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Lai J, Zhang H, Xu K, Shi F. Linking Interfacial Structure and Electrochemical Behaviors of Batteries by High-Resolution Electrocapillarity. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:22257-22265. [PMID: 39013600 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c03791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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The electrode-electrolyte interface governs the kinetics and reversibility of all electrochemical processes. While theoretical models can calculate and simulate the structure and associated properties of this intriguing component, their validation by direct experimental measurement has been a long-standing challenge. Electrocapillarity is a classical technique that derives the interfacial structure through potential-dependent surface tensions, but its limited resolution has confined its application to ideal systems such as extremely diluted aqueous electrolytes. In this work, we revive this technique with unprecedented time resolution, which allows fast and precise extraction of intrinsic interfacial structure and properties for a wide spectrum of electrolytes, be it ideal or nonideal, aqueous or nonaqueous, dilute or superconcentrated. For the very first time, this new electrocapillarity enables the measurements of a set of interfacial quantities, such as ion concentration distribution and potential drop across Helmholtz planes. Applying it on Zn-battery electrolytes, we discovered that Cl- specific adsorption at the inner-Helmholtz plane results in unexpected Zn2+ aggregation at the outer-Helmholtz plane, and identified such a unique interfacial structure as the fundamental driving force for fast Zn deposition/stripping kinetics and crystallographic texturing. The renaissance of electrocapillarity brings a new tool to the understanding and design of new electrolytes for future battery systems.
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- Jianwei Lai
- John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- SES AI Corporation, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, United States
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- John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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Zhang H, Yang H, Liang Y, Niu F, Xu G, Wei X, Yang L. A self-regulated interface enabled by trivalent gadolinium ions toward highly reversible zinc metal anodes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 664:128-135. [PMID: 38460378 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.034] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have become an ideal candidate for large-scale energy storage systems owing to their inherent safety and highly competitive capacity. However, severe dendrite growth and side reactions on the surface of zinc metal anodes lead to quick performance deterioration, seriously impeding the commercialization of AZIBs. In this work, a self-regulated zinc metal/electrolyte interface is constructed to solve these problems by incorporating the trivalent Gd3+ additive with a lower effective reduction potential into the aqueous ZnSO4 electrolyte. It is revealed that the inert Gd3+ ions preferentially adsorb on the active sites of the zinc anode, and the induced electrostatic shielding layer is beneficial to uniform Zn deposition. Meanwhile, the adsorbed Gd3+ ions act as a buffer interface to lower the direct contact of the zinc anode with water molecules, thereby suppressing the interfacial parasitic reaction. These features endow the Zn//Zn battery using 0.2 M Gd3+ ions with 2940 h of cycling life at 5 mA cm-2 and a cumulative plating capacity (CPC) of 6.2 Ah cm-2 at 40 mA cm-2. When assembling with a MnO2 cathode, the full cell using the modified electrolyte exhibits a high capacity of 268.9 mAh/g at 0.2 A/g, as well as improved rate capability and cycle stability. The results suggest the great potential of a rare earth ion additive in reinforcing Zn metal anodes for developing practical AZIBs.
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- Huaijun Zhang
- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- College of Physics and Electronics Engineering, Hengyang Normal University, Hengyang 421002, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China.
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Xu D, Ren X, Li H, Zhou Y, Chai S, Chen Y, Li H, Bai L, Chang Z, Pan A, Zhou H. Chelating Additive Regulating Zn-Ion Solvation Chemistry for Highly Efficient Aqueous Zinc-Metal Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402833. [PMID: 38535776 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-metal batteries (AZMBs) usually suffered from poor reversibility and limited lifespan because of serious water induced side-reactions, hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and rampant zinc (Zn) dendrite growth. Reducing the content of water molecules within Zn-ion solvation sheaths can effectively suppress those inherent defects of AZMBs. In this work, we originally discovered that the two carbonyl groups of N-Acetyl-ϵ-caprolactam (N-ac) chelating ligand can serve as dual solvation sites to coordinate with Zn2+, thereby minimizing water molecules within Zn-ion solvation sheaths, and greatly inhibit water-induced side-reactions and HER. Moreover, the N-ac chelating additive can form a unique physical barrier interface on Zn surface, preventing the harmful contacting with water. In addition, the preferential adsorption of N-ac on Zn (002) facets can promote highly reversible and dendrite-free Zn2+ deposition. As a result, Zn//Cu half-cell within N-ac added electrolyte delivered ultra-high 99.89 % Coulombic efficiency during 8000 cycles. Zn//Zn symmetric cells also demonstrated unprecedented long life of more than 9800 hours (over one year). Aqueous Zn//ZnV6O16 ⋅ 8H2O (Zn//ZVO) full-cell preserved 78 % capacity even after ultra-long 2000 cycles. A more practical pouch-cell was also obtained (90.2 % capacity after 100 cycles). This method offers a promising strategy for accelerating the development of highly efficient AZMBs.
