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Jiang Y, Li W, Li X, Liao Y, Liu X, Yu J, Xia S, Li W, Zhao B, Zhang J. Iodine-doped carbon nanotubes boosting the adsorption effect and conversion kinetics of lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 672:287-298. [PMID: 38843681 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.161] [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: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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Compared with lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), based on electrochemical reactions involving multi-step 16-electron transformations provide higher specific capacity (1672 mAh g-1) and specific energy (2600 Wh kg-1), exhibiting great potential in the field of energy storage. However, the inherent insulation of sulfur, slow electrochemical reaction kinetics and detrimental shuttle-effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) restrict the development of LSBs in practical applications. Herein, the iodine-doped carbon nanotubes (I-CNTs) is firstly reported as sulfur host material to the enhance the adsorption-conversion kinetics of LSBs. Iodine doping can significantly improve the polarity of I-CNTs. Iodine atoms with lone pair electrons (Lewis base) in iodine-doped CNTs can interact with lithium cations (Lewis acidic) in LiPSs, thereby anchoring polysulfides and suppressing subsequent shuttling behavior. Moreover, the charge transfer between iodine species (electron acceptor) and CNTs (electron donor) decreases the gap band and subsequently improves the conductivity of I-CNTs. The enhanced adsorption effect and conductivity are beneficial for accelerating reaction kinetics and enhancing electrocatalytic activity. The in-situ Raman spectroscopy, quasi in-situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and Li2S potentiostatic deposition current-time (i-t) curves were conducted to verify mechanism of complex sulfur reduction reaction (SRR). Owing to above advantages, the I-CNTs@S composite cathode exhibits an ultrahigh initial capacity of 1326 mAh g-1 as well as outstanding cyclicability and rate performance. Our research results provide inspirations for the design of multifunctional host material for sulfur/carbon composite cathodes in LSBs.
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- Yong Jiang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- College of Sciences/Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; College of Sciences/Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- College of Sciences/Institute for Sustainable Energy, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Du J, Zhou X, Cheng X, Jiang G. Theoretical evaluation of monolayer MA 2Z 4 (M = Ti, Zr, or Hf; A = Si or Ge; and Z = P or As) family as promising candidates for lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 678:150-158. [PMID: 39293359 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.09.106] [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: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/20/2024]
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Rechargeable lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have been considered as a potential energy storage system due to their high theoretical specific energy. However, their practical commercial application has been hindered by unresolved key issues. One promising approach to overcoming these challenges is the development of anchoring materials with exceptional performance. In this work, we conducted detailed evaluations of twelve types of MA2Z4 (M = Ti, Zr, or Hf; A = Si or Ge; and Z = P or As) monolayers as potential Li-S battery electrodes through first-principles calculations. Our results indicate that these monolayers can effectively immobilize Li2Sn species, preventing them from dissolving into the electrolyte and preserving intact Li2Sn conformations. The high electrical conductivity of these monolayers can be perfectly retained after S8/L2Sn clusters adsorption. Furthermore, the MA2P4 monolayers demonstrate superior catalytic performance for the sulfur reduction reaction (SRR) compared to the MA2As4 counterparts, whereas the MA2As4 monolayers exhibit lower decomposition energy barriers. Our current work indicates that these MA2Z4 monolayers hold significant promise as electrode materials for Li-S batteries.
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- Jiguang Du
- College of Physics, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- College of Physics, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Physics, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Institute of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Gao R, Tian LY, Wang T, Li HJ, Chen P, Yan TY, Gao XP. Surface-Phosphided Metal Oxide Microspheres as Catalytic Host of Sulfur to Enhance the Performance of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:21943-21952. [PMID: 38635833 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are one of the most promising high-energy density secondary batteries due to their high theoretical energy density of 2600 Wh kg-1. However, the sluggish kinetics and severe "shuttle effect" of polysulfides are the well-known barriers that hinder their practical applications. A carefully designed catalytic host of sulfur may be an effective strategy that not only accelerates the conversion of polysulfides but also limit their dissolution to mitigate the "shuttle effect." Herein, in situ surface-phosphided Ni0.96Co0.03Mn0.01O (p-NCMO) oxide microspheres are prepared via gas-phase phosphidation as a catalytic host of sulfur. The as-prepared unique heterostructured microspheres, with enriched surface-coated metal phosphide, exhibit superior synergistic effect of catalytic conversion and absorption of the otherwise soluble intermediate polysulfides. Correspondingly, the sulfur cathode exhibits excellent electrochemical performance, including a high initial discharge capacity (1162 mAh gs-1 at 0.1C), long cycling stability (491 mAh gs-1 after 1000 cycles at 1C), and excellent rate performance (565 mAh gs-1 at 5C). Importantly, the newly prepared sulfur cathode shows a high areal capacity of 4.0 mAh cm-2 and long cycle stability under harsh conditions (high sulfur loading of 5.3 mg cm-2 and lean electrolyte/sulfur ratio of 5.8 μL mg-1). This work proposes an effective strategy to develop the catalytic hosts of sulfur for achieving high-performance Li-S batteries via surface phosphidation.
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- Rui Gao
- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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Bharadwaj N, Pathak B. Localized charge-induced ORR/OER activity in doped fullerenes for Li-air battery applications. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5257-5266. [PMID: 38363168 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05309a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Non-aqueous Li-air batteries have garnered significant interest in recent years. The key challenge lies in the development of efficient catalysts to overcome the sluggish kinetics associated with the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) during discharge and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) during charging at the cathode. In this work, we conducted a comprehensive study on B/N-doped and BN co-doped fullerenes using first-principles analysis. Our results show significant changes in the geometries, electronic properties, and catalytic behaviors of doped and co-doped fullerenes. The coexistence of boron and nitrogen boosts the formation energy, enhancing stability compared to pristine and single-doped structures. C179B exhibits minimal overpotentials (0.98 V), implying superior catalyst performance for ORR and OER in LABs and significantly better performance than Pt (111) (3.48 V) and standard graphene (3.51 V). The electron-deficient nature of the B atom makes it provide its vacant 2pz orbital for conjugation with the p-electrons of nearby carbon atoms. Consequently, boron serves as a highly active site due to the localization of positive charge, which improves the adsorption of intermediates through oxygen atoms. Moreover, the higher activity of B-doped systems than N-doped systems in lithium-rich environments is opposite to the observed trend in the reported PEM fuel cells. This work introduces doped and co-doped fullerenes as LAB catalysts, offering insights into their tunable ORR/OER activity via doping with various heteroatoms and fullerene size modulation.
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- Nishchal Bharadwaj
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore 453552, India.
