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Wang Z, Li L, Heo H, Ren L, Wei Y, Lee K, Tian H, Xu Z, Sun Z, Kim T, Yang H, Park HH. Synthesis and characterization of core-shell high-nickel cobalt-free layered LiNi 0.95Mg 0.02Al 0.03O 2@Li 2ZrO 3 cathode for high-performance lithium ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 666:424-433. [PMID: 38608637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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High-nickel cobalt-free layered cathode is regarded as a highly potential cathode material for the next generation lithium ion batteries (LIBs) because of its high energy density, low cost and environmentally benign. However, the poor cycle performance caused by its intrinsic unstable structure and chemo-mechanical instability frustrates its practical applications. Herein, we have developed a new core-shell high-nickel cobalt-free layered LiNi0.95Mg0.02Al0.03O2@Li2ZrO3 (LZO-NMA9523) cathode for high-performance LIBs. The Li2ZrO3 coating layer firstly helps to suppress and reduce the degree of Li+/Ni2+ cation mixing during the material preparation process. In addition, the Li2ZrO3 coating layer can not only accommodate the volume variations and enhance the electricity of the active materials, but also effectively inhibit the harmful irreversible phase transition during the charging/discharging process, thus greatly stabilizing the structure of the high-nickel cobalt-free cathode. As an advanced cathode for LIBs, the LZO-NMA9523 exhibits an excellent reversible capacity of 146.9 mAh g-1 after 100 cycles at 0.5 C with capacity retention of about 80%. This study provides a possible high-nickel cobalt-free layered cathode material for the next generation LIBs.
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- Zi Wang
- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, China; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental & Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zhenjiang 212003, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea; Aerogel Materials Research Center, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Cao J, Ou T, Sun Y, Wu H, Luo D, Yang C, Zhang L, Zhang D, Zhang X, Qin J, Yang X. High-Rate and Ultra-Stable aqueous Zinc-Ion batteries enabled by Potassium-Infused ammonium vanadate nanosheets. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 665:32-40. [PMID: 38513406 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs), defined by low expenses, superior safety, and plentiful reserves, demonstrate tremendous development potential in energy storage systems at the grid scale. Whereas the cathode instability and the limited diffusion of Zn2+ have impeded the development of AZIBs. Herein, a high-performance K-NH4V4O10 (K-NVO) cathode with K+ doping synthesized successfully through one-step hydrothermal approach. Experiments and density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that K-NVO has Zn2+ diffusion pathways with lower barriers for smoother transport, and lower formation energy. The combination of the rapid Zn2+ diffusion and the stable structure results in outstanding electrochemical performance of K-NVO as demonstrated in tests. K-NVO cathode achieves a specific capacity of 406 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1, maintains satisfactory cyclic stability with 81.6 % capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 5 A g-1, and possesses a high energy density of 350.9 Wh kg-1. Furthermore, confirmation of the zinc storage mechanism in K-NVO was carried out through Ex situ tests, such as XRD and XPS. This research contributes a unique perspective to the formulation of high-performance cathode materials for AZIBs.
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- Jin Cao
- College of Hydraulic & Environmental Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China; Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China.
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- Center of Excellence on Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- Center of Excellence on Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center of Excellence on Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China.
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China.
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Zhang C, Zhang L, Zhang Z, Zhang X, Wu L. Oxygen-vacancy-reinforced perovskites promoting polysulfide conversion for lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 661:472-481. [PMID: 38308887 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are considered to be one of the most promising energy storage systems because of the ultrahigh energy density. However, their shuttle effect and slow redox kinetics seriously hinder the development of LSBs. To solve these issues, the perovskite La1-xSrxMnO3-δ (x = 0-0.5) with different oxygen vacancy concentrations were prepared by a facile liquid-phase synthesis and followed by the thermal annealing. The La1-xSrxMnO3-δ can not only anchor lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), but also catalyze the conversion of LiPSs. The detailed kinetic analysis and density functional theory calculations reveal that the optimal level of oxygen vacancies can effectively increase the binding energy between perovskites and LiPSs, and effectively promote the LiPS conversion kinetics. The S/La0.6Sr0.4MnO3-δ cathode with a moderate oxygen vacancy concentration exhibits high rate performance and ultrahigh capacity retention of 93.2% after 150 cycles at 0.1 C, which provides a potential for practical applications of LSBs. This work reveals the application of perovskite materials in the development of advanced LSBs.
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- Chi Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, People's Republic of China.
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Duan L, Shao C, Liao J, Song L, Zhang Y, Li R, Guo S, Zhou X, Zhou H. A P2/P3 Biphasic Layered Oxide Composite as a High-Energy and Long-Cycle-Life Cathode for Potassium-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400868. [PMID: 38440859 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Layered transition metal oxides are extensively considered as appealing cathode candidates for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) due to their abundant raw materials and low cost, but their further implementations are limited by slow dynamics and impoverished structural stability. Herein, a layered composite having a P2 and P3 symbiotic structure is designed and synthesized to realize PIBs with large energy density and long-term cycling stability. The unique intergrowth of P2 and P3 phases in the obtained layered oxide is plainly characterized by X-ray diffraction refinement, high-angle annular dark field and annular bright field-scanning transmission electron microscopy at atomic resolution, and Fourier transformation images. The synergistic effect of the two phases of this layered P2/P3 composite is well demonstrated in K+ intercalation/extraction process. The as-prepared layered composite can present a large discharge capacity with the remarkable energy density of 321 Wh kg-1 and also manifest excellent capacity preservation after 600 cycles of K+ uptake/removal.
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- Liping Duan
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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Guo YF, Qu JP, Liu XY, Wang PF, Liu ZL, Zhang JH, Yi TF. Berlin Green with tunable iron content as ultra-high rate host for efficient aqueous ammonium ion storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 667:607-616. [PMID: 38657544 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) are regarded as promising cathode materials for ammonium-ion batteries (AIBs) because of their low cost and superb theoretical capacity. However, its inherently poor conductivity and structural collapse can significantly limit the enhancement of rate property and cycling stability. In this work, Berlin Green (BG) electrode materials with similar wool-like clusters were constructed by direct precipitation method to accelerate the kinetic, which realizes outstanding cycling stability. Berlin Green with the appropriate amount of iron (BG-2) has a fast ion transport channel, enhanced structure stability, highly reversible insertion/extraction of NH4+, and fine electrochemical reaction activity. Benefiting from the unique architecture and component, the BG-2 electrode shows an excellent rate performance with a discharge/charge specific capacity of 60.1/59.3 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1. Even at 5 A g-1, BG-2 exhibits remarkable cycling stability with an initial discharge capacity of 59.5 mAh g-1 and a capacity retention rate of approximately 76% after 30,000 cycles. The BG-2 reveals exceedingly good electrochemical reversibility during the process of NH4+ (de)insertion. BG materials indicate huge potential as a cathode material for the next generation of high-performance aqueous batteries.
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- Ya-Fei Guo
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province, School of Resources and Materials, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066004, PR China.
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Xie X, Wang N, Sun L, Sun B, Zhong L, He L, Komarneni S, Hu W. Urchin-like (NH 4) 2V 10O 25·8H 2O hierarchical arrays with significantly expanded interlayer spacing for superior aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 667:157-165. [PMID: 38636217 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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The practical application of zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) can be facilitated by designing cathode materials with unique structures that can overcome the critical problems of slow reaction kinetics and large volume expansion associated with the intercalation reaction of divalent zinc ions. In this study, a novel urchin-like (NH4)2V10O25·8H2O assembled from nanorods was synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method, noted as U-NVO. The interlayer organic pillar of cetyltrimethylammonium cation (CTAB) has been intercalated between layers to regulate the interlayer microstructure and expand the interlayer spacing to 1.32 nm, which effectively increased the contact between the electrode and electrolyte interface and shortened the diffusion path of electrolyte ions. The interlayer pillars of structural H2O and NH4+ provide a flexible framework structure and enhance the cohesion of the layered structure, which helps to maintain structural stability during the charging and discharging process, resulting in long-term durability. These unique properties result in the U-NVO cathodes demonstrating high specific capacity (401.7 mA h g-1 at 0.1 A g-1), excellent rate capability (99.6 % retention from 0.1 to 5 A g-1 and back to 0.1 A g-1), and long-term cycling performance (∼87.5 % capacity retention after 2600 cycles). These results offer valuable insights into the design of high-performance vanadium oxide cathode materials.
