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Haridas A, Mondal R, Nayak B, Ottakam Thotiyl M. Reductive Inner-Sphere Electrosynthesis of Ammonia via a Nonelectrocatalytic Outer-Sphere Redox. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024. [PMID: 39225073 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Electrochemistry of outer-sphere redox molecules involves an essentially intact primary coordination sphere with minimal secondary sphere adjustments, resulting in very fast electron transfer events even without a noble metal-based electrocatalyst. Departing from conventional electrocatalytic paradigms, we incorporate these minimal reaction coordinate adjustments of outer-sphere species to stimulate the electrocatalysis of energetically challenging inner-sphere substrates. Through this approach, we are able to show an intricate 8e- and 9H+ transfer inner-sphere reductive electrocatalysis at almost half the energy input of a conventional inner-sphere electron donor. This methodology of employing outer-sphere redox species has the potential to notably improve the cost and energy benefits in electrochemical transformations involving fundamental substrates such as water, CO2, N2, and many more.
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- Akshay Haridas
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411008, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411008, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411008, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune 411008, India
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Xu H, Yang J, Niu Y, Hou X, Sun Z, Jiang C, Xiao Y, He C, Yang S, Li B, Chen W. Deciphering and Integrating Functionalized Side Chains for High Ion-Conductive Elastic Ternary Copolymer Solid-State Electrolytes for Safe Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202406637. [PMID: 38880766 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202406637] [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: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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A critical challenge in solid polymer lithium batteries is developing a polymer matrix that can harmonize ionic transportation, electrochemical stability, and mechanical durability. We introduce a novel polymer matrix design by deciphering the structure-function relationships of polymer side chains. Leveraging the molecular orbital-polarity-spatial freedom design strategy, a high ion-conductive hyperelastic ternary copolymer electrolyte (CPE) is synthesized, incorporating three functionalized side chains of poly-2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl acrylate (PTFEA), poly(vinylene carbonate) (PVC), and polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether acrylate (PEGMEA). It is revealed that fluorine-rich side chain (PTFEA) contributes to improved stability and interfacial compatibility; the highly polar side chain (PVC) facilitates the efficient dissociation and migration of ions; the flexible side chain (PEGMEA) with high spatial freedom promotes segmental motion and interchain ion exchanges. The resulting CPE demonstrates an ionic conductivity of 2.19×10-3 S cm-1 (30 °C), oxidation resistance voltage of 4.97 V, excellent elasticity (2700 %), and non-flammability. The outer elastic CPE and the inner organic-inorganic hybrid SEI buffer intense volume fluctuation and enable uniform Li+ deposition. As a result, symmetric Li cells realize a high CCD of 2.55 mA cm-2 and the CPE-based Li||NCM811 full cell exhibits a high-capacity retention (~90 %, 0.5 C) after 200 cycles.
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- Hongfei Xu
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering. National University of Singapore, 7 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering. National University of Singapore, 7 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, 117543, Singapore
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, P. R. China
- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, 117542, Singapore
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Liu H, Zhang T, Xu J. Discharge Properties and Electrochemical Behaviors of Mg-Zn- xSr Magnesium Anodes for Mg-Air Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:4179. [PMID: 39274570 DOI: 10.3390/ma17174179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024]
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In this work, the electrochemical and discharge properties of Mg-Zn-xSr (x = 0, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 wt.%) alloys used as anodes for Mg-air batteries were systematically studied via microstructure characterization, electrochemical techniques, and Mg-air battery test methods. The addition of Sr refines the grain size, changes the composition and morphology of the passivation film and discharge products, and enhances the electrochemical properties of the alloy. Excessive Sr addition breaks the grain boundaries and precipitates a large number of Sr-rich phases, resulting in microgalvanic corrosion and the 'chunk effect'. The anode efficiency of Mg-Zn-1Sr is the highest at a current density of 10 mA cm-2, reaching 61.86%, and the energy density is 2019 mW h g-1. Therefore, Sr is a microalloying element that can optimize the electrochemical performance of Mg-air battery alloy anodes.
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- Hongxuan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetal Intergrown Ores of Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetal Intergrown Ores of Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetal Intergrown Ores of Ministry of Education, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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Wang W, Yang Y, Yang J, Zhang J. Neuron-Like Silicone Nanofilaments@Montmorillonite Nanofillers of PEO-Based Solid-State Electrolytes for Lithium Metal Batteries with Wide Operation Temperature. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400091. [PMID: 38644754 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400091] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based composite solid electrolytes (CSEs) are promising to accelerate commercialization of solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs). Nonetheless, this is hindered by the CSEs' limited ion conductivity at room temperature. Here, we propose design, synthesis, and application of the bioinspired neuron-like nanofillers for PEO-based CSEs. The neuron-like superhydrophobic nanofillers are synthesized by controllably grafting silicone nanofilaments onto montmorillonite nanosheets. Compared to various reported fillers, the nanofillers can greatly improve ionic conductivity (4.9×10-4 S cm-1, 30 °C), Li+ transference number (0.63), oxidation stability (5.3 V) and mechanical properties of the PEO-based CSEs because of the following facts. The distinctive neuron-like structure and the resulting synaptic-like connections establish numerous long-distance continuous channels over various directions in the PEO-based CSEs for fast and uniform Li+ transport. Consequently, the assembled SSLMBs with the CSEs and LiFePO4 or NCM811 cathodes display superior cycling stability over a wide temperature range of 50 °C to 0 °C. Surprisingly, the pouch batteries with the large-scale prepared CSEs kept working after being repeatedly bent, folded, cut or even punched in air. We believe that design of neuron-like nanofillers is a viable approach to produce CSEs with high room temperature ionic conductivity for SSLMBs.
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- Wankai Wang
- Key Laboratory of Clay Mineral of Gansu and Research Center of Resource Chemistry and Energy Materials, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 730000, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Clay Mineral of Gansu and Research Center of Resource Chemistry and Energy Materials, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 730000, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Clay Mineral of Gansu and Research Center of Resource Chemistry and Energy Materials, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 730000, Lanzhou, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Clay Mineral of Gansu and Research Center of Resource Chemistry and Energy Materials, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 730000, Lanzhou, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Jin Z, Liu Z, Xu H, Sun F, Zhang XQ, Chen T, Wang C. Regulating the Solvation Structure in Polymer Electrolytes for High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202405802. [PMID: 38837569 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202405802] [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: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Solid polymer electrolytes are promising electrolytes for safe and high-energy-density lithium metal batteries. However, traditional ether-based polymer electrolytes are limited by their low lithium-ion conductivity and narrow electrochemical window because of the well-defined and intimated Li+-oxygen binding topologies in the solvation structure. Herein, we proposed a new strategy to reduce the Li+-polymer interaction and strengthen the anion-polymer interaction by combining strong Li+-O (ether) interactions, weak Li+-O (ester) interactions with steric hindrance in polymer electrolytes. In this way, a polymer electrolyte with a high lithium ion transference number (0.80) and anion-rich solvation structure is obtained. This polymer electrolyte possesses a wide electrochemical window (5.5 V versus Li/Li+) and compatibility with both Li metal anode and high-voltage NCM cathode. Li||LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 full cells with middle-high active material areal loading (~7.5 mg cm-2) can stably cycle at 4.5 V. This work provides new insight into the design of polymer electrolytes for high-energy-density lithium metal batteries through the regulation of ion-dipole interactions.
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- Yuncong Liu
- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical, Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610032, P. R. China
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- Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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Huang F, Xu P, Fang G, Liang S. In-Depth Understanding of Interfacial Na + Behaviors in Sodium Metal Anode: Migration, Desolvation, and Deposition. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2405310. [PMID: 39152941 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Interfacial Na+ behaviors of sodium (Na) anode severely threaten the stability of sodium-metal batteries (SMBs). This review systematically and in-depth discusses the current fundamental understanding of interfacial Na+ behaviors in SMBs including Na+ migration, desolvation, diffusion, nucleation, and deposition. The key influencing factors and optimization strategies of these behaviors are further summarized and discussed. More importantly, the high-energy-density anode-free sodium metal batteries (AFSMBs) are highlighted by addressing key issues in the areas of limited Na sources and irreversible Na loss. Simultaneously, recent advanced characterization techniques for deeper insights into interfacial Na+ deposition behavior and composition information of SEI film are spotlighted to provide guidance for the advancement of SMBs and AFSMBs. Finally, the prominent perspectives are presented to guide and promote the development of SMBs and AFSMBs.
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- Fei Huang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. China
- National Energy Metal Resources and New Materials Key Laboratory, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. 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, P. R. China
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Zang Y, Irfan M, Yang Z, Zhang W. Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid-based Conducting Solid Polymer Electrolytes Impede Lithium Dendrites and Impart Antioxidant Capacity in Lithium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2404506. [PMID: 39120001 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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In the development of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), cheaper and safer solid polymer electrolytes are expected to replace combustible organic liquid electrolytes to meet the larger market demand. However, low ionic conductivity and inadequate cycling stability impede their commercial viability. Herein, a novel flexible conducting solid polymer electrolytes (CSPEs) based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and ion-polarized diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (P-DETP) is developed for the first time and applied in LIBs. PVA and P-DETP form a compact polymer network through hydrogen bonding, enhancing the thermomechanical stability of CSPE while restricting the migration of larger anions. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations confirm that P-DETP can facilitate the dissociation of Li+-TFSI- via electrostatic attraction, resulting in increased mobility of lithium ions. Additionally, P-DETP contributes to the formation of a stable electrode-electrolyte interface layer, effectively suppressing the growth of lithium dendrites and improving antioxidant capacity. These synergistic effects enable CSPE to exhibit remarkable properties including high ionic conductivity (2.8 × 10-4 S cm-1), elevated electrochemical potential (5.1 V), and excellent lithium transference number (0.869). Notably, the P-DETP/LiTFSI CSPE demonstrates stable performance not only in LiFePO4 batteries but also adapts to high-nickel ternary LiNi0.88Co0.06Mn0.06O2 cathode, highlighting its immense potential for application in high energy density LIBs.