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Cardoza NA, Badr HO, Pereira R, Barsoum MW, Kalra V. One-Dimensional, Titania Lepidocrocite-Based Nanofilaments and Their Polysulfide Anchoring Capabilities in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37890126 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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The high theoretical energy density of metal-sulfur batteries compared to their lithium-ion counter parts renders sulfur-based electrode chemistries attractive. Additionally, sulfur is relatively abundant and environmentally benign. Yet, issues like the low conductivity of sulfur, polysulfide (PS) formation, and shuttling have hindered the development of sulfur chemistries. Here, we react titanium carbide powders with tetramethylammonium hydroxide ammonium salts at 50 °C for 5 days and convert them into one dimensional, titania-based lepidocrocite (1DL) nanofilaments (NFs) using our facile bottom-up approach. This simple and scalable approach led to better electrode functionalization, facile tunability, and a higher density of active sites. The 1DL NFs self-assembled into a variety of microstructures─from individual 1DL NFs with minimal cross sections ≈5 × 7 Å2 to 2D flakes to mesoscopic particles. A composite was made with a 1:1 weight ratio of sulfur and 1DL NFs, which were hand-ground, mixed with carbon black and binder in a weight ratio of 70:20:10, respectively. We obtained a specific capacity of 750 mA h g-1 at 0.5C for 300 cycles. The 1DL NFs that, in this case assembled into 2D layers, trapped the polysulfides, PSs, by forming thiosulfate species and Lewis acid-base interactions with the Ti, as confirmed by post-mortem X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. These interactions were also confirmed by PS adsorption via UV-vis spectroscopy and shuttle current measurements that showed lower PS shuttling in the 1DL NFs cells.
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- Neal A Cardoza
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA-19104, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Material Science Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA-19104, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA-19104, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Material Science Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA-19104, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA-19104, Pennsylvania
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Choi J, Zabihi O, Ahmadi M, Naebe M. Advancing structural batteries: cost-efficient high-performance carbon fiber-coated LiFePO 4 cathodes. RSC Adv 2023; 13:30633-30642. [PMID: 37859776 PMCID: PMC10582827 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05228a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Structural batteries (SBs) have gained attention due to their ability to provide energy storage and structural support in vehicles and airplanes, using carbon fibers (CFs) as their main component. However, the development of high-performance carbon fiber-based cathode materials for structural batteries is currently limited. To address this issue, this study proposes a cost-efficient and straightforward method for creating a high-performance structural lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) positive electrode by coating carbon fibers at mild temperatures and pressures. The resulting cathode demonstrated a high LiFePO4 loading (at least 74%) and a smooth coating, as confirmed by X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. This structural cathode exhibited a capacity of 144 mA h g-1 and 108 mA h g-1 at 0.1 C and 1.0 C, respectively. Additionally, the LiFePO4 cathode displayed excellent electrochemical properties, with a capacity retention of 96.4% at 0.33 C and 81.2% at 1.0 C after 300 cycles. Overall, this study presents a promising approach for fabricating high-performance structural batteries with enhanced energy storage and structural capabilities.
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- Jaehoon Choi
- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Australia
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Gao B, Shi Z, Shi Z, Li J, Hu L, Zhu G. Electrolytic Graphene Encapsulated CeO 2 for Lithium-Sulfur Battery Interlayer Separator. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:12144-12152. [PMID: 37584308 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Rare earth elements and graphene composites exhibit better catalytic properties in energy storage materials. The introduction of rare earth oxide and graphene composites as functional layers into the separator to seal the "shuttle effect" formed by polysulfides during the discharge process has proven to be effective. In this study, we prepared CeO2/graphene composites (labeled as CeG) by intercalation exfoliation and in situ electrodeposition methods simultaneously, in which CeO2 was encapsulated in large folds of graphene, which exhibited good defect levels (ID/IG < 1) and its intrinsically superior physical structure acted as a shielding layer to hinder the shuttle of polysulfides, improving the cycling stability and rate of cell performance. The separator cell with CeG achieves an initial discharge specific capacity of 1133.5 mAh/g at 0.5C, excellent rate performance (978.5 mAh/g at 2C), and long cycling (790 mAh/g after 400 cycles).
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- Bo Gao
- Key Laboratory for Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetallic Mineral (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110819, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetallic Mineral (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110819, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ecological Metallurgy of Multimetallic Mineral (Ministry of Education), Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 110819, China
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- Shenyang Ligong University, Material Science and Engineering, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110159, China
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- Shenyang Ligong University, School of Equipment Engineering, no. 6 Nanping Central Road, Hunnan New District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110159, China
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Ma C, Yao C, Tang Z, Wang Y, Ou Y, Liu L, Song H, Wang F, Cheng J. Lithium–sulfur battery cathode design:Sulfur-infiltrated PVDF nanofiber-based Fe3O4 network for polysulfide adsorption and volume expansion suppression. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Zhang Y, Guo C, Zhou J, Yao X, Li J, Zhuang H, Chen Y, Chen Y, Li SL, Lan YQ. Anisotropically Hybridized Porous Crystalline Li-S Battery Separators. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206616. [PMID: 36440668 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Anisotropically hybridized porous crystalline Li-S battery separators based on porous crystalline materials that can meet the multiple functionalities of both anodic and cathodic sides are much desired for Li-S battery yet still challenging in directional design. Here, an anisotropically hybridized separator (CPM) based on an ionic liquid-modified porphyrin-based covalent-organic framework (COF-366-OH-IL) and catalytically active metal-organic framework (Ni3 (HITP)2 ) that can integrate the lithium-polysulfides (LiPSs) adsorption/catalytic conversion and ion-conduction sites together to directionally meet the requirements of electrodes is reported. Remarkably, the-obtained separator exhibits an exceptional high Li+ transference-number (tLi+ = 0.8), ultralow polarization-voltage (<30 mV), high initial specific-capacity (921.38 mAh g-1 at 1 C), and stable cycling-performance, much superior to polypropylene and monolayer-modified separators. Moreover, theoretical calculations confirm the anisotropic effect of CPM on the anodic side (e.g., Li+ transfer, LiPSs adsorption, and anode-protection) and cathodic side (e.g., LiPSs adsorption/catalysis). This work might provide a new perspective for separator exploration.
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- Yuluan Zhang
- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Lab. of ETESPG(GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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Deng S, Guo T, Heier J, Zhang C(J. Unraveling Polysulfide's Adsorption and Electrocatalytic Conversion on Metal Oxides for Li-S Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2204930. [PMID: 36507567 PMCID: PMC9929279 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lithium sulfur (LiS) batteries possess high theoretical capacity and energy density, holding great promise for next generation electronics and electrical vehicles. However, the LiS batteries development is hindered by the shuttle effect and sluggish conversion kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). Designing highly polar materials such as metal oxides (MOs) with moderate adsorption and effective catalytic activity is essential to overcome the above issues. To design efficient MOs catalysts, it is critical and necessary to understand the adsorption mechanism and associated catalytic processes of LiPSs. However, most reviews still lack a comprehensive investigation of the basic mechanism and always ignore their in-depth relationship. In this review, a systematic analysis toward understanding the underlying adsorption and catalytic mechanism in LiS chemistry as well as discussion of the typical works concerning MOs electrocatalysts are provided. Moreover, to improve the sluggish "adsorption-diffusion-conversion" process caused by the low conductive nature of MOs, oxygen vacancies and heterostructure engineering are elucidated as the two most effective strategies. The challenges and prospects of MOs electrocatalysts are also provided in the last section. The authors hope this review will provide instructive guidance to design effective catalyst materials and explore practical possibilities for the commercialization of LiS batteries.
