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Ren W, Wang H, Jiang Y, Dong J, He D, An Q. CoS 2/carbon network flexible film with Co-N bond/π-π interaction enables superior mechanical properties and high-rate sodium ion storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 673:104-112. [PMID: 38875782 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.06.060] [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: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Flexible electrodes based on conversion-type materials have potential applications in low-cost and high-performance flexible sodium-ion batteries (FSIBs), owing to their high theoretical capacity and appropriate sodiation potential. However, they suffer from flexible electrodes with poor mechanical properties and sluggish reaction kinetics. In this study, freestanding CoS2 nanoparticles coupled with graphene oxides and carbon nanotubes (CoS2/GO/CNTs) flexible films with robust and interconnected architectures were successfully synthesized. CoS2/GO/CNTs flexible film displays high electronic conductivity and superior mechanical properties (average tensile strength of 21.27 MPa and average toughness of 393.18 KJ m-3) owing to the defect bridge for electron transfer and the formation of the π-π interactions between CNTs and GO. In addition, the close contact between the CoS2 nanoparticles and carbon networks enabled by the Co-N chemical bond prevents the self-aggregation of the CoS2 nanoparticles. As a result, the CoS2/GO/CNTs flexible film delivered superior rate capability (213.5 mAh g-1 at 6 A g-1, better than most reported flexible anode) and long-term cycling stability. Moreover, the conversion reaction that occurred in the CoS2/GO/CNTs flexible film exhibited pseudocapacitive behavior. This study provides meaningful insights into the development of flexible electrodes with superior mechanical properties and electrochemical performance for energy storage.
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- Wen Ren
- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, PR China.
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- Hubei Engineering Research Center for Safety Monitoring of New Energy and Power Grid Equipment, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China
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- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, PR China.
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Qian C, Wang Z, Xu J, Fu D, Zhang F, Li A, Zhang Y, Li Z, Li H, Wu X. Promoting Cathodic Kinetics and Anodic Stability in Practical Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries with Bifunctional Electrolytes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:52466-52475. [PMID: 39297885 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c11644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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The development of room-temperature (RT) sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries is severely hindered due to the slow kinetics of the S cathode and the instability of the Na-metal anode. To overcome this, we introduced a dual-functional electrolyte cosolvent, trifluoromethanesulfonamide (TFMSA). Short-chain Na2Sx (1 ≤ x ≤ 2) can be effectively dissolved due to the strong H-S bond interaction between TFMSA and sulfides, which changes the S conversion process, thereby effectively enhancing the conversion kinetics of the cathode. Meanwhile, TFMSA can generate a stable solid electrolyte interphase on the Na-metal surface to protect it from soluble polysulfide attack. Therefore, the RT Na-S batteries using the ether electrolyte show a high initial discharge capacity of 896.6 mAh g-1 and a capacity retention rate of 73% after 150 cycles at 0.2C, and the pouch cell also demonstrates its practical performance. This work proposes a dual-functional electrolyte cosolvent selection principle to inspire the practical application of high-performance RT Na-S batteries.
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- Can Qian
- Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies, College of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, China
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- Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Changzhou 213022, China
- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, China
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- Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, China
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- Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Energy Storage Technologies, College of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, China
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- Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, China
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- Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, China
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- Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Co., Ltd., Liyang 213300, China
- i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Yang C, Liu H, Wang Y, Yang J, Yin H, Deng L, Bai Y, Zhao B, Xiao B, Han X. Universal, minute-scale synthesis of transition metal compound nanocatalysts via graphene-microwave system for enhancing sulfur kinetics in lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 671:653-663. [PMID: 38820849 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.198] [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: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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The application of Li-S batteries on large scale is held back by the sluggish sulfur kinetics and low synthesis efficiency of sulfur host. In addition, the preparation of catalysts that promote polysulfide redox kinetics is complex and time-consuming, reducing the cost of raw materials in Li-S. Here, a universal synthetic strategy for rapid fabrication of sulfur cathode and metal compounds nanocatalysts is reported based on microwave heating of graphene. Heat-sensitive materials can achieve rapid heating due to graphene reaching 500 ℃ within 4 s via microwave irradiation. The MoP-MoS2/rGO catalyst demonstrated in this work was synthesized within 60 s. When used for catalysts for Li-S batteries whose graphene/sulfur cathodes were also synthesized by microwave heating, enhanced catalytic effect for sulfur redox reaction was verified via experimental and DFT theoretical results. Benefiting from fast redox reaction (MoP), smooth Li+ diffusion pathways (MoS2), and large conductive network (rGO), the assembled Li-S battery with MoP-MoS2/rGO-Add@CS displays a remarkable initial specific capacity, stable lithium anode and good cycle stability (in pouch cells) using this two-pronged strategy. The work provides a practical strategy for advanced Li-S batteries toward a wide range of applications.
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- Chao Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- School of Energy and Electrical Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China; Key Laboratory of Smart Grid of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China.
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Yang Y, Sun Z, Wu Y, Liang Z, Li F, Zhu M, Liu J. Porous Organic Framework Materials (MOF, COF, and HOF) as the Multifunctional Separator for Rechargeable Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2401457. [PMID: 38733086 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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The separator is an important component in batteries, with the primary function of separating the positive and negative electrodes and allowing the free passage of ions. Porous organic framework materials have a stable connection structure, large specific surface area, and ordered pores, which are natural places to store electrolytes. And these materials with specific functions can be designed according to the needs of researchers. The performance of porous organic framework-based separators used in rechargeable lithium metal batteries is much better than that of polyethylene/propylene separators. In this paper, the three most classic organic framework materials (MOF, COF, and HOF) are analyzed and summarized. The applications of MOF, COF, and HOF separators in lithium-sulfur batteries, lithium metal anode, and solid electrolytes are reviewed. Meanwhile, the research progress of these three materials in different fields is discussed based on time. Finally, in the conclusion, the problems encountered by MOF, COF, and HOF in different fields as well as their future research priorities are presented. This review will provide theoretical guidance for the design of porous framework materials with specific functions and further stimulate researchers to conduct research on porous framework materials.
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- Yan Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, China
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Yan Y, Fu N, Shao W, Wang T, Liu Y, Niu Y, Zhang Y, Peng M, Yang Z. Pinpointing the Cl Coordination Effect on Mn-N 3-Cl Moiety Toward Boosting Reaction Kinetics and Suppressing Shuttle Effect in Li-S Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311799. [PMID: 38545998 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Single atom catalysts (SACs) are highly favored in Li-S batteries due to their excellent performance in promoting the conversion of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and inhibiting their shuttling. However, the intricate and interrelated microstructures pose a challenge in deciphering the correlation between the chemical environment surrounding the active site and its catalytic activity. Here, a novel SAC featuring a distinctive Mn-N3-Cl moiety anchored on B, N co-doped carbon nanotubes (MnN3Cl@BNC) is synthesized. Subsequently, the selective removal of the Cl ligands while inheriting other microstructures is performed to elucidate the effect of Cl coordination on catalytic activity. The Cl coordination effectively enhances the electron cloud density of the Mn-N3-Cl moiety, reducing the band gap and increasing the adsorption capacity and redox kinetics of LiPSs. As a modified separator for Li-S batteries, MnN3Cl@BNC exhibits high capacities of 1384.1 and 743 mAh g-1 at 0.1 and 3C, with a decay rate of only 0.06% per cycle over 700 cycles at 1 C, which is much better than that of MnN3OH@BNC. This study reveals that Cl coordination positively contributes to improving the catalytic activity of the Mn-N3-Cl moiety, providing a fresh perspective for the design of high-performance SACs.
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- Yurong Yan
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of D & A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, 455000, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of D & A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of D & A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, 455000, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, 455000, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, 455000, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of D & A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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Xiao BH, Xiao K, Li JX, Xiao CF, Cao S, Liu ZQ. Flexible electrochemical energy storage devices and related applications: recent progress and challenges. Chem Sci 2024; 15:11229-11266. [PMID: 39055032 PMCID: PMC11268522 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc02139h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Given the escalating demand for wearable electronics, there is an urgent need to explore cost-effective and environmentally friendly flexible energy storage devices with exceptional electrochemical properties. However, the existing types of flexible energy storage devices encounter challenges in effectively integrating mechanical and electrochemical performances. This review is intended to provide strategies for the design of components in flexible energy storage devices (electrode materials, gel electrolytes, and separators) with the aim of developing energy storage systems with excellent performance and deformability. Firstly, a concise overview is provided on the structural characteristics and properties of carbon-based materials and conductive polymer materials utilized in flexible energy storage devices. Secondly, the fabrication process and strategies for optimizing their structures are summarized. Subsequently, a comprehensive review is presented regarding the applications of carbon-based materials and conductive polymer materials in various fields of flexible energy storage, such as supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and zinc-ion batteries. Finally, the challenges and future directions for next-generation flexible energy storage systems are proposed.