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- Yuli Zang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Mang, Haripur, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, 230009, P. R. China
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Song Z, Wang X, Feng W, Armand M, Zhou Z, Zhang H. Designer Anions for Better Rechargeable Lithium Batteries and Beyond. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310245. [PMID: 38839065 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Non-aqueous electrolytes, generally consisting of metal salts and solvating media, are indispensable elements for building rechargeable batteries. As the major sources of ionic charges, the intrinsic characters of salt anions are of particular importance in determining the fundamental properties of bulk electrolyte, as well as the features of the resulting electrode-electrolyte interphases/interfaces. To cope with the increasing demand for better rechargeable batteries requested by emerging application domains, the structural design and modifications of salt anions are highly desired. Here, salt anions for lithium and other monovalent (e.g., sodium and potassium) and multivalent (e.g., magnesium, calcium, zinc, and aluminum) rechargeable batteries are outlined. Fundamental considerations on the design of salt anions are provided, particularly involving specific requirements imposed by different cell chemistries. Historical evolution and possible synthetic methodologies for metal salts with representative salt anions are reviewed. Recent advances in tailoring the anionic structures for rechargeable batteries are scrutinized, and due attention is paid to the paradigm shift from liquid to solid electrolytes, from intercalation to conversion/alloying-type electrodes, from lithium to other kinds of rechargeable batteries. The remaining challenges and key research directions in the development of robust salt anions are also discussed.
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- Ziyu Song
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, Vitoria-Gasteiz, 01510, Spain
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Duan S, Qian L, Zheng Y, Zhu Y, Liu X, Dong L, Yan W, Zhang J. Mechanisms of the Accelerated Li + Conduction in MOF-Based Solid-State Polymer Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2314120. [PMID: 38578406 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) for lithium metal batteries have garnered considerable interests owing to their low cost, flexibility, lightweight, and favorable interfacial compatibility with battery electrodes. Their soft mechanical nature compared to solid inorganic electrolytes give them a large advantage to be used in low pressure solid-state lithium metal batteries, which can avoid the cost and weight of the pressure cages. However, the application of SPEs is hindered by their relatively low ionic conductivity. In addressing this limitation, enormous efforts are devoted to the experimental investigation and theoretical calculations/simulation of new polymer classes. Recently, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been shown to be effective in enhancing ion transport in SPEs. However, the mechanisms in enhancing Li+ conductivity have rarely been systematically and comprehensively analyzed. Therefore, this review provides an in-depth summary of the mechanisms of MOF-enhanced Li+ transport in MOF-based solid polymer electrolytes (MSPEs) in terms of polymer, MOF, MOF/polymer interface, and solid electrolyte interface aspects, respectively. Moreover, the understanding of Li+ conduction mechanisms through employing advanced characterization tools, theoretical calculations, and simulations are also reviewed in this review. Finally, the main challenges in developing MSPEs are deeply analyzed and the corresponding future research directions are also proposed.
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- Song Duan
- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Zhaoqing Leoch Battery Technology Co., Ltd, Zhaoqing City, 526000, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Materials and Engineering/School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, P. R. China
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Song J, Lin L, Cui F, Wang HG, Tian Y, Zhu G. An integrated "rigid-flexible" strategy by side chain engineering towards high ion-conduction cationic covalent organic framework electrolytes. Chem Sci 2024; 15:11480-11487. [PMID: 39055014 PMCID: PMC11268473 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc02506g] [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: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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In recent years, solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) have become a new development trend, and it has become a top priority to design solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) that can rapidly and stably transport lithium ions in a variety of climatic environments. In this work, an integrated "rigid-flexible" dual-functional strategy is proposed to develop a cationic covalent organic framework (EO-BIm-iCOF) with well-defined flexible oligo(ethylene oxide) (EO) chains as an SSE for SSLMBs. As expected, the synergistic effects of the rigid cationic framework and flexible EO chains not only promote the dissociation of LiTFSI salts, but also greatly improve the transport of lithium ions, which endows LITFSI@EO-BIm-iCOF SSEs with a high Li+ conductivity of 1.08 × 10-4 S cm-1 and ionic transference number of 0.69 at room temperature. Besides, the molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have also elucidated the diffusion and transport mechanism of lithium ions in LITFSI@EO-BIm-iCOF SSEs. Interestingly, the assembled SSLMBs wherein LiFePO4 is paired with LITFSI@EO-BIm-iCOF SSEs display decent electrochemical properties at higher and lower temperatures. This work provides a great development prospect for the application of cationic COFs in solid-state batteries.
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- Jian Song
- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University Changchun 130024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University Changchun 130024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University Changchun 130024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University Changchun 130024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University Changchun 130024 China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University Changchun 130024 China
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Lin Y, Shang J, Liu Y, Wang Z, Bai Z, Ou X, Tang Y. Chlorination Design for Highly Stable Electrolyte toward High Mass Loading and Long Cycle Life Sodium-Based Dual-Ion Battery. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402702. [PMID: 38651672 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Sodium-based dual ion batteries (SDIBs) have garnered significant attention as novel energy storage devices offering the advantages of high-voltage and low-cost. Nonetheless, conventional electrolytes exhibit low resistance to oxidation and poor compatibility with electrode materials, resulting in rapid battery failure. In this study, for the first time, a chlorination design of electrolytes for SDIB, is proposed. Using ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) as a representative, chlorine (Cl)-substituted EMC not only demonstrates increased oxidative stability ascribed to the electron-withdrawing characteristics of chlorine atom, electrolyte compatibility with both the cathode and anode is also greatly improved by forming Cl-containing interface layers. Consequently, a discharge capacity of 104.6 mAh g-1 within a voltage range of 3.0-5.0 V is achieved for Na||graphite SDIB that employs a high graphite cathode mass loading of 5.0 mg cm-2, along with almost no capacity decay after 900 cycles. Notably, the Na||graphite SDIB can be revived for an additional 900 cycles through the replacement of a fresh Na anode. As the mass loading of graphite cathode increased to 10 mg cm-2, Na||graphite SDIB is still capable of sustaining over 700 times with ≈100% capacity retention. These results mark the best outcome among reported SDIBs. This study corroborates the effectiveness of chlorination design in developing high-voltage electrolytes and attaining enduring cycle stability of Na-based energy storage devices.
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- Yuwei Lin
- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Low-Dimensional Energy Materials Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Zhang J, Su Y, Qiu Y, Zhang X, Xu F, Wang H. High-Strength, Thin, and Lightweight Solid Polymer Electrolyte for Superior All-Solid-State Sodium Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:30128-30136. [PMID: 38831609 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05023] [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 utilization of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) in all-solid-state sodium metal batteries has been extensively explored due to their excellent flexibility, processability adaptability to match roll-to-roll manufacturing processes, and good interfacial contact with a high-capacity Na anode; however, SPEs are still impeded by their inadequate mechanical strength, excessive thickness, and poor stability with Na anodes. Herein, a robust, thin, and cost-effective polyethylene (PE) film is employed as a skeleton for infiltrating poly(ethylene oxide)-sodium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (PEO/NaTFSI) to fabricate PE-PEO/NaTFSI SPE. The resulting SPE features a remarkable thickness of 25 μm, lightweight property (2.1 mg cm-2), superior mechanical strength (tensile strength = 100.3 MPa), and good flexibility. The SPE also shows an ionic conductivity of 9.4 × 10-5 S cm-1 at 60 °C and enhanced interfacial stability with a sodium metal anode. Benefiting from these advantages, the assembled Na-Na symmetric cells with PE-PEO/NaTFSI show a high critical current density (1 mA cm-2) and excellent long-term cycling stability (3000 h at 0.3 mA cm-2). The all-solid-state Na||PE-PEO/NaTFSI||Na3V2(PO4)3 coin cells exhibit a superior cycling performance, retaining 93% of the initial capacity for 190 cycles when matched with a 6 mg cm-2 cathode loading. Meanwhile, the pouch cell can work stably after abuse testing, proving its flexibility and safety. This work offers a promising strategy to simultaneously achieve thin, high-strength, and safe solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state sodium metal batteries.
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- Jinbo Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Centre for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Centre for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Centre for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Centre for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Centre for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Centre for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an 710072, P. R. China
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Zhao L, Tao Y, Zhang Y, Lei Y, Lai WH, Chou S, Liu HK, Dou SX, Wang YX. A Critical Review on Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries: From Research Advances to Practical Perspectives. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402337. [PMID: 38458611 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-Na/S) batteries are promising alternatives for next-generation energy storage systems with high energy density and high power density. However, some notorious issues are hampering the practical application of RT-Na/S batteries. Besides, the working mechanism of RT-Na/S batteries under practical conditions such as high sulfur loading, lean electrolyte, and low capacity ratio between the negative and positive electrode (N/P ratio), is of essential importance for practical applications, yet the significance of these parameters has long been disregarded. Herein, it is comprehensively reviewed recent advances on Na metal anode, S cathode, electrolyte, and separator engineering for RT-Na/S batteries. The discrepancies between laboratory research and practical conditions are elaborately discussed, endeavors toward practical applications are highlighted, and suggestions for the practical values of the crucial parameters are rationally proposed. Furthermore, an empirical equation to estimate the actual energy density of RT-Na/S pouch cells under practical conditions is rationally proposed for the first time, making it possible to evaluate the gravimetric energy density of the cells under practical conditions. This review aims to reemphasize the vital importance of the crucial parameters for RT-Na/S batteries to bridge the gaps between laboratory research and practical applications.
