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Li H, Lin Y, Duan J, Wen Q, Liu Y, Zhai T. Stability of electrocatalytic OER: from principle to application. Chem Soc Rev 2024. [PMID: 39291819 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00010a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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Hydrogen energy, derived from the electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, is considered a promising form of energy to address the energy crisis. However, the anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) poses limitations due to sluggish kinetics. Apart from high catalytic activity, the long-term stability of electrocatalytic OER has garnered significant attention. To date, several research studies have been conducted to explore stable electrocatalysts for the OER. A comprehensive review is urgently warranted to provide a concise overview of the recent advancements in the electrocatalytic OER stability, encompassing both electrocatalyst and device developments. This review aims to succinctly summarize the primary factors influencing OER stability, including morphological/phase change and electrocatalyst dissolution, as well as mechanical detachment, alongside chemical, mechanical, and operational degradation observed in devices. Furthermore, an overview of contemporary approaches to enhance stability is provided, encompassing electrocatalyst design (structural regulation, protective layer coating, and stable substrate anchoring) and device optimization (bipolar plates, gas diffusion layers, and membranes). Hopefully, more attention will be paid to ensuring the stable operation of electrocatalytic OER and the future large-scale water electrolysis applications. This review presents design principles aimed at addressing challenges related to the stability of electrocatalytic OER.
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- HuangJingWei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430205, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China.
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Wang Y, Rastogi D, Malek KA, Sun J, Ahn MC, Asa-Awuku AA, Woehl TJ. Imaging Dissolution Dynamics of Individual NaCl Nanoparticles during Deliquescence with In Situ Transmission Electron Microscopy. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:15551-15561. [PMID: 39160682 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c02356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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Water vapor condensation on hygroscopic aerosol particles plays an important role in cloud formation, climate change, secondary aerosol formation, and aerosol aging. Conventional understanding considers deliquescence of nanosized hygroscopic aerosol particles a nearly instantaneous solid to liquid phase transition. However, the nanoscale dynamics of water condensation and aerosol particle dissolution prior to and during deliquescence remain obscure due to a lack of high spatial and temporal resolution single particle measurements. Here we use real time in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging of individual sodium chloride (NaCl) nanoparticles to demonstrate that water adsorption and aerosol particle dissolution prior to and during deliquescence is a multistep dynamic process. Water condensation and aerosol particle dissolution was investigated for lab generated NaCl aerosols and found to occur in three distinct stages as a function of increasing relative humidity (RH). First, a < 100 nm water layer adsorbed on the NaCl cubes and caused sharp corners to dissolve and truncate. The water layer grew to several hundred nanometers with increasing RH and was rapidly saturated with solute, as evidenced by halting of particle dissolution. Adjacent cube corners displayed second-scale curvature fluctuations with no net particle dissolution or water layer thickness change. We propose that droplet solute concentration fluctuations drove NaCl transport from regions of high local curvature to regions of low curvature. Finally, we observed coexistence of a liquid water droplet and aerosol particle immediately prior to deliquescence. Particles dissolved discretely along single crystallographic directions, separated by few second lag times with no dissolution. This work demonstrates that deliquescence of simple pure salt particles with sizes in the range of 100 nm to several microns is not an instantaneous phase transition and instead involves a range of complex dissolution and water condensation dynamics.
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- Yuhang Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
- Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices, A. James College of Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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Liu H, Sun Y, Yang Y, Yang J, Zhang D, Chanajaree R, Wu X, Zhang X, Qin J, Cao J. Modulating Solvation Shell with Acrylamide Electrolyte Additives for Reversible Zn Anodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:44747-44755. [PMID: 39158359 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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The reconsideration of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) has been motivated by the attractive zinc metal, which stands out for its high theoretical capacity and cost efficiency. Nonetheless, detrimental side reactions triggered by the remarkable reactivity of H2O molecules and rampant dendrite growth significantly compromise the stability of the zinc metal anode. Herein, a novel approach was proposed by leveraging the unique properties of acrylamide (AM) molecules to increase the driving force for nucleation and parasitic reactions. Combined with experimental data and theoretical simulations, it is demonstrated that the incorporation of AM additive can reconstruct the solvation shell around Zn2+ and reduce the number of active H2O molecules, thereby effectively reducing the H2O molecule decomposition. Consequently, the Zn//Zn symmetric batteries with AM-containing ZnSO4 electrolytes can attain excellent long-term performances over 2000 h at 1 mA cm-2 and nearly 500 h at 10 mA cm-2. The Zn//VO2 full batteries still display improved cycling performances and a high initial discharging capacity of 227 mA h g-1 at 3 A g-1 compared to the ZnSO4 electrolyte. This electrolyte optimization strategy offers new insights for achieving long-term ZIBs and advances the progress of ZIBs in energy storage.
