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Lim J, Lee JI, Wang Y, Gauriot N, Sebastian E, Chhowalla M, Schnedermann C, Rao A. Photoredox phase engineering of transition metal dichalcogenides. Nature 2024; 633:83-89. [PMID: 39198653 PMCID: PMC11374681 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07872-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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Crystallographic phase engineering plays an important part in the precise control of the physical and electronic properties of materials. In two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs), phase engineering using chemical lithiation with the organometallization agent n-butyllithium (n-BuLi), to convert the semiconducting 2H (trigonal) to the metallic 1T (octahedral) phase, has been widely explored for applications in areas such as transistors, catalysis and batteries1-15. Although this chemical phase engineering can be performed at ambient temperatures and pressures, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood, and the use of n-BuLi raises notable safety concerns. Here we optically visualize the archetypical phase transition from the 2H to the 1T phase in mono- and bilayer 2D TMDs and discover that this reaction can be accelerated by up to six orders of magnitude using low-power illumination at 455 nm. We identify that the above-gap illumination improves the rate-limiting charge-transfer kinetics through a photoredox process. We use this method to achieve rapid and high-quality phase engineering of TMDs and demonstrate that this methodology can be harnessed to inscribe arbitrary phase patterns with diffraction-limited edge resolution into few-layer TMDs. Finally, we replace pyrophoric n-BuLi with safer polycyclic aromatic organolithiation agents and show that their performance exceeds that of n-BuLi as a phase transition agent. Our work opens opportunities for exploring the in situ characterization of electrochemical processes and paves the way for sustainably scaling up materials and devices by photoredox phase engineering.
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- Juhwan Lim
- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
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Roy S, Joseph A, Zhang X, Bhattacharyya S, Puthirath AB, Biswas A, Tiwary CS, Vajtai R, Ajayan PM. Engineered Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Energy Conversion and Storage. Chem Rev 2024; 124:9376-9456. [PMID: 39042038 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Designing efficient and cost-effective materials is pivotal to solving the key scientific and technological challenges at the interface of energy, environment, and sustainability for achieving NetZero. Two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (2D TMDs) represent a unique class of materials that have catered to a myriad of energy conversion and storage (ECS) applications. Their uniqueness arises from their ultra-thin nature, high fractions of atoms residing on surfaces, rich chemical compositions featuring diverse metals and chalcogens, and remarkable tunability across multiple length scales. Specifically, the rich electronic/electrical, optical, and thermal properties of 2D TMDs have been widely exploited for electrochemical energy conversion (e.g., electrocatalytic water splitting), and storage (e.g., anodes in alkali ion batteries and supercapacitors), photocatalysis, photovoltaic devices, and thermoelectric applications. Furthermore, their properties and performances can be greatly boosted by judicious structural and chemical tuning through phase, size, composition, defect, dopant, topological, and heterostructure engineering. The challenge, however, is to design and control such engineering levers, optimally and specifically, to maximize performance outcomes for targeted applications. In this review we discuss, highlight, and provide insights on the significant advancements and ongoing research directions in the design and engineering approaches of 2D TMDs for improving their performance and potential in ECS applications.
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- Soumyabrata Roy
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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Shabir A, Khan F, Hor AA, Hashmi SA, Julien CM, Islam SS. Optimizing graphene content in scaffolds for evenly distributed crumpled MoS 2paper wads as anodes for high-performance Li-ion batteries. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:375402. [PMID: 38861936 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad5686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have revolutionized portable electronics, yet their conventional graphite anodes face capacity limitations. Integrating graphene and 3D molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) offers a promising solution. Ensuring a uniform distribution of 3D MoS2nanostructures within a graphene matrix is crucial for optimizing battery performance and preventing issues like agglomeration and capacity degradation. This study focuses on synthesizing a uniformly distributed paper wad structure by optimizing a composite of reduced graphene oxide RGO@MoS2through structural and morphological analyses. Three composites with varying graphene content were synthesized, revealing that the optimized sample containing 30 mg RGO demonstrates beneficial synergy between MoS2and RGO. The interconnected RGO network enhances reactivity and conductivity, addressing MoS2aggregation. Experimental results exhibit an initially superior capacity of 911 mAh g-1, retained at 851 mAh g-1even after 100 cycles at 0.1 A g-1current density, showcasing improved rate efficiency and long-term stability. This research underscores the pivotal role of graphene content in customizing RGO@MoS2composites for enhanced LIB performance.
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- Abgeena Shabir
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Physics & Astrophysics, Delhi University, Delhi 110007, India
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- Department of Physics & Astrophysics, Delhi University, Delhi 110007, India
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie (IMPMC), Sorbonne Université, CNRS-UMR 7590, 4 place Jussieu, F-75252 Paris, France
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi 110025, India
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Pan W, Zhang Y, Leong KW, Zhang Y, Mao J, Wang Y, Zhao X, Luo S, Leung DYC. Unlocking the Potential of 2D MoS 2 Cathodes for High-Performance Aqueous Al-Ion Batteries: Deciphering the Intercalation Mechanisms. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301206. [PMID: 38059756 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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In recent years, there have been significant advancements in Al-ion battery development, resulting in high voltage and capacity. Traditionally, only carbon-based materials with layered structures and strong bonding capabilities can deliver superior performance. However, most other materials exhibited low discharge voltages of 1.4 V, especially in aqueous Al-ion battery systems lacking anion intercalation. Thus, the development of high-voltage cathode materials has become crucial. This study introduces 2D MoS2 as a high-performance cathode for aqueous Al-ion batteries. The material's interlayer structure enables the intercalation of AlCl4 - anions, resulting in high-voltage intercalation. The resulting battery achieved a high voltage of 1.8 V with a capacity of 750 mAh g-1, contributing to a high energy density of 890 Wh kg-1 and an impressive retention rate of ≈100% after 200 cycles. This research not only sheds light on the high-voltage anion-intercalation mechanism of MoS2 but also paves the way for the further development of advanced cathode materials in the field of Al-ion batteries. By demonstrating the potential of using 2D MoS2 as a cathode material, this finding can lead to the development of more efficient and innovative energy storage technologies, ultimately contributing to a sustainable and green energy future.
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- Wending Pan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- College of Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, 071001, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Chemistry, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 510006, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Lu Z, Kang Y, Du Y, Ma X, Ma W, Zhang J. Functionalizing Janus-structured Ti 2B 2 unveils exceptional capacity and performance in lithium-ion battery anodes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:662-670. [PMID: 38310772 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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With the ever-growing demand for high-capacity energy storage technologies, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have drawn increasing attention. Ti2B2, a typical two-dimensional MBenes material, has been considered as a strong contender for anode materials of LIBs with significant performance. However, the limited Li storage capacity of MBenes has hindered its wide applications. To address this issue, we have functionalized Janus-structured MBenes, denoted as Ti2B2XaXb (Xa/Xb = N, O, S, Se). Employing first-principles simulations based on density functional theory, we have investigated the geometric characteristics and electrochemical properties of Ti2B2XaXb. Our results reveal that Ti2B2NO exhibits an exceptionally large theoretical specific capacity of 1091.17 mAh·g-1, improved by 2.4 times compared with the pristine Ti2B2 (456 mAh·g-1). Li atoms on the O side of Ti2B2NO possess a low diffusion barrier of 0.33 eV, which is conducive to the rapid charging and discharging of the battery. Moreover, the open-circuit voltage of Ti2B2NO within the safe voltage range of 0-1 V ensures the safety of battery operation. Overall, our study sheds light on understanding the underlying mechanism of surface functionalization on the Li storage properties of Janus-structured MBenes from atomic-scale, laying the groundwork for future design of high-performance anode materials.