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- Lingfei Zhao
- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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Yang H, Wang W, Huang Z, Wang Z, Hu L, Wang M, Yang S, Jiao S. Weak Electrostatic Force on K + in Gel Polymer Electrolyte Realizes High Ion Transference Number for Quasi Solid-State Potassium Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2401008. [PMID: 38446734 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Quasi-solid-state potassium-ion batteries (SSPIBs) are of great potential for commercial use due to the abundant reserves and cost-effectiveness of resources, as well as high safety. Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) with high ionic conductivity and fast interfacial charge transport are necessary for SSPIBs. Here, the weak electrostatic force between K+ and electronegative functional groups in the ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate (ETPTA) polymer chains, which can promote fast migration of free K+, is revealed. To further enhance the interfacial reaction kinetics, a multilayered GPE by in situ growth of poly(vinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) on ETPTA (PVDF-HFP|ETPTA|PVDF-HFP) is constructed to improve the interface contact and provide sufficient K+ concentration in PVDF-HFP. A high ion transference number (0.92) and a superior ionic conductivity (5.15 × 10-3 S cm-1) are achieved. Consequently, the SSPIBs with both intercalation-type (PB) and conversion-type (PTCDA) cathodes show the best battery performance among all reported SSPIBs of the same cathode. These findings demonstrate that potassium-ion batteries have the potential to surpass Li/Na ion batteries in solid-state systems.
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- Huize Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, China
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Doyle E, Mirmira P, Ma P, Vu MC, Hixson-Wells T, Kumar R, Amanchukwu CV. Phase Morphology Dependence of Ionic Conductivity and Oxidative Stability in Fluorinated Ether Solid-State Electrolytes. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2024; 36:5063-5076. [PMID: 38828186 PMCID: PMC11137829 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.4c00199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Solid-state polymer electrolytes can enable the safe operation of high energy density lithium metal batteries; unfortunately, they have low ionic conductivity and poor redox stability at electrode interfaces. Fluorinated ether polymer electrolytes are a promising approach because the ether units can solvate and conduct ions, while the fluorinated moieties can increase oxidative stability. However, current perfluoropolyether (PFPE) electrolytes exhibit deficient lithium-ion coordination and ion transport. Here, we incorporate cross-linked poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) units within the PFPE matrix and increase the polymer blend electrolyte conductivity by 6 orders of magnitude as compared to pure PFPE at 60 °C from 1.55 × 10-11 to 2.26 × 10-5 S/cm. Blending varying ratios of PEG and PFPE induces microscale phase separation, and we show the impact of morphology on ion solvation and dynamics in the electrolyte. Spectroscopy and simulations show weak ion-PFPE interactions, which promote salt phase segregation into-and ion transport within-the PEG domain. These polymer electrolytes show promise for use in high-voltage lithium metal batteries with improved Li|Li cycling due to enhanced mechanical properties and high-voltage stability beyond 6 V versus Li/Li+. Our work provides insights into transport and stability in fluorinated polymer electrolytes for next-generation batteries.
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S. Doyle
- Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Pritzker School of Molecular
Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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Fu C, Li Y, Xu W, Feng X, Gu W, Liu J, Deng W, Wang W, Abeykoon AMM, Su L, Zhu L, Wu X, Xiang H. LaCl 3-based sodium halide solid electrolytes with high ionic conductivity for all-solid-state batteries. Nat Commun 2024; 15:4315. [PMID: 38773104 PMCID: PMC11109254 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48712-4] [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: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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To enable high performance of all solid-state batteries, a catholyte should demonstrate high ionic conductivity, good compressibility and oxidative stability. Here, a LaCl3-based Na+ superionic conductor (Na1-xZrxLa1-xCl4) with high ionic conductivity of 2.9 × 10-4 S cm-1 (30 °C), good compressibility and high oxidative potential (3.80 V vs. Na2Sn) is prepared via solid state reaction combining mechanochemical method. X-ray diffraction reveals a hexagonal structure (P63/m) of Na1-xZrxLa1-xCl4, with Na+ ions forming a one-dimensional diffusion channel along the c-axis. First-principle calculations combining with X-ray absorption fine structure characterization etc. reveal that the ionic conductivity of Na1-xZrxLa1-xCl4 is mainly determined by the size of Na+-channels and the Na+/La3+ mixing in the one-dimensional diffusion channels. When applied as a catholyte, the NaCrO2||Na0.7Zr0.3La0.7Cl4||Na3PS4||Na2Sn all-solid-state batteries demonstrate an initial capacity of 114 mA h g-1 and 88% retention after 70 cycles at 0.3 C. In addition, a high capacity of 94 mA h g-1 can be maintained at 1 C current density.
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- Chengyu Fu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry and Material Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.
- Engineering Research Center of High-Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Materials Science and Devices Institute, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215009, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fuzhou, 360002, China
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, National Synchrotron Light Source II, Upton, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemistry and Material Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.
- Engineering Research Center of High-Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.
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Li J, Sui S, Zhou X, Lei K, Yang Q, Chu S, Li L, Zhao Y, Gu M, Chou S, Zheng S. Weakly Coordinating Diluent Modulated Solvation Chemistry for High-Performance Sodium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400406. [PMID: 38491786 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400406] [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: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Diluents have been extensively employed to overcome the disadvantages of high viscosity and sluggish kinetics of high-concentration electrolytes, but generally do not change the pristine solvation structure. Herein, a weakly coordinating diluent, hexafluoroisopropyl methyl ether (HFME), is applied to regulate the coordination of Na+ with diglyme and anion and form a diluent-participated solvate. This unique solvation structure promotes the accelerated decomposition of anions and diluents, with the construction of robust inorganic-rich electrode-electrolyte interphases. In addition, the introduction of HFME reduces the desolvation energy of Na+, improves ionic conductivity, strengthens the antioxidant, and enhances the safety of the electrolyte. As a result, the assembled Na||Na symmetric cell achieves a stable cycle of over 1800 h. The cell of Na||P'2-Na0.67MnO2 delivers a high capacity retention of 87.3 % with a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.7 % after 350 cycles. This work provides valuable insights into solvation chemistry for advanced electrolyte engineering.
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- Jiaxin Li
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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Wen T, Tan S, Li R, Huang X, Xiao H, Teng X, Jia H, Xiong F, Huang G, Qu B, Song J, Wang J, Tang A, Pan F. Large-Scale Integration of the Ion-Reinforced Phytic Acid Layer Stabilizing Magnesium Metal Anode. ACS NANO 2024; 18:11740-11752. [PMID: 38648626 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c13028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs) have garnered significant attention for their potential in large-scale energy storage applications. However, the commercial development of RMBs has been severely hampered by the rapid failure of large-sized Mg metal anodes, especially under fast and deep cycling conditions. Herein, a concept proof involving a large-scale ion-reinforced phytic acid (PA) layer (100 cm × 7.5 cm) with an excellent water-oxygen tolerance, high Mg2+ conductivity, and favorable electrochemical stability is proposed to enable rapid and uniform plating/stripping of Mg metal anode. Guided by even distributions of Mg2+ flux and electric field, the as-prepared large-sized PA-Al@Mg electrode (5.8 cm × 4.5 cm) exhibits no perforation and uniform Mg plating/stripping after cycling. Consequently, an ultralong lifespan (2400 h at 3 mA cm-2 with 1 mAh cm-2) and high current tolerance (300 h at 9 mA cm-2 with 1 mAh cm-2) of the symmetric cell using the PA-Al@Mg anode could be achieved. Notably, the PA-Al@Mg//Mo6S8 full cell demonstrates exceptional stability, operating for 8000 cycles at 5 C with a capacity retention of 99.8%, surpassing that of bare Mg (3000 cycles, 74.7%). Moreover, a large-sized PA-Al@Mg anode successfully contributes to the stable pouch cell (200 and 750 cycles at 0.1 and 1 C), further confirming its significant potential for practical utilization. This work provides valuable theoretical insights and technological support for the practical implementation of RMBs.
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- Tiantian Wen
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, National Innovation Center for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Chongqing Institute of New Energy Storage Materials and Equipment, Chongqing 401135, China
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Wang Q, Sun Q, Pu Y, Sun W, Lin C, Duan X, Ren X, Lu L. Photo-Thermal Mediated Li-ion Transport for Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309501. [PMID: 38109067 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The development of lithium-based solid-state batteries (SSBs) has to date been hindered by the limited ionic conductivity of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs), where nonsolvated Li-ions are difficult to migrate in a polymer framework at room temperature. Despite the improved cationic migration by traditional heating systems, they are far from practical applications of SSBs. Here, an innovative strategy of light-mediated energy conversion is reported to build photothermal-based SPEs (PT-SPEs). The results suggest that the nanostructured photothermal materials acting as a powerful light-to-heat converter enable heating within a submicron space, leading to a decreased Li+ migration barrier and a stronger solid electrolyte interface. Via in situ X-ray diffraction analysis and molecular dynamics simulation, it is shown that the generated heating effectively triggers the structural transition of SPEs from a highly crystalline to an amorphous state, that helps mediate lithium-ion transport. Using the assembled SSBs for exemplification, PT-SPEs function as efficient ion-transport media, providing outstanding capacity retention (96% after 150 cycles) and a stable charge/discharge capacity (140 mA g-1 at 1.0 C). Overall, the work provides a comprehensive picture of the Li-ion transport in solid polymer electrolytes and suggests that free volume may be critical to achieving high-performance solid-state batteries.
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- Qin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Guo X, Xie Z, Wang R, Luo J, Chen J, Guo S, Tang G, Shi Y, Chen W. Interface-Compatible Gel-Polymer Electrolyte Enabled by NaF-Solubility-Regulation toward All-Climate Solid-State Sodium Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402245. [PMID: 38462504 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402245] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Gel-polymer electrolyte (GPE) is a pragmatic choice for high-safety sodium batteries but still plagued by interfacial compatibility with both cathode and anode simultaneously. Here, salt-in-polymer fibers with NaF salt inlaid in polylactide (PLA) fiber network was fabricated via electrospinning and subsequent in situ forming gel-polymer electrolyte in liquid electrolytes. The obtained PLA-NaF GPE achieves a high ion conductivity (2.50×10-3 S cm-1) and large Na+ transference number (0.75) at ambient temperature. Notably, the dissolution of NaF salt occupies solvents leading to concentrated-electrolyte environment, which facilitates aggregates with increased anionic coordination (anion/Na+ >1). Aggregates with higher HOMO realize the preferential oxidation on the cathode so that inorganic-rich and stable CEI covers cathode' surface, preventing particles' breakage and showing good compatibility with different cathodes (Na3V2(PO4)3, Na2+2xFe2-x(SO4)3, Na0.72Ni0.32Mn0.68O2, NaTi2(PO4)3). While, passivated Na anode induced by the lower LUMO of aggregates, and the lower surface tension between Na anode and PLA-NaF GPE interface, leading to the dendrites-free Na anode. As a result, the assembled Na || Na3V2(PO4)3 cells display excellent electrochemical performance at all-climate conditions.