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- Dongming Xu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, 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 Micro-structures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Micro-structure, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Solid State Physics and Devices, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, Xinjiang, 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 Micro-structures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Micro-structure, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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Liu Z, Zhang X, Liu Z, Jiang Y, Wu D, Huang Y, Hu Z. Rescuing zinc anode-electrolyte interface: mechanisms, theoretical simulations and in situ characterizations. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7010-7033. [PMID: 38756795 PMCID: PMC11095385 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00711e] [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: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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The research interest in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) has been surging due to the advantages of safety, abundance, and high electrochemical performance. However, some technique issues, such as dendrites, hydrogen evolution reaction, and corrosion, severely prohibit the development of AZIBs in practical utilizations. The underlying mechanisms regarding electrochemical performance deterioration and structure degradation are too complex to understand, especially when it comes to zinc metal anode-electrolyte interface. Recently, theoretical simulations and in situ characterizations have played a crucial role in AZIBs and are exploited to guide the research on electrolyte engineering and solid electrolyte interphase. Herein, we present a comprehensive review of the current state of the fundamental mechanisms involved in the zinc plating/stripping process and underscore the importance of theoretical simulations and in situ characterizations in mechanism research. Finally, we summarize the challenges and opportunities for AZIBs in practical applications, especially as a stationary energy storage and conversion device in a smart grid.
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- Zhenjie Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
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- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Advanced Materials Thrust Nansha Guangzhou 511400 Guangdong P. R. China
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- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Advanced Materials Thrust Nansha Guangzhou 511400 Guangdong P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Advanced Materials Thrust Nansha Guangzhou 511400 Guangdong P. R. China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518055 Guangdong P. R. China
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Xiao J, Yuan C, Xiang L, Li X, Zhu L, Zhan X. Design Strategies toward High-Utilization Zinc Anodes for Practical Zinc-Metal Batteries. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202304149. [PMID: 38189550 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202304149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Aqueous Zn-metal batteries (AZMBs) hold a promise as the next-generation energy storage devices due to their low cost and high specific energy. However, the actual energy density falls far below the requirements of commercial AZMBs due to the use of excessive Zn as anode and the associated issues including dendritic growth and side reactions. Reducing the N/P ratio (negative capacity/positive capacity) is an effective approach to achieve high energy density. A significant amount of research has been devoted to increasing the cathode loading and specific capacity or tuning the Zn anode utilization to achieve low N/P ratio batteries. Nevertheless, there is currently a lack of comprehensive overview regarding how to enhance the utilization of the Zn anode to balance the cycle life and energy density of AZMBs. In this review, we summarize the challenges faced in achieving high-utilization Zn anodes and elaborate on the modifying strategies for the Zn anode to lower the N/P ratio. The current research status and future prospects for the practical application of high-performance AZMBs are proposed at the end of the review.
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- Jin Xiao
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, 230601, Hefei, Anhui, PR China)
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, 230601, Hefei, Anhui, PR China)
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, 230601, Hefei, Anhui, PR China)
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, 230601, Hefei, Anhui, PR China)
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, 230601, Hefei, Anhui, PR China)
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Functionalized Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, 230601, Hefei, Anhui, PR China)
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Li H, Cao M, Fu Z, Ma Q, Zhang L, Wang R, Liang F, Zhou T, Zhang C. A covalent organic framework as a dual-active-center cathode for a high-performance aqueous zinc-ion battery. Chem Sci 2024; 15:4341-4348. [PMID: 38516068 PMCID: PMC10952062 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc07013a] [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: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Organic electrode materials have shown significant potential for aqueous Zn ion batteries (AZIBs) due to their flexible structure designability and cost advantage. However, sluggish ionic diffusion, high solubility, and low capacities limit their practical application. Here, we designed a covalent organic framework (TA-PTO-COF) generated by covalently bonding tris(4-formylbiphenyl)amine (TA) and 2,7-diaminopyrene-4,5,9,10-tetraone (PTO-NH2). The highly conjugated skeleton inside enhances its electron delocalization and intermolecular interaction, leading to high electronic conductivity and limited solubility. The open channel within the TA-PTO-COF provides ionic diffusion pathways for fast reaction kinetics. In addition, the abundant active sites (C[double bond, length as m-dash]N and C[double bond, length as m-dash]O) endow the TA-PTO-COF with a large reversible capacity. As a result, the well-designed TA-PTO-COF cathode delivers exceptional capacity (255 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1), excellent cycling stability, and a superior rate capacity of 186 mA h g-1 at 10 A g-1. Additionally, the co-insertion mechanism of Zn2+/H+ within the TA-PTO-COF cathode is revealed in depth by ex situ spectroscopy. This study presents an effective strategy for developing high-performance organic cathodes for advanced AZIBs.
