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Darjazi H, Falco M, Colò F, Balducci L, Piana G, Bella F, Meligrana G, Nobili F, Elia GA, Gerbaldi C. Electrolytes for Sodium Ion Batteries: The Current Transition from Liquid to Solid and Hybrid systems. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2313572. [PMID: 38809501 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) have recently garnered significant interest in being employed alongside conventional lithium-ion batteries, particularly in applications where cost and sustainability are particularly relevant. The rapid progress in NIBs will undoubtedly expedite the commercialization process. In this regard, tailoring and designing electrolyte formulation is a top priority, as they profoundly influence the overall electrochemical performance and thermal, mechanical, and dimensional stability. Moreover, electrolytes play a critical role in determining the system's safety level and overall lifespan. This review delves into recent electrolyte advancements from liquid (organic and ionic liquid) to solid and quasi-solid electrolyte (dry, hybrid, and single ion conducting electrolyte) for NIBs, encompassing comprehensive strategies for electrolyte design across various materials, systems, and their functional applications. The objective is to offer strategic direction for the systematic production of safe electrolytes and to investigate the potential applications of these designs in real-world scenarios while thoroughly assessing the current obstacles and forthcoming prospects within this rapidly evolving field.
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- Hamideh Darjazi
- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- School of Sciences and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri ChIP, Camerino, 62032, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
- Electrochemistry Group, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
- School of Sciences and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri ChIP, Camerino, 62032, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology - DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, 10129, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL) - INSTM, Via G. Giusti 9, Firenze, 50121, Italy
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Fischer J, Wolfram L, Oswald S, Fischer S, Mikhailova D. Carbons Derived from Regenerated Spherical Cellulose as Anodes for Li-Ion Batteries at Elevated Temperatures. Chemphyschem 2024; 25:e202300833. [PMID: 38289035 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300833] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Biomass-based materials have emerged as a promising alternative to the conventional graphite anode in Li-ion batteries due to their renewability, low cost, and environmental friendliness. Therefore, a facile synthesis method for porous hard carbons based on cellulose acetate microspheres and bead cellulose is used, and their application as anode materials in Li-ion batteries is discussed. The resulting porous carbons exhibit promising electrochemical characteristics, including a reversible capacity of about 300 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C (37 mA g-1) after 50 cycles, and stable capacities up to 210 mAh g-1 over 1000 cycles at 1 C (372 mA g-1) in half-cells for cellulose acetate microspheres carbonised at 1200 °C. Moreover, at 60 °C cellulose-derived carbons show higher specific capacities than graphite (300 mAh g-1 vs 240 mAh g-1 at 1 C after 500 cycles), indicating their potential for use in high-temperature applications. The different charge storage mechanisms of the prepared hard carbon materials and graphite are observed. While capacity of graphite is mainly controlled by the Faradaic redox process, the cellulose-derived carbons combine Faradaic intercalation and capacitive charge adsorption.
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- Johanna Fischer
- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Material Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Institut for Materials Chemistry (IMC), Helmholtzstraße 20, 01069, Dresden, Germany
- TUD Dresden University of Technology, Institut of plant and wood chemistry (IPWC), Pienner Straße 19, 01737, Tharandt, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Material Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Institut for Materials Chemistry (IMC), Helmholtzstraße 20, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Material Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Institut for Materials Chemistry (IMC), Helmholtzstraße 20, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- TUD Dresden University of Technology, Institut of plant and wood chemistry (IPWC), Pienner Straße 19, 01737, Tharandt, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Material Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Institut for Materials Chemistry (IMC), Helmholtzstraße 20, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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Harizanova S, Uzunov I, Aleksandrov L, Shipochka M, Spassova I, Kalapsazova M. The Beneficial Impact of Mineral Content in Spent-Coffee-Ground-Derived Hard Carbon on Sodium-Ion Storage. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1016. [PMID: 38473489 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The key technological implementation of sodium-ion batteries is converting biomass-derived hard carbons into effective anode materials. This becomes feasible if appropriate knowledge of the relations between the structure of carbonized biomass products, the mineral ash content in them, and Na storage properties is gained. In this study, we examine the simultaneous impact of the ash phase composition and carbon structure on the Na storage properties of hard carbons derived from spent coffee grounds (SCGs). The carbon structure is modified using the pre-carbonization of SCGs at 750 °C, followed by annealing at 1100 °C in an Ar atmosphere. Two variants of the pre-carbonization procedure are adopted: the pre-carbonization of SCGs in a fixed bed and CO2 flow. For the sake of comparison, the pre-carbonized products are chemically treated to remove the ash content. The Na storage performance of SCG-derived carbons is examined in model two and three Na-ion cells. It was found that ash-containing carbons outperformed the ash-free analogs with respect to cycling stability, Coulombic efficiency, and rate capability. The enhanced performance is explained in terms of the modification of the carbon surface by ash phases (mainly albite) and its interaction with the electrolyte, which is monitored by ex situ XPS.