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- Zhiqiang Lu
- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China.
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- Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter and Center for Free-Electron Laser Science, Luruper Chaussee 149, 22761, Germany.
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Tandon A, Sharma Y. In Situ Electrophoretic Decorated Cactus-Type Metallic-Phase MoS 2 on CaMn 2O 4 Nanofibers for Binder-Free Next-Generation LIBs. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:17728-17744. [PMID: 38553423 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Ternary manganese-based oxides, such as CaMn2O4 (CMO) nanofibers fabricated via the electrospinning technique, have the potential to offer higher reversible capacity through conversion reactions in comparison to that of carbon-based anodes. However, its poor electrical conductivity hinders its usage in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Hence, to mitigate this issue, controlled single-step in situ decoration of highly conducting metallic-phase MoS2@CMO nanofibers has been achieved for the first time via the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique and utilized as a binder-free nanocomposite anode for LIBs. Further, the composition of MoS2@CMO nanofibers has also been optimized to attain better electronic and ionic conductivity. The morphological investigation revealed that the flakes of MoS2 nanoflowers are successfully and uniformly decorated over the CMO nanofibers' surface, forming a cactus-type morphology. As a binder-free nanocomposite LIB anode, CMOMS-7 (7 wt % MoS2@CMO) demonstrates a specific capacity of 674 mA h g-1 after 60 cycles at 50 mA g-1 and maintains a capacity of 454 mA h g-1 even after 300 cycles at 1000 mA g-1. Further, the good rate performance (102 mA h g-1 at 5000 mA g-1) of CMOMS-7 can be ascribed to the enhanced electrical conductivity provided by the metallic-phase MoS2. Moreover, the feasibility of CMOMS-7 is thoroughly investigated by using a full Li-ion cell incorporating a binder-free cathode of LiNi0.3Mn0.3Co0.3O2 (NMC). This configuration showcases an impressive energy density of 154 Wh kg-1. Thus, the hierarchical and aligned structure of CMO nanofibers combined with highly conductive MoS2 nanoflowers facilitates charge transportation within the composite electrodes. This synergistic effect significantly enhances the energy density of the conversion-based nanocomposites, making them highly promising anodes for advanced LIBs.
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- Abhinav Tandon
- Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Physics and Centre for Sustainable Energy, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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Gu M, Rao AM, Zhou J, Lu B. Molecular modulation strategies for two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide-based high-performance electrodes for metal-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:2323-2350. [PMID: 38362439 PMCID: PMC10866370 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05768b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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In the past few decades, great efforts have been made to develop advanced transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials as metal-ion battery electrodes. However, due to existing conversion reactions, they still suffer from structural aggregation and restacking, unsatisfactory cycling reversibility, and limited ion storage dynamics during electrochemical cycling. To address these issues, extensive research has focused on molecular modulation strategies to optimize the physical and chemical properties of TMDs, including phase engineering, defect engineering, interlayer spacing expansion, heteroatom doping, alloy engineering, and bond modulation. A timely summary of these strategies can help deepen the understanding of their basic mechanisms and serve as a reference for future research. This review provides a comprehensive summary of recent advances in molecular modulation strategies for TMDs. A series of challenges and opportunities in the research field are also outlined. The basic mechanisms of different modulation strategies and their specific influences on the electrochemical performance of TMDs are highlighted.
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- Mingyuan Gu
- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University Changsha P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University Clemson SC 29634 USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University Changsha 410083 P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University Changsha P. R. China
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Sahoo S, Kumari P, Ray SJ. CrXY (X/Y = S, Se, Te) monolayers as efficient anode materials for Li and Na-ion batteries: a first-principles study. RSC Adv 2024; 14:5771-5781. [PMID: 38362081 PMCID: PMC10864950 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04781d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Over the last decade, two-dimensional (2D) materials have been of great interest in the energy storage field. Large-scale electrochemical energy storage is based on the intercalation of metal ions in layered materials having van der Waals gaps. In this work, by means of first-principles calculations, we explored the use of 2D Janus transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) CrSSe, CrSTe and CrSeTe as anode materials for lithium and sodium-ion batteries. To examine the electronic properties and electrochemical performance, density functional theory (DFT) calculation was used. Our research shows that lithium diffuses easily with short diffusion distances and prefers to bind effectively to the monolayer. These structures are metallic in their bare phases. The highest adsorption energy shown by CrSSe, CrSTe, and CrSeTe is -1.86 eV, -1.66 eV, -2.15 eV with a low diffusion barrier of 0.3 eV, 0.6 eV, and 0.1 eV for the Li atoms and 0.54 eV, 0.32 eV and 0.15 eV for the Na atoms, respectively. At different chemical stoichiometries, we discovered negligible average open-circuit voltages of 1.0 V, 0.52 V, 0.6 V for lithium and 0.1 V, 0.49 V, and 0.51 V for sodium atoms respectively. The storage capacities shown by CrSSe, CrSTe, and CrSeTe are 348 mA h g-1, 254 mA h g-1, 208 mA h g-1 for the Li atoms and 260 mA h g-1, 198 mA h g-1, 177 mA h g-1 for the Na atoms respectively.
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- Shubham Sahoo
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Patna Bihta Bihar 801103 India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Patna Bihta Bihar 801103 India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Patna Bihta Bihar 801103 India
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Yuan Q, Zhang J, Li B, Wu Y, Wu Z, Dou Y, Yin Q, Han J. An MgAl layered double hydroxide as a new transition metal-free anode for lithium-ion batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:13903-13906. [PMID: 37936495 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc04617f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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A carbonate intercalated magnesium aluminum layered double hydroxide is used as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries, displaying a maximum discharge specific capacity of 814 mA h g-1 at 200 mA g-1 in this work through utilizing the valence variation of Mg and the conversion between LiOH and LiH/Li2O.
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- Qingyan Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Laboratory of High Efficient Energy Storage Technology and Equipments, School of Materials and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China.
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Chen B, Sui S, He F, He C, Cheng HM, Qiao SZ, Hu W, Zhao N. Interfacial engineering of transition metal dichalcogenide/carbon heterostructures for electrochemical energy applications. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:7802-7847. [PMID: 37869994 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00445g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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To support the global goal of carbon neutrality, numerous efforts have been devoted to the advancement of electrochemical energy conversion (EEC) and electrochemical energy storage (EES) technologies. For these technologies, transition metal dichalcogenide/carbon (TMDC/C) heterostructures have emerged as promising candidates for both electrode materials and electrocatalysts over the past decade, due to their complementary advantages. It is worth noting that interfacial properties play a crucial role in establishing the overall electrochemical characteristics of TMDC/C heterostructures. However, despite the significant scientific contribution in this area, a systematic understanding of TMDC/C heterostructures' interfacial engineering is currently lacking. This literature review aims to focus on three types of interfacial engineering, namely interfacial orientation engineering, interfacial stacking engineering, and interfacial doping engineering, of TMDC/C heterostructures for their potential applications in EES and EEC devices. To accomplish this goal, a combination of experimental and theoretical approaches was used to allow the analysis and summary of the fundamental electrochemical properties and preparation strategies of TMDC/C heterostructures. Moreover, this review highlights the design and utilization of the interfacial engineering of TMDC/C heterostructures for specific EES and EEC devices. Finally, the challenges and opportunities of using interfacial engineering of TMDC/C heterostructures in practical EES and EEC devices are outlined. We expect that this review will effectively guide readers in their understanding, design, and application of interfacial engineering of TMDC/C heterostructures.
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- Biao Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China.
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China.
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering/Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, 5005, Australia.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China.
