising approach for cathode materials in sodium-ion batteries, showcasing notably improved energy storage capacity. However, the advancement of cathodes with multiphase structures faces obstacles due to the limited understanding of the integrated structural effects. Herein, the integrated structural effects by an in-depth structure-chemistry analysis in the developed layered cathode system NaxCu0.1Co0.1Ni0.25Mn0.4Ti0.15O2 with purposely designed P2/O3 phase integration, are comprehended. The results affirm that integrated phase ratio plays a pivotal role in electrochemical/structural stability, particularly at high voltage and with the incorporation of anionic redox. In contrast to previous reports advocating solely for the enhanced electrochemical performance in biphasic structures, it is demonstrated that an inappropriate composite structure is more destructive than a single-phase design. The in situ X-ray diffraction results, coupled with density functional theory computations further confirm that the biphasic structure with P2:O3 = 4:6 shows suppressed irreversible phase transition at high desodiated states and thus exhibits optimized electrochemical performance. These fundamental discoveries provide clues to the design of high-performance layered oxide cathodes for next-generation SIBs.
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- Renbin Liu
- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Chemical Science and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Chemical Science and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- National Synchrotron Light source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- Chemical Science and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Chemical Science and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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Cheng S, Zuo Z, Li Y. Self-Adaptive Graphdiyne/Sn Interface for High-Performance Sodium Storage. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2401240. [PMID: 38733090 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Efficiently reconciling the substantial volume strain with maintaining the stabilities of both interfacial protection and three-dimensional (3D) conductive networks is a scientific and technical challenge in developing tin-based anodes for sodium ion storage. To address this issue, a proof-of-concept self-adaptive protection for the Sn anode is designed, taking advantage of the arbitrary substrate growth of graphdiyne. This protective layer, employing a flexible chain doping strategy, combines the benefits of 2D graphdiyne and linear chain structures to achieve 2D mechanical stability, electronic and ion conductions, ion selectivity, adequate elongation, and flexibility. It establishes close contact with the Sn particles and can adapt to dynamic size changes while effectively facilitating both electronic and ion transports. It successfully mitigates the detrimental effects of particle pulverization and coarsening induced by large-volume changes. The as-obtained Sn electrodes demonstrate exceptional stability, enduring 1800 cycles at a high current density of 2.5 A g-1. This strategy promises to address the general issues associated with large-strain electrodes in next-generation of high-energy-density batteries.
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- Shujin Cheng
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Nandi S, Pumera M. Transition metal dichalcogenide-based materials for rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries: A mini-review. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301434. [PMID: 38212248 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs) have emerged as a promising candidate for energy storage applications and have been extensively investigated over the past few years. Due to their high theoretical capacity, nature of abundance, and high safety, AIBs can be considered an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, the electrochemical performance of AIBs for large-scale applications is still limited due to the poor selection of cathode materials. Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have been regarded as appropriate cathode materials for AIBs due to their wide layer spacing, large surface area, and distinct physiochemical characteristics. This mini-review provides a succinct summary of recent research progress on TMD-based cathode materials in non-aqueous AIBs. The latest developments in the benefits of utilizing 3D-printed electrodes for AIBs are also explored.
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- Sunny Nandi
- New Technologies - Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, Plzeň, 30614, Czech Republic
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- New Technologies - Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, Plzeň, 30614, Czech Republic
- Future Energy and Innovation Laboratory, Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 656/123, Brno, CZ, 616 00, Czech Republic
- Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N), Research Techno Plaza, X-Frontier Block, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 03722, Singapore
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 70800, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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Liu Z, Liu R, Xu S, Tian J, Li J, Li H, Yu T, Chu S, M D'Angelo A, Pang WK, Zhang L, Guo S, Zhou H. Achieving a Deeply Desodiated Stabilized Cathode Material by the High Entropy Strategy for Sodium-ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202405620. [PMID: 38709194 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202405620] [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: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Manganese-based layered oxides are currently of significant interest as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries due to their low toxicity and high specific capacity. However, the practical applications are impeded by sluggish intrinsic Na+ migration and poor structure stability as a result of Jahn-Teller distortion and complicated phase transition. In this study, a high-entropy strategy is proposed to enhance the high-voltage capacity and cycling stability. The designed P2-Na0.67Mn0.6Cu0.08Ni0.09Fe0.18Ti0.05O2 achieves a deeply desodiation and delivers charging capacity of 158.1 mAh g-1 corresponding to 0.61 Na with a high initial Coulombic efficiency of 98.2 %. The charge compensation is attributed to the cationic and anionic redox reactions conjunctively. Moreover, the crystal structure is effectively stabilized, leading to a slight variation of lattice parameters. This research carries implications for the expedited development of low-cost, high-energy-density cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
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- Zhaoguo Liu
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- Australian Synchrotron, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Institute of Functional Nano& Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Lab of Power and Energy Storage Batteries, Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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Conti DM, Urru C, Bruni G, Galinetto P, Albini B, Berbenni V, Girella A, Capsoni D. Na 3MnTi(PO 4) 3/C Nanofiber Free-Standing Electrode for Long-Cycling-Life Sodium-Ion Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:804. [PMID: 38727398 PMCID: PMC11085064 DOI: 10.3390/nano14090804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Self-standing Na3MnTi(PO4)3/carbon nanofiber (CNF) electrodes are successfully synthesized by electrospinning. A pre-synthesized Na3MnTi(PO4)3 is dispersed in a polymeric solution, and the electrospun product is heat-treated at 750 °C in nitrogen flow to obtain active material/CNF electrodes. The active material loading is 10 wt%. SEM, TEM, and EDS analyses demonstrate that the Na3MnTi(PO4)3 particles are homogeneously spread into and within CNFs. The loaded Na3MnTi(PO4)3 displays the NASICON structure; compared to the pre-synthesized material, the higher sintering temperature (750 °C) used to obtain conductive CNFs leads to cell shrinkage along the a axis. The electrochemical performances are appealing compared to a tape-casted electrode appositely prepared. The self-standing electrode displays an initial discharge capacity of 124.38 mAh/g at 0.05C, completely recovered after cycling at an increasing C-rate and a coulombic efficiency ≥98%. The capacity value at 20C is 77.60 mAh/g, and the self-standing electrode exhibits good cycling performance and a capacity retention of 59.6% after 1000 cycles at 1C. Specific capacities of 33.6, 22.6, and 17.3 mAh/g are obtained by further cycling at 5C, 10C, and 20C, and the initial capacity is completely recovered after 1350 cycles. The promising capacity values and cycling performance are due to the easy electrolyte diffusion and contact with the active material, offered by the porous nature of non-woven nanofibers.