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- Bo-Hao Xiao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Clean Energy and Materials/Key Laboratory for Clean Energy and Materials, Guangzhou University Guangzhou 510006 China
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Qian M, Wu F, Zhang J, Wang J, Song T, Tan G. Healable and Conductive Two-Dimensional Sulfur Iodide for High-Rate Sodium Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:32291-32297. [PMID: 38872393 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Self-healing functional materials can repair cracks and damage inside the battery, ensuring the stability of the battery material structure. This feature minimizes performance degradation during the charging and discharging processes, improving the efficiency and stability of the battery. Here, we have developed a novel healing conductive two-dimensional sulfur iodide (SI4) composite cathode. This process integrates both sulfur and iodine compounds into carbon nanocages, forming a SI4@C core-shell structure. This cathode design improves electrical conductivity and repairability, facilitates rapid activation, and ensures structural integrity, resulting in a typical Na-SI4 battery with high capacity and an exceptionally long cycle life. At 10.0 A g-1, the capacity of the Na-SI4 battery can still reach 217.4 mAh g-1 after more than 500 cycles, and the capacity decay rate per cycle is only 0.06%. In addition, the cathode exhibits a cascade redox reaction involving S and I, contributing to its high capacity. The in situ growth of a carbon shell further enhances the conductivity and structural robustness of the entire cathode. The flexibility and bendability of SI4@C-carbon cloth make it applicable for flexible electronic devices, providing more possibilities for battery design. The strategy of engineering a two-dimensional self-healing structure to construct a superior cathode is expected to be widely applied to other electrode materials. This study provides a new pathway for designing novel binary-conversion-type sodium-ion batteries with excellent long-term cycling performance.
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- Mengmeng Qian
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Experimental Center of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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Ye C, Li H, Chen Y, Hao J, Liu J, Shan J, Qiao SZ. The role of electrocatalytic materials for developing post-lithium metal||sulfur batteries. Nat Commun 2024; 15:4797. [PMID: 38839870 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49164-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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The exploration of post-Lithium (Li) metals, such as Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Aluminum (Al), and Zinc (Zn), for electrochemical energy storage has been driven by the limited availability of Li and the higher theoretical specific energies compared to the state-of-the-art Li-ion batteries. Post-Li metal||S batteries have emerged as a promising system for practical applications. Yet, the insufficient understanding of quantitative cell parameters and the mechanisms of sulfur electrocatalytic conversion hinder the advancement of these battery technologies. This perspective offers a comprehensive analysis of electrode parameters, including S mass loading, S content, electrolyte/S ratio, and negative/positive electrode capacity ratio, in establishing the specific energy (Wh kg-1) of post-Li metal||S batteries. Additionally, we critically evaluate the progress in investigating electrochemical sulfur conversion via homogeneous and heterogeneous electrocatalytic approaches in both non-aqueous Na/K/Mg/Ca/Al||S and aqueous Zn||S batteries. Lastly, we provide a critical outlook on potential research directions for designing practical post-Li metal||S batteries.
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- Chao Ye
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia.
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Guo Q, Wang C, Shang J, Yang Y, Xie C, Luo Y, Rong M, Pei Y, Gao Y, Zheng Z. A Freestanding, Dissolution- and Diffusion-Limiting, Flexible Sulfur Electrode Enables High Specific Capacity at High Mass Loading. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400041. [PMID: 38469733 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The acquisition of stable and high-areal-capacity S cathodes over 10 mA h cm-2 is a critical and indispensable step to realize the high energy density configuration. However, increasing the areal capacity of S cathodes often deteriorates the specific capacity and stability due to the aggravated dissolution of S and diffusion of solvable polysulfides in the thick electrode. Herein, the design of a freestanding composite cathode that leverages 3D covalent binding sites and chemical adsorption environment to offer dissolution-limiting and diffusion-blocking functions of S species is reported. By employing this architecture, the coin cell exhibits excellent cycling stability and an exceptional specific capacity of 1444.3 mA h g-1 (13 mA h cm-2), and the pouch cell configuration manifests a noteworthy areal capacity exceeding 11 mA h cm-2. This performance is coupled with excellent flexibility, demonstrated through consecutive bending cycle tests, even at a sulfur loading of 9.00 mg cm-2. This study lays the foundation for the development of flexible Li-S batteries with increased loading capacities and exceptional performance.
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- Qianyi Guo
- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- State Key Laboratory for Ultra-Precision Machining Technology, Research Institute for Smart Energy, Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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Li XY, Feng S, Song YW, Zhao CX, Li Z, Chen ZX, Cheng Q, Chen X, Zhang XQ, Li BQ, Huang JQ, Zhang Q. Kinetic Evaluation on Lithium Polysulfide in Weakly Solvating Electrolyte toward Practical Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:14754-14764. [PMID: 38754363 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c02603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are highly considered as next-generation energy storage techniques. Weakly solvating electrolyte with low lithium polysulfide (LiPS) solvating power promises Li anode protection and improved cycling stability. However, the cathodic LiPS kinetics is inevitably deteriorated, resulting in severe cathodic polarization and limited energy density. Herein, the LiPS kinetic degradation mechanism in weakly solvating electrolytes is disclosed to construct high-energy-density Li-S batteries. Activation polarization instead of concentration or ohmic polarization is identified as the dominant kinetic limitation, which originates from higher charge-transfer activation energy and a changed rate-determining step. To solve the kinetic issue, a titanium nitride (TiN) electrocatalyst is introduced and corresponding Li-S batteries exhibit reduced polarization, prolonged cycling lifespan, and high actual energy density of 381 Wh kg-1 in 2.5 Ah-level pouch cells. This work clarifies the LiPS reaction mechanism in protective weakly solvating electrolytes and highlights the electrocatalytic regulation strategy toward high-energy-density and long-cycling Li-S batteries.
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- Xi-Yao Li
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Taishan University, Taian, Shandong 271021, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Wei C, Xi B, Wang P, Wang Z, An X, Li Y, Feng J, Xiong S. Rapid Growth of Bi 2Se 3 Nanodots on MXene Nanosheets at Room Temperature for Promoting Sulfur Redox Kinetics. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:8853-8862. [PMID: 38692832 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Li-S batteries are hampered by problems with their cathodes and anodes simultaneously. The improvement of Li-S batteries needs to consider both the anode and cathode. Herein, a Bi2Se3@MXene composite is prepared for the first time by rapidly growing Bi2Se3 nanodots on two-dimensional (2D) MXene nanosheets at room temperature through simply adding high-reactive hydroxyethylthioselenide in Bi3+/MXene aqueous solution. Bi2Se3@MXene exhibits a 2D structure due to the template effect of 2D MXene. Bi2Se3@MXene can not only facilitate the conversion of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) but also inhibit their shuttling in the S cathode due to its catalytic effect and adsorption force with LiPSs. Bi2Se3@MXene can also be used as an interfacial lithiophilic layer to inhibit Li dendrite growth in the Li metal anode. Theoretical calculations reveal that Bi2Se3 nanodots in Bi2Se3@MXene can effectively boost the adsorption ability with LiPSs, and the MXene in Bi2Se3@MXene can accelerate the electron transport. Under the bidirectional regulation of Bi2Se3@MXene in the Li metal anode and S cathode, the Li-S battery shows an enhanced electrochemical performance.
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- Chuanliang Wei
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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Qin J, Pei F, Wang R, Wu L, Han Y, Xiao P, Shen Y, Yuan L, Huang Y, Wang D. Sulfur Vacancies and 1T Phase-Rich MoS 2 Nanosheets as an Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interphase for 400 Wh kg -1 Lithium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312773. [PMID: 38349072 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Constructing large-area artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) to suppress Li dendrites growth and electrolyte consumption is essential for high-energy-density Li metal batteries (LMBs). Herein, chemically exfoliated ultrathin MoS2 nanosheets (EMoS2) as an artificial SEI are scalable transfer-printed on Li-anode (EMoS2@Li). The EMoS2 with a large amount of sulfur vacancies and 1T phase-rich acts as a lithiophilic interfacial ion-transport skin to reduce the Li nucleation overpotential and regulate Li+ flux. With favorable Young's modulus and homogeneous continuous layered structure, the proposed EMoS2@Li effectively suppresses the growth of Li dendrites and repeat breaking/reforming of the SEI. As a result, the assembled EMoS2@Li||LiFePO4 and EMoS2@Li||LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 batteries demonstrate high-capacity retention of 93.5% and 92% after 1000 cycles and 300 cycles, respectively, at ultrahigh cathode loading of 20 mg cm-2. Ultrasonic transmission technology confirms the admirable ability of EMoS2@Li to inhibit Li dendrites in practical pouch batteries. Remarkably, the Ah-class EMoS2@Li||LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 pouch battery exhibits an energy density of 403 Wh kg-1 over 100 cycles with the low negative/positive capacity ratio of 1.8 and electrolyte/capacity ratio of 2.1 g Ah-1. The strategy of constructing an artificial SEI by sulfur vacancies-rich and 1T phase-rich ultrathin MoS2 nanosheets provides new guidance to realize high-energy-density LMBs with long cycling stability.