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- Xiaoniu Guo
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, P. R. China
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- Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC), School of Design, University of, Leeds, LS29JT, UK
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis, Optimization and CAE Software for Industrial Equipment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan, P. R. China
- Yaoshan laboratory, Pingdingshan University, Pingdingshan Henan, 467000, P. R. China
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Murphy E, Zhang C, Bates CM, Hawker CJ. Chromatographic Separation: A Versatile Strategy to Prepare Discrete and Well-Defined Polymer Libraries. Acc Chem Res 2024; 57:1202-1213. [PMID: 38530881 PMCID: PMC11025024 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.4c00059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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ConspectusThe preparation of discrete and well-defined polymers is an emerging strategy for emulating the remarkable precision achieved by macromolecular synthesis in nature. Although modern controlled polymerization techniques have unlocked access to a cornucopia of materials spanning a broad range of monomers, molecular weights, and architectures, the word "controlled" is not to be confused with "perfect". Indeed, even the highest-fidelity polymerization techniques─yielding molar mass dispersities in the vicinity of Đ = 1.05─unavoidably create a considerable degree of structural and/or compositional dispersity due to the statistical nature of chain growth. Such dispersity impacts many of the properties that researchers seek to control in the design of soft materials.The development of strategies to minimize or entirely eliminate dispersity and access molecularly precise polymers therefore remains a key contemporary challenge. While significant advances have been made in the realm of iterative synthetic methods that construct oligomers with an exact molecular weight, head-to-tail connectivity, and even stereochemistry via small-molecule organic chemistry, as the word "iterative" suggests, these techniques involve manually propagating monomers one reaction at a time, often with intervening protection and deprotection steps. As a result, these strategies are time-consuming, difficult to scale, and remain limited to lower molecular weights. The focus of this Account is on an alternative strategy that is more accessible to the general scientific community because of its simplicity, versatility, and affordability: chromatography. Researchers unfamiliar with the intricacies of synthesis may recall being exposed to chromatography in an undergraduate chemistry lab. This operationally simple, yet remarkably powerful, technique is most commonly encountered in the purification of small molecules through their selective (differential) adsorption to a column packed with a low-cost stationary phase, usually silica. Because the requisite equipment is readily available and the actual separation takes little time (on the order of 1 h), chromatography is used extensively in small-molecule chemistry throughout industry and academia alike. It is, therefore, perhaps surprising that similar types of chromatography are not more widely leveraged in the field of polymer science as well.Here, we discuss recent advances in using chromatography to control the structure and properties of polymeric materials. Emphasis is placed on the utility of an adsorption-based mechanism that separates polymers based on polarity and composition at tractable (gram) scales for materials science, in contrast to size exclusion, which is extremely common but typically analyzes very small quantities of a sample (∼1 mg) and is limited to separating by molar mass. Key concepts that are highlighted include (1) the separation of low-molecular-weight homopolymers into discrete oligomers (Đ = 1.0) with precise chain lengths and (2) the efficient fractionation of block copolymers into high-quality and widely varied libraries for accelerating materials discovery. In summary, the authors hope to convey the exciting possibilities in polymer science afforded by chromatography as a scalable, versatile, and even automated technique that unlocks new avenues of exploration into well-defined materials for a diverse assortment of researchers with different training and expertise.
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- Elizabeth
A. Murphy
- Materials
Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Department of Chemical
Engineering, andMaterials Department, University of California
Santa Barbara, Santa
Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Materials
Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Department of Chemical
Engineering, andMaterials Department, University of California
Santa Barbara, Santa
Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Australian
Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and Centre for Advanced
Imaging University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Materials
Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Department of Chemical
Engineering, andMaterials Department, University of California
Santa Barbara, Santa
Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Materials
Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Department of Chemical
Engineering, andMaterials Department, University of California
Santa Barbara, Santa
Barbara, California 93106, United States
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He X, Zhu Z, Wen G, Lv S, Yang S, Hu T, Cao Z, Ji Y, Fu X, Yang W, Wang Y. Design of High-Entropy Tape Electrolytes for Compression-Free Solid-State Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307599. [PMID: 37797262 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Advanced solid electrolytes with strong adhesion to other components are the key for the successes of solid-state batteries. Unfortunately, traditional solid electrolytes have to work under high compression to maintain the contact inside owing to their poor adhesion. Here, a concept of high-entropy tape electrolyte (HETE) is proposed to simultaneously achieve tape-like adhesion, liquid-like ion conduction, and separator-like mechanical properties. This HETE is designed with adhesive skin layer on both sides and robust skeleton layer in the middle. The significant properties of the three layers are enabled by high-entropy microstructures which are realized by harnessing polymer-ion interactions. As a result, the HETE shows high ionic conductivity (3.50 ± 0.53 × 10-4 S cm-1 at room temperature), good mechanical properties (toughness 11.28 ± 1.12 MJ m-3, strength 8.18 ± 0.28 MPa), and importantly, tape-like adhesion (interfacial toughness 231.6 ± 9.6 J m-2). Moreover, a compression-free solid-state tape battery is finally demonstrated by adhesion-based assembling, which shows good interfacial and electrochemical stability even under harsh mechanical conditions, such as twisting and bending. The concept of HETE and compression-free solid-state tape batteries may bring promising solutions and inspiration to conquer the interface challenges in solid-state batteries and their manufacturing.
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- Xuewei He
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610065, China
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Wang X, Lu J, Wu Y, Zheng W, Zhang H, Bai T, Liu H, Li D, Ci L. Building Stable Anodes for High-Rate Na-Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311256. [PMID: 38181436 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Due to low cost and high energy density, sodium metal batteries (SMBs) have attracted growing interest, with great potential to power future electric vehicles (EVs) and mobile electronics, which require rapid charge/discharge capability. However, the development of high-rate SMBs has been impeded by the sluggish Na+ ion kinetics, particularly at the sodium metal anode (SMA). The high-rate operation severely threatens the SMA stability, due to the unstable solid-electrolyte interface (SEI), the Na dendrite growth, and large volume changes during Na plating-stripping cycles, leading to rapid electrochemical performance degradations. This review surveys key challenges faced by high-rate SMAs, and highlights representative stabilization strategies, including the general modification of SMB components (including the host, Na metal surface, electrolyte, separator, and cathode), and emerging solutions with the development of solid-state SMBs and liquid metal anodes; the working principle, performance, and application of these strategies are elaborated, to reduce the Na nucleation energy barriers and promote Na+ ion transfer kinetics for stable high-rate Na metal anodes. This review will inspire further efforts to stabilize SMAs and other metal (e.g., Li, K, Mg, Zn) anodes, promoting high-rate applications of high-energy metal batteries towards a more sustainable society.
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- Xihao Wang
- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Technologies for Energy Conversion, Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou, 515063, China
- Department of Chemistry, Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou, 515063, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Ni Q, Ding Y, Wang C, Bai S, Zhu K, Zhao Y, Chen L, Li N, Li J, Su Y, Jin H. Piezoelectric Interlayer Enabling a Rechargeable Quasisolid-State Sodium Battery at 0 °C. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309298. [PMID: 38146682 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Solid-state sodium (Na) batteries (SSNBs) hold great promise but suffer from several major issues, such as high interfacial resistance at the solid electrolyte/electrode interface and Na metal dendrite growth. To address these issues, a piezoelectric interlayer design for an Na3Zr2Si2PO12 (NZSP) solid electrolyte is proposed herein. Two typical piezoelectric films, AlN and ZnO, coated onto NZSP function as interlayers designed to generate a local stress-induced field for alleviating interfacial charge aggregation coupling stress concentration and promoting uniform Na plating. The results reveal that the interlayer (ZnO) with matched modulus, high Na-adhesion, and sufficient piezoelectricity can provide a favorable interphase. Low interfacial resistances of 91 and 239 Ω cm2 are achieved for the ZnO layer at 30 and 0 °C, respectively, which are notably lower than those for bare NZSP. Moreover, steady Na plating/stripping cycles are rendered over 850 and 4900 h at 0 and 30 °C, respectively. The superior anodic performance is further manifested in an Na2MnFe(CN)6-based full cell which delivers discharge capacities of 125 mA h g-1 over 1600 cycles at 30 °C and 90 mA h g-1 over 500 cycles at 0 °C. A new interlayer-design insight is clearly demonstrated for SSNBs breaking low-temperature limits.
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- Qing Ni
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing, 401120, China
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Zhao L, Hou M, Ren K, Yang D, Li F, Yang X, Zhou Y, Zhang D, Liu S, Lei Y, Liang F. Hot-Pressing Enhances Mechanical Strength of PEO Solid Polymer Electrolyte for All-Solid-State Sodium Metal Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2301579. [PMID: 38433396 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are widely utilized in all-solid-state sodium metal batteries (ASSSMBs) due to their excellent flexibility and safety. However, poor ionic conductivity and mechanical strength limit its development. In this work, an emerging solvent-free hot-pressing method is used to prepare mechanically robust PEO-based SPE, while sodium superionic conductors Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 (NZSP) and NaClO4 are introduced to improve ionic conductivity. The as-prepared electrolyte exhibits a high ionic conductivity of 4.42 × 10-4 S cm-1 and a suitable electrochemical stability window (4.5 V vs Na/Na+ ). Furthermore, the SPE enables intimate contact with the electrode. The Na||Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 @C ASSSMB delivers a high-capacity retention of 97.1% after 100 cycles at 0.5 C and 60 °C, and exhibits excellent Coulombic efficiency (CE) (close to 100%). The ASSSMB with the 20 µm thick electrolyte also demonstrates excellent cyclic stability. This study provides a promising strategy for designing stable polymer-ceramic composite electrolyte membranes through hot-pressing to realize high-energy-density sodium metal batteries.