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- Sonya Harizanova
- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Balducci L, Darjazi H, Gonzalo E, Cid R, Bonilla F, Nobili F. Evaluation of Electronic-Ionic Transport Properties of a Mg/Zr-Modified LiNi 0.5Mn 1.5O 4 Cathode for Li-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55620-55632. [PMID: 37983386 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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There is an enormous drive for moving toward cathode material research in LIBs due to the proposal of zero-emission electric vehicles together with the restriction of cathode materials in design. LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 (LNMO) attracts great research interests as high-voltage Co-free cathodes in LIBs. However, a more extensive study is required for LNMO due to its poor electrochemical performance, especially at high temperature, because of the instability of the LNMO interface. Herein, we design structural modifications using Mg and Zr to alleviate the above-mentioned drawbacks by limiting Mn dissolution and tailoring interstitial sites (which are shown by structural and electrochemical characterizations). This strategy enhances the cycle life up to 1000 cycles at both 25 and 50 °C. In addition, a thorough characterization by impedance spectroscopy is applied to give an insight into the electronic and ionic transport properties and the intricate phase transitions occurring upon oxidation and reduction.
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- Leonardo Balducci
- School of Science and Technology─Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, ChIP, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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- School of Science and Technology─Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, ChIP, 62032 Camerino, Italy
- GISEL─Centro di Riferimento Nazionale per i Sistemi di Accumulo Elettrochimico di Energia, INSTM, via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
- Group for Applied Materials and Electrochemistry─GAME Lab, Department of Applied Science and Technology─DISAT, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Torino, Italy
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- School of Science and Technology─Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, ChIP, 62032 Camerino, Italy
- GISEL─Centro di Riferimento Nazionale per i Sistemi di Accumulo Elettrochimico di Energia, INSTM, via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy
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Liu R, Ou J, Xie L, Liang Y, Lai X, Deng Z, Yin W. Aqueous Supramolecular Binder for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2599. [PMID: 37376245 DOI: 10.3390/polym15122599] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Developing an advanced electrode structure is highly important for obtaining lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries with long life, low cost, and environmental friendliness. Some bottlenecks, such as large volume deformation and environmental pollution caused by the electrode preparation process, are still hindering the practical application of Li-S batteries. In this work, a new water-soluble, green, and environmentally friendly supramolecular binder (HUG) is successfully synthesized by modifying natural biopolymer (guar gum, GG) with HDI-UPy (cyanate containing pyrimidine groups). HUG can effectively resist electrode bulk deformation through a the unique three-dimensional nanonet-structure formed via covalent bonds and multiple hydrogen bonds. In addition, abundant polar groups of HUG have good adsorption properties for polysulfide and can inhibit the shuttle movement of polysulfide ions. Therefore, Li-S cell with HUG exhibits a high reversible capacity of 640 mAh g-1 after 200 cycles at 1C with a Coulombic efficiency of 99%.
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- Ruliang Liu
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou 510303, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou 510303, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou 510303, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou 510303, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou 510303, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou 510303, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou 510303, China
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Nakano H, Nakayasu Y, Umetsu M, Tada C. Semi-wet methanogen cathode composed of oak white charcoal for developing sustainable microbial fuel cells. J Biosci Bioeng 2023; 135:480-486. [PMID: 37088674 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiosc.2023.03.009] [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: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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The present study aimed to evaluate a semi-wet biocathode composed of oak white charcoal and agarose gel as an alternative to the standard carbon felt biocathodes used in microbial fuel cells (MFCs). The MFC containing the oak white charcoal cathode (Oak-MFC) recorded a higher current value than that of the MFC containing a carbon felt cathode (CF-MFC). The Oak-MFC produced approximately 4.0-fold more electrons in the external circuit and 1.7-fold more methane (CH4) than the CF-MFC. A real-time PCR targeting mcrA showed that the number of methanogens adhering to the oak white charcoal cathode was approximately 15-fold that adhering to the carbon felt cathode. These results suggest that the methanogens attached to the cathode of both MFCs received electrons and CH4 was produced from carbon dioxide (CO2). Furthermore, Oak-MFC performed better than CF-MFC, thereby suggesting that oak white charcoal bound by agarose gel can be used as an alternative methanogen cathode. The propionic acid degradation rate of Oak-MFC was faster than that of CF-MFC suggesting that the cathodic reaction may affect the anodic reaction. The use of oak-derived electrode as a methanogen cathode also could contribute to sustainable forest management and promote regular thinning of oak trees. Further, its use will enable carbon fixation and efficient energy conversion from CO2 to CH4, thus contributing to sustainable energy use.