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- Jinlei Qin
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage (Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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Liu Y, Cai D, Zheng F, Qin Z, Li Y, Li W, Li A, Zhao Y, Zhang J. A carbon quantum dot-decorated g-C 3N 4 composite as a sulfur hosting material for lithium-sulfur batteries. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:7035-7043. [PMID: 38563460 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt00511b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Although lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have attracted strong consideration regarding their fundamental mechanism and energy applications, the inferior cycling performance and low reaction rate caused by the "shuttling effect" and the sluggish reaction kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) impede their practical application. In this work, graphitic C3N4 (g-C3N4) assembled with highly-dispersed nitrogen-containing carbon quantum dots (CQDs) is designed as a cooperative catalyst to accelerate the reaction kinetics of LiPS conversion, the precipitation of Li2S during discharging, and insoluble Li2S decomposition during the charging process. Meanwhile, the introduction of CQDs improves the conductivity of the g-C3N4 substrate, showing great significance for the construction of high-performance electrocatalysts. As a result, the as-obtained composite shows efficient adsorption and electrochemical conversion of LiPSs, and the Li-S batteries assembled with CQDs/g-C3N4 exhibit an initial specific capacity of 1300.0 mA h g-1 at the current density of 0.1C and retain 582.3 mA h g-1 after 200 cycles. The electrode with the modified composite displays a greater capacity contribution of Li2S precipitation (175.7 mA h g-1), indicating an enhanced catalytic activity of g-C3N4 decorated by CQDs. The rational design of CQDs/g-C3N4 as a sulfur host could be an effective strategy for developing high performance Li-S batteries.
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- Yang Liu
- College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- Shaoxing Institute of Technology, Shanghai University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200072, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering/Materials and Manufacturing Futures Institute, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Shaoxing Institute of Technology, Shanghai University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fujian 350108, China
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Wen Y, Lin X, Sun X, Wang S, Wang J, Liu H, Xu X. A biomass-rich, self-healable, and high-adhesive polymer binder for advanced lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:647-656. [PMID: 38266346 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Although lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have attracted a great deal of attention due to their ultrahigh energy density, the significant dissolution and shuttle of polysulfides, coupled with the unstable electrode structure, result in a substantial decline in capacity, thereby hindering their practical application in rapidly advancing energy storage systems. In this work, we prepare an environmentally friendly binder (LA-GA) that possesses self-healing abilities and high adhesion by combining dynamic disulfide (SS) bonds with abundant polar functional groups. Significantly, the self-healing capability provided by SS bonds facilitates the repair of cracks resulting from cathode volume expansion. Simultaneously, the polar functional groups (carboxyl and pyrogallol) not only enhance adhesion, preserving cathode integrity, but also effectively participate in lithium polysulfide adsorption, thereby inhibiting the shuttle effect. As a result, sulfur cathodes incorporating the LA-GA binder demonstrate favorable cycling stability, with a high capacity retention of 81.9 % when tested at 0.2C for 100 cycles. Additionally, the long-term cycling performance is satisfactory, showing a small capacity decline rate of 0.0469 % per cycle over 700 cycles at 1.0C.
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- Yong Wen
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Key Lab. of Chemical Engineering of Forest Products, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Key Lab. of Chemical Engineering of Forest Products, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China; Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Technology of Fujian Province University, Wuyi University, Wuyishan 354300, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Material, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Key Lab. of Chemical Engineering of Forest Products, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Yue B, Wang L, Zhang N, Xie Y, Yu W, Ma Q, Wang J, Liu G, Dong X. Dual-Confinement Effect of Nanocages@Nanotubes Suppresses Polysulfide Shuttle Effect for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308603. [PMID: 38009482 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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The shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) severely hinders the development and commercialization of lithium-sulfur batteries, and the design of high-conductive carbon fiber-host material has become a key solution to suppress the shuttle effect. In this work, a unique Co/CoN-carbon nanocages@TiO2-carbon nanotubes structure (NC@TiO2-CNTs) is constructed using an electrospinning and nitriding process. Lithium-sulfur batteries using NC@TiO2-CNTs as cathode host materials exhibit high sulfur utilization (1527 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C) and can still maintain a discharge capacity of 663 mAh g-1 at a high current density of 5 C, and the capacity loss is only 0.056% per cycle during 500 cycles at 1 C. It is worth noting that even under extreme conditions (sulfur-loading = 90%, surface-loading = 5.0 mg cm-2 (S), and E/S = 6.63 µL mg-1), the lithium-sulfur batteries can still provide a reversible capacity of 4 mAh cm-2. Throughdensity functional theory calculations, it has been found that the Co/CoN heterostructures can adsorb and catalyze LiPSs conversion effectively. Simultaneously, the TiO2 can adsorb LiPSs and transfer Li+ selectively, achieving dual confinement for the shuttle effect of LiPSs (nanocages and nanotubes). The new findings provide a new performance enhancement strategy for the commercialization of lithium-sulfur batteries.
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- Bin Yue
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Nanotechnology at Universities of Jilin Province, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Nanotechnology at Universities of Jilin Province, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Nanotechnology at Universities of Jilin Province, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Nanotechnology at Universities of Jilin Province, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Nanotechnology at Universities of Jilin Province, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Nanotechnology at Universities of Jilin Province, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China
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Wang P, Wang H, Li N, Sun J, Hong B. Mo 2C-MoP heterostructure regulate the adsorption energy of electrocatalysts in high-performance Li-S batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 658:497-505. [PMID: 38128193 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.107] [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: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The cathodic polysulfides electrocatalyst, such as Mo2C, offers a promising approach to mitigate the shuttling effect by providing strong polysulfide adsorption and catalyst abilities to improve the electrochemical performance of Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. However, according to the Sabatier principle, excessive adsorption of Mo2C undermines the conversion of polysulfides. This undesirable effect can be mitigated by forming the heterostructure of Mo2C-MoP. Even more importantly, the introduction of MoP can prevent the surface gelation of Mo2C and expose more active sites. Consequently, the Li-S batteries with the Mo2C-MoP sulfur host exhibit outstanding long-term cycling stability, showcasing a mere 0.035% capacity decay per cycle over 800 cycles at 1 C. This work on the balance between adsorption capacity and catalytic active of cathodic polysulfides electrocatalyst provides a new vision for realizing a high-performance Li-S batteries.
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- Peng Wang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050000, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, Hunan, China.
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Liang H, Zeng Z, Qiao Z, Li Y, Wang C. The heterointerface effect to boost the catalytic performance of single atom catalysts for sulfur conversion in lithium-sulfur batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:5858-5867. [PMID: 38305023 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05883b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are considered as one of the promising next-generation energy storage devices due to their characteristics of high energy density and low cost. However, the shuttle effect and sluggish conversion of lithium polysulfide (LiPs) have hindered their commercial applications. To address these issues, in our previous works, we have screened several highly efficient single atom catalysts (SACs) (MN4@G, M = V, Mo and W) with atomically dispersed transition metal atoms supported by nitrogen doped graphene based on high throughput calculations. Nevertheless, they still suffer from low loading of metal centers and unsatisfactory capability for accelerating the reaction kinetics. To tackle such problems, based on first-principles calculations, we systematically investigated the heterointerface effect on the catalytic performance of such three MN4@G toward sulfur conversion upon forming heterostructures with 5 typical two-dimensional materials of TiS2, C3N4, BN, graphene and reduced graphene oxide. Guided by efficient descriptors proposed in our previous work, we screened VN4@G/TiS2, MoN4@G/TiS2 and WN4@G/TiS2 possessing low Li2S decomposition barriers of 0.54, 0.44 and 0.41 eV, respectively. They also possess enhanced capabilities for catalyzing the sulfur reduction reaction as well as stabilizing soluble LiPs. More interestingly, the heterointerface can enhance the capability of the carbon atoms far away from the metal centers for trapping LiPs. This work shows that introducing a heterointerface is a promising strategy to boost the performance of SACs in Li-S batteries.
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- Haikuan Liang
- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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- State key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China.