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- Lanqing Zhao
- Key Laboratory for Nonferrous Vacuum Metallurgy of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Key Laboratory for Nonferrous Vacuum Metallurgy of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Key Laboratory for Nonferrous Vacuum Metallurgy of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Key Laboratory for Nonferrous Vacuum Metallurgy of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Key Laboratory for Nonferrous Vacuum Metallurgy of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Key Laboratory for Nonferrous Vacuum Metallurgy of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Key Laboratory for Nonferrous Vacuum Metallurgy of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Key Laboratory for Nonferrous Vacuum Metallurgy of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063009, China
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- Fachgebiet Angewandte Nanophysik, InstitutfürPhysik & IMNMacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany
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- Key Laboratory for Nonferrous Vacuum Metallurgy of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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Liu C, Xu W, Zhang L, Zhang D, Xu W, Liao X, Chen W, Cao Y, Li MC, Mei C, Zhao K. Electrochemical Hydrophobic Tri-layer Interface Rendered Mechanically Graded Solid Electrolyte Interface for Stable Zinc Metal Anode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202318063. [PMID: 38190839 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202318063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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The aqueous zinc-ion battery is promising as grid scale energy storage device, but hindered by the instable electrode/electrolyte interface. Herein, we report the lean-water ionic liquid electrolyte for aqueous zinc metal batteries. The lean-water ionic liquid electrolyte creates the hydrophobic tri-layer interface assembled by first two layers of hydrophobic OTF- and EMIM+ and third layer of loosely attached water, beyond the classical Gouy-Chapman-Stern theory based electrochemical double layer. By taking advantage of the hydrophobic tri-layer interface, the lean-water ionic liquid electrolyte enables a wide electrochemical working window (2.93 V) with relatively high zinc ion conductivity (17.3 mS/cm). Furthermore, the anion crowding interface facilitates the OTF- decomposition chemistry to create the mechanically graded solid electrolyte interface layer to simultaneously suppress the dendrite formation and maintain the mechanical stability. In this way, the lean-water based ionic liquid electrolyte realizes the ultralong cyclability of over 10000 cycles at 20 A/g and at practical condition of N/P ratio of 1.5, the cumulated areal capacity reach 1.8 Ah/cm2 , which outperforms the state-of-the-art zinc metal battery performance. Our work highlights the importance of the stable electrode/electrolyte interface stability, which would be practical for building high energy grid scale zinc-ion battery.
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- Chaozheng Liu
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA-70803, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, 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, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Guangdong, 523808, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, 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, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, 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, Nanjing, 210000, 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, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Separations (LAS), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Sion, 1950, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Zhou YN, Yong H, Guo R, Wang K, Li Z, Hua W, Zhou D. Self-reporting and Biodegradable Thermosetting Solid Polymer Electrolyte. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202319003. [PMID: 38131604 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202319003] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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To date, significant efforts have been dedicated to improve their ionic conductivity, thermal stability, and mechanical strength of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs). However, direct monitoring of physical and chemical changes in SPEs is still lacking. Moreover, existing thermosetting SPEs are hardly degradable. Herein, by overcoming the limitation predicted by Flory theory, self-reporting and biodegradable thermosetting hyperbranched poly(β-amino ester)-based SPEs (HPAE-SPEs) are reported. HPAE is successfully synthesized through a well-controlled "A2+B4" Michael addition strategy and then crosslinked it in situ to produce HPAE-SPEs. The multiple tertiary aliphatic amines at the branching sites confer multicolour luminescence to HPAE-SPEs, enabling direct observation of its physical and chemical damage. After use, HPAE-SPEs can be rapidly hydrolysed into non-hazardous β-amino acids and polyols via self-catalysis. Optimized HPAE-SPE exhibits an ionic conductivity of 1.3×10-4 S/cm at 60 °C, a Na+ transference number (t N a + ${{t}_{Na}^{+}}$ ) of 0.67, a highly stable sodium plating-stripping behaviour and a low overpotential of ≈190 mV. This study establishes a new paradigm for developing SPEs by engineering multifunctional polymers. The self-reporting and biodegradable properties would greatly expand the scope of applications for SPEs.
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- Ya-Nan Zhou
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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Su G, Zhang X, Xiao M, Wang S, Huang S, Han D, Meng Y. Polymeric Electrolytes for Solid-state Lithium Ion Batteries: Structure Design, Electrochemical Properties and Cell Performances. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202300293. [PMID: 37771268 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Solid-state electrolytes are key to achieving high energy density, safety, and stability for lithium-ion batteries. In this Review, core indicators of solid polymer electrolytes are discussed in detail including ionic conductivity, interface compatibility, mechanical integrity, and cycling stability. Besides, we also summarize how above properties can be improved by design strategies of functional monomers, groups, and assembly of batteries. Structures and properties of polymers are investigated here to provide a basis for all-solid-state electrolyte design strategies of multi-component polymers. In addition, adjustment strategies of quasi-solid-state polymer electrolytes such as adding functional additives and carrying out structural design are also investigated, aiming at solving problems caused by simply adding liquids or small molecular plasticizer. We hope that fresh and established researchers can achieve a general perspective of solid polymer electrolytes via this Review and spur more extensive interests for exploration of high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
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- Gang Su
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- The Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province/State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- Institute of Chemistry, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450000, P. R. China
- Research Center of Green Catalysts, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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Liu H, Zheng X, Du Y, Borrás MC, Wu K, Konstantinov K, Pang WK, Chou S, Liu H, Dou S, Wu C. Multifunctional Separator Enables High-Performance Sodium Metal Batteries in Carbonate-Based Electrolytes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307645. [PMID: 37989269 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Sodium metal has become one of the most promising anodes for next-generation cheap and high-energy-density metal batteries; however, challenges caused by the uncontrollable sodium dendrite growth and fragile solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) restrict their large-scale practical applications in low-cost and wide-voltage-window carbonate electrolytes. Herein, a novel multifunctional separator with lightweight and high thinness is proposed, assembled by the cobalt-based metal-organic framework nanowires (Co-NWS), to replace the widely applied thick and heavy glass fiber separator. Benefitting from its abundant sodiophilic functional groups and densely stacked nanowires, Co-NWS not only exhibits outstanding electrolyte wettability and effectively induces uniform Na+ ion flux as a strong ion redistributor but also favors constructing the robust N,F-rich SEI layer. Satisfactorily, with 10 µL carbonate electrolyte, a Na|Co-NWS|Cu half-cell delivers stable cycling (over 260 cycles) with a high average Coulombic efficiency of 98%, and the symmetric cell shows a long cycle life of more than 500 h. Remarkably, the full cell shows a long-term life span (over 1500 cycles with 92% capacity retention) at high current density in the carbonate electrolyte. This work opens up a strategy for developing dendrite-free, low-cost, and long-life-span sodium metal batteries in carbonate-based electrolytes.
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- Haoxuan Liu
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2525, Australia
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- Graduate School of Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, 305-8573, Japan
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2525, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2525, Australia
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2525, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2525, Australia
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2525, Australia
- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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Mukhopadhyay S, Kottaichamy AR, Devendrachari MC, Mendhe RM, Nimbegondi Kotresh HM, Vinod CP, Ottakam Thotiyl M. Electrochemical energy storage in an organic supercapacitor via a non-electrochemical proton charge assembly. Chem Sci 2024; 15:1726-1735. [PMID: 38303938 PMCID: PMC10829031 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05639b] [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: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Contrary to conventional beliefs, we show how a functional ligand that does not exhibit any redox activity elevates the charge storage capability of an electric double layer via a proton charge assembly. Compared to an unsubstituted ligand, a non-redox active carboxy ligand demonstrated nearly a 4-fold increase in charge storage, impressive capacitive retention even at a rate of 900C, and approximately a 2-fold decrease in leakage currents with an enhancement in energy density up to approximately 70% via a non-electrochemical route of proton charge assembly. Generalizability of these findings is presented with various non-redox active functional units that can undergo proton charge assembly in the ligand. This demonstration of non-redox active functional units enriching supercapacitive charge storage via proton charge assembly contributes to the rational design of ligands for energy storage applications.
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- Sanchayita Mukhopadhyay
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune Dr Homi Bhabha Road Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune Dr Homi Bhabha Road Pune 411008 India
- Department of Chemistry, Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva 8410501 Israel
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune Dr Homi Bhabha Road Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune Dr Homi Bhabha Road Pune 411008 India
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Li Y, Liu H, Zang J, Wang W. Ionic Competition between Na + and H + in Aqueous Sodium-Ion Battery Electrolytes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:4818-4826. [PMID: 38232354 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Aqueous electrolytes have become a research hotspot because of their high safety and low cost, while the inevitable ionization phenomenon of water in aqueous solution leads to the existence of competitive ions (H+) except the active ions. In this article, we take aqueous Na base electrolyte as an example to clear the ion competition behavior by modeling, simulating together with experimental verification. First, the reaction tendency of the two ions (Na+ and H+) is obtained by calculating the Gibbs energy change of the reaction. Furthermore, the properties of electrolytes with different concentrations including transportation are obtained by modeling. After that, relevant experiments are also proceeded to verify the simulation results. Then, the ion competition behavior is analyzed by in situ observation by controlling the constant concentration of Na+: the high concentration of Na+ can reduce the proportion of H+ and reduce the competitiveness of H+; a high concentration of Na+ causes the increased viscosity and reduces the ion diffusion. Based on this, the correlation between ion competitiveness and ion ratio is also confirmed by keeping the concentration of Na+ unchanged and adjusting the concentration of H+ (adjusting pH). The influence of the ion competition phenomenon (Na+ and H+) is the reaction characteristics of the substance itself and the ratio of ion concentration. Finally, the electrochemical performance is further verified in 3,4,9,10-perylene tetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDI) symmetric cells and in full-cells with vanadium phosphate sodium (NVP) as the cathode and PTCDI as the anode.
