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Zou J, Ji L, Xu T, Gou Q, Fang S, Xue P, Tang M, Wang C, Wang Z. Small-molecule organic electrode materials on carbon-coated aluminum foil for high-performance sodium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 676:715-725. [PMID: 39059278 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Organic molecular electrode materials are promising candidates in batteries. However, direct application of small molecule materials usually suffers from drastic capacity decay and inefficient utilization of active materials because of their high solubility in organic electrolytes and low electrical conductivity. Herein, a simple strategy is found to address the above issues through coating the small-molecule organic materials on a commercialized carbon-coated aluminum foil (CCAF) as the enhanced electrode. Both the experimental and calculation results confirm that the relatively rough carbon coating on the aluminum foil not only exhibits superior adsorption capacity of small-molecule organic electrode materials with a tight contact interface but also provides continuous electronic conduction channels for the facilitated charge transfer and accelerated reaction kinetics. In addition, the carbon coating also inhibits Al corrosion in electrochemical process. As a result, by using the tetrahydroxy quinone-fused aza-phenazine (THQAP) molecule as an example, the THQAP-CCAF electrode exhibits an excellent rate performance with a high capacity of 220 and 180 mAh g-1 at 0.1 and 2 A/g, respectively, and also a remarkable cyclability with a capacity retention of 77.3% even after 1700 cycles in sodium-ion batteries. These performances are much more superior than that of batteries with the THQAP on bare aluminum foil (THQAP-AF). This work provides a substantial step in the practical application of the small-molecule organic electrode materials for future sustainable batteries.
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- Jintao Zou
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Department of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Hubei University of Education, Wuhan 430205, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, 408100 China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; School of Pharmacy, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China.
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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- School of Integrated Circuits, School of Optical and Electronic Information, Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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Deng C, Ma L, Liu J, Han X, Zhang Q, Jin J, Li Y, Huang S. Metal alkoxides: A new type of reversible anode materials for stable and high-rate lithium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 675:806-814. [PMID: 39002231 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Metal-organic compounds have attracted significant attention for lithium-ion battery (LIB) anodes. However, their practical application is severely hindered by the poor structural stability and sluggish Li+ reaction kinetics. Herein, we proposed a new type of metal-organic compound, metal alkoxides, for high-performance LIBs. A series of metal-alkoxide/graphene composites with different transition metal centers and alkoxide anions are prepared to investigate the structural stability, Li-storage ability, and Li+ diffusion kinetics. The results reveal that the metal centers and alkoxide anions have significant influence on the structural stability, molar mass, and electronic structures, which are highly related to the Li-storage performance. Among them, Co-EG/rGO (EG represents the ethylene glycol anion) delivers the best performance involving high specific capacity (975 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1), excellent rate capability (400.8 mAh g-1 at 10 A g-1), and stable cycling performance (86.8 % capacity retention after 600 cycles) due to its stable structure, smaller molar mass, and favorable electronic structure. Moreover, the Li-storage mechanism and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) evolution of the Co-EG/rGO electrode are studied in detail through multiple ex-situ/in-situ characterizations. This work provides a new type of metal alkoxide anode material for high-rate and long-life LIBs toward practical energy applications.
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- Chengjiang Deng
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, China.
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Liao D, Yang Y, Jia J, Liu Z, Fan L, Xin JH, Han S, Liu X. A Nile red dye cathode with an asymmetric redox unit for lithium organic batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:11762-11765. [PMID: 39320156 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc04228j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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A Nile red (NR) dye cathode with an asymmetric redox structure of para CN and CO bonds was developed for use in an efficient lithium organic battery with a good capacity of 125 mA h g-1 and two visible discharge/charge voltage plateaus (≈2.0 V and ≈1.7 V). The NR cathode demonstrated the advantages of employing cost-effective dyes to achieve multigradient voltage platform regulation.
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- Deyi Liao
- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for New Textile Materials, College of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China.
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for New Textile Materials, College of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China.
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- School of Textile Garment and Design, Changshu Institute of Technology, Suzhou 215500, China.
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for New Textile Materials, College of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China.
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for New Textile Materials, College of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China.
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- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for New Textile Materials, College of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China.
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for New Textile Materials, College of Textile Science and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China.
- Guangdong Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Industry Jieyang Center, Jieyang 515200, China
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Chen X, Chen W, Hong J, Zhang C, Yu F, Chen Y. Evaluation of the Polypyrrole Coupling Mode for High-Performance Dual-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:53894-53903. [PMID: 39342652 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c11750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
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Due to the advantages of large interstitial sites, antisolubility, and reversible insertion and extraction of anions, polypyrrole (PPy) has become an excellent P-type electrode material for dual-ion batteries. Unfortunately, PPy electrodes inevitably suffer from low specific capacity and poor cycle stability because of structural disintegration during repeated cycling as well as poor doping ability brought on by aggregation or cross-linking within the PPy chain. In this work, PPy with different proportions of coupling mode (α-α, α-β, or β-β coupling) was derived from different preparation methods. Among them, PPy derived from the interfacial frozen polymerization method (I-PPy) is dominated by the α-α coupling mode and possesses the best anion doping ability and the highest specific capacity of 119 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 compared with PPy derived from electrochemical deposition (E-PPy) and chemical oxidation method (C-PPy) (both less than 40 mAh g-1). This work verifies that increasing the proportion of the α-α coupling mode in the PPy electrode is a useful strategy to enhance the anion doping ability and capacity of dual-ion batteries.
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- Xuezheng Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research on Utilization of Si-Zr-Ti Resources, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research on Utilization of Si-Zr-Ti Resources, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research on Utilization of Si-Zr-Ti Resources, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research on Utilization of Si-Zr-Ti Resources, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Hydrogen Energy Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Hydrogen Energy Technologies, School of Materials and Energy, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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Peng X, Zhou Y, Chen B, Cao W, Sun C, Liao Y, Huang X, Tu X, Chen Z, Liu W, Gao P. A Porphyrin-Phenylalkynyl-Based Conjugated Organic Polymer as a High-Performance Cathode for Rechargeable Organic Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39361519 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c13023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Organic electrode materials (OEMs) have attracted much attention for rechargeable batteries due to their low cost, environment friendliness, flexibility, and structural versatility. Despite the above advantages, high solubility in electrolyte and low electronic conductivity remain critical limitations for the application of OEMs. In this work, the conjugated organic polymer (COP) poly([5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-phenylalkynyl)porphyrin]Cu(II)) (PCuTPEP) is proposed as a cathode for high performance in organic lithium batteries. The polymerization inhibits the dissolution of the organic electrodes in the electrolyte, and the porphyrin and ethynyl-phenyl groups greatly expand the conjugated system and result in a high average discharge plateau at 4.0 V (vs Li+/Li). The PCuTPEP cathode exhibits a reversible discharge capacity of 119 mAh g-1 at a current of 50 mA g-1. Even at a high current density of 2.0 A g-1, excellent cycling stability up to 1000 cycles is achieved with capacity retentions of 88.5 and 90.4% at operating temperatures of 25 and 50 °C in organic lithium batteries, respectively. This study provides the approach for the development of organic cathodes for electrochemical energy storage.
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- Xi Peng
- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan411105, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan411105, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Yiyang Hongyuan Rare Earth Co., Ltd, Yiyang 413001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry and Applications of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan411105, China
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Hua Y, Ma Y, Qi Q, Xu ZL. Cathode materials for non-aqueous calcium rechargeable batteries. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:17683-17698. [PMID: 39254176 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02966f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Calcium rechargeable batteries based on divalent charge carriers have the potential to meet the future demands for large-scale energy storage applications, due to the crustal abundance of Ca element and the high capacity and high safety of Ca metal anodes. The discernible progress in electrolyte and anode materials has put calcium battery technology a step closer to practice. However, the pursuit of high-voltage, high-capacity and stable cathode materials had been formidable because of the sluggish ion migration kinetics and the instability of host lattices during Ca2+ insertion and extraction. Unlocking the potential of Ca rechargeable batteries particularly hinges on the strategic identification of high-performance cathode materials. Herein, this review summarizes the representative strategies to develop novel cathode materials that allow reversible accommodation of Ca2+ ions for high energy output. The cathode materials can be classified into intercalation-type (layered structure, polyanionic compounds, and Prussian blue analogues) and conversion-type (organic materials, sulfur, and oxygen). The scrutinization of their performances and drawbacks sheds light on the current stage of cathode material advancement and provides informative suggestions for future studies to develop advanced calcium rechargeable batteries with competitive performance.
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- Yingkai Hua
- State Key Laboratory of Ultraprecision Machining Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, P.R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultraprecision Machining Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, P.R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultraprecision Machining Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, P.R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultraprecision Machining Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, P.R. China.