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- Hongbao Li
- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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- Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Leibniz International Joint Research Center of Materials Sciences of Anhui Province, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Polymer Materials, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Material (Ministry of Education), Anhui University Hefei 230601 China
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Zhang G, Zhu J, Lin L, Liu Y, Li S, Li Q, Liu XX, Sun X. A polydopamine coating enabling the stable cycling of MnO 2 cathode materials in aqueous zinc batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:3545-3551. [PMID: 38455003 PMCID: PMC10915837 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06096a] [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: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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MnO2 is a desired cathode candidate for aqueous zinc batteries. However, their cycling stability is seriously limited by active material dissolution, and pre-addition of Mn2+ salts in electrolytes is widely required to shift the dissolution equilibrium. Herein, we synthesize a polydopamine (PDA) coated MnO2 composite material (MnO2/PDA) to realize stable cycling in zinc cells without relying on pre-added Mn2+. The functional groups on PDA exhibit strong coordination ability with the Mn active material. It not only confines dissolved species within the cathode during discharge, but also enhances their deposition back to the cathode during charge to retrieve the active material. Thanks to this effect, the cathode achieves 81.1% capacity retention after 2000 cycles at 1 A g-1 in the 1 M ZnSO4 electrolyte, superior to 37.3% with the regular MnO2 cathode. This work presents an effective strategy to realize the stable cycling of manganese oxide cathode materials in aqueous zinc batteries.
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- Guoli Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
- National Frontiers Science Center for Industrial Intelligence and Systems Optimization, Northeastern University 3-11 Wenhua Road Shenyang 110819 China
- Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry (Northeastern University), Ministry of Education China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
- National Frontiers Science Center for Industrial Intelligence and Systems Optimization, Northeastern University 3-11 Wenhua Road Shenyang 110819 China
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Wang L, Zhou S, Yang K, Huang W, Ogata S, Gao L, Pu X. Screening Selection of Hydrogen Evolution-Inhibiting and Zincphilic Alloy Anode for Aqueous Zn Battery. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307667. [PMID: 38239041 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and Zn dendrites growth are two entangled detrimental effects hindering the application of aqueous Zn batteries. The alloying strategy is studied to be a convenient avenue to stabilize Zn anodes, but there still lacks global understanding when selecting reliable alloy elements. Herein, it is proposed to evaluate the Zn alloying elements in a holistic way by considering their effects on HER, zincphilicity, price, and environmental-friendliness. Screening selection sequence is established through the theoretical evaluation of 17 common alloying elements according to their effects on hydrogen evolution and Zn nucleation thermodynamics. Two alloy electrodes with opposite predicted effects are prepared for experimental demonstration, i.e., HER-inhibiting Bi and HER-exacerbating Ni. Impressively, the optimum ZnBi alloy anode exhibits one order of magnitude lower hydrogen evolution rate than that of the pure Zn, leading to an ultra-long plating/stripping cycling life for more than 11 000 cycles at a high current density of 20 mA cm-2 and 81% capacity retention for 170 cycles in a Zn-V2O5 pouch cell. The study not only proposes a holistic alloy selection principle for Zn anode but also identifies a practically effective alloy element.
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- Luyao Wang
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Osaka University, Osaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Osaka University, Osaka, 560-8531, Japan
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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Cao B, Xu C, Jiang B, Jin B, Zhang J, Ling L, Lu Y, Zou T, Zhang T. Electrolyte Optimization Strategy: Enabling Stable and Eco-Friendly Zinc Adaptive Interfacial Layer in Zinc Ion Batteries. Molecules 2024; 29:874. [PMID: 38398631 PMCID: PMC10892866 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040874] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have emerged as a promising battery technology due to their excellent safety, high capacity, low cost, and eco-friendliness. However, the cycle life of AZIBs is limited by severe side reactions and zinc dendrite growth on the zinc electrode surface, hindering large-scale application. Here, an electrolyte optimization strategy utilizing the simplest dipeptide glycylglycine (Gly-Gly) additive is first proposed. Theoretical calculations and spectral analysis revealed that, due to the strong interaction between the amino group and Zn atoms, Gly-Gly preferentially adsorbs on zinc's surface, constructing a stable and adaptive interfacial layer that inhibits zinc side reactions and dendrite growth. Furthermore, Gly-Gly can regulate zinc ion solvation, leading to a deposition mode shift from dendritic to lamellar and limiting two-dimensional dendrite diffusion. The symmetric cell with the addition of a 20 g/L Gly-Gly additive exhibits a cycle life of up to 1100 h. Under a high current density of 10 mA cm-2, a cycle life of 750 cycles further demonstrates the reliable adaptability of the interfacial layer. This work highlights the potential of Gly-Gly as a promising solution for improving the performance of AZIBs.
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- Bozhong Cao
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan 523000, China; (B.C.); (B.J.); (B.J.); (J.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (T.Z.)
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- Institute for Interdisciplinary Quantum Information Technology, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun 130052, China;
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan 523000, China; (B.C.); (B.J.); (B.J.); (J.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (T.Z.)
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan 523000, China; (B.C.); (B.J.); (B.J.); (J.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (T.Z.)
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan 523000, China; (B.C.); (B.J.); (B.J.); (J.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (T.Z.)
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan 523000, China; (B.C.); (B.J.); (B.J.); (J.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (T.Z.)
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan 523000, China; (B.C.); (B.J.); (B.J.); (J.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (T.Z.)
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan 523000, China; (B.C.); (B.J.); (B.J.); (J.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (T.Z.)
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan 523000, China; (B.C.); (B.J.); (B.J.); (J.Z.); (L.L.); (Y.L.); (T.Z.)