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou, 350207, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, People's Republic of China.
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, 135 Yaguan Road, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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Lee D, Jeong H, Lee H, Kim YH, Park JY. Phase-dependent Friction on Exfoliated Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Atomic Layers. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302713. [PMID: 37485739 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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The fundamental aspects of energy dissipation on 2-dimensional (2D) atomic layers are extensively studied. Among various atomic layers, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) exists in several phases based on their lattice structure, which give rise to the different phononic and electronic contributions in energy dissipation. 2H and 1T' (distorted 1T) phase MoS2 and MoTe2 atomic layers exfoliated on mica substrate are obtained and investigated their nanotribological properties with atomic force microscopy (AFM)/ friction force microscopy (FFM). Surprisingly, 1T' phase of both MoS2 and MoTe2 exhibits ≈10 times higher friction compared to 2H phase. With density functional theory analyses, the friction increase is attributed to enhanced electronic excitation, efficient phonon dissipation, and increased potential energy surface barrier at the tip-sample interface. This study suggests the intriguing possibility of tuning the friction of TMDs through phase transition, which can lead to potential application in tunable tribological devices.
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- Dooho Lee
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Nanoscience and Technology, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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Sojková M, Píš I, Hrdá J, Vojteková T, Pribusová Slušná L, Vegso K, Siffalovic P, Nadazdy P, Dobročka E, Krbal M, Fons PJ, Munnik F, Magnano E, Hulman M, Bondino F. Lithium-Induced Reorientation of Few-Layer MoS 2 Films. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2023; 35:6246-6257. [PMID: 37637012 PMCID: PMC10448679 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.3c00669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) few-layer films have gained considerable attention for their possible applications in electronics and optics and also as a promising material for energy conversion and storage. Intercalating alkali metals, such as lithium, offers the opportunity to engineer the electronic properties of MoS2. However, the influence of lithium on the growth of MoS2 layers has not been fully explored. Here, we have studied how lithium affects the structural and optical properties of the MoS2 few-layer films prepared using a new method based on one-zone sulfurization with Li2S as a source of lithium. This method enables incorporation of Li into octahedral and tetrahedral sites of the already prepared MoS2 films or during MoS2 formation. Our results discover an important effect of lithium promoting the epitaxial growth and horizontal alignment of the films. Moreover, we have observed a vertical-to-horizontal reorientation in vertically aligned MoS2 films upon lithiation. The measurements show long-term stability and preserved chemical composition of the horizontally aligned Li-doped MoS2.
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- Michaela Sojková
- Institute
of Electrical Engineering, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- IOM-CNR,
Istituto Officina dei Materiali, S.S. 14 km − 163.5, Basovizza, Trieste 34149, Italy
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- Institute
of Electrical Engineering, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute
of Electrical Engineering, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute
of Electrical Engineering, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute
of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 84511 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Centre
for Advanced Materials Application (CEMEA), Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 5807/9, 84511 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute
of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 84511 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Centre
for Advanced Materials Application (CEMEA), Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 5807/9, 84511 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute
of Electrical Engineering, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute
of Electrical Engineering, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Center
of Materials and Nanotechnologies (CEMNAT), Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, Legions Square 565, 530 02 Pardubice, Czech Republic
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- Department
of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Science and
Technology, Keio University, 223-8522 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-8522, Japan
- Device
Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology, 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba, 305-8568 Ibaraki, Japan
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum
Dresden-Rossendorf, e.V. Bautzner Landstrasse 400, D-01328 Dresden, Germany
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- IOM-CNR,
Istituto Officina dei Materiali, S.S. 14 km − 163.5, Basovizza, Trieste 34149, Italy
- Department
of Physics, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, PO Box 524, 2006 Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Institute
of Electrical Engineering, SAS, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- IOM-CNR,
Istituto Officina dei Materiali, S.S. 14 km − 163.5, Basovizza, Trieste 34149, Italy
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Bulusheva LG, Semushkina GI, Fedorenko AD. Heteroatom-Doped Molybdenum Disulfide Nanomaterials for Gas Sensors, Alkali Metal-Ion Batteries and Supercapacitors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2182. [PMID: 37570500 PMCID: PMC10420692 DOI: 10.3390/nano13152182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is the second two-dimensional material after graphene that received a lot of attention from the research community. Strong S-Mo-S bonds make the sandwich-like layer mechanically and chemically stable, while the abundance of precursors and several developed synthesis methods allow obtaining various MoS2 architectures, including those in combinations with a carbon component. Doping of MoS2 with heteroatom substituents can occur by replacing Mo and S with other cations and anions. This creates active sites on the basal plane, which is important for the adsorption of reactive species. Adsorption is a key step in the gas detection and electrochemical energy storage processes discussed in this review. The literature data were analyzed in the light of the influence of a substitutional heteroatom on the interaction of MoS2 with gas molecules and electrolyte ions. Theory predicts that the binding energy of molecules to a MoS2 surface increases in the presence of heteroatoms, and experiments showed that such surfaces are more sensitive to certain gases. The best electrochemical performance of MoS2-based nanomaterials is usually achieved by including foreign metals. Heteroatoms improve the electrical conductivity of MoS2, which is a semiconductor in a thermodynamically stable hexagonal form, increase the distance between layers, and cause lattice deformation and electronic density redistribution. An analysis of literature data showed that co-doping with various elements is most attractive for improving the performance of MoS2 in sensor and electrochemical applications. This is the first comprehensive review on the influence of foreign elements inserted into MoS2 lattice on the performance of a nanomaterial in chemiresistive gas sensors, lithium-, sodium-, and potassium-ion batteries, and supercapacitors. The collected data can serve as a guide to determine which elements and combinations of elements can be used to obtain a MoS2-based nanomaterial with the properties required for a particular application.
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- Lyubov G. Bulusheva
- Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry SB RAS, 3 Acad. Lavrentiev Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (G.I.S.); (A.D.F.)
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Shen J, Yang G, Duan G, Guo X, Li L, Cao B. NiFe-LDH/MXene nano-array hybrid architecture for exceptional capacitive lithium storage. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:18462-18472. [PMID: 36416750 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt03024a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have great advantages in the domain of energy storage because of their exchangeable anions and large specific surface area. Nevertheless, the shortcomings of their poor electrical conductivity, easy stacking of nanosheets, and large volume variation in the cycling processes lead to unsatisfactory cycling stability and rate performance, which severely limits their further application. Therefore, we generated homogeneous nanoarrays of NiFe-LDH on the surface of Ti3C2Tx-MXene by a refluxing process. The resulting NiFe-LDH/MXene-500 hybrid material was applied as an anode of a lithium-ion battery (LIB) and exhibited a discharge capacity of 894.8 mA h g-1 at 200 mA g-1 (over 300 cycles) and could maintain a reversible capacity of 547.1 mA h g-1 even at 1 A g-1. With the addition of MXene, the volume increases of the NiFe-LDH/MXene hybrid materials were also significantly alleviated. The thickness of the NiFe-LDH/MXene-500 electrode only increased by 31% after 50 cycles, which was far better than the prepared NiFe-LDH electrode. On the hand, the synergistic interaction of NiFe-LDH and MXene could stabilize the structure, reduce the activation barrier of ion/electron diffusion, and promote electron transfer in the electrode. MXene with high conductivity can be used as electrical and ionic conductance media to promote the transformation reaction of NiFe-LDH. According to the detailed kinetic analysis, the capacitance control behavior is the main electrochemical reaction of NiFe-LDH/MXene electrodes.
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- Jian Shen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China.
