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Ma Q, Cao M, Fu Z, Wang R, Xiong P, Hua K, Zhang L, Zhou T, Li H, Zhang C. Design of Linear-Polymer-Coated Graphene Nanosheets with π-Conjugated Structure and Multi-Active-Center for Long-Lifespan and High-Rate Li-Storage Performance. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:35033-35042. [PMID: 38938082 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05191] [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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Organic material holds immense potential for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their eco-friendly nature, high structural designability, abundant sources, and high theoretical capacity. However, the limited redox-active sites, low electronic conductivity, sluggish ionic diffusion, and high solubility hinder their practical application. Here, we reported the use of a linear polymer called poly(naphthalenetetracarboxylic dianhydride-pyrene-4,5,9,10-tetraone)-coated graphene nanosheets (NPT/rGO) as a cathode material for LIBs. The NPT polymer has a rotation angle of approximately 63° between each plane, which helps in exposing the active sites and preventing structural pulverization during cycling. The highly conjugated skeleton of the polymer, along with graphene, forms a synergistic effect through a π-π interaction. This combination enhances the conductivity and restricts solubility. Additionally, the linear structure of NPT and the two-dimensional rGO substrates work together to enhance charge transfer and ion diffusion rates, resulting in faster reaction kinetics. Consequently, NPT/rGO exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in terms of high capacity, superior cyclic stability, and good rate capability for LIBs. Moreover, through the combination of experimental investigations and theoretical simulations, a multiple electron reaction mechanism, an efficient Li-ion storage behavior, and a reversible dynamic evolution have been revealed. This study introduces a rational molecular design approach to enhance the electrochemical performance of polyimide derivatives, thereby contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge organic electrode materials for LIBs.
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- Quanwei Ma
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Centre of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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Song L, Zhang S, Duan L, Li R, Xu Y, Liao J, Sun L, Zhou X, Guo Z. Tunable Interfacial Electric Field-Mediated Cobalt-Doped FeSe/Fe 3Se 4 Heterostructure for High-Efficiency Potassium Storage. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202405648. [PMID: 38660735 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202405648] [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: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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The interfacial electric field (IEF) in the heterostructure can accelerate electron transport and ion migration, thereby enhancing the electrochemical performance of potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). Nevertheless, the quantification and modulation of the IEF for high-efficiency PIB anodes currently remains a blank slate. Herein, we achieve for the first time the quantification and tuning of IEF via amorphous carbon-coated undifferentiated cobalt-doped FeSe/Fe3Se4 heterostructure (denoted UN-CoFe4Se5/C) for efficient potassium storage. Co doping can increase the IEF in FeSe/Fe3Se4, thereby improving the electron transport, promoting the potassium adsorption capacity, and lowering the diffusion barrier. As expected, the IEF magnitude in UN-CoFe4Se5/C is experimentally quantified as 62.84 mV, which is 3.65 times larger than that of amorphous carbon-coated FeSe/Fe3Se4 heterostructure (Fe4Se5/C). Benefiting from the strong IEF, UN-CoFe4Se5/C as a PIB anode exhibits superior rate capability (145.8 mAh g-1 at 10.0 A g-1) and long cycle lifespan (capacity retention of 95.1 % over 3000 cycles at 1.0 A g-1). Furthermore, this undifferentiated doping strategy can universally regulate the IEF magnitude in CoSe2/Co9Se8 and FeS2/Fe7S8 heterostructures. This work can provide fundamental insights into the design of advanced PIB electrodes.
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- Lili Song
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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Guo S, Qin L, Wu J, Liu Z, Huang Y, Xie Y, Fang G, Liang S. Conversion-type anode chemistry with interfacial compatibility toward Ah-level near-neutral high-voltage zinc ion batteries. Natl Sci Rev 2024; 11:nwae181. [PMID: 38912515 PMCID: PMC11193386 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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High-voltage aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) with a high-safety near-neutral electrolyte is of great significance for practical sustainable application; however, they suffer from anode and electrode/electrolyte interfacial incompatibility. Herein, a conversion-type anode chemistry with a low anodic potential, which is guided by the Gibbs free energy change of conversion reaction, was designed for high-voltage near-neutral AZIBs. A reversible conversion reaction between ZnC2O4·2H2O particles and three-dimensional Zn metal networks well-matched in CH3COOLi-based electrolyte was revealed. This mechanism can be universally validated in the battery systems with sodium or iodine ions. More importantly, a cathodic crowded micellar electrolyte with a water confinement effect was proposed in which lies the core for the stability and reversibility of the cathode under an operating platform voltage beyond 2.0 V, obtaining a capacity retention of 95% after 100 cycles. Remarkably, the scientific and technological challenges from the coin cell to Ah-scale battery, sluggish kinetics of the solid-solid electrode reaction, capacity excitation under high loading of active material, and preparation complexities associated with large-area quasi-solid electrolytes, were explored, successfully achieving an 88% capacity retention under high loading of more than 20 mg cm-2 and particularly a practical 1.1 Ah-level pouch cell. This work provides a path for designing low-cost, eco-friendly and high-voltage aqueous batteries.