- Research Institute for Advanced Manufacturing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, P.R. China
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen 518057, Guangdong, P.R. China
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Yang Q, Cai Z, Zhou Q, Liu D, Ma Y, Liao L, Bai H. Free-Standing Poly(vinyl benzoquinone)/Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite Films as a Cathode for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:52244-52251. [PMID: 39288172 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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Quinones with a rapid reduction-oxidation rate are promising high-capacity cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. However, the high solubility of quinone molecules in polar organic electrolytes results in low cycle stability, while their low electric conductivity causes low utilization of electrode materials. In this article, a new p-benzoquinone derivative, poly(vinyl benzoquinone) (PVBQ), is designed and synthesized, and a solution-based method of preparing free-standing PVBQ/reduced graphene oxide (RGO) composite films is developed. PVBQ has a high theoretical specific capacity (400 mA h g-1) because of its low dead moiety mass. In the produced composite films, PVBQ nanoparticles are uniformly dispersed on RGO sheets, which endows the composite films with high electric conductivity and inhibits the dissolution of PVBQ through strong adsorption. As a result, the composite films show a high active material utilization, high practical specific capacity, and excellent cycling stability. PVBQ in the composite membrane containing 60.2 wt % RGO deliver 244 mA h g-1 capacity after 200 charge-discharge cycles at a current density of 300 mA g-1. At a current density of 1500 mA g-1, the reversible specific capacity is still 170 mA h g-1. This work provides a high-performance cathode material for lithium-ion batteries, and the molecular structure and electrode structure design ideas are also instructive for developing other organic electrode materials.
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- Qianqian Yang
- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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- College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
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Fan Z, Li R, Zhang X, Zhao W, Pan Z, Yang X. Defect Engineering: Can it Mitigate Strong Coulomb Effect of Mg 2+ in Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries? NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 17:4. [PMID: 39302540 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01495-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs) have been considered a promising "post lithium-ion battery" system to meet the rapidly increasing demand of the emerging electric vehicle and grid energy storage market. However, the sluggish diffusion kinetics of bivalent Mg2+ in the host material, related to the strong Coulomb effect between Mg2+ and host anion lattices, hinders their further development toward practical applications. Defect engineering, regarded as an effective strategy to break through the slow migration puzzle, has been validated in various cathode materials for RMBs. In this review, we first thoroughly understand the intrinsic mechanism of Mg2+ diffusion in cathode materials, from which the key factors affecting ion diffusion are further presented. Then, the positive effects of purposely introduced defects, including vacancy and doping, and the corresponding strategies for introducing various defects are discussed. The applications of defect engineering in cathode materials for RMBs with advanced electrochemical properties are also summarized. Finally, the existing challenges and future perspectives of defect engineering in cathode materials for the overall high-performance RMBs are described.
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- Zhengqing Fan
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, People's Republic of China.
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Wu H, Feng W, Armand M, Zhou Z, Zhang H. Lithium Bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide for Stabilized Interphases on Conjugated Dicarboxylate Electrode. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:48748-48756. [PMID: 38078443 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2024]
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Carbonyl-based negative electrodes have received considerable interest in the domain of rechargeable lithium batteries, owing to their superior feasibility in structural design, enhanced energy density, and good environmental sustainability. Among which, lithium terephthalate (LiTPA) has been intensively investigated as a negative electrode material in the past years, in light of its relatively stable discharge plateau at low potentials (ca. 1.0 V vs Li/Li+) and high specific capacity (ca. 290 mAh g-1). However, its cell performances are severely limited owing to the poor quality of the solid-electrolyte-interphase (SEI) layer generated therein. Here, we report the utilization of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) as an electrolyte salt for forming a Li-ion permeable SEI layer on the LiTPA electrode and subsequently improving the cyclability and rate performance of the LiTPA-based cells. Our results show that, differing from the reference electrolyte containing the lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) salt, the electrochemical reductions of the FSI- anions occur prior to the lithiation processes of LiTPA electrode, which is capable of building an inorganic-rich SEI layer containing lithium fluoride (LiF) and lithium sulfate (Li2SO4). Consequently, the lithium metal (Li°)||LiTPA cell shows significantly improved cycling performance than the LiPF6-based reference cell. This work provides useful insight into the reductive processes of the FSI- anions on negative electrodes, which could spur the deployment of highly sustainable and high-energy rechargeable lithium batteries.
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- Hao Wu
- 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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- Electrical Energy Storage Department, CIC Energigune, Parque Tecnológico de Álava, Albert Einstein 48, 01510 Miñano, Álava, 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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Vardhini G, Dilip PS, Kumar SA, Suriyakumar S, Hariharan M, Shaijumon MM. Polyimide-Based Aqueous Potassium Energy Storage Systems Using Concentrated WiSE Electrolyte. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:48782-48791. [PMID: 38165729 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Aqueous batteries are considered as promising alternative power sources due to their eco-friendly, cost-effective, and nonflammable attributes. Employing organic-based electrode materials offers further advantages toward building greener and sustainable systems, owing to their tunability and environmental friendliness. In order to enhance the energy and power densities, superconcentrated aqueous electrolytes, such as water-in-salt electrolytes (WiSE), have renewed the interest in aqueous batteries due to their enhanced stability and much wider electrochemical stability window (>1.23 V) compared with the traditional aqueous electrolytes. Here, we present a perylene diimide-based electrode material (PDI-Urea) as an appealing anode for aqueous potassium energy storage systems and investigate their electrochemical performance in three WiSE electrolytes, namely, 30 M potassium acetate, 40 M potassium formate and 30 M potassium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (KFSI). To explore the potential of PDI-Urea for potassium-based electrochemical energy systems, we fabricated full cell devices such as aqueous potassium dual-ion battery (APDIB) and aqueous K-ion battery (AKIB) and studied their electrochemical properties with 30 M KFSI electrolyte. The full cell K-ion battery, using a PBA cathode, exhibited excellent electrochemical performance with good rate capability and impressive capacity retention of 91% upon 1000 cycles. Further, the reaction mechanism of the electrodes is systematically analyzed using ex-situ studies.
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- Gudla Vardhini
- School of Physics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), Maruthamala PO, Vithura, Kerala 695551, India
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), Maruthamala PO, Vithura, Kerala 695551, India
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- School of Physics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), Maruthamala PO, Vithura, Kerala 695551, India
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- School of Physics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), Maruthamala PO, Vithura, Kerala 695551, India
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), Maruthamala PO, Vithura, Kerala 695551, India
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- School of Physics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), Maruthamala PO, Vithura, Kerala 695551, India
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Jia JH, Bai J, Yang CC, Jiang Q. Scale Construction of "Breathing" Bi/N-CNSs Quasi-Array Structure with Hierarchical Bi Distribution for Sodium-Ion Battery. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:11393-11402. [PMID: 39230971 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) are promising postlithium battery technologies with high safety and low cost. However, their development is hampered by complicated electrode material preparation and unsatisfactory sodium storage performance. Here, a bismuth/N-doped carbon nanosheets (Bi/N-CNSs) composite featuring a quasi-array structure (alternated porous Bi layers and N-CNSs) with hierarchical Bi distribution (large particles of ∼35 nm in Bi layers and ultrafine Bi of ∼8 nm on N-CNSs) is prepared. Bi/N-CNSs delivers an ultralong-lifespan of 26000 cycles at 5 A g-1 and prominent rate capability of 91.5% capacity retention at 100 A g-1. Even at -40 °C, it exhibits a high rate capability of 161 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1. Notably, the involved preparation method is characterized by a high yield of 14.53 g in a single laboratory batch, which can be further scaled up, and such a method can also be extended to synthesize other metallic-based materials.
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- Jian Hui Jia
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Jilin University), Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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Chen Q, Kang H, Gao Y, Zhang L, Wang R, Zhang S, Zhou T, Li H, Mao J, Zhang C, Guo Z. Nanostructured Porous Polymer with Low Volume Expansion, Structural Distortion, and Gradual Activation for High and Durable Lithium Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:48736-48747. [PMID: 37874797 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Organic compounds exhibit great potential as sustainable, tailorable, and environmentally friendly electrode materials for rechargeable batteries. However, the intrinsic defects of organic electrodes, including solubility, low ionic conductivity, and restricted electroactivity sites, will inevitably decrease the cycling life and capacity. We herein designed and prepared nanostructured porous polymers (NPP) with a simple one-pot method to overcome the above defects. Theoretical calculations and experimental results demonstrate that the as-synthesized NPP exhibited low volume expansion, molecular-structural distortion, and a gradual function activation process during cycling, thus exhibiting superior, high, and durable lithium storage. The gradual molecular distortion during the lithium storage processes provides more redox-active sites for Li storage, increasing the Li-storage capacity. Ex situ spectrum studies reveal the redox reaction mechanism of Li storage and demonstrate a gradual activation process during the repeated charging/discharging until the full storage of 18 Li ions is achieved. Additionally, a real-time observation on the NPP anode by in situ transmission electron microscope reveals a slight volume expansion during the repeating lithiation and delithiation processes, ensuring its structural integrity during cycling. This quantitative work for high-durability lithium storage could be of immediate benefit for designing organic electrode materials.
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- Qi Chen
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory for Degradation and Monitoring of Pollution of the Environment, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang 236037, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia
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Fan Q, Zhang J, Fan S, Xi B, Gao Z, Guo X, Duan Z, Zheng X, Liu Y, Xiong S. Advances in Functional Organosulfur-Based Mediators for Regulating Performance of Lithium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2409521. [PMID: 39246200 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202409521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Rechargeable lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are promising next-generation energy storage systems due to their high theoretical energy density. However, their practical applications are hindered by lithium dendrite growth and various intricate issues associated with the cathodes. These challenges can be mitigated by using organosulfur-based mediators (OSMs), which offer the advantages of abundance, tailorable structures, and unique functional adaptability. These features enable the rational design of targeted functionalities, enhance the interfacial stability of the lithium anode and cathode, and accelerate the redox kinetics of electrodes via alternative reaction pathways, thereby effectively improving the performance of LMBs. Unlike the extensively explored field of organosulfur cathode materials, OSMs have garnered little attention. This review systematically summarizes recent advancements in OSMs for various LMB systems, including lithium-sulfur, lithium-selenium, lithium-oxygen, lithium-intercalation cathode batteries, and other LMB systems. It briefly elucidates the operating principles of these LMB systems, the regulatory mechanisms of the corresponding OSMs, and the fundamentals of OSMs activity. Ultimately, strategic optimizations are proposed for designing novel OSMs, advanced mechanism investigation, expanded applications, and the development of safe battery systems, thereby providing directions to narrow the gap between rational modulation of organosulfur compounds and their practical implementation in batteries.