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- Shungui Deng
- College of Materials Science & EngineeringSichuan UniversityChengdu610065China
- Laboratory for Functional PolymersEmpaSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and TechnologyÜberlandstrasse 129DübendorfCH‐8600Switzerland
- Institute of Materials Science and EngineeringEcole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)Station 12LausanneCH‐1015Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Functional PolymersEmpaSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and TechnologyÜberlandstrasse 129DübendorfCH‐8600Switzerland
- Key Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials and StructuresMinistry of EducationSchool of Electronic Science and EngineeringXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anShaanxi710049China
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- Laboratory for Functional PolymersEmpaSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and TechnologyÜberlandstrasse 129DübendorfCH‐8600Switzerland
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- College of Materials Science & EngineeringSichuan UniversityChengdu610065China
- Laboratory for Functional PolymersEmpaSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and TechnologyÜberlandstrasse 129DübendorfCH‐8600Switzerland
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Cathode materials for lithium-sulfur battery: a review. J Solid State Electrochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-023-05387-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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AbstractLithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are considered to be one of the most promising candidates for becoming the post-lithium-ion battery technology, which would require a high level of energy density across a variety of applications. An increasing amount of research has been conducted on LSBs over the past decade to develop fundamental understanding, modelling, and application-based control. In this study, the advantages and disadvantages of LSB technology are discussed from a fundamental perspective. Then, the focus shifts to intermediate lithium polysulfide adsorption capacity and the challenges involved in improving LSBs by using alternative materials besides carbon for cathode construction. Attempted alternative materials include metal oxides, metal carbides, metal nitrides, MXenes, graphene, quantum dots, and metal organic frameworks. One critical issue is that polar material should be more favorable than non-polar carbonaceous materials in the aspect of intermediate lithium polysulfide species adsorption and suppress shuttle effect. It will be also presented that by preparing cathode with suitable materials and morphological structure, high-performance LSB can be obtained.
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Yan M, Zhao C, Li X. Preparation of Bacterial Cellulose/Ketjen Black-TiO 2 Composite Separator and Its Application in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245559. [PMID: 36559926 PMCID: PMC9788007 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245559] [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: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have attracted extensive attention due to their high energy density and low cost. The separator is a key component of LSBs. An excellent LSBs separator requires not only good electrolyte wettability, but also high thermal stability, good tensile mechanical properties, green environmental protection potential and enough inhibition of shuttle effect. In this paper, composite separator Bacterial cellulose/Ketjen black-TiO2 (BKT) was prepared by coating the green and environmentally friendly bacterial cellulose (BC) substrate with KB-TiO2 material. BKT not only demonstrates higher electrolyte wettability, but also displays thermal stability and tensile resistance to enhance the safety of the battery. The high ratio of TiO2 and KB on the BKT surface provides chemical and physical adsorption of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), thereby inhibiting the shuttle effect and increasing the cycle life of LSBs. The secondary current collector formed by TiO2 and KB can also reactivate the adsorbed LiPSs, further improving the capacity retention rate of the battery. Therefore, the LSBs assembled with the BKT separator exhibited an initial discharge capacity of 1180 mAh × g-1 at a high current density of 0.5 C, and maintained a specific discharge capacity of 653 mAh × g-1 after 100 cycles was achieved. Even at 2.0 mg × cm-2 sulfur areal density and 0.1 C current density, the BKT separator based battery still has an initial discharge specific capacity of 1274 mAh × g-1. In conclusion, BKT is a promising lithium-sulfur battery separator material. sulfur areal densities.
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Ting LJ, Gao Y, Wang H, Wang T, Sun J, Wang J. Lithium Sulfide Batteries: Addressing the Kinetic Barriers and High First Charge Overpotential. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:40682-40700. [PMID: 36406542 PMCID: PMC9670706 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Ever-rising global energy demands and the desperate need for green energy inevitably require next-generation energy storage systems. Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are a promising candidate as their conversion redox reaction offers superior high energy capacity and lower costs as compared to current intercalation type lithium-ion technology. Li2S with a prelithiated cathode can, in principle, capture the high capacity while reducing some of the issues in conventional Li-S cells utilizing metallic lithium anodes and elemental sulfur cathodes. However, it also faces its own set of technical issues, including the insulating nature and the notorious shuttling effect that plagues the Li-S system. In addition, the high activation potential also hinders its electrochemical performance. To lower the high conversion barrier, key parameters of charge/ion transfer kinetics have to be considered in improving the reaction kinetics. This Review of lithium sulfide batteries examines the recent progress in this rapidly growing field, beginning with the revisiting of the fundamentals, working principles, and challenges of the Li-S system as well as the Li2S cathode. The strategies adopted and methods that have been devised to overcome these issues are discussed in detail, by focusing on the synthesis of the nanoparticles, the structuring of the functional matrixes, and the promoting of the reaction kinetics through additives, aiming at providing a broad view of paths that can lead to a market viable Li2S cathode in the near future.
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Kien Juen Ting
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, National
University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, National
University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
- ST
Engineering Advanced Material Engineering Pte. Ltd., Singapore 619523, Singapore
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, National
University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, National
University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, National
University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, National
University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
- Institute
of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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Choi J, Zabihi O, Varley RJ, Fox B, Naebe M. High Performance Carbon Fiber Structural Batteries Using Cellulose Nanocrystal Reinforced Polymer Electrolyte. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:45320-45332. [PMID: 36178739 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In recent years, structural batteries have received great attention for future automotive application in which a load-bearing car panel is used as an energy storage. However, based on the current advances, achieving both high ionic conductivity and mechanical performance has remained a challenge. To address this challenge, this study introduces a cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) reinforced structural battery electrolyte (CSBE) consisting of CNC, triethylene glycol dimethyl ether (TriG) electrolyte containing a quasi-solid additive, e.g., cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM), in a vinyl ester polymer. This green and renewable CSBE electrolyte system was in situ polymerized via reaction induced phase transition to form a high performance multidimensional channel electrolyte to be used in structural carbon fiber-based battery fabrication. The effect of various concentrations of CNC on the electrolyte ionic conductivity and mechanical properties was obtained in their relation to intermolecular interactions, interpreted by FTIR, Raman, Li NMR results. Compared to the neat SBE system, the optimized CSBE nanocomposite containing 2 wt % CNC shows a remarkable ionic conductivity of 1.1 × 10-3 S cm-1 at 30 °C, which reveals ∼300% improvement, alongside higher thermal stability. Based on the FTIR, Raman, Li NMR results, the content of CNC in the CSBE structure plays a crucial role not only in the formation of cellulose network skeleton but also in physical interaction with polymer matrix, providing an efficient Li+ pathway through the electrolyte matrix. The carbon fiber composite was fabricated by 2 wt % CNC reinforced SBE electrolyte to evaluate as a battery half-cell. The results demonstrated that by addition of 2 wt % CNC into SBE system, 7.6% and 33.9% improvements were achieved in specific capacity at 0.33 C and tensile strength, respectively, implying outstanding potential of ion conduction and mechanical load transfer between the carbon fibers and the electrolyte.
