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Zhu D, Li L, Ji Y, Wang P. Aqueous colloid flow batteries with nano Prussian blue. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 678:88-97. [PMID: 39182389 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.110] [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: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Flow battery is a safe and scalable energy storage technology in effectively utilizing clean power and mitigating carbon emissions from fossil fuel consumption. In the present work, we demonstrate an aqueous colloid flow battery (ACFB) with well-dispersed colloids based on nano-sized Prussian blue (PB) cubes, aiming at expanding the chosen area of various nano redox materials and lowering the cost of chemicals. Taking advantage of the two redox pairs of PB, the developed all-PB cell employing a low-cost dialysis membrane with the synthesized PB on both sides displays an open-circuit voltage (OCV) of 0.74 V. Moreover, when paired with an organic tetra pyridine macrocycle the cell with PB as positive electrolyte exhibits an OCV of 1.33 V and a capacity fade rate of 0.039 %/cycle (0.8 %/day). Redox-active colloids exhibit enduring physicochemical stability, with no evident structural or morphological changes after extensive cycling, highlighting their potential for cost-effective and reliable ACFB energy storage.
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- Dongdong Zhu
- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Precise Synthesis of Functional Molecules of Zhejiang Province, Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China; Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precise Synthesis of Functional Molecules of Zhejiang Province, Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China; Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1 Sub-lane Xiangshan, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precise Synthesis of Functional Molecules of Zhejiang Province, Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310030, China; Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, China; Division of Solar Energy Conversion and Catalysis at Westlake University, Zhejiang Baima Lake Laboratory Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China.
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Ehrlich L, Pospiech D, Uhlmann P, Tzschöckell F, Hager MD, Voit B. Influencing ionic conductivity and mechanical properties of ionic liquid polymer electrolytes by designing the chemical monomer structure. Des Monomers Polym 2023; 26:198-213. [PMID: 37840643 PMCID: PMC10569356 DOI: 10.1080/15685551.2023.2267235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Polymeric single chloride-ion conductor networks based on acrylic imidazolium chloride ionic liquid monomers AACXImCYCl as reported previously are prepared. The chemical structure of the polymers is varied with respect to the acrylic substituents (alkyl spacer and alkyl substituent in the imidazolium ring). The networks are examined in detail with respect to the influence of the chemical structure on the resulting properties including thermal behavior, rheological behavior, swelling behavior, and ionic conductivity. The ionic conductivities increase (by two orders of magnitude from 10-6 to 10-4 S·cm-1 with increasing temperature), while the complex viscosities of the polymer networks decrease simultaneously. After swelling in water for 1 week the ionic conductivity reaches values of 10-2 S·cm-1. A clear influence of the spacer and the crosslinker content on the glass transition temperature was shown for the first time in these investigations. With increasing crosslinker content, the Tg values and the viscosities of the networks increase. With increasing spacer length, the Tg values decrease, but the viscosities increase with increasing temperature. The results reveal that the materials represent promising electrolytes for batteries, as proven by successful charging/discharging of a p(TEMPO-MA)/zinc battery over 350 cycles.
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- Lisa Ehrlich
- Department Polymer Structures, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V, Dresden, Germany
- Technische Universität Dresden, Organic Chemistry of Polymers, Dresden, Germany
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- Department Polymer Structures, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V, Dresden, Germany
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- Department Polymer Structures, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V, Dresden, Germany
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- Institut für Organische Chemie und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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- Institut für Organische Chemie und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany
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- Department Polymer Structures, Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e.V, Dresden, Germany
- Technische Universität Dresden, Organic Chemistry of Polymers, Dresden, Germany
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Cannon CG, Klusener PAA, Brandon NP, Kucernak ARJ. Aqueous Redox Flow Batteries: Small Organic Molecules for the Positive Electrolyte Species. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202300303. [PMID: 37205628 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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There are a number of critical requirements for electrolytes in aqueous redox flow batteries. This paper reviews organic molecules that have been used as the redox-active electrolyte for the positive cell reaction in aqueous redox flow batteries. These organic compounds are centred around different organic redox-active moieties such as the aminoxyl radical (TEMPO and N-hydroxyphthalimide), carbonyl (quinones and biphenols), amine (e. g., indigo carmine), ether and thioether (e. g., thianthrene) groups. We consider the key metrics that can be used to assess their performance: redox potential, operating pH, solubility, redox kinetics, diffusivity, stability, and cost. We develop a new figure of merit - the theoretical intrinsic power density - which combines the first four of the aforementioned metrics to allow ranking of different redox couples on just one side of the battery. The organic electrolytes show theoretical intrinsic power densities which are 2-100 times larger than that of the VO2+ /VO2 + couple, with TEMPO-derivatives showing the highest performance. Finally, we survey organic positive electrolytes in the literature on the basis of their redox-active moieties and the aforementioned figure of merit.