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- Debora Maria Conti
- Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Section & C.S.G.I. (Consorzio Interuniversitario per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase), University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (D.M.C.); (C.U.); (G.B.); (V.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Section & C.S.G.I. (Consorzio Interuniversitario per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase), University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (D.M.C.); (C.U.); (G.B.); (V.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Section & C.S.G.I. (Consorzio Interuniversitario per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase), University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (D.M.C.); (C.U.); (G.B.); (V.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Physics, University of Pavia, Via Bassi 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (P.G.); (B.A.)
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- Department of Physics, University of Pavia, Via Bassi 6, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (P.G.); (B.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Section & C.S.G.I. (Consorzio Interuniversitario per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase), University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (D.M.C.); (C.U.); (G.B.); (V.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Section & C.S.G.I. (Consorzio Interuniversitario per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase), University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (D.M.C.); (C.U.); (G.B.); (V.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Section & C.S.G.I. (Consorzio Interuniversitario per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase), University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 16, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (D.M.C.); (C.U.); (G.B.); (V.B.); (A.G.)
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Liu H, Zou F, Liao S, Pan Y, Zhao Z, Gu F, Xu X, Sang X, Han Y, Bu Z, Qin L, Wang Y, Chen G, Ruan M, Li Q, Hu H, Li Q. Reinterpreting the Intercalation-Conversion Mechanism of FeP Anodes in Lithium/Sodium-Ion Batteries from Evolution of the Magnetic Phase. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:4694-4704. [PMID: 38656198 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Batteries with intercalation-conversion-type electrodes tend to achieve high-capacity storage, but the complicated reaction process often suffers from confusing electrochemical mechanisms. Here, we reinterpreted the essential issue about the potential of the conversion reaction and whether there is an intercalation reaction in a lithium/sodium-ion battery (LIB/SIB) with the FeP anode based on the evolution of the magnetic phase. Especially, the ever-present intercalation process in a large voltage range followed by the conversion reaction with extremely low potential was confirmed in FeP LIB, while it is mainly the conversion reaction for the sodium storage mechanism in FeP SIB. The insufficient conversion reaction profoundly limits the actual capacity to the expectedly respectable value. Accordingly, a graphene oxide modification strategy was proposed to increase the reversible capacity of FeP LIB/SIB by 99% and 132%, respectively. The results facilitate the development of anode materials with a high capacity and low operating potential.
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- Hengjun Liu
- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, College of Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Yao Q, Zheng C, Liu K, Wang M, Song J, Cui L, Huang D, Wang N, Dou SX, Bai Z, Yang J. Bi Nanospheres Embedded in N-Doped Carbon Nanowires Facilitate Ultrafast and Ultrastable Sodium Storage. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2401730. [PMID: 38696659 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) are considered as the ideal candidates for the next generation of electrochemical energy storage devices. The major challenges of anode lie in poor cycling stability and the sluggish kinetics attributed to the inherent large Na+ size. In this work, Bi nanosphere encapsulated in N-doped carbon nanowires (Bi@N-C) is assembled by facile electrospinning and carbonization. N-doped carbon mitigates the structure stress/strain during alloying/dealloying, optimizes the ionic/electronic diffusion, and provides fast electron transfer and structural stability. Due to the excellent structure, Bi@N-C shows excellent Na storage performance in SIBs in terms of good cycling stability and rate capacity in half cells and full cells. The fundamental mechanism of the outstanding electrochemical performance of Bi@N-C has been demonstrated through synchrotron in-situ XRD, atomic force microscopy, ex-situ scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and density functional theory (DFT) calculation. Importantly, a deeper understanding of the underlying reasons of the performance improvement is elucidated, which is vital for providing the theoretical basis for application of SIBs.
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- Qian Yao
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd., Dezhou, 253024, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Center for Nano-Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Wang W, Wang B, Li Y, Wang N, Xu Y, Wang C, Sun Y, Hu H. Hard Carbon Derived From Different Precursors for Sodium Storage. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202301146. [PMID: 38445813 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202301146] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Due to the almost unlimited resource and acceptable performance, Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have been regarded as a promising alternative for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for grid-scale energy storage. As the key material of SIBs, hard carbon (HC) plays a decisive role in determining the batteries' performance. Nevertheless, the micro-structure of HCs is quite complex and the random organization of turbostratically stacked graphene layers, closed pores, and defects make the structure-performance relationship insufficiently revealed. On the other hand, the impending large-scale deployment of SIBs leads to producing HCs with low-cost and abundant precursors actively pursued. In this work, the recent progress of preparing HCs from different precursors including biomass, polymers, and fossil fuels is summarized with close attention to the influences of precursors on the structural evolution of HCs. After a brief introduction of the structural features of HCs, the recent understanding of the structure-performance relationship of HCs for sodium storage is summarized. Then, the main focus is concentrated on the progress of producing HCs from distinct precursors. After that, the pros and cons of HCs derived from different precursors are comprehensively compared to conclude the selection rules of precursors. Finally, the further directions of HCs are deeply discussed to end this review.