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- Qianqian Fan
- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Wang J, Peng J, Jiang Y, Zhu Y, Yang Y. Crafting Core-Shell Heterostructures with Enriched Active Centers for High-Energy-Density Symmetric Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:23958-23967. [PMID: 39169879 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Current research strives to create sustainable and ecofriendly organic electrode materials (OEMs) due to the rising concerns about traditional inorganic electrode materials that call for substantial resource consumption in battery manufacturing. However, OEMs often exhibit unbalanced performance, with high capacity conflicting with a long lifespan. Herein, a 2D fully conjugated covalent organic framework featuring abundant C═O and C═N groups (HTPT-COF) was strategically synthesized by coupling 2,3,7,8-tetraamino-1,4,6,9-tetraketone with hexaketocyclohexane octahydrate. It stabilizes the enriched active centers by an extended π-conjugated skeleton, thereby affording a high theoretical capacity in conjunction with potential structure stability. To further unlock the barriers of fast charge, the HTPT-COF was interwoven around highly conductive carbon nanotubes, creating a robust core-sheath heterostructure (HTPT-COF@CNT). Consequently, the crafted HTPT-COF@CNT achieves large reversible capacities of 507.7 mA h g-1, high-rate performance (247.8 mA h g-1 at 20.0 A g-1), and long-term durability (1000 cycles). Aiming to streamline the process and cut the cost of battery manufacturing, all-organic symmetric batteries were well fabricated using HTPT-COF@CNT as both cathode and anode, demonstrating high energy/power density (up to 191.7 W h kg-1 and 3800.3 W kg-1, respectively) and long-term stability over 1000 cycles. Such HTPT-COF@CNT represents a promising sustainable electrode that effectively addresses irreconcilable contradictions encountered by OEMs, boosting the development of advanced organic batteries with high capacity and cycling stability.
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- Yonglin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
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Biswas S, Pramanik A, Dey A, Chattopadhyay S, Pieshkov TS, Bhattacharyya S, Ajayan PM, Maji TK. 2D Covalent Organic Framework Covalently Anchored with Carbon Nanotube as High-Performance Cathodes for Lithium and Sodium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2406173. [PMID: 39225362 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202406173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), featuring structural diversity, permanent porosity, and functional versatility, have emerged as promising electrode materials for rechargeable batteries. To date, amorphous polymer, COF, or their composites are mostly explored in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), while their research in other alkali metal ion batteries is still in infancy. This can be due to the challenges that arise from large volume changes, slow diffusion kinetics, and inefficient active site utilization by the large Na+ or K+ ion. Herein, microwave-assisted imide-based 2D COF, TAPB-NDA covalently connected with amine-functionalized carbon nanotubes (TAPB-NDA@CNT) targeting the application in both Li-/Na-ion batteries, is synthesized. As-synthesized, TAPB-NDA@CNT50 displays the good performance as LIB cathode with a specific capacity of ≈138 mAh g-1 at 25 mA g-1, long cycling stability (81.2% retention after 2000 cycles at 300 mA g-1), with excellent reversible capacity retention of ≈79.6%. Similarly, TAPB-NDA@CNT50, when employed in sodium-ion battery (SIB), exhibited 136.7 mAh g-1 specific capacity at 25 mA g-1, retained ≈80% of the reversible capacity after 1000 cycles at 300 mA g-1 and showing excellent rate performance. The structural advantage of TAPB-NDA@CNT will encourage researchers to design COF-based cathodes for the alkali ion batteries.
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- Sandip Biswas
- Molecular Materials Laboratory, Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit, School of Advanced Materials (SAMat), International Centre for Materials Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore, 560064, India
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- Department of Material Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Molecular Materials Laboratory, Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit, School of Advanced Materials (SAMat), International Centre for Materials Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore, 560064, India
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- Department of Material Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Material Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Material Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Department of Material Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, 77005, USA
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- Molecular Materials Laboratory, Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit, School of Advanced Materials (SAMat), International Centre for Materials Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur, Bangalore, 560064, India
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Luo LW, Zhang C, Ma W, Han C, Ai X, Chen Y, Xu Y, Ji X, Jiang JX. Regulating the Double-Way Traffic of Cations and Anions in Ambipolar Polymer Cathodes for High-Performing Aluminum Dual-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2406106. [PMID: 39108043 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202406106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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The strong Coulombic interactions between Al3+ and traditional inorganic crystalline cathodes present a significant obstacle in developing high-performance rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) that hold promise for safe and sustainable stationary energy storage. While accommodating chloroaluminate ions (AlCl4 -, AlCl2+, etc.) in redox-active organic compounds offers a promising solution for RABs, the issues of dissolution and low ionic/electronic conductivities plague the development of organic cathodes. Herein, electron donors are synthetically connected with acceptors to create crosslinked, bipolar-conjugated polymer cathodes. These cathodes exhibit overlapped redox potential ranges for both donors and acceptors in highly concentrated AlCl3-based ionic liquid electrolytes. This approach strategically enables on-site doping of the polymer backbones during redox reactions involving both donor and acceptor units, thereby enhancing the electron/ion transfer kinetics within the resultant polymer cathodes. Based on the optimal donor/acceptor combination, the bipolar polymer cathodes can deliver a high specific capacity of 205 mAh g-1 by leveraging the co-storage of AlCl4 - and AlCl2+. The electrodes exhibit excellent rate performance, a stable cycle life of 60 000 cycles, and function efficiently at high mass loadings, i.e., 100 mg cm-2, and at low temperatures, i.e., -30 °C. The findings exemplify the exploration of high-performing conjugated polymer cathodes for RABs through rational structural design.
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- Lian-Wei Luo
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331-4003, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
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Zhao Y, Chen S, Zhou M, Pan M, Sun Y, Zhang D, Zhang S, Wang Y, Li M, Zeng X, Yang J, Wang J, NuLi Y. A Redox-Active Iron-Organic Framework Cathodes for Sustainable Magnesium Metal Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:22356-22368. [PMID: 39109407 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c06653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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Rechargeable magnesium metal batteries (RMBs) have shown promising prospects in sustainable energy storage due to the high crustal abundance, safety, and potentially large specific capacity of magnesium. However, their development is constrained by the lack of effective cathode materials that can achieve high capacity and stable magnesium storage at a practically reasonable rate. Herein, we construct a three-dimensional (3D) iron(III)-dihydroxy-benzoquinone (Fe2(DHBQ)3) metal-organic framework (MOF) material with dual redox centers of Fe3+ cations and DHBQ2- anions for reversible storage of Mg2+ in RMBs. Spectroscopic analysis and density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal the redox chemistry of both Fe3+ ions and carbonyls from DHBQ ligands during electrochemical processes. Benefiting from the rational structure, the Fe2(DHBQ)3∥Mg cells exhibit a high reversible capacity of 395.3 mAh/g, large energy density of 463.5 Wh/kg, and high power density of 2456.0 W/kg. Moreover, the high electronic conductivity (8.35 × 10-5 S/cm) and favorable diffusion path of Mg2+ in Fe2(DHBQ)3 endow the cells with exceptional cycling stability and rate capability with a long life of 5000 cycles at 2000 mA/g. The dual redox-active MOF demonstrates a category of advanced cathode materials for high-performance RMBs.
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- Yazhen Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Devices Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Li N, Zhu J, Yang C, Huang S, Jiang K, Zheng Q, Yang Y, Mao H, Han S, Zhu L, Zhuang X. Sulfur and Wavy-Stacking Boosted Superior Lithium Storage in 2D Covalent Organic Frameworks. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2405974. [PMID: 39148200 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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2D conjugated covalent organic frameworks (c-COFs) provide an attractive foundation as organic electrodes in energy storage devices, but their storage capability is long hindered by limited ion accessibility within densely π-π stacked interlayers. Herein, two kinds of 2D c-COFs based on dioxin and dithiine linkages are reported, which exhibit distinct in-plane configurations-fully planar and undulated layers. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals wavy square-planar networks in dithiine-bridged COF (COF-S), attributed to curved C─S─C bonds in the dithiine linkage, whereas dioxin-bridged COF (COF-O) features densely packed fully planar layers. Theoretical and experimental results elucidate that the undulated stacking within COF-S possesses an expanded layer distance of 3.8 Å and facilitates effective and rapid Li+ storage, yielding a superior specific capacity of 1305 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1, surpassing that of COF-O (1180 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1). COF-S also demonstrates an admirable cycle life with 80.4% capacity retention after 5000 cycles. As determined, self-expanded wavy-stacking geometry, S-enriched dithiine in COF-S enhances the accessibility and redox activity of Li storage, allowing each phthalocyanine core to store 12 Li+ compared to 8 Li+ in COF-O. These findings underscore the elements and stacking modes of 2D c-COFs, enabling tunable layer distance and modulation of accessible ions.