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- Xingchen Xie
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China; Materials Research Institute and Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, 204 Energy and the Environment Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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- Materials Research Institute and Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, 204 Energy and the Environment Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, PR China
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Abe Y, Watanabe R, Yodose T, Kumagai S. Cathode active materials using rare metals recovered from waste lithium-ion batteries: A review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28145. [PMID: 38560163 PMCID: PMC10981055 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Large-scale lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are overtaking as power sources for electric vehicles and grid-scale energy-storage systems for renewable sources. Accordingly, large amounts of LIBs are expected to be discarded in the near future. Recycling technologies for waste LIBs, particularly for valuable rare metals (Li, Co, and Ni) used in cathode active materials, need to be developed to construct continuous LIB supply chains. Various recovery methodologies, such as pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and direct recycling, as well as their advantages, disadvantages, and technical features, are briefly introduced. We review the electrochemical performances of these cathode active materials based on recycled rare metals from LIB waste. Moreover, the physicochemical properties and electrochemical performance of the cathode active materials with impurities incorporated during recycling, which have high academic significance, are outlined. In hydrometallurgy-based LIB recycling, the complete removal of impurities in cathode active materials is not realistic for the mass and sustainable production of LIBs; thus, optimal control of the impurity levels is of significance. Meanwhile, the studies on the direct recycling of LIB showed the necessity of almost complete impurity removal and restoration of physicochemical properties in cathode active materials. This review provides a survey of the technological outlook of reusing cathode active materials from waste LIBs.
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- Yusuke Abe
- Joint Research Center for Electric Architecture, Akita University, Tegatagakuen-machi 1-1, Akita, 010-8502, Japan
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- Environmental Protection Laboratory, DOWA ECO-SYSTEM Co., Ltd., 65-1 Omoriyama-shita, Hanaoka, Odate, 017-0005, Japan
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- Environmental Protection Laboratory, DOWA ECO-SYSTEM Co., Ltd., 65-1 Omoriyama-shita, Hanaoka, Odate, 017-0005, Japan
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- Department of Mathematical Science and Electrical-Electronic-Computer Engineering, Akita University, Tegatagakuen-machi 1-1, Akita, 010-8502, Japan
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Zhou C, Wu M, Song H, Yan Z, Yang L, Liu Y, Mao X, Sun Y. Low energy consumption pathway to improve sulfamethoxazole degradation by carbon fiber@Fe 3O 4-CuO: Electrocatalysis activity, mechanism and toxicity. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:834-844. [PMID: 38277840 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Catalysts play a pivotal role in advanced oxidation processes for the remediation of organic wastewater. In this study, a 3D carbon fiber@Fe3O4-CuO catalyst was fabricated, and its efficacy for persulfate activation to remove sulfamethoxazole (SMX) was investigated at extremely low current density. The results of characterization revealed that the catalyst was uniformly distributed on the carbon fiber, and the loaded catalyst was Fe3O4-CuO nanoparticles with a diameter range of 20-50 nm. The SMX removal rate was significantly enhanced at extremely low current density by the metallic oxide catalyst loaded on carbon fiber. Approximately 90 % of SMX was degraded within 90 min when the electric current density was set at 0.1 mA cm-2. This modification process not only improved the persulfate activation efficiency but also enhanced the generation of hydrogen peroxide. Both radical and non-radical pathways were involved in the degradation of SMX. The degradation pathway mainly included hydroxylation, carboxylation, aniline cleavage, and desulfonation reactions. The quantitative structure-activity relationship model indicated that the potential risk of intermediate products to fish, daphnia, and green algae significantly decreased during the electrocatalytic oxidation process. This study provides a novel strategy for persulfate activation, which can significantly enhance the degradation efficiency, toxicity abatement, and energy usage effectiveness of electrocatalytic technology.
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- Chengzhi Zhou
- Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Rural Environment, College of Resource and Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Rural Environment, College of Resource and Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Rural Environment, College of Resource and Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Rural Environment, College of Resource and Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Yingbin Avenue 688, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Yingbin Avenue 688, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Yingbin Avenue 688, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Yingbin Avenue 688, Jinhua 321004, China.
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Gao Y, Xie F, Bai H, Zeng L, Zhang J, Liu M, Zhu W. A carbon felt cathode modified by acidic oxidised carbon nanotubes for the high H 2O 2 generation and its application in electro-Fenton. Environ Technol 2024; 45:1669-1682. [PMID: 36408871 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2150093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Herein, a carbon felt (CF) cathode modified by the acidic oxidised carbon nanotubes (OCNTs) exhibited a high yield of the H2O2 generation in electro-Fenton. Rotating disk electrode (RDE) measurements showed that the selective generation of H2O2 occurred on the CF cathode coated by OCNTs (OCNTs/CF), which was attributed to the high amount of oxygen-containing functional groups in OCNTs. Moreover, the pollutant degradation efficiency could almost reach 100% within 60 min in electro-Fenton with OCNTs/CF as the cathode. Furthermore, the pollutant removal efficiency was kept constant after five consecutive cycles, indicating the high stability of OCNTs/CF cathode. Besides, the hydrophilicity of OCNTs/CF cathode was significantly enhanced owing to the abundant oxygen-contained functional groups on the surface of the OCNTs/CF cathode, which facilitated the mass transfer between the OCNTs/CF cathode and the reactants in the bulk solution. To reveal the possible mechanism in electro-Fenton equipped with the OCNTs/CF cathode, quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) investigations were further conducted. This work provided valuable insights into the fabrication of the non-metallic cathode with a high ability towards H2O2 generation in electro-Fenton for efficient pollutant removal.
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- Ying Gao
- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- College of literature, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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Li L, Yue S, Jia S, Wang C, Zhang D. Recent Advances in Graphene-Based Materials for Zinc-Ion Batteries. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300341. [PMID: 38180284 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are a promising alternative for large-scale energy storage due to their advantages of environmental protection, low cost, and intrinsic safety. However, the utilization of their full potential is still hindered by the sluggish electrode reaction kinetics, poor structural stability, severe Zn dendrite growth, and narrow electrochemical stability window of the whole battery. Graphene-based materials with excellent physicochemical properties hold great promise for addressing the above challenges foe ZIBs. In this review, the energy storage mechanisms and challenges faced by ZIBs are first discussed. Key issues and recent progress in design strategies for graphene-based materials in optimizing the electrochemical performance of ZIBs (anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator and current collector) are then discussed. Finally, some potential challenges and future research directions of graphene-based materials in high-performance ZIBs are proposed for practical applications.
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- Le Li
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Industrial Automation, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China E-mail: addresses
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Industrial Automation, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China E-mail: addresses
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Industrial Automation, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China E-mail: addresses
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Environment Science, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, China
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Li S, Zhao X, Wang T, Wu J, Xu X, Li P, Ji X, Hou H, Qu X, Jiao L, Liu Y. Unraveling the "Gap-Filling" Mechanism of Multiple Charge Carriers in Aqueous Zn-MoS 2 Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202320075. [PMID: 38230459 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202320075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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The utilization rate of active sites in cathode materials for Zn-based batteries is a key factor determining the reversible capacities. However, a long-neglected issue of the strong electrostatic repulsions among divalent Zn2+ in hosts inevitably causes the squander of some active sites (i.e., gap sites). Herein, we address this conundrum by unraveling the "gap-filling" mechanism of multiple charge carriers in aqueous Zn-MoS2 batteries. The tailored MoS2 /(reduced graphene quantum dots) hybrid features an ultra-large interlayer spacing (2.34 nm), superior electrical conductivity/hydrophilicity, and robust layered structure, demonstrating highly reversible NH4 + /Zn2+ /H+ co-insertion/extraction chemistry in the 1 M ZnSO4 +0.5 M (NH4 )2 SO4 aqueous electrolyte. The NH4 + and H+ ions can act as gap fillers to fully utilize the active sites and screen electrostatic interactions to accelerate the Zn2+ diffusion. Thus, unprecedentedly high rate capability (439.5 and 104.3 mAh g-1 at 0.1 and 30 A g-1 , respectively) and ultra-long cycling life (8000 cycles) are achieved.
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- Shengwei Li
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Photoelectric Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Ji X, Liu Y, Zhang Z, Cui J, Fan Y, Qiao Y. Carbon nanotubes with CoNi alloy nanoparticles growing on porous carbon substrate as cathode for Li-CO 2 batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 655:693-698. [PMID: 37976742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The over-exploitation of fossil fuels and rapid industrialization has released a large number of carbon dioxide. As a major greenhouse gas, it can induce the increasing global temperature and result in environmental issues. It is an urgent necessity to reduce carbon dioxide emission and increase carbon capture, utilization and storage. Li-CO2 battery can be used for the fixation and conversion of carbon dioxide to electrochemical energy. However, it is necessary to explore and design efficient catalysts, due to the low electronic conductivity and sluggish decomposition kinetics for lithium carbonate as the discharge product. Herein, carbon nanotubes with CoNi alloy nanoparticles growing on porous carbon substrate (PC/CoNi-CNTs) is designed by immersing porous melamine formaldehyde sponge into cobalt nitrate and nickel chloride solution with the subsequent carbonization. The porous structure of carbon substrate facilitates the electrolyte infiltration and carbon dioxide diffusion. The carbon nanotubes and CoNi alloy catalysts can efficiently enhance the reversible deposition and decomposition of lithium carbonate and carbon, taking advantage of their synergistic effect. At a current density of 0.05 mA cm-2, the terminal discharge and charge voltages are 2.76 and 4.23 V with a limited specific capacity of 0.2 mA h cm-2, respectively. These results demonstrat that the design of carbon nanotubes with alloy nanoparticles on porous carbon substrate as cathode can enhance the electrochemical performances of Li-CO2 battery.