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Cheng H, Zhang S, Guo W, Wu Q, Shen Z, Wang L, Zhong W, Li D, Zhang B, Liu C, Wang Y, Lu Y. Hydrolysis of Solid Buffer Enables High-Performance Aqueous Zinc Ion Battery. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307052. [PMID: 38063837 PMCID: PMC10870042 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Aqueous zinc (Zn) ion batteries (AZIBs) have not yet fulfilled their talent of high safety and low cost since the anode/electrolyte interface (AEI) has long been impeded by hydrogen evolution, surface corrosion, dendritic growth, and by-product accumulation. Here, the hydrolysis of solid buffers is elaborately proposed to comprehensively and enduringly handle these issues. Take 2D layered black phosphorus (BP) as a hydrolytic subject. It is reported that the phosphoric acid generated by hydrolysis in an aqueous electrolyte produces a zinc phosphate (ZPO) rich solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer, which largely inhibits the dendrite growth, surface corrosion, and hydrogen evolution. Meanwhile, the hydrolytic phosphoric acid stabilizes the pH value near AEI, avoiding the accumulation of alkaline by-products. Notably, compared with the disposable ZPO engineerings of anodic SEI pre-construction and electrolyte additive, the hydrolysis strategy of BP can realize a dramatically prolonged protective effect. As a result, these multiple merits endow BP modified separator to achieve improved stripping/plating stability toward Zn anode with more than ten times lifespan enhancement in Zn||Zn symmetrical cell. More encouragingly, when coupled with a V2 O5 ·nH2 O cathode with ultra-high loadings (34.1 and 28.7 mg cm-2 ), the cumulative capacities are remarkably promoted for both coin and pouch cells.
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- Hao Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215P.R. China
- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
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- Department of PhysicsZhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Quantum Technology, and Device & State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215P.R. China
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- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215P.R. China
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200240P.R. China
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- Department of PhysicsZhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Quantum Technology, and Device & State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical EngineeringInstitute of Pharmaceutical EngineeringCollege of Chemical and Biological EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027P.R. China
- ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation CenterZhejiang UniversityHangzhou311215P.R. China
- Institute of WenzhouZhejiang UniversityWenzhou325006P.R. China
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Bai S, Huang Z, Liang G, Yang R, Liu D, Wen W, Jin X, Zhi C, Wang X. Electrolyte Additives for Stable Zn Anodes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2304549. [PMID: 38009799 PMCID: PMC10811481 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Zn-ion batteries are regarded as the most promising batteries for next-generation, large-scale energy storage because of their low cost, high safety, and eco-friendly nature. The use of aqueous electrolytes results in poor reversibility and leads to many challenges related to the Zn anode. Electrolyte additives can effectively address many such challenges, including dendrite growth and corrosion. This review provides a comprehensive introduction to the major challenges in and current strategies used for Zn anode protection. In particular, an in-depth and fundamental understanding is provided of the various functions of electrolyte additives, including electrostatic shielding, adsorption, in situ solid electrolyte interphase formation, enhancing water stability, and surface texture regulation. Potential future research directions for electrolyte additives used in aqueous Zn-ion batteries are also discussed.
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- Shengchi Bai
- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong SARChina
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong SARChina
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong SARChina
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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Wang K, Li Q, Zhang G, Li S, Qiu T, Liu XX, Sun X. Interface regulation of the Zn anode by using a low concentration electrolyte additive for aqueous Zn batteries. Chem Sci 2023; 15:230-237. [PMID: 38131071 PMCID: PMC10732130 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc05098j] [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: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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The Zn metal anode in aqueous Zn batteries faces a number of challenges including instable deposition and corrosion issues. Here, we present an interface environment regulation for a Zn electrode with a low concentration electrolyte additive of 0.1 m 3-aminobenzenesulfonic acid (ASA). ASA prefers to adsorb on the Zn surface over water and creates an ASA-rich interface. It further enters the Zn2+ solvation sheath locally, which shifts the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital from solvated water to ASA. The hydrogen evolution reaction from solvated water reduction is inhibited, and the reduction of solvated ASA generates a stable solid-electrolyte interphase composed of the ion conductor ZnS covered by organic-inorganic mixed components. With the resulting homogenized Zn deposition, continuous Zn stripping in symmetric cells reaches 99.7% depth of discharge (DOD) at a current density of 2 mA cm-2, whereas cell short-circuit takes place at 11.4% DOD in the ASA free ZnSO4 electrolyte. The repeated stripping/plating also realizes 1100 h cycle life at 2 mA cm-2, and a 99.54% stabilized coulombic efficiency is obtained for 500 cycles at 10 mA cm-2.