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- Hiroto Nakano
- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, 232-3 Yomogida, Narukoonsen, Osaki, Miyagi 989-6711, Japan
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- Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University, 6-3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8578, Japan
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, 468-1 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8572, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, 232-3 Yomogida, Narukoonsen, Osaki, Miyagi 989-6711, Japan.
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Prosini PP, Aurora A, Bozza F, Di Carli M, Gislon P, Moreno M, Paoletti C, Silvestri L. The ENEA′s 2019–2021 Three‐Year Research Project on Electrochemical Energy Storage. ChemElectroChem 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202201161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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- Pier Paolo Prosini
- Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources Department Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Centro Ricerche Casaccia Via Anguillarese, 301 00123 S. Maria di Galeria Roma Italy
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- Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources Department Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Centro Ricerche Casaccia Via Anguillarese, 301 00123 S. Maria di Galeria Roma Italy
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- Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources Department Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Centro Ricerche Casaccia Via Anguillarese, 301 00123 S. Maria di Galeria Roma Italy
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- Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources Department Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Centro Ricerche Casaccia Via Anguillarese, 301 00123 S. Maria di Galeria Roma Italy
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- Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources Department Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Centro Ricerche Casaccia Via Anguillarese, 301 00123 S. Maria di Galeria Roma Italy
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- Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources Department Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Centro Ricerche Casaccia Via Anguillarese, 301 00123 S. Maria di Galeria Roma Italy
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- Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources Department Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Centro Ricerche Casaccia Via Anguillarese, 301 00123 S. Maria di Galeria Roma Italy
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- Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources Department Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Centro Ricerche Casaccia Via Anguillarese, 301 00123 S. Maria di Galeria Roma Italy
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Sodium-ion batteries: Chemistry of biomass derived disordered carbon in carbonate and ether-based electrolytes. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Sbrascini L, Staffolani A, Bottoni L, Darjazi H, Minnetti L, Minicucci M, Nobili F. Structural and Interfacial Characterization of a Sustainable Si/Hard Carbon Composite Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:33257-33273. [PMID: 35839165 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c07888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The effects of a biomass-derived hard carbon matrix and a sustainable cross-linked binder are investigated as electrode components for a silicon-based anode in lithium-ion half-cells, in order to reduce the capacity fade due to volume expansion and shrinkage upon cycling. Ex situ Raman spectroscopy and impedance spectroscopy are used to deeply investigate the structural and interfacial properties of the material within a single cycle and upon cycling. An effective buffering of the volume changes of the composite electrode is evidenced, even at a high Si content up to 30% in the formulation, resulting in the retention of structural and interfacial integrity. As a result, a high capacity performance and a very good rate capability are displayed even at high current densities, with a stable cycling behavior and low polarization effects.
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- Leonardo Sbrascini
- School of Science and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Camerino 62032, Italy
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- School of Science and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Camerino 62032, Italy
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- School of Science and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Camerino 62032, Italy
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- School of Science and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Camerino 62032, Italy
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- School of Science and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Camerino 62032, Italy
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- School of Science and Technologies - Physics Division, University of Camerino, Camerino 62032, Italy
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- School of Science and Technologies - Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, Camerino 62032, Italy
- GISEL - Centro di Riferimento Nazionale per i Sistemi di Accumulo Elettrochimico di Energia, INSTM, Firenze 50121, Italy
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Surendran A, Enale H, Thottungal A, Sarapulova A, Knapp M, Nishanthi ST, Dixon D, Bhaskar A. Unveiling the Electrochemical Mechanism of High-Capacity Negative Electrode Model-System BiFeO 3 in Sodium-Ion Batteries: An In Operando XAS Investigation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:7856-7868. [PMID: 35107246 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c20717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Careful development and optimization of negative electrode (anode) materials for Na-ion batteries (SIBs) are essential, for their widespread applications requiring a long-term cycling stability. BiFeO3 (BFO) with a LiNbO3-type structure (space group R3c) is an ideal negative electrode model system as it delivers a high specific capacity (770 mAh g-1), which is proposed through a conversion and alloying mechanism. In this work, BFO is synthesized via a sol-gel method and investigated as a conversion-type anode model-system for sodium-ion half-cells. As there is a difference in the first and second cycle profiles in the cyclic voltammogram, the operating mechanism of charge-discharge is elucidated using in operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy. In the first discharge, Bi is found to contribute toward the electrochemical activity through a conversion mechanism (Bi3+ → Bi0), followed by the formation of Na-Bi intermetallic compounds. Evidence for involvement of Fe in the charge storage mechanism through conversion of the oxide (Fe3+) form to metallic Fe and back during discharging/charging is also obtained, which is absent in previous literature reports. Reversible dealloying and subsequent oxidation of Bi and oxidation of Fe are observed in the following charge cycle. In the second discharge cycle, a reduction of Bi and Fe oxides is observed. Changes in the oxidation states of Bi and Fe, and the local coordination changes during electrochemical cycling are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the optimization of cycling stability of BFO is carried out by varying binders and electrolyte compositions. Based on that, electrodes prepared with the Na-carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) binder are chosen for optimization of the electrolyte composition. BFO-CMC electrodes exhibit the best electrochemical performance in electrolytes containing fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) as the additive. BFO-CMC electrodes deliver initial capacity values of 635 and 453 mAh g-1 in the Na-insertion (discharge) and deinsertion (charge) processes, respectively, in the electrolyte composition of 1 M NaPF6 in EC/DEC (1:1, v/v) with a 2% FEC additive. The capacity values stabilize around 10th cycle and capacity retention of 73% is observed after 60 cycles with respect to the 10th cycle charge capacity.