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- Xu Ji
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China; School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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Zhang Z, Chen S, Zhang H, Yao C, Zhang W, Qu T, Wang T, Wang H, Lang X, Cai K. In situ self-assembled NdBa 0.5Sr 0.5Co 2O 5+δ/Gd 0.1Ce 0.9O 2-δ hetero-interfaces enable enhanced electrochemical activity and CO 2 durability for solid oxide fuel cells. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 655:157-166. [PMID: 37931555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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The development of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) faces impediments in terms of challenges associated with oxygen reduction activity and CO2 durability. Therefore, a series of novel composite cathode materials, consisting of NdBa0.5Sr0.5Co2O5+δ (NBSC) and Gd0.1Ce0.9O2-δ (GDC), were designed and synthesized using a one-pot strategy through a self-assembly process. The incorporation of GDC leads to a significant increase in the number of active sites. Furthermore, it alters the anisotropic transport properties of oxygen ions within layered double perovskite materials, consequently creating a three-dimensional conduit for O2- transportation. Simultaneously, the in-situ formation of closely intertwined heterogeneous interfaces between NBSC and GDC particles can facilitate the charge transfer processes and oxygen ion transport, thereby improving the kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The NBSC-10GDC cathode, prepared through the one-pot method, exhibits reduced polarization resistances and enhanced CO2 tolerance in comparison to the mechanically mixed cathode. At 750 °C, the one-pot NBSC-10GDC exhibits a low area-specific resistance (ASR) of 0.029 Ω cm2, which is 69.8% lower than the ASR of single-phase NBSC and 42.0% lower than mechanically mixed NBSC-10GDC. Additionally, the one-pot NBSC-10GDC demonstrates a remarkable maximum power density (MPD) of 1.36 W cm-2 at 750 °C. These findings highlight the considerable potential of the one-pot NBSC-10GDC as a promising material for SOFC cathode.
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- Zhe Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China.
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Li S, Wang J, Zhou M, Wang K, Jiang K. Methyl-Symmetrically Substituted Poly(3,4-Dimethylthiophene) as Cathode for Aluminum Ion Batteries. Chemistry 2024:e202303892. [PMID: 38279783 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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The aggravation of energy problems and the scarcity of lithium resources have forced us to look for new energy storage systems. Aluminum ion batteries, as a promising energy storage system, has the advantages of environmental friendliness and abundant aluminum resources, and has the potential for application in large-scale energy storage and personal portable electronic devices. To solve the stability problem of aluminum ion batteries during cycling for large-scale energy storage needs, we report a polythiophene-based conductive polymer, poly(3,4-dimethylthiophene) (PDMT), as a high performance cathode material for aluminum ion batteries. By introducing two methyl groups on the thiophene ring, we successfully adjust the local charge density of the heterocyclic thiophene, thus changing the electron delocalization characteristics, and improving the electrochemical reaction activity of the polythiophene (PTH) material as a redox electrode material. This also maintains the symmetry and regularity of the polymer structure, giving the material better cycling stability. The discharge specific capacity reaches 110 mAh g-1 at a current density of 200 mA g-1, far exceeding conventional PTH cathodes (~ 70 mAh g-1), and the capacity retention rate is 92.7% after 1000 cycles. It also shows excellent rate performance due to the flexible structure of the conductive polymer.
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- Sihang Li
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, CHINA
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, CHINA
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, CHINA
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Luoyu Road, Wuhan, CHINA
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, CHINA
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Wu J, Liang H, Li J, Yang Z, Cai J. Facile preparation of urchin-like morphology V 2O 3-VN nano-heterojunction cathodes for high-performance Aqueous zinc ion battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:46-55. [PMID: 37832234 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries (RAZIBs) are of interest for energy storage in smart grids. However, slow Zn2+ diffusion kinetics, insufficient active sites, and poor intrinsic conductivity are always challenging to exploit the huge potential of the batteries. Here, we prepare V2O3-VN nano-heterojunction composites with sea urchin-like morphology as the cathode for AZIBs. The electrode achieves high capacities (e.g., 0.1 A g-1, 532.6 mAh g-1), good rate and cycle performance (263.4 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1 current density with 90.8% capacity retention). Detailed structural analyses suggest that the V2O3-VN composite is composed of different crystal planes of V2O3 and VN, which form an efficient heterogeneous interfacial network in the bulk electrode, accounting for its good electrochemical properties. Theoretical calculations reveal that compared with V2O3, VN and physically mixed V2O3/VN, the V2O3-VN heterostructure exhibits good cation adsorption and electrode conductivity, thereby accelerating the charge carrier mobility and electrochemical activity of the electrode. Moreover, ex-situ characterization techniques are utilized to investigate the zinc storage mechanism in detail, providing new ideas for the development of AZIBs cathode materials through the construction of heterojunction structures.
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- Jian Wu
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Source, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Innovation Base of Energy and Chemical Materials for Graduate Students Training, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Source, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Innovation Base of Energy and Chemical Materials for Graduate Students Training, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Source, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Innovation Base of Energy and Chemical Materials for Graduate Students Training, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Source, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Innovation Base of Energy and Chemical Materials for Graduate Students Training, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Chemical Power Source, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Innovation Base of Energy and Chemical Materials for Graduate Students Training, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Zhou J, Wu F, Mei Y, Ma W, Li L, Chen R. Highly Stable Aqueous/Organic Hybrid Zinc-Ion Batteries Based on a Synergistic Cathode/Anode Interface Engineering. ACS Nano 2024; 18:839-848. [PMID: 38108612 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) are developing rapidly due to their advantages of safety, moderate energy density, and abundant Zn-metal reserves. However, the dendritic growth and side reactions at the Zn-based anode and the dissolution of metallic elements at transition metal-based cathodes destabilize the electrode/electrolyte interface, which ultimately reduces the electrochemical performance of ZIBs. Herein, an aqueous/organic hybrid electrolyte that endows synergistic cathode/anode interfacial layers is proposed. On the anode, the ZnF2/Zn3(PO4)2-rich film induces the Zn nucleation, enabling a dendrite-free and corrosion-free electrode morphology. On the cathode, in contrast to Zn deposition anomalously on the cathode surface due to underpotential deposition during cycling in the unmodified electrolyte, the obtained interfacial film using the hybrid electrolyte inhibits the dissolution of metallic elements and avoids Zn deposition on the transition metal-based cathode. As a result, a pouch cell with a metallic Zn anode and a LiMn2O4 cathode (depth of discharge: 40%) based on the modified electrolyte maintains a capacity of 92 mAh g-1 after 235 cycles with a stable and clean cathode/anode interface. This research presents insight into the construction of a stable cathode/anode interface for long-cycling ZIBs.
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- Jiahui Zhou
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan)-Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan)-Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute (Jinan)-Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing 100081, China
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Huang H, Zhu H, Gao J, Wang J, Shao M, Zhou W. Grain-growth Inhibitor with Three-section-sintering for Highly Dispersed Single-crystal NCM90 Cubes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202314457. [PMID: 38010613 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202314457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Single crystallization of LiNix Coy Mn1-x-y O2 (NCM) is currently an effective strategy to improve the cycling life of NCM cathode, owing to the reduced surface area and enhanced mechanical strength, but the application of single crystal NCM(SC-NCM) is being hindered by severe particle agglomeration and poor C-rate performance. Here, a strategy of three-section-sintering(TSS) with the presence of grain-growth inhibitor was proposed, in which, the TSS includes three sections of phase-formation, grain-growth and phase-preservation. While, the addition of MoO3 inhibits the grain growth and restrains the particle agglomeration. With the help of TSS and 1 mol % of MoO3 , highly dispersed surface Mo-doped SC-NCM(MSC-NCM) cubes are obtained with the average diameter of 1.3 μm. Benefiting from the surface Mo-doping and the reduced surface energy, the Li+ -migration preferred (1 0 4) crystalline facet is exposed as the dominant plane in MSC-NCM cubes, because of which, C-rate performance is significantly improved compared with the regular SC-NCM. Furthermore, this preparation strategy is compatible well with the current industrial production line, providing an easy way for the large-scale production of SC-NCM.