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Remarkable-cycle-performance β-bismuthene/graphene heterostructure anode for Li-ion battery. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Tang C, Wang C, Huang Y, Gong J. Effective high-throughput screening of two-dimensional layered materials for potential lithium-ion battery anodes. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:10956-10964. [PMID: 35762221 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt01769e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are considered the promising next-generation advanced energy storage devices. It is very important to quickly screen out ideal anode materials for LIBs with excellent performance. In this work, an effective procedure is designed for the high-throughput screening of the three kinds of LIB anode materials from 131 613 inorganic compounds in the Materials Project database. The high throughput screen procedure was not only reliable but was also easily realized. Three ideal anode materials were obtained by considering remarkable thermodynamic stability, Li capacity larger than 372 mA h g-1, band gap smaller than 1.0 eV, and two-dimensional constraint. Furthermore, open-circuit voltage, volume expansion ratio, and the diffusion energy barrier were calculated by the DFT-D corrected density functional method. We believe that our high throughput screen procedure can effectively and accurately search for other kinds of anode materials, which can strongly support the theoretical basis for experimental research.
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- Chunmei Tang
- College of Science, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210098, China. .,National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- College of Science, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210098, China.
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- College of Science, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210098, China.
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- College of Science, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210098, China.
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Liu Z, Wang K, Huang G, Yu S, Li X, Li N, Yu K. Unveiling the relationship between the multilayer structure of metallic MoS 2 and the cycling performance for lithium ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:8621-8627. [PMID: 35587576 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr00967f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) with a layered structure is a desirable substitute for the graphite anode in lithium ion storage. Compared with the semiconducting phase (2H-MoS2), the metallic polymorph (1T-MoS2) usually shows much better cycling stability. Nevertheless, the origin of this remarkable cycling stability is still ambiguous, hindering further development of MoS2-based anodes. Herein, we assembled multilayered 1T-MoS2 nanosheets directly on Ti foil to investigate the Li+ storage mechanism. Based on experimental observation and computational simulation, we found that the cycling stability correlates with the layer number of MoS2. Multilayered 1T-MoS2 can accommodate inserted Li+ in a ternary compound Li-Mo-S through a reversible reaction, which is favorable for retaining a substantial number of MoS2 nanodomains upon Li intercalation. These residual MoS2 nanodomains can serve as an anchor to adhere LixS species, thereby suppressing the "shuttle effect" of polysulfides and enhancing cycling stability. This work sheds light on the development of high-performance anodes based on metallic MoS2 for LIBs.
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- Zhipeng Liu
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China.
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Jiang J, Wang K, Guo H, Zuo G, Zhuo Z, Lu N. Anisotropic electrene T'-Ca 2P with electron gas magnetic coupling as anode material for Na/K ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:10567-10574. [PMID: 35445237 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp05365e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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There is an urgent need for high-performance rechargeable electrical storage devices as a supplement or a substitution for lithium ion batteries (LIBs) due to the shortage of lithium in nature. Herein we propose a stable 2D electrene T'-Ca2P as an anode material for Na/K ion batteries developed using first principles calculations. Our calculated results show that the T'-Ca2P monolayer is an antiferromagnetic semiconducting electrene with a spin-polarized electron gas. It exhibits suitable adsorption for both Na and K atoms, and its anisotropic migration energy barriers are 0.050/0.101 eV and 0.037/0.091 eV in the b/a direction, respectively. The theoretical capacities for Na and K are both 482 MA h g-1, whereas the average working voltage platforms are 0.171-0.226 V and 0.013-0.267 V, respectively. All the results reveal that the T'-Ca2P monolayer has promising prospects for application as an anode material for Na/K ion batteries.
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- Jiaxin Jiang
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Optoelectric Materials Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Optoelectric Materials Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Optoelectric Materials Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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- Institute of Plasma Physics, HIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Optoelectric Materials Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Optoelectric Materials Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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Samad A, Shafique A, Schwingenschlögl U, Ji Z, Luo G. Monolayer, Bilayer, and Bulk BSi as Potential Anode Materials of Li-Ion Batteries. Chemphyschem 2022; 23:e202200041. [PMID: 35286751 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202200041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Monolayer, bilayer, and bulk BSi are studied to explore their application potential as anode materials of Li-ion batteries. Structural stability and metallicity are obtained in each case. The Li storage capacities of monolayer and bilayer BSi are 1378 and 689 mAh/g, respectively, with average open circuit voltages of 1.30 and 0.47 V as well as Li diffusion barriers of 0.48 and 0.27 eV. Bulk BSi realizes a layered structure in the presence of a small amount of Li and its Li diffusion barrier of 0.48 eV is identical to that of graphite and lower than that of bulk Si (0.58 eV). The Li storage capacity of bulk BSi is found to be 689 mAh/g, i.e., much higher than that of graphite (372 mAh/g). The volume expansion turns out to be 33% and the chemical bonds remain intact at full lithiation, outperforming the 72% volume expansion of bulk Si at the same capacity and thus pointing to excellent cyclability.
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- Abdus Samad
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Materials Science and Engineering, SAUDI ARABIA
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Materials Science and Engineering, SAUDI ARABIA
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- Southern University of Science and Technology, Materials Science, CHINA
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- Southern University of Science and Technology, Material Science, CHINA
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Boron Oxide Enhancing Stability of MoS 2 Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15062034. [PMID: 35329486 PMCID: PMC8949652 DOI: 10.3390/ma15062034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is the most well-known transition metal chalcogenide for lithium storage applications because of its simple preparation process, superior optical, physical, and electrical properties, and high stability. However, recent research has shown that bare MoS2 nanosheet (NS) can be reformed to the bulk structure, and sulfur atoms can be dissolved in electrolytes or form polymeric structures, thereby preventing lithium insertion/desertion and reducing cycling performance. To enhance the electrochemical performance of the MoS2 NSs, B2O3 nanoparticles were decorated on the surface of MoS2 NSs via a sintering technique. The structure of B2O3 decorated MoS2 changed slightly with the formation of a lattice spacing of ~7.37 Å. The characterization of materials confirmed the formation of B2O3 crystals at 30% weight percentage of H3BO3 starting materials. In particular, the MoS2_B3 sample showed a stable capacity of ~500 mAh·g−1 after the first cycle. The cycling test delivered a high reversible specific capacity of ~82% of the second cycle after 100 cycles. Furthermore, the rate performance also showed a remarkable recovery capacity of ~98%. These results suggest that the use of B2O3 decorations could be a viable method for improving the stability of anode materials in lithium storage applications.
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Wei Z, Mao P, Liu C, Lan G, Ahmad M, Zheng R, Wang Z, Sun H, Liu Y. Covalent Pinning of Highly Dispersed Ultrathin Metallic-Phase Molybdenum Disulfide Nanosheets on the Inner Surface of Mesoporous Carbon Spheres for Durable and Rapid Sodium Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:58652-58664. [PMID: 34854298 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c18269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) transition-metal dichalcogenide materials show potential for use in alkali metal ion batteries owing to their remarkable physical and chemical properties. Nevertheless, the electrochemical energy storage performance is still impaired by the tendency of aggregation, volume, and morphological change during the conversion reaction and poor intrinsic conductivity. Until now, ultrathin molybdenum disulfide nanosheets with a metallic-phase structure on the inner surface of mesoporous hollow carbon spheres (M-MoS2@HCS) have rarely been investigated as an anode for sodium-ion batteries. In this work, a novel M-MoS2@HCS anode was designed and synthesized by employing a template-assisted solvothermal reaction. Structural and chemical analyses indicate that the M-MoS2 nanosheets with a larger interlayer spacing compared to their semiconductor counterpart grow on the inner surface of HCS via covalent interactions. When used as the anode materials for Na+ storage, the M-MoS2@HCS anode presents durable and rapid sodium storage properties. The developed electrode shows a reversible capacity of 291.2 mAh g-1 at a high current density of 5 A g-1. After 100 cycles at 0.1 A g-1, the reversible capacity is 401.3 mAh g-1 with a capacity retention rate of 79%. After 2500 cycles at 1.0 A g-1, the electrode still delivers a reversible capacity of 320.1 mAh g-1 with a capacity retention rate of 75%. The excellent sodium storage capability of the MoS2@HCS electrode is explained by the special structural design, which reveals great potential to accelerate the practical applications of transition-metal dichalcogenide electrodes for sodium storage.