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- Yuqian Li
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Deng S, Meng W, Fan C, Zuo D, Han J, Li T, Li D, Jiang L. Enabling Further Organic Electrolyte Infiltration of Cellulose-Based Separators via Defect-Rich Polypyrrole Modification for High Sodium Ion Transport in Sodium Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:4708-4718. [PMID: 38231566 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Sodium metal batteries (SMBs) have high-density and cost-effective characteristics as one of the energy storage systems, but uncontrollable dendrite growth and poor rate performance still hinder their practical applications. Herein, a nitrogen-rich modified cellulose separator with released abundant ion transport tunnels in organic electrolyte was synthesized by in situ polymerization of polypyrrole, which is based on the high permeability of cellulose in aqueous solution and the interfacial interaction between cellulose and polypyrrole. Meanwhile, the introduction of abundant structural defects such as branch chains, oxygen-containing functional groups, and imine-like structure to disrupt polypyrrole conjugation enables the utilization of conductive polymers in composite separator applications. With the electrolyte affinity surface on, the modified separator exhibits reinforced electrolyte uptake (254%) and extended electrolyte wettability, thereby leading to accelerated ionic conductivity (2.77 mS cm-1) and homogeneous sodium deposition by facilitating the establishment of additional pathways for ion transport. Benefiting from nitrogen-rich groups, the polypyrrole-modified separator demonstrates selective Na+ transport by the data of improved Na+ transference number (0.62). Owing to the above advantages, the battery assembled with the modified separators exhibits outstanding rate performance and prominent capacity retention two times that of the pristine cellulose separator at a high current density under the condition of fluorine-free electrolyte.
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- Shengxiang Deng
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Ren L, Hu Z, Peng C, Zhang L, Wang N, Wang F, Xia Y, Zhang S, Hu E, Luo J. Suppressing metal corrosion through identification of optimal crystallographic plane for Zn batteries. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2309981121. [PMID: 38252819 PMCID: PMC10835070 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2309981121] [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: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Direct use of metals as battery anodes could significantly boost the energy density, but suffers from limited cycling. To make the batteries more sustainable, one strategy is mitigating the propensity for metals to form random morphology during plating through orientation regulation, e.g., hexagonal Zn platelets locked horizontally by epitaxial electrodeposition or vertically aligned through Zn/electrolyte interface modulation. Current strategies center around obtaining (002) faceted deposition due to its minimum surface energy. Here, benefiting from the capability of preparing a library of faceted monocrystalline Zn anodes and controlling the orientation of Zn platelet deposits, we challenge this conventional belief. We show that while monocrystalline (002) faceted Zn electrode with horizontal epitaxy indeed promises the highest critical current density, the (100) faceted electrode with vertically aligned deposits is the most important one in suppressing Zn metal corrosion and promising the best reversibility. Such uniqueness results from the lowest electrochemical surface area of (100) faceted electrode, which intrinsically builds upon the surface atom diffusion barrier and the orientation of the pallets. These new findings based on monocrystalline anodes advance the fundamental understanding of electrodeposition process for sustainable metal batteries and provide a paradigm to explore the processing-structure-property relationships of metal electrodes.
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- Lingxiao Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai200240, China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, China
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- Chemistry Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY11973
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai200433, China
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai200433, China
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai200433, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, China
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- Chemistry Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY11973
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai200240, China
- Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai200240, China
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Makhlooghiazad F, Miguel Guerrero Mejía L, Rollo-Walker G, Kourati D, Galceran M, Chen F, Deschamps M, Howlett P, O'Dell LA, Forsyth M. Understanding Polymerized Ionic Liquids as Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Sodium Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:1992-2004. [PMID: 38221743 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c10510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have emerged as promising candidates for sodium-based batteries due to their cost-effectiveness and excellent flexibility. However, achieving high ionic conductivity and desirable mechanical properties in SPEs remains a challenge. In this study, we investigated an AB diblock copolymer, PS-PEA(BuImTFSI), as a potential SPE for sodium batteries. We explored binary and ternary electrolyte systems by combining the polymer with salt and [C3mpyr][FSI] ionic liquid (IL) and analyzed their thermal and electrochemical properties. Differential scanning calorimetry revealed phase separation in the polymer systems. The addition of salt exhibited a plasticizing effect localized to the polyionic liquid (PIL) phase, resulting in an increased ionic conductivity in the binary electrolytes. Introducing the IL further enhanced the plasticizing effect, elevating the ionic conductivity in the ternary system. Spectroscopic analysis, for the first time, revealed that the incorporation of NaFSI and IL influences the conformation of TFSI- and weakens the interaction between TFSI- and the polymer. This establishes correlations between anions and Na+, ultimately enhancing the diffusivity of Na ions. The electrochemical properties of an optimized SPE in Na/Na symmetrical cells were investigated, showcasing stable Na plating/stripping at high current densities up to 0.7 mA cm-2, maintaining its integrity at 70 °C. Furthermore, we evaluated the performance of a Na|NaFePO4 cell cycled at different rates (C/10 and C/5) and temperatures (50 and 70 °C), revealing remarkable high-capacity retention and Coulombic efficiency. This study highlights the potential of solvent-free diblock copolymer electrolytes for high-performance sodium-based energy storage systems, contributing to advanced electrolyte materials.
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- Faezeh Makhlooghiazad
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- CNRS, CEMHTI UPR 3079, University of Orléans, F-45071 Orléans, France
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Engeries (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- CNRS, CEMHTI UPR 3079, University of Orléans, F-45071 Orléans, France
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
- ARC Industry Training Transformation Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies (StorEnergy), Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia
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Yao Z, Zhang J, Yang D, Zhang D, Yang B, Liang F. Achieving Dendrite-Free Solid-State Lithium-Metal Batteries via In Situ Construction of Li 3P/LiCl Interfacial Layers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:869-877. [PMID: 38146177 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Hybrid solid electrolyte (HSE) exhibits potential as a solid electrolyte due to its satisfactory Li+ conductivity, superior flexibility, and optimal interface compatibility. However, the inadequate wettability of the Li/HSE interface leads to significant contact impedance, thus fostering the formation of Li dendrites and limiting their practical applicability. Here, a straightforward strategy to enhance the interfacial wettability between Li and HSE and promote the uniform migration of Li+ by in situ construction of a multifunctional interface consisting of Li3P/LiCl (PCl@Li) was created. The Li3P component acts as a Li+ channel, banishing Li+ diffusion obstacles within the interface layer, while the electronically insulating LiCl component acts as an electron-blocking shield at the Li/HSE interface, promoting uniform Li+ deposition and preventing the formation of Li dendrites. The interface impedance of the symmetric PCl@Li|HSE|PCl@Li battery decreases markedly from 230.2 to 47.4 Ω cm-2. Additionally, the battery demonstrates superb cycling stability for over 1300 h at 0.1 mA cm-2 and maintains a minimal overpotential of 32 mV at 30 °C. The PCl@Li|HSE|LiFePO4 battery shows an initial discharge-specific capacity of 135.6 mA h g-1 at 1 C, with a notable capacity retention of 87.0% (118.0 mA h g-1) after 500 cycles. This work provides a new facile strategy for all-solid-state batteries to address interface issues between Li electrodes and HSE.
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- Zhengyin Yao
- National Engineering Research Center of Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Vacuum Metallurgy, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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Wang S, Weng S, Li X, Liu Y, Huang X, Jie Y, Pan Y, Zhou H, Jiao S, Li Q, Wang X, Cheng T, Cao R, Xu D. Unraveling the Solvent Effect on Solid-Electrolyte Interphase Formation for Sodium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202313447. [PMID: 37885102 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202313447] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Ether-based electrolytes are considered as an ideal electrolyte system for sodium metal batteries (SMBs) due to their superior compatibility with the sodium metal anode (SMA). However, the selection principle of ether solvents and the impact on solid electrolyte interphase formation are still unclear. Herein, we systematically compare the chain ether-based electrolyte and understand the relationship between the solvation structure and the interphasial properties. The linear ether solvent molecules with different terminal group lengths demonstrate remarkably distinct solvation effects, thus leading to different electrochemical performance as well as deposition morphologies for SMBs. Computational calculations and comprehensive characterizations indicate that the terminal group length significantly regulates the electrolyte solvation structure and consequently influences the interfacial reaction mechanism of electrolytes on SMA. Cryogenic electron microscopy clearly reveals the difference in solid electrolyte interphase in various ether-based electrolytes. As a result, the 1,2-diethoxyethane-based electrolyte enables a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.9 %, which also realizes the stable cycling of Na||Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 full cell with a mass loading of ≈9 mg cm-2 over 500 cycles.
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- Shiyang Wang
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Physical and Chemical Science Experiment Center, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, 199 Ren'ai Road, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Hu B, Han S, Zhang J, Zhu A, Fan Z, Xu T, Xu C, Huang Z, Zhu T, Xu J. Toward robust solid-state lithium metal batteries by stabilizing a polyethylene oxide-based solid electrolyte interface with a biomass polymer filler. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:203-210. [PMID: 37402326 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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Achieving all-solid-state lithium-based batteries with high energy densities requires lightweight and ultrathin solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) with high Li+ conductivity, but this still poses significant challenges. Herein, we designed a robust and mechanically flexible SSE (denoted BC-PEO/LiTFSI) by using an environmentally friendly and low-cost approach that involves bacterial cellulose (BC) as a three-dimensional (3D) rigid backbone. In this design, BC-PEO/LiTFSI is tightly integrated and polymerized through intermolecular hydrogen bonding, and the rich oxygen-containing functional groups from the BC filler also provide the active site for Li+ hopping transport. Therefore, the all-solid-state Li-Li symmetric cell with BC-PEO/LiTFSI (containing 3% BC) showed excellent electrochemical cycling properties over 1000 h at a current density of 0.5 mA cm-2. Furthermore, the Li-LiFePO4 full cell showed steady cycling performance under 3 mg cm-2 areal loading at a current of 0.1 C, and the resultant Li-S full cell maintained over 610 mAh g-1 for upward of 300 cycles at 0.2 C and 60 °C.
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- Ben Hu
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Wanjiang University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243031, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Wanjiang University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243031, China; School of Energy and Environment, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Wanjiang University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy-Storage Technologies, College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Wanjiang University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243031, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Wanjiang University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, China.