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- Shan Guo
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Information and Network Center, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Zhang J, Fu X, Qiu J, Wang C, Wang L, Feng J, Dong L, Long C, Wang X, Li D. Construction of High-Performance Anode of Potassium-Ion Batteries by Stripping Covalent Triazine Frameworks with Molten Salt. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2401804. [PMID: 38924654 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) are promising battery electrodes owing to their designable functional groups, tunable pore sizes, and exceptional stability. However, their practical use is limited because of the difficulty in establishing stable ion adsorption/desorption sites. In this study, a melt-salt-stripping process utilizing molten trichloro iron (FeCl3) is used to delaminate the layer-stacked structure of fluorinated covalent triazine framework (FCTF) and generate iron-based ion storage active sites. This process increases the interlayer spacing and uniformly deposits iron-containing materials, enhancing electron and ion transport. The resultant melt-FeCl3-stripped FCTF (Fe@FCTF) shows excellent performance as a potassium ion battery with a high capacity of 447 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and 257 mAh g-1 at 1.6 A g-1 and good cycling stability. Notably, molten-salt stripping is also effective in improving the CTF's Na+ and Li+ storage properties. A stepwise reaction mechanism of K/Na/Li chelation with C═N functional groups is proposed and verified by in situ X-ray diffraction testing (XRD), ex-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and theoretical calculations, illustrating that pyrazines and iron coordination groups play the main roles in reacting with K+/Na+/Li+ cations. These results conclude that the Fe@FCTF is a suitable anode material for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), and lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
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- Jingyi Zhang
- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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Wang J, Zhang X, Liu Z, Yu J, Wang HG, Wu XL, Cui F, Zhu G. Tuning Electron Delocalization of Redox-Active Porous Aromatic Framework for Low-Temperature Aqueous Zn-K Hybrid Batteries with Air Self-Chargeability. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401559. [PMID: 38616720 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401559] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Air self-charging aqueous batteries promise to integrate energy harvesting technology and battery systems, potentially overcoming a heavy reliance on energy and the spatiotemporal environment. However, the exploitation of multifunctional air self-charging battery systems using promising cathode materials and suitable charge carriers remains challenging. Herein, for the first time, we developed low-temperature self-charging aqueous Zn-K hybrid ion batteries (AZKHBs) using a fully conjugated hexaazanonaphthalene (HATN)-based porous aromatic framework as the cathode material, exhibiting redox chemistry using K+ as charge carriers, and regulating Zn-ion solvation chemistry to guide uniform Zn plating/stripping. The unique AZKHBs exhibit the exceptional electrochemical properties in all-climate conditions. Most importantly, the large potential difference causes the AZKHBs discharged cathode to be oxidized using oxygen, thereby initiating a self-charging process in the absence of an external power source. Impressively, the air self-charging AZKHBs can achieve a maximum voltage of 1.15 V, an impressive discharge capacity (466.3 mAh g-1), and exceptional self-charging performance even at -40 °C. Therefore, the development of self-charging AZKHBs offers a solution to the limitations imposed by the absence of a power grid in harsh environments or remote areas.
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- Junhao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology and School of Physics, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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Chen Y, Yin J, Zhang Y, Lyu F, Qin B, Zhou J, Liu JH, Long YC, Mao Z, Miao M, Cai X, Fan J, Lu J. Coupling High Hardness and Zn Affinity in Amorphous-Crystalline Diamond for Stable Zn Metal Anodes. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14403-14413. [PMID: 38775684 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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The highly reversible plating/stripping of Zn is plagued by dendrite growth and side reactions on metallic Zn anodes, retarding the commercial application of aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Herein, a distinctive nano dual-phase diamond (NDPD) comprised of an amorphous-crystalline heterostructure is developed to regulate Zn deposition and mechanically block dendrite growth. The rich amorphous-crystalline heterointerfaces in the NDPD endow modified Zn anodes with enhanced Zn affinity and result in homogeneous nucleation. In addition, the unparalleled hardness of the NDPD effectively overcomes the high growth stress of dendrites and mechanically impedes their proliferation. Moreover, the hydrophobic surfaces of the NDPD facilitate the desolvation of hydrate Zn2+ and prevent water-mediated side reactions. Consequently, the Zn@NDPD presents an ultrastable lifespan exceeding 3200 h at 5 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2. The practical application potential of Zn@NDPD is further demonstrated in full cells. This work exhibits the great significance of a chemical-mechanical synergistic anode modification strategy in constructing high-performance aqueous Zn-ion batteries.