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- Hao Huang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- China Automotive Battery Research Institute Co. Ltd., Beijing, 101407, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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Sang B, Wang X, Feng K, Gu S, Li G, Yue K, He Y, Wang Q, Gao T, Zhou G. Boosting zinc-ion storage performance by interlayer chemistry modulation on an organic-inorganic hybrid cathode. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:199-208. [PMID: 37713918 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have triggered a surge of scientific research due to the unique merits of high safety, volumetric specific capacity, and environmental benignity. However, the implementation of this technology is still plagued by the lack of high-performance cathodes that can output high energy density and exceptional cycle life and inadequate Zn reversibility. Here, an organic-inorganic hybrid cathode based on a poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) intercalated hydrated vanadium oxide (denoted PVO), which delivers an ultrahigh discharge capacity of 513.1 mAh g-1 (0.5 A g-1) and an ultra-stable cycle with 95.3 % capacity retention and approximately 100 % Coulombic efficiency over 2000 cycles (20 A g-1), is developed. Combining substantive measurements and theoretical calculations, it is demonstrated that favorable structural features with expanded interlayer galleries and robust architecture are believed to be responsible for the enhanced electrochemical performance, which can be further boosted by the improved Zn reversibility because of the introduction of maltitol electrolyte additive. This work provides a new attempt to achieve organic-inorganic composites for high-performance cathode materials of AZIBs and new insights into the charge storage behavior under the synergistic regulation of bilateral interfaces.
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- Bingyan Sang
- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals in Universities of Shandong, Jinan Engineering Laboratory for Multi-scale Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, PR China.
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Li H, Zhu Y, Ye Q, Hu W, Zhou Q. First-principle study on the geometric and electronic structure of Mg-doped LiNiO 2 for Li-ion batteries. J Mol Model 2023; 29:389. [PMID: 38030739 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-023-05797-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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CONTEXT Ni-rich layered oxides have been widely studied as cathodes because of their high energy density. However, the gradual structural transformation during the cycle will lead to the capacity degradation and potential decay of the cathode materials. In this paper, first-principle calculations were used to investigate the formation energy, and geometric and electronic structure of Mg-doped LiNiO2 cathode for Li-ion batteries. The results show that Mg doping has little effect on the geometric structure of LiNiO2 but has great effect on its electronic structure. Our data give an insight into the microscopic mechanism of Mg-doped LiNiO2 and provide a theoretical reference for experimental research, which is helpful to the design of safer and higher energy density Ni-rich cathodes. METHOD In this work, all calculations were performed by the VASP package; the PBE functional in the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) was employed to describe the exchange-correlation interactions. An energy cutoff of 520 eV and a 5 × 5 × 3 Monkhorst-Pack mesh of k-point sampling in the Brillouin zone were chosen for all calculations. All atoms were relaxed until the convergences of 10-5 eV/f.u in energy and 0.01 eV/Å in force were reached.
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- Huili Li
- School of Computer Science, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Computer Science, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Computer Science, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green New Materials and Industrial Wastewater Treatment of Nanchang City, Yuzhang Normal University, Nanchang, 330103, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Science Teaching, Jiangxi University of Technology, Nanchang, 330098, People's Republic of China
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Cao J, Ou T, Geng S, Zhang X, Zhang D, Zhang L, Luo D, Zhang X, Qin J, Yang X. Constructing stable V 2O 5/V 6O 13 heterostructure interface with fast Zn 2+ diffusion kinetics for ultralong lifespan zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 656:495-503. [PMID: 38007941 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Given their plentiful reserves, impressive safety features, and economical pricing, aqueous zinc - ion batteries (ZIBs) have positioned themselves as strong competitors to lithium - ion batteries. Yet, the scarcity of available cathode materials poses a challenge to their continued development. In this study, a V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure has been synthesized using a one - pot hydrothermal approach and employed as the cathode material for ZIBs. As evidenced by both experimental and theoretical findings, V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure delivers a rapid electrons and ions diffusion kinetics promoted by the stable interface and strong electronic coupling with significant charge transfer between V2O5 and V6O13, as well as a stable interface achieved by adjusting V - O bond length. Consequently, the optimized V2O5/V6O13 heterostructure cathode of ZIBs demonstrates exceptional capacity (338 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1), remarkable cycling stability (92.96 % retained after 1400 cycles at 1 A g-1). Through comprehensive theoretical calculations and ex situ characterization, the kinetic analysis and storage mechanism of Zn2+ are thoroughly investigated, providing a solid theoretical foundation for the advancement of novel V - based cathode materials aimed at enhancing the performance of ZIBs.
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- Jin Cao
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China; Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China.
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, China
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
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- Center of Excellence on Advanced Materials for Energy Storage, Metallurgy and Materials Science Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China; Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for New Energy Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, Hubei, China.
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Yan Z, Li J, Liu H, Zhang H, Xi S, Zhu Z. A Reversible Six-Electron Transfer Cathode for Advanced Aqueous Zinc Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202312000. [PMID: 37753789 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202312000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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The electrochemical reactions for the storage of Zn2+ while embracing more electron transfer is a foundation of the future high-energy aqueous zinc batteries. Herein, we report a six-electron transfer electrochemistry of nano-sized TeO2 /C (n-TeO2 /C) cathode by facilitating the reversible conversion of TeO2 ↔Te and Te↔ZnTe. Benefitting from the integrated conductive nanostructure and the proton-rich environment in providing optimized electrochemical kinetics (facilitated Zn2+ uptake and high electronic conductivity) and feasible thermodynamic process (low Gibbs free energy change), the as-prepared n-TeO2 /C with stable cycling performance exhibits a superior reversible capacity of over 800 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 . A precise understanding of the reaction mechanism via ex situ and in situ characterizations presents that the reversible six-electron transfer reaction is proton-dependent, and a proton generating and consuming mechanism of three-phase conversion n-TeO2 /C in the weakly acidic electrolyte is thoroughly revealed.
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- Zichao Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemical, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, 627833, Singapore, Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, 511300, Guangzhou, China
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Tian SL, Li ML, Chang LM, Liu WQ, Xu JJ. A highly reversible force-assisted Li - CO 2 battery based on piezoelectric effect of Bi 0.5Na 0.5TiO 3 nanorods. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 656:146-154. [PMID: 37989048 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.11.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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The use of light-assisted cathode is regarded as an effective approach to reduce the overpotential of lithium carbon dioxide (Li - CO2) batteries. However, the inefficient electron-hole separation and the complex discharge-charge reactions hamper the efficiency of CO2 photocatalytic reaction in battery. Herein, a highly reversible force-assisted Li - CO2 battery has been established for the first time by employing a Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 nanorods piezoelectric cathode. The high-energy electron and holes generated by the piezoelectric cathode with ultrasonic force can effectively enhance the carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CDRR) and carbon dioxide evolution reaction (CDER) kinetics, thereby reducing the overpotentials during the discharge-charge processes. Moreover, the morphology of the discharge product (Li2CO3) can be modified via the dense surface electrons of the piezoelectric cathode, resulting in the promoted decomposition kinetics of Li2CO3 in charging progress. Thus, the force-assisted Li - CO2 battery with the unique piezoelectric cathode can adjust the output and input energy by ultrasonic wave, and provides an ultra-low charging platform of 3.52 V, and exhibits excellent cycle stability (a charging platform of 3.42 V after 100 h cycles). The investigation of the force-assisted process described herein provides significant insights to solve overpotential in the Li - CO2 batteries system.
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- Song-Lin Tian
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Preparation and Applications of Environmental Friendly Materials of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China; International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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Kim J, Song S, Lee CS, Lee M, Bae J. Prominent enhancement of stability under high current density of LiFePO 4-based multidimensional nanocarbon composite as cathode for lithium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:1958-1965. [PMID: 37517195 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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A facile method for synthesizing carbon-coated lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4, LFP) and an LFP-based multidimensional nanocarbon composite to enhance the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries is presented herein. Three types of cathode materials are prepared: carbon-coated LFP (LC), carbon-coated LFP with carbon nanotubes (LC@C), and carbon-coated LFP with carbon nanotubes/graphene quantum dots (LC@CG). The electrochemical performances of the LC-nanocarbon composites are compared, and both LC@C and LC@CG show improved electrochemical performance than LC. Compared with both the LC and LC@C electrodes, the LC@CG electrode exhibits the highest specific capacity of 107.1 mA h g-1 under 20C of current density, as well as higher capacities and greater stability over all measured current densities. Moreover, after 300 charge-discharge cycles, the LC@CG electrode exhibits the best stability than the LC and LC@C electrodes. This is attributable to the graphene quantum dots, which enhance the morphological stability of the LC@CG electrode during electrochemical measurements. Our findings suggest that LFP-nanocarbon composites are promising as cathode materials and highlight the potential of graphene quantum dots for improving the stability of cathodes.