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- Zhiqiang Wei
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110004, P. R. China
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- Nanomaterials Research Group, Physics Division, PINSTECH, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110004, P. R. China
- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110004, P. R. China
- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110004, P. R. China
- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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Paez-Ornelas JI, Ponce-Pérez R, Fernández-Escamilla HN, Hoat DM, Murillo-Bracamontes EA, Moreno-Armenta MG, Galván DH, Guerrero-Sánchez J. The effect of shape and size in the stability of triangular Janus MoSSe quantum dots. Sci Rep 2021; 11:21061. [PMID: 34702822 PMCID: PMC8548305 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00287-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Asymmetric Janus transition metal dichalcogenide MoSSe is a promising catalytic material due to the intrinsic in-plane dipole of its opposite faces. The atomic description of the structures observed by experimental techniques is relevant to tuning and optimizing its surface reaction processes. Furthermore, the experimentally observed triangular morphologies in MoSSe suggest that an analysis of the chemical environment of its edges is vital to understand its reactivity. Here we analyze the size-shape stability among different triangular structures-quantum- dots proposed from the ideal S(-1010) and Mo(10-10) terminations. Our stability analysis evidenced that the S–Se termination is more stable than Mo; moreover, as the size of the quantum dot increases, its stability increases as well. Besides, a trend is observed, with the appearance of elongated Mo-S/Se bonds at symmetric positions of the edges. Tersoff–Hamann scanning tunneling microscopy images for both faces of the stablest models are presented. Electrostatic potential isosurfaces denote that the basal plane on the S face of both configurations remains the region with more electron density concentration. These results point toward the differentiated activity over both faces. Finally, our study denotes the exact atomic arrangement on the edges of MoSSe quantum dots corresponding with the formation of S/Se dimers who decorates the edges and their role along with the faces as catalytic sites.
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- J I Paez-Ornelas
- Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada, Ensenada Baja California, 22800, Mexico. .,Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 14, Ensenada Baja California, 22800, Mexico.
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 14, Ensenada Baja California, 22800, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 14, Ensenada Baja California, 22800, Mexico
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- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Research, Duy Tan University, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam.,Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 14, Ensenada Baja California, 22800, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 14, Ensenada Baja California, 22800, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 14, Ensenada Baja California, 22800, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 14, Ensenada Baja California, 22800, Mexico.
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Synthesis of Graphene-MoS2 composite based anode from oxides and their electrochemical behavior. Chem Phys Lett 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2021.138969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zhang J, Lu X, Zhang J, Li H, Huang B, Chen B, Zhou J, Jing S. Metal-Ions Intercalation Mechanism in Layered Anode From First-Principles Calculation. Front Chem 2021; 9:677620. [PMID: 34041225 PMCID: PMC8141570 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.677620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Layered structure (MoS2) has the potential use as an anode in metal-ions (M-ions) batteries. Here, first-principles calculations are used to systematically investigate the diffusion mechanisms and structural changes of MoS2 as anode in lithium (Li)-, sodium (Na)-, magnesium (Mg)- and Zinc (Zn)-ions batteries. Li and Na ions are shown to be stored in the MoS2 anode material due to the strong adsorption energies (~-2.25 eV), in contrast to a relatively weak adsorption of Mg and Zn ions for the pristine MoS2. To rationalize the results, we evaluate the charge transfer from the M-ions to the MoS2 anode, and find a significant hybridization between the adsorbed atoms and S atoms in the MoS2 anode. Furthermore, the migration energy barriers of M ions are explored using first-principles with the climbing image nudged elastic band (CINEB) method, and the migration energy barrier is in the order of Zn > Mg > Li > Na ions. Our results combined with the electrochemical performance experiments show that Li- and Na-ions batteries have good cycle and rate performance due to low ions migration energy barrier and high storage capability. However, the MoS2 anode shows poor electrochemical performance in Zn- and Mg-ions batteries, especially Zn-ion batteries. Further analysis reveals that the MoS2 structure undergoes the phase transformation from 2H to 1T during the intercalation of Li and Na ions, leading to strong interaction between M ions and the anode, and thus higher electrochemical performance, which, however, is difficult to occur in Mg- and Zn-ions batteries. This work focuses on the theoretical aspects of M-ions intercalation, and our findings may stimulate the experimental work for the intercalation of multi-ions to maximize the capacity of anode in M-ions batteries.
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- Junbo Zhang
- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Electric Power Engineering, Nanjing Normal University Taizhou College, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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Wang M, Xu S, Cha JJ. Revisiting Intercalation‐Induced Phase Transitions in 2D Group VI Transition Metal Dichalcogenides. ADVANCED ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202100027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Mengjing Wang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Yale University 15 Prospect St New Haven CT 06511 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Yale University 15 Prospect St New Haven CT 06511 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Yale University 15 Prospect St New Haven CT 06511 USA
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Massaro A, Pecoraro A, Muñoz-García AB, Pavone M. First-Principles Study of Na Intercalation and Diffusion Mechanisms at 2D MoS 2/Graphene Interfaces. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2021; 125:2276-2286. [PMID: 33584936 PMCID: PMC7876776 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.0c10107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Na-ion batteries (NIBs) are emerging as promising energy storage devices for large-scale applications. Great research efforts are devoted to design new effective NIB electrode materials, especially for the anode side. A hybrid 2D heterojunction with graphene and MoS2 has been recently proposed for this purpose: while MoS2 has shown good reversible capacity as a NIB anode, graphene is expected to improve conductivity and resistance to mechanical stress upon cycling. The most relevant processes for the anode are the intercalation and diffusion of the large Na ion, whose complex mechanisms are determined by the structural and electronic features of the MoS2/graphene interface. Understanding these processes and mechanisms is crucial for developing new nanoscale anodes for NIBs with high performances. To this end, here we report a state-of-the-art DFT study to address (a) the structural and electronic properties of heterointerfaces between the MoS2 monolayers and graphene, (b) the most convenient insertion sites for Na, and (c) the possible diffusion paths along the interface and the corresponding energy barrier heights. We considered two MoS2 polymorphs: 1T and 3R. Our results show that 1T-MoS2 interacts more strongly with graphene than 3R-MoS2. In both cases, the best Na host site is found at the MoS2 side of the interface, and the band structure reveals a proper n-type character of the graphene moiety, which is responsible for electronic conduction. Minimum-energy paths for Na diffusion show very low barrier heights for the 3R-MoS2/graphene interface (<0.25 eV) and much higher values for its 1T counterpart (∼0.7 eV). Analysis of structural features along the diffusion transition states allows us to identify the strong coordination of Na with the exposed S atoms as the main feature hindering an effective diffusion in the 1T case. These results provide new hints on the physicochemical details of Na intercalation and diffusion mechanisms at complex 2D heterointerfaces and will help further development of advanced electrode materials for efficient NIBs.