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- Jaehoon Choi
- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria3216, Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria3216, Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria3216, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria3122, Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria3216, Australia
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Duan D, Xing C, Chen K, Zhou X, Liu S. Design of CoP-CoO heterostructure to enhance the polysulfide redox conversion for lithium-sulfur batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Xiang H, Liu X, Deng N, Cheng B, Kang W. A Novel EDOT/F Co-doped PMIA Nanofiber Membrane as Separator for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Battery. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200669. [PMID: 35924719 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200669] [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: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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In this study, a novel fluorine-containing emulsion and 3, 4-ethylene dioxyethiophene (EDOT) co-doped poly-m-phenyleneisophthalamide (PMIA) nanofiber membrane (EDOT/F-PMIA),as the separator of lithium-sulfur battery, was tactfully prepared via electrospinning. The multi-scale EDOT/F-PMIA nanofiber membrane can be served as the matrix to fabricate gel polymer electrolyte (GPE).Furthermore,under the influence of fluorine-containing emulsion and EDOT, the PMIA-based GPE possessed excellent thermostability, eminent mechanical property and well-distributed lithium-ions flux. Especially, the pore size of the nanofiber membrane decreased after adding the fluorine-containing emulsion and EDOT. And the element S and O in EDOT with lone pair electrons were capable of binding with the lithium polysulfides, which was conducive to inhibiting the "shuttle effect" of lithium polysulfides by combining the physical confinement and chemical binding.Therefore, the lithium-sulfur battery assembled with the EDOT/F-PMIA separator exhibited excellent electrochemical performance, which delivered a high initial capacity of 851.9 mAh g -1 and maintained a discharge capacity of 641.1 mAh g -1 after 200 cycles with a capacity retention rate of 75.2% at 0.5 C.
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- Hengying Xiang
- TJPU: Tiangong University, School of Textile Science and Engineering, CHINA
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- Tiangong University, School of Textile Science and Engineering, CHINA
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- Tiangong University, School of Textile Science and Engineering, CHINA
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- Tiangong University, School of Textile Science and Engineering, CHINA
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- Tiangong University, 399 Binshui West Road, Xiqing District, Tianjin, CHINA
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Wang SL, Hong JL. Polydopamine as an interfacial layer to enhance mechanical and adhesive properties of the active materials in a sulfur cathode of sodium-sulfur batteries. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Feng Z, Zhang Y, Zhao Y, Sun J, Liu Y, Jiang H, Cui M, Hu T, Meng C. Dual intercalation of inorganics-organics for synergistically tuning the layer spacing of V 2O 5· nH 2O to boost Zn 2+ storage for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:8776-8788. [PMID: 35678364 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02122f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Possessing a 2D zinc-ion transport channel, layered vanadium oxides have become good candidates as cathode materials for aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ARZIBs). Tuning the lamellar structure of vanadium oxides to enhance their zinc-ion storage is a great challenge. In the present study, we proposed and investigated a "co-intercalation mechanism" in which Mg2+ and polyaniline (PANI) were simultaneously intercalated into the layers of hydrated V2O5 (MgVOH/PANI) by a one-step hydrothermal method. Inorganic-organic co-intercalation could tune the layer spacing of VOH, and this combination played a synergistic role in enhancing the zinc-ion storage in MgVOH/PANI. It showed an extremely large layer spacing of 14.2 Å, specific capacity of up to 412 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1, and the capacity retention rate could reach 98% after 1000 cycles. PANI itself has a zinc-storage capacity, and Mg2+ intercalated with PANI can improve the conductivity of the material and enhance its stability. Further first-principles calculations clearly revealed the structural changes and improved electrochemical performance of vanadium oxides. This method of inorganic and organic co-regulation of the VOH structure opens a new strategy for tuning the lamellar structure of layered materials to boost their electrochemical performances.
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- Ziyi Feng
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China.
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Plasma-Enhanced Carbon Nanotube Fiber Cathode for Li-S Batteries. Mol Vis 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/c8020030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Fiber-shaped batteries have attracted much interest in the last few years. However, a major challenge for this type of battery is their relatively low energy density. Here, we present a freestanding, flexible CNT fiber with high electrical conductivity and applied oxygen plasma-functionalization, which was successfully employed to serve as an effective cathode for Li-S batteries. The electrochemical results obtained from the conducted battery tests showed a decent rate capability and cyclic stability. The cathode delivered a capacity of 1019 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C. It accommodated a high sulfur loading of 73% and maintained 47% of the initial capacity after 300 cycles. The demonstrated performance of the fiber cathode provides new insights for the designing and fabrication of high energy density fiber-shaped batteries.
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Kulova TL, Li SA, Ryzhikova EV, Skundin AM. Possible Causes of Lithium–Sulfur Battery Degradation. RUSS J ELECTROCHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s102319352205007x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Approaches to Combat the Polysulfide Shuttle Phenomenon in Li–S Battery Technology. BATTERIES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/batteries8050045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Lithium–sulfur battery (LSB) technology has tremendous prospects to substitute lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology due to its high energy density. However, the escaping of polysulfide intermediates (produced during the redox reaction process) from the cathode structure is the primary reason for rapid capacity fading. Suppressing the polysulfide shuttle (PSS) is a viable solution for this technology to move closer to commercialization and supersede the established LIB technology. In this review, we have analyzed the challenges faced by LSBs and outlined current methods and materials used to address these problems. We conclude that in order to further pioneer LSBs, it is necessary to address these essential features of the sulfur cathode: superior electrical conductivity to ensure faster redox reaction kinetics and high discharge capacity, high pore volume of the cathode host to maximize sulfur loading/utilization, and polar PSS-resistive materials to anchor and suppress the migration of polysulfides, which can be developed with the use of nanofabrication and combinations of the PSS-suppressive qualities of each component. With these factors addressed, our world will be able to forge ahead with the development of LSBs on a larger scale—for the efficiency of energy systems in technology advancement and potential benefits to outweigh the costs and performance decay.