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- Christopher G Cannon
- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London MSRH, White City, London, W12 0BZ, United Kingdom
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- Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam, Grasweg 31, 1031 HW Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London MSRH, White City, London, W12 0BZ, United Kingdom
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Soeteman-Hernández LG, Blanco CF, Koese M, Sips AJAM, Noorlander CW, Peijnenburg WJGM. Life cycle thinking and safe-and-sustainable-by-design approaches for the battery innovation landscape. iScience 2023; 26:106060. [PMID: 36915691 PMCID: PMC10005908 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.106060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Developments in battery technology are essential for the energy transition and need to follow the framework for safe-and-sustainable-by-design (SSbD) materials, chemicals, products, and processes as set by the EU. SSbD is a broad approach that ensures that chemicals/advanced materials/products/services are produced and used in a way to avoid harm to humans and the environment. Technical and policy-related literature was surveyed for battery technologies and recommendations were provided for a broad SSbD approach that remains firmly grounded in Life Cycle Thinking principles. The approach integrates functional performance and sustainability (safety, social, environmental, and economic) aspects throughout the life cycle of materials, products, and processes, and evaluates how their interactions reflect on SSbD parameters. 22 different types of batteries were analyzed in a life cycle thinking approach for criticality, toxicity/safety, environmental and social impact, circularity, functionality, and cost to ensure battery innovation has a green and sustainable purpose to avoid unintended consequences.
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- Lya G Soeteman-Hernández
- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Center for Safety of Substances and Products, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, P. O. Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, P. O. Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Center for Safety of Substances and Products, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Center for Safety of Substances and Products, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Center for Safety of Substances and Products, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.,Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, P. O. Box 9518, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands
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Hatakeyama-Sato K, Igarashi Y, Oyaizu K. Charge-transport kinetics of dissolved redox-active polymers for rational design of flow batteries. RSC Adv 2022; 13:547-557. [PMID: 36605670 PMCID: PMC9773181 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07208d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Charge-transport kinetics of redox-active polymers is essential in designing electrochemical devices. We formulate the homogeneous and heterogeneous charge-transfer processes of the redox-active polymers dissolved in electrolytes. The critical electrochemical parameters, the apparent diffusion coefficient of charge transport (D app) and standard electrochemical reaction constant (k 0), are estimated by considering the physical diffusion D phys of polymer chains (D app, k 0 ∝ D phys). The models are validated with previously reported compounds and newly synthesized hydrophilic macromolecules. Solution-type cells are examined to analyze their primary responses from the electrochemical viewpoints.
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- Kan Hatakeyama-Sato
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Waseda University3-4-1 Okubo, ShinjukuTokyo 169-8555Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Waseda University3-4-1 Okubo, ShinjukuTokyo 169-8555Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Waseda University3-4-1 Okubo, ShinjukuTokyo 169-8555Japan
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The emerging aqueous zinc-organic battery. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fan H, Hu B, Li H, Ravivarma M, Feng Y, Song J. Conjugate-Driven Electron Density Delocalization of Piperidine Nitroxyl Radical for Stable Aqueous Zinc Hybrid Flow Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202115908. [PMID: 35156276 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202115908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Stable and soluble redox-active nitroxyl radicals are highly desired for high-capacity and long-life aqueous zinc hybrid flow batteries (AZHFBs). Here we report a "π-π" conjugated imidazolium and "p-π" conjugated acetylamino co-functionalized 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl (MIAcNH-TEMPO) as stable catholyte for AZHFBs. The incorporation of double-conjugate substituents could delocalize the electron density of the N-O head and thus remarkably stabilize the radical and oxoammonium forms of TEMPO, avoiding the side reaction of ring-opening. Consequently, the applied MIAcNH-TEMPO/Zn AZHFB demonstrates the hardly time-dependent stability with a constant capacity retention of 99.95 % per day over 16.7 days at a high concentration catholyte of 1.5 M and high current density of 50 mA cm-2 . This proposed molecular engineering strategy based on electron density regulation of redox-active structures displays an attractive efficacy and thus represents a remarkable advance in high-performance AZHFBs.
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- Hao Fan
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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Key Features of TEMPO-Containing Polymers for Energy Storage and Catalytic Systems. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15072699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The need for environmentally benign portable energy storage drives research on organic batteries and catalytic systems. These systems are a promising replacement for commonly used energy storage devices that rely on limited resources such as lithium and rare earth metals. The redox-active TEMPO (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl-4-yl) fragment is a popular component of organic systems, as its benefits include remarkable electrochemical performance and decent physical properties. TEMPO is also known to be an efficient catalyst for alcohol oxidation, oxygen reduction, and various complex organic reactions. It can be attached to various aliphatic and conductive polymers to form high-loading catalysis systems. The performance and efficiency of TEMPO-containing materials strongly depend on the molecular structure, and thus rational design of such compounds is vital for successful implementation. We discuss synthetic approaches for producing electroactive polymers based on conductive and non-conductive backbones with organic radical substituents, fundamental aspects of electrochemistry of such materials, and their application in energy storage devices, such as batteries, redox-flow cells, and electrocatalytic systems. We compare the performance of the materials with different architectures, providing an overview of diverse charge interactions for hybrid materials, and presenting promising research opportunities for the future of this area.