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- Nana Li
- The Soft2D Lab, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832003, China
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- The Soft2D Lab, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- College of Smart Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- The Soft2D Lab, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- The Soft2D Lab, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- College of Smart Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832003, China
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai, 201418, China
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- Key Laboratory for Power Machinery and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- The Soft2D Lab, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Aging, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Zhang Jiang Institute for Advanced Study, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 201203, China
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Battaglia AM, Grignon E, Liu JT, Seferos DS. Mussel-Inspired Polymer Binders for Organic Electrodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2405118. [PMID: 39140191 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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The development of polymer binders is necessary to meet the growing demands of modern energy storage technologies. While catechol-containing materials are proven successful in silicon anodes, their application in organic batteries remains unexplored. In this contribution, the synthesis of four polymers are described with nearly identical side chain composition but varying backbone structures. The materials are used to investigate the effect of polymer backbone structure on the binding abilities of catechol-containing materials. Comparative analysis with the commonly used polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) binder aims to address two critical questions: 1) Can catechol-rich polymers replace PVDF for use in organic cathodes? and 2) Does the choice of polymer backbone affect the performance of the battery?. The investigation reveals that supramolecular interactions, such as π-π stacking and coordination bonding, are pivotal features of catechol binders. Among the catechol-rich polymers, the polyacrylate binder stands out, likely attributed to its high flexibility. Additionally, introducing an oxygen atom into a catechol-rich polynorbornene enhances lithium-ion conductivity and rate performance. Overall, the findings highlight the viability of catechol-containing polymers as organic cathode binders, and that the choice of polymer backbone is a crucial factor for their use as lithium-ion battery binder materials.
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- Alicia M Battaglia
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H6, Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, 200 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3E5, Canada
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Wang Y, Wang D, Bai C, Zhu Y, Xu L, Xiao H, Shi Q, Li X, Chen X, Shao H, Fang G. Electrochemical Behaviors and Doping Rules of NaRhO 2 Cathode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:15224-15235. [PMID: 39067007 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c02819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have great advantages for energy storage and conversion due to their low cost and large storage capacity. Currently, NaRhO2 is used as an electrode material for sodium-ion batteries. Doping first- and second-row transition metals has been carried out to comprehensively assess NaRhO2 as a cathode material. The geometric and electronic structures and electrochemical and doping behaviors of NaRhO2 cathode materials for SIBs have been investigated using density functional theory calculations. The results show that the bond lengths of Rh-O in NaRhO2 decrease during sodium deintercalation. The band gap of NaRhO2 with sodium extraction gradually reduces. The density of states of NaxRhO2 shows that the interaction between the Rh-4d and O-2p orbitals increases and the orbitals shift toward the right. The average intercalation voltage of NaxRhO2 cathode material increased from 2.7 to 3.9 eV. After doping with first- and second-row transition metal elements from Sc to Zn and Y to Cd, the changes in the band gaps of the doped NaRhO2 materials exhibit a W-type rule. In contrast, their magnetic moments show a reverse W-type rule. These findings on the pristine and doped NaRhO2 can provide theoretical guidance for the preparation of novel electrode materials suitable for sodium-ion batteries.
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- Yu Wang
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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Bera S, Goujon N, Melle-Franco M, Mecerreyes D, Mateo-Alonso A. A redox-active organic cage as a cathode material with improved electrochemical performance. Chem Sci 2024:d4sc04295f. [PMID: 39184291 PMCID: PMC11340794 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc04295f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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Organic cages offer numerous opportunities for creating novel materials suitable for a wide range of applications. Among these, energy-related applications are beginning to attract attention. We report here the synthesis of a [3 + 6] trigonal prismatic cage constituted by three redox-active dibenzotetraazahexacene subunits. Cathodes formulated with the organic cage show enhanced performance compared to those formulated with the individual subunits, showing improvements in terms of electrochemical stability, lithium-ion diffusivity, and cathode capacity.
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- Saibal Bera
- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Avenida de Tolosa 72 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián Spain
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- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Avenida de Tolosa 72 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián Spain
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- CICECO, Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro 3810-193 Aveiro Portugal
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- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Avenida de Tolosa 72 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science 48009 Bilbao Spain
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- POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Avenida de Tolosa 72 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián Spain
- Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science 48009 Bilbao Spain
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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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Yin M, Guo K, Meng J, Wang Y, Gao H, Xue Z. Ferrocene-Based Polymer Organic Cathode for Extreme Fast Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries with Ultralong Lifespans. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2405747. [PMID: 38898683 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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To meet the growing demand for energy storage, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with fast charging capabilities has emerged as a critical technology. The electrode materials affect the rate performance significantly. Organic electrodes with structural flexibility support fast lithium-ion transport and are considered promising candidates for fast-charging LIBs. However, it is a challenge to create organic electrodes that can cycle steadily and reach high energy density in a few minutes. To solve this issue, accelerating the transport of electrons and lithium ions in the electrode is the key. Here, it is demonstrated that a ferrocene-based polymer electrode (Fc-SO3Li) can be used as a fast-charging organic electrode for LIBs. Thanks to its molecular architecture, LIBs with Fc-SO3Li show exceptional cycling stability (99.99% capacity retention after 10 000 cycles) and reach an energy density of 183 Wh kg-1 in 72 seconds. Moreover, the composite material through in situ polymerization with Fc-SO3Li and 50 wt % carbon nanotube (denoted as Fc-SO3Li-CNT50) achieved optimized electron and ion transport pathways. After 10 000 cycles at a high current density of 50C, it delivered a high energy density of 304 Wh kg-1. This study provides valuable insights into designing cathode materials for LIBs that combine high power and ultralong cycle life.
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- Mengjia Yin
- 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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- 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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Wang C, He D, Wang H, Guo J, Bao Z, Feng Y, Hu L, Zheng C, Zhao M, Wang X, Wang Y. Symmetrical Design of Biphenazine Derivative Anode for Proton Ion Batteries with High Voltage and Long-Term Cycle Stability. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2401314. [PMID: 38877663 PMCID: PMC11321615 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Organic anodes have emerged as a promising energy storage medium in proton ion batteries (PrIBs) due to their ability to reversibly accommodate non-metallic proton ions. Nevertheless, the currently available organic electrodes often encounter dissolution issues, leading to a decrease in long-cycle stability. In addition, the inherent potential of the organic anode is generally relatively high, resulting in low cell voltage of assembled PrIBs (<1.0 V). To address these challenges, a novel long-period stable, low redox potential biphenylzine derivative, [2,2'-biphenazine]-7,7'-tetraol (BPZT) is explored, from the perspective of molecular symmetry and solubility, in conjunction with the effect of the molecular frontier orbital energy levels on its redox potential. Specifically, BPZT exhibited a low potential of 0.29 V (vs SHE) and is virtually insoluble in 2 m H2SO4 electrolyte during cycling. When paired with MnO2@GF or PbO2 cathodes, the resulting PrIBs achieve cell voltages of 1.07 V or 1.44 V, respectively, and maintain a high capacity retention of 90% over 20000 cycles. Additionally, these full batteries can operate stably at a high mass loading of 10 mgBPZT cm-2, highlighting their potential toward long-term energy storage applications.
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- Caixing Wang
- Institute of Innovation Materials and EnergySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityYangzhouJiangsu225002China
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- Institute of Innovation Materials and EnergySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityYangzhouJiangsu225002China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing UniversityNanjingJiangsu210023China
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- Institute of Innovation Materials and EnergySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityYangzhouJiangsu225002China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingJiangsu211189China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingJiangsu211189China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjingJiangsu211189China
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- Institute of Innovation Materials and EnergySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityYangzhouJiangsu225002China
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- Institute of Innovation Materials and EnergySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityYangzhouJiangsu225002China
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- Institute of Innovation Materials and EnergySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityYangzhouJiangsu225002China
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- Institute of Innovation Materials and EnergySchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringYangzhou UniversityYangzhouJiangsu225002China
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Ghalami F, Dohmen PM, Krämer M, Elstner M, Xie W. Nonadiabatic Simulation of Exciton Dynamics in Organic Semiconductors Using Neural Network-Based Frenkel Hamiltonian and Gradients. J Chem Theory Comput 2024; 20:6160-6174. [PMID: 38976696 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.4c00220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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In this study, we present a multiscale method to simulate the propagation of Frenkel singlet excitons in organic semiconductors (OSCs). The approach uses neural network models to train a Frenkel-type Hamiltonian and its gradient, obtained by the long-range correction version of density functional tight-binding with self-consistent charges. Our models accurately predict site energies, excitonic couplings, and corresponding gradients, essential for the nonadiabatic molecular dynamics simulations. Combined with the fewest switches surface hopping algorithm, the method was applied to four representative OSCs: anthracene, pentacene, perylenediimide, and diindenoperylene. The simulated exciton diffusion constants align well with experimental and reported theoretical values and offer valuable insights into exciton dynamics in OSCs.