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- Arianna Massaro
- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples
“Federico II”, via Cintia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples
“Federico II”, via Cintia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
- Department
of Physics “E. Pancini”, University
of Naples “Federico II”, via Cintia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department
of Physics “E. Pancini”, University
of Naples “Federico II”, via Cintia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples
“Federico II”, via Cintia 21, 80126 Naples, Italy
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First-principles calculations of stability of graphene-like BC3 monolayer and its high-performance potassium storage. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Panda MR, Gangwar R, Muthuraj D, Sau S, Pandey D, Banerjee A, Chakrabarti A, Sagdeo A, Weyland M, Majumder M, Bao Q, Mitra S. High Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Layered 2H-MoTe 2 as Anode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e2002669. [PMID: 32803832 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202002669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The major challenges faced by candidate electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) include their low electronic and ionic conductivities. 2D van der Waals materials with good electronic conductivity and weak interlayer interaction have been intensively studied in the electrochemical processes involving ion migrations. In particular, molybdenum ditelluride (MoTe2 ) has emerged as a new material for energy storage applications. Though 2H-MoTe2 with hexagonal semiconducting phase is expected to facilitate more efficient ion insertion/deinsertion than the monoclinic semi-metallic phase, its application as an anode in LIB has been elusive. Here, 2H-MoTe2 , prepared by a solid-state synthesis route, has been employed as an efficient anode with remarkable Li+ storage capacity. The as-prepared 2H-MoTe2 electrodes exhibit an initial specific capacity of 432 mAh g-1 and retain a high reversible specific capacity of 291 mAh g-1 after 260 cycles at 1.0 A g-1 . Further, a full-cell prototype is demonstrated by using 2H-MoTe2 anode with lithium cobalt oxide cathode, showing a high energy density of 454 Wh kg-1 (based on the MoTe2 mass) and capacity retention of 80% over 100 cycles. Synchrotron-based in situ X-ray absorption near-edge structures have revealed the unique lithium reaction pathway and storage mechanism, which is supported by density functional theory based calculations.
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- Manas Ranjan Panda
- IITB Monash Research Academy, Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India
- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanoscale Science and Engineering Laboratory (NSEL), Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Human Resources Development Section, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore, 452013, India
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India
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- Human Resources Development Section, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore, 452013, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, 400094, India
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- Human Resources Development Section, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore, 452013, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, 400094, India
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- Human Resources Development Section, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore, 452013, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, 400094, India
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- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, 400094, India
- Synchrotrons Utilization Section, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore, 452013, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanoscale Science and Engineering Laboratory (NSEL), Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India
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Chen Y, Li L, Guo L. Two‐Dimensional Metal‐Containing Nanomaterials for Battery Anode Applications. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Yuning Chen
- School of Chemistry Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical EngineeringBeihang University Beijing 100191 China
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- School of Chemistry Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical EngineeringBeihang University Beijing 100191 China
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- School of Chemistry Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical EngineeringBeihang University Beijing 100191 China
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Sun Y, Li Y, Li T, Biswas K, Patanè A, Zhang L. New Polymorphs of 2D Indium Selenide with Enhanced Electronic Properties. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2020; 30:2001920. [PMID: 32774197 PMCID: PMC7405953 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202001920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The 2D semiconductor indium selenide (InSe) has attracted significant interest due its unique electronic band structure, high electron mobility, and wide tunability of its band gap energy achieved by varying the layer thickness. All these features make 2D InSe a potential candidate for advanced electronic and optoelectronic applications. Here, the discovery of new polymorphs of InSe with enhanced electronic properties is reported. Using a global structure search that combines artificial swarm intelligence with first-principles energetic calculations, polymorphs that consist of a centrosymmetric monolayer belonging to the point group D 3d are identified, distinct from well-known polymorphs based on the D 3h monolayers that lack inversion symmetry. The new polymorphs are thermodynamically and kinetically stable, and exhibit a wider optical spectral response and larger electron mobilities compared to the known polymorphs. Opportunities to synthesize these newly discovered polymorphs and viable routes to identify them by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and second harmonic generation experiments are discussed.
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- Yuanhui Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated OptoelectronicsKey Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE and College of Materials Science and EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated OptoelectronicsKey Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE and College of Materials Science and EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated OptoelectronicsKey Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE and College of Materials Science and EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- Department of Chemistry and PhysicsArkansas State UniversityJonesboroAR72467USA
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- School of Physics and AstronomyThe University of NottinghamNottinghamNG7 2RDUK
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated OptoelectronicsKey Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE and College of Materials Science and EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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Lin Y, Guo X, Hu M, Liu B, Dong Y, Wang X, Li N, Wang HE. A MoS 2@SnS heterostructure for sodium-ion storage with enhanced kinetics. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:14689-14698. [PMID: 32618325 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr02604b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Layered metal sulphides are promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and capacitors owing to their distinctive crystal structures and large interlayer spacings, which are suitable for Na+ insertion/extraction. However, low electronic conductivity, sluggish ion transfer and large volume variation of metal sulphides during sodiation/desodiation processes have hindered their practical application. In this work, we report the construction of a walnut-like core-shell MoS2@SnS heterostructure composite as an anode for SIBs with high capacity, remarkable rate and superior cycling stability. Experimental observations and first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal that the enhanced electrochemical performances can be mainly ascribed to the boosted charge transfer and ion diffusion capabilities at the heterostructure interface driven by a self-building internal electric field. Our findings herein may pave the way for the development of novel heterostructure composite materials for beyond lithium-ion batteries and capacitors.
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- Yemao Lin
- International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangdong Province, China
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Volkov AI, Eliseeva SN, Tolstopjatova EG, Kondratiev VV. Enhanced electrochemical performance of MoS2 anode material with novel composite binder. J Solid State Electrochem 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-020-04701-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Liu N, Choi W, Kim H, Jung C, Kim J, Choo SH, Kwon Y, An BS, Hong S, So S, Yang CW, Hur J, Kim S. Rapid and mass-producible synthesis of high-crystallinity MoSe 2 nanosheets by ampoule-loaded chemical vapor deposition. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:6991-6999. [PMID: 32080697 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr10418f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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MoSe2 is an attractive transition-metal dichalcogenide with a two-dimensional layered structure and various attractive properties. Although MoSe2 is a promising negative electrode material for electrochemical applications, further investigation of MoSe2 has been limited, mainly by the lack of MoSe2 mass-production methods. Here, we report a rapid and ultra-high-yield synthesis method of obtaining MoSe2 nanosheets with high crystallinity and large grains by ampoule-loaded chemical vapor deposition. Application of high pressure to an ampoule-type quartz tube containing MoO3 and Se powders initiated rapid reactions that produced vertically oriented MoSe2 nanosheets with grain sizes of up to ∼100 μm and yields of ∼15 mg h-1. Spectroscopy and microscopy characterizations confirmed the high crystallinity of the obtained MoSe2 nanosheets. Transistors and lithium-ion battery cells fabricated with the synthesized MoSe2 nanosheets showed good performance, thereby further indicating their high quality. The proposed simple scalable synthesis method can pave the way for diverse electrical and electrochemical applications of MoSe2.