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- Kuo Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
- National Frontiers Science Center for Industrial Intelligence and Systems Optimization, Northeastern University 3-11 Wenhua Road Shenyang 110819 China
- Key Laboratory of Data Analytics and Optimization for Smart Industry, Ministry of Education, Northeastern University China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
- National Frontiers Science Center for Industrial Intelligence and Systems Optimization, Northeastern University 3-11 Wenhua Road Shenyang 110819 China
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Thieu NA, Li W, Chen X, Li Q, Wang Q, Velayutham M, Grady ZM, Li X, Li W, Khramtsov VV, Reed DM, Li X, Liu X. Synergistically Stabilizing Zinc Anodes by Molybdenum Dioxide Coating and Tween 80 Electrolyte Additive for High-Performance Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55570-55586. [PMID: 38058105 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Recently, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have become increasingly attractive as grid-scale energy storage solutions due to their safety, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, severe dendrite growth, self-corrosion, hydrogen evolution, and irreversible side reactions occurring at Zn anodes often cause poor cyclability of ZIBs. This work develops a synergistic strategy to stabilize the Zn anode by introducing a molybdenum dioxide coating layer on Zn (MoO2@Zn) and Tween 80 as an electrolyte additive. Due to the redox capability and high electrical conductivity of MoO2, the coating layer can not only homogenize the surface electric field but also accommodate the Zn2+ concentration field in the vicinity of the Zn anode, thereby regulating Zn2+ ion distribution and inhibiting side reactions. MoO2 coating can also significantly enhance surface hydrophilicity to improve the wetting of electrolyte on the Zn electrode. Meanwhile, Tween 80, a surfactant additive, acts as a corrosion inhibitor, preventing Zn corrosion and regulating Zn2+ ion migration. Their combination can synergistically work to reduce the desolvation energy of hydrated Zn ions and stabilize the Zn anodes. Therefore, the symmetric cells of MoO2@Zn∥MoO2@Zn with optimal 1 mM Tween 80 additive in 1 M ZnSO4 achieve exceptional cyclability over 6000 h at 1 mA cm-2 and stability (>700 h) even at a high current density (5 mA cm-2). When coupling with the VO2 cathode, the full cell of MoO2@Zn∥VO2 shows a higher capacity retention (82.4%) compared to Zn∥VO2 (57.3%) after 1000 cycles at 5 A g-1. This study suggests a synergistic strategy of combining surface modification and electrolyte engineering to design high-performance ZIBs.
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- Nhat Anh Thieu
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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- Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstrasse 30, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany
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- In Vivo Multifunctional Magnetic Resonance Center, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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- Energy and Environmental Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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- In Vivo Multifunctional Magnetic Resonance Center, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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- Energy and Environmental Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Energy and Environmental Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506, United States
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Shinde SS, Wagh NK, Lee CH, Kim DH, Kim SH, Um HD, Lee SU, Lee JH. Scaling-Up Insights for Zinc-Air Battery Technologies Realizing Reversible Zinc Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303509. [PMID: 37752717 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Zinc-air battery (ZAB) technology is considered one of the promising candidates to complement the existing lithium-ion batteries for future large-scale high-energy-storage demands. The scientific literature reveals many efforts for the ZAB chemistries, materials design, and limited accounts for cell design principles with apparently superior performances for liquid and solid-state electrolytes. However, along with the difficulty of forming robust solid-electrolyte interphases, the discrepancy in testing methods and assessment metrics severely challenges the realistic evaluation/comparison and commercialization of ZABs. Here, strategies to formulate reversible zinc anodes are proposed and specific cell-level energy metrics (100-500 Wh kg-1 ) and realistic long-cycling operations are realized. Stabilizing anode/electrolyte interfaces results in a cumulative capacity of 25 Ah cm-2 and Coulomb efficiency of >99.9% for 5000 plating/stripping cycles. Using 1-10 Ah scale (≈500 Wh kg-1 at cell level) solid-state zinc-air pouch cells, scale-up insights for Ah-level ZABs that can progress from lab-scale research to practical production are also offered.
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- Sambhaji S Shinde
- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc., Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc., Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
- Texas A&M Energy Institute, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc., Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc., Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Gangwon, 24341, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc., Ansan, Republic of Korea
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Dong H, Hu X, Liu R, Ouyang M, He H, Wang T, Gao X, Dai Y, Zhang W, Liu Y, Zhou Y, Brett DJL, Parkin IP, Shearing PR, He G. Bio-Inspired Polyanionic Electrolytes for Highly Stable Zinc-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311268. [PMID: 37615518 PMCID: PMC10962557 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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For zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), the non-uniform Zn plating/stripping results in a high polarization and low Coulombic efficiency (CE), hindering the large-scale application of ZIBs. Here, inspired by biomass seaweed plants, an anionic polyelectrolyte alginate acid (SA) was used to initiate the in situ formation of the high-performance solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer on the Zn anode. Attribute to the anionic groups of -COO- , the affinity of Zn2+ ions to alginate acid induces a well-aligned accelerating channel for uniform plating. This SEI regulates the desolvation structure of Zn2+ and facilitates the formation of compact Zn (002) crystal planes. Even under high depth of discharge conditions (DOD), the SA-coated Zn anode still maintains a stable Zn stripping/plating behavior with a low potential difference (0.114 V). According to the classical nucleation theory, the nucleation energy for SA-coated Zn is 97 % less than that of bare Zn, resulting in a faster nucleation rate. The Zn||Cu cell assembled with the SA-coated electrode exhibits an outstanding average CE of 99.8 % over 1,400 cycles. The design is successfully demonstrated in pouch cells, where the SA-coated Zn exhibits capacity retention of 96.9 % compared to 59.1 % for bare Zn anode, even under the high cathode mass loading (>10 mg/cm2 ).