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- Jihyun Kim
- Department of Nanoscience and Technology (Nano-physics), Gachon University, 1342 Seungnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Sengnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanoscience and Technology (Nano-physics), Gachon University, 1342 Seungnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Sengnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Nano Convergence Technology Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, 25 Saenari-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13509, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nanoscience and Technology (Nano-physics), Gachon University, 1342 Seungnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Sengnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea.
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Zheng LJ, Song LN, Wang XX, Liang S, Wang HF, Du XY, Xu JJ. Intrinsic Stress-strain in Barium Titanate Piezocatalysts Enabling Lithium-Oxygen Batteries with Low Overpotential and Long Life. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202311739. [PMID: 37723129 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202311739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Rechargeable lithium-oxygen (Li-O2 ) batteries with high theoretical energy density are considered as promising candidates for portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, whereas their commercial application is hindered due to poor cyclic stability caused by the sluggish kinetics and cathode passivation. Herein, the intrinsic stress originated from the growth and decomposition of the discharge product (lithium peroxide, Li2 O2 ) is employed as a microscopic pressure resource to induce the built-in electric field, further improving the reaction kinetics and interfacial Lithium ion (Li+ ) transport during cycling. Piezopotential caused by the intrinsic stress-strain of solid Li2 O2 is capable of providing the driving force for the separation and transport of carriers, enhancing the Li+ transfer, and thus improving the redox reaction kinetics of Li-O2 batteries. Combined with a variety of in situ characterizations, the catalytic mechanism of barium titanate (BTO), a typical piezoelectric material, was systematically investigated, and the effect of stress-strain transformation on the electrochemical reaction kinetics and Li+ interface transport for the Li-O2 batteries is clearly established. The findings provide deep insight into the surface coupling strategy between intrinsic stress and electric fields to regulate the electrochemical reaction kinetics behavior and enhance the interfacial Li+ transport for battery system.
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- Li-Jun Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Food, Zhengzhou University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- International Center of Future Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Zhang L, Zhang Y, Xu Z, Zhu P. The Foreseeable Future of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries: Advanced Upcycling for Toxic Electrolyte, Cathode, and Anode from Environmental and Technological Perspectives. Environ Sci Technol 2023; 57:13270-13291. [PMID: 37610371 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c01369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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With the rise of the new energy vehicle industry represented by Tesla and BYD, the need for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) grows rapidly. However, owing to the limited service life of LIBs, the large-scale retirement tide of LIBs has come. The recycling of spent LIBs has become an inevitable trend of resource recovery, environmental protection, and social demand. The low added value recovery of previous LIBs mostly used traditional metal extraction, which caused environmental damage and had high cost. Beyond metal extraction, the upcycling of spent LIBs came into being. In this work, we have outlined and particularly focus on sustainable upcycling technologies of toxic electrolyte, cathode, and anode from spent LIBs. For electrolyte, whether electrolyte extraction or decomposition, restoring the original electrolyte components or decomposing them into low-carbon energy conversion is the goal of electrolyte upcycling. Direct regeneration and preparation of advanced materials are the best strategies for cathodic upcycling with the advantages of cost and energy consumption, but challenges remain in industrial practice. The regeneration of advanced graphite-based materials and battery-grade graphite shows us the prospect of regeneration of anode. Furthermore, the challenges and future development of spent LIBs upcycling are summarized and discussed from technological and environmental perspectives.
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- Lingen Zhang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, 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] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [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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Li P, Wang Y, Xiong Q, Hou Y, Yang S, Cui H, Zhu J, Li X, Wang Y, Zhang R, Zhang S, Wang X, Jin X, Bai S, Zhi C. Manipulating coulombic efficiency of cathodes in aqueous zinc batteries by anion chemistry. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202303292. [PMID: 37017579 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202303292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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Electrolyte environments, including cations, anions, and solvents are critical for the performance delivery of cathodes of batteries. Most works focused on interactions between cations and cathode materials, in contrast, there is a lack of in-depth research on the correlation between anions and cathodes. Here, we systematically investigated how anions manipulate the coulombic efficiency (CE) of cathodes of zinc batteries. We take intercalation-type V2O5 and conversion-type I2 cathodes as typical cases for profound studies. It was found that electronic properties of anions, including charge density and its distribution, can tune conversion or intercalation reactions, leading to significant CE differences. Using operando visual Raman microscopy and theoretical simulations, we confirm that competitive coordination between anions and I- can regulate CEs by modulating polyiodide diffusion rates in Zn-I2 cells. In Zn-V2O5 cells, anion-tuned solvation structures vastly affect CEs through varying Zn2+ intercalation kinetics. Conversion I2 cathode achieves a 99% CE with highly electron-donating anions, while anions with preferable charge structures that interact strongly with Zn2+ afford an intercalation V2O5 a nearly 100% CE. Understanding the mechanism of anion-governed CEs will help us evaluate compatibility of electrolytes with electrodes, thus providing a guideline for anion selection and electrolyte design for high-energy, long-cycling zinc batteries.
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- Pei Li
- City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- CityU: City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- Hong Kong Center for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- CityU: City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- CityU: City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- CityU: City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- CityU: City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- CityU: City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- CityU: City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- CityU: City University of Hong Kong, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, HONG KONG
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- CNPC RIPED: Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, PetroChina, CHINA
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- CNPC RIPED: Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, PetroChina, CHINA
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- CNPC RIPED: Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, PetroChina, CHINA
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- City University of Hong Kong, Department of Physics and Materials Science, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong, HONG KONG
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Wang D, Du X, Chen G, Song F, Du J, Zhao J, Ma Y, Wang J, Du A, Cui Z, Zhou X, Cui G. Cathode Electrolyte Interphase (CEI) Endows Mo 6 S 8 with Fast Interfacial Magnesium-Ion Transfer Kinetics. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202217709. [PMID: 36744698 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202217709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Magnesium (Mg) metal secondary batteries have attracted much attention for their high safety and high energy density characteristics. However, the significant issues of the cathode/electrolyte interphase (CEI) in Mg batteries are still being ignored. In this work, a significant CEI layer on the typical Mo6 S8 cathode surface has been unprecedentedly constructed through the oxidation of the chloride-free magnesium tetrakis(hexafluoroisopropyloxy)borate (Mg[B(hfip)4 ]2 ) salt under a proper charge cut-off voltage condition. The CEI has been identified to contain Bx Oy effective species originating from the oxidation of [B(hfip)4 ]- anion. It is confirmed that the Bx Oy species is beneficial to the desolvation of solvated Mg2+ , speeding up the interfacial Mg2+ transfer kinetics, thereby improving the Mg2+ -storage capability of Mo6 S8 host. The firstly reported CEI in Mg batteries will give deeper insights into the interface issues in multivalent electrochemical systems.
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- Dingming Wang
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, No. 53 Zhengzhou Road, Qingdao, 266042, Shandong, China.,Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, No. 53 Zhengzhou Road, Qingdao, 266042, Shandong, China.,Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, No. 53 Zhengzhou Road, Qingdao, 266042, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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Li X, Kong Q, An X, Zhang J, Wang Q, Yao W. Enhanced cycling stability and storage performance of Na 0.67Ni 0.33Mn 0.67-xTi xO 1.9F 0.1 cathode materials by Mn-rich shells and Ti doping. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 633:82-91. [PMID: 36436350 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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We propose a synergistic strategy of titanium doping and surface coating with a Mn-rich shell to modify the Na-rich manganese-oxide-based cathode material Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67-xTixO1.9F0.1 in sodium-ion batteries and elucidate the underlying mechanism for enhanced material performance. First, it is found that the electrochemical performance of the proposed cathode material can be effectively improved when the Ti doping amount is x = 0.3. In addition to doping, the cathode material coated with a manganese-rich shell was prepared by a liquid coating method. The as-prepared Mn@Ti-doped-Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.37Ti0.3O1.9F0.1 exhibited excellent electrochemical performance, delivering 169 mAh/g discharge capacity. The charge-discharge cycle test was carried out at a current density of 2C, and the sample not only provides a reversible capacity of 119 mAh/g but also has a capacity retention rate of 71 % after 500 charge-discharge cycles. The Ti doping and surface coating with a Mn-rich shell are shown to improve the specific discharge capacity, cycling stability and rate capability of the cathode material and mitigate voltage decay. These results validate our design principle and provide a novel approach to enhance the performance of cathode materials in sodium-ion batteries.
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- Xin Li
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, PR China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, PR China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, PR China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, PR China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, PR China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, PR China.