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Hamilton ST, Feric TG, Bhattacharyya S, Cantillo NM, Greenbaum SG, Zawodzinski TA, Park AHA. Nanoscale Hybrid Electrolytes with Viscosity Controlled Using Ionic Stimulus for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage. JACS AU 2022; 2:590-600. [PMID: 35373208 PMCID: PMC8970003 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.1c00410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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As renewable energy is rapidly integrated into the grid, the challenge has become storing intermittent renewable electricity. Technologies including flow batteries and CO2 conversion to dense energy carriers are promising storage options for renewable electricity. To achieve this technological advancement, the development of next generation electrolyte materials that can increase the energy density of flow batteries and combine CO2 capture and conversion is desired. Liquid-like nanoparticle organic hybrid materials (NOHMs) composed of an inorganic core with a tethered polymeric canopy (e.g., polyetheramine (HPE)) have a capability to bind chemical species of interest including CO2 and redox-active species. In this study, the unique response of NOHM-I-HPE-based electrolytes to salt addition was investigated, including the effects on solution viscosity and structural configurations of the polymeric canopy, impacting transport behaviors. The addition of 0.1 M NaCl drastically lowered the viscosity of NOHM-based electrolytes by up to 90%, reduced the hydrodynamic diameter of NOHM-I-HPE, and increased its self-diffusion coefficient, while the ionic strength did not alter the behaviors of untethered HPE. This study is the first to fundamentally discern the changes in polymer configurations of NOHMs induced by salt addition and provides a comprehensive understanding of the effect of ionic stimulus on their bulk transport properties and local dynamics. These insights could be ultimately employed to tailor transport properties for a range of electrochemical applications.
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- Sara T. Hamilton
- Department
of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
- Lenfest
Center for Sustainable Energy, The Earth Institute, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
- Lenfest
Center for Sustainable Energy, The Earth Institute, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
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- Hunter
College Physics Department, City University
of New York, New York, New York 10065, United
States
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- Department
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
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- Hunter
College Physics Department, City University
of New York, New York, New York 10065, United
States
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- Department
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
- Oak Ridge
National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, United States
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- Department
of Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
- Lenfest
Center for Sustainable Energy, The Earth Institute, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, United States
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Fan H, Hu B, Li H, Ravivarma M, Feng Y, Song J. Conjugate‐Driven Electron Density Delocalization of Piperidine Nitroxyl Radical for Stable Aqueous Zinc Hybrid Flow Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202115908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Hao Fan
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter School of Materials Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University No. 28 Xianning West Road Xi'an 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter School of Materials Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University No. 28 Xianning West Road Xi'an 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter School of Materials Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University No. 28 Xianning West Road Xi'an 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter School of Materials Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University No. 28 Xianning West Road Xi'an 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter School of Materials Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University No. 28 Xianning West Road Xi'an 710049 China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter School of Materials Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University No. 28 Xianning West Road Xi'an 710049 China
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Rohland P, Schröter E, Nolte O, Newkome GR, Hager MD, Schubert US. Redox-active polymers: The magic key towards energy storage – a polymer design guideline progress in polymer science. Prog Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2021.101474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Tan Y, Hsu SN, Tahir H, Dou L, Savoie BM, Boudouris BW. Electronic and Spintronic Open-Shell Macromolecules, Quo Vadis? J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:626-647. [PMID: 34982552 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c09815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Open-shell macromolecules (i.e., polymers containing radical sites either along their backbones or at the pendant sites of repeat units) have attracted significant attention owing to their intriguing chemical and physical (e.g., redox, optoelectronic, and magnetic) properties, and they have been proposed and/or implemented in a wide range of potential applications (e.g., energy storage devices, electronic systems, and spintronic modules). These successes span multiple disciplines that range from advanced macromolecular chemistry through nanoscale structural characterization and on to next-generation solid-state physics and the associated devices. In turn, this has allowed different scientific communities to expand the palette of radical-containing polymers relatively quickly. However, critical gaps remain on many fronts, especially regarding the elucidation of key structure-property-function relationships that govern the underlying electrochemical, optoelectronic, and spin phenomena in these materials systems. Here, we highlight vital developments in the history of open-shell macromolecules to explain the current state of the art in the field. Moreover, we provide a critical review of the successes and bring forward open opportunities that, if solved, could propel this class of materials in a meaningful manner. Finally, we provide an outlook to address where it seems most likely that open-shell macromolecules will go in the coming years. Our considered view is that the future of radical-containing polymers is extremely bright and the addition of talented researchers with diverse skills to the field will allow these materials and their end-use devices to have a positive impact on the global science and technology enterprise in a relatively rapid manner.
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- Ying Tan
- Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Avenue, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Avenue, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Avenue, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Avenue, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States.,Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, 1205 West State Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Avenue, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 480 Stadium Avenue, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States.,Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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R.F. Lima A, Pereira RC, Azevedo J, Mendes A, Sérgio Seixas de Melo J. On the path to aqueous organic redox flow batteries: Alizarin red S alkaline negolyte. Performance evaluation and photochemical studies. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.116364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Xie Y, Zhang K, Yamauchi Y, Oyaizu K, Jia Z. Nitroxide radical polymers for emerging plastic energy storage and organic electronics: fundamentals, materials, and applications. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2021; 8:803-829. [PMID: 34821316 DOI: 10.1039/d0mh01391a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Increasing demand for portable and flexible electronic devices requires seamless integration of the energy storage system with other electronic components. This ever-growing area has urged on the rapid development of new electroactive materials that not only possess excellent electrochemical properties but hold capabilities to be fabricated to desired shapes. Ideally, these new materials should have minimal impact on the environment at the end of their life. Nitroxide radical polymers (NRPs) with their remarkable electrochemical and physical properties stand out from diverse organic redox systems and have attracted tremendous attention for their identified applications in plastic energy storage and organic devices. In this review, we present a comprehensive summary of NRPs with respect to the fundamental electrochemical properties, design principles and fabrication methods for different types of energy storage systems and organic electronic devices. While highlighting some exciting progress on charge transfer theory and emerging applications, we end up with a discussion on the challenges and opportunities regarding the future directions of this field.