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- Haobo Dong
- Electrochemical Innovation LabDepartment of Chemical EngineeringUniversity College LondonTorrington PlaceLondonWC1E 7JEUK
- Christopher Ingold LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity College London20 Gordon StreetLondonWC1H 0AJUK
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- Christopher Ingold LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity College London20 Gordon StreetLondonWC1H 0AJUK
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient UtilLaboratory of Salt Lake Resources Chemistry of Qinghai ProvinceChinese Academy of SciencesXiningQinghai810008China
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- Department of Earth Science and EngineeringImperial CollegeLondonSW7 2AZUK
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- Electrochemical Innovation LabDepartment of Chemical EngineeringUniversity College LondonTorrington PlaceLondonWC1E 7JEUK
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- Christopher Ingold LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity College London20 Gordon StreetLondonWC1H 0AJUK
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- Christopher Ingold LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity College London20 Gordon StreetLondonWC1H 0AJUK
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- Electrochemical Innovation LabDepartment of Chemical EngineeringUniversity College LondonTorrington PlaceLondonWC1E 7JEUK
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- Christopher Ingold LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity College London20 Gordon StreetLondonWC1H 0AJUK
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- Electrochemical Innovation LabDepartment of Chemical EngineeringUniversity College LondonTorrington PlaceLondonWC1E 7JEUK
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient UtilLaboratory of Salt Lake Resources Chemistry of Qinghai ProvinceChinese Academy of SciencesXiningQinghai810008China
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- Electrochemical Innovation LabDepartment of Chemical EngineeringUniversity College LondonTorrington PlaceLondonWC1E 7JEUK
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- Christopher Ingold LaboratoryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity College London20 Gordon StreetLondonWC1H 0AJUK
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- Electrochemical Innovation LabDepartment of Chemical EngineeringUniversity College LondonTorrington PlaceLondonWC1E 7JEUK
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- Electrochemical Innovation LabDepartment of Chemical EngineeringUniversity College LondonTorrington PlaceLondonWC1E 7JEUK
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Hu Y, Liu Z, Li L, Guo S, Xie X, Luo Z, Fang G, Liang S. Reconstructing interfacial manganese deposition for durable aqueous zinc-manganese batteries. Natl Sci Rev 2023; 10:nwad220. [PMID: 37693122 PMCID: PMC10484177 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwad220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Low-cost, high-safety, and broad-prospect aqueous zinc-manganese batteries (ZMBs) are limited by complex interfacial reactions. The solid-liquid interfacial state of the cathode dominates the Mn dissolution/deposition process of aqueous ZMBs, especially the important influence on the mass and charge transfer behavior of Zn2+ and Mn2+. We proposed a quasi-eutectic electrolyte (QEE) that would stabilize the reversible behavior of interfacial deposition and favorable interfacial reaction kinetic of manganese-based cathodes in a long cycle process by optimizing mass and charge transfer. We emphasize that the initial interfacial reaction energy barrier is not the main factor affecting cycling performance, and the good reaction kinetics induced by interfacial deposition during the cycling process is more conducive to the stable cycling of the battery, which has been confirmed by theoretical analysis, quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring, depth etching X-ray photon-electron spectroscopy, etc. As a result, the QEE electrolyte maintained a stable specific capacity of 250 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 after 350 cycles in zinc-manganese batteries. The energy density retention rate of the ZMB with QEE increased by 174% compared to that of conventional aqueous electrolyte. Furthermore, the multi-stacked soft-pack battery with a cathodic mass load of 54.4 mg maintained a stable specific capacity of 200 mAh g-1 for 100 cycles, demonstrating its commercial potential. This work proves the feasibility of adapting lean-water QEE to the stable aqueous ZMBs.
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- Yida Hu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Science, Hunan University of Technology and Business, Changsha 410205, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
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- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Wang K, Qiu T, Lin L, Liu F, Zhu J, Liu XX, Sun X. Interface solvation regulation stabilizing the Zn metal anode in aqueous Zn batteries. Chem Sci 2023; 14:8076-8083. [PMID: 37538815 PMCID: PMC10395310 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc01831h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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The Zn metal anode experiences dendritic growth and side reactions in aqueous zinc batteries. The regulation of the interface environment would provide efficient modification without largely affecting the aqueous nature of bulk electrolytes. Herein, we show that the ethylene carbonate (EC) additive is able to adsorb on the Zn surface from the ZnSO4 electrolyte. Together with the higher dielectric constant of EC than water, Zn2+ preferentially forms EC-rich solvation structures at the interface even with a low overall EC content of 4%. An inorganic-organic solid-electrolyte interface (SEI) is also generated. Thanks to the increased energy levels of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital of EC-rich solvation structures and the stable SEI, side reactions are suppressed and the Zn2+ transference number increases to allow uniform Zn growth. As a result, the cycle life of Zn stripping/plating in symmetric Zn cells extends from 108 h to 1800 h after the addition of 4% EC. Stable cycling for 180 h is realized with 35% depth of discharge in the 4% EC electrolyte, superior to the initial cell failure with EC-free electrolyte. The capacity retention of the Zn//V6O13·H2O full cell with N/P = 1.3 also increases from 51.1% to 80.5% after 500 cycles with the help of EC.