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- Na Liu
- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang Y, Zhang L, Lv T, Chu PK, Huo K. Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Chalcogenides for Alkali Metal Ions Storage. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:1114-1154. [PMID: 32150349 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201903245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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On the heels of exacerbating environmental concerns and ever-growing global energy demand, development of high-performance renewable energy-storage and -conversion devices has aroused great interest. The electrode materials, which are the critical components in electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices, largely determine the energy-storage properties, and the development of suitable active electrode materials is crucial to achieve efficient and environmentally friendly EES technologies albeit the challenges. Two-dimensional transition-metal chalcogenides (2D TMDs) are promising electrode materials in alkali metal ion batteries and supercapacitors because of ample interlayer space, large specific surface areas, fast ion-transfer kinetics, and large theoretical capacities achieved through intercalation and conversion reactions. However, they generally suffer from low electronic conductivities as well as substantial volume change and irreversible side reactions during the charge/discharge process, which result in poor cycling stability, poor rate performance, and low round-trip efficiency. In this Review, recent advances of 2D TMDs-based electrode materials for alkali metal-ion energy-storage devices with the focus on lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), high-energy lithium-sulfur (Li-S), and lithium-air (Li-O2 ) batteries are described. The challenges and future directions of 2D TMDs-based electrode materials for high-performance LIBs, SIBs, PIBs, Li-S, and Li-O2 batteries as well as emerging alkali metal-ion capacitors are also discussed.
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- Yingxi Zhang
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China
- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, P.R. China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China
- China-EU Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy and Institute of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, No. 947, Heping Avene, Wuhan, 430081, P.R. China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, P.R. China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China
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Zhang R, Qin Y, Liu P, Jia C, Tang Y, Wang H. How does Molybdenum Disulfide Store Charge: A Minireview. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:1354-1365. [PMID: 32017468 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201903320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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MoS2 has attracted tremendous attention as a promising electrode material for rechargeable alkali metal ion (Li+ , Na+ , K+ ) batteries due to its high capacity and low cost. However, the practical application of MoS2 for energy storage has not been achieved yet, which is restricted by its intrinsic charge-storage behavior. Debates still exist in this field although great efforts have been made to reveal alkali metal ion (Li+ , Na+ , K+ ) storage mechanism of MoS2 . This Minireview aims to provide an analysis and summary of the related phase conversion, structure collapse, and loss of active material in a MoS2 electrode during the intercalation/extraction process of alkali metal ions. Hence, the fundamental understanding about the charge storage in MoS2 is of importance for the rational design of MoS2 electrodes with excellent electrochemical performance.
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- Rui Zhang
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, 410114, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P.R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Sources College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P.R. China
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Wu J, Ciucci F, Kim J. Molybdenum Disulfide Based Nanomaterials for Rechargeable Batteries. Chemistry 2020; 26:6296-6319. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201905524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Junxiong Wu
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong P. R. China
- Department of Chemical and Biological EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay Hong Kong P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong P. R. China
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Zheng Y, Zheng X, Liu B, Fu C, Zhou L, Liu Y, Wu W, Xiong C, Liu Z, Yang Q. Few-layer MoS2 nanosheets anchored by CNT network for superior lithium storage. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.135392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Wang H, Chen Q, Li H, Duan Q, Jiang D, Hou J. Two-dimensional Janus MoSSe as a potential anode material for Na/K-ion batteries: A theoretical study. Chem Phys Lett 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2019.136777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Wu P, Li P, Huang M. Potential Application of Graphene/Antimonene Herterostructure as an Anode for Li-Ion Batteries: A First-Principles Study. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9101430. [PMID: 31658597 PMCID: PMC6835397 DOI: 10.3390/nano9101430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To suppress the volume expansion and thus improve the performance of antimonene as a promising anode for lithium-ion batteries, we have systematically studied the stability, structural and electronic properties of the antimonene capped with graphene (G/Sb heterostructure) upon the intercalation and diffusion of Li atoms by first-principles calculations based on van der Waals (vdW) corrected density functional theory. G/Sb exhibits higher Young’s modulus (armchair: 145.20, zigzag: 144.36 N m−1) and improved electrical conductivity (bandgap of 0.03 eV) compared with those of antimonene. Li favors incorporating into the interlayer region of G/Sb rather than the outside surfaces of graphene and antimonene of G/Sb heterostructure, which is caused by the synergistic effect. The in-plane lattice constants of G/Sb heterostructure expand only around 4.5%, and the interlayer distance of G/Sb increases slightly (0.22 Å) at the case of fully lithiation, which indicates that the capping of graphene on antimonene can effectively suppress the volumetric expansion during the charging process. Additionally, the hybrid G/Sb heterostructure has little influence on the migration behaviors of Li on the outside of graphene and Sb surfaces compared with their free-standing monolayers. However, the migration energy barrier for Li diffusion in the interlayer region (about 0.59 eV) is significantly affected by the geometry structure, which can be reduced to 0.34 eV simply by increasing the interlayer distance. The higher theoretical specific capacity (369.03 mAh g−1 vs 208 mAh g−1 for antimonene monolayer) and suitable open circuit voltage (from 0.11 V to 0.89 V) of G/Sb heterostructure are beneficial for anode materials of lithium-ion batteries. The above results reveal that G/Sb heterostructure may be an ideal candidate of anode for high recycling–rate and portable lithium-ion batteries.
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- Ping Wu
- School of Physics and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- School of Electrical and Electronic Information, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China.
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Information, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Ferro and Piezoelectric Materials and Devices of Hubei Province, Faculty of Physics and Electronic Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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Liu Z, Ou X, Zhuang M, Li J, Hossain MD, Ding Y, Wong H, You J, Cai Y, Abidi IH, Tyagi A, Shao M, Yuan B, Luo Z. Confinement-Enhanced Rapid Interlayer Diffusion within Graphene-Supported Anisotropic ReSe 2 Electrodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:31147-31154. [PMID: 31368680 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b08157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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To enhance interlayer lithium diffusion, we engineer electrodes consisting of epitaxially grown ReSe2 nanosheets by chemical vapor deposition, supported on three-dimensional (3D) graphene foam, taking advantage of its weak van der Waals coupling and anisotropic crystal structure. We further demonstrate its excellent performance as the anode for lithium-ion battery and catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Density functional theory calculation reveals that ReSe2 exhibits a low energy barrier for lithium (Li) interlayer diffusion because of negligible interlayer coupling and anisotropic structure with low symmetry that creates additional adsorption sites and leads to a reduced diffusion barrier. Benefitting from these properties, the 3D ReSe2/graphene foam electrode displays excellent cycling and rate performance with 99.6% capacity retention after 350 cycles and a capacity of 327 mA h g-1 at the current density of 1000 mA g-1. Additionally, it has exhibited a high activity for HER, in which an exchange current density of 277.8 μA cm-2 is obtained and only an overpotential of 106 mV is required to achieve a current density of -10 mA cm-2. Our work provides a fundamental understanding of the interlayer diffusion of Li in transition-metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials and acts as a new tool for designing a TMD-based catalyst.
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- Zhenjing Liu
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , South China University of Technology , Guangzhou , Guangdong 510640 , China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology and Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction , The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Clear Water Bay, Kowloon 999077 , Hong Kong
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Deng Z, Wang X. Strain engineering on the electronic states of two-dimensional GaN/graphene heterostructure. RSC Adv 2019; 9:26024-26029. [PMID: 35531004 PMCID: PMC9070312 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra03175h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Combining two different layered structures to form a van der Waals (vdW) heterostructure has recently emerged as an intriguing way of designing electronic and optoelectronic devices. Effects of the strain on the electronic properties of GaN/graphene heterostructure are investigated by using first-principles calculation. In the GaN/graphene heterostructure, the strain can control not only the Schottky barrier, but also contact types at the interface. Moreover, when the uniaxial strain is above -1% or the biaxial strain is above 0%, the contact type transforms to ohmic contact. These results provide a detailed understanding of the interfacial properties of GaN/graphene and help to predict the performance of the GaN/graphene heterostructure on nanoelectronics and nanocomposites.