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- Yuhan Chen
- CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen 518045, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Centre for Advanced Structural Materials, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Greater Bay Joint Division, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen 518045, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Centre for Advanced Structural Materials, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Greater Bay Joint Division, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen 518045, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Centre for Advanced Structural Materials, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Greater Bay Joint Division, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education & School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanxi Normal University, 339 Taiyu Road, Taiyuan 030031, China
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen 518045, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Centre for Advanced Structural Materials, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Greater Bay Joint Division, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Centre for Advanced Structural Materials, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Greater Bay Joint Division, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Fuzhou University, No. 2 Wulongjiang North Avenue, Fuzhou City 350000, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen 518045, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- Centre for Advanced Structural Materials, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Greater Bay Joint Division, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Wang W, Zhang S, Zhang L, Wang R, Ma Q, Li H, Hao J, Zhou T, Mao J, Zhang C. Electropolymerized Bipolar Poly(2,3-diaminophenazine) Cathode for High-Performance Aqueous Al-Ion Batteries with An Extended Temperature Range of -20 to 45 °C. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400642. [PMID: 38428042 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Achieving reversible insertion/extraction in most cathodes for aqueous aluminum ion batteries (AAIBs) is a significant challenge due to the high charge density of Al3+ and strong electrostatic interactions. Organic materials facilitate the hosting of multivalent carriers and rapid ions diffusion through the rearrangement of chemical bonds. Here, a bipolar conjugated poly(2,3-diaminophenazine) (PDAP) on carbon substrates prepared via a straightforward electropolymerization method is introduced as cathode for AAIBs. The integration of n-type and p-type active units endow PDAP with an increased number of sites for ions interaction. The long-range conjugated skeleton enhances electron delocalization and collaborates with carbon to ensure high conductivity. Moreover, the strong intermolecular interactions including π-π interaction and hydrogen bonding significantly enhance its stability. Consequently, the Al//PDAP battery exhibits a large capacity of 338 mAh g-1 with long lifespan and high-rate capability. It consistently demonstrates exceptional electrochemical performances even under extreme conditions with capacities of 155 and 348 mAh g-1 at -20 and 45 °C, respectively. In/ex situ spectroscopy comprehensively elucidates its cation/anion (Al3+/H3O+ and ClO4 -) storage with 3-electron transfer in dual electroactive centers (C═N and -NH-). This study presents a promising strategy for constructing high-performance organic cathode for AAIBs over a wide temperature range.
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- Wei Wang
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5005, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5005, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5005, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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Guo G, Ji C, Lin J, Wu T, Luo Y, Sun C, Li M, Mi H, Sun L, Seifert HJ. Interfacial Domino Effect Triggered by β-Alanine Cations Realized Highly Reversible Zinc-Metal Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202407417. [PMID: 38818653 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202407417] [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: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Realizing durative dense, dendrite-free, and no by-product deposition configuration on Zn anodes is crucial to solving the short circuit and premature failure of batteries, which is simultaneously determined by the Zn interface chemistry, electro-reduction kinetics, mass transfer process, and their interaction. Herein, this work unmasks a domino effect of the β-alanine cations (Ala+) within the hydrogel matrix, which effectively triggers the subsequent electrostatic shielding and beneficial knock-on effects via the specifical adsorption earliest event on the Zn anode surface. The electrostatic shielding effect regulates the crystallographic energetic preference of Zn deposits and retards fast electro-reduction kinetics, thereby steering stacked stockier block morphology and realizing crystallographic optimization. Meanwhile, the mass transfer rate of Zn2+ ions was accelerated via the SO4 2- anion immobilized caused by Ala+ in bulk electrolyte, finally bringing the balance between electroreduction kinetics and mass transfer process, which enables dendrite-free Zn deposition behavior. Concomitantly, the interfacial adsorbed Ala+ cations facilitate the electrochemical reduction of interfacial SO4 2- anions to form the inorganic-organic hybrid solid electrolyte interphase layer. The above domino effects immensely improve the utilization efficiency of Zn anodes and long-term stability, as demonstrated by the 12 times longer life of Zn||Zn cells (3650 h) and ultrahigh Coulombic efficiency (99.4 %).
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- Gaozhi Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Structure and Property for New Energy Materials School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Institute for Applied Materials, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann von Helmholtz Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein Leopoldshafen, Germany
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Chen J, Chen M, Chen H, Yang M, Han X, Ma D, Zhang P, Wong CP. Wood-inspired anisotropic hydrogel electrolyte with large modulus and low tortuosity realizing durable dendrite-free zinc-ion batteries. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2322944121. [PMID: 38748586 PMCID: PMC11126919 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2322944121] [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: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024] Open
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While aqueous zinc-ion batteries exhibit great potential, their performance is impeded by zinc dendrites. Existing literature has proposed the use of hydrogel electrolytes to ameliorate this issue. Nevertheless, the mechanical attributes of hydrogel electrolytes, particularly their modulus, are suboptimal, primarily ascribed to the substantial water content. This drawback would severely restrict the dendrite-inhibiting efficacy, especially under large mass loadings of active materials. Inspired by the structural characteristics of wood, this study endeavors to fabricate the anisotropic carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel electrolyte through directional freezing, salting-out effect, and compression reinforcement, aiming to maximize the modulus along the direction perpendicular to the electrode surface. The heightened modulus concurrently serves to suppress the vertical deposition of the intermediate product at the cathode. Meanwhile, the oriented channels with low tortuosity enabled by the anisotropic structure are beneficial to the ionic transport between the anode and cathode. Comparative analysis with an isotropic hydrogel sample reveals a marked enhancement in both modulus and ionic conductivity in the anisotropic hydrogel. This enhancement contributes to significantly improved zinc stripping/plating reversibility and mitigated electrochemical polarization. Additionally, a durable quasi-solid-state Zn//MnO2 battery with noteworthy volumetric energy density is realized. This study offers unique perspectives for designing hydrogel electrolytes and augmenting battery performance.