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- Yuan Xie
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
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Kozhunova EY, Gvozdik NA, Motyakin MV, Vyshivannaya OV, Stevenson KJ, Itkis DM, Chertovich AV. Redox-Active Aqueous Microgels for Energy Storage Applications. J Phys Chem Lett 2020; 11:1-5. [PMID: 33295771 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c03164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The search for new environmental-friendly materials for energy storage is ongoing. In the presented paper, we propose polymer microgels as a new class of redox-active colloids (RACs). The microgel stable colloids are perspective low-viscosity fluids for advanced flow batteries with high volumetric energy density. In this research, we describe the procedure for the anchoring of 4-amino-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (4-amino-TEMPO) redox-active sites to the polymeric chains of water-soluble microgels based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-poly(acrylic acid) interpenetrating networks. Using cyclic voltammetry and EPR spectroscopy, we show that ca. 14% of 4-amino-TEMPO groups retain electroactive properties and demonstrate the reversible redox response. It allows achieving a stable capacity of 2.5 mAh/g, enabling the low-viscous catholyte with a capacity of more than 100 mAh/L.
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- Elena Yu Kozhunova
- Department of Physics, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205 Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119334, Russia
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- A.N. Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds of Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205 Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Chemistry, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Physics, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russian Federation
- N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Liu X, Zhang H, Duan Y, Yuan Z, Li X. Effect of Electrolyte Additives on the Water Transfer Behavior for Alkaline Zinc-Iron Flow Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:51573-51580. [PMID: 33156620 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c16743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Alkaline zinc-iron flow batteries (AZIFBs) are a very promising candidate for electrochemical energy storage. The electrolyte plays an important role in determining the energy density and reliability of a battery. The substantial water migration through a membrane during cycling is one of the critical issues that affect the reliability and performance of an AZIFB. In this work, it has been proven that the reason for water migration in AZIFBs is the synergetic effect of concentration gradient, different ionic strengths of negolyte and posolyte, and the electric field. To address the issue of water migration in AZIFBs, a series of additives are employed and the effects of additives on the water transfer behavior and electrochemical performance of AZIFBs are investigated in detail. The results indicate that all investigated additives can suppress water migration through a polybenzimidazole membrane because of the shrunken gap of osmotic pressure and ionic strength between negolyte and posolyte. Moreover, organic additives such as glucose can decrease battery performance because of the increased polarizability of the electrode, whereas inorganic additives such as Na2SO4 demonstrate no distinct effect on battery performance. Specifically, an AZIFB that employs Na2SO4 as an additive in the negative electrolyte can afford a Coulombic efficiency of ∼99% and a voltage efficiency of ∼88% for 120 cycles at 80 mA cm-2, together with a good effect for inhibiting water migration behavior. This paper presents an effective way to suppress water migration and increase the reliability of AZIFBs.
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- Xiaoqi Liu
- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, China
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Fan H, Zhang J, Ravivarma M, Li H, Hu B, Lei J, Feng Y, Xiong S, He C, Gong J, Gao T, Song J. Radical Charge Population and Energy: Critical Role in Redox Potential and Cycling Life of Piperidine Nitroxyl Radical Cathodes in Aqueous Zinc Hybrid Flow Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:43568-43575. [PMID: 32856898 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c09941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Redox-active 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO) derivatives have recently been investigated to expand the choice of catholyte for aqueous flow batteries (AFBs). However, the effects of substituent R in 4-position on redox potential and corresponding capacity fading mechanism are still unclear. Here, we conduct comparative studies of four R-TEMPO with R = -OH, -NH2, -COOH, and -NHCOCH3 in zinc hybrid AFBs. Experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that low-radical head charge population sum and radical energy, depending on R in 4-position, play a critical role in enhancing redox potential and cycling life of R-TEMPO. The electronic effect brought along by N-acetyl could redistribute the charge and lower systematic energy, making the ring-opening joint sturdy and therefore suppress the side reactions. Accordingly, the 4-NHCOCH3-TEMPO/Zn battery achieves a high capacity retention of >99.65%/day and an open-circuit voltage of 1.71 V. Our findings on the effects of substituent are greatly anticipated to boost the high-energy density, long-life, and eco-friendly TEMPO-based AFBs.
