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Lu S, Cai L, Wang J, Ying H, Han Z, Han W, Chen Z. 2D Ultrathin Titanium Nitride Nanosheets as Separator Coatings for Li-S Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307784. [PMID: 38279620 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Transition metal nitrides (TMNs) are affirmed to be an appealing candidate for boosting the performance of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries due to their excellent conductivity, strong interaction with sulfur species, and the effective catalytic ability for conversion of polysulfides. However, the traditional bulk TMNs are difficult to achieve large active surface area and fast transport channels for electrons/ions simultaneously. Here, a 2D ultrathin geometry of titanium nitride (TiN) is realized by a facile topochemical conversion strategy, which can not only serve as an interconnected conductive platform but also expose abundant catalytic active sites. The ultrathin TiN nanosheets are coated on a commercial separator, serving as a multifunctional interlayer in Li-S batteries for hindering the polysulfide shuttle effect by strong capture and fast conversion of polysulfides, achieving a high initial capacity of 1357 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C and demonstrating a low capacity decay of only 0.046% per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1 C.
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- Shan Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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Chen L, Cao G, Li Y, Zu G, Duan R, Bai Y, Xue K, Fu Y, Xu Y, Wang J, Li X. A Review on Engineering Transition Metal Compound Catalysts to Accelerate the Redox Kinetics of Sulfur Cathodes for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:97. [PMID: 38285078 PMCID: PMC10825111 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01299-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Engineering transition metal compounds (TMCs) catalysts with excellent adsorption-catalytic ability has been one of the most effective strategies to accelerate the redox kinetics of sulfur cathodes. Herein, this review focuses on engineering TMCs catalysts by cation doping/anion doping/dual doping, bimetallic/bi-anionic TMCs, and TMCs-based heterostructure composites. It is obvious that introducing cations/anions to TMCs or constructing heterostructure can boost adsorption-catalytic capacity by regulating the electronic structure including energy band, d/p-band center, electron filling, and valence state. Moreover, the electronic structure of doped/dual-ionic TMCs are adjusted by inducing ions with different electronegativity, electron filling, and ion radius, resulting in electron redistribution, bonds reconstruction, induced vacancies due to the electronic interaction and changed crystal structure such as lattice spacing and lattice distortion. Different from the aforementioned two strategies, heterostructures are constructed by two types of TMCs with different Fermi energy levels, which causes built-in electric field and electrons transfer through the interface, and induces electron redistribution and arranged local atoms to regulate the electronic structure. Additionally, the lacking studies of the three strategies to comprehensively regulate electronic structure for improving catalytic performance are pointed out. It is believed that this review can guide the design of advanced TMCs catalysts for boosting redox of lithium sulfur batteries.
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- Liping Chen
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Yulin University, Yulin, 719000, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China.
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High-Capacity Ion Batteries Based on Ti2C MXene and Borophene First Principles Calculations. INORGANICS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics11030095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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In this paper, we report an ab initio study of a composite material based on Ti2C and borophene B12 as an anode material for magnesium-ion batteries. The adsorption energy of Mg, specific capacitance, electrical conductivity, diffusion barriers, and open-circuit voltage for composite materials are calculated as functions of Mg concentration. It is found that the use of Ti2C as a substrate for borophene B12 is energetically favorable; the binding energy of Ti2C with borophene is −1.87 eV/atom. The translation vectors of Ti2C and borophene B12 differ by no more than 4% for in the X direction, and no more than 0.5% in the Y direction. The adsorption energy of Mg significantly exceeds the cohesive energy for bulk Mg. The energy barrier for the diffusion of Mg on the surface of borophene B12 is ~262 meV. When the composite surface is completely covered with Mg ions, the specific capacity is 662.6 mAh g−1 at an average open-circuit voltage of 0.55 V (relative to Mg/Mg+). The effect of reducing the resistance of borophene B12 upon its binding to Ti2C is established. The resulting electrical conductivity of the composite Ti16C8B40 is 3.7 × 105 S/m, which is three times higher than the electrical conductivity of graphite. Thus, a composite material based on Ti2C and borophene B12 is a promising anode material for magnesium-ion batteries.