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- Jizhang Chen
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing210037, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA30332
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Luo X, Wang R, Zhang L, Liu Z, Li H, Mao J, Zhang S, Hao J, Zhou T, Zhang C. Air-Stable and Low-Cost High-Voltage Hydrated Eutectic Electrolyte for High-Performance Aqueous Aluminum-Ion Rechargeable Battery with Wide-Temperature Range. ACS NANO 2024; 18:12981-12993. [PMID: 38717035 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Aqueous aluminum-ion batteries (AAIBs) are considered as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to their large theoretical capacity, high safety, and low cost. However, the uneven deposition, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and corrosion during cycling impede the development of AAIBs, especially under a harsh environment. Here, a hydrated eutectic electrolyte (AATH40) composed of Al(OTf)3, acetonitrile (AN), triethyl phosphate (TEP), and H2O was designed to improve the electrochemical performance of AAIBs in a wide temperature range. The combination of molecular dynamics simulations and spectroscopy analysis reveals that AATH40 has a less-water-solvated structure [Al(AN)2(TEP)(OTf)2(H2O)]3+, which effectively inhibits side reactions, decreases the freezing point, and extends the electrochemical window of the electrolyte. Furthermore, the formation of a solid electrolyte interface, which effectively inhibits HER and corrosion, has been demonstrated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction tests, and in situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry. Additionally, operando synchrotron Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring reveal a three-electron storage mechanism for the Al//polyaniline full cells. Consequently, AAIBs with this electrolyte exhibit improved cycling stability within the temperature range of -10-50 °C. This present study introduces a promising methodology for designing electrolytes suitable for low-cost, safe, and stable AAIBs over a wide temperature range.
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- Xiansheng Luo
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, 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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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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Liu Z, Zhang X, Liu Z, Jiang Y, Wu D, Huang Y, Hu Z. Rescuing zinc anode-electrolyte interface: mechanisms, theoretical simulations and in situ characterizations. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7010-7033. [PMID: 38756795 PMCID: PMC11095385 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00711e] [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: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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The research interest in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) has been surging due to the advantages of safety, abundance, and high electrochemical performance. However, some technique issues, such as dendrites, hydrogen evolution reaction, and corrosion, severely prohibit the development of AZIBs in practical utilizations. The underlying mechanisms regarding electrochemical performance deterioration and structure degradation are too complex to understand, especially when it comes to zinc metal anode-electrolyte interface. Recently, theoretical simulations and in situ characterizations have played a crucial role in AZIBs and are exploited to guide the research on electrolyte engineering and solid electrolyte interphase. Herein, we present a comprehensive review of the current state of the fundamental mechanisms involved in the zinc plating/stripping process and underscore the importance of theoretical simulations and in situ characterizations in mechanism research. Finally, we summarize the challenges and opportunities for AZIBs in practical applications, especially as a stationary energy storage and conversion device in a smart grid.
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- Zhenjie Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
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- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Advanced Materials Thrust Nansha Guangzhou 511400 Guangdong P. R. China
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- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Advanced Materials Thrust Nansha Guangzhou 511400 Guangdong P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Advanced Materials Thrust Nansha Guangzhou 511400 Guangdong P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
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Pan Y, Zuo Z, Jiao Y, Wu P. Constructing Lysozyme Protective Layer via Conformational Transition for Aqueous Zn Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2314144. [PMID: 38715517 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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The practical applications for aqueous Zn ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising yet still impeded by the severe side reactions on Zn metal. Here, a lysozyme protective layer (LPL) is prepared on Zn metal surface by a simple and facile self-adsorption strategy. The LPL exhibits extremely strong adhesion on Zn metal to provide stable interface during long-term cycling. In addition, the self-adsorption strategy triggered by the hydrophobicity-induced aggregation effect endows the protective layer with a gap-free and compacted morphology which can reject free water for effective side reaction inhibition performance. More importantly, the lysozyme conformation is transformed from α-helix to β-sheet structure before layer formation, thus abundant functional groups are exposed to interact with Zn2+ for electrical double layer (EDL) modification, desolvation energy decrease, and ion diffusion kinetics acceleration. Consequently, the LPL renders the symmetrical Zn battery with ultra-long cycling performance for more than 1200 h under high Zn depth of discharge (DOD) for 77.7%, and the Zn/Zn0.25V2O5 pouch cell with low N/P ratio of 2.1 at high Zn utilization of 48% for over 300 cycles. This study proposes a facile and low-cost method for constructing a stable protective layer of Zn metal for high Zn utilization aqueous devices.
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- Yifan Pan
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Center for Druggability of Cardiovascular Noncoding RNA Institute for Frontier Medical Technology, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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Zhang Y, Wang Y, Wang C, Li W, Liu X, Li C, Su L, Zhu X, Yang B, Lu H, Liu Y, Bin D. A Multifunctional Additive Based on the Cation-Anion Synergistic Effect for Highly Stable Zinc Metal Anodes. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:4669-4678. [PMID: 38651977 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The Zn dendrite and hydrogen evolution reaction have been a "stubborn illness" for the life span of zinc anodes, which significantly hinders the development of aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs). Herein, considering the ingenious molecular structure, a multifunctional additive based on the synergistic regulation of cations and anions at the interface is designed to promote a dendrite-free and stable Zn anode. Theoretical calculations and characterization results verified that the electrostatic shield effect of the cation, the solvation sheath structure, and the bilayer structural solid electrolyte film (SEI) jointly account for the uniform Zn deposition and side reaction suppression. Ultimately, a remarkably high average Coulombic efficiency (CE) of 99.4% is achieved in the Zn||Cu cell for 300 cycles, and a steady charge/discharge cycling over 3000 and 300 h at 1.0 mA cm-2/1.0 mAh cm-2 and 10 mA cm-2/10 mAh cm-2 is obtained in the Zn||Zn cell. Furthermore, the assembled full battery demonstrates a prolonged cycle life of 2000 cycles.