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- Hao Fan
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Bello L, Sing CE. Mechanisms of Diffusive Charge Transport in Redox-Active Polymer Solutions. Macromolecules 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c01672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Liliana Bello
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana−Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana−Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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Chai J, Wang X, Lashgari A, Williams CK, Jiang JJ. A pH-Neutral, Aqueous Redox Flow Battery with a 3600-Cycle Lifetime: Micellization-Enabled High Stability and Crossover Suppression. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:4069-4077. [PMID: 32658334 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202001286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Redox-flow batteries (RFBs) are a highly promising large-scale energy storage technology for mitigating the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. Here, the design and implementation of a micellization strategy in an anthraquinone-based, pH-neutral, nontoxic, and metal-free aqueous RFB is reported. The micellization strategy (1) improves stability by protecting the redox-active anthraquinone core with a hydrophilic poly(ethylene glycol) shell and (2) increases the overall size to mitigate the crossover issue through a physical blocking mechanism. Paired with a well-established potassium ferrocyanide catholyte, the micelle-based RFB displayed an excellent capacity retention of 90.7 % after 3600 charge/discharge cycles (28.3 days), corresponding to a capacity retention of 99.67 % per day and 99.998 % per cycle. The mechanistic studies of redox-active materials were also conducted and indicated the absence of side reactions commonly observed in other anthraquinone-based RFBs. The outstanding performance of the RFB demonstrates the effectiveness of the micellization strategy for enhancing the performance of organic material-based aqueous RFBs.
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- Jingchao Chai
- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210172, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221-0172, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210172, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221-0172, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210172, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221-0172, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210172, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221-0172, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210172, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221-0172, USA
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Chundawat NS, Pande N, Sargazi G, Gholipourmalekabadi M, Chauhan NPS. Structure-properties relationship for energy storage redox polymers: a review. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2019-0395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Redox-active polymers among the energy storage materials (ESMs) are very attractive due to their exceptional advantages such as high stability and processability as well as their simple manufacturing. Their applications are found to useful in electric vehicle, ultraright computers, intelligent electric gadgets, mobile sensor systems, and portable intelligent clothing. They are found to be more efficient and advantageous in terms of superior processing capacity, quick loading unloading, stronger security, lengthy life cycle, versatility, adjustment to various scales, excellent fabrication process capabilities, light weight, flexible, most significantly cost efficiency, and non-toxicity in order to satisfy the requirement for the usage of these potential applications. The redox-active polymers are produced through organic synthesis, which allows the design and free modification of chemical constructions, which allow for the structure of organic compounds. The redox-active polymers can be finely tuned for the desired ESMs applications with their chemical structures and electrochemical properties. The redox-active polymers synthesis also offers the benefits of high-scale, relatively low reaction, and a low demand for energy. In this review we discussed the relationship between structural properties of different polymers for solar energy and their energy storage applications.
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- Narendra Singh Chundawat
- Department of Chemistry , Faculty of Science , Bhupal Nobles' University , Udaipur , Rajasthan , India
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- School of Mechatronics Engineering , Symbiosis Skills & Professional University , Kiwale , Pune , Maharashtra , India
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- Environment and Nanochemistry Department , Research Institute of Environmental Science , International Center for Science , High Technology & Environmental Science , Kerman , Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Centre , Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine , Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Cui J, Guo Z, Yi J, Liu X, Wu K, Liang P, Li Q, Liu Y, Wang Y, Xia Y, Zhang J. Organic Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Zinc Batteries: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Perspectives. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:2160-2185. [PMID: 32043825 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201903265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Energy and environmental issues have given rise to the development of advanced energy-storage devices worldwide. Electrochemical energy technologies, such as rechargeable batteries, are considered to be the most reliable and efficient candidates. Compared with other batteries, zinc-based batteries seem promising due to their advantages, including inherent safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmentally friendliness. As potential alternatives to conventional inorganic cathodes, organic cathodes for Zn-organic batteries have become a hot topic for research, owing to their favorable characteristics, such as easy structure design, controllable synthesis, and environmental benignancy. Herein, a systematic overview on the fundamentals of organic cathode materials for zinc batteries, including material design, electrochemical mechanisms, technical advances, and challenging analysis, is provided. Furthermore, perspectives and corresponding research directions are offered to facilitate the future development of organic cathode materials for zinc batteries toward practical applications.
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- Jin Cui
- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, 200433, Shanghai, PR China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & School of Materials Science and Engineering & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, 200433, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Fudan University, 200433, Shanghai, PR China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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Kwabi DG, Ji Y, Aziz MJ. Electrolyte Lifetime in Aqueous Organic Redox Flow Batteries: A Critical Review. Chem Rev 2020; 120:6467-6489. [PMID: 32053366 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Aqueous organic redox flow batteries (RFBs) could enable widespread integration of renewable energy, but only if costs are sufficiently low. Because the levelized cost of storage for an RFB is a function of electrolyte lifetime, understanding and improving the chemical stability of active reactants in RFBs is a critical research challenge. We review known or hypothesized molecular decomposition mechanisms for all five classes of aqueous redox-active organics and organometallics for which cycling lifetime results have been reported: quinones, viologens, aza-aromatics, iron coordination complexes, and nitroxide radicals. We collect, analyze, and compare capacity fade rates from all aqueous organic electrolytes that have been utilized in the capacity-limiting side of flow or hybrid flow/nonflow cells, noting also their redox potentials and demonstrated concentrations of transferrable electrons. We categorize capacity fade rates as being "high" (>1%/day), "moderate" (0.1-1%/day), "low" (0.02-0.1%/day), and "extremely low" (≤0.02%/day) and discuss the degree to which the fade rates have been linked to decomposition mechanisms. Capacity fade is observed to be time-denominated rather than cycle-denominated, with a temporal rate that can depend on molecular concentrations and electrolyte state of charge through, e.g., bimolecular decomposition mechanisms. We then review measurement methods for capacity fade rate and find that simple galvanostatic charge-discharge cycling is inadequate for assessing capacity fade when fade rates are low or extremely low and recommend refining methods to include potential holds for accurately assessing molecular lifetimes under such circumstances. We consider separately symmetric cell cycling results, the interpretation of which is simplified by the absence of a different counter-electrolyte. We point out the chemistries with low or extremely low established fade rates that also exhibit open circuit potentials of 1.0 V or higher and transferrable electron concentrations of 1.0 M or higher, which are promising performance characteristics for RFB commercialization. We point out important directions for future research.