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- Kuo Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University Shenyang 110819 China
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He H, Zeng L, Luo D, He J, Li X, Guo Z, Zhang C. 3D Printing of Electron/Ion-Flux Dual-Gradient Anodes for Dendrite-Free Zinc Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2211498. [PMID: 36747353 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202211498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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3D porous Zn-metal anodes have aroused widespread interest for Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs). Nevertheless, the notorious "top-growth" dendrites caused by the intrinsic top-concentrated ions and randomly distributed electrons may ultimately trigger a cell failure. Herein, an electron/ion-flux dual-gradient 3D porous Zn anode is reported for dendrite-free ZIBs by adopting 3D printing technology. The 3D-printed Zn anode with layer-by-layer bottom-up attenuating Ag nanoparticles (3DP-BU@Zn) establishes dual-gradient electron/ion fluxes, i.e., an internal bottom-up gradient electron flux created by bottom-rich conductive Ag nanoparticles, and a gradient ion flux resulting from zincophilic Ag nanoparticles which pump ions toward the bottom. Meanwhile, the 3D-printing-enabled hierarchical porous structure and continuously conducting network endow unimpeded electron transfer and ion diffusion among the electrode, dominating a bottom-preferential Zn deposition behavior. As a result, the 3DP-BU@Zn symmetrical cell affords highly reversible Zn plating/stripping with an extremely small voltage hysteresis of 17.7 mV and a superior lifespan over 630 h at 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2 . Meanwhile, the 3DP-BU@Zn//VO2 full cell exhibits remarkable cyclic stability over 500 cycles. This unique dual-gradient strategy sheds light on the roadmap for the next-generation safe and durable Zn-metal batteries.
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- Hanna He
- 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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- School of Chemical Engineering & Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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Zhang M, Hua H, Dai P, He Z, Han L, Tang P, Yang J, Lin P, Zhang Y, Zhan D, Chen J, Qiao Y, Li CC, Zhao J, Yang Y. Dynamically Interfacial pH-Buffering Effect Enabled by N-Methylimidazole Molecules as Spontaneous Proton Pumps toward Highly Reversible Zinc-Metal Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208630. [PMID: 36739482 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-metal batteries have attracted extensive attention due to their outstanding merits of high safety and low cost. However, the intrinsic thermodynamic instability of zinc in aqueous electrolyte inevitably results in hydrogen evolution, and the consequent generation of OH- at the interface will dramatically exacerbate the formation of dead zinc and dendrites. Herein, a dynamically interfacial pH-buffering strategy implemented by N-methylimidazole (NMI) additive is proposed to remove the detrimental OH- at zinc/electrolyte interface in real-time, thus eliminating the accumulation of by-products fundamentally. Electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance and molecular dynamics simulation results reveal the existence of an interfacial absorption layer assembled by NMI and protonated NMI (NMIH+ ), which acts as an ion pump for replenishing the interface with protons constantly. Moreover, an in situ interfacial pH detection method with micro-sized spatial resolution based on the ultra-microelectrode technology is developed to probe the pH evolution in diffusion layer, confirming the stabilized interfacial chemical environment in NMI-containing electrolyte. Accordingly, with the existence of NMI, an excellent cumulative plating capacity of 4.2 Ah cm-2 and ultrahigh Coulombic efficiency of 99.74% are realized for zinc electrodes. Meanwhile, the NMI/NMIH+ buffer additive can accelerate the dissolution/deposition process of MnO2 /Mn2+ on the cathode, leading to enhanced cycling capacity.
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- Minghao Zhang
- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Jia X, Ma X, Zhao L, Xin M, Hao Y, Sun P, Wang C, Chao D, Liu F, Wang C, Lu G, Wallace G. A biocompatible and fully erodible conducting polymer enables implanted rechargeable Zn batteries. Chem Sci 2023; 14:2123-2130. [PMID: 36845924 PMCID: PMC9944696 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc06342e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Implanted rechargeable batteries that can provide energy over a sufficient lifetime and ultimately degrade into non-toxic byproducts are highly desirable. However, their advancement is significantly impeded by the limited toolbox of electrode materials with a known biodegradation profile and high cycling stability. Here we report biocompatible, erodible poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) grafted with hydrolyzable carboxylic acid pendants. This molecular arrangement combines the pseudocapacitive charge storage from the conjugated backbones and dissolution via hydrolyzable side chains. It demonstrates complete erosion under aqueous conditions in a pH-dependent manner with a predetermined lifetime. The compact rechargeable Zn battery with a gel electrolyte offers a specific capacity of 31.8 mA h g-1 (57% of theoretical capacity) and outstanding cycling stability (78% capacity retention over 4000 cycles at 0.5 A g-1). Subcutaneous implantation of this Zn battery into Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats demonstrates complete biodegradation in vivo and biocompatibility. This molecular engineering strategy presents a viable avenue for developing implantable conducting polymers with a predetermined degradation profile and high energy storage capability.