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Li J, Qiu W, Liu X, Zhang Y, Zhao Y. NiCo‐Layered Double Hydroxide to Composite with Sulfur as Cathodes for High‐Performance Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202101211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Jing Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300130 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300130 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300130 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300130 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300130 China
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Ding H, Mal A, Wang C. Energy Storage in Covalent Organic Frameworks: From Design Principles to Device Integration. Chem Res Chin Univ 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-022-1494-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Nahian MS, Jayan R, Kaewmaraya T, Hussain T, Islam MM. Elucidating Synergistic Mechanisms of Adsorption and Electrocatalysis of Polysulfides on Double-Transition Metal MXenes for Na-S Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:10298-10307. [PMID: 35167253 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c22511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Multiple unfavorable features, such as poor electronic conductivity of sulfur cathodes, the dissolution and shuttling of sodium polysulfides (Na2Sn) in electrolytes, and the slower kinetics for the decomposition of solid Na2S, make sodium-sulfur batteries (NaSBs) impractical. To overcome these obstacles, novel double-transition metal (DTM) MXenes, Mo2TiC2T2, (T = O and S) are studied as an anchoring material (AM) to immobilize higher-order polysulfides and to expedite the otherwise slower kinetics of insoluble short-chain polysulfides. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations are carried out to justify and compare the effectiveness of Mo2TiC2S2 and Mo2TiC2O2 as AMs by analyzing their interactions with S8/Na2Sn (n = 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8). Mo2TiC2S2 provides moderate adsorption strength compared to Mo2TiC2O2, therefore, it is expected to effectively inhibit Na2Sn dissolution and shuttling without causing decomposition of Na2Sn. The calculated Gibbs free energies of the rate-determining step for sulfur reduction reactions (SRR) are found to be significantly lower (0.791 eV for S and 0.628 eV for O functionalization) than that in vacuum (1.442 eV), suggesting that the SRR is more thermodynamically favorable on Mo2TiC2T2 during discharge. Additionally, both Mo2TiC2S2 and Mo2TiC2O2 demonstrated effective electrocatalytic activity for the decomposition of Na2S, with a substantial reduction in the energy barrier to 1.59 eV for Mo2TiC2S2 and 1.67 eV for Mo2TiC2O2. While Mo2TiC2O2 had superior binding properties, structural distortion is observed in Na2Sn, which may adversely affect cyclability. On the other hand, because of its moderate binding energy, enhanced electronic conductivity, and significantly faster oxidative decomposition kinetics of polysulfides, Mo2TiC2S2 can be considered as an effective AM for suppressing the shuttle effect and improving the performance of NaSBs.
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- Md Shahriar Nahian
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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- Department of Physics, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Institute of Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy (IN-RIE), NANOTEC-KKU RNN on Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales 2351, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, United States
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Sun X, Li Q, Cao D, Wang Y, Anderson A, Zhu H. High Surface Area N-Doped Carbon Fibers with Accessible Reaction Sites for All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2105678. [PMID: 34851029 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202105678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Porous carbon plays a significant role in all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs) to enhance the electronic conductivity of sulfur. However, the conventional porous carbon used in cell with liquid electrolyte exhibits low efficiency in ASSLSBs because the immobile solid electrolyte (SE) cannot reach sulfur confined in the deep pores. The structure and distribution of pores in carbon highly impact the electrochemical performance of ASSLSBs. Herein, a N-doped carbon fiber with micropores located only at the surface with an ultrahigh surface area of 1519 m2 g-1 is designed. As the porous layer is only on the surface, the sulfur hosted in the pores can effectively contact SE; meanwhile the dense core provides excellent electrical conductivity. Therefore, this structurally designed carbon fiber enhances both electron and ion accessibilities, promotes charge transfer, and thus dramatically improves the reaction kinetic in the ASSLSBs and boosts sulfur utilization. Compared to the vapor grown carbon fibers, the ASSLSBs using PAN-derived porous carbon fibers exhibit three times enhancement in the initial capacity of 1166 mAh g-1 at C/20. An exceedingly cycling stability of 710 mAh g-1 is maintained after 220 cycles at C/10, and satisfactory rate capability of 889 mAh g-1 at C/2 is achieved.
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- Xiao Sun
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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Muthuraj D, Murugan R, Pavul Raj RP, Kandregula GR, Ramanujam K. Dual-role Magnesium Aluminate Ceramic Film as an Advanced Separator and Polysulfide Trapper in Li-S battery: Experimental and DFT investigations. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj05347g] [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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Developing an advanced separator that could stop the polysulfide shuttling remains a work-in-progress in the Li-S battery domain. Most of the work reported so far concentrates on functionalizing the commercial...
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Zheng X, Lin S, Kong D, Wei Y, Pang K, Ku R, Kaner NT, Xu X, Sha M, Liu J, Huang H, Yang J, Shi H, Li X, Li W. The Potential of Phosphorus Nitride Monolayer for Li–S Battery from the Anchoring and Diffusing Perspective: A First‐Principles Study. ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/adts.202100305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Xinyi Zheng
- School of Physics Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- Boston College Chemistry Department Boston MA 02467 USA
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- School of Physics Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Physics Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Physics Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Physics Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Physics Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Physics Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Physics Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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- School of Physics Harbin Institute of Technology Harbin 150001 China
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Tian X, Yan C, Kang J, Yang X, Li Q, Yan J, Deng N, Cheng B, Kang W. Working Mechanisms and Structure Engineering of Renewable Biomass‐Derived Materials for Advanced Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries: A Review. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202100995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Xiaohui Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
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- Institute for Frontier Materials Deakin University Geelong and Waurn Ponds Victoria 3216 Australia
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
- School of Material Science and Engineering Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes/National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering Tiangong University Tianjin 300387 China
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Duan Y, You G, Sun K, Zhu Z, Liao X, Lv L, Tang H, Xu B, He L. Advances in wearable textile-based micro energy storage devices: structuring, application and perspective. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:6271-6293. [PMID: 36133490 PMCID: PMC9416975 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00511a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The continuous expansion of smart microelectronics has put forward higher requirements for energy conversion, mechanical performance, and biocompatibility of micro-energy storage devices (MESDs). Unique porosity, superior flexibility and comfortable breathability make the textile-based structure a great potential in wearable MESDs. Herein, a timely and comprehensive review of this field is provided according to recent research advances. The following aspects, device construction of textile-based MESDs (TMESDs), fabric processing of textile components and smart functionalization (e.g., mechanical reliability, energy harvesting, sensing, self-charging and self-healing, etc.) are discussed and summarized thoroughly. Also, the perspectives on the microfabrication processes and multiple applications of TMESDs are elaborated.
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- Yixue Duan
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731 P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
- Science and Technology on Reactor Fuel and Materials Laboratory Chengdu 610095 P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan 430070 P. R. China
- Med+X Center for Manufacturing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu 610041 P. R. China
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Ahmed MS, Lee S, Agostini M, Jeong M, Jung H, Ming J, Sun Y, Kim J, Hwang J. Multiscale Understanding of Covalently Fixed Sulfur-Polyacrylonitrile Composite as Advanced Cathode for Metal-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2101123. [PMID: 34369100 PMCID: PMC8564465 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202101123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Metal-sulfur batteries (MSBs) provide high specific capacity due to the reversible redox mechanism based on conversion reaction that makes this battery a more promising candidate for next-generation energy storage systems. Recently, along with elemental sulfur (S8 ), sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN), in which active sulfur moieties are covalently bounded to carbon backbone, has received significant attention as an electrode material. Importantly, SPAN can serve as a universal cathode with minimized metal-polysulfide dissolution because sulfur is immobilized through covalent bonding at the carbon backbone. Considering these unique structural features, SPAN represents a new approach beyond elemental S8 for MSBs. However, the development of SPAN electrodes is in its infancy stage compared to conventional S8 cathodes because several issues such as chemical structure, attached sulfur chain lengths, and over-capacity in the first cycle remain unresolved. In addition, physical, chemical, or specific treatments are required for tuning intrinsic properties such as sulfur loading, porosity, and conductivity, which have a pivotal role in improving battery performance. This review discusses the fundamental and technological discussions on SPAN synthesis, physicochemical properties, and electrochemical performance in MSBs. Further, the essential guidance will provide research directions on SPAN electrodes for potential and industrial applications of MSBs.