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Li B, Wang P, Yuan J, Song N, Feng J, Xiong S, Xi B. Origin of Phase Engineering CoTe 2 Alloy Toward Kinetics-Reinforced and Dendrite-Free Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309324. [PMID: 38048638 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Slow electrochemistry kinetics and dendrite growth are major obstacles for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The investigations over the polymorph effect require more endeavors to further access the related catalyst design principles. Herein, the systematic evaluation of CoTe2 alloy with two polymorphs regarding sulfur reduction reaction (SRR) and lithium plating/stripping is reported. As disclosed by theoretical calculations and electrochemical measurements, the orthorhombic (o-) and hexagonal (h-) CoTe2 make a substantial difference. The reactivity origin of the CoTe2 polymorphs is explored. The higher position of d-band centers for the Co atoms on the o-CoTe2 leads to a higher displacement of the antibonding state; the lower antibonding state occupancy, the more effective the interaction with the sulfide moieties and lithium. Hence, o-CoTe2 annihilates h-CoTe2 and exhibits better catalysis and more uniform lithium deposition, consolidated by excellent performance of full cell made of o-CoTe2 . It keeps stable charging/discharging for 800 cycles at 0.5 C with only 0.055% capacity decay per cycle and even achieves an areal capacity of 6.5 mAh cm-2 at lean electrolyte and high sulfur loading of 6.4 mg cm-2 . This work establishes the mechanistic perspective about the catalysts in Li-S batteries and provides new insight into the unified solution.
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- Bin Li
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250100, P. R. China
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Gao R, Zhang M, Han Z, Xiao X, Wu X, Piao Z, Lao Z, Nie L, Wang S, Zhou G. Unraveling the Coupling Effect between Cathode and Anode toward Practical Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2303610. [PMID: 37500064 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The localized reaction heterogeneity of the sulfur cathode and the uneven Li deposition on the Li anode are intractable issues for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries under practical operation. Despite impressive progress in separately optimizing the sulfur cathode or Li anode, a comprehensive understanding of the highly coupled relationship between the cathode and anode is still lacking. In this work, inspired by the Butler-Volmer equation, a binary descriptor (IBD ) assisting the rational structural design of sulfur cathode by simultaneously considering the mass-transport index (Imass ) and the charge-transfer index (Icharge ) is identified, and subsequently the relationship between IBD and the morphological evolution of Li anode is established. Guided by the IBD , a scalable electrode providing interpenetrated flow channels for efficient mass/charge transfer, full utilization of active sulfur, and mechanically elastic support for aggressive electrochemical reactions under practical conditions is reported. These characteristics induce a homogenous distribution of local current densities and reduced reaction heterogeneity on both sides of the cathode and anode. Impressive energy density of 318 Wh kg-1 and 473 Wh L-1 in an Ah-level pouch cell can be achieved by the design concept. This work offers a promising paradigm for unlocking the interaction between cathode and anode and designing high-energy practical Li-S batteries.
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- Runhua Gao
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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Zeng T, Yu H, Luo D, Guan H, He H, Zhang C. Ultrathick GeP Anode To Balance the Extreme Load and Compliance for High Areal Capacity Flexible Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55779-55789. [PMID: 37991386 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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The ever-growing application of miniaturized electric devices calls for the manufacturing of energy storage systems with a high areal energy density. Thick electrode design is a promising strategy to acquire high areal energy density by enhancing active mass loading and minimizing inactive components. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics and poor electrode mechanical stability that are accompanied by the increased electrode thickness remain unsolved problems. Herein, for the first time, we propose a novel chemical cross-linking strategy to fabricate GeP thick electrodes with adjustable electrode thicknesses and active mass loadings for high areal capacity sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The chemical cross-linking between carboxylic multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and pyrolysis cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) forms a 3D network that encloses GeP nanoparticles, which guarantees fast charge transfer, efficient stress relief, and alleviated volume expansion/shrinkage of the electrode. The hierarchical porous structure generates numerous interconnected channels for unfettered Na+ diffusion, ensuring uncompromised reaction kinetics as the electrode thickness increases. As a result, the ultrathick 1031 μm GeP@C-CNTs-CNFs electrode featuring a mass loading of 18.3 mg cm-2 delivers an ultrahigh areal capacity of 10.58 mAh cm-2 accompanied by superior cycling stability, which outperforms all reported Ge-based electrodes (generally below 1.5 mAh cm-2). This work sheds insightful light on designing high areal capacity flexible thick electrodes for the applications of miniaturized electric devices.
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- Tianbiao Zeng
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Fan Z, Tao J, Peng S, Yang Y, Stiernet P, Tang J, Wang Y, Pan C, Gu S, Yuan J, Han K, Yu G. Porous Ionic Network/CNT Composite Separator as a Polysulfide Snaring Shield for High Performance Lithium-Sulfur Battery. Macromol Rapid Commun 2023; 44:e2300451. [PMID: 37795776 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery features a high theoretical energy density, but the shuttle of soluble polysulfides between the two electrodes often results in a rapid capacity decay. Herein, a straightforward electrostatic adsorption strategy based on a cross-linked polyimidazolium separator as a snaring shield of polysulfides is reported, which suppresses the undesirable migration of polysulfides to the anode. The porous ionic network (PIN)-modified carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are successfully prepared and coated onto a commercial porous polypropylene membrane in a vacuum-filtration step. The favorable affinity of the imidazolium ring toward polysulfide via the polar interaction and the electrostatic effect of ions mitigates the undesirable shuttle of polysulfides in the electrolyte, improving the Li─S battery in terms of rate performance and cycling life. Compared to the reference PIN-free CNT-coated separator, the PIN/CNT-coated one has an increased initial capacity of 1.3 folds (up to 1394.8 mAh g-1 for PIN/CNT/PP-3) at 0.1 C.
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- Zhiwen Fan
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Superlattices and Microstructures, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, SE-10691, Sweden
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, SE-10691, Sweden
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Tian H, Wang J, Lai G, Dou Y, Gao J, Duan Z, Feng X, Wu Q, He X, Yao L, Zeng L, Liu Y, Yang X, Zhao J, Zhuang S, Shi J, Qu G, Yu XF, Chu PK, Jiang G. Renaissance of elemental phosphorus materials: properties, synthesis, and applications in sustainable energy and environment. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:5388-5484. [PMID: 37455613 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs01018f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The polymorphism of phosphorus-based materials has garnered much research interest, and the variable chemical bonding structures give rise to a variety of micro and nanostructures. Among the different types of materials containing phosphorus, elemental phosphorus materials (EPMs) constitute the foundation for the synthesis of related compounds. EPMs are experiencing a renaissance in the post-graphene era, thanks to recent advancements in the scaling-down of black phosphorus, amorphous red phosphorus, violet phosphorus, and fibrous phosphorus and consequently, diverse classes of low-dimensional sheets, ribbons, and dots of EPMs with intriguing properties have been produced. The nanostructured EPMs featuring tunable bandgaps, moderate carrier mobility, and excellent optical absorption have shown great potential in energy conversion, energy storage, and environmental remediation. It is thus important to have a good understanding of the differences and interrelationships among diverse EPMs, their intrinsic physical and chemical properties, the synthesis of specific structures, and the selection of suitable nanostructures of EPMs for particular applications. In this comprehensive review, we aim to provide an in-depth analysis and discussion of the fundamental physicochemical properties, synthesis, and applications of EPMs in the areas of energy conversion, energy storage, and environmental remediation. Our evaluations are based on recent literature on well-established phosphorus allotropes and theoretical predictions of new EPMs. The objective of this review is to enhance our comprehension of the characteristics of EPMs, keep abreast of recent advances, and provide guidance for future research of EPMs in the fields of chemistry and materials science.
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- Haijiang Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China.
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China.
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China.
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China.
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China.
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Pan H, Cheng Z, Zhou Z, Xie S, Zhang W, Han N, Guo W, Fransaer J, Luo J, Cabot A, Wübbenhorst M. Boosting Lean Electrolyte Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance with Transition Metals: A Comprehensive Review. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:165. [PMID: 37386313 PMCID: PMC10310691 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01137-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have received widespread attention, and lean electrolyte Li-S batteries have attracted additional interest because of their higher energy densities. This review systematically analyzes the effect of the electrolyte-to-sulfur (E/S) ratios on battery energy density and the challenges for sulfur reduction reactions (SRR) under lean electrolyte conditions. Accordingly, we review the use of various polar transition metal sulfur hosts as corresponding solutions to facilitate SRR kinetics at low E/S ratios (< 10 µL mg-1), and the strengths and limitations of different transition metal compounds are presented and discussed from a fundamental perspective. Subsequently, three promising strategies for sulfur hosts that act as anchors and catalysts are proposed to boost lean electrolyte Li-S battery performance. Finally, an outlook is provided to guide future research on high energy density Li-S batteries.
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- Hui Pan
- Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Faculty of Science, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Lab of Electrolytes and Phase Change Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, People's Republic of China.
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- Advanced Materials Department, Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), Sant Adria del Besos, 08930, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Faculty of Science, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium.