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- Wanli Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, China
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Li Y, Mazzio KA, Yaqoob N, Sun Y, Freytag AI, Wong D, Schulz C, Baran V, Mendez ASJ, Schuck G, Zając M, Kaghazchi P, Adelhelm P. Competing Mechanisms Determine Oxygen Redox in Doped Ni-Mn Based Layered Oxides for Na-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309842. [PMID: 38269958 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Cation doping is an effective strategy for improving the cyclability of layered oxide cathode materials through suppression of phase transitions in the high voltage region. In this study, Mg and Sc are chosen as dopants in P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2, and both have found to positively impact the cycling stability, but influence the high voltage regime in different ways. Through a combination of synchrotron-based methods and theoretical calculations it is shown that it is more than just suppression of the P2 to O2 phase transition that is critical for promoting the favorable properties, and that the interplay between Ni and O activity is also a critical aspect that dictates the performance. With Mg doping, the Ni activity can be enhanced while simultaneously suppressing the O activity. This is surprising because it is in contrast to what has been reported in other Mn-based layered oxides where Mg is known to trigger oxygen redox. This contradiction is addressed by proposing a competing mechanism between Ni and Mg that impacts differences in O activity in Na0.67MgxNi0.33- xMn0.67O2 (x < 0 < 0.33). These findings provide a new direction in understanding the effects of cation doping on the electrochemical behavior of layered oxides.
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- Yongchun Li
- Institut für Chemie, Humboldt-University Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Chemie, Humboldt-University Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489, Berlin, Germany
- Joint Research Group "Operando Battery Analysis" (CE-GOBA), Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Energy and Climate Research Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1), 52425, Jülich, Germany
- MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, Enschede, 7500 AE, The Netherlands
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- Institut für Chemie, Humboldt-University Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489, Berlin, Germany
- Joint Research Group "Operando Battery Analysis" (CE-GOBA), Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Chemie, Humboldt-University Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489, Berlin, Germany
- Joint Research Group "Operando Battery Analysis" (CE-GOBA), Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Dynamics and Transport in Quantum Materials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialen und Energie, GmbH, Albert-Einstein-Strasse 15, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Dynamics and Transport in Quantum Materials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialen und Energie, GmbH, Albert-Einstein-Strasse 15, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Notkestraße 85, 22607, Hamburg, Germany
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Notkestraße 85, 22607, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department Structure and Dynamics of Energy Materials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS, Jagiellonian University, ul, Czerwone Maki 98, Kraków, 30-392, Poland
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Energy and Climate Research Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1), 52425, Jülich, Germany
- MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, Enschede, 7500 AE, The Netherlands
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- Institut für Chemie, Humboldt-University Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489, Berlin, Germany
- Joint Research Group "Operando Battery Analysis" (CE-GOBA), Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, GmbH, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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Li C, Pu S, Liu J, Huang Y, Chen J, Xiang X, Fu L, Zou C, Li X, Wang M, Lin Y, Cao H. Enhancing Kinetics in Sodium Super Ion Conductor Na 3MnTi(PO 4) 3 through Microbe-Assisted and Structural Optimization. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:22035-22047. [PMID: 38639478 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Sodium (Na) super ion conductor (NASICON) structure Na3MnTi(PO4)3 (NMTP) is considered a promising cathode for sodium-ion batteries due to its reversible three-electron reaction. However, the inferior electronic conductivity and sluggish reaction kinetics limit its practical applications. Herein, we successfully constructed a three-dimensional cross-linked porous architecture NMTP material (AsN@NMTP/C) by a natural microbe of Aspergillus niger (AsN), and the structure of different NMTP cathodes was optimized by adjusting different transition metal Mn/Ti ratios. Both approaches effectively altered the three-dimensional NMTP structure, not only improving electronic conductivity and controlling Na+ diffusion pathways but also enhancing the electrochemical kinetics of the material. The resultant AsN@NMTP/C-650, sintered at 650 °C, exhibits better electrochemical performance with higher reversible three-electron reactions corresponding to the voltage platforms of Ti4+/3+, Mn3+/2+, and Mn4+/3+ around 2.1, 3.6, and 4.1 V (vs Na+/Na), respectively. The capacity retention rate is up to 89.3% after 1000 cycles at a 2C rate. Moreover, a series of results confirms that the Na3.4Mn1.2Ti0.8(PO4)3 cathode has the most excellent electrochemical performance when the Mn/Ti ratio is 1.2/0.8, with a high capacity of 96.59 mAh g-1 and 97.1% capacity retention after 500 cycles.