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- Mohammad Shamsuddin Ahmed
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChonnam National UniversityGwangju61186Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChonnam National UniversityGwangju61186Republic of Korea
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- Department of PhysicsChalmers University of TechnologyGöteborgSE41296Sweden
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- Center for Energy Storage ResearchClean Energy InstituteKorea Institute of Science and TechnologySeoul02792Republic of Korea
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- Center for Energy Storage ResearchClean Energy InstituteKorea Institute of Science and TechnologySeoul02792Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryCASChangchun130022China
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- Department of Energy EngineeringHanyang UniversitySeoul04763Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChonnam National UniversityGwangju61186Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChonnam National UniversityGwangju61186Republic of Korea
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Kulova TL, Li SA, Ryzhikova EV, Skundin AM. Mechanism of Cathodic Reduction of Sulfur. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s0036024421100149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Properties of S-Functionalized Nitrogen-Based MXene (Ti 2NS 2) as a Hosting Material for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11102478. [PMID: 34684918 PMCID: PMC8537390 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have received extensive attention due to their high theoretical specific capacity and theoretical energy density. However, their commercialization is hindered by the shuttle effect caused by the dissolution of lithium polysulfide. To solve this problem, a method is proposed to improve the performance of Li-S batteries using Ti2N(Ti2NS2) with S-functional groups as the sulfur cathode host material. The calculation results show that due to the mutual attraction between Li and S atoms, Ti2NS2 has the moderate adsorption energies for Li2Sx species, which is more advantageous than Ti2NO2 and can effectively inhibit the shuttle effect. Therefore, Ti2NS2 is a potential cathode host material, which is helpful to improve the performance of Li-S batteries. This work provides a reference for the design of high-performance sulfur cathode materials.
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Souza BL, Chauque S, de Oliveira PF, Emmerling FF, Torresi RM. Mechanochemical optimization of ZIF-8/Carbon/S8 composites for lithium-sulfur batteries positive electrodes. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Fährmann J, Hilt G. Electrochemical Synthesis of Organic Polysulfides from Disulfides by Sulfur Insertion from S 8 and an Unexpected Solvent Effect on the Product Distribution. Chemistry 2021; 27:11141-11149. [PMID: 33938070 PMCID: PMC8453886 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202101023] [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: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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An electrochemical synthesis of organic polysulfides through sulfur insertion from elemental sulfur to disulfides or thiols is introduced. The highly economic, low-sensitive and low-priced reaction gives a mixture of polysulfides, whose distribution can be influenced by the addition of different amounts of carbon disulfide as co-solvent. To describe the variable distribution function of the polysulfides, a novel parameter, the "absorbance average sulfur amount in polysulfides" (SAP) was introduced and defined on the basis of the "number average molar mass" used in polymer chemistry. Various organic polysulfides were synthesized with variable volume fractions of carbon disulfide, and the yield of each polysulfide was determined by quantitative 13 C NMR. Moreover, by using two symmetrical disulfides or a disulfide and a thiol as starting materials, a mixture of symmetrical and asymmetrical polysulfides could be obtained.
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- Jan Fährmann
- Institut für ChemieUniversität OldenburgCarl-von-Ossietzky-Straße 9–1126111OldenburgGermany
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- Institut für ChemieUniversität OldenburgCarl-von-Ossietzky-Straße 9–1126111OldenburgGermany
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Wang X, Deng N, Wei L, Yang Q, Xiang H, Wang M, Cheng B, Kang W. Recent Progress in High-Performance Lithium Sulfur Batteries: The Emerging Strategies for Advanced Separators/Electrolytes Based on Nanomaterials and Corresponding Interfaces. Chem Asian J 2021; 16:2852-2870. [PMID: 34265166 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202100765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, possessing excellent theoretical capacities, low cost and nontoxicity, are one of the most promising energy storage battery systems. However, poor conductivity of elemental S and the "shuttle effect" of lithium polysulfides hinder the commercialization of Li-S batteries. These problems are closely related to the interface problems between the cathodes, separators/electrolytes and anodes. The review focuses on interface issues for advanced separators/electrolytes based on nanomaterials in Li-S batteries. In the liquid electrolyte systems, electrolytes/separators and electrodes system can be decorated by nano materials coating for separators and electrospinning nanofiber separators. And, interface of anodes and electrolytes/separators can be modified by nano surface coating, nano composite metal lithium and lithium nano alloy, while the interface between cathodes and electrolytes/separators is designed by nano metal sulfide, nanocarbon-based and other nano materials. In all solid-state electrolyte systems, the focus is to increase the ionic conductivity of the solid electrolytes and reduce the resistance in the cathode/polymer electrolyte and Li/electrolyte interfaces through using nanomaterials. The basic mechanism of these interface problems and the corresponding electrochemical performance are discussed. Based on the most critical factors of the interfaces, we provide some insights on nanomaterials in high-performance liquid or state Li-S batteries in the future.
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- Xiaoxiao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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Izadi P, Gey MN, Schlüter N, Schröder U. Bidirectional electroactive microbial biofilms and the role of biogenic sulfur in charge storage and release. iScience 2021; 24:102822. [PMID: 34337365 PMCID: PMC8313490 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The formation of combined electrogenic/electrotrophic biofilms from marine sediments for the development of microbial energy storage systems was studied. Sediment samples from the German coasts of the Baltic and the North Sea were used as inocula for biofilm formation. Anodic biofilm cultivation was applied for a fast and reproducible biofilm formation. North-Sea- and Baltic-Sea-derived biofilms yielded comparable anodic current densities of about 7.2 A m−2. The anodic cultivation was followed by a potential reversal regime, transitioning the electrode potential from 0.2 V to −0.8 V every 2 h to switch between anodic and cathodic conditions. The charge-discharge behavior was studied, revealing an electrochemical conversion of biogenic elemental sulfur as major charge-discharge mechanism. The microbial sequencing revealed strong differences between North- and Baltic-Sea-derived biofilms; however with a large number of known sulfur-converting and electrochemically active bacteria in both biofilms. Bidirectional electroactive biofilms are cultivated from marine sediments Cultivation is based on anodic growth followed by periodic potential reversal Combined electrogenic and electrotrophic activity is shown Biogenic, elemental sulfur plays a key role in charge storage and release
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- Paniz Izadi
- Institute of Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring 30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute of Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring 30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute of Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring 30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Institute of Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hagenring 30, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany
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Song H, Suh S, Park H, Jang D, Kim J, Kim HJ. Synthesis of pompon-like ZnO microspheres as host materials and the catalytic effects of nonconductive metal oxides for lithium-sulfur batteries. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Shafique A, Rangasamy VS, Vanhulsel A, Safari M, Gross S, Adriaensens P, Van Bael MK, Hardy A, Sallard S. Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Coating of Sulfur for Mitigation of Capacity Fade in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:28072-28089. [PMID: 34100584 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c04069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Sulfur particles with a conductive polymer coating of poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) "PEDOT" were prepared by dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma technology under atmospheric conditions (low temperature, ambient pressure). We report a solvent-free, low-cost, low-energy-consumption, safe, and low-risk process to make the material development and production compatible for sustainable technologies. Different coating protocols were developed to produce PEDOT-coated sulfur powders with electrical conductivity in the range of 10-8-10-5 S/cm. The raw sulfur powder (used as the reference) and (low-, optimum-, high-) PEDOT-coated sulfur powders were used to assemble lithium-sulfur (Li-S) cells with a high sulfur loading of ∼4.5 mg/cm2. Long-term galvanostatic cycling at C/10 for 100 cycles showed that the capacity fade was mitigated by ∼30% for the cells containing the optimum-PEDOT-coated sulfur in comparison to the reference Li-S cells with raw sulfur. Rate capability, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance analyzes confirmed the improved behavior of the PEDOT-coated sulfur as an active material for lithium-sulfur batteries. The Li-S cells containing optimum-PEDOT-coated sulfur showed the highest reproducibility of their electrochemical properties. A wide variety of bulk and surface characterization methods including conductivity analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and NMR spectroscopy were used to explain the chemical features and the superior behavior of Li-S cells using the optimum-PEDOT-coated sulfur material. Moreover, postmortem [SEM and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)] analyzes of uncoated and coated samples allowed us to exclude any significant effect at the electrode scale even after 70 cycles.