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Pandit B, Rondiya SR, Shaikh SF, Ubaidullah M, Amaral R, Dzade NY, Goda ES, Ul Hassan Sarwar Rana A, Singh Gill H, Ahmad T. Regulated electrochemical performance of manganese oxide cathode for potassium-ion batteries: A combined experimental and first-principles density functional theory (DFT) investigation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 633:886-896. [PMID: 36495810 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) are promising energy storage devices owing to their low cost, environmental-friendly, and excellent K+ diffusion properties as a consequence of the small Stoke's radius. The evaluation of cathode materials for KIBs, which are perhaps the most favorable substitutes to lithium-ion batteries, is of exceptional importance. Manganese dioxide (α-MnO2) is distinguished by its tunnel structures and plenty of electroactive sites, which can host cations without causing fundamental structural breakdown. As a result of the satisfactory redox kinetics and diffusion pathways of K+ in the structure, α-MnO2 nanorods cathode prepared through hydrothermal method, reversibly stores K+ at a fast rate with a high capacity and stability. It has a first discharge capacity of 142 mAh/g at C/20, excellent rate execution up to 5C, and a long cycling performance with a demonstration of moderate capacity retention up to 100 cycles. X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and density functional theory (DFT) simulations confirm that the K+ intercalation/deintercalation occurs through 0.46 K movement between MnIV/MnIII redox pairs. First-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations predict a diffusion barrier of 0.31 eV for K+ through the 1D tunnel of α-MnO2 electrode, which is low enough to promote faster electrochemical kinetics. The nanorod structure of α-MnO2 facilitates electron conductive connection and provides a strong electrode-electrolyte interface for the cathode, resulting in a very consistent and prevalent execution cathode material for KIBs.
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- Bidhan Pandit
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avenida de la Universidad 30, 28911 Leganés, Madrid, Spain.
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- School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, Wales, UK; Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru 560012, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States
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- School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, Wales, UK; Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, United States
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- Organic Nanomaterials Lab, Department of Chemistry, Hannam University, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea; Fire Protection Laboratory, National Institute of Standards, 136, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010, Australia
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- University Centre for Research & Development, Mechanical Department, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- Nanochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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Xu Y, Cai P, Chen K, Chen Q, Wen Z, Chen L. Hybrid Acid/alkali All Covalent Organic Frameworks Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202215584. [PMID: 36840681 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202215584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), thanks to their adjustable porous structure and abundant build-in functional motifs, have been recently regarded as promising electrode materials for a variety of batteries. There still remain grand opportunities to further utilizing their merits for developing advanced COFs-based batteries. In this paper, we propose a hybrid acid/alkali all-COFs battery by coupling pyrene-4,5,9,10-tetraone based COF cathode with anthraquinone based COF anode. In such a hybrid acid/alkali all-COFs battery, the cathodic COF favorably works in acid with a relatively positive potential, while the anodic COF preferably runs in alkali with a relatively negative potential. It thus can deliver a decently high discharge capacity of 92.97 mAh g-1 with a wide voltage window of 2.0 V, and exhibit high energy density of 74.2 Wh kg-1 along with a considerable cyclic stability over 300 cycles. The development of the proof-of-concept all-COFs battery may drive forward the improvement of newly cost-effective and performance-reliable energy storage devices.
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- Yunpeng Xu
- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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Zhang J, Wu Y, Liu M, Huang L, Li Y, Wu Y. Self-Adaptive Re-Organization Enables Polythiophene as an Extraordinary Cathode Material for Aluminum-Ion Batteries with a Cycle Life of 100 000 Cycles. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202215408. [PMID: 36515631 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202215408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs) have attracted great attentions in recent years. Organic materials such as polythiophene (PT) are promising cathode for AIBs. However, the capacity and cyclic stability of conventional organic cathode such as PT are limited by the inadequate degree of reaction and the unstable nature of organic materials. To obtain high-performance organic cathode, a new PT with the ability of self-adaptive re-organization was prepared. During cycling, its molecular chain can be re-organized, and the polymerization mode will change from Cα -Cα (α-PT) to Cβ -Cβ (β-PT). This change leads to smaller steric hindrance and faster kinetics during ion insertion which can lower the reaction energy barrier and stabilize the molecular structure. Benefited by this, AIBs with this cathode can deliver a specific capacity of 180 mAh g-1 (@2 A g-1 ) and a superb stability of 100 000 cycles at 10 A g-1 . High energy density and power density can also be achieved with this cathode.
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- Junfei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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Jin J, Liu Y, Zhao X, Liu H, Deng S, Shen Q, Hou Y, Qi H, Xing X, Jiao L, Chen J. Annealing in Argon Universally Upgrades the Na-Storage Performance of Mn-Based Layered Oxide Cathodes by Creating Bulk Oxygen Vacancies. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202219230. [PMID: 36780319 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202219230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Manganese-rich layered oxide cathodes of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are extremely promising for large-scale energy storage owing to their high capacities and cost effectiveness, while the Jahn-Teller (J-T) distortion and low operating potential of Mn redox largely hinder their practical applications. Herein, we reveal that annealing in argon rather than conventional air is a universal strategy to comprehensively upgrade the Na-storage performance of Mn-based oxide cathodes. Bulk oxygen vacancies are introduced via this method, leading to reduced Mn valence, lowered Mn 3d-orbital energy level, and formation of the new-concept Mn domains. As a result, the energy density of the model P2-Na0.75 Mg0.25 Mn0.75 O2 cathode increases by ≈50 % benefiting from the improved specific capacity and operating potential of Mn redox. The Mn domains can disrupt the cooperative J-T distortion, greatly promoting the cycling stability. This exciting finding opens a new avenue towards high-performance Mn-based oxide cathodes for SIBs.
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- Junteng Jin
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.,Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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Ji H, Ji W, Xue H, Chen G, Qi R, Huang Z, Fang H, Chu M, Liu L, Ma Z, Xu S, Zhai J, Zeng W, Schulz C, Wong D, Chen H, Xu J, Yin W, Pan F, Xiao Y. Synergistic activation of anionic redox via cosubstitution to construct high-capacity layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2023; 68:65-76. [PMID: 36581534 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2022.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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As a potential substitute for lithium-ion battery, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted a tremendous amount of attention due to their advantages in terms of cost, safety and sustainability. Nevertheless, further improvement of the energy density of cathode materials in SIBs remains challenging and requires the activation of anion redox reaction (ARR) activity to provide additional capacity. Herein, we report a high-performance Mn-based sodium oxide cathode material, Na0.67Mg0.1Zn0.1Mn0.8O2 (NMZMO), with synergistic activation of ARR by cosubstitution. This material can deliver an ultra-high capacity of ∼233 mAh/g at 0.1 C, which is significantly higher than their single-cation-substituted counterparts and among the best in as-reported MgMn or ZnMn-based cathodes. Various spectroscopic techniques were comprehensively employed and it was demonstrated that the higher capacity of NMZMO originated from the enhanced ARR activity. Neutron pair distribution function and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering experiments revealed that out-of-plane migration of Mg/Zn occurred upon charging and oxygen anions in the form of molecular O2 were trapped in vacancy clusters in the fully-charged-state. In NMZMO, Mg and Zn mutually interacted with each other to migrate toward tetrahedral sites, which provided a prerequisite for further ARR activity enhancement to form more trapped molecular O2. These findings provide unique insight into the ARR mechanism and can guide the development of high-performance cathode materials through ARR enhancement strategies.
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- Haocheng Ji
- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China; Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan 523803, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Departments of Materials and Chemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 1PH, UK
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Helmholtz-Center Berlin for Materials and Energy, Berlin 14109, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Center Berlin for Materials and Energy, Berlin 14109, Germany
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- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan 523803, China
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- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan 523803, China
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- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan 523803, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Gao F, Gao H, Zhao K, Cao X, Ding J, Wang S. Tungsten-oxygen bond pre-introduced VO 2(B) nanoribbons enable fast and stable zinc ion storage ability. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:928-936. [PMID: 36208605 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The tunnel structure of the bronze phase vanadium dioxide (VO2(B)) can be used as the zinc ion storage active sites. However, the intense charge repulsion of divalent Zn2+ causes a sluggish reaction kinetics in the tunnel VO2(B). Here, a tungsten-oxygen bond pre-introduced (TOBI) approach is proposed to modulate the tunnel structure of VO2(B). The VO2(B) cathodes with TOBI of 0.5 at% to 3.0 at% have been controllably synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method. The results from structural analysis uncover that the pre-introduced W6+ replaces the V4+ in VO2(B) to form WO6 octahedra. Benefiting from the rapid diffusion kinetics, enhanced structural stability and improved conductivity enabled by the TOBI, the optimal VO2(B) nanoribbons with 1.5 at% shows a high reversible capacity of 265 mAh g-1, a high rate-performance of up-to 10 A g-1 and a long cycling stability of 2000 cycles. Moreover, a pseudo-capacitive dominated Zn2+ intercalation/de-intercalation behavior is solidly determined by the electrochemical kinetics testing and structural characterizations. This TOBI method is referential for developing other multivalent ion battery cathodes with outstanding performances.