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- David G Kwabi
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States
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- Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States
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Yuan Z, Yin Y, Xie C, Zhang H, Yao Y, Li X. Advanced Materials for Zinc-Based Flow Battery: Development and Challenge. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1902025. [PMID: 31475411 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201902025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zinc-based flow batteries (ZFBs) are well suitable for stationary energy storage applications because of their high energy density and low-cost advantages. Nevertheless, their wide application is still confronted with challenges, which are mainly from advanced materials. Therefore, research on advanced materials for ZFBs in terms of electrodes, membranes, and electrolytes as well as their chemistries are of the utmost importance. Herein, the focus is on the scientific understandings of the fundamental design of these advanced materials and their chemistries in relation to the battery performance. The principles of using different materials in different ZFB technologies, the functions and structure of the materials, and further material improvements are discussed in detail. Finally, the challenges and prospects of ZFBs are summarized as well. This review provides valuable instruction on how to design and develop new materials as well as new chemistries for ZFBs.
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- Zhizhang Yuan
- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering Program, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM), Dalian, 116023, P. R. China
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Boujioui F, Zhuge F, Gohy J. Redox Polymer–Based Nano‐Objects via Polymerization‐Induced Self‐Assembly. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201900296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Fadoi Boujioui
- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN) Université catholique de Louvain Place L. Pasteur 1 1348 Louvain‐la‐Neuve Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN) Université catholique de Louvain Place L. Pasteur 1 1348 Louvain‐la‐Neuve Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN) Université catholique de Louvain Place L. Pasteur 1 1348 Louvain‐la‐Neuve Belgium
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Liu T, Liu G. Block copolymers for supercapacitors, dielectric capacitors and batteries. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2019; 31:233001. [PMID: 30925144 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ab0d77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Block copolymer-based energy storage emerges as an active interdisciplinary research field. This topical review presents a survey of the recent advances in block copolymers for energy storage. In the first section, we introduce the background of electrochemical energy storage and block copolymer thermodynamics. In the second section, we discuss the current understandings of block copolymer chemistry, processing, pore size, and ionic conductivity. In the third section, we summarize the design principles and state-of-the-art applications of block copolymers in three energy storage devices, namely, supercapacitors, dielectric capacitors, and batteries. Lastly, we present our perspectives on future possible breakthroughs and associated challenges that are essential to propel the development of advanced block copolymers for energy storage. We expect the review to encourage innovative studies on integrating block copolymers into energy storage applications.
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- Tianyu Liu
- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States of America
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Lu W, Xie C, Zhang H, Li X. Inhibition of Zinc Dendrite Growth in Zinc-Based Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2018; 11:3996-4006. [PMID: 30242975 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201801657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Zinc deposition and dissolution is a significant process in zinc-based batteries. During this process, the formation of zinc dendrites is pervasive, which leads to the loss of efficiency and capacity of batteries. The continually growing dendrites will finally pierce the separator and cause the batteries to short circuit. Thus, employing effective methods to inhibit the formation and growth of zinc dendrites is vital for the practical application of zinc-based batteries. This Minireview first clarifies the formation and growth principles of zinc dendrites. Then, the research and development of methods to solve the problem of zinc dendrites are reviewed, including ways to suppress the further formation and growth of dendrites as far as possible, to minimize the adverse effects of dendrites, along with ways to produce dendrite-free deposition processes. The mechanisms, advantages, drawbacks, and perspectives of these methods are illustrated. Thus, this overview of these methods will aid understanding of the formation process of zinc dendrites and provide an extensive, comprehensive, and professional reference to resolve the problem of zinc dendrites completely.
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- Wenjing Lu
- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Zhongshan Road 457, Dalian, 116023, China
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Wilcox DA, Agarkar V, Mukherjee S, Boudouris BW. Stable Radical Materials for Energy Applications. Annu Rev Chem Biomol Eng 2018; 9:83-103. [PMID: 29579403 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-chembioeng-060817-083945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Although less studied than their closed-shell counterparts, materials containing stable open-shell chemistries have played a key role in many energy storage and energy conversion devices. In particular, the oxidation-reduction (redox) properties of these stable radicals have made them a substantial contributor to the progress of organic batteries. Moreover, the use of radical-based materials in photovoltaic devices and thermoelectric systems has allowed for these emerging molecules to have impacts in the energy conversion realm. Additionally, the unique doublet states of radical-based materials provide access to otherwise inaccessible spin states in optoelectronic devices, offering many new opportunities for efficient usage of energy in light-emitting devices. Here, we review the current state of the art regarding the molecular design, synthesis, and application of stable radicals in these energy-related applications. Finally, we point to fundamental and applied arenas of future promise for these designer open-shell molecules, which have only just begun to be evaluated in full.