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- Ammu Surendran
- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen D-76344, Germany
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen D-76344, Germany
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- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Electrochemical Power Sources Division, CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Enhanced Electrochemical Properties of Na0.67MnO2 Cathode for Na-Ion Batteries Prepared with Novel Tetrabutylammonium Alginate Binder. BATTERIES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/batteries8010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Both the binder and solid–electrolyte interface play an important role in improving the cycling stability of electrodes for Na-ion batteries. In this study, a novel tetrabutylammonium (TBA) alginate binder is used to prepare a Na0.67MnO2 electrode for sodium-ion batteries with improved electrochemical performance. The ageing of the electrodes is characterized. TBA alginate-based electrodes are compared to polyvinylidene fluoride- (PVDF) and Na alginate-based electrodes and show favorable electrochemical performance, with gravimetric capacity values of up to 164 mAh/g, which is 6% higher than measured for the electrode prepared with PVDF binder. TBA alginate-based electrodes also display good rate capability and improved cyclability. The solid–electrolyte interface of TBA alginate-based electrodes is similar to that of PVDF-based electrodes. As the only salt of alginic acid soluble in non-aqueous solvents, TBA alginate emerges as a good alternative to PVDF binder in battery applications where the water-based processing of electrode slurries is not feasible, such as the demonstrated case with Na0.67MnO2.
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Javadian S, Heidari Keleshteri F, Gharibi H, Parviz Z, Sadrpour SM. Do eco-friendly binders affect the electrochemical performance of MOF@CNT anodes in lithium-ion batteries? NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj02560d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We substituted an organic-based binder with a natural water-soluble binder (CMC) in the anode of a lithium-ion battery.
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- Soheila Javadian
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
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Sustainable Materials from Fish Industry Waste for Electrochemical Energy Systems. ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14237928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Fish industry waste is attracting growing interest for the production of environmentally friendly materials for several different applications, due to the potential for reduced environmental impact and increased socioeconomic benefits. Recently, the application of fish industry waste for the synthesis of value-added materials and energy storage systems represents a feasible route to strengthen the overall sustainability of energy storage product lines. This review focused on an in-depth outlook on the advances in fish byproduct-derived materials for energy storage devices, including lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), sodium-ion (NIBs) batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), supercapacitors and protein batteries. For each of these, the latest applications were presented together with approaches to improve the electrochemical performance of the obtained materials. By analyzing the recent literature on this topic, this review aimed to contribute to further advances in the sustainability of energy storage devices.
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Applications of Carbon in Rechargeable Electrochemical Power Sources: A Review. ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14092649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Rechargeable power sources are an essential element of large-scale energy systems based on renewable energy sources. One of the major challenges in rechargeable battery research is the development of electrode materials with good performance and low cost. Carbon-based materials have a wide range of properties, high electrical conductivity, and overall stability during cycling, making them suitable materials for batteries, including stationary and large-scale systems. This review summarizes the latest progress on materials based on elemental carbon for modern rechargeable electrochemical power sources, such as commonly used lead–acid and lithium-ion batteries. Use of carbon in promising technologies (lithium–sulfur, sodium-ion batteries, and supercapacitors) is also described. Carbon is a key element leading to more efficient energy storage in these power sources. The applications, modifications, possible bio-sources, and basic properties of carbon materials, as well as recent developments, are described in detail. Carbon materials presented in the review include nanomaterials (e.g., nanotubes, graphene) and composite materials with metals and their compounds.
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