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Wang Y, Ma N, Zhang Y, Liang B, Zhao J, Fan J. S-functionalized 2D V 2B as a promising anode material for rechargeable lithium ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:4015-4024. [PMID: 36649114 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp05477a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The development of novel high specific capacity anode materials is urgently needed for rechargeable metal ion batteries. Herein, S-functionalized V2B as the electrode material for Li/Na/K ion batteries are comprehensively investigated using first-principles calculations. Specifically, V2BS2 was verified with good electrical conductivity via band structure and density of states calculations. Phonon dispersion and ab initio molecular dynamic simulations were performed and confirmed the dynamic and thermal stability of V2BS2. The use of V2BS2 with a high theoretical specific capacity of 606 mA h g-1 for lithium ion batteries (LIBs) due to the bilayer adsorption of Li atoms is encouraging, which is attributed to the double empty orbitals of the S atoms and small lattice mismatch (1.5%) between the Li layers and substrate. Furthermore, dendrite formation would be well prohibited and safety issues for battery operation would be ensured for V2BS2 as electrode materials because of the low open circuit voltage with 0.37 V. The high charge/discharge rate for LIBs is also achievable owing to the high mobility of adatoms on the surface of V2BS2. Our work not only finds use as a promising material for the field of energy storage, but also provides constructive design strategies for developing high performance anode materials for rechargeable metal ion batteries.
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- Yuhang Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China. .,Center for Advance Nuclear Safety and Sustainable Department, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Perera A, Madhushani K, Punchihewa BT, Kumar A, Gupta RK. MXene-Based Nanomaterials for Multifunctional Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1138. [PMID: 36770145 PMCID: PMC9920486 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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MXene is becoming a "rising star" material due to its versatility for a wide portfolio of applications, including electrochemical energy storage devices, electrocatalysis, sensors, biomedical applications, membranes, flexible and wearable devices, etc. As these applications promote increased interest in MXene research, summarizing the latest findings on this family of materials will help inform the scientific community. In this review, we first discuss the rapid evolutionary change in MXenes from the first reported M2XTx structure to the last reported M5X4Tx structure. The use of systematically modified synthesis routes, such as foreign atom intercalation, tuning precursor chemistry, etc., will be further discussed in the next section. Then, we review the applications of MXenes and their composites/hybrids for rapidly growing applications such as batteries, supercapacitors, electrocatalysts, sensors, biomedical, electromagnetic interference shielding, membranes, and flexible and wearable devices. More importantly, we notice that its excellent metallic conductivity with its hydrophilic nature distinguishes MXene from other materials, and its properties and applications can be further modified by surface functionalization. MXene composites/hybrids outperform pristine MXenes in many applications. In addition, a summary of the latest findings using MXene-based materials to overcome application-specific drawbacks is provided in the last few sections. We hope that the information provided in this review will help integrate lab-scale findings into commercially viable products.
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- A.A.P.R. Perera
- Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
- National Institute for Materials Advancement, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
- National Institute for Materials Advancement, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
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- Nano-Technology Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, GLA University, Mathura 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
- National Institute for Materials Advancement, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
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Song Z, Jiang W, Jian X, Hu F. Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Electrocatalysis in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4341. [PMID: 36500964 PMCID: PMC9736453 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are considered as among the most promising electrochemical energy storage devices due to their high theoretical energy density and low cost. However, the inherently complex electrochemical mechanism in Li-S batteries leads to problems such as slow internal reaction kinetics and a severe shuttle effect, which seriously affect the practical application of batteries. Therefore, accelerating the internal electrochemical reactions of Li-S batteries is the key to realize their large-scale applications. This article reviews significant efforts to address the above problems, mainly the catalysis of electrochemical reactions by specific nanostructured materials. Through the rational design of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts (including but not limited to strategies such as single atoms, heterostructures, metal compounds, and small-molecule solvents), the chemical reactivity of Li-S batteries has been effectively improved. Here, the application of nanomaterials in the field of electrocatalysis for Li-S batteries is introduced in detail, and the advancement of nanostructures in Li-S batteries is emphasized.
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- Zihui Song
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontiers Science Center for Smart Materials Oriented Chemical Engineering, Technology Innovation Center of High Performance Resin Materials (Liaoning Province), Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices (Liaoning Province), Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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