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- Yulin Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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Cao B, Gao S, Ma Y, Zhang D, Guo Z, Du M, Xin Z, Zhou C, Liu H. Biomass-derived carbon-sulfur hybrids boosting electrochemical kinetics to achieve high potassium storage performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:598-605. [PMID: 38308898 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.201] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) as an emerging battery technology have garnered significant research interest. However, the development of high-performance PIBs critically hinges on reliable anode materials with comprehensive electrochemical performance and low cost. Herein, low-cost N-doped biomass-derived carbon-sulfur hybrids (NBCSHs) were prepared through a simple co-carbonization of the mixture of a biomass precursor (coffee grounds) and sulfur powder. The sulfur in NBCSHs predominantly exists in the form of single-atomic sulfur bonded with carbon atoms (CSC), functioning as main active redox sites to achieve high reversible capacity. Electrochemical evaluations reveal that the NBCSH 1-3 with moderate sulfur content shows significantly improved potassium storage performance, such as a high reversible capacity of 484.7 mAh g-1 and rate performance of 119.4 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1, 4.5 and 14.7 times higher than that of S-free biomass-derived carbon, respectively. Furthermore, NBCSH 1-3 exhibits stable cyclability (no obvious capacity fading even after 1000 cycles at 0.5 A g-1) and excellent electrochemical kinetics (low overpotentials and apparent diffusion coefficients). The improved performance of NBCSHs is primarily attributed to pseudocapacitance-dominated behavior with fast charge transfer capability. Density functional theory calculations also reveal that co-doping with S, N favors for achieving a stronger potassium adsorbing capability. Assemble K-ion capacitors with NBCS 1-3 as anodes demonstrate stable cyclability and commendable rate performance. Our research envisions the potential of NBCSHs as efficient and sustainable materials for advanced potassium-ion energy storage systems.
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- Bin Cao
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Space Power Sources, Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources, Shanghai 200245, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- Tangshan Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Conversion Materials, School of Physical Science and Technology, Tangshan Normal University, Tangshan 063000, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China.
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Qu G, Wei H, Zhao S, Yang Y, Zhang X, Chen G, Liu Z, Li H, Han C. A Temperature Self-Adaptive Electrolyte for Wide-Temperature Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2400370. [PMID: 38684215 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The advancement of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) is often hampered by the dendritic zinc growth and the parasitic side reactions between the zinc anode and the aqueous electrolyte, especially under extreme temperature conditions. This study unveils the performance decay mechanism of zinc anodes in harsh environments, characterized by "dead zinc" at low temperatures and aggravated hydrogen evolution and adverse by-products at elevated temperatures. To address these issues, a temperature self-adaptive electrolyte (TSAE), founded on the competitive coordination principle of co-solvent and anions, is introduced. This electrolyte exhibits a dynamic solvation capability, engendering an inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interface (SEI) at low temperatures while an organic alkyl ether- and alkyl carbonate-containing SEI at elevated temperatures. The self-adaptability of the electrolyte significantly enhances the performance of the zinc anode across a broad temperature range. A Zn//Zn symmetrical cell, based on the TSAE, showcases reversible plating/stripping exceeding 16 800 h (>700 d) at room temperature under 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2, setting a record of lifespan. Furthermore, the TSAE enables stable operation of the zinc full batteries across an ultrawide temperature range of -35 to 75 °C. This work illuminates a pathway for optimizing AZIBs under extreme temperatures by fine-tuning the interfacial chemistry.
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- Guangmeng Qu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology of Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of System Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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Yi J, Deng Q, Cheng H, Zhu D, Zhang K, Yang Y. Unique Hierarchically Structured High-Entropy Alloys with Multiple Adsorption Sites for Rechargeable Li-CO 2 Batteries with High Capacity. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401146. [PMID: 38618939 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Lithium-carbon dioxide (Li-CO2) batteries offer the possibility of synchronous implementation of carbon neutrality and the development of advanced energy storage devices. The exploration of low-cost and efficient cathode catalysts is key to the improvement of Li-CO2 batteries. Herein, high-entropy alloys (HEAs)@C hierarchical nanosheet is synthesized from the simulation of the recycling solution of waste batteries to construct a cathode for the first time. Owing to the excellent electrical conductivity of the carbon material, the unique high-entropy effect of the HEAs, and the large number of catalytically active sites exposed by the hierarchical structure, the FeCoNiMnCuAl@C-based battery exhibits a superior discharge capability of 27664 mAh g-1 and outstanding durability of 134 cycles as well as low overpotential with 1.05 V at a discharge/recharge rate of 100 mA g-1. The adsorption capacity of different sites on the HEAs is deeply understood through density functional theory calculations combined with experiments. This work opens up the application of HEAs in Li-CO2 batteries catalytic cathodes and provides unique insights into the study of adsorption active sites in HEAs.