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Shinde SS, Wagh NK, Kim S, Lee J. Li, Na, K, Mg, Zn, Al, and Ca Anode Interface Chemistries Developed by Solid-State Electrolytes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304235. [PMID: 37743719 PMCID: PMC10646287 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Solid-state batteries (SSBs) have received significant attention due to their high energy density, reversible cycle life, and safe operations relative to commercial Li-ion batteries using flammable liquid electrolytes. This review presents the fundamentals, structures, thermodynamics, chemistries, and electrochemical kinetics of desirable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) required to meet the practical requirements of reversible anodes. Theoretical and experimental insights for metal nucleation, deposition, and stripping for the reversible cycling of metal anodes are provided. Ion transport mechanisms and state-of-the-art solid-state electrolytes (SEs) are discussed for realizing high-performance cells. The interface challenges and strategies are also concerned with the integration of SEs, anodes, and cathodes for large-scale SSBs in terms of physical/chemical contacts, space-charge layer, interdiffusion, lattice-mismatch, dendritic growth, chemical reactivity of SEI, current collectors, and thermal instability. The recent innovations for anode interface chemistries developed by SEs are highlighted with monovalent (lithium (Li+ ), sodium (Na+ ), potassium (K+ )) and multivalent (magnesium (Mg2+ ), zinc (Zn2+ ), aluminum (Al3+ ), calcium (Ca2+ )) cation carriers (i.e., lithium-metal, lithium-sulfur, sodium-metal, potassium-ion, magnesium-ion, zinc-metal, aluminum-ion, and calcium-ion batteries) compared to those of liquid counterparts.
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- Sambhaji S. Shinde
- Department of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringHanyang UniversityAnsanGyeonggi‐do15588Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc.Ansan15588Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringHanyang UniversityAnsanGyeonggi‐do15588Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc.Ansan15588Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringHanyang UniversityAnsanGyeonggi‐do15588Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc.Ansan15588Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringHanyang UniversityAnsanGyeonggi‐do15588Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc.Ansan15588Republic of Korea
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Han S, Wen P, Wang H, Zhou Y, Gu Y, Zhang L, Shao-Horn Y, Lin X, Chen M. Sequencing polymers to enable solid-state lithium batteries. NATURE MATERIALS 2023:10.1038/s41563-023-01693-z. [PMID: 37845320 DOI: 10.1038/s41563-023-01693-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Rational designs of solid polymer electrolytes with high ion conduction are critical in enabling the creation of advanced lithium batteries. However, known polymer electrolytes have much lower ionic conductivity than liquid/ceramics at room temperature, which limits their practical use in batteries. Here we show that precise positioning of designed repeating units in alternating polymer sequences lays the foundation for homogenized Li+ distribution, non-aggregated Li+-anion solvation and sequence-assisted site-to-site ion migration, facilitating the tuning of Li+ conductivity by up to three orders of magnitude. The assembled all-solid-state batteries facilitate reversible and dendrite-mitigated cycling against Li metal from ambient to elevated temperatures. This work demonstrates a powerful molecular engineering means to access highly ion-conductive solid-state materials for next-generation energy devices.
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- Shantao Han
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Research Laboratory of Electronics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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- Division of Natural and Applied Sciences, Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Wan S, Song K, Chen J, Zhao S, Ma W, Chen W, Chen S. Reductive Competition Effect-Derived Solid Electrolyte Interphase with Evenly Scattered Inorganics Enabling Ultrahigh Rate and Long-Life Span Sodium Metal Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:21661-21671. [PMID: 37724914 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c08224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Constructing an inorganic-rich and robust solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is one of the crucial approaches to improving the electrochemical performance of sodium metal batteries (SMBs). However, the low conductivity and distribution of common inorganics in SEI disturb Na+ diffusion and induce nonuniform sodium deposition. Here, we construct a unique SEI with evenly scattered high-conductivity inorganics by introducing a self-sacrifice LiTFSI into the sodium salt-base carbonate electrolyte. The reductive competition effect between LiTFSI and FEC facilitates the formation of the SEI with evenly scattered inorganics. In which the high-conductive Li3N and inorganics provide fast ions transport domains and high-flux nucleation sites for Na+, thus conducive to rapid sodium deposition at a high rate. Therefore, the SEI derived from LiTFSI and FEC enables the Na∥Na3V2(PO4)3 cell to show 89.15% capacity retention (87.62 mA h g-1) at an ultrahigh rate of 60 C after 10,000 cycles, while the cell without LiTFSI delivers only 48.44% capacity retention even after 8000 cycles. Moreover, the Na∥Na3V2(PO4)3 pouch cell with the special SEI presents a stable capacity retention of 92.05% at 10 C after 2000 cycles. This unique SEI design elucidates a new strategy to propel SMBs to operate under extreme high-rate conditions.
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- Shuang Wan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology of Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. 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 100029, P. R. 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 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. 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 100029, P. R. China
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Zhuang R, Zhang X, Qu C, Xu X, Yang J, Ye Q, Liu Z, Kaskel S, Xu F, Wang H. Fluorinated porous frameworks enable robust anode-less sodium metal batteries. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadh8060. [PMID: 37774016 PMCID: PMC11090372 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adh8060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Sodium metal batteries hold great promise for energy-dense and low-cost energy storage technology but are severely impeded by catastrophic dendrite issue. State-of-the-art strategies including sodiophilic seeding/hosting interphase design manifest great success on dendrite suppression, while neglecting unavoidable interphase-depleted Na+ before plating, which poses excessive Na use, sacrificed output voltage and ultimately reduced energy density. We here demonstrate that elaborate-designed fluorinated porous framework could simultaneously realize superior sodiophilicity yet negligible interphase-consumed Na+ for dendrite-free and durable Na batteries. As elucidated by physicochemical and theoretical characterizations, well-defined fluorinated edges on porous channels are responsible for both high affinities ensuring uniform deposition and low reactivity rendering superior Na+ utilization for plating. Accordingly, synergistic performance enhancement is achieved with stable 400 cycles and superior plateau to sloping capacity ratio in anode-free batteries. Proof-of-concept pouch cells deliver an energy density of 325 Watt-hours per kilogram and robust 300 cycles under anode-less condition, opening an avenue with great extendibility for the practical deployment of metal batteries.
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- Rong Zhuang
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Bergstrasse 66, 01062 Dresden, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, P. R. China
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Jin H, Xiao X, Chen L, Ni Q, Sun C, Miao R, Li J, Su Y, Wang C. Rechargeable Solid-State Na-Metal Battery Operating at -20 °C. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302774. [PMID: 37485585 PMCID: PMC10520632 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Achieving satisfactory performance for a solid-state Na-metal battery (SSNMB) with an inorganic solid electrolyte (SE), especially under freezing temperatures, poses a challenge for stabilizing a Na-metal anode. Herein, this challenge is addressed by utilizing a Natrium super ionic conductor (NASICON) NASICON-type solid electrolyte, enabling the operation of a rechargeable SSNMB over a wide temperature range from -20 to 45 °C. The interfacial resistance at the Na metal/SE interface is only 0.4 Ω cm2 at 45 °C and remains below 110 Ω cm2 even at -20 °C. Remarkably, long-term Na-metal plating/stripping cycles lasting over 2000 h at -20 °C are achieved with minimal polarization voltages at 0.1 mA cm-2 . Further analysis reveals the formation of a uniform Na3- x Cax PO4 interphase layer at the interface, which significantly contributes to the exceptional interfacial performance observed. By employing a Na3 V1.5 Al0.5 (PO4 )3 cathode, the full battery system demonstrates excellent adaptability to low temperatures, exhibiting a capacity of 80 mA h g-1 at -20 °C over 50 cycles and retaining a capacity of 108 mAh g-1 (88.5% of the capacity at 45 °C) at 0 °C over 275 cycles. This research significantly reduces the temperature threshold for SSNMB operation and paves the way toward solid-state batteries suitable for all-season applications.
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- Haibo Jin
- Beijing Institute of TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green ApplicationsBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and EngineeringBeijing100081China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation CenterChongqing401120China
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- Beijing Institute of TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green ApplicationsBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and EngineeringBeijing100081China
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- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation CenterChongqing401120China
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- Beijing Institute of TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green ApplicationsBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and EngineeringBeijing100081China
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- Beijing Institute of TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green ApplicationsBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and EngineeringBeijing100081China
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- Beijing Institute of TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green ApplicationsBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and EngineeringBeijing100081China
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- Beijing Institute of TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green ApplicationsBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and EngineeringBeijing100081China
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- Beijing Institute of TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green ApplicationsBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and EngineeringBeijing100081China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation CenterChongqing401120China
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- Beijing Institute of TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green ApplicationsBeijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and EngineeringBeijing100081China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation CenterChongqing401120China
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Feng W, Wen X, Peng Y, Wang Y, Song L, Li X, Du R, Yang J, Jiang Y, Li H, Sun H, Huang L, He J, Shi J. FeN Coordination Induced Ultralong Lifetime of Sodium-Ion Battery with the Cycle Number Exceeding 65 000. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302029. [PMID: 37194986 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have received increasing attention because of their appealing cell voltages and cost-effective features. However, the atom aggregation and electrode volume variation inevitably deteriorate the sodium storage kinetics. Here a new strategy is proposed to boost the lifetime of SIB by synthesizing sea urchin-like FeSe2 /nitrogen-doped carbon (FeSe2 /NC) composites. The robust FeN coordination hinders the Fe atom aggregation and accommodates the volume expansion, while the unique biomorphic morphology and high conductivity of FeSe2 /NC enhance the intercalation/deintercalation kinetics and shorten the ion/electron diffusion length. As expected, FeSe2 /NC electrodes deliver excellent half (387.6 mAh g-1 at 20.0 A g-1 after 56 000 cycles) and full (203.5 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 after 1200 cycles) cell performances. Impressively, an ultralong lifetime of SIB composed of FeSe2 /Fe3 Se4 /NC anode is uncovered with the cycle number exceeding 65 000. The sodium storage mechanism is clarified with the aid of density function theory calculations and in situ characterizations. This work hereby provides a new paradigm for enhancing the lifetime of SIB by constructing a unique coordination environment between active material and framework.