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- Caixia Li
- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
- Energy Storage Research Institute, School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
- The Center of Functional Materials for Working Fluids of Oil and Gas Field, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
- Energy Storage Research Institute, School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
- Energy Storage Research Institute, School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China
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- Institute of Blood Transfusion, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu 610052, China
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Dong H, Kang N, Li L, Li L, Yu Y, Chou S. Versatile Nitrogen-Centered Organic Redox-Active Materials for Alkali Metal-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311401. [PMID: 38181392 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Versatile nitrogen-centered organic redox-active molecules have gained significant attention in alkali metal-ion batteries (AMIBs) due to their low cost, low toxicity, and ease of preparation. Specially, their multiple reaction categories (anion/cation insertion types of reaction) and higher operating voltage, when compared to traditional conjugated carbonyl materials, underscore their promising prospects. However, the high solubility of nitrogen-centered redox active materials in organic electrolyte and their low electronic conductivity contribute to inferior cycling performance, sluggish reaction kinetics, and limited rate capability. This review provides a detailed overview of nitrogen-centered redox-active materials, encompassing their redox chemistry, solutions to overcome shortcomings, characterization of charge storage mechanisms, and recent progress. Additionally, prospects and directions are proposed for future investigations. It is anticipated that this review will stimulate further exploration of underlying mechanisms and interface chemistry through in situ characterization techniques, thereby promoting the practical application of nitrogen-centered redox-active materials in AMIBs.
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- Huanhuan Dong
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Lu Z, Yang H, Guo Y, Lin H, Shan P, Wu S, He P, Yang Y, Yang QH, Zhou H. Consummating ion desolvation in hard carbon anodes for reversible sodium storage. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3497. [PMID: 38664385 PMCID: PMC11045730 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47522-y] [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: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Hard carbons are emerging as the most viable anodes to support the commercialization of sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries due to their competitive performance. However, the hard carbon anode suffers from low initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE), and the ambiguous Na-ion (Na+) storage mechanism and interfacial chemistry fail to give a reasonable interpretation. Here, we have identified the time-dependent ion pre-desolvation on the nanopore of hard carbons, which significantly affects the Na+ storage efficiency by altering the solvation structure of electrolytes. Consummating the pre-desolvation by extending the aging time, generates a highly aggregated electrolyte configuration inside the nanopore, resulting in negligible reductive decomposition of electrolytes. When applying the above insights, the hard carbon anodes achieve a high average ICE of 98.21% in the absence of any Na supplementation techniques. Therefore, the negative-to-positive capacity ratio can be reduced to 1.02 for full cells, which enables an improved energy density. The insight into hard carbons and related interphases may be extended to other battery systems and support the continued development of battery technology.
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- Ziyang Lu
- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, P. R. China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Micro-structures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Micro-structures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, P. R. China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China.
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- Graduate School of System and Information Engineering, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Micro-structures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Micro-structures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, P. R. China.
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Zhang J, Zhang C, Han Y, Zhao X, Liu W, Ding Y. A surface-modified Na 3V 2(PO 4) 2F 3 cathode with high rate capability and cycling stability for sodium ion batteries. RSC Adv 2024; 14:13703-13710. [PMID: 38681834 PMCID: PMC11044120 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00427b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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High voltage, high rate, and cycling-stable cathodes are urgently needed for development of commercially viable sodium ion batteries (SIBs). Herein, we report a facial ball-milling to synthesize a carbon-coated Na3V2(PO4)2F3 composite (C-NVPF). Benefiting from the highly conductive carbon layer, the C-NVPF material exhibits a high reversible capacity (110.6 mA h g-1 at 0.1C), long-term cycle life (54% of capacity retention up to 2000 cycles at 5C), and excellent rate performance (35.1 mA h g-1 at 30C). The present results suggest promising applications of the C-NVPF material as a high-performance cathode for sodium ion batteries.
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- Jiexin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Power Transmission Technology (State Grid Smart Grid Research Institute Co. Ltd) Beijing 102209 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Power Transmission Technology (State Grid Smart Grid Research Institute Co. Ltd) Beijing 102209 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Power Transmission Technology (State Grid Smart Grid Research Institute Co. Ltd) Beijing 102209 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Power Transmission Technology (State Grid Smart Grid Research Institute Co. Ltd) Beijing 102209 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Power Transmission Technology (State Grid Smart Grid Research Institute Co. Ltd) Beijing 102209 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Power Transmission Technology (State Grid Smart Grid Research Institute Co. Ltd) Beijing 102209 China
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Patel M, Mishra K, Chaudhary NA, Madhani V, Chaudhari JJ, Kumar D. A sodium ion conducting gel polymer electrolyte with counterbalance between 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate and tetra ethylene glycol dimethyl ether for electrochemical applications. RSC Adv 2024; 14:14358-14373. [PMID: 38690115 PMCID: PMC11060415 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01615g] [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: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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For sodium batteries, the development of gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) with remarkable electrochemical properties is in its early stage and persists to be a challenge. In this report we have synthesized a series of GPEs containing a poly(vinyllidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVdF-HFP) and poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) as blend polymer, sodium perchlorate (NaClO4) as ion-conducting salt and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (EMIM-BF4) and tetra ethylene glycol dimethyl ether (TEGDME) as molecular solvents. The counter balance between EMIM-BF4 and TEGDME is maintained by the electrolyte, which is formed through the optimal weight ratio of 2 : 1. GPEs have an advantageous set of properties, including stability window of 5 V, Na+ transference number of 0.20, and a room-temperature ionic conductivity of 5.8 × 10-3 S cm-1. According to enthalpy and entropy calculations, optimized GPE yields the highest amount of disorder or amorphicity and contributes to greatest conductivity. XRD analysis supports this argument. Thermal investigations show that optimized GPE may preserve gel phase up to 125 °C. The prototype sodium cell fabricated with optimize GPE has a specific capacity of 281 mA h g-1 and open circuit voltage of 2.5 V. The optimized GPE exhibits potential for future electrochemical applications.
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- Maitri Patel
- Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad Gujarat-382424 India
- Vishwakarma Government Engineering College Ahmedabad Gujarat-382424 India
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- Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) Pune-412115 India
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- Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Vadodara Gujarat-390002 India
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- Department of Applied Sciences (Physis), Parul University Vadodara Gujarat-391760 India
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- Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad Gujarat-382424 India
- Vishwakarma Government Engineering College Ahmedabad Gujarat-382424 India
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- Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad Gujarat-382424 India
- Regional Institute of Education Mysuru, National Council of Educational Research and Training Mysuru-570006 Karnataka India
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Li J, Wang C, Wang R, Zhang C, Li G, Davey K, Zhang S, Guo Z. Progress and perspectives on iron-based electrode materials for alkali metal-ion batteries: a critical review. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4154-4229. [PMID: 38470073 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00819c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Iron-based materials with significant physicochemical properties, including high theoretical capacity, low cost and mechanical and thermal stability, have attracted research attention as electrode materials for alkali metal-ion batteries (AMIBs). However, practical implementation of some iron-based materials is impeded by their poor conductivity, large volume change, and irreversible phase transition during electrochemical reactions. In this review we critically assess advances in the chemical synthesis and structural design, together with modification strategies, of iron-based compounds for AMIBs, to obviate these issues. We assess and categorize structural and compositional regulation and its effects on the working mechanisms and electrochemical performances of AMIBs. We establish insight into their applications and determine practical challenges in their development. We provide perspectives on future directions and likely outcomes. We conclude that for boosted electrochemical performance there is a need for better design of structures and compositions to increase ionic/electronic conductivity and the contact area between active materials and electrolytes and to obviate the large volume change and low conductivity. Findings will be of interest and benefit to researchers and manufacturers for sustainable development of advanced rechargeable ion batteries using iron-based electrode materials.
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- Junzhe Li
- Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Fabrication and Surface Technology of Advanced Metal Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia.
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Wang J, Zhu YF, Su Y, Guo JX, Chen S, Liu HK, Dou SX, Chou SL, Xiao Y. Routes to high-performance layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4230-4301. [PMID: 38477330 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00929g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are experiencing a large-scale renaissance to supplement or replace expensive lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and low energy density lead-acid batteries in electrical energy storage systems and other applications. In this case, layered oxide materials have become one of the most popular cathode candidates for SIBs because of their low cost and comparatively facile synthesis method. However, the intrinsic shortcomings of layered oxide cathodes, which severely limit their commercialization process, urgently need to be addressed. In this review, inherent challenges associated with layered oxide cathodes for SIBs, such as their irreversible multiphase transition, poor air stability, and low energy density, are systematically summarized and discussed, together with strategies to overcome these dilemmas through bulk phase modulation, surface/interface modification, functional structure manipulation, and cationic and anionic redox optimization. Emphasis is placed on investigating variations in the chemical composition and structural configuration of layered oxide cathodes and how they affect the electrochemical behavior of the cathodes to illustrate how these issues can be addressed. The summary of failure mechanisms and corresponding modification strategies of layered oxide cathodes presented herein provides a valuable reference for scientific and practical issues related to the development of SIBs.
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- Jingqiang Wang
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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Jha PK, Barpanda P. Role of Co Content on the Electrode Properties of P3-Type K 0.5Mn 1-xCo xO 2 Potassium Insertion Materials. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:7137-7145. [PMID: 38588508 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c03747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Potassium-ion batteries are widely being pursued as potential candidates for stationary (grid) storage, where energy dense K+ insertion cathodes are central to economic and energy efficient operation. To develop robust K-based cathodes, it is key to correlate their underlying electronic states to the final electrochemical performance. Here, we report the synthesis and structure-electrochemical property correlation in P3-type K0.5Mn1-xCoxO2 binary layered oxide cathodes. Spectroscopic analyses revealed a random distribution of Mn and Co in transition metal layers in the oxygen anion framework. In this solid-solution family, Co substitution improved the electronic conductivity and structural stability of P3 phases by minimizing local lattice distortion. Co substitution led to a systematic shift of the Co4+/Co3+ and Mn4+/Mn3+ redox potentials. Galvanostatic cycling showed that the Co substitution reduced the initial capacity while improving the cycling stability. The role of Co on final electrochemical properties of P3-layered oxides has been elucidated as a design tool to develop practical potassium-ion batteries.
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- Pawan Kumar Jha
- Faraday Materials Laboratory (FaMaL), Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
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- Faraday Materials Laboratory (FaMaL), Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Electrochemical Energy Storage, Ulm 89081, Germany
- Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe 76021, Germany
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Ye XJ, Zhao R, Xiong X, Wang XH, Liu CS. A first-principles study of the BC 3N 2 monolayer and a BC 3N 2/graphene heterostructure as promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:11738-11745. [PMID: 38563831 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp04804g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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High-performance sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) require anode materials with high capacity and fast kinetics. Based on first-principles calculations, we propose BC3N2 and BC3N2/graphene (B/G) heterostructure as potential SIB anode materials. The BC3N2 monolayer exhibits intrinsic metallic behavior. In addition, BC3N2 possesses a low Na+ diffusion barrier (0.15 eV), a high storage capacity (777 mA h g-1), a low open-circuit voltage (0.72 V), and a tiny axial expansion (0.36%). Compared with the BC3N2 monolayer, the B/G heterostructure exhibits a lower diffusion barrier of 0.027 eV, suggesting a much faster diffusion. More importantly, although the B/G heterostructure possesses heavier molar weight, its theoretical capacity (689 mA h g-1) is comparable to that of the BC3N2 monolayer. Based on the above-mentioned properties, we hope both the BC3N2 monolayer and the B/G heterostructure would be promising anodes for SIBs.
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- Xiao-Juan Ye
- College of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- College of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, China.