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- Daniel A. Wilcox
- Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA;,
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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- Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA;,
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- Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA;,
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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Fischer TS, Spann S, An Q, Luy B, Tsotsalas M, Blinco JP, Mutlu H, Barner-Kowollik C. Self-reporting and refoldable profluorescent single-chain nanoparticles. Chem Sci 2018; 9:4696-4702. [PMID: 29899964 PMCID: PMC5969495 DOI: 10.1039/c8sc01009a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We pioneer the formation of self-reporting and refoldable profluorescent single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) via the light-induced reaction (λmax = 320 nm) of nitroxide radicals with a photo-active crosslinker.
We pioneer the formation of self-reporting and refoldable profluorescent single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) via the light-induced reaction (λmax = 320 nm) of nitroxide radicals with a photo-active crosslinker. Whereas the tethered nitroxide moiety in these polymers fully quenches the luminescence (i.e. fluorescence) of the aromatic backbone, nitroxide trapping of a transient C-radical leads to the corresponding closed shell alkoxyamine thereby restoring luminescence of the folded SCNP. Hence, the polymer in the folded state is capable of emitting light, while in the non-folded state the luminescence is silenced. Under oxidative conditions the initially folded SCNPs unfold, resulting in luminescence switch-off and the reestablishment of the initial precursor polymer. Critically, we show that the luminescence can be repeatedly silenced and reactivated. Importantly, the self-reporting character of the SCNPs was followed by size-exclusion chromatography (SEC), dynamic light scattering (DLS), fluorescence, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and diffusion ordered NMR spectroscopy (DOSY).
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- Tobias S Fischer
- Macromolecular Architectures , Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Engesserstraße 18 , 76128 Karlsruhe , Germany . .,Soft Matter Synthesis Laboratory , Institut für Biologische Grenzflächen (IBG) , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 , 76344 Karlsruhe , Germany .
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- Institut für Organische Chemie , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Fritz-Haber-Weg 6 , 76131 Karlsruhe , Germany.,Institut für Biologische Grenzflächen 4 - Magnetische Resonanz , Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) , Postfach 3640 , 76021 Karlsruhe , Germany
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- Institut für Funktionelle Grenzflächen , Karlsruhe Institue of Technology (KIT) , Herrmann-von Helmholtz-Platz 1 , 76344 , Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen , Germany
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- Institut für Organische Chemie , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Fritz-Haber-Weg 6 , 76131 Karlsruhe , Germany.,Institut für Biologische Grenzflächen 4 - Magnetische Resonanz , Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) , Postfach 3640 , 76021 Karlsruhe , Germany
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- Institut für Organische Chemie , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Fritz-Haber-Weg 6 , 76131 Karlsruhe , Germany.,Institut für Funktionelle Grenzflächen , Karlsruhe Institue of Technology (KIT) , Herrmann-von Helmholtz-Platz 1 , 76344 , Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen , Germany
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- Macromolecular Architectures , Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Engesserstraße 18 , 76128 Karlsruhe , Germany . .,School of Chemistry , Physics and Mechanical Engineering , Queensland University of Technology (QUT) , 2 George Street , QLD 4000 , Brisbane , Australia . ;
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- Macromolecular Architectures , Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Engesserstraße 18 , 76128 Karlsruhe , Germany . .,Soft Matter Synthesis Laboratory , Institut für Biologische Grenzflächen (IBG) , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 , 76344 Karlsruhe , Germany .
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- Macromolecular Architectures , Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Engesserstraße 18 , 76128 Karlsruhe , Germany . .,Soft Matter Synthesis Laboratory , Institut für Biologische Grenzflächen (IBG) , Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 , 76344 Karlsruhe , Germany . .,School of Chemistry , Physics and Mechanical Engineering , Queensland University of Technology (QUT) , 2 George Street , QLD 4000 , Brisbane , Australia . ;
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Ding Y, Zhang C, Zhang L, Zhou Y, Yu G. Molecular engineering of organic electroactive materials for redox flow batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:69-103. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cs00569e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 344] [Impact Index Per Article: 57.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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With high scalability and independent control over energy and power, redox flow batteries (RFBs) stand out as an important large-scale energy storage system.
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- Yu Ding
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Department of Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Austin
- USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Department of Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Austin
- USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Department of Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Austin
- USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Department of Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Austin
- USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Department of Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Austin
- USA
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Hansen KA, Blinco JP. Nitroxide radical polymers – a versatile material class for high-tech applications. Polym Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c7py02001e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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A comprehensive summary of synthetic strategies for the preparation of nitroxide radical polymer materials and a state-of-the-art perspective on their latest and most exciting applications.