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- Jiacheng Yi
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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Dilwale S, Puthiyaveetil PP, Babu A, Kurungot S. Phytic Acid Customized Hydrogel Polymer Electrolyte and Prussian Blue Analogue Cathode Material for Rechargeable Zinc Metal Hydrogel Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2311923. [PMID: 38616777 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Zinc anode deterioration in aqueous electrolytes, and Zn dendrite growth is a major concern in the operation of aqueous rechargeable Zn metal batteries (AZMBs). To tackle this, the replacement of aqueous electrolytes with a zinc hydrogel polymer electrolyte (ZHPE) is presented in this study. This method involves structural modifications of the ZHPE by phytic acid through an ultraviolet (UV) light-induced photopolymerization process. The high membrane flexibility, high ionic conductivity (0.085 S cm-1), improved zinc corrosion overpotential, and enhanced electrochemical stability value of ≈2.3 V versus Zn|Zn2+ show the great potential of ZHPE as an ideal gel electrolyte for rechargeable zinc metal hydrogel batteries (ZMHBs). This is the first time that the dominating effect of chelation of phytic acid with M2+ center over H-bonding with water is described to tune the gel electrolyte properties for battery applications. The ZHPE shows ultra-high stability over 360 h with a capacity of 0.50 mAh cm-2 with dendrite-free plating/stripping in Zn||Zn symmetric cell. The fabrication of the ZMHB with a high-voltage zinc hexacyanoferrate (ZHF) cathode shows a high-average voltage of ≈1.6 V and a comparable capacity output of 63 mAh g-1 at 0.10 A g-1 of the current rate validating the potential application of ZHPE.
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- Swati Dilwale
- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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- Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Maharashtra, 411008, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, -201002, India
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Ma C, Wang X, Lu W, Yang K, Chen N, Jiang H, Wang C, Yue H, Zhang D, Du F. Dual-Parasitic Effect Enables Highly Reversible Zn Metal Anode for Ultralong 25,000 Cycles Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:4020-4028. [PMID: 38517395 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00873] [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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The use of electrolyte additives is an efficient approach to mitigating undesirable side reactions and dendrites. However, the existing electrolyte additives do not effectively regulate both the chaotic diffusion of Zn2+ and the decomposition of H2O simultaneously. Herein, a dual-parasitic method is introduced to address the aforementioned issues by incorporating 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate ([EMIm]OTf) as cosolvent into the Zn(OTf)2 electrolyte. Specifically, the OTf- anion is parasitic in the solvent sheath of Zn2+ to decrease the number of active H2O. Additionally, the EMIm+ cation can construct an electrostatic shield layer and a hybrid organic/inorganic solid electrolyte interface layer to optimize the deposition behavior of Zn2+. This results in a Zn anode with a reversible cycle life of 3000 h, the longest cycle life of full cells (25,000 cycles), and an extremely high initial capacity (4.5 mA h cm-2), providing a promising electrolyte solution for practical applications of rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
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- Chenhui Ma
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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Liu Z, Li G, Xi M, Huang Y, Li H, Jin H, Ding J, Zhang S, Zhang C, Guo Z. Interfacial Engineering of Zn Metal via a Localized Conjugated Layer for Highly Reversible Aqueous Zinc Ion Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319091. [PMID: 38308095 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319091] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are regarded as promising and efficient energy storage systems owing to remarkable safety and satisfactory capacity. Nevertheless, the instability of zinc metal anodes, characterized by issues such as dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions, poses a significant barrier to widespread applications. Herein, we address this challenge by designing a localized conjugated structure comprising a cyclic polyacrylonitrile polymer (CPANZ), induced by a Zn2+-based Lewis acid (zinc trifluoromethylsulfonate) at a temperature of 120 °C. The CPANZ layer on the Zn anode, enriched with appropriate pyridine nitrogen-rich groups (conjugated cyclic -C=N-), exhibits a notable affinity for Zn2+ with ample deposition sites. This zincophilic skeleton not only serves as a protective layer to guide the deposition of Zn2+ but also functions as proton channel blocker, regulating the proton flux to mitigate the hydrogen evolution. Additionally, the strong adhesion strength of the CPANZ layer guarantees its sustained protection to the Zn metal during long-term cycling. As a result, the modified zinc electrode demonstrates long cycle life and high durability in both half-cell and pouch cells. These findings present a feasible approach to designing high performance aqueous anodes by introducing a localized conjugated layer.
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- Zhenjie Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences, Engineering Laboratory of High-Performance Waterborne Polymer Materials of Anhui Province, Anhui Graphene Engineering Laboratory, 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, Engineering North, North Terrace Campus, the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5069, Australia
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Li B, Zeng Y, Zhang W, Lu B, Yang Q, Zhou J, He Z. Separator designs for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:688-703. [PMID: 38238207 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2024.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are attracting worldwide attention due to their multiple merits such as extreme safety, low cost, feasible assembly, and environmentally friendly enabled by water-based electrolytes. At present, AZIBs have experienced systematic advances in battery components including cathode, anode, and electrolyte, whereas research involving separators is insufficient. The separator is the crucial component of AZIBs through providing ion transport, forming contact with electrodes, serving as a container for electrolyte, and ensuring the efficient battery operation. Considering this great yet ignored significance, it is timely to present the latest advances in design strategies, the systematic classification and summary of separators. We summarize the separator optimization strategies mainly along two approaches including the modification of the frequently used glass fiber and the exploitation of new separators. The advantages and disadvantages of the two strategies are analyzed from the material types and the characteristics of different strategies. The effects and mechanisms of various materials on regulating the uniform migration and deposition of Zn2+, balancing the excessively concentrated nucleation points, inhibiting the growth of dendrites, and the occurrence of side reactions were discussed using confinement, electric field regulation, ion interaction force, desolvation, etc. Finally, potential directions for further improvement and development of AZIBs separators are proposed, aiming at providing helpful guidance for this booming field.