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- Farhad Ghalami
- Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Institute of Nano Technology (INT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
- Institute of Nano Technology (INT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Institute of Biological Interfaces (IBG-2), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Kaiserstr. 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Gao Y, Fu J, Hu Y, Zhao F, Li W, Deng S, Sun Y, Hao X, Ma J, Lin X, Wang C, Li R, Sun X. Reviving Cost-Effective Organic Cathodes in Halide-Based All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403331. [PMID: 38728142 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The evolution of inorganic solid electrolytes has revolutionized the field of sustainable organic cathode materials, particularly by addressing the dissolution problems in traditional liquid electrolytes. However, current sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium-organic batteries still face challenges such as high working temperatures, high costs, and low voltages. Here, we design an all-solid-state lithium battery based on a cost-effective organic cathode material phenanthrenequinone (PQ) and a halide solid electrolyte Li2ZrCl6. Thanks to the good compatibility between PQ and Li2ZrCl6, the PQ cathode achieved a high specific capacity of 248 mAh g-1 (96 % of the theoretical capacity), a high average discharge voltage of 2.74 V (vs. Li+/Li), and a good capacity retention of 95 % after 100 cycles at room temperature (25 °C). Furthermore, the interactions between the high-voltage carbonyl PQ cathode and both sulfide and halide solid electrolytes, as well as the redox mechanism of the PQ cathode in all-solid-state batteries, were carefully studied by a variety of advanced characterizations. We believe such a design and the corresponding investigations into the underlying chemistry give insights for the further development of practical all-solid-state lithium-organic batteries.
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- Yingjie Gao
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P.R. China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P.R. China
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Lambert F, Hetzel AL, Danten Y, Franco AA, Gatti C, Frayret C. Investigating the potential of pyrazine dioxide based-compounds as organic electrodes for batteries. Dalton Trans 2024. [PMID: 39007227 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt01144a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Understanding structure-property relationship in redox-active molecular species is of central importance in various fields, including many medicinal and chemical applications. The quest for performant organic electrodes in the context of energy storage calls for pioneering studies to develop new and possibly optimal materials. Beyond modifying the molecular design of the existing compounds through functionalization, expansion of the search enabling the advent of efficient new backbones can potentially lead to breakthroughs in this research area. The number of already identified families able to constitute negative organic electrodes is much lower than that of their positive counterparts, which calls for finding ways to bridge this gap. To expand the dataset of known predicted redox potentials and in view of reaching an educated guess about the abilities of some eventual new redox active electrodes, we examined the properties of pyrazine N,N'-dioxide (PZDO) and its fully methylated functionalized derivative (TeMePzDO). The aspects and mechanisms driving the various features characteristic of these compounds were unraveled through molecular and periodic DFT calculations combined with accurate electronic structure analysis. The predicted molecular redox/crystalline intercalation potentials lead to the classification of PZDO and TeMePzDO systems within the class of negative electrodes, with features that are significantly appealing compared to those of some existing systems with backbones suited for such kind of application.
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- F Lambert
- Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, UMR CNRS 7314.
- Hub de l'Energie; Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, 80000 Amiens Cedex, France
- The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME), 49004 Angers Cedex 01, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, UMR CNRS 7314.
- Hub de l'Energie; Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, 80000 Amiens Cedex, France
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- Institut des Sciences Moléculaires, UMR CNRS 5255, 33405 Talence, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, UMR CNRS 7314.
- Hub de l'Energie; Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, 80000 Amiens Cedex, France
- ALISTORE-European Research Institute, Hub de l'Energie, FR CNRS 3104, 80000 Amiens, France
- Institut Universitaire de France, Paris 75005, France
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- CNR SCITEC, CNR Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche "Giulio Natta", Milano, Italy
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, UMR CNRS 7314.
- Hub de l'Energie; Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, 80000 Amiens Cedex, France
- ALISTORE-European Research Institute, Hub de l'Energie, FR CNRS 3104, 80000 Amiens, France
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Guo J, Du JY, Liu WQ, Huang G, Zhang XB. Revealing Hydrogen Bond Effect in Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-Organic Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202406465. [PMID: 38705847 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202406465] [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: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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The surrounding hydrogen bond (H-bond) interaction around the active sites plays indispensable functions in enabling the organic electrode materials (OEMs) to fulfill their roles as ion reservoirs in aqueous zinc-organic batteries (ZOBs). Despite important, there are still no works could fully shed its real effects light on. Herein, quinone-based small molecules with a H-bond evolution model has been rationally selected to disclose the regulation and equilibration of H-bond interaction between OEMs, and OEM and the electrolyte. It has been found that only a suitable H-bond interaction could make the OEMs fully liberate their potential performance. Accordingly, the 2,5-diaminocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione (DABQ) with elaborately designed H-bond structure exhibits a capacity of 193.3 mAh g-1 at a record-high mass loading of 66.2 mg cm-2 and 100 % capacity retention after 1500 cycles at 5 A g-1. In addition, the DABQ//Zn battery also possesses air-rechargeable ability by utilizing the chemistry redox of proton. Our results put forward a specific pathway to precise utilization of H-bond to liberate the performance of OEMs.
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- Jun Guo
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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Dontireddy GMR, Suman SP, Merino-Gardea JL, Chen T, Dou JH, Banda H. Arresting dissolution of two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks enables long life in electrochemical devices. Chem Sci 2024; 15:10416-10424. [PMID: 38994412 PMCID: PMC11234863 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc02699c] [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: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Two-dimensional conjugated metal-organic frameworks (2D cMOFs) are emerging as promising materials for electrochemical energy storage (EES). Despite considerable interest, an understanding of their electrochemical stability and the factors contributing to their degradation during cycling is largely lacking. Here we investigate three Cu-based MOFs and report that the dissolution of 2D cMOFs into electrolytes is a prevalent and significant degradation pathway. Several factors, such as the inherent solubility of ligands in electrolyte solvents and the duration of charge-discharge cycling exert a strong influence on the dissolution process. When these factors combine within a MOF, severely limited cycling stability is observed, with dissolution accounting for up to 80% of capacity degradation. Conversely, excellent cycling stability is observed when testing a Cu-MOF with a sparingly soluble ligand within an optimized potential window. Overall, these findings represent essential insights into the electrochemical stability of 2D cMOFs, offering crucial guidelines for their targeted development in EES applications.
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- Gopi M R Dontireddy
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas 79968 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas 79968 USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas 79968 USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University Stanford California 94305 USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso Texas 79968 USA
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Pallasch SM, Bhosale M, Smales GJ, Schmidt C, Riedel S, Zhao-Karger Z, Esser B, Dumele O. Porous Azatruxene Covalent Organic Frameworks for Anion Insertion in Battery Cells. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:17318-17324. [PMID: 38869185 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c04044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) containing well-defined redox-active groups have become competitive materials for next-generation batteries. Although high potentials and rate performance can be expected, only a few examples of p-type COFs have been reported for charge storage to date with even fewer examples on the use of COFs in multivalent ion batteries. Herein, we report the synthesis of a p-type highly porous and crystalline azatruxene-based COF and its application as a positive electrode material in Li- and Mg-based batteries. When this material is used in Li-based half cells as a COF/carbon nanotube (CNT) electrode, a discharge potential of 3.9 V is obtained with discharge capacities of up to 70 mAh g-1 at a 2 C rate. In Mg batteries using a tetrakis(hexafluoroisopropyloxy)borate electrolyte, cycling proceeds with an average discharge voltage of 2.9 V. Even at a fast current rate of 5 C, the capacity retention amounts to 84% over 1000 cycles.
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- Sebastian M Pallasch
- Department of Chemistry & IRIS Adlershof, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Strasse 2, D-12489 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry II and Advanced Materials, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), 12205 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Freiburg, Albertstr. 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany
- Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry II and Advanced Materials, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry & IRIS Adlershof, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Strasse 2, D-12489 Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Freiburg, Albertstr. 21, 79104 Freiburg, Germany
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Asare H, Blodgett W, Satapathy S, John G. Charging the Future: Harnessing Nature's Designs for Bioinspired Molecular Electrodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2312237. [PMID: 38881332 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202312237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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The transition toward electric-powered devices is anticipated to play a pivotal role in advancing the global net-zero carbon emission agenda aimed at mitigating greenhouse effects. This shift necessitates a parallel focus on the development of energy storage materials capable of supporting intermittent renewable energy sources. While lithium-ion batteries, featuring inorganic electrode materials, exhibit desirable electrochemical characteristics for energy storage and transport, concerns about the toxicity and ethical implications associated with mining transition metals in their electrodes have prompted a search for environmentally safe alternatives. Organic electrodes have emerged as promising and sustainable alternatives for batteries. This review paper will delve into the recent advancements in nature-inspired electrode design aimed at addressing critical challenges such as capacity degradation due to dissolution, low operating voltages, and the intricate molecular-level processes governing macroscopic electrochemical properties.
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- Harrison Asare
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Center for Discovery and Innovation, The City College of New York, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY, 10031, USA
- The Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Center for Discovery and Innovation, The City College of New York, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY, 10031, USA
- The Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Center for Discovery and Innovation, The City College of New York, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY, 10031, USA
- The Ph.D. Program in Chemistry, The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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Li X, Wang Y, Lu J, Li P, Huang Z, Liang G, He H, Zhi C. Constructing static two-electron lithium-bromide battery. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadl0587. [PMID: 38875345 PMCID: PMC11177945 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adl0587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Despite their potential as conversion-type energy storage technologies, the performance of static lithium-bromide (SLB) batteries has remained stagnant for decades. Progress has been hindered by the intrinsic liquid-liquid redox mode and single-electron transfer of these batteries. Here, we developed a high-performance SLB battery based on the active bromine salt cathode and the two-electron transfer chemistry with a Br-/Br+ redox couple by electrolyte tailoring. The introduction of NO3- improved the reversible single-electron transition of Br-, and more impressively, the coordinated Cl- anions activated the Br+ conversion to provide an additional electron transfer. A voltage plateau was observed at 3.8 V, and the discharge capacity and energy density were increased by 142 and 159% compared to the one-electron reaction benchmark. This two-step conversion mechanism exhibited excellent stability, with the battery functioning for 1000 cycles. These performances already approach the state of the art of currently established Li-halogen batteries. We consider the established two-electron redox mechanism highly exemplary for diversified halogen batteries.
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- Xinliang Li
- School of Physics and Laboratory of Zhongyuan Light, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China
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He X, Ni Y, Ma W, Zhang Q, Hao Z, Hou Y, Li H, Yan Z, Zhang K, Chen J. PVDF-HFP@Nafion-based quasisolid polymer electrolyte for high migration number in working rechargeable Na-O 2 batteries. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2320012121. [PMID: 38809713 PMCID: PMC11161764 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2320012121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Rechargeable sodium-oxygen (Na-O2) battery is deemed as a promising high-energy storage device due to the abundant sodium resources and high theoretical energy density (1,108 Wh kg-1). A series of quasisolid electrolytes are constantly being designed to restrain the dendrites growth, the volatile and leaking risks of liquid electrolytes due to the open system of Na-O2 batteries. However, the ticklish problem about low operating current density for quasisolid electrolytes still hasn't been conquered. Herein, we report a rechargeable Na-O2 battery with polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene recombination Nafion (PVDF-HFP@Nafion) based quasisolid polymer electrolyte (QPE) and MXene-based Na anode with gradient sodiophilic structure (M-GSS/Na). QPE displays good flame resistance, locking liquid and hydrophobic properties. The introduction of Nafion can lead to a high Na+ migration number (tNa+ = 0.68) by blocking the motion of anion and promote the formation of NaF-rich solid electrolyte interphase, resulting in excellent cycling stability at relatively high current density under quasisolid environment. In the meantime, the M-GSS/Na anode exhibits excellent dendrite inhibition ability and cycling stability. Therefore, with the synergistic effect of QPE and M-GSS/Na, constructed Na-O2 batteries run more stably and exhibit a low potential gap (0.166 V) after an initial 80 cycles at 1,000 mA g-1 and 1,000 mAh g-1. This work provides the reference basis for building quasisolid state Na-O2 batteries with long-term cycling stability.
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- Xin He
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha410082, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha410082, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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Zhao P, Liang Q, Hu C, Jiang YF, Chang XY, Wang L, Mei Y, Duan Z. Probing the Electron Accepting Ability of Phosphaphenalenes. Chemistry 2024:e202401853. [PMID: 38825564 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202401853] [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: 05/12/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Phosphaphenalenes, extended π conjugates with the incorporation of phosphorus, are attractive avenues towards molecular materials for the applications in organic electronics, but their electron accepting ability have not been investigated. Herein we present systematic studies on the reductive behavior of a representative phosphaphenalene and its oxide by chemical and electrochemical methods. The chemical reduction of the phosphaphenalene by alkali metals reveals the facile P-C bond cleavage to form phosphaphenalenide anion, which functions as a transfer block for structure modification on the phosphorus atom. In contrast, the pentavalent P-oxide reacts with one or two equivalents of elemental sodium to form stable radical anion and dianion salts, respectively.
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- Peng Zhao
- College of Chemistry, International Phosphorus Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001
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- Department of Chemistry, Dongguan Key Laboratory for Data Science and Intelligent Medicine, Great Bay Institute for Advanced Study, Great Bay University, Dongguan, 523000
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- College of Chemistry, International Phosphorus Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001
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- Department of Chemistry, Dongguan Key Laboratory for Data Science and Intelligent Medicine, Great Bay Institute for Advanced Study, Great Bay University, Dongguan, 523000
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- College of Chemistry, International Phosphorus Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001
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Lu Y, Han H, Yang Z, Ni Y, Meng Z, Zhang Q, Wu H, Xie W, Yan Z, Chen J. High-capacity dilithium hydroquinone cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. Natl Sci Rev 2024; 11:nwae146. [PMID: 38741713 PMCID: PMC11089817 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Lithiated organic cathode materials show great promise for practical applications in lithium-ion batteries owing to their Li-reservoir characteristics. However, the reported lithiated organic cathode materials still suffer from strict synthesis conditions and low capacity. Here we report a thermal intermolecular rearrangement method without organic solvents to prepare dilithium hydroquinone (Li2Q), which delivers a high capacity of 323 mAh g-1 with an average discharge voltage of 2.8 V. The reversible conversion between orthorhombic Li2Q and monoclinic benzoquinone during charge/discharge processes is revealed by in situ X-ray diffraction. Theoretical calculations show that the unique Li-O channels in Li2Q are beneficial for Li+ ion diffusion. In situ ultraviolet-visible spectra demonstrate that the dissolution issue of Li2Q electrodes during charge/discharge processes can be handled by separator modification, resulting in enhanced cycling stability. This work sheds light on the synthesis and battery application of high-capacity lithiated organic cathode materials.
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- Yong Lu
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Chen X, Zhang W, Zhang C, Guo Y, Yu A, Mei S, Yao C. Electropolymerization of Donor-Acceptor Conjugated Polymer for Efficient Dual-Ion Storage. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2310239. [PMID: 38582519 PMCID: PMC11187866 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202310239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Rationally designed organic redox-active materials have attracted numerous interests due to their excellent electrochemical performance and reasonable sustainability. However, they often suffer from poor cycling stability, intrinsic low operating potential, and poor rate performance. Herein, a novel Donor-Acceptor (D-A) bipolar polymer with n-type pyrene-4,5,9,10-tetraone unit storing Li cations and p-type carbazole unit which attracts anions and provides polymerization sites is employed as a cathode for lithium-ion batteries through in situ electropolymerization. The multiple redox reactions and boosted kinetics by the D-A structure lead to excellent electrochemical performance of a high discharge capacity of 202 mA h g-1 at 200 mA g-1, impressive working potential (2.87 and 4.15 V), an outstanding rate capability of 119 mA h g-1 at 10 A g-1 and a noteworthy energy density up to 554 Wh kg-1. This strategy has significant implications for the molecule design of bipolar organic cathode for high cycling stability and high energy density.
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- Xianhe Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety ProtectionSchool of Mechatronical EngineeringBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety ProtectionSchool of Mechatronical EngineeringBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety ProtectionSchool of Mechatronical EngineeringBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety ProtectionSchool of Mechatronical EngineeringBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety ProtectionSchool of Mechatronical EngineeringBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety ProtectionSchool of Mechatronical EngineeringBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081China
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- State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety ProtectionSchool of Mechatronical EngineeringBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081China
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Davis AN, Parui K, Butala MM, Evans AM. Supramolecular design as a route to high-performing organic electrodes. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:10142-10154. [PMID: 38669191 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00292j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Organic electrodes may someday replace transition metals oxides, the current standard in electrochemical energy storage, including those with severe issues of availability, cost, and recyclability. To realize this more sustainable future, a thorough understanding of structure-property relationships and design rules for organic electrodes must be developed. Further, it is imperative that supramolecular interactions between organic species, which are often overlooked, be included in organic electrode design. In this review, we showcase how molecular and polymeric electrodes that host non-covalent interactions outperform materials without these features. Using select examples from the literature, we emphasize how dispersion forces, hydrogen-bonding, and radical pairing can be leveraged to improve the stability, capacity, and energy density of organic electrodes. Throughout this review, we identify potential next-generation designs and opportunities for continued investigation. We hope that this review will serve as a catalyst for collaboration between synthetic chemists and the energy storage community, which we view as a prerequisite to achieving high-performing supramolecular electrode materials.
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- Ani N Davis
- George and Josephine Butler Polymer Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- George and Josephine Butler Polymer Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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Su Y, Shang J, Liu X, Li J, Pan Q, Tang Y. Constructing π-π Superposition Effect of Tetralithium Naphthalenetetracarboxylate with Electron Delocalization for Robust Dual-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403775. [PMID: 38523068 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Organics are gaining significance as electrode materials due to their merits of multi-electron reaction sites, flexible rearrangeable structures and redox reversibility. However, organics encounter finite electronic conductivity and inferior durability especially in organic electrolytes. To circumvent above barriers, we propose a novel design strategy, constructing conductive network structures with extended π-π superposition effect by manipulating intermolecular interaction. Tetralithium 1,4,5,8-naphthalenetetracarboxylate (LNTC) interwoven by carbon nanotubes (CNTs) forms LNTC@CNTs composite firstly for Li-ion storage, where multiple conjugated carboxyls contribute sufficient Li-ion storage sites, the unique network feature enables electrolyte and charge mobility conveniently combining electron delocalization in π-conjugated system, and the enhanced π-π superposition effect between LNTC and CNTs endows laudable structural robustness. Accordingly, LNTC@CNTs maintain an excellent Li-ion storage capacity retention of 96.4 % after 400 cycles. Electrochemical experiments and theoretical simulations elucidate the fast reaction kinetics and reversible Li-ion storage stability owing to the electron delocalization and π-π superposition effect, while conjugated carboxyls are reversibly rearranged into enolates during charging/discharging. Consequently, a dual-ion battery combining this composite anode and expanded graphite cathode exhibits a peak specific capacity of 122 mAh g-1 and long cycling life with a capacity retention of 84.2 % after 900 cycles.