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- Fengxian Gao
- School of Chemical and Printing-Dyeing Engineering, Henan University of Engineering, Zhengzhou 450007, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science and College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science and College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science and College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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- Henan Provincial Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science and College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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Deng R, Chu F, Kwofie F, Guan Z, Chen J, Wu F. A Low-Concentration Electrolyte for High-Voltage Lithium-Metal Batteries: Fluorinated Solvation Shell and Low Salt Concentration Effect. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202215866. [PMID: 36333270 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202215866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Concentration of electrolyte has significant effects on performances of rechargeable batteries. Previous studies mainly focused on concentrated electrolytes. So far, only several recipes on low-concentration electrolytes were studied, performing enhanced performance in advanced rechargeable batteries. Here, based on common electrolyte components, a low-concentration electrolyte composed of 0.2 M lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6 ) solvated in fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) is employed for high-voltage Li metal battery. The synergistic working mechanisms of introducing fluorine-containing solvent in the solvated structure and low salt concentration effect are revealed, resulting in LiF-rich, uniform, and robust solid electrolyte interphase layer and fewer unfavorable decomposition products. As a result, this low-concentration electrolyte significantly enhances electrochemical performances of Li||Li symmetric cells and high-voltage LiCoO2 ||Li batteries.
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- Rongyu Deng
- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value-added Metallurgy, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value-added Metallurgy, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value-added Metallurgy, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value-added Metallurgy, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value-added Metallurgy, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Value-added Metallurgy, State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Ye X, Cai W, Lu D, Liu R, Wu Y, Wang Y. Electrochemical regeneration of granular activated carbon using an AQS (9,10- anthraquinone-2-sulfonic acid)/PPy modified graphite plate cathode. Chemosphere 2022; 308:136189. [PMID: 36037956 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In the present study, we investigate the regeneration efficiency of Rhodamine B (RhB)-saturated granular activated carbon (GAC) in an electrochemical regeneration system by using a 9,10-anthraquinone-2-sulfonic acid/polypyrrole modified graphite plate (AQS/PPy-GP) cathode. The response surface methodology based on the Box-Behnken design (RSM-BBD) approach was used to optimize regeneration parameters, whereby the optimum condition of the independent variables was as follows: applied current = 155 mA, concentration of supporting electrolyte = 0.13 M, and regeneration time = 7 h. The electrochemical regeneration system with the AQS/PPy-GP electrode achieved high regeneration efficiency and significantly reduced energy consumption. H2O2 concentration generated in the electrolysis system was notably increased, and the time of complete degradation of organics was shortened by 25% compared to the electrode without modification. The mechanism for RhB degradation was proposed as AQS acting as a catalyst to promote the formation of H2O2. The regeneration study showed that AQS/PPy-GP cathode had appreciable reusability for GAC regeneration with a regeneration efficiency of 76.6% after 8 regeneration cycles. In summary, the electrochemical regeneration based on AQS/PPy-GP cathode would have practical industrial applications in treating spent activated carbons.
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- Xiao Ye
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, PR China.
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Ali I, Van Eyck K, De Laet S, Dewil R. Recent advances in carbonaceous catalyst design for the in situ production of H 2O 2 via two-electron oxygen reduction. Chemosphere 2022; 308:136127. [PMID: 36028123 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction has received increasing attention as a relatively green, safe and sustainable method for in situ hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production. Recently, significant achievements have been made to explore carbon-based (noble metal-free) low-cost and efficient electrocatalysts for H2O2 electroproduction, which could potentially replace the traditional anthraquinone process. However, to realize industrial-scale implementation, a highly active and selective catalytic material is needed. In this review paper, we first expound on the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) mechanism, which is the origin of in situ H2O2 production. Then, the recent progress in the development of modified carbon-based catalysts is reviewed and classified, corresponding to their physical or chemical modulation. Furthermore, an overview is provided of the available examples from pilot/large-scale applications. Finally, an outlook on the current challenges and future research prospects to transfer the lab-developed catalysts into pilot or industrial-scale reactors is briefly discussed.
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- Izba Ali
- InOpSys - Mobiele waterzuivering voor chemie en farma, Zandvoortstraat 12a, 2800, Mechelen, Belgium; KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process and Environmental Technology Lab, J. De Nayerlaan 5, 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium.
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- InOpSys - Mobiele waterzuivering voor chemie en farma, Zandvoortstraat 12a, 2800, Mechelen, Belgium
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- InOpSys - Mobiele waterzuivering voor chemie en farma, Zandvoortstraat 12a, 2800, Mechelen, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Process and Environmental Technology Lab, J. De Nayerlaan 5, 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium; University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ, United Kingdom.
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Ebratkhahan M, Zarei M, Zaier Akpinar I, Metin Ö. One-pot synthesis of graphene hydrogel/M (M: Cu, Co, Ni) nanocomposites as cathodes for electrochemical removal of rifampicin from polluted water. Environ Res 2022; 214:113789. [PMID: 35798272 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nowadays, the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from water resources and wastewater is of great importance due to environmental and health issues. Over the decades, various methods have been reported to remove pollutants from wastewater. Among the developed methods, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have received significant attention from researchers. In this study, we report the one-pot synthesis of graphene hydrogel-metal (GH-M, M: Co, Ni, Cu) nanocomposites via the combination of polyol and hydrothermal methods. The structure of the resulting nanocomposites was examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Raman spectroscopy methods. Afterward, as-prepared GH-Cu, GH-Co, and GH-Ni nanocomposites were used to prepare cathodes for the electro-Fenton (EF) process to remove rifampicin (RIF) from polluted water. The effect of operational parameters, including current density (mA/cm2), initial pH, initial RIF concentration (mg/L), and process time (min) was investigated via response surface methodology (RSM). The optimal values for current density, pH, initial RIF concentration, and process time using GH-Ni as cathode were 30 mA/cm2, 5, 30 mg/L, and 90 min, respectively. The results at optimal values showed that the maximum RIF removal efficiency for GH-Cu, GH-Co, and GH-Ni cathodes was 90.47, 92.60, and 93.69%, respectively. Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET), atomic force microscopy (AFM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and cyclic voltammetry (CV) analyses were performed to investigate the performance of the cathodes for the RIF removal. Finally, total organic carbon (TOC), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) analyses were performed for further investigation of the RIF removal from polluted water. The results claimed that one-pot synthesized GH-M cathodes can effectively remove RIF from polluted water through EF process.
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- Masoud Ebratkhahan
- Research Laboratory of Environmental Remediation, Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Research Laboratory of Environmental Remediation, Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Tabriz, 51666-16471, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Koç University, 34450 Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Ji Y, Jafvert CT, Kpodzro EE, Zhao F. Chemical-free pressure washing system as pretreatment to harvest cathode materials. Waste Manag 2022; 153:121-128. [PMID: 36088859 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.08.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Recycling cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries has the potential to reduce damages to the environment and human health due to hazardous waste treatment, and mitigate supply risks of raw materials. Related political incentives or regulations have led to increased research and development efforts on cathode recycling. Promising approaches include direct recycling and hydrometallurgical processes, where delamination is the first step after collection of cathodes. In this study, we examined a pressure washing system's ability to harvest cathode materials. A high-pressure water jet provides strong forces to overcome the adhesion provided by organic binders. Four factors (water pressure, distance between nozzle and cathode, incident angle of water jet, and nozzle type) were investigated using a 34-1 fractional factorial design to screen important parameters and find the optimal conditions. Compared with other delamination processes where chemical reagents and heating are involved, the chemical-free pressure washing system can achieve separation in a few seconds (∼74 min/m2) at room temperature, which remarkably improves the efficiency of delamination. The particle size of recycled products (D50 of 31.87 μm) is significantly reduced without Al contamination from current collectors or morphological damages. In addition, three types of recycled cathode materials were used as inputs for the acid leaching process. High leaching efficiencies of lithium (>90 %) and cobalt (>85 %) suggest that the pressure washing system could be a practical, economical, and eco-friendly pretreatment process to harvest cathode materials.