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- Bin Li
- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063009, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan 063009, China.
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Wang H, Zhou A, Hu Z, Hu X, Zhang F, Song Z, Huang Y, Cui Y, Cui Y, Li L, Wu F, Chen R. Toward Simultaneous Dense Zinc Deposition and Broken Side-Reaction Loops in the Zn//V 2 O 5 System. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318928. [PMID: 38189767 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318928] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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The Zn//V2 O5 system not only faces the incontrollable growth of zinc (Zn) dendrites, but also withstands the cross-talk effect of by-products produced from the cathode side to the Zn anode, inducing interelectrode talk and aggravating battery failure. To tackle these issues, we construct a rapid Zn2+ -conducting hydrogel electrolyte (R-ZSO) to achieve Zn deposition modulation and side reaction inhibition in Zn//V2 O5 full cells. The polymer matrix and BN exhibit a robust anchoring effect on SO4 2- , accelerating Zn2+ migration and enabling dense Zn deposition behavior. Therefore, the Zn//Zn symmetric cells based on the R-ZSO electrolyte can operate stably for more than 1500 h, which is six times higher than that of cells employing the blank electrolyte. More importantly, the R-ZSO hydrogel electrolyte effectively decouples the cross-talk effects, thus breaking the infinite loop of side reactions. As a result, the Zn//V2 O5 cells using this modified hydrogel electrolyte demonstrate stable operation over 1,000 cycles, with a capacity loss rate of only 0.028 % per cycle. Our study provides a promising gel chemistry, which offers a valuable guide for the construction of high-performance and multifunctional aqueous Zn-ion batteries.
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- Huirong Wang
- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
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- Institute of Electronic Engineering, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, 621900, China
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- Institute of Electronic Engineering, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, 621900, China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan), Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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Guo Q, Li W, Li X, Zhang J, Sabaghi D, Zhang J, Zhang B, Li D, Du J, Chu X, Chung S, Cho K, Nguyen NN, Liao Z, Zhang Z, Zhang X, Schneider GF, Heine T, Yu M, Feng X. Proton-selective coating enables fast-kinetics high-mass-loading cathodes for sustainable zinc batteries. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2139. [PMID: 38459016 PMCID: PMC10923785 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46464-9] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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The pressing demand for sustainable energy storage solutions has spurred the burgeoning development of aqueous zinc batteries. However, kinetics-sluggish Zn2+ as the dominant charge carriers in cathodes leads to suboptimal charge-storage capacity and durability of aqueous zinc batteries. Here, we discover that an ultrathin two-dimensional polyimine membrane, featured by dual ion-transport nanochannels and rich proton-conduction groups, facilitates rapid and selective proton passing. Subsequently, a distinctive electrochemistry transition shifting from sluggish Zn2+-dominated to fast-kinetics H+-dominated Faradic reactions is achieved for high-mass-loading cathodes by using the polyimine membrane as an interfacial coating. Notably, the NaV3O8·1.5H2O cathode (10 mg cm-2) with this interfacial coating exhibits an ultrahigh areal capacity of 4.5 mAh cm-2 and a state-of-the-art energy density of 33.8 Wh m-2, along with apparently enhanced cycling stability. Additionally, we showcase the applicability of the interfacial proton-selective coating to different cathodes and aqueous electrolytes, validating its universality for developing reliable aqueous batteries.
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- Quanquan Guo
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Halle (Saale), Germany
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and System (IKTS), Maria-Reiche-Straße 2, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, South Korea
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and System (IKTS), Maria-Reiche-Straße 2, Dresden, Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9502, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Theoretical Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
- Institute of Resource Ecology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Leipzig Research Branch, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, Yonsei University, Seodaemun-gu Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) & Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
- Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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Ding X, Zhou Q, Li X, Xiong X. Fast-charging anodes for lithium ion batteries: progress and challenges. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:2472-2488. [PMID: 38314874 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00110a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Slow charging speed has been a serious constraint to the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs), and therefore the development of advanced lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with fast-charging capability has become an urgent task. Thanks to its low price and excellent overall electrochemical performance, graphite has dominated the anode market for the past 30 years. However, it is difficult to meet the development needs of fast-charging batteries using graphite anodes due to their fast capacity degradation and safety hazards under high-current charging processes. This feature article describes the failure mechanism of graphite anodes under fast charging, and then summarizes the basic principles, current research progress, advanced strategies and challenges of fast-charging anodes represented by graphite, lithium titanate (Li4Ti5O12) and niobium-based oxides. Moreover, we look forward to the development prospects of fast-charging anodes and provide some guidance for future research in the field of fast-charging batteries.