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- Hengshuo Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
- College of Hydraulic & Environmental Engineering, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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Cao J, Sun M, Zhang D, Zhang Y, Yang C, Luo D, Yang X, Zhang X, Qin J, Huang B, Zeng Z, Lu J. Tuning Vertical Electrodeposition for Dendrites-Free Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:16610-16621. [PMID: 38889966 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Manipulating the crystallographic orientation of zinc deposition is recognized as an effective approach to address zinc dendrites and side reactions for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). We introduce 2-methylimidazole (Mlz) additive in zinc sulfate (ZSO) electrolyte to achieve vertical electrodeposition with preferential orientation of the (100) and (110) crystal planes. Significantly, the zinc anode exhibited long lifespan with 1500 h endurance at 1 mA cm-2 and an excellent 400 h capability at a depth of discharge (DOD) of 34% in Zn||Zn battery configurations, while in Zn||MnO2 battery assemblies, a capacity retention of 68.8% over 800 cycles is attained. Theoretical calculation reveals that the strong interactions between Mlz and (002) plane impeding its growth, while Zn atoms exhibit lower migration energy barrier and superior mobility on (100) and (110) crystal planes guaranteed the heightened mobility of zinc atoms on the (100) and (110) crystal planes, thus ensuring their superior ZIB performance than that with only ZSO electrolyte, which offers a route for designing next-generation high energy density ZIB devices.
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- Jin Cao
- College of Hydraulic & Environmental Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Research Centre for Carbon-Strategic Catalysis, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Center of Excellence in Responsive Wearable Materials, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- College of Hydraulic & Environmental Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Hydraulic & Environmental Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center of Excellence in Responsive Wearable Materials, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Research Centre for Carbon-Strategic Catalysis, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Hu H, Yang R, Zeng Z. Advances in Electrochemical Liquid-Phase Transmission Electron Microscopy for Visualizing Rechargeable Battery Reactions. ACS NANO 2024; 18:12598-12609. [PMID: 38723158 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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This review presents an overview of the application of electrochemical liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy (ELP-TEM) in visualizing rechargeable battery reactions. The technique provides atomic-scale spatial resolution and real-time temporal resolution, enabling direct observation and analysis of battery materials and processes under realistic working conditions. The review highlights key findings and insights obtained by ELP-TEM on the electrochemical reaction mechanisms and discusses the current limitations and future prospects of ELP-TEM, including improvements in spatial and temporal resolution and the expansion of the scope of materials and systems that can be studied. Furthermore, the review underscores the critical role of ELP-TEM in understanding and optimizing the design and fabrication of high-performance, long-lasting rechargeable batteries.
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- Honglu Hu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, People's Republic of China
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Han Y, Wang L, Cao K, Zhou J, Zhu Y, Hou Y, Lu Y. In Situ TEM Characterization and Modulation for Phase Engineering of Nanomaterials. Chem Rev 2023; 123:14119-14184. [PMID: 38055201 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Solid-state phase transformation is an intriguing phenomenon in crystalline or noncrystalline solids due to the distinct physical and chemical properties that can be obtained and modified by phase engineering. Compared to bulk solids, nanomaterials exhibit enhanced capability for phase engineering due to their small sizes and high surface-to-volume ratios, facilitating various emerging applications. To establish a comprehensive atomistic understanding of phase engineering, in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques have emerged as powerful tools, providing unprecedented atomic-resolution imaging, multiple characterization and stimulation mechanisms, and real-time integrations with various external fields. In this Review, we present a comprehensive overview of recent advances in in situ TEM studies to characterize and modulate nanomaterials for phase transformations under different stimuli, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, environmental, optical, and magnetic factors. We briefly introduce crystalline structures and polymorphism and then summarize phase stability and phase transformation models. The advanced experimental setups of in situ techniques are outlined and the advantages of in situ TEM phase engineering are highlighted, as demonstrated via several representative examples. Besides, the distinctive properties that can be obtained from in situ phase engineering are presented. Finally, current challenges and future research opportunities, along with their potential applications, are suggested.
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- Ying Han
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710026, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Dachraoui W, Pauer R, Battaglia C, Erni R. Operando Electrochemical Liquid Cell Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Investigation of the Growth and Evolution of the Mosaic Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2023; 17:20434-20444. [PMID: 37831942 PMCID: PMC10604081 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is a key component of a lithium-ion battery forming during the first few dischage/charge cycles at the interface between the anode and the electrolyte. The SEI passivates the anode-electrolyte interface by inhibiting further electrolyte decomposition, extending the battery's cycle life. Insights into SEI growth and evolution in terms of structure and composition remain difficult to access. To unravel the formation of the SEI layer during the first cycles, operando electrochemical liquid cell scanning transmission electron microscopy (ec-LC-STEM) is employed to monitor in real time the nanoscale processes that occur at the anode-electrolyte interface in their native electrolyte environment. The results show that the formation of the SEI layer is not a one-step process but comprises multiple steps. The growth of the SEI is initiated at low potential during the first charge by decomposition of the electrolyte leading to the nucleation of inorganic nanoparticles. Thereafter, the growth continues during subsequent cycles by forming an island-like layer. Eventually, a dense layer is formed with a mosaic structure composed of larger inorganic patches embedded in a matrix of organic compounds. While the mosaic model for the structure of the SEI is generally accepted, our observations document in detail how the complex structure of the SEI is built up during discharge/charge cycling.