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He WH, Guo YJ, Wang EH, Ding L, Chang X, Chang YX, Lei ZQ, Xin S, Li H, Wang B, Zhang QY, Xu L, Yin YX, Guo YG. Boosting Sodium Compensation Efficiency via a CNT/MnO 2 Catalyst toward High-Performance Na-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:18971-18979. [PMID: 38578663 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The formation of a solid electrolyte interphase on carbon anodes causes irreversible loss of Na+ ions, significantly compromising the energy density of Na-ion full cells. Sodium compensation additives can effectively address the irreversible sodium loss but suffer from high decomposition voltage induced by low electrochemical activity. Herein, we propose a universal electrocatalytic sodium compensation strategy by introducing a carbon nanotube (CNT)/MnO2 catalyst to realize full utilization of sodium compensation additives at a much-reduced decomposition voltage. The well-organized CNT/MnO2 composite with high catalytic activity, good electronic conductivity, and abundant reaction sites enables sodium compensation additives to decompose at significantly reduced voltages (from 4.40 to 3.90 V vs Na+/Na for sodium oxalate, 3.88 V for sodium carbonate, and even 3.80 V for sodium citrate). As a result, sodium oxalate as the optimal additive achieves a specific capacity of 394 mAh g-1, almost reaching its theoretical capacity in the first charge, increasing the energy density of the Na-ion full cell from 111 to 158 Wh kg-1 with improved cycle stability and rate capability. This work offers a valuable approach to enhance sodium compensation efficiency, promising high-performance energy storage devices in the future.
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- Wei-Huan He
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Smart Energy, Beijing 102209, P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Smart Energy, Beijing 102209, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
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- Beijing Institute of Smart Energy, Beijing 102209, P.R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Senadheera D, Carrillo-Bohorquez O, Nachaki EO, Jorn R, Kuroda DG, Kumar R. Probing the Electrode-Electrolyte Interface of Sodium/Glyme-Based Battery Electrolytes. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2024; 128:5798-5808. [PMID: 38629115 PMCID: PMC11017320 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c08083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) are promising systems for large-scale energy storage solutions; yet, further enhancements are required for their commercial viability. Improving the electrochemical performance of NIBs goes beyond the chemical description of the electrolyte and electrode materials as it requires a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms that govern the interface between electrodes and electrolytes. In particular, the decomposition reactions occurring at these interfaces lead to the formation of surface films. Previous work has revealed that the solvation structure of cations in the electrolyte has a significant influence on the formation and properties of these surface films. Here, an experimentally validated molecular dynamics study is performed on a 1 M NaTFSI salt in glymes of different lengths placed between two graphite electrodes having a constant bias potential. The focus of this study is on describing the solvation environment around the sodium ions at the electrode-electrolyte interface as a function of glyme chain length and applied potential. The results of the study show that the diglyme/TFSI system presents features at the interface that significantly differ from those of the triglyme/TFSI and tetraglyme/TFSI systems. These computational predictions are successfully corroborated by the experimentally measured capacitance of these systems. In addition, the dominant solvation structures at the interface explain the electrochemical stability of the system as they are consistent with cyclic voltammetry characterization.
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- Department
of Chemistry, 232 Choppin Hall, Louisiana
State University, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, 232 Choppin Hall, Louisiana
State University, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, 232 Choppin Hall, Louisiana
State University, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, 232 Choppin Hall, Louisiana
State University, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana 70803, United States
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Wang B, Fitzpatrick JR, Brookfield A, Fielding AJ, Reynolds E, Entwistle J, Tong J, Spencer BF, Baldock S, Hunter K, Kavanagh CM, Tapia-Ruiz N. Electron paramagnetic resonance as a tool to determine the sodium charge storage mechanism of hard carbon. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3013. [PMID: 38589362 PMCID: PMC11001870 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45460-3] [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: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Hard carbon is a promising negative electrode material for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries due to the ready availability of their precursors and high reversible charge storage. The reaction mechanisms that drive the sodiation properties in hard carbons and subsequent electrochemical performance are strictly linked to the characteristic slope and plateau regions observed in the voltage profile of these materials. This work shows that electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy is a powerful and fast diagnostic tool to predict the extent of the charge stored in the slope and plateau regions during galvanostatic tests in hard carbon materials. EPR lineshape simulation and temperature-dependent measurements help to separate the nature of the spins in mechanochemically modified hard carbon materials synthesised at different temperatures. This proves relationships between structure modification and electrochemical signatures in the galvanostatic curves to obtain information on their sodium storage mechanism. Furthermore, through ex situ EPR studies we study the evolution of these EPR signals at different states of charge to further elucidate the storage mechanisms in these carbons. Finally, we discuss the interrelationship between EPR spectroscopy data of the hard carbon samples studied and their corresponding charging storage mechanism.
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- Bin Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YB, UK
- The Faraday Institution, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Quad One, Didcot, OX11 0RA, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YB, UK
- The Faraday Institution, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Quad One, Didcot, OX11 0RA, UK
- Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, UK
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- The National Research Facility for Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, Photon Science Institute, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moore University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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- ISIS Neutron and Muon Spallation Source, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxford, OX11 0QX, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YB, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YB, UK
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- Deregallera Ltd, Unit 2 De Clare Court, Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, Wales, CF83 3HU, UK
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- Deregallera Ltd, Unit 2 De Clare Court, Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, Wales, CF83 3HU, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YB, UK.
- The Faraday Institution, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Quad One, Didcot, OX11 0RA, UK.
- Department of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, UK.