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- Yuanqiang Su
- 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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- 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
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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
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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
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Zhu J, Tie Z, Bi S, Niu Z. Towards More Sustainable Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403712. [PMID: 38525796 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are considered as the promising candidates for large-scale energy storage because of their high safety, low cost and environmental benignity. The large-scale applications of AZIBs will inevitably result in a large amount of spent AZIBs, which not only induce the waste of resources, but also pose environmental risks. Therefore, sustainable AZIBs have to be considered to minimize the risk of environmental pollution and maximize the utilization of spent compounds. Herein, this minireview focuses on the sustainability of AZIBs from material design and recycling techniques. The structure and degradation mechanism of AZIBs are discussed to guide the recycling design of the materials. Subsequently, the sustainability of component materials in AZIBs is further analysed to pre-evaluate their recycling behaviors and mentor the selection of more sustainable component materials, including active materials in cathodes, Zn anodes, and aqueous electrolytes, respectively. According to the features of component materials, corresponding green and economic approaches are further proposed to realize the recycling of active materials in cathodes, Zn anodes and electrolytes, respectively. These advanced technologies endow the recycling of component materials with high efficiency and a closed-loop control, ensuring that AZIBs will be the promising candidates of sustainable energy storage devices. This review will offer insight into potential future directions in the design of sustainable AZIBs.
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- Jiacai Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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Nowak-Król A, Geppert PT, Naveen KR. Boron-containing helicenes as new generation of chiral materials: opportunities and challenges of leaving the flatland. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7408-7440. [PMID: 38784742 PMCID: PMC11110153 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc01083c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Increased interest in chiral functional dyes has stimulated activity in the field of boron-containing helicenes over the past few years. Despite the fact that the introduction of boron endows π-conjugated scaffolds with attractive electronic and optical properties, boron helicenes have long remained underdeveloped compared to other helicenes containing main group elements. The main reason was the lack of reliable synthetic protocols to access these scaffolds. The construction of boron helicenes proceeds against steric strain, and thus the methods developed for planar systems have sometimes proven ineffective in their synthesis. Recent advances in the general boron chemistry and the synthesis of strained derivatives have opened the way to a wide variety of boron-containing helicenes. Although the number of helically chiral derivatives is still limited, these compounds are currently at the forefront of emissive materials for circularly-polarized organic light-emitting diodes (CP-OLEDs). Yet the design of good emitters is not a trivial task. In this perspective, we discuss a number of requirements that must be met to provide an excellent emissive material. These include chemical and configurational stability, emission quantum yields, luminescence dissymmetry factors, and color purity. Understanding of these parameters and some structure-property relationships should aid in the rational design of superior boron helicenes. We also present the main achievements in their synthesis and point out niches in this area, e.g. stereoselective synthesis, necessary to accelerate the development of this fascinating class of compounds and to realize their potential in OLED devices and in other fields.
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- Agnieszka Nowak-Król
- Institut für Anorganische Chemie and Institute for Sustainable Chemistry & Catalysis with Boron, Universität Würzburg Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Institut für Anorganische Chemie and Institute for Sustainable Chemistry & Catalysis with Boron, Universität Würzburg Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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- Institut für Anorganische Chemie and Institute for Sustainable Chemistry & Catalysis with Boron, Universität Würzburg Am Hubland 97074 Würzburg Germany
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Yuan S, Huang X, Kong T, Yan L, Wang Y. Organic Electrode Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion: Mechanism, Characteristics, and Applications. Acc Chem Res 2024; 57:1550-1563. [PMID: 38723018 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.4c00016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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ConspectusLithium ion batteries (LIBs) with inorganic intercalation compounds as electrode active materials have become an indispensable part of human life. However, the rapid increase in their annual production raises concerns about limited mineral reserves and related environmental issues. Therefore, organic electrode materials (OEMs) for rechargeable batteries have once again come into the focus of researchers because of their design flexibility, sustainability, and environmental compatibility. Compared with conventional inorganic cathode materials for Li ion batteries, OEMs possess some unique characteristics including flexible molecular structure, weak intermolecular interaction, being highly soluble in electrolytes, and moderate electrochemical potentials. These unique characteristics make OEMs suitable for applications in multivalent ion batteries, low-temperature batteries, redox flow batteries, and decoupled water electrolysis. Specifically, the flexible molecular structure and weak intermolecular interaction of OEMs make multivalent ions easily accessible to the redox sites of OEMs and facilitate the desolvation process on the redox site, thus improving the low-temperature performance, while the highly soluble nature enables OEMs as redox couples for aqueous redox flow batteries. Finally, the moderate electrochemical potential and reversible proton storage and release of OEMs make them suitable as redox mediators for water electrolysis. Over the past ten years, although various new OEMs have been developed for Li-organic batteries, Na-organic batteries, Zn-organic batteries, and other battery systems, batteries with OEMs still face many challenges, such as poor cycle stability, inferior energy density, and limited rate capability. Therefore, previous reviews of OEMs mainly focused on organic molecular design for organic batteries or strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of OEMs. A comprehensive review to explore the characteristics of OEMs and establish the correlation between these characteristics and their specific application in energy storage and conversion is still lacking.In this Account, we initially provide an overview of the sustainability and environmental friendliness of OEMs for energy storage and conversion. Subsequently, we summarize the charge storage mechanisms of the different types of OEMs. Thereafter, we explore the characteristics of OEMs in comparison with conventional inorganic intercalation compounds including their structural flexibility, high solubility in the electrolyte, and appropriate electrochemical potential in order to establish the correlations between their characteristics and potential applications. Unlike previous reviews that mainly introduce the electrochemical performance progress of different organic batteries, this Account specifically focuses on some exceptional applications of OEMs corresponding to the characteristics of organic electrode materials in energy storage and conversion, as previously published by our groups. These applications include monovalent ion batteries, multivalent ion batteries, low-temperature batteries, redox flow batteries with soluble OEMs, and decoupled water electrolysis employing organic electrodes as redox mediators. We hope that this Account will make an invaluable contribution to the development of organic electrode materials for next-generation batteries and help to unlock a world of potential energy storage applications.
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- Shouyi Yuan
- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of Fiber Electronic Materials and Devices, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of Fiber Electronic Materials and Devices, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of Fiber Electronic Materials and Devices, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of Fiber Electronic Materials and Devices, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of Fiber Electronic Materials and Devices, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Ma W, Zhang P, Tang L, Ge M, Qi Y, Chen Y, Zhang C, Jiang JX. Towards Durable and High-Rate Rechargeable Aluminum Dual-ion Batteries via a Crosslinked Diphenylphenazine-based Conjugated Polymer Cathode. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301725. [PMID: 38225682 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Rechargeable aluminum battery (RAB) is expected to be a promising energy storage technique for grid-scale energy storage. However, the development of RABs is seriously plagued by the lack of suitable cathode materials. Herein, we report two p-type conjugated polymers of L-PBPz and C-PBPz with the same building blocks of diphenylphenazine but different linkage patterns of linear and crosslinked structures as the cathode materials for Al dual-ion batteries. Compared to the linear polymer skeleton in L-PBPz, the crosslinked structure endows C-PBPz with amorphous nature and low dihedral angles of the polymer chains, which severally contribute to the fast diffusion of AlCl4 - with large size and the electron transfer during the redox reaction of diphenylphenazine. As a result, C-PBPz delivers a much better rate performance than L-PBPz. The crosslinked structure also leads to a stable cyclability with over 80000 cycles for C-PBPz. Benefiting from the fast kinetics, meanwhile, the C-PBPz cathode could realize a high redox activity of 117 mAh g-1, corresponding to an areal capacity of 2.30 mAh cm-2, even under a high mass loading of 19.7 mg cm-2 and a low content of 10 wt% conductive agent. These results might boost the development of polymer cathodes for RABs.
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- Wenyan Ma
- Institution Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Institution Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Institution Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Institution Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Institution Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Institution Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Institution Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Institution Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry of Education), School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, P. R. China
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Zhao R, Chang Z, Fu X, Xu M, Ai X, Qian J. Revisit of Polyaniline as a High-Capacity Organic Cathode Material for Li-Ion Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1401. [PMID: 38794594 PMCID: PMC11124868 DOI: 10.3390/polym16101401] [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: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Polyaniline (PANI) has long been explored as a promising organic cathode for Li-ion batteries. However, its poor electrochemical utilization and cycling instability cast doubt on its potential for practical applications. In this work, we revisit the electrochemical performance of PANI in nonaqueous electrolytes, and reveal an unprecedented reversible capacity of 197.2 mAh g-1 (244.8 F g-1) when cycled in a wide potential range of 1.5 to 4.4 V vs. Li+/Li. This ultra-high capacity derives from 70% -NH- transformed to =NH+- during deep charging/discharging process. This material also demonstrates a high average coulombic efficiency of 98%, an excellent rate performance with 73.5 mAh g-1 at 1800 mA g-1, and retains 76% of initial value after 100 cycles, which are among the best reported values for PANI electrodes in battery applications.
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- Ruirui Zhao
- Research Institute, EVE Battery Corporation Limited, Huizhou 516006, China;
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (Z.C.); (M.X.); (X.A.)
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (Z.C.); (M.X.); (X.A.)
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (Z.C.); (M.X.); (X.A.)
- New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (Z.C.); (M.X.); (X.A.)
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (Z.C.); (M.X.); (X.A.)
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; (Z.C.); (M.X.); (X.A.)
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Kim J, Ling J, Lai Y, Milner PJ. Redox-Active Organic Materials: From Energy Storage to Redox Catalysis. ACS MATERIALS AU 2024; 4:258-273. [PMID: 38737116 PMCID: PMC11083122 DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.3c00096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Electroactive materials are central to myriad applications, including energy storage, sensing, and catalysis. Compared to traditional inorganic electrode materials, redox-active organic materials such as porous organic polymers (POPs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are emerging as promising alternatives due to their structural tunability, flexibility, sustainability, and compatibility with a range of electrolytes. Herein, we discuss the challenges and opportunities available for the use of redox-active organic materials in organoelectrochemistry, an emerging area in fine chemical synthesis. In particular, we highlight the utility of organic electrode materials in photoredox catalysis, electrochemical energy storage, and electrocatalysis and point to new directions needed to unlock their potential utility for organic synthesis. This Perspective aims to bring together the organic, electrochemistry, and polymer communities to design new heterogeneous electrocatalysts for the sustainable synthesis of complex molecules.
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- Jaehwan Kim
- Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Chemical Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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Li X, Xu W, Zhi C. Halogen-powered static conversion chemistry. Nat Rev Chem 2024; 8:359-375. [PMID: 38671189 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-024-00597-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Halogen-powered static conversion batteries (HSCBs) thrive in energy storage applications. They fall into the category of secondary non-flow batteries and operate by reversibly changing the chemical valence of halogens in the electrodes or/and electrolytes to transfer electrons, distinguishing them from the classic rocking-chair batteries. The active halide chemicals developed for these purposes include organic halides, halide salts, halogenated inorganics, organic-inorganic halides and the most widely studied elemental halogens. Aside from this, various redox mechanisms have been discovered based on multi-electron transfer and effective reaction pathways, contributing to improved electrochemical performances and stabilities of HSCBs. In this Review, we discuss the status of HSCBs and their electrochemical mechanism-performance correlations. We first provide a detailed exposition of the fundamental redox mechanisms, thermodynamics, conversion and catalysis chemistry, and mass or electron transfer modes involved in HSCBs. We conclude with a perspective on the challenges faced by the community and opportunities towards practical applications of high-energy halogen cathodes in energy-storage devices.
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- Xinliang Li
- Key Laboratory of Material Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Laboratory of Zhongyuan Light, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Material Physics, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Laboratory of Zhongyuan Light, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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Gong Y, Zhang W, Liu Z, Fang M, Yang J, Wang Y, Gao M, Zhang J, Yang QH, Li Z. Phenothiazine Derivatives as Small-Molecule Organic Cathodes with Adjustable Dropout Voltage and Cycle Performance. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312486. [PMID: 38332711 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Compared with conventional inorganic materials, organic electrodes are competitive candidates for secondary battery cathodes due to their resourcefulness, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. Much effort is devoted at the level of chemical structure, while ignoring the impact of molecular aggregation on battery behavior. Herein, this work designs a series of organic molecules with two electrochemically active phenothiazine groups linked by different lengths of alkyl chain to regulate molecular symmetry and crystallinity. The results emphasize the equally important role of molecular aggregation and chemical structure for battery performance. Among them, 2PTZ-C7H14|Li cell exhibits the most impressive cycle and rate performance. At the high rate of 50 C, it can still deliver a capacity of 63.4 mA h g-1 and 74.5% capacity retention after 10 000 cycles. Besides, the dropout voltage of 2PTZ-C9H18|Li cell is only 52 mV, which is among the lowest reported for lithium-organic batteries to the best of the author's knowledge.
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- Yanxiang Gong
- Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage and Collaborative, Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
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- Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage and Collaborative, Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, National Industry-Education Integration Platform of Energy Storage and Collaborative, Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
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- Institute of Molecular Aggregation Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, China
- Hubei Key Lab on Organic and Polymeric Opto-Electronic Materials, Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Liang C, Cai X, Lin J, Chen Y, Xie Y, Liu Y. A Conjugated Coordination Polymer with Benzoquinone as Electrode Material for All Organic Symmetric Lithium-ion Batteries. Chempluschem 2024; 89:e202300620. [PMID: 38052722 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202300620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Carbonyl rich conjugated polymer electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries possessed the advantages of strong molecular design ability, abundance and high theoretical capacity. In this work, a Co2+ coordinated conjugated polymer using 2,3,5,6-tetraamino-p-benzoquinone (TABQ) as building block was constructed and developed as electrode material for all organic symmetric lithium-ion batteries, outputting a specific capacity of over 100 mAh g-1 after 50 cycles at 50 mA g-1. Performances of Co-TABQ in half cells were explored. The Co-TABQ cathode delivered a capacity of 133.3 mAh g-1 after 150 cycles at 20 mA g-1. When cycled at higher current density of 500 mA g-1, the capacity gradually increased to 109.4 mAh g-1 after 4000 cycles. The Co-TABQ anode displayed a stable capacity of 568.6 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1. The charge transfer within the electrode was greatly reduced due to the metallic centers in the extended conjugated skeleton, and the reversible Li+ storage was achieved by the active C=O and imine groups. This work showed the great potential of metal mediated conjugated polymer in Lithium-ion batteries.
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- Chenglu Liang
- Center for Advanced Energy and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, 350118, P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Energy and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, 350118, P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Energy and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, 350118, P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Energy and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, 350118, P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Energy and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, 350118, P. R. China
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- Center for Advanced Energy and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, 350118, P. R. China
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Dong H, Kang N, Li L, Li L, Yu Y, Chou S. Versatile Nitrogen-Centered Organic Redox-Active Materials for Alkali Metal-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311401. [PMID: 38181392 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Versatile nitrogen-centered organic redox-active molecules have gained significant attention in alkali metal-ion batteries (AMIBs) due to their low cost, low toxicity, and ease of preparation. Specially, their multiple reaction categories (anion/cation insertion types of reaction) and higher operating voltage, when compared to traditional conjugated carbonyl materials, underscore their promising prospects. However, the high solubility of nitrogen-centered redox active materials in organic electrolyte and their low electronic conductivity contribute to inferior cycling performance, sluggish reaction kinetics, and limited rate capability. This review provides a detailed overview of nitrogen-centered redox-active materials, encompassing their redox chemistry, solutions to overcome shortcomings, characterization of charge storage mechanisms, and recent progress. Additionally, prospects and directions are proposed for future investigations. It is anticipated that this review will stimulate further exploration of underlying mechanisms and interface chemistry through in situ characterization techniques, thereby promoting the practical application of nitrogen-centered redox-active materials in AMIBs.
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- Huanhuan Dong
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Ren L, Lian L, Zhang X, Liu Y, Han D, Yang S, Wang HG. .Boosting lithium storage in covalent triazine framework for symmetric all-organic lithium-ion batteries by regulating the degree of spatial distortion. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:1039-1047. [PMID: 38199891 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) with tunable structure, fine molecular design and low cost have been regarded as a class of ideal electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the tightly layered structure possessed by the CTFs leads to partial hiding of the redox active site, resulting in their unsatisfactory electrochemical performance. Herein, two CTFs (BDMI-CTF and TCNQ-CTF) with higher degree of structural distortion, more active sites exposed, and large lattice pores were prepared by dynamic trimerization reaction of cyano. As a result, BDMI-CTF as a cathode material for LIBs exhibits high initial capacity of 186.5 mAh/g at 50 mA g-1 and superior cycling stability without capacity loss after 2000 cycles at 1000 mA g-1 compared with TCNQ-CTF counterparts. Furthermore, based on their bipolar functionality, BDMI-CTF can be used as both cathode and anode materials for symmetric all-organic batteries (SAOBs), and this work will open a new window for the rational design of high performance CTF-based LIBs.
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- Liqiu Ren
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, PR China.
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- College of Science, Changchun University, Changchun 130022, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, PR China; Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, PR China.
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Mecerreyes D, Casado N, Villaluenga I, Forsyth M. Current Trends and Perspectives of Polymers in Batteries. Macromolecules 2024; 57:3013-3025. [PMID: 38616814 PMCID: PMC11008248 DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.3c01971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
This Perspective aims to present the current status and future opportunities for polymer science in battery technologies. Polymers play a crucial role in improving the performance of the ubiquitous lithium ion battery. But they will be even more important for the development of sustainable and versatile post-lithium battery technologies, in particular solid-state batteries. In this article, we identify the trends in the design and development of polymers for battery applications including binders for electrodes, porous separators, solid electrolytes, or redox-active electrode materials. These trends will be illustrated using a selection of recent polymer developments including new ionic polymers, biobased polymers, self-healing polymers, mixed-ionic electronic conducting polymers, inorganic-polymer composites, or redox polymers to give some examples. Finally, the future needs, opportunities, and directions of the field will be highlighted.
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Affiliation(s)
- David Mecerreyes
- POLYMAT,
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avenida Tolosa 72, Donostia-San
Sebastián 20018, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48011, Spain
| | - Nerea Casado
- POLYMAT,
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avenida Tolosa 72, Donostia-San
Sebastián 20018, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48011, Spain
| | - Irune Villaluenga
- POLYMAT,
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avenida Tolosa 72, Donostia-San
Sebastián 20018, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48011, Spain
| | - Maria Forsyth
- POLYMAT,
University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Avenida Tolosa 72, Donostia-San
Sebastián 20018, Spain
- IKERBASQUE,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48011, Spain
- Institute
for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia
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