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- Walid Dachraoui
- Electron
Microscopy Center, Empa—Swiss Federal
Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Materials
for Energy Conversion, Empa—Swiss
Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Electron
Microscopy Center, Empa—Swiss Federal
Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Materials
for Energy Conversion, Empa—Swiss
Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Departement
of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering—ETH Zürich, Gloriastrasse
35, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
- Institute
of Materials−EPFL, Station 12, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Electron
Microscopy Center, Empa—Swiss Federal
Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Departement
of Materials—ETH Zürich, Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 10, 8049 Zürich, Switzerland
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Cao J, Zhang D, Chanajaree R, Yue Y, Zhang X, Yang X, Cheng C, Li S, Qin J, Zhou J, Zeng Z. Highly Reversible Zn Metal Anode with Low Voltage Hysteresis Enabled by Tannic Acid Chemistry. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:45045-45054. [PMID: 37708461 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The zinc dendrites and side reactions formed on the zinc anode have greatly hindered the development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). Herein, we introduce tannic acid (TA) as an additive in the ZnSO4 (ZSO) electrolyte to enhance the reversible Zn plating/stripping behavior. TA molecules are found to adsorb onto the zinc surface, forming a passivation layer and replacing some of the H2O molecules in the Zn2+ solvation sheath to form the [Zn(H2O)6-xTAx]2+ complex; this process effectively prevents side reactions. Moreover, the lower desolvation energy barrier of the [Zn(H2O)6-xTAx]2+ structure facilitates uniform Zn metal deposition and enables a stable plating/stripping lifespan of 2500 h with low voltage hysteresis (53 mV at 0.5 mA cm-2) as compared to the ZSO electrolyte (167 h and 104 mV). Additionally, the incorporation of the MnO2 cathode in the TA + ZSO electrolyte shows improved cycling capacity retention, from 64% (ZSO) to 85% (TA + ZSO), after 250 cycles at 1 A g-1, demonstrating the effectiveness of the TA additive in enhancing the performance of ZIBs.
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- Jin Cao
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials, Central South University Changsha, Hunan 410083, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Yang R, Fan Y, Zhang Y, Mei L, Zhu R, Qin J, Hu J, Chen Z, Hau Ng Y, Voiry D, Li S, Lu Q, Wang Q, Yu JC, Zeng Z. 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Photocatalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202218016. [PMID: 36593736 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202218016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 52.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), a rising star in the post-graphene era, are fundamentally and technologically intriguing for photocatalysis. Their extraordinary electronic, optical, and chemical properties endow them as promising materials for effectively harvesting light and catalyzing the redox reaction in photocatalysis. Here, we present a tutorial-style review of the field of 2D TMDs for photocatalysis to educate researchers (especially the new-comers), which begins with a brief introduction of the fundamentals of 2D TMDs and photocatalysis along with the synthesis of this type of material, then look deeply into the merits of 2D TMDs as co-catalysts and active photocatalysts, followed by an overview of the challenges and corresponding strategies of 2D TMDs for photocatalysis, and finally look ahead this topic.
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- Ruijie Yang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China.,Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China.,Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Center of Excellence in Responsive Wearable Materials, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Low-Carbon and Climate Impact Research Centre, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Université Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, Montpellier, France
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive, NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.,Institute for Advanced Research, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science and Technology Research Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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Nanocapsule of MnS Nanopolyhedron Core@CoS Nanoparticle/Carbon Shell@Pure Carbon Shell as Anode Material for High-Performance Lithium Storage. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28020898. [PMID: 36677954 PMCID: PMC9866355 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
Abstract
MnS has been explored as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity, but low electronic conductivity and severe volume change induce low reversible capacity and poor cycling performance. In this work, the nanocapsule consisting of MnS nanopolyhedrons confined in independent, closed and conductive hollow polyhedral nanospheres is prepared by embedding MnCO3 nanopolyhedrons into ZIF-67, followed by coating of RF resin and gaseous sulfurization/carbonization. Benefiting from the unique nanocapsule structure, especially inner CoS/C shell and outer pure C shell, the MnS@CoS/C@C composite as anode material presents excellent cycling performance (674 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 after 300 cycles; 481 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1 after 300 cycles) and superior rate capability (1133.3 and 650.6 mAh g-1 at 0.1 and 4 A g-1), compared to the control materials (MnS and MnS@CoS/C) and other MnS composites. Kinetics measurements further reveal a high proportion of the capacitive effect and low reaction impedance of MnS@CoS/C@C. SEM and TEM observation on the cycled electrode confirms superior structural stability of MnS@CoS/C@C during long-term cycles. Excellent lithium storage performance and the convenient synthesis strategy demonstrates that the MnS@CoS/C@C nanocapsule is a promising high-performance anode material.
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