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Hao Z, Shi X, Zhu W, Yang Z, Zhou X, Wang C, Li L, Hua W, Ma CQ, Chou S. Boosting Multielectron Reaction Stability of Sodium Vanadium Phosphate by High-Entropy Substitution. ACS NANO 2024; 18:9354-9364. [PMID: 38517038 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) based on the multielectron reactions between V2+ and V5+ has been considered a promising cathode for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, it still suffers from unsatisfactory stability, caused by the poor reversibility of the V5+/V4+ redox couple and structure evolution. Herein, we propos a strategy that combines high-entropy substitution and electrolyte optimization to boost the reversible multielectron reactions of NVP. The high reversibility of the V5+/V4+ redox couple and crystalline structure evolution are disclosed by in situ X-ray absorption near-edge structure spectra and in situ X-ray diffraction. Meanwhile, the electrochemical reaction kinetics of high-entropy substitution NVP (HE-NVP) can be further improved in the diglyme-based electrolyte. These enable HE-NVP to deliver a superior electrochemical performance (capacity retention of 93.1% after 2000 cycles; a large reversible capacity of 120 mAh g-1 even at 5.0 A g-1). Besides, the long cycle life and high power density of the HE-NVP∥natural graphite full-cell configuration demonstrated the superiority of HE-NVP cathode in SIBs. This work highlights that the synergism of high-entropy substitution and electrolyte optimization is a powerful strategy to enhance the sodium-storage performance of polyanionic cathodes for SIBs.
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- Zhiqiang Hao
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh KY16 9ST, St Andrews, U.K
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, West Xianning Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, People's Republic of China
- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, D-76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- i-Lab & Printable Electronics Research Centre, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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Eren EO, Esen C, Scoppola E, Song Z, Senokos E, Zschiesche H, Cruz D, Lauermann I, Tarakina NV, Kumru B, Antonietti M, Giusto P. Microporous Sulfur-Carbon Materials with Extended Sodium Storage Window. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2310196. [PMID: 38350734 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202310196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Developing high-performance carbonaceous anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is still a grand quest for a more sustainable future of energy storage. Introducing sulfur within a carbon framework is one of the most promising attempts toward the development of highly efficient anode materials. Herein, a microporous sulfur-rich carbon anode obtained from a liquid sulfur-containing oligomer is introduced. The sodium storage mechanism shifts from surface-controlled to diffusion-controlled at higher synthesis temperatures. The different storage mechanisms and electrode performances are found to be independent of the bare electrode material's interplanar spacing. Therefore, these differences are attributed to an increased microporosity and a thiophene-rich chemical environment. The combination of these properties enables extending the plateau region to higher potential and achieving reversible overpotential sodium storage. Moreover, in-operando small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) reveals reversible electron density variations within the pore structure, in good agreement with the pore-filling sodium storage mechanism occurring in hard carbons (HCs). Eventually, the depicted framework will enable the design of high-performance anode materials for sodium-ion batteries with competitive energy density.
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- Enis Oğuzhan Eren
- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, 14195, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Heterogeneous Reactions, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, 45470, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- PVcomB, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
- Aerospace Structures and Materials Department, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629 HS, The Netherlands
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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Jeong HT, Kim WJ. Enhancing Durability and Capacity Retention of Ultrafine-Grained Aluminum Foil Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:13662-13673. [PMID: 38441999 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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In this study, we present our successful fabrication of commercial-grade pure aluminum anode foil (99.5%, 2NAl) with an ultrafine-grained (UFG) microstructure and high hardness, achieved through cold rolling. Under identical rolling conditions, a coarse-grained microstructure with a low hardness was attained from the high-purity Al foil (99.99%, 4NAl). The UFG 2NAl foil exhibited enhanced lithium-ion diffusivity and reduced nucleation and activation overpotentials for forming the β-LiAl phase compared to the 4NAl foil. The high-density grain boundaries in the UFG 2NAl foil facilitated the rapid formation of a uniform β-LiAl phase layer on its surface, thereby mitigating mechanical damage within the β-LiAl phase layer caused by volume changes during the lithiation and delithiation processes. The high hardness of the UFG 2NAl sample effectively prevented macroscopic plastic deformation during cycling, thus preserving the integrity of the β-LiAl phase layer and inhibiting the formation of cracks within the unreacted Al matrix. The collective advantages of reduced overpotential, enhanced Li-ion diffusivity, and high resistance to mechanical damage and plastic deformation in UFG 2NAl contribute to its superior durability and capacity retention compared to the high-purity Al in electrochemical cycling.
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- Hee-Tae Jeong
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hongik University, Mapo-gu, Sangsu-dong 72-1, Seoul 121-791, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hongik University, Mapo-gu, Sangsu-dong 72-1, Seoul 121-791, Republic of Korea
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Liu Y, Han Y, Song Z, Song W, Miao Z, Chen Y, Ding J, Hu W. Accelerating the Phase Formation Kinetics of Alluaudite Sodium Iron Sulfate Cathodes via Ultrafast Thermal Shock. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:13828-13838. [PMID: 38448219 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Alluaudite sodium iron sulfate (NFS) exhibits great potential for use in sodium-ion battery cathodes due to its elevated operating potential and abundant element reserves. However, conventional solid-state methods demonstrate a low heating/cooling rate and sluggish reaction kinetics, requiring a long thermal treatment to effectively fabricate NFS cathodes. Herein, we propose a thermal shock (TS) strategy to synthesize alluaudite sodium iron sulfate cathodes using either hydrous or anhydrous raw materials. The analysis of the phase formation process reveals that TS treatment can significantly facilitate the removal of crystal water and decomposition of the intermediate phase Na2Fe(SO4)2 in the hydrous precursor. In the case of the anhydrous precursor, the kinetics of the combination reaction between Na2SO4 and FeSO4 can be also accelerated by TS treatment. Consequently, pure NFS phase formation can be completed after a substantially shorter time of post-sintering, thereby saving significant time and energy. The TS-treated NFS cathode derived from hydrous precursor exhibits higher retention after 200 cycles at 1C and better rate capability than the counterpart prepared by conventional long-term tube furnace sintering, demonstrating the great potential of this novel strategy.