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- Zhongxun Deng
- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology Xi'an 710048 Shaanxi P. R. China
- Energy and Engineering College, Yulin University Yulin 719000 Shaanxi P. R. China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Electrical Materials and Infiltration Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology Xi'an 710048 Shaanxi P. R. China
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Understanding Phase Stability of Metallic 1T-MoS2 Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries. CONDENSED MATTER 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/condmat4020053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We discuss metallic 1T-MoS2 as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). In situ Raman is used to investigate the stability of metallic MoS2 during the charging and discharging processes. Parallel first-principles computations are used to gain insight into the experimental observations, including the measured conductivities and the high capacity of the anode.
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Wu J, Li B, Feng Y, Shao Y, Wu X, Sun Y. Silicon quantum dot-assisted synthesis of MoS2/rGO sandwich structures with excellent supercapacitive performance. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj01232j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A MoS2/rGO nanocomposite with a unique sandwich structure is synthesized by using silicon quantum dots (SiQDs), exhibiting excellent electrochemical performance for supercapacitors.
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- Jinzhu Wu
- Department of Materials Chemistry
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- 92 West Dazhi Street
- Nan Gang District
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- Department of Materials Chemistry
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- 92 West Dazhi Street
- Nan Gang District
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- Department of Materials Chemistry
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- 92 West Dazhi Street
- Nan Gang District
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- The Academy of Fundamental and Interdisciplinary Sciences
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- 92 West Dazhi Street
- Nan Gang District
- Harbin 150001
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- Department of Materials Chemistry
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- 92 West Dazhi Street
- Nan Gang District
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- Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences
- Heilongjiang River Fishery Research Institute
- Harbin 150001
- People's Republic of China
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- Riccarda Caputo
- Up to 2015 and where the present work was done: Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry; Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences; ETH Zurich; Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 8093 Zürich Switzerland
- Current address: ICQMS, International Centre for Quantum and Molecular Structures; Shanghai University; 99 Shangda Road 200444 Shanghai P. R. China
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- Informatics Institute; Istanbul Technical University; 34469 Istanbul Turkey
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry; Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences; ETH Zurich; Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1 8093 Zürich Switzerland
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Debela TT, Lim YR, Seo HW, Kwon IS, Kwak IH, Park J, Cho WI, Kang HS. Two-Dimensional WS 2@Nitrogen-Doped Graphite for High-Performance Lithium Ion Batteries: Experiments and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:37928-37936. [PMID: 30360106 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b10133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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As promising candidates for anode materials in lithium ion batteries (LIB), two-dimensional tungsten disulfide (WS2) and WS2@(N-doped) graphite composites were synthesized, and their electrochemical properties were comprehensibly studied in conjunction with calculations. The WS2 nanosheets, WS2@graphite, and WS2@N-doped graphite (N-graphite) exhibit outstanding cycling performance with capacities of 633, 780, and 963 mA h g-1, respectively. To understand their lithium storage mechanism, first-principles calculations involving a series of ab initio NVT- NPT molecular dynamics simulations were conducted. The calculated discharge curves for amorphous phase are well matched with the experimental ones, and the capacities reach 620, 743, and 915 mA h g-1 for WS2, WS2@graphite, and WS2@N-graphite, respectively. The large capacities of the two composites can be attributed to the tendency of W and Li atoms to interact with graphite, suppressing the formation of W metal clusters. In the case of WS2@N-graphite, vigorous amorphization of the N-graphite enhances the interaction of W and Li atoms with the fragmented N-graphite in such a way that unfavorable Li-W repulsion is avoided at very early stage of lithiation. As a result, the volume expansion in WS2@graphite and WS2@N-graphite is calculated to be remarkably small (only 6 and 44%, respectively, versus 150% for WS2). Therefore WS2@(N-)graphite composites are expected to be almost free of mechanical pulverization after repeated cycles, which makes them promising and excellent candidates for high-performance LIBs.
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- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Sejong 339-700 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Sejong 339-700 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Sejong 339-700 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Sejong 339-700 , Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry , Korea University , Sejong 339-700 , Republic of Korea
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- Center for Energy Convergence , Korea Institute of Science and Technology , Seoul 136-791 , Republic of Korea
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Gao L, Gu C, Ren H, Song X, Huang J. Synthesis of tin(IV) oxide@reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites with superior electrochemical behaviors for lithium-ions batteries. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.09.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Du YT, Kan X, Yang F, Gan LY, Schwingenschlögl U. MXene/Graphene Heterostructures as High-Performance Electrodes for Li-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:32867-32873. [PMID: 30160474 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b10729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Recently, MXene/graphene heterostructures have been successfully fabricated and found to exhibit outstanding performance as electrodes for Li-ion batteries. However, insights into the mechanism behind the encouraging experimental results are missing. We use first-principles calculations to systematically investigate the electrochemical properties of MXene/graphene heterostructures, choosing Ti2CX2 (X = F, O, and OH) as representative MXenes. Our calculations disclose that the presence of graphene not only avoids restacking effects of MXene layers but also enhances the electric conductivity, Li adsorption strength (while maintaining a high Li mobility), and mechanical stiffness. These favorable attributes collectively lead to the excellent performance of MXene/graphene electrodes observed experimentally. While the Ti2CO2/graphene heterostructure is proposed to be the most promising candidate within the studied materials, the developed comprehensive understanding is of significance also for the future rational design of MXene-based electrodes.
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- Yun-Ting Du
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials (Ministry of Education), Superconductivity and New Energy R&D Center , Southwest Jiaotong University , Chengdu , Sichuan 610031 , China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials (Ministry of Education), Superconductivity and New Energy R&D Center , Southwest Jiaotong University , Chengdu , Sichuan 610031 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials (Ministry of Education), Superconductivity and New Energy R&D Center , Southwest Jiaotong University , Chengdu , Sichuan 610031 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , South China University of Technology , Guangzhou 510640 , China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE) , King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) , Thuwal 23955-6900 , Saudi Arabia
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Li P, Li Z, Yang J. Rational Design of Two-dimensional Anode Materials: B 2S as a Strained Graphene. J Phys Chem Lett 2018; 9:4852-4856. [PMID: 30095265 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.8b02035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Alkali metal atom adsorption energy is an important descriptor for anode material design. In this study, an energy decomposition model is developed to provide valuable insights in understanding how the adsorption behavior can be tuned. As an example, Li adsorption on graphene enhanced by a tensile strain is analyzed based on this model. Such an analysis then motivates us to find a system with similar electronic structure but larger lattice parameter compared to graphene as an anode material. Our first-principles calculations indicate that B2S, as an isoelectronic system of graphene, is a good candidate. Its capacity is as high as 1498 mA h g-1 for both Li and Na ion batteries. Li and Na diffusion barriers on B2S are 0.45 and 0.23 eV, respectively. This study opens a new avenue for adsorption-behavior-guided two-dimensional material design.
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- Pai Li
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Centre for Excellence and Synergetic Innovation Center of Quantum Information & Quantum Physics , University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei , Anhui 230026 , China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Centre for Excellence and Synergetic Innovation Center of Quantum Information & Quantum Physics , University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei , Anhui 230026 , China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Centre for Excellence and Synergetic Innovation Center of Quantum Information & Quantum Physics , University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei , Anhui 230026 , China
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Bulusheva L, Koroteev V, Stolyarova S, Chuvilin A, Plyusnin P, Shubin Y, Vilkov O, Chen X, Song H, Okotrub A. Effect of in-plane size of MoS2 nanoparticles grown over multilayer graphene on the electrochemical performance of anodes in Li-ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.06.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Chen X, Huang Y, Han X, Zhang K. Synthesis of cobalt nanofibers @ nickel sulfide nanosheets hierarchical core-shell composites for anode materials of lithium ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.07.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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