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- Wang Feng
- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
- Hubei Luojia Laboratory, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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Ouyang Y, Gong W, Zhang Q, Wang J, Guo S, Xiao Y, Li D, Wang C, Sun X, Wang C, Huang S. Bilayer Zwitterionic Metal-Organic Framework for Selective All-Solid-State Superionic Conduction in Lithium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2304685. [PMID: 37344893 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Solid-state batteries (SSBs) hold immense potential for improved energy density and safety compared to traditional batteries. However, existing solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) face challenges in meeting the complex operational requirements of SSBs. This study introduces a novel approach to address this issue by developing a metal-organic framework (MOF) with customized bilayer zwitterionic nanochannels (MOF-BZN) as high-performance SSEs. The BZN consist of a rigid anionic MOF channel with chemically grafted soft multicationic oligomers (MCOs) on the pore wall. This design enables selective superionic conduction, with MCOs restricting the movement of anions while coulombic interaction between MCOs and anionic framework promoting the dissociation of Li+ . MOF-BZN exhibits remarkable Li+ conductivity (8.76 × 10-4 S cm-1 ), high Li+ transference number (0.75), and a wide electrochemical window of up to 4.9 V at 30 °C. Ultimately, the SSB utilizing flame retarded MOF-BZN achieves an impressive specific energy of 419.6 Wh kganode+cathode+electrolyte -1 under constrained conditions of high cathode loading (20.1 mg cm-2 ) and limited lithium metal source. The constructed bilayer zwitterionic MOFs present a pioneering strategy for developing advanced SSEs for highly efficient SSBs.
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- Yuan Ouyang
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St., London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St., London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Electrochemical Engine Center (ECEC) and Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- College of Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, No. 2318 Yuhangtang Rd., Cangqian, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, China
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Zhang Y, Feng J, Qin J, Zhong YL, Zhang S, Wang H, Bell J, Guo Z, Song P. Pathways to Next-Generation Fire-Safe Alkali-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2301056. [PMID: 37334882 PMCID: PMC10460903 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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High energy and power density alkali-ion (i.e., Li+ , Na+ , and K+ ) batteries (AIBs), especially lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), are being ubiquitously used for both large- and small-scale energy storage, and powering electric vehicles and electronics. However, the increasing LIB-triggered fires due to thermal runaways have continued to cause significant injuries and casualties as well as enormous economic losses. For this reason, to date, great efforts have been made to create reliable fire-safe AIBs through advanced materials design, thermal management, and fire safety characterization. In this review, the recent progress is highlighted in the battery design for better thermal stability and electrochemical performance, and state-of-the-art fire safety evaluation methods. The key challenges are also presented associated with the existing materials design, thermal management, and fire safety evaluation of AIBs. Future research opportunities are also proposed for the creation of next-generation fire-safe batteries to ensure their reliability in practical applications.
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- Yubai Zhang
- Centre for Future MaterialsUniversity of Southern QueenslandSpringfield4300QLDAustralia
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- Centre for Future MaterialsUniversity of Southern QueenslandSpringfield4300QLDAustralia
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- Queensland Micro Nanotechnology CentreSchool of Environment and ScienceGriffith UniversityNathan Campus4111QLDAustralia
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- Queensland Micro Nanotechnology CentreSchool of Environment and ScienceGriffith UniversityNathan Campus4111QLDAustralia
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean EnergySchool of Environment and ScienceGriffith UniversityGold Coast Campus4222QLDAustralia
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- Centre for Future MaterialsUniversity of Southern QueenslandSpringfield4300QLDAustralia
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- Centre for Future MaterialsUniversity of Southern QueenslandSpringfield4300QLDAustralia
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced MaterialsThe University of AdelaideAdelaide5005SAAustralia
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- Centre for Future MaterialsUniversity of Southern QueenslandSpringfield4300QLDAustralia
- School of Agriculture and Environmental ScienceUniversity of Southern QueenslandSpringfield4300QLDAustralia
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Li S, Zhu H, Liu Y, Wu Q, Cheng S, Xie J. Space-Confined Guest Synthesis to Fabricate Sn-Monodispersed N-Doped Mesoporous Host toward Anode-Free Na Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301967. [PMID: 37167932 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Severe issues including volume change and dendrite growth on sodium metal anodes hinder the pursuit of applicable high-energy-density sodium metal batteries. Herein, an in situ reaction approach is developed that takes metal-organic frameworks as nano-reactor and pore-former to produce a mesoporous host comprised of nitrogen-doped carbon fibers embedded with monodispersed Sn clusters (SnNCNFs). The hybrid host shows outstanding sodiophilicity that enables rapid Na infusion and ultralow Na nucleation overpotential of 2 mV. Its porous structure holds a high Na content and guides uniform Na deposition. Such host provides favorable Na plating/stripping with an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.96% over 2000 cycles (at 3 mA cm-2 and 3 mA h cm-2 ). The Na-infused SnNCNF anode delivers extreme Na utilization of 86% in symmetric cells (at 10 mA cm-2 and 10 mA h cm-2 ), outstanding rate capability and cycle life in Na-SnNCNF||Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 full cells (at 1 A g-1 for over 1000 cycles with capacity retention of 92.1%). Furthermore, high-energy/power-density anode-less and anode-free Na cells are achieved. This work presents an effective heteroatom-doping approach for fabricating multifunctional porous carbon materials and developing high-performance metal batteries.
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- Siwu Li
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Li Z, Zhang Y, Guan H, Meng S, Lu Y, Wang J, Huang G, Li X, Cui J, Li Q, Zhang Q, Qu B. Rationally Integrating 2D Confinement and High Sodiophilicity toward SnO 2 /Ti 3 C 2 T x Composites for High-Performance Sodium-Metal Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2208277. [PMID: 36916706 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202208277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The metallic sodium (Na) is characterized by high theoretical specific capacity, low electrode potential and abundant resources, and its advantages manifests itself as a promising candidate anode of sodium metal batteries (SMBs). However, the vaporization during the plating/stripping or uncontrolled growth of sodium dendrites in sodium metal anodes (SMAs) has posed major challenges to its practical applications. To address this issue, here, the SnO2 /Ti3 C2 Tx composite is rationally fabricated, in which sodiophilic SnO2 nanoparticles are in situ dispersed on the 2D Ti3 C2 Tx , providing the acceptor sites of Na+ that can control vaporization and dendrites. The SnO2 /Ti3 C2 Tx composite anode exhibits smooth and homogeneous morphology after Na-metal deposition cycles, stable Coulombic efficiency (CE) of half cells, long stable cycles of symmetric cells due to highly sodiophilic sites, and confinement effect. In addition, the full cells assembled with Na0.6 MnO2 also show excellent rate performance and cycling performance. These discoveries demonstrate the effectiveness of the acceptor sites and the confinement effect provided by the SnO2 /Ti3 C2 Tx composite, and thus provide an additional degree of freedom for designing SMBs.
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- Zhipeng Li
- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR 999077, P. R. China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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Chen Y, Cui Y, Wang S, Xiao Y, Niu J, Huang J, Wang F, Chen S. Durable and Adjustable Interfacial Engineering of Polymeric Electrolytes for Both Stable Ni-Rich Cathodes and High-Energy Metal Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300982. [PMID: 36808778 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Achieving stable cycling of high-voltage solid-state lithium metal batteries is crucial for next-generation rechargeable batteries with high energy density and high safety. However, the complicated interface problems in both cathode/anode electrodes preclude their practical applications hitherto. Herein, to simultaneously solve such interfacial limitations and obtain sufficient Li+ conductivity in the electrolyte, an ultrathin and adjustable interface is developed at the cathode side through a convenient surface in situ polymerization (SIP), achieving a durable high-voltage tolerance and Li-dendrite inhibition. The integrated interfacial engineering fabricates a homogeneous solid electrolyte with optimized interfacial interactions that contributes to tame the interfacial compatibility between LiNix Coy Mnz O2 and polymeric electrolyte accompanied by anticorrosion of aluminum current collector. Further, the SIP enables a uniform adjustment of solid electrolyte composition by dissolving additives such as Na+ and K+ salts, which presents prominent cyclability in symmetric Li cells (>300 cycles at 5 mA cm-2 ). The assembled LiNi0.8 Co0.1 Mn0.1 O2 (4.3 V)||Li batteries show excellent cycle life with high Coulombic efficiencies (>99%). This SIP strategy is also investigated and verified in sodium metal batteries. It opens a new frontier for solid electrolytes toward high-voltage and high-energy metal battery technologies.
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- Yong Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology of Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 10029, P. R. China
- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, 100083, P. R. China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. 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, P. R. 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, P. R. China
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Wang H, Shi Z, Guo K, Wang J, Gong C, Xie X, Xue Z. Boronic Ester Transesterification Accelerates Ion Conduction for Comb-like Solid Polymer Electrolytes. Macromolecules 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c02306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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- Hongli Wang
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomass Conversion and Utilization, School of Chemistry and Material Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan 432000, Hubei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Pan J, Zhang Y, Sun F, Osenberg M, Hilger A, Manke I, Cao R, Dou SX, Fan HJ. Designing Solvated Double-Layer Polymer Electrolytes with Molecular Interactions Mediated Stable Interfaces for Sodium Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202219000. [PMID: 36866855 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202219000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Unstable cathode-electrolyte and/or anode-electrolyte interface in polymer-based sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) will deteriorate their cycle performance. Herein, a unique solvated double-layer quasi-solid polymer electrolyte (SDL-QSPE) with high Na+ ion conductivity is designed to simultaneously improve stability on both cathode and anode sides. Different functional fillers are solvated with plasticizers to improve Na+ conductivity and thermal stability. The SDL-QSPE is laminated by cathode- and anode-facing polymer electrolyte to meet the independent interfacial requirements of the two electrodes. The interfacial evolution is elucidated by theoretical calculations and 3D X-ray microtomography analysis. The Na0.67 Mn2/3 Ni1/3 O2 |SDL-QSPE|Na batteries exhibit 80.4 mAh g-1 after 400 cycles at 1 C with the Coulombic efficiency close to 100 %, which significantly outperforms those batteries using the monolayer-structured QSPE.
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- Jun Pan
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109, Berlin, Germany
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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