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Xie F, Xu C, Song Y, Liang Q, Ji J, Wang S. 2D-2D heterostructure of ionic liquid-exfoliated MoS 2/MXene as lithium polysulfide barrier for Li-S batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 636:528-536. [PMID: 36652828 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Suppressing the dissolution and shuttling of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) in electrolytes in lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) is the focus of researchers. Herein, functional liquid phase exfoliated MoS2 and MXene (IL-MoS2/MX) interlayer is proposed as the separator of LSBs. The unique alternating intercalation structure of the IL-MoS2/MX interlayer provides a channel for ion transport while achieving uniform Li+ deposition on the anode side. Moreover, IL-MoS2 achieves physical and chemical anchoring to LiPSs and lowers the energy barrier for battery reactions. As a result, the separator in the coin cell delivers an initial capacity of 764.4 mAh·g-1 at 1C and high retention of 58.7 % after 700 cycles, with a decay only 0.059 % per cycle. Simultaneously, the excellent stability is also verified under varying current densities. Beyond that, ionic conductivity and lithium-ion migration number are adopted to confirm unique ion transport channels and uniform deposition of lithium. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, S8 and Li2S decomposition and nucleation energy barrier analysis are performed to verify the adsorption and catalytic conversion mechanisms. The convenient preparation and excellent performance of IL-MoS2/MX provide a design strategy for functionalized interlayers for LSBs, and the possibility for commercialization.
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- Fangwei Xie
- School of Mechatronic Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China.
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou 313001, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- School of Mechatronic Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, PR China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou 313001, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China.
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Tomer VK, Malik R, Tjong J, Sain M. State and future implementation perspectives of porous carbon-based hybridized matrices for lithium sulfur battery. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Shin CH, Lee HY, Gyan-Barimah C, Yu JH, Yu JS. Magnesium: properties and rich chemistry for new material synthesis and energy applications. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:2145-2192. [PMID: 36799134 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00810f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Magnesium (Mg) has many unique properties suitable for applications in the fields of energy conversion and storage. These fields presently rely on noble metals for efficient performance. However, among other challenges, noble metals have low natural abundance, which undermines their sustainability. Mg has a high negative standard reduction potential and a unique crystal structure, and its low melting point at 650 °C makes it a good candidate to replace or supplement numerous other metals in various energy applications. These attractive features are particularly helpful for improving the properties and limits of materials in energy systems. However, knowledge of Mg and its practical uses is still limited, despite recent studies which have reported Mg's key roles in synthesizing new structures and modifying the chemical properties of materials. At present, information about Mg chemistry has been rather scattered without any organized report. The present review highlights the chemistry of Mg and its uses in energy applications such as electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and secondary batteries, among others. Future perspectives on the development of Mg-based materials are further discussed to identify the challenges that need to be addressed.
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- Cheol-Hwan Shin
- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea.
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Cobalt-Carbon nanotubes supported on V 2O 3 nanorods as sulfur hosts for High-performance Lithium-Sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 640:877-889. [PMID: 36907148 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.02.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Exploring advanced sulfur cathode materials with high catalytic activity to accelerate the slow redox reactions of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) is of great significance for lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). In this study, a coral-like hybrid composed of cobalt nanoparticle-embedded N-doped carbon nanotubes supported by Vanadium (III) oxide (V2O3) nanorods (Co-CNTs/C @V2O3) was designed as an efficient sulfur host using a simple annealing process. Characterization combined with electrochemical analysis confirmed that the V2O3 nanorods exhibited enhanced LiPSs adsorption capacity, and the in situ grown short-length Co-CNTs improved electron/mass transport and enhanced the catalytic activity for conversion to LiPSs. Owing to these merits, the S@Co-CNTs/C@V2O3 cathode exhibits effective capacity and cycle lifetime. Its initial capacity was 864 mAh g-1 at 1.0C and remained at 594 mAh g-1 after 800cycles with a decay rate of 0.039%. Furthermore, even at a high sulfur loading (4.5 mg cm-2), S@Co-CNTs/C@V2O3 also shows acceptable initial capacity of 880 mAh g-1 at 0.5C. This study provides new ideas for preparing long-cycle S-hosting cathodes for LSBs.
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Li W, Wang P, Zhang M, Pan H, He X, He P, Zhou H. Functional CNTs@EMIM + -Br - Electrode Enabling Polysulfides Confining and Deposition Regulating for Solid-State Li-Sulfur Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205809. [PMID: 36433840 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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With an extremely high theoretical energy density, poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based solid-state lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are emerging as one of the most feasible and safest battery storage systems. However, the long-term cycling performance is severely impeded by polysulfides (Li2 Sn , n = 4-8) shuttling and terrible electrode passivation from the electronic insulating Li2 S. Here, a novel cathode through chemically grafted 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide (EMIM+ -Br- ) to carbon nanotube (CNTs) for PEO-based Li-S batteries is reported (CNTs@EMIM-Br/S). Concretely, bi-functional mediator EMIM+ -Br- not only inhibits the polysulfides shuttling by strong chemical interactions via EMIM+ , but also facilitates the electrochemical kinetics for promoting the formation of 3D particulate Li2 S through high donor anion (Br- ). Satisfactorily, dual-function CNTs@EMIM-Br/S cathode exhibits high sulfur utilization with the capacity of up to 1298 mAh g-1 , and keeps high capacity retention of 80.2% at 0.2 C after 350 cycles, exceeding that of many reported PEO-based solid-state Li-S batteries. This work will open a new door for rationally designed architecture to enable the practical applications of advanced Li-S batteries.
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- Wei Li
- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, P. R. China
- School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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Fan X, Zhong C, Liu J, Ding J, Deng Y, Han X, Zhang L, Hu W, Wilkinson DP, Zhang J. Opportunities of Flexible and Portable Electrochemical Devices for Energy Storage: Expanding the Spotlight onto Semi-solid/Solid Electrolytes. Chem Rev 2022; 122:17155-17239. [PMID: 36239919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The ever-increasing demand for flexible and portable electronics has stimulated research and development in building advanced electrochemical energy devices which are lightweight, ultrathin, small in size, bendable, foldable, knittable, wearable, and/or stretchable. In such flexible and portable devices, semi-solid/solid electrolytes besides anodes and cathodes are the necessary components determining the energy/power performances. By serving as the ion transport channels, such semi-solid/solid electrolytes may be beneficial to resolving the issues of leakage, electrode corrosion, and metal electrode dendrite growth. In this paper, the fundamentals of semi-solid/solid electrolytes (e.g., chemical composition, ionic conductivity, electrochemical window, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and other attractive features), the electrode-electrolyte interfacial properties, and their relationships with the performance of various energy devices (e.g., supercapacitors, secondary ion batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, and metal-air batteries) are comprehensively reviewed in terms of materials synthesis and/or characterization, functional mechanisms, and device assembling for performance validation. The most recent advancements in improving the performance of electrochemical energy devices are summarized with focuses on analyzing the existing technical challenges (e.g., solid electrolyte interphase formation, metal electrode dendrite growth, polysulfide shuttle issue, electrolyte instability in half-open battery structure) and the strategies for overcoming these challenges through modification of semi-solid/solid electrolyte materials. Several possible directions for future research and development are proposed for going beyond existing technological bottlenecks and achieving desirable flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices to fulfill their practical applications. It is expected that this review may provide the readers with a comprehensive cross-technology understanding of the semi-solid/solid electrolytes for facilitating their current and future researches on the flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices.
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- Xiayue Fan
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Institute for Sustainable Energy, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, China
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Zeng L, Zhu J, Chu PK, Huang L, Wang J, Zhou G, Yu XF. Catalytic Effects of Electrodes and Electrolytes in Metal-Sulfur Batteries: Progress and Prospective. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2204636. [PMID: 35903947 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Metal-sulfur (M-S) batteries are promising energy-storage devices due to their advantages such as large energy density and the low cost of the raw materials. However, M-S batteries suffer from many drawbacks. Endowing the electrodes and electrolytes with the proper catalytic activity is crucial to improve the electrochemical properties of M-S batteries. With regard to the S cathodes, advanced electrode materials with enhanced electrocatalytic effects can capture polysulfides and accelerate electrochemical conversion and, as for the metal anodes, the proper electrode materials can provide active sites for metal deposition to reduce the deposition potential barrier and control the electroplating or stripping process. Moreover, an advanced electrolyte with desirable design can catalyze electrochemical reactions on the cathode and anode in high-performance M-S batteries. In this review, recent progress pertaining to the design of advanced electrode materials and electrolytes with the proper catalytic effects is summarized. The current progress of S cathodes and metal anodes in different types of M-S batteries are discussed and future development directions are described. The objective is to provide a comprehensive review on the current state-of-the-art S cathodes and metal anodes in M-S batteries and research guidance for future development of this important class of batteries.