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- Yuhang Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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Liu Z, Pu N, Yuan Y, Yang Q, Shen H, Nie H, Hou R, Yang C. Role of iron oxide in retarding the graphitization of de-oiled asphaltenes for amorphous carbon. RSC Adv 2024; 14:9968-9974. [PMID: 38533098 PMCID: PMC10964201 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00642a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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The solvent deasphalting (SDA) process is widely recognized as a significant technology in processing inferior oil. However, de-oiled asphaltene (DOA), which accounts for about 30% of feedstocks, is not well utilized in conventional processing methods to date. Considering its complicated structure and high heteroatom and metal contents, DOA is suitable for preparing amorphous carbon. Herein, we obtained amorphous carbon from inferior de-oiled asphaltene through direct carbonization of a mixture of DOA and Fe2O3 and revealed the mechanism of iron oxide in retarding graphitization to increase the disordered structure content. After the addition of Fe2O3, XRD results showed that the content of amorphous carbon increased from 25.57% to 59.48%, and a higher defect degree could also be observed in Raman spectra, thus resulting in better electrochemical performance in Na-ion half-cells. As a coke core, Fe2O3 could accelerate the polycondensation of asphaltene molecules; meanwhile, oxygen species derived from Fe2O3 could capture excess H free radicals in the initial pyrolysis stage, which inhibited the formation of planar polycyclic aromatic molecules and weakened π-π interactions. Moreover, O atoms could embed into the carbon skeleton by reacting with DOA at higher temperatures, which could further twist and break the intact carbon layer. Both of the factors enhanced the proportion of amorphous carbon. This work not only provides a new understanding of controlling the carbonization process, but it also promotes the development of the SDA process.
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- Zhiwei Liu
- Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPEC Beijing 100083 PR China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPEC Beijing 100083 PR China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPEC Beijing 100083 PR China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPEC Beijing 100083 PR China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPEC Beijing 100083 PR China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPEC Beijing 100083 PR China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPEC Beijing 100083 PR China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, SINOPEC Beijing 100083 PR China
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Otono T, Nasu A, Asakura T, Kowada H, Motohashi K, Tatsumisago M, Sakuda A, Hayashi A. High-Sodium-Concentration Sodium Oxythioborosilicate Glass Synthesized via Ambient Pressure Method with Sodium Polysulfides. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:4589-4594. [PMID: 38425283 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The practical utilization of all-solid-state sodium batteries necessitates the development of a mass synthesis process for high-alkali-content sulfide glass electrolytes, which are characterized by both high ionic conductivity and remarkable formability. Typically, vacuum sealing and quenching are conventional techniques employed during the manufacturing process. In this paper, we present a novel approach, a pioneering method for the production of sulfide glass electrolytes with high alkali concentrations, achieved through ambient-pressure heat treatment and a gradual cooling process. We enhance the glass-forming ability of Na3BS3 by incorporating a small quantity of SiO2. The ionic conductivity of the resulting Na3BS3·0.225SiO2 (molar ratio) glass exhibited 1.5 × 10-5 S cm-1 at 25 °C, surpassing that of Na3BS3 glass. An all-solid-state cell utilizing Na3BS3·0.225SiO2 glass is successfully operated as a secondary battery at 60 °C. Our findings suggest that sodium oxythioborosilicate glass with electrochemical properties identical to those of Na3BS3 can be prepared without the need for quenching. These results propel the advancement of research in the domain of mass production processes tailored for high-alkali-content sulfide glass.
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- Tomoya Otono
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1, Gakuen-cho, Naka-ku, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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Li J, Liang Z, Jin Y, Yu B, Wang T, Wang T, Zhou L, Xia H, Zhang K, Chen M. A High-Voltage Cathode Material with Ultralong Cycle Performance for Sodium-Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2301742. [PMID: 38461542 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Vanadium-based polyanionic materials are promising electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their outstanding advantages such as high voltage, acceptable specific capacity, excellent structural reversibility, good thermal stability, etc. Polyanionic compounds, moreover, can exhibit excellent multiplicity performance as well as good cycling stability after well-designed carbon covering and bulk-phase doping and thus have attracted the attention of multiple researchers in recent years. In this paper, after the modification of carbon capping and bulk-phase nitrogen doping, compared to pristine Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 , the well optimized Na3 V(PO3 )3 N/C possesses improved electromagnetic induction strength and structural stability, therefore exhibits exceptional cycling capability of 96.11% after 500 cycles at 2 C (1 C = 80 mA g-1 ) with an elevated voltage platform of 4 V (vs Na+ /Na). Meanwhile, the designed Na3 V(PO3 )3 N/C possesses an exceptionally low volume change of ≈0.12% during cycling, demonstrating its quasi-zero strain property, ensuring an impressive capacity retention of 70.26% after 10,000 cycles at 2 C. This work provides a facial and cost-effective synthesis method to obtain stable vanadium-based phosphate materials and highlights the enhanced electrochemical properties through the strategy of carbon rapping and bulk-phase nitrogen doping.
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- Jiaqi Li
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Herbert Gleiter Institute of Nanoscience, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Herbert Gleiter Institute of Nanoscience, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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