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Zuo D, Meng W, Fan C, Li T, Deng S, Li D, Jiang L, Wang T. Heterogeneous Interface Design with Oxygen Vacancy-Rich Assistance High-Capacity Titanium-Based Oxide Anode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:52559-52571. [PMID: 39301966 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c12927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Researchers are paying more attention to sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) because of their abundant supply of sodium resources and affordable price. TiO2 offers excellent safety and a long lifespan as an anode material for SIBs. However, the process kinetics is slow due to its limited Na+ storage efficiency, weak conductivity, and irreversible Na+ capture. In order to address these issues, this review uses a mix of the template approach and the double-hydrolysis method to manage the structure and diffusion of TiO2-based anode materials by synthesizing FeTiO3/TiO2 heterostructured double-shell microspheres (FTO). Through the built-in electric field effect caused by their heterostructures, FTO materials improve reaction kinetics, boost electronic conductivity, and lower the diffusion energy barrier of Na+. Their distinctive double-shell structure can increase electrolyte infiltration, shorten the diffusion distance between ions and electrons, and accommodate volume expansion during cycling. Furthermore, the irreversible capture of Na+ and the unfavorable interactions between the surface active site and electrolyte can be successfully inhibited by FTO heterostructures. FTO has an exceptionally high capacity (reaching 362.7 mA h g-1 after 60 cycles at 20 mA g-1) and excellent cycle stability (with a decay rate of 0.0061% after 1000 cycles at 2 A g-1). The strategy of constructing heterogeneous interfaces assists with high-performance SIB anode design.
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- Dapeng Zuo
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of New Transportation Energy and Automotive Energy Saving, School of Energy and Electrical Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Wang JS, Shen MY, Li WC, Wu T. Unraveling the Role of Li and Mg Substitution in Layered Sodium Oxide Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:43548-43555. [PMID: 39105758 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Substituting electrochemically active elements such as Li and Mg in P2-type layered sodium oxide is an effective strategy for developing competitive cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries. However, the lack of atomic-level understanding regarding the distribution of substitution positions complicates the comprehension of the roles of substituting atoms and the mechanism of sodium-ion intercalation. In this study, we identified the stable configurations of Na in Na0.75Ni0.3Mn0.7O2 and Na0.75Li0.15Mg0.05Ni0.1Mn0.7O2 materials using the site exclusion method. Through simulating the complete charging process for both materials, the structure evolution of the cathodes during the cycling and the impact of the partial substitution of Ni elements by Li and Mg atoms were comprehensively elucidated. Our findings revealed that Mg atoms effectively regulate the distribution of forces within the materials, essentially serving as supportive pillars within the cathode. Meanwhile, Li atoms efficiently mitigated electron localization, consequently diminishing volume fluctuations during the charging process. More importantly, the substitution with Li and Mg atoms could synergistically reduce the interaction between transition metals and sodium ions, thereby reducing the diffusion energy barrier of Na ions. This study not only enhances the comprehension of substituted metal atoms in P2 layered oxides but also offers new insights for the development of sodium-ion cathode materials.
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- Jing-Song Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
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Bai M, Chen J, Li Q, Wang X, Li J, Lin X, Shao S, Li D, Wang Z. A "Zn 2+ in Salt" Interphase Enabling High-Performance Zn Metal Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403380. [PMID: 38837583 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Zinc metal is a promising anode candidate for aqueous zinc ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity, low cost, and high safety. However, its application is currently restricted by hydrogen evolution reactions (HER), by-product formation, and Zn dendrite growth. Herein, a "Zn2+ in salt" (ZIS) interphase is in situ constructed on the surface of the anode (ZIS@Zn). Unlike the conventional "Zn2+ in water" working environment of Zn anodes, the intrinsic hydrophobicity of the ZIS interphase isolates the anode from direct contact with the aqueous electrolyte, thereby protecting it from HER, and the accompanying side reactions. More importantly, it works as an ordered water-free ion-conducting medium, which guides uniform Zn deposition and facilitates rapid Zn2+ migration at the interface. As a result, the symmetric cells assembled with ZIS@Zn exhibit dendrite-free plating/striping at 4500 h and a high critical current of 14 mA cm-2. When matched with a vanadium-based (NVO) cathode, the full battery exhibits excellent long-term cycling stability, with 88% capacity retention after 1600 cycles. This work provides an effective strategy to promote the stability and reversibility of Zn anodes in aqueous electrolytes.
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- Mengxi Bai
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 511443, P. R. China
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Yang Y, Zhou J, Rao AM, Lu B. Bio-inspired carbon electrodes for metal-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5893-5902. [PMID: 38389495 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00226a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Carbon has been widely used as an electrode material in commercial metal-ion batteries (MIBs) because of its desirable electrical, mechanical, and physical properties. Still, traditional carbon electrodes suffer from limited mechanical stability and electrochemical performance in MIBs. Drawing inspiration from biological species, the carbon allotropes, such as fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, can be engineered into mechanically robust, highly conductive frameworks with enhanced ion storage and transport capabilities for MIBs. Here, we present an assortment of bio-inspired carbon electrodes that have enhanced the cycling stability, capacity retention, and overall performance of MIBs. In addition, mimicking the structure and functionality of biological systems has led to the development of flexible MIBs whose performance does not degrade even when stretched, bent, or twisted. Finite element analysis (FEA) is a useful guide in identifying such bio-inspired carbon frameworks because it can simulate and analyze potential failure scenarios, such as stress build-up or structural collapse in MIBs. This review highlights through several examples that there is much scope for improving carbon-based electrode materials through bio-inspired designs for practical high-performance MIBs.
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- Yihan Yang
- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA.
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China.
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