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- Ahmed Shafique
- Sustainable Materials, VITO (Flemish Institute for Technological Research), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
- Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
- Energyville, Thor Park 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium
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- Sustainable Materials, VITO (Flemish Institute for Technological Research), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
- Energyville, Thor Park 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium
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- Sustainable Materials, VITO (Flemish Institute for Technological Research), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
- Energyville, Thor Park 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium
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- Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
- Imec vzw, div. imomec, Wetenschapspark 1, B 2590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
- Energyville, Thor Park 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Padua, via Marzolo, 1, 35131 Padova, PD, Italy
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- Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
- Imec vzw, div. imomec, Wetenschapspark 1, B 2590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
- Imec vzw, div. imomec, Wetenschapspark 1, B 2590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
- Energyville, Thor Park 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium
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- Institute for Materials Research (imo-imomec), Hasselt University, Martelarenlaan 42, B 3500 Hasselt, Belgium
- Imec vzw, div. imomec, Wetenschapspark 1, B 2590 Diepenbeek, Belgium
- Energyville, Thor Park 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium
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- Sustainable Materials, VITO (Flemish Institute for Technological Research), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
- Energyville, Thor Park 8320, B-3600 Genk, Belgium
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Akgenc B, Sarikurt S, Yagmurcukardes M, Ersan F. Aluminum and lithium sulfur batteries: a review of recent progress and future directions. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2021; 33:253002. [PMID: 33882469 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/abfa5e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Advanced materials with various micro-/nanostructures have attracted plenty of attention for decades in energy storage devices such as rechargeable batteries (ion- or sulfur based batteries) and supercapacitors. To improve the electrochemical performance of batteries, it is uttermost important to develop advanced electrode materials. Moreover, the cathode material is also important that it restricts the efficiency and practical application of aluminum-ion batteries. Among the potential cathode materials, sulfur has become an important candidate material for aluminum-ion batteries cause of its considerable specific capacity. Two-dimensional materials are currently potential candidates as electrodes from lab-scale experiments to possible pragmatic theoretical studies. In this review, the fundamental principles, historical progress, latest developments, and major problems in Li-S and Al-S batteries are reviewed. Finally, future directions in terms of the experimental and theoretical applications have prospected.
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- Berna Akgenc
- Department of Physics, Kırklareli University, Kırklareli 39100, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Science, Physics Department, Tınaztepe Campus, Izmir 35390, Turkey
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- Department of Physics, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium
- NANOlab Center of Excellence, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Photonics, Izmir Institute of Technology, 35430 Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Physics, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın 09010, Turkey
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Arie AA, Kristianto H, Susanti RF, Lee JK. Rambutan peel derived porous carbons for lithium sulfur battery. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-021-04540-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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AbstractPorous carbons were prepared from the biomass waste rambutan peels using hydrothermal carbonization followed by the KOH activation process. Rambutan peel derived porous carbons (RPC) with high surface area of 2104 m2 g−1 and large pore volume of 1.2 cm3 g−1 were obtained at KOH/carbon ratio of 4 and activation temperature of 900 °C. The as-obtained porous carbons were capable of encapsulating sulfur with a high loading of 68.2 wt% to form RPC/S composite cathode for lithium sulfur (Li–S) battery. High specific discharge capacities of about 1275 mAh g−1 were demonstrated by the RPC/S composites at 0.1 C. After 200 cycles at 0.1 C, a high specific capacity of 936 mAh g−1 was maintained, showing an excellent capacity retention of about 73%.
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MOF-derived Co9S8 nano-flower cluster array modified separator towards superior lithium sulfur battery. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A Poly(ethylene oxide)/Lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide-Coated Polypropylene Membrane for a High-Loading Lithium-Sulfur Battery. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13040535. [PMID: 33670405 PMCID: PMC7918845 DOI: 10.3390/polym13040535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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In lithium–sulfur cells, the dissolution and relocation of the liquid-state active material (polysulfides) lead to fast capacity fading and low Coulombic efficiency, resulting in poor long-term electrochemical stability. To solve this problem, we synthesize a composite using a gel polymer electrolyte and a separator as a functional membrane, coated with a layer of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI). The PEO/LiTFSI-coated polypropylene membrane slows the diffusion of polysulfides and stabilizes the liquid-state active material within the cathode region of the cell, while allowing smooth lithium-ion transfer. The lithium-sulfur cells with the developed membrane demonstrate a high charge-storage capacity of 1212 mA∙h g−1, 981 mA∙h g−1, and 637 mA∙h g−1 at high sulfur loadings of 2 mg cm−2, 4 mg cm−2, and 6 mg cm−2, respectively, and maintains a high reversible capacity of 534 mA∙h g−1 after 200 cycles, proving its ability to block the irreversible diffusion of polysulfides and to maintain the stabilized polysulfides as the catholyte for improved electrochemical utilization and stability. As a comparison, reference and control cells fabricated using a PEO-coated polypropylene membrane and a regular separator, respectively, show a poor capacity of 662 mA∙h g−1 and a short cycle life of 50 cycles.
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Deng S, Li Q, Chen Y, Wang C, Zhao H, Xu J, Wu J, Yao X. Dipolar and catalytic effects of an Fe3O4 based nitrogen-doped hollow carbon sphere framework for high performance lithium sulfur batteries. Inorg Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0qi01393e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Well-designed hollow carbon sphere with embedded Fe3O4 nanoparticles is fabricated as sulfur host for Li–S batteries. The high catalytic activity of Fe3O4 can accelerate the redox conversion of polysulfide, facilitating the reaction kinetics.