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- Linchao Zeng
- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Materials Interfaces Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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Liu G, Wan J, Shi Y, Guo H, Song Y, Jiang K, Guo Y, Wen R, Wan L. Direct Tracking of Additive‐Regulated Evolution on the Lithium Anode in Quasi‐Solid‐State Lithium–Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS 2022; 12. [DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202201411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/10/2024]
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AbstractThe complicated problems confronted by lithium (Li) anode hinder the practical application of quasi‐solid‐state lithium‐sulfur (QSSLS) batteries. However, the interfacial processes and reaction mechanisms, which are still vague, pose challenges to disclose. Herein, the insoluble sulfides stacking and Li dendrites growth on the Li anode are real‐time monitored via in‐situ atomic force microscopy inside the working QSSLS batteries. In the LiNO3‐added electrolyte, it is detected that the formation process of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) involves two stages, forming loose nanoparticles (NPs, ≈102 nm) at the open circuit potential and dense NPs (≈74 nm) during discharging owing to the synergism of Li polysulfides (LiPSs) and LiNO3. The compact SEI film not only blocks the erosion of LiPSs but also homogenizes the Li deposition behaviors, leading to the electrochemical performance enhancement of QSSLS batteries. These straightforward insights uncover the additive‐manipulated morphological/chemical evolution and interfacial properties and thus facilitate the improvement of QSSLS batteries.
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- Gui‐Xian Liu
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Dongguan TAFEL New Energy Technology Co., Ltd Dongguan 523000 China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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Ren L, Zhang B. Room temperature liquid metals for flexible alkali metal-chalcogen batteries. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2022; 2:20210182. [PMID: 37325500 PMCID: PMC10190926 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexibility has become a certain trend in the development of secondary batteries to meet the requirements of wide portability and applicability. On account of their intrinsic high energy density, flexible alkali metal-chalcogen batteries are attracting increasing interest. Although great advances have been made in promoting the electrochemical performance of metal-S or metal-Se batteries, explorations on flexible chalcogen-based batteries are still limited. Extensive and rational use of soft materials for electrodes is the main bottleneck. The re-emergence of safe liquid metals (LMs), which provide an ideal combination of metallic and fluidic properties at room temperature, offers a fascinating paradigm for constructing flexible chalcogen batteries. They may provide dendrite-free anodes and restrain the dissolution of polysulfides and polyselenides for cathodes. From this perspective, we elaborate on the appealing features of LMs for the construction of flexible metal-chalcogen batteries. Recent advances on LM-based battery are discussed, covering novel liquid alkali metals as anodes and LM-sulfur hybrids as cathodes, with the focus placed on durable high-energy-density output and self-healing flexible capability. At last, perspectives are proposed on the future development of LM-based chalcogen batteries, and the viable strategies to meet the current challenges that are obstructing more practical flexible chalcogen batteries.
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- Long Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and EngineeringWuhan University of TechnologyWuhanP. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsAustralian Institute of Innovative MaterialsUniversity of Wollongong, Innovation CampusNorth WollongongNew South WalesAustralia
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringChongqing UniversityChongqingP. R. China
- Center of Advanced Energy Technology and Electrochemistry, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary StudiesChongqing UniversityChongqingP. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsAustralian Institute of Innovative MaterialsUniversity of Wollongong, Innovation CampusNorth WollongongNew South WalesAustralia
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Si L, Wang J, Xu X. Reduced Graphene Oxide-Coated Separator to Activate Dead Potassium for Efficient Potassium Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:5505. [PMID: 36013642 PMCID: PMC9412676 DOI: 10.3390/ma15165505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Potassium (K) metal batteries (KMBs) have the advantages of relatively low electric potential (-2.93 V), high specific capacity (687 mAh g-1), and low cost, which are highly appealing to manufacturers of portable electric products and vehicles. However, the large amounts of "dead K" caused by K dendrite growth and volumetric expansion can cause severe K metal anode deactivation. Here, a thin layer of conductive reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was coated on a GF separator (rGO@GF) to activate the generated dead K. Compared with the batteries adopting an original separator, those adopting a modified separator have significantly improved specific capacity and cycling stability. The life of full-cell of KMBs combining an rGO@GF separator with synthesized K0.51V2O5 is expected to exceed 400 cycles, with an initial capacity of 92 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 and an attenuation rate per cycle as low as 0.03%. Our work demonstrates that a composite separator of high conductivity is beneficial for high performance KMBs.
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- Liping Si
- School of Materials Science and Hydrogen Energy, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Hydrogen Energy, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Zhao Y, Wu L, Yu Y, Dai Y, Liao B, Pang H. Construction of a fast Li-ion path in a MOF-derived Fe 3O 4@NC sulfur host enables high-rate lithium-sulfur batteries. Dalton Trans 2022; 51:11665-11674. [PMID: 35848432 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt01876d] [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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Besides the adjustment of the active centres, the precisely designed microstructures of the carbon hosts also play a significant role in improving the battery performance. Herein, MOF-derived Fe3O4@NCs were prepared through a molten salt-assisted calcination method at different carbonization temperatures. Compared with the materials obtained at 700 °C, LK450 calcined at a lower temperature of 450 °C maintains suitable pore sizes and more N-doping and exhibits excellent Li-ion transport performance. Thus, the S/LK450 cathode can achieve an outstanding rate performance of up to 5 C (∼528 mA h g-1) and an extremely low capacity decay of 0.037% per cycle after 500 cycles at 1C. Notably, even with a high sulfur loading (4.0 mg cm-2), the S/LK450 cathode can still deliver a high capacity of 673 mA h g-1 at 0.2C after 100 cycles. Briefly, this work demonstrates the superiorities to prepare the samples at relatively low carbonization temperatures, which guarantee a better ion path structure and sufficient N-doping in the carbon skeleton.
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- Yifang Zhao
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510665, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510665, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510665, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510665, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510070, P. R. China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Industrial Surfactant, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510665, P. R. China.
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Zhou L, Zhao M, Chen X, Zhou J, Wu M, Wu N. A hydrophobic artificial solid-interphase-protective layer with fast self-healable capability for stable lithium metal anodes. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1323-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Li Q, Wang D, Yan B, Zhao Y, Fan J, Zhi C. Dendrite Issues for Zinc Anodes in a Flexible Cell Configuration for Zinc-Based Wearable Energy-Storage Devices. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202202780. [PMID: 35347828 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202202780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A key application of aqueous rechargeable Zn-based batteries (RZBs) is flexible and wearable energy storage devices (FESDs). Current studies and optimizations of Zn anodes have not considered the special flexible working modes needed. In this study, we present the Zn accumulation on the folded line and curve areas of flexible anodes. The correlation between the bending radius and the lifespan of symmetric cells is proposed. The interface contact of hydrogel electrolytes when working in a bending mode is another key factor affecting cell lifespan. After detailed analysis, the ideal cell configuration is shown to be hydrogel electrolytes with suitable chemistry, satisfactory mechanical properties, and high adhesivity. Thus a water in salt (WIS) hydrogel is proposed that demonstrates a highly stable cell performance. This work provides a new perspective in Zn anode research for the development of FESDs.
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- Qing Li
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong 999077, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, Anhui, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China.,Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering (COCHE), Shatin, NT, Hong Kong 999077, China.,Hong Kong Institute for Clean Energy, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, China
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Gupta M, Savla N, Pandit C, Pandit S, Gupta PK, Pant M, Khilari S, Kumar Y, Agarwal D, Nair RR, Thomas D, Thakur VK. Use of biomass-derived biochar in wastewater treatment and power production: A promising solution for a sustainable environment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 825:153892. [PMID: 35181360 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Over the past few years, we are witnessing the advent of a revolutionary bioengineering technology in biochar production and its application in waste treatment and an important component in power generation devices. Biochar is a solid product, highly rich in carbon, whose adsorption properties are ideal for wastewater decontamination. Due to its high specific surface area to volume ratio, it can be utilized for many environmental applications. It has diverse applications in various fields. This review focuses on its various applications in wastewater treatment to remove various pollutants such as heavy metals, dyes, organic compounds, and pesticides. This review also highlights several energy-based applications in batteries, supercapacitors, and microbial fuel cells. It described information about the different feedstock materials to produce LB-derived biochar, the various conditions for the production process, i.e., pyrolysis and the modification methods of biochar for improving properties required for wastewater treatment. The present review helps the readers understand the importance of biochar in wastewater treatment and its application in power generation in terms of batteries, supercapacitors, microbial fuel cells, applications in fuel production, pollutant and dye removal, particularly the latest development on using LB-derived biochar. This review also highlights the economic and environmental sustainability along with the commercialization of biochar plants. It also describes various pyrolytic reactors utilized for biochar production.
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- Meenal Gupta
- Department of Physics, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201306, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Mumbai 410206, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201306, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201306, India.
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida 201306, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era Deemed to be University Dehradun Uttarakhand, 248002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, C.G, Koni, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495009, India
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- Department of Physics, ARSD College, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110 021, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Mumbai 410206, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Mumbai 410206, India
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, The King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG Edinburgh, UK; School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India.
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Zhao K, Jin Q, Li L, Zhang X, Wu L. Shielding polysulfides enabled by a biomimetic artificial protective layer in lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 625:119-127. [PMID: 35716607 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.017] [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: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are widely considered to be next-generation storage technologies due to their high energy density, low cost and non-toxicity. However, the soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPS) migrating to the anode side inevitably causes side reactions with the Li anode, resulting in severe corrosion of the Li anode, loss of active materials, and rapid battery failure. Therefore, it is necessary to develop effective strategies to avoid LiPS exposure to Li anodes. Herein, a stable UiO-66-ClO4/PDMS (PDUO-Cl) biomimetic protective layer is rationally constructed by the drip coating method. The PDUO-Cl protective layer can effectively suppress the side reaction of Li metal with LiPSs/electrolyte and homogenize the Li+ flux, thus avoiding corrosion of the Li metal anode. As a result, the symmetric cell with the PDUO-Cl protective layer delivers a stable cycle performance greater than 1400 h under a current density of 0.5 mA cm-2. The Li-S batteries with a PDUO-Cl protective layer still show relatively better rate performance and cycling stability (69% after 100 cycles at 0.1 C). This work provides new insights into the design of protective strategies for Li anodes in Li-S batteries.
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- Kaixin Zhao
- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, PR China.
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Chen Z, Cui H, Hou Y, Wang X, Jin X, Chen A, Yang Q, Wang D, Huang Z, Zhi C. Anion chemistry enabled positive valence conversion to achieve a record high-voltage organic cathode for zinc batteries. Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Yan M, Dong W, Liu F, Chen L, Hasan T, Li Y, Su BL. Unprecedented strong and reversible atomic orbital hybridization enables a highly stable Li–S battery. Natl Sci Rev 2022; 9:nwac078. [PMID: 35832774 PMCID: PMC9273299 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwac078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The shuttle effect and excessive volume change of the sulfur cathode severely impede the industrial implementation of Li–S batteries. It is still highly challenging to find an efficient way to suppress the shuttle effect and volume expansion. Here, we report, for the first time, an innovative atomic orbital hybridization concept to construct the hierarchical hollow sandwiched sulfur nanospheres with double-polyaniline layers as the cathode material for large-scale high-performance Li–S batteries. This hierarchically 3D, cross-linked and stable sulfur–polyaniline backbone with interconnected disulfide bonds provides a new type and strong intrinsic chemical confinement of sulfur owing to the atomic orbital hybridization of Li 2s, S 3p, C 2p and N 2p. Crucially, such atomic orbital hybridization of sulfur sandwiched in the double sulfur–polyaniline network is highly reversible during the discharge/charge process and can very efficiently suppress the shuttle effect and volume expansion, contributing to a very high capacity of 1142 mAh g–1 and an excellent stabilized capacity of 886 mAh g–1 at 0.2 C after 500 cycles with a suppressed volume expansion and an unprecedented electrode integrity. This innovative atomic orbital hybridization concept can be extended to the preparation of other electrode materials to eliminate the shuttle effect and volume expansion in battery technologies. The present work also provides a commercially viable and up-scalable cathode material based on this strong and highly reversible atomic orbital hybridation for large-scale high-performance Li–S batteries.
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- Min Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and Advanced Materials, Hubei Engineering Technology Research Center of Optoelectronic and New Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology , Wuhan 430205 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , China
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- Cambridge Graphene Centre, University of Cambridge , Cambridge CB3 0FA, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , China
- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry (CMI), University of Namur , Namur B-5000, Belgium
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Ikeda N, Ishikawa A, Fujii K. Polyether-based solid electrolytes with a homogeneous polymer network: effect of the salt concentration on the Li-ion coordination structure. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:9626-9633. [PMID: 35403631 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp05351e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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We report a solid polymer electrolyte with an ideal polyether network that was synthesized by using tetra-functional poly(ethylene glycol) (TetraPEG) and lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide (LiTFSA) salt. The solid TetraPEG electrolyte had few network defects (<5%) and exhibited high mechanical toughness by enduring approximately 11-fold elongation at a 1 : 10 ratio of Li salt to O atoms of PEG (Li/OPEG). We found that the mechanical properties strongly depend on the Li/OPEG ratio, which mainly contributes to the density of crosslinking points in the electrolyte. Raman spectroscopy and high-energy X-ray total scattering were used with all-atom molecular dynamics simulations to visualize the structural effects of Li-ion coordination in the TetraPEG network. At lower salt contents (Li/OPEG = 1 : 10), Li ions were found to preferentially coordinate with OPEG atoms rather than the TFSA anions to form crown ether-like Li+-PEG complexes as ion pair-free species. With increasing salt content, the TFSA anions partially coordinated with Li ions through O atoms of TFSA (OTFSA) to afford contact ion pairs surrounded by both OPEG and OTFSA atoms. Finally, the ion pairing enhanced mononuclear ion pairs as well as multinuclear ionic aggregates when more Li salt was added. This structural change in the Li-ion complexes was directly reflected by the ion-conducting properties of the electrolyte. The TetraPEG electrolyte composed of the ion pair-free Li+ species (Li/OPEG = 1 : 10) exhibited higher ionic conductivity, and the conductivity gradually decreased with increasing salt content because of extensive ion pairing for both mononuclear contact ion pairs and multinuclear aggregates. Regarding the electrochemical properties, the optimum electrolyte composition to realize a reversible Li deposition/dissolution reaction for a negative electrode was found to be Li/OPEG = 1 : 4.
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- Namie Ikeda
- Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University, 2-16-1 Tokiwadai, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8611, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University, 2-16-1 Tokiwadai, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8611, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University, 2-16-1 Tokiwadai, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8611, Japan.
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Li M, Ji S, Ma X, Wang H, Wang X, Linkov V, Wang R. Synergistic Effect between Monodisperse Fe 3O 4 Nanoparticles and Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanosheets to Promote Polysulfide Conversion in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:16310-16319. [PMID: 35348314 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c02558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Effective fabrication of electrocatalysts active in anchoring and converting lithium polysulfides is critical for the manufacturing of high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). In this study, original Fe3O4 nanospheres with diameters close to 12 nm were finely dispersed over a porous nitrogen-doped carbon matrix by the freeze-drying method to produce a three-dimensional composite material (nano-Fe3O4/PNC) suitable for application as a sulfur host in LSBs. Nano-Fe3O4/PNC loaded with sulfur (S@nano-Fe3O4/PNC) was used as a cathode in a Li-S cell, whose initial discharge specific capacity reached 1256 mA h g-1 at a 0.1 C rate. After 100 charge-discharge cycles at a 0.2 C rate, the reversible capacity of S@nano-Fe3O4/PNC remained at 745 mA h g-1, demonstrating a capacity retention rate of 70%. Importantly, a high Coulombic efficiency of more than 99% was achieved, indicating effective inhibition of the polysulfides' "shuttle effect" by nano-Fe3O4/PNC. The use of electrolytes containing lithium nitrate further reduces the "shuttle effect" of polysulfides. This study demonstrates the synergistic effect between metal oxide nanoparticles and N-doped carbon, which plays an important role in promoting the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides in LSBs.
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- Minhui Li
- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang 550003, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China
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- South African Institute for Advanced Materials Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7535, South Africa
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, Shandong 266042, China
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Li Q, Wang D, Yan B, Zhao Y, Fan J, Zhi C. Dendrite issues for Zn anodes in a flexible cell configuration. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202202780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Qing Li
- City University of Hong Kong Department of Materials Science & Engineering HONG KONG
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- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular health Engineering Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering HONG KONG
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- City University of Hong Kong Department of Materials Science & Engineering HONG KONG
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- City University of Hong Kong Department of Materials Science & Engineering HONG KONG
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- City University of Hong Kong Department of Materials Science & Engineering HONG KONG
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- City University of Hong Kong Department of Physics and Materials Science Kowloon 999077 Hong Kong HONG KONG
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Liu Y, Huang X, Zhou J, Yiu CK, Song Z, Huang W, Nejad SK, Li H, Wong TH, Yao K, Zhao L, Yoo W, Park W, Li J, Huang Y, Lam HR, Song E, Guo X, Wang Y, Dai Z, Chang L, Li WJ, Xie Z, Yu X. Stretchable Sweat-Activated Battery in Skin-Integrated Electronics for Continuous Wireless Sweat Monitoring. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2104635. [PMID: 35088587 PMCID: PMC8948546 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Wearable electronics have attracted extensive attentions over the past few years for their potential applications in health monitoring based on continuous data collection and real-time wireless transmission, which highlights the importance of portable powering technologies. Batteries are the most used power source for wearable electronics, but unfortunately, they consist of hazardous materials and are bulky, which limit their incorporation into the state-of-art skin-integrated electronics. Sweat-activated biocompatible batteries offer a new powering strategy for skin-like electronics. However, the capacity of the reported sweat-activated batteries (SABs) cannot support real-time data collection and wireless transmission. Focused on this issue, soft, biocompatible, SABs are developed that can be directly integrated on skin with a record high capacity of 42.5 mAh and power density of 7.46 mW cm-2 among the wearable sweat and body fluids activated batteries. The high performance SABs enable powering electronic devices for a long-term duration, for instance, continuously lighting 120 lighting emitting diodes (LEDs) for over 5 h, and also offers the capability of powering Bluetooth wireless operation for real-time recording of physiological signals for over 6 h. Demonstrations of the SABs for powering microfluidic system based sweat sensors are realized in this work, allowing real-time monitoring of pH, glucose, and Na+ in sweat.
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- Yiming Liu
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebra‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringHong Kong Science ParkNew Territories999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebra‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringHong Kong Science ParkNew Territories999077Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial EquipmentDepartment of Engineering MechanicsInternational Research Center for Computational MechanicsDalian University of TechnologyDalian116024China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of TechnologyDalian University of TechnologyNingbo315016China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebra‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringHong Kong Science ParkNew Territories999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebra‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringHong Kong Science ParkNew Territories999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebra‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringHong Kong Science ParkNew Territories999077Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
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- Hong Kong Center for Cerebra‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringHong Kong Science ParkNew Territories999077Hong Kong
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Intelligent Optoelectronics and PerceptionInstitute of OptoelectronicsFudan UniversityShanghai200433China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial EquipmentDepartment of Engineering MechanicsInternational Research Center for Computational MechanicsDalian University of TechnologyDalian116024China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of TechnologyDalian University of TechnologyNingbo315016China
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- College of Construction EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- College of Construction EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130012China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical EngineeringSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringBeihang UniversityBeijing100083China
- School of Biomedical EngineeringResearch and Engineering Center of Biomedical MaterialsAnhui Medical UniversityHefei230032China
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon TongHong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial EquipmentDepartment of Engineering MechanicsInternational Research Center for Computational MechanicsDalian University of TechnologyDalian116024China
- Ningbo Institute of Dalian University of TechnologyDalian University of TechnologyNingbo315016China
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloon Tong999077Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Center for Cerebra‐Cardiovascular Health EngineeringHong Kong Science ParkNew Territories999077Hong Kong
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Xiong R, Xiang J, Li X, Yuan L, Li Z, Huang Y. 锂硫电池综合性能协同提升策略. CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE 2022. [DOI: 10.1360/tb-2021-1123] [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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Chen B, Zhong X, Zhou G, Zhao N, Cheng HM. Graphene-Supported Atomically Dispersed Metals as Bifunctional Catalysts for Next-Generation Batteries Based on Conversion Reactions. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2105812. [PMID: 34677873 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202105812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Next-generation batteries based on conversion reactions, including aqueous metal-air batteries, nonaqueous alkali metal-O2 and -CO2 batteries, alkali metal-chalcogen batteries, and alkali metal-ion batteries have attracted great interest. However, their use is restricted by inefficient reversible conversion of active agents. Developing bifunctional catalysts to accelerate the conversion reaction kinetics in both discharge and charge processes is urgently needed. Graphene-, or graphene-like carbon-supported atomically dispersed metal catalysts (G-ADMCs) have been demonstrated to show excellent activity in various electrocatalytic reactions, making them promising candidates. Different from G-ADMCs for catalysis, which only require high activity in one direction, G-ADMCs for rechargeable batteries should provide high activity in both discharging and charging. This review provides guidance for the design and fabrication of bifunctional G-ADMCs for next-generation rechargeable batteries based on conversion reactions. The key challenges that prevent their reversible conversion, the origin of the activity of bifunctional G-ADMCs, and the current design principles of bifunctional G-ADMCs for highly reversible conversion, have been analyzed and highlighted for each conversion-type battery. Finally, a summary and outlook on the development of bifunctional G-ADMC materials for next-generation batteries with a high energy density and excellent energy efficiency are given.
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- Biao Chen
- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley, Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley, Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley, Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua-Berkeley, Shenzhen Institute & Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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Zhao H, Chen P, Fan Y, Zhang J, Jia H, Zhao J, Liu H, Guo X, Wang X, Liu W. Co,N-co-doped graphene sheet as a sulfur host for high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries. RSC Adv 2022; 12:1375-1383. [PMID: 35425177 PMCID: PMC8979098 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08566b] [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: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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To improve the performance of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, herein, based on the idea of designing a material that can adsorb polysulfides and improve the reaction kinetics, a Co,N-co-doped graphene composite (Co-N-G) was prepared. According to the characterization of Co-N-G, there was a homogeneous and dispersed distribution of N and Co active sites embedded in the Co-N-G sample. The 2D sheet-like microstructure and Co, N with a strong binding energy provided significant physical and chemical adsorption functions, which are conducive to the bonding S and suppression of LiPSs. Moreover, the dispersed Co and N as catalysts promoted the reaction kinetics in Li-S batteries via the reutilization of LiPSs and reduced the electrochemical resistance. Thus, the discharge specific capacity in the first cycle for the Co-N-G/S battery reached 1255.7 mA h g-1 at 0.2C. After 100 cycles, it could still reach 803.0 mA h g-1, with a retention rate of about 64%. This phenomenon proves that this type of Co-N-G composite with Co and N catalysts plays an effective role in improving the performance of batteries and can be further studied in Li-S batteries.
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- Haili Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology Changchun 130022 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology Changchun 130022 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology Changchun 130022 China
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- China Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University Siping 136000 China
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- China Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University Siping 136000 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology Changchun 130022 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology Changchun 130022 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology Changchun 130022 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology Changchun 130022 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology Changchun 130022 China
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Chang J, Hu H, Shang J, Fang R, Shou D, Xie C, Gao Y, Yang Y, Zhuang QN, Lu X, Zhang YK, Li F, Zheng Z. Rational Design of Li-Wicking Hosts for Ultrafast Fabrication of Flexible and Stable Lithium Metal Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2105308. [PMID: 34741427 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202105308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The ever-increasing development of flexible and wearable electronics has imposed unprecedented demand on flexible batteries of high energy density and excellent mechanical stability. Rechargeable lithium (Li) metal battery shows great advantages in terms of its high theoretical energy density. However, the use of Li metal anode for flexible batteries faces huge challenges in terms of its undesirable dendrite growth, poor mechanical flexibility, and slow fabrication speed. Here, a highly scalable Li-wicking strategy is reported that allows ultrafast fabrication of mechanically flexible and electrochemically stable Li metal anodes. Through the rational design of the interface and structure of the wicking host, the mean speed of Li-wicking reaches 10 m2 min-1 , which is 1000 to 100 000 fold faster than the reported electrochemical deposition or thermal infusion methods and meets the industrial fabrication speed. Importantly, the Li-wicking process results in a unique 3D Li metal structure, which not only offers remarkable flexibility but also suppresses the dendrite formation. Paring the Li metal anode with lithium-iron phosphate or sulfur cathode yields flexible full cells that possess a high charging rate (8.0 mA cm-2 ), high energy density (300-380 Wh kg-1 ), long cycling stability (over 550 cycles), and excellent mechanical robustness (500 bending cycles).
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- Jian Chang
- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
- Current location: School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, P. R. China
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- Laboratory for Advanced Interfacial Materials and Devices, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
- Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
- Research Institute of Intelligent Wearable Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, SAR, P. R. China
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Cai Y, Jin Q, Zhao K, Ma X, Zhang X. Mitigating side reaction for high capacity retention in lithium-sulfur batteries. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.05.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Bi CX, Zhao M, Hou LP, Chen ZX, Zhang XQ, Li BQ, Yuan H, Huang JQ. Anode Material Options Toward 500 Wh kg -1 Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2103910. [PMID: 34784102 PMCID: PMC8805573 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202103910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery is identified as one of the most promising next-generation energy storage systems due to its ultra-high theoretical energy density up to 2600 Wh kg-1 . However, Li metal anode suffers from dramatic volume change during cycling, continuous corrosion by polysulfide electrolyte, and dendrite formation, rendering limited cycling lifespan. Considering Li metal anode as a double-edged sword that contributes to ultrahigh energy density as well as limited cycling lifespan, it is necessary to evaluate Li-based alloy as anode materials to substitute Li metal for high-performance Li-S batteries. In this contribution, the authors systematically evaluate the potential and feasibility of using Li metal or Li-based alloys to construct Li-S batteries with an actual energy density of 500 Wh kg-1 . A quantitative analysis method is proposed by evaluating the required amount of electrolyte for a targeted energy density. Based on a three-level (ideal material level, practical electrode level, and pouch cell level) analysis, highly lithiated lithium-magnesium (Li-Mg) alloy is capable to achieve 500 Wh kg-1 Li-S batteries besides Li metal. Accordingly, research on Li-Mg and other Li-based alloys are reviewed to inspire a promising pathway to realize high-energy-density and long-cycling Li-S batteries.
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- Chen-Xi Bi
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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