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- Xiaobo Ding
- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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Lu W, Jiang H, Wei Z, Chen N, Wang Y, Zhang D, Du F. Concentration-Driven Interfacial Amorphization toward Highly Stable and High-Rate Zn Metal Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:2337-2344. [PMID: 38341874 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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The interfacial structure holds great promise in suppressing dendrite growth and parasitic reactions of zinc metal in aqueous media. Current advancements prioritize novel component fabrication, yet the local crystal structure significantly impacts the interfacial properties. In addition, there is still a critical need for scalable synthesis methods for expediting the commercialization of aqueous zinc metal batteries (AZMBs). Herein, we propose a scalable concentration-controlled method for realizing crystalline to amorphous transformation of the Zn metal interface with exceptional scalability (>1 m2) and processing consistency (>30 trials). Theoretical and experimental analyses highlight the advantages of amorphous ZnO, which exhibits moderate adsorption energy, strong desolvation ability, and hydrophilicity. Employing the amorphous ZnO-coated zinc metal anode (AZO-Zn) significantly enhances the cycling performance, impressively maintaining 1000 cycles at 100 mA cm-2. The prototype AZO-Zn||MnO2@CNT pouch cell demonstrates a capacity of 15.7 mAh and maintains 91% of its highest capacity over 100 cycles, presenting promising avenues for the future commercialization of AZMBs.
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- Wenqiang Lu
- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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Du H, Yi Z, Li H, Lv W, Hu N, Zhang X, Chen W, Wei Z, Shen F, He H. Separator Design Strategies to Advance Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303461. [PMID: 38050714 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303461] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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With the increasing demand for low-cost and high-safety portable batteries, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have been regarded as a potential alternative to the lithium-ion batteries, bringing about extensive research dedicated in the exploration of high-performance and highly reversible ZIBs. Although separators are generally considered as non-active components in conventional research on ZIBs, advanced separators designs seem to offer effective solutions to the majority of issues within ZIBs system. These issues encompass concerns related to the zinc anode, cathode, and electrolyte. Initially, we delve into the origins and implications of various inherent problems within the ZIBs system. Subsequently, we present the latest research advancements in addressing these challenges through separators engineering. This includes a comprehensive, detailed exploration of various strategies, coupled with instances of advanced characterizations to provide a more profound insight into the mechanisms that influence the separators. Finally, we undertake a multi-criteria evaluation, based on application standards for diverse substrate separators, while proposing guiding principles for the optimal design of separators in zinc batteries. This review aims to furnish valuable guidance for the future development of advanced separators, thereby nurturing progress in the field of ZIBs.
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- He Du
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment, and Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Sustainable Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, PR China
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Wang S, Guo Q, Liu H, Zhang L, Zhang C, Zhou T, Ma Q, Li H, Wang R, Zheng Y. Design of a bipolar organic small-molecule cathode with mesoporous nanospheres structure for long lifespan and high-rate Li-storage performance. Chem Sci 2024; 15:1051-1060. [PMID: 38239688 PMCID: PMC10793646 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05843c] [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: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Organic small-molecule compounds have become promising cathode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their high theoretical capacity, efficient utilization of active sites, low cost, and sustainability. However, severe dissolution and poor electronic conductivity limit their further practical applications. Herein, we have synthesized an insoluble organic small molecule, ferrocenyl-3-(λ1-azazyl) pyrazinyl [2,3-f] [1,10] phenanthrolino-2-amine (FCPD), by grafting ferrocene onto pyrazino[2,3-f] [1,10] phenanthroline-2,3-diamine (PPD). The combination of ferrocene (p-type Fe2+ moiety) and PPD (n-type C[double bond, length as m-dash]N groups) in a bipolar manner endows the target FCPD cathode with an increased theoretical capacity and a wide voltage window. The highly conjugated π-π aromatic skeleton inside enhances FCPD's electron delocalization and promotes strong interaction between FCPD units. Additionally, the mesoporous structure within the FCPD can provide numerous electroactive sites, contact area, and ion diffusion channels. Benefiting from the bipolar feature, aromatic, and mesoporous structure, the FCPD cathode demonstrates a large capacity of 250 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1, a long lifespan of 1000 cycles and a high-rate capability of 151 mA h g-1 at 5 A g-1 along with a wide voltage window (1.2-3.8 V). Additionally, in situ synchrotron FT-IR and ex situ XPS reveal its dual ion storage mechanism in depth. Our findings provide essential insights into exploring the molecular design of advanced organic small molecules.
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- Simin Wang
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 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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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Institute of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430081 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, 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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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Institute of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430081 China
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Feng D, Jiao Y, Wu P. Guiding Zn Uniform Deposition with Polymer Additives for Long-lasting and Highly Utilized Zn Metal Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023:e202314456. [PMID: 37929923 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
Abstract
The parasitic side reaction on Zn anode is the key issue which hinders the development of aqueous Zn-based energy storage systems on power-grid applications. Here, a polymer additive (PMCNA) engineered by copolymerizing 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) and N-acryloyl glycinamide (NAGA) was employed to regulate the Zn deposition environment for satisfying side reaction inhibition performance during long-term cycling with high Zn utilization. The PMCNA can preferentially adsorb on Zn metal surface to form a uniform protective layer for effective water molecule repelling and side reaction resistance. In addition, the PMCNA can guide Zn nucleation and deposition along 002 plane for further side reaction and dendrite suppression. Consequently, the PMCNA additive can enable the Zn//Zn battery with an ultrahigh depth of discharge (DOD) of 90.0 % for over 420 h, the Zn//active carbon (AC) capacitor with long cycling lifespan, and the Zn//PANI battery with Zn utilization of 51.3 % at low N/P ratio of 2.6.
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Affiliation(s)
- Doudou Feng
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
| | - Peiyi Wu
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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