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- Xiaoteng Jia
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatric Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University130021China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatric Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University130021China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin UniversityChangchun 130012China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM Faculty, University of Wollongong Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University Changchun 130012 China .,International Center of Future Science, Jilin University Changchun 130012 China
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- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, AIIM Faculty, University of Wollongong Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia
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One-Pot Synthesis of NiSe 2 with Layered Structure for Nickel-Zinc Battery. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031098. [PMID: 36770764 PMCID: PMC9919136 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Transition metal organic framework materials and their selenides are considered to be one of the most promising cathode materials for nickel-zinc (denoted as Ni-Zn) batteries due to their low cost, environmental friendliness, and controllable microstructure. Yet, their low capacity and poor cycling performance severely restricts their further development. Herein, we developed a simple one-pot hydrothermal process to directly synthesize NiSe2 (denotes as NiSe2-X based on the molar amount of SeO2 added) stacked layered sheets. Benefiting from the peculiar architectures, the fabricated NiSe2-1//Zn battery based on NiSe2 and the Zn plate exhibits a high specific capacity of 231.6 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1, and excellent rate performance (162.8 mAh g-1 at 10 A g-1). In addition, the NiSe2//Zn battery also presents a satisfactory cycle life at the high current density of 8 A g-1 (almost no decay compared to the initial specific capacity after 1000 cycles). Additionally, the battery device also exhibits a satisfactory energy density of 343.2 Wh kg-1 and a peak power density of 11.7 kW kg-1. This work provides a simple attempt to design a high-performance layered cathode material for aqueous Ni-Zn batteries.
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Yan M, Huang F, Zhao X, Zhang F, Dong N, Jiao S, Cao R, Pan H. Constructing Three-Dimensional Topological Zn Deposition for Long-Life Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:51010-51017. [PMID: 36343365 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Uniform and compact Zn deposition-dissolution is essential to achieve high Coulombic efficiency and long lifespan for Zn anodes. More attention has been commonly focused on the suppression of macroscopic Zn dendrites in the previous reports. The rational control of the microstructure of Zn deposition to prevent the intrinsic volume expansion and pulverization of Zn metal so as to stabilize Zn anodes is less discussed. Herein, we construct a three-dimensional topological Zn deposition at the nanoscale through an in situ electrochemical process in the optimal hybrid aqueous electrolyte. The topological electrode structure can efficiently accommodate microscopic strain and volume variation and thus largely preserve the macroscopic integrity and electrical contact of Zn anodes, leading to enhanced reversibility and stability. With the unique topological structure of Zn deposition, the Coulombic efficiency of Zn anodes could reach >99.9% with excellent cycling over 1182 h at 2 mA cm-2 and 2 mA h cm-2 (Zn utilization: 11.4%). The evolution of "dead" Zn during repeated cycling is first investigated using a homemade semiquantitative analysis method to determine the critical "short slab" for aqueous Zn batteries under the practical application. This work provides an insightful method to regulate the microscopic morphology of Zn deposition for high-performance Zn batteries.
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- Mengdie Yan
- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Science at the Microscale CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Liao G, Zhou B, Fang B. Reconnection of isolated lithium through fast discharge. TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trechm.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ma G, Miao L, Yuan W, Qiu K, Liu M, Nie X, Dong Y, Zhang N, Cheng F. Non-flammable, dilute, and hydrous organic electrolytes for reversible Zn batteries. Chem Sci 2022; 13:11320-11329. [PMID: 36320582 PMCID: PMC9533477 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc04143j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Rechargeable Zn batteries hold great practicability for cost-effective sustainable energy storage but suffer from irreversibility of the Zn anode in aqueous electrolytes due to parasitic H2 evolution, corrosion, and dendrite growth. Herein, we report a non-flammable, dilute, and hydrous organic electrolyte by dissolving low-cost hydrated Zn(ClO4)2·6H2O in trimethyl phosphate (TMP), which homogenizes plating/stripping and enables in situ formation of a Zn3(PO4)2–ZnCl2-rich interphase to stabilize the Zn anode. A dilute 0.5 m Zn(ClO4)2·6H2O/TMP electrolyte featuring a H2O-poor Zn2+-solvation sheath and low water activity enables significantly enhanced Zn reversibility and a wider electrochemical window than the concentrated counterpart. In this formulated electrolyte, the Zn anode exhibits a high efficiency of 99.5% over 500 cycles, long-term cycling for 1200 h (5 mA h cm−2 at 5 mA cm−2) and stable operation at 50 °C. The results would guide the design of hydrous organic electrolytes for practical rechargeable batteries employing metallic electrode materials. A non-flammable, dilute, and hydrous organic electrolyte can homogenize Zn plating/stripping, suppress water decomposition, and form organic–inorganic hybrid interphase on Zn, thus contributing to highly reversible Zn metal batteries.![]()
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- Guoqiang Ma
- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University Baoding 071002 P. R. China
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- China College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518060 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University Baoding 071002 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University Baoding 071002 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University Baoding 071002 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University Baoding 071002 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Environmental Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Hebei University Baoding 071002 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
- Haihe Laboratory of Chemical Transformation Tianjin 300071 P. R. China
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