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- Kai-Anders Hansen
- School of Chemistry
- Physics and Mechanical Engineering
- Queensland University of Technology
- Brisbane
- Australia
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- School of Chemistry
- Physics and Mechanical Engineering
- Queensland University of Technology
- Brisbane
- Australia
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Winsberg J, Benndorf S, Wild A, Hager MD, Schubert US. Synthesis and Characterization of a Phthalimide-Containing Redox-Active Polymer for High-Voltage Polymer-Based Redox-Flow Batteries. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201700267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jan Winsberg
- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC); Friedrich Schiller Universtity Jena; Humboldstraße 10 07743 Jena Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena); Philosophenweg 7a 07743 Jena Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC); Friedrich Schiller Universtity Jena; Humboldstraße 10 07743 Jena Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena); Philosophenweg 7a 07743 Jena Germany
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- Evonik Creavis GmbH; Paul-Baumann-Straße 1 45772 Marl Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC); Friedrich Schiller Universtity Jena; Humboldstraße 10 07743 Jena Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena); Philosophenweg 7a 07743 Jena Germany
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- Laboratory of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC); Friedrich Schiller Universtity Jena; Humboldstraße 10 07743 Jena Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena); Philosophenweg 7a 07743 Jena Germany
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Chang Z, Henkensmeier D, Chen R. One-Step Cationic Grafting of 4-Hydroxy-TEMPO and its Application in a Hybrid Redox Flow Battery with a Crosslinked PBI Membrane. CHEMSUSCHEM 2017; 10:3193-3197. [PMID: 28714295 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201701060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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By using a one-step epoxide ring-opening reaction between 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl (4-hydroxy-TEMPO) and glycidyltrimethylammonium cation (GTMA+ ), we synthesized a cation-grafted TEMPO (g+ -TEMPO) and studied its electrochemical performance against a Zn2+ /Zn anode in a hybrid redox flow battery. To conduct Cl- counter anions, a crosslinked methylated polybenzimidazole (PBI) membrane was prepared and placed between the catholyte and anolyte. Compared to 4-hydroxy-TEMPO, the positively charged g+ - TEMPO exhibits enhanced reaction kinetics. Moreover, flow battery tests with g+ -TEMPO show improved Coulombic, voltage, and energy efficiencies and cycling stability over 140 cycles. Crossover of active species through the membrane was not detected.
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- Zhenjun Chang
- Transfercenter Sustainable Electrochemistry, Saarland University, 66125, Saarbrücken, Germany
- KIST Europe, Campus E7 1, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), 212003, Zhenjiang, P. R. China
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- Fuel Cell Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, KIST), 02792, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- ET-GT, University of Science and Technology, UST), 02792, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Transfercenter Sustainable Electrochemistry, Saarland University, 66125, Saarbrücken, Germany
- KIST Europe, Campus E7 1, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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Fischer TS, Steinkoenig J, Woehlk H, Blinco JP, Fairfull-Smith K, Barner-Kowollik C. High resolution mass spectrometric access to nitroxide containing polymers. Polym Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7py01316g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [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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We introduce a mass spectrometric access route to nitroxide containing polymers via high resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HR ESI MS), a polymer class that is – due to the presence of unpaired spins – highly challenging to analyze via NMR techniques.
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- Tobias S. Fischer
- Macromolecular Architectures
- Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- 76128 Karlsruhe
- Germany
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- Macromolecular Architectures
- Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- 76128 Karlsruhe
- Germany
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- Macromolecular Architectures
- Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- 76128 Karlsruhe
- Germany
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- Macromolecular Architectures
- Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- 76128 Karlsruhe
- Germany
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- School of Chemistry
- Physics and Mechanical Engineering
- Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
- Brisbane
- Australia
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- Macromolecular Architectures
- Institut für Technische Chemie und Polymerchemie
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- 76128 Karlsruhe
- Germany
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Winsberg J, Hagemann T, Janoschka T, Hager MD, Schubert US. Redox-Flow Batteries: From Metals to Organic Redox-Active Materials. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016; 56:686-711. [PMID: 28070964 PMCID: PMC5248651 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201604925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 324] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Revised: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Research on redox-flow batteries (RFBs) is currently experiencing a significant upturn, stimulated by the growing need to store increasing quantities of sustainably generated electrical energy. RFBs are promising candidates for the creation of smart grids, particularly when combined with photovoltaics and wind farms. To achieve the goal of "green", safe, and cost-efficient energy storage, research has shifted from metal-based materials to organic active materials in recent years. This Review presents an overview of various flow-battery systems. Relevant studies concerning their history are discussed as well as their development over the last few years from the classical inorganic, to organic/inorganic, to RFBs with organic redox-active cathode and anode materials. Available technologies are analyzed in terms of their technical, economic, and environmental aspects; the advantages and limitations of these systems are also discussed. Further technological challenges and prospective research possibilities are highlighted.
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- Jan Winsberg
- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany.,Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7a, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany.,Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7a, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany.,Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7a, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany.,Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7a, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Humboldtstrasse 10, 07743, Jena, Germany.,Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7a, 07743, Jena, Germany
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Winsberg J, Hagemann T, Janoschka T, Hager MD, Schubert US. Redox‐Flow‐Batterien: von metallbasierten zu organischen Aktivmaterialien. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.201604925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jan Winsberg
- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Humboldtstraße 10 07743 Jena Deutschland
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Philosophenweg 7a 07743 Jena Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Humboldtstraße 10 07743 Jena Deutschland
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Philosophenweg 7a 07743 Jena Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Humboldtstraße 10 07743 Jena Deutschland
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Philosophenweg 7a 07743 Jena Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Humboldtstraße 10 07743 Jena Deutschland
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Philosophenweg 7a 07743 Jena Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Organische und Makromolekulare Chemie (IOMC) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Humboldtstraße 10 07743 Jena Deutschland
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena) Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Philosophenweg 7a 07743 Jena Deutschland
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