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- Shungui Deng
- NEST Lab. Department of Chemistry
- College of Science
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Ningbo 315201
- P. R. China
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- Zhejiang Fashion Institute of Technology
- Ningbo 315211
- P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Ningbo 315201
- P. R. China
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- NEST Lab. Department of Chemistry
- College of Science
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- P. R. China
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- NEST Lab. Department of Chemistry
- College of Science
- Shanghai University
- Shanghai 200444
- P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Ningbo 315201
- P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Ningbo 315201
- P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering
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Guo L, Li X, Xu Z, Zhou S, Zhang X, Ni J, Cheng Y, Yang Z. Spatial Effects between Two 3D Self‐Supported Carbon‐Nanotube‐Based Skeleton as Binder‐Free Cathodes for Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202002090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Lianzhen Guo
- Center for Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Interdisciplinary Research & School of Physical Science and Technology Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films Soochow University Suzhou 215006 People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP) Soochow University Suzhou 215006 P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Zhenhai District Ningbo, Zhejiang Province 315201 People's Republic of China
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- Center for Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Interdisciplinary Research & School of Physical Science and Technology Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films Soochow University Suzhou 215006 People's Republic of China
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- Center for Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Interdisciplinary Research & School of Physical Science and Technology Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films Soochow University Suzhou 215006 People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP) Soochow University Suzhou 215006 P. R. China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences 1219 Zhongguan West Road, Zhenhai District Ningbo, Zhejiang Province 315201 People's Republic of China
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- Center for Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Interdisciplinary Research & School of Physical Science and Technology Soochow University Suzhou 215006 China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films Soochow University Suzhou 215006 People's Republic of China
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Gourley SWD, Or T, Chen Z. Breaking Free from Cobalt Reliance in Lithium-Ion Batteries. iScience 2020; 23:101505. [PMID: 32947125 PMCID: PMC7501431 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The exponential growth in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates increasing supplies of low-cost and high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Naturally, the ramp-up in LIB production raises concerns over raw material availability, where constraints can generate severe price spikes and bring the momentum and optimism of the EV market to a halt. Particularly, the reliance of cobalt in the cathode is concerning owing to its high cost, scarcity, and centralized and volatile supply chain structure. However, compositions suitable for EV applications that demonstrate high energy density and lifetime are all reliant on cobalt to some degree. In this work, we assess the necessity and feasibility of developing and commercializing cobalt-free cathode materials for LIBs. Promising cobalt-free compositions and critical areas of research are highlighted, which provide new insight into the role and contribution of cobalt.
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- Storm William D. Gourley
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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Rehman J, Fan X, Laref A, Zheng WT. Adsorption and Diffusion of Potassium on 2D SnC Sheets for Potential High‐Performance Anodic Applications of Potassium‐Ion Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Javed Rehman
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Jilin University) Ministry of Education and College of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
- Department of Physics Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) Quetta 87300 Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Jilin University) Ministry of Education and College of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Jilin University) Ministry of Education and College of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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A DFT Investigation on the Origins of Solvent-Dependent Polysulfide Reduction Mechanism in Rechargeable Li-S Batteries. Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10080911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery is one of the promising energy storage alternatives because of its high theoretical capacity and energy density. Factors governing the stability of polysulfide intermediates in Li-S batteries are complex and are strongly affected by the solvent used. Herein, the polysulfide reduction and the bond cleavage reactions are calculated in different solvent environments by the density functional theory (DFT) methods. We investigate the relationship between the donor numbers (DN) as well as the dielectric constants (ε) of the solvent system and the relative stability of different polysulfide intermediates. Our results show that the polysulfide reduction mechanism is dominated by its tendency to form the ion-pair with Li+ in different organic solvents.
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Tesio AY, Gómez-Cámer JL, Morales J, Caballero A. Simple and Sustainable Preparation of Nonactivated Porous Carbon from Brewing Waste for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:3439-3446. [PMID: 32410321 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202000969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The development of renewable energy sources requires the parallel development of sustainable energy storage systems because of its noncontinuous production. Even the most-used battery on the planet, the lithium-ion battery, is reaching its technological limit. In light of this, lithium-sulfur batteries have emerged as one of the most promising technologies to address this problem. The use of biomass to produce cathodes for these batteries addresses not only the aforementioned problem, but it also reduces the carbon footprint and gives added value to something normally considered waste. Here, the production, by simple and nonactivating pyrolysis, of a carbon material using the abundant "after-boiling waste" derived from beer brewing is reported. After adding a high sulfur loading (70 %) to this biowaste-derived carbon by the "melt diffusion" method, the sulfur-carbon composite is used as an effective cathode in Li-S batteries. The cathode shows excellent performance, reaching high capacity values with long-term cyclability at high current-847 mAh g-1 at 1 C, 586 mAh g-1 at 2 C, and even 498 mAh g-1 at 5 C after 400 cycles-drastically reducing capacity loss to values approaching 0.01 % per cycle. This work demonstrates the possibility of obtaining low-cost, highly sustainable cathodic materials for the design of advanced energy storage systems.
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- Alvaro Y Tesio
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Materiales Avanzados y Almacenamiento de Energía de Jujuy CIDMEJu (CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Jujuy), Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico General Savio, 4612-, Palpalá, Jujuy, Argentina
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Química Fina y Nanoquímica (IUNAN), Campus de Rabanales, Universidad de Córdoba, 14071, Córdoba, España
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Química Fina y Nanoquímica (IUNAN), Campus de Rabanales, Universidad de Córdoba, 14071, Córdoba, España
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Química Fina y Nanoquímica (IUNAN), Campus de Rabanales, Universidad de Córdoba, 14071, Córdoba, España
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Zhang Q, Karthick R, Zhao X, Zhang L, Shi Y, Sun L, Su CY, Chen F. Sb nanoparticle decorated rGO as a new anode material in aqueous chloride ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:12268-12274. [PMID: 32496496 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr00862a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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An aqueous chloride ion battery (CIB) is an emerging technology for electrochemical energy storage as well as battery desalination systems. However, the instability and decomposition of electrode materials in an aqueous medium is a major issue in CIBs. Herein, in one step, we synthesized fine antimony nanoparticles with a size of ∼20 nm on reduced graphene oxide (Sb@rGO) sheets using a hydrothermal route with facile and cost-effective processes. It is proposed as a new anode material and coupled with the AgCl cathode in an aqueous CIB. The specific capacity is maintained constantly at 51.6 mA h g-1 at a current density of 400 mA g-1 even after 200 cycles. In addition, characterization methods such as electrochemical analysis, X-ray diffraction, etc. were used to confirm the reaction mechanism. The chloride ion capture material developed in this research work will be significant for CIBs as an energy storage technology or battery desalination system.
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- Qi Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physical and Communication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physical and Communication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physical and Communication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physical and Communication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Engineering Technology Research Center for 2D Material Information Function Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060 China
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- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
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- Graduate Institute of Energy Engineering, National Central University, Tao-Yuan 32001, Taiwan
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Quantum Engineering and Quantum Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Wastewater Management and Treatment, School of Environment, School of Physical and Communication Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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