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- Yi Ji
- Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Lyles School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Ecological Sciences and Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
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Xue L, Chen N, Zhao J, Yang C, Feng C. Rice husk-intensified cathode driving bioelectrochemical reactor for remediating nitrate-contaminated groundwater. Sci Total Environ 2022; 837:155917. [PMID: 35568175 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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To achieve economical and eco-friendly denitrification, rice husk-intensified cathode driving bioelectrochemical reactor (RCBER) was constructed with rice husk as solid-phase carbon source and microbial carrier. Results demonstrated that the application of current improved the utilization of rice husk and enhanced the denitrification, and the quenching of anodic hydroxyl radicals by rice husk also improved the microbial resistance to current. The highest nitrate removal rate as 0.34 mg-N/(L∙d), higher economic benefits, i.e., current efficiency as 31.6% and energy consumption as 2.43 kWh/g NO3--N, and the highest environmental benefit, i.e., hydrogenotrophic denitrification contribution as 37.9%, were obtained at 200 mA/m2. The best performance at 200 mA/m2 was related to its better microenvironment, such as lower accumulation of anodic by-products and higher bioavailability of rice husks, as well as higher microbial metabolic activity, such as stable extracellular polymeric substance, the maximum electron transport system activity as 11.63 ± 0.14 μg O2·g-1·min-1·mg protein-1 and the highest activity of nitrate reductase (3.15-fold that of control check). The application of current realized the coexistence of heterotrophic and hydrogenotrophic denitrifiers, and multiple functional bacteria such as anaerobic denitrifiers Flavobacterium, aerobic denitrifiers Comamonas, hydrogenotrophic denitrifiers Thermomonas and electron transfer-related Enterobacter coexisted at 200 mA/m2, thereby improving RCBER's adaptability to the complex microenvironment. This study provides the theoretical basis for realizing a win-win situation of environmental pollution remediation and agricultural waste disposal.
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- Lijing Xue
- School of Water Resources and Environment, MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Water Resources and Environment, MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan
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- College of Resource and Environment, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China
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- School of Water Resources and Environment, MOE Key Laboratory of Groundwater Circulation and Environmental Evolution, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.
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Sun F, Chen T, Li Q, Pang H. Hierarchical nickel oxalate superstructure assembled from 1D nanorods for aqueous Nickel-Zinc battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 627:483-491. [PMID: 35870401 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.07.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hierarchical superstructures in nano/microsize can provide improved transport of ions, large surface area, and highly robust structure for electrochemical applications. Herein, a facile solution precipitation method is presented for synthesizing a hierarchical nickel oxalate (Ni-OA) superstructure composed of 1D nanorods under the control of mixed solvent and surfactant of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). The growth process of the hierarchical Ni-OA superstructure was studied and indicated that the product had good stability in mixed solvent. Owing to smaller size, shorter pathway of ion diffusion, and abundant interfacial contact with electrolytes, hierarchical Ni-OA superstructure (Ni-OA-3) showed higher specific capacity than aggregated micro-cuboids (Ni-OA-1) and self-assembled micro/nanorods (Ni-OA-2). Moreover, the assembled Ni-OA-3//Zn battery showed good cyclic stability in aqueous electrolytes, and achieved a maximum energy density of 0.42 mWh cm-2 (138.75 Wh kg-1), and a peak power density of 5.36 mW cm-2 (1.79 kW kg-1). This work may provide a new idea for the investigation of hierarchical nickel oxalate-based materials for electrochemical energy storage.
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- Fancheng Sun
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, PR China; Guangling College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, Jiangsu, PR China.
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Borja-Maldonado F, López Zavala MÁ. Contribution of configurations, electrode and membrane materials, electron transfer mechanisms, and cost of components on the current and future development of microbial fuel cells. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09849. [PMID: 35855980 PMCID: PMC9287189 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a technology that can be applied to both the wastewater treatment and bioenergy generation. This work discusses the contribution of improvements regarding the configurations, electrode materials, membrane materials, electron transfer mechanisms, and materials cost on the current and future development of MFCs. Analysis of the most recent scientific publications on the field denotes that dual-chamber MFCs configuration offers the greatest potential due to the excellent ability to be adapted to different operating environments. Carbon-based materials show the best performance, biocompatibility of carbon-brush anode favors the formation of the biofilm in a mixed consortium and in wastewater as a substrate resembles the conditions of real scenarios. Carbon-cloth cathode modified with nanotechnology favors the conductive properties of the electrode. Ceramic clay membranes emerge as an interesting low-cost membrane with a proton conductivity of 0.0817 S cm-1, close to that obtained with the Nafion membrane. The use of nanotechnology in the electrodes also enhances electron transfer in MFCs. It increases the active sites at the anode and improves the interface with microorganisms. At the cathode, it favors its catalytic properties and the oxygen reduction reaction. These features together favor MFCs performance through energy production and substrate degradation with values above 2.0 W m-2 and 90% respectively. All the recent advances in MFCs are gradually contributing to enable technological alternatives that, in addition to wastewater treatment, generate energy in a sustainable manner. It is important to continue the research efforts worldwide to make MFCs an available and affordable technology for industry and society.
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- Fátima Borja-Maldonado
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, 64849, N.L., Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, 64849, N.L., Mexico
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Priya AK, Subha C, Kumar PS, Suresh R, Rajendran S, Vasseghian Y, Soto-Moscoso M. Advancements on sustainable microbial fuel cells and their future prospects: A review. Environ Res 2022; 210:112930. [PMID: 35182595 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.112930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a sustainable device that produces electricity. The main components of MFC are electrodes (anode & cathode) and separators. The MFC's performance is ascertained by measuring its power density. Its components and other parameters, such as cell design and configuration, operation parameters (pH, salinity, and temperature), substrate characteristics, and microbes present in the substrate, all influence its performance. MFC can be scaled up and commercialized using low-cost materials without affecting its performance. Hence the choice of materials plays a significant role. In the past, precious and non-precious metals were mostly used. These were replaced by a variety of low-cost carbonaceous and non-carbonaceous materials. Nano materials, activated compounds, composite materials, have also found their way as components of MFC materials. This review describes the recently reported modified electrodes (anode and cathode), their improvisation, their merits, pollutant removal efficiency, and associated power density.
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- A K Priya
- Department of Civil Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 641027, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam, 626 117, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 603 110, India
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- Laboratorio de Investigaciones Ambientales Zonas Áridas, Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Investigaciones Ambientales Zonas Áridas, Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez, 1775, Arica, Chile.
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- Department of Chemistry, Soongsil University, Seoul, 06978, South Korea.
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- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad del Bío-bío, avenida Collao 1202, casilla 15-C, Concepción, Chile
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Shanmugam Anuratha K, Su YZ, Wang PJ, Hasin P, Wu J, Hsieh CK, Chang JK, Lin JY. Free-standing 3D core-shell architecture of Ni 3S 2@NiCoP as an efficient cathode material for hybrid supercapacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 625:565-575. [PMID: 35749851 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The design and discovery of free-standing hybrid electrode materials with large absolute capacity and high cycling stability for energy storage become desirable and are still challenging. In this work, we demonstrate that the hybrid supercapacitor (HSC) device is assembled by 3D core-shell hierarchical nanorod arrays of Ni3S2@NiCoP nanocomposite for the first time. The Ni3S2@NiCoP nanocomposite is successfully synthesized through a facile stratagem containing hydrothermal process and the subsequent electrodeposition method. The 3D architecture of Ni3S2@NiCoP hybrid electrode composed of vertically aligned "hyperchannel" 1D Ni3S2 nanorods and highly conductive interconnected 2D nanosheets of NiCoP is beneficial to fast electron transfer kinetics, thus leading to enhancing the ionic and electronic conductivity, kinetics of redox reaction, and synergistic behavior of active species. The fabricated HSC device with Ni3S2@NiCoP electrode delivers outstanding areal capacity of 109 µAh cm-2 at a current density of 1 mA cm-2, brilliant energy density of 74.9 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 700 W kg-1, and prominent cyclic performance of 92% capacity retention even after 144-h floating test. This work demonstrates that the core-shell hierarchical nanorod arrays of Ni3S2@NiCoP can be viewed as one of the novel battery-type electrode materials for high-performance HSCs.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Tatung University, Taipei City 104, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Tatung University, Taipei City 104, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Eng. Res. Centre of Environment-Friendly Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, Fujian Eng. Res. Centre of Green Functional Materials, Huaqiao Univ., Xiamen 361021, China
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300093, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung City 40704, Taiwan.
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Shen D, Rao AM, Zhou J, Lu B. High-Potential Cathodes with Nitrogen Active Centres for Quasi-Solid Proton-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202201972. [PMID: 35294100 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202201972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Although proton-ion batteries have received considerable attention owing to their reliability, safety, toxin-free nature, and low cost, their development remains in the early stages because of lacking proper electrolytes and cathodes for facilitating a high output voltage and stable cycle performance. We present a novel cathode based on active nitrogen centre, which provides a flat discharge plateau at 1 V with a capacity of 115 mAh g-1 and excellent stability. Moreover, a quasi-solid electrolyte was developed to overcome the issue of corrosion, broaden the potential window of the electrolyte, and prevent the active material from dissolving. While using the unique as-developed electrolyