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Tian L, Yang Z, Yuan S, Milazzo T, Cheng Q, Rasool S, Lei W, Li W, Yang Y, Jin T, Cong S, Wild JF, Du Y, Luo T, Long D, Yang Y. Designing electrolytes with high solubility of sulfides/disulfides for high-energy-density and low-cost K-Na/S batteries. Nat Commun 2024; 15:7771. [PMID: 39237528 PMCID: PMC11377566 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51905-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024] Open
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Alkaline metal sulfur (AMS) batteries offer a promising solution for grid-level energy storage due to their low cost and long cycle life. However, the formation of solid compounds such as M2S2 and M2S (M = Na, K) during cycling limits their performance. Here we unveil intermediate-temperature K-Na/S batteries utilizing advanced electrolytes that dissolve all polysulfides and sulfides (K2Sx, x = 1-8), significantly enhancing reaction kinetics, specific capacity, and energy density. These batteries achieve near-theoretical capacity (1655 mAh g-1 sulfur) at 75 °C with a 1 M sulfur concentration. At a 4 M sulfur concentration, they deliver 830 mAh g-1 at 2 mA cm-2, retaining 71% capacity after 1000 cycles. This new K-Na/S battery with specific energy of 150-250 Wh kg-1 only employs earth-abundant elements, making it attractive for long-duration energy storage.
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- Liying Tian
- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, US
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- Department of chemistry, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, US
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- Department of chemistry, Columbia University, New York, NY, US.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, NY, US.
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Olson M, Kmiec S, Riley N, Oldham N, Krupp K, Manthiram A, Martin SW. Structure and Properties of Na 2S-SiS 2-P 2S 5-NaPO 3 Glassy Solid Electrolytes. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:9129-9144. [PMID: 38709976 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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In the development of sodium all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), research efforts have focused on synthesizing highly conducting and electrochemically stable solid-state electrolytes. Glassy solid electrolytes (GSEs) have been considered very promising due to their tunable chemistry and resistance to dendrite growth. For these reasons, we focus here on the atomic-level structures and properties of GSEs in the compositional series (0.6-0.08y)Na2S + (0.4 + 0.08y)[(1 - y)[(1 - x)SiS2 + xPS5/2] + yNaPO3] (NaPSiSO). The mechanical moduli, glass transition temperatures, and temperature-dependent conductivity were determined and related to their short-range order structures that were determined using Raman, Fourier transform infrared, and 31P and 29Si magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies. In addition, the conductivity activation energies were modeled using the Christensen-Martin-Anderson-Stuart model. These GSEs appear to be highly crystallization-resistant in the supercooled liquid region where no measurable crystallization below 450 °C could be observed in differential scanning calorimetry studies. Additionally, these GSEs were found to be highly conducting, with conductivities on the order of 10-5 (Ω cm)-1 at room temperature, and processable in the supercooled state without crystallization. For all these reasons, these NaPSiSO GSEs are considered to be highly competitive and easily processable candidate GSEs for enabling sodium ASSBs.
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- Madison Olson
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, 2240 Hoover Hall, 528 Bissell Rd, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, 2240 Hoover Hall, 528 Bissell Rd, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, 2240 Hoover Hall, 528 Bissell Rd, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, 2240 Hoover Hall, 528 Bissell Rd, Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
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Yang C, Tian Y, Yang C, Kim G, Pu J, Chi B. Recent Progress and Future Prospects of Anions O-site Doped Perovskite Oxides in Electrocatalysis for Various Electrochemical Systems. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304224. [PMID: 37906090 PMCID: PMC10724442 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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With the rapid development of novel energy conversion and storage technologies, there is a growing demand for enhanced performance in a wide range of electrocatalysts. Perovskite oxides (ABO3 ) have caused widespread concerns due to their excellent electrocatalytic properties, low cost, stable and reliable performance. In recent years, the research on anion O-site doping of perovskite oxides has been a cynosure, which is considered as a promising route for enhancing performance. However, a systematic review summarizing the research progress of anion-doped perovskite oxides is still lacking. Therefore, this review mainly introduces the elements and strategies of various common anions doped at O-site of perovskite oxides, analyzes their influence on the physical and chemical properties of perovskites, and separately concludes their applications in electrocatalysis. This review will provide ideas and prospects for the development of subsequent anion doping strategies for high performance perovskite oxides.
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- Caichen Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan430074China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Coal−based Greenhouse Gas Control and Utilization School of Materials Science and PhysicsChina University of Mining and TechnologyXuzhou221116China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan430074China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and TechnologyShanghai Institute of Applied PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai201800China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan430074China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan430074China
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Adeoye HA, Dent M, Watts JF, Tennison S, Lekakou C. Solubility and dissolution kinetics of sulfur and sulfides in electrolyte solvents for lithium-sulfur and sodium-sulfur batteries. J Chem Phys 2023; 158:064702. [PMID: 36792496 DOI: 10.1063/5.0132068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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In this study, we monitor the dissolution of sulfur and sulfides in electrolyte solvents for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) and sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries. The first aim of this research is to assemble a comprehensive set of data on solubilities and dissolution kinetics that may be used in the simulation of battery cycling. The investigation also offers important insights to address key bottlenecks in the development and commercialization of metal-sulfur batteries, including the incomplete dissolution of sulfur in discharge and insoluble low-order sulfides in charge, the probability of shuttling of soluble polysulfides, and the pausing of the redox reactions in precipitated low order sulfides depending on their degree of solid state. The tested materials include sulfur, lithium sulfides Li2Sx, x = 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8, and sodium sulfides Na2Sx, x = 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8, dissolved in two alternative electrolyte solvents: DOL:DME 1:1 v/v and TEGDME. The determined properties of the solute dissolution in the solvent include saturation concentration, mass transfer coefficient, and diffusion coefficient of the solvent in the solid solute. In general, the DOL:DME system offers high solubility in Li-S batteries and TEGDME offers the highest solubility in Na-S batteries. Low solubility sulfides are Li2S2 and Li2S for the Li-S batteries, and Na2S3, Na2S2, and Na2S for the Na-S batteries. However, it is noted that Na2S3 dissolves fast in TEGDME and also TEGDME diffuses fast into Na2S3, offering the possibility of a swollen Na2S3 structure in which Na+ ions might diffuse and continue the redox reactions in a semisolid state.
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- Hakeem A Adeoye
- Centre of Engineering Materials, School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Engineering Materials, School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Engineering Materials, School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Engineering Materials, School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Engineering Materials, School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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Lin L, Zhang C, Huang Y, Zhuang Y, Fan M, Lin J, Wang L, Xie Q, Peng DL. Challenge and Strategies in Room Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries: A Comparison with Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107368. [PMID: 35315576 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Metal-sulfur batteries exhibit great potential as next-generation rechargeable batteries due to the low sulfur cost and high theoretical energy density. Sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries present higher feasibility of long-term development than lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries in technoeconomic and geopolitical terms. Both lithium and sodium are alkali metal elements with body-centered cubic structures, leading to similar physical and chemical properties and exposing similar issues when employed as the anode in metal-sulfur batteries. Indeed, some inspiration for mechanism researches and strategies in Na-S systems comes from the more mature Li-S systems. However, the dissimilarities in microscopic characteristics determine that Na-S is not a direct Li-S analogue. Herein, the daunting challenges derived by the differences of fundamental characteristics in Na-S and Li-S systems are discussed. And the corresponding strategies in Na-S batteries are reviewed. Finally, general conclusions and perspectives toward the research direction are presented based on the dissimilarities between both systems. This review attempts to provide important insights to facilitate the assimilation of the available knowledge on Li-S systems for accelerating the development of Na-S batteries on the basis of their dissimilarities.
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- Liang Lin
- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen, 518000, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Nikiforidis G, Pires J, Phadke S, Anouti M. Effective Ways to Stabilize Polysulfide Ions For High‐Capacity Li‐S Batteries Based on Organic Chalcogenide Catholytes. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Université de Tours Faculté des Sciences et Techniques: Universite de Tours Faculte des Sciences et Techniques Chemistry FRANCE
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- Université de Tours Faculté des Sciences et Techniques: Universite de Tours Faculte des Sciences et Techniques Chemistry FRANCE
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- Universite de Tours Faculte des Sciences et Techniques Chemistry Avenue Monge 37200 Tours FRANCE
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Tabuyo-Martínez M, Wicklein B, Aranda P. Progress and innovation of nanostructured sulfur cathodes and metal-free anodes for room-temperature Na-S batteries. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 12:995-1020. [PMID: 34621612 PMCID: PMC8450973 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.12.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Rechargeable batteries are a major element in the transition to renewable energie systems, but the current lithium-ion battery technology may face limitations in the future concerning the availability of raw materials and socio-economic insecurities. Sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries are a promising alternative energy storage device for small- to large-scale applications driven by more favorable environmental and economic perspectives. However, scientific and technological problems are still hindering a commercial breakthrough of these batteries. This review discusses strategies to remedy some of the current drawbacks such as the polysulfide shuttle effect, catastrophic volume expansion, Na dendrite growth, and slow reaction kinetics by nanostructuring both the sulfur cathode and the Na anode. Moreover, a survey of recent patents on room temperature (RT) Na-S batteries revealed that nanostructured sulfur and sodium electrodes are still in the minority, which suggests that much investigation and innovation is needed until RT Na-S batteries can be commercialized.
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- Marina Tabuyo-Martínez
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain
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Li S, Han Y, Ge P, Yang Y. Recent Advances of Catalytic Effects in Cathode Materials for Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. Chempluschem 2021; 86:1461-1471. [PMID: 34533897 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.202100328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Electrocatalysts in room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-Na/S) have captured numerous attention. But, they suffered from shuttle effect and surface passivation. RT-Na/S show inferior energy-storage abilities, ascribed to the larger radii of Na-ions. Herein, the vigorous review is displayed from different kinds of metal-based traits, containing single metal, metal-based samples, and multifunctional hybrids. Through the controlling of structures and composition, the conversion reaction about liquid/solid phases would be enhanced, accompanied by the enhancements of cycling stabilities and rate properties, which enables the break-through of practical applications. The in-depth influences of catalytic effects on the Na-S reaction mechanism and the corresponding electrochemical performance in recently representative works are systematically reviewed. Particularly, this review is anticipated to propose potential research directions for further enhancement of RT-Na/S batteries.
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- Sijie Li
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, 060-0814, Sapporo, Japan
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 305-0044, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Comprehensive Energy Research Center, Institute of Science and Technology, China Three Gorges Corporation, 100038, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Resource Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, 410083, Changsha, P. R. China
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- School of Resource Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, 410083, Changsha, P. R. China
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Luo S, Ruan J, Wang Y, Hu J, Song Y, Chen M, Wu L. Flower-Like Interlayer-Expanded MoS 2- x Nanosheets Confined in Hollow Carbon Spheres with High-Efficiency Electrocatalysis Sites for Advanced Sodium-Sulfur Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2101879. [PMID: 34342120 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202101879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-Na/S) battery is one of the most promising technologies for low-cost energy storage. However, application of RT-Na/S batteries is currently impeded by severe shuttle effects and volume expansion that limits both energy density and cycling stability. Herein, first, the first-principal calculation is used to find that the introduction of sulfur vacancies in MoS2 can effectively enhance polysulfide adsorption and catalytic ability as well as both the ion and electron conductivities. Then, unique MoS2- x /C composite spheres are further designed and synthesized with flower-like few-layer and interlayer-enlarged MoS2- x nanosheets space-confined in hollow carbon nanospheres by a "ship-in-a-bottle" strategy. With this novel design, the mass loading of S in the MoS2- x /C composite can be reached to as high as 75 wt%. Owing to the synergetic effect of interlayer-expanded and few-layer MoS2- x nanosheets and hollow carbon spheres matrix with high electronic/Na+ conductivity, the RT-Na/S batteries deliver highly stable cycle durability (capacity retention of 85.2% after 100 cycles at 0.1 A g-1 ) and remarkable rate capability (415.7 mAh g-1 at 2 A g-1 ) along with high energy density. This design strategy of defect- and interlayer-engineering may find wide applications in synthesizing electrode materials for high-performance RT-Na/S batteries.
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- Sainan Luo
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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Zhou J, Xu S, Yang Y. Strategies for Polysulfide Immobilization in Sulfur Cathodes for Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2100057. [PMID: 34110676 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202100057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries are one of the most attractive energy storage systems due to their low cost and ultrahigh energy density (2600 W h kg-1 ). During the charge/discharge process, the sulfur can react with sodium via a multistep redox reaction to obtain a high specific capacity (1675 mA h g-1 ). However, these batteries face the difficult challenge of the "shuttle effect," which hinders their practical application. Many strategies have been employed to address this issue on sulfur electrodes, such as intact physical confinement, chemical inhibition, and electrocatalysis. In this review, the mechanisms of the abovementioned strategies are summarized, the remaining issues are clarified, and research directions are proposed for developing advanced sodium-sulfur batteries.
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- Jiahui Zhou
- Division of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Mineral Engineering, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, 932 Lushan Road, Changsha, 410083, China
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Heo E, Wang JE, Yun JH, Kim JH, Kim DJ, Kim DK. Improving Room Temperature Ionic Conductivity of Na 3-xK xZr 2Si 2PO 12 Solid-Electrolytes: Effects of Potassium Substitution. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:11147-11153. [PMID: 34279910 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The battery safety and cost remain major challenges for developing next-generation rechargeable batteries. All-solid-state sodium (Na)-ion batteries are a promising option for low-cost as well as safe rechargeable batteries by using abundant resources and solid electrolytes. However, the operation of solid-state batteries is limited due to the low ionic conductivity of solid electrolytes. Therefore, it is essential to develop new compounds that feature a high ionic conductivity and chemical stability at room temperature. Herein, we report a potassium-substituted sodium superionic conductor solid electrolyte, Na3-xKxZr2Si2PO12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2), that exhibits an ionic conductivity of 7.734 × 10-4 S/cm-1 at room temperature, which is more than 2 times higher than that of the undoped sample. The synchrotron powder diffraction patterns with Rietveld refinements revealed that the substitution of large K-ions resulted in an increased unit cell volume, widened the Na diffusion channel, and shortened the Na-Na distance. Our work demonstrates that substituting a larger cation on the Na site effectively widens the ion diffusion channel and consequently increases the bulk ionic conductivity. Our findings will contribute to improving the ionic conductivity of the solid electrolytes and further developing safe next-generation rechargeable batteries.
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- Eunseok Heo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Amara S, Zaidi W, Timperman L, Nikiforidis G, Anouti M. Amide-based deep eutectic solvents containing LiFSI and NaFSI salts as superionic electrolytes for supercapacitor applications. J Chem Phys 2021; 154:164708. [DOI: 10.1063/5.0048392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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- Samia Amara
- Laboratoire PCM2E, Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
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- Laboratoire PCM2E, Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
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- Laboratoire PCM2E, Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
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- Laboratoire PCM2E, Université de Tours, Parc de Grandmont, 37200 Tours, France
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Kandhasamy S, Nikiforidis G, Jongerden GJ, Jongerden F, Sanden MCM, Tsampas MN. Operational Strategies to Improve the Performance and Long‐Term Cyclability of Intermediate Temperature Sodium‐Sulfur Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202100223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Sathiyaraj Kandhasamy
- Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) Eindhoven 5612 AJ The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physico-Chemistry of Materials and Electrolytes for Energy University of Tours Tours 37071 France
- LE STUDIUM Institute for Advanced Studies Orléans 45000 France
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- Exergy Storage Components and Systems Arnhem 6827 AV The Netherlands
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- Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) Eindhoven 5612 AJ The Netherlands
- Department of Applied Physics Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven 5612 AP The Netherlands
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- Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) Eindhoven 5612 AJ The Netherlands
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Wang YX, Lai WH, Chou SL, Liu HK, Dou SX. Remedies for Polysulfide Dissolution in Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1903952. [PMID: 31566255 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201903952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Rechargeable room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT-NaS) batteries represent one of the most attractive technologies for future stationary energy storage due to their high energy density and low cost. The S cathodes can react with Na ions via two-electron conversion reactions, thus achieving ultrahigh theoretical capacity (1672 mAh g-1 ) and specific energy (1273 Wh kg-1 ). Unfortunately, the sluggish reaction kinetics of the nonconductive S, severe polysulfide dissolution, and the use of metallic Na are causing enormous challenges for the development of RT-NaS batteries. Fatal polysulfide dissolution is highlighted, important studies toward polysulfide immobilization and conversion are presented, and the reported remedies in terms of intact physical confinement, strong chemical interaction, blocking layers, and optimization of electrolytes are summarized. Future research directions toward practical RT-NaS batteries are summarized.
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- Yun-Xiao Wang
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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Large Planar Na-β″-Al 2O 3 Solid Electrolytes for Next Generation Na-Batteries. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13020433. [PMID: 31963316 PMCID: PMC7014034 DOI: 10.3390/ma13020433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Large diameter (> 100 mm) planar Na-β″-Al2O3 solid electrolytes (BASE) with thickness from 1.0 to 1.5 mm have been prepared. Na-β″-Al2O3 was processed as a slurry and cast to give several meters of tape. One hundred and forty mm diameter discs were punched from the tape, stacked, and laminated with a large hydraulic press. Binder burnout and sintering were performed in 150 mm diameter MgO spinel encapsulations to mitigate the loss of Na2O vapor. Conductivity and flexural strength were measured on smaller Na-β″-Al2O3 samples produced via the same tape casting process followed by sintering and gave results consistent with BASE materials produced by uniaxial pressing of powders. Planar BASE membranes enable new cell designs, which are predicted to have higher power densities and better stacking efficiency compared to currently manufactured tubular cells.
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Sharma P, Kumar A, Bankuru S, Chakraborty J, Puravankara S. Large-scale surfactant-free synthesis of WS2 nanosheets: an investigation into the detailed reaction chemistry of colloidal precipitation and their application as an anode material for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj04662c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Novel detailed chemistry of WS2 synthesis.
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- Poonam Sharma
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Kharagpur-721302
- India
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- School of Energy Science & Engineering
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Kharagpur-721302
- India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Kharagpur-721302
- India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Kharagpur-721302
- India
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- School of Energy Science & Engineering
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Kharagpur-721302
- India
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A First-Principles Exploration of NaxSy Binary Phases at 1 atm and Under Pressure. CRYSTALS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst9090441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Interest in Na-S compounds stems from their use in battery materials at 1 atm, as well as the potential for superconductivity under pressure. Evolutionary structure searches coupled with Density Functional Theory calculations were employed to predict stable and low-lying metastable phases of sodium poor and sodium rich sulfides at 1 atm and within 100–200 GPa. At ambient pressures, four new stable or metastable phases with unbranched sulfur motifs were predicted: Na2S3 with C 2 / c and Imm2 symmetry, C 2 -Na2S5 and C 2 -Na2S8. Van der Waals interactions were shown to affect the energy ordering of various polymorphs. At high pressure, several novel phases that contained a wide variety of zero-, one-, and two-dimensional sulfur motifs were predicted, and their electronic structures and bonding were analyzed. At 200 GPa, P 4 / m m m -Na2S8 was predicted to become superconducting below 15.5 K, which is close to results previously obtained for the β -Po phase of elemental sulfur. The structures of the most stable M3S and M4S, M = Na, phases differed from those previously reported for compounds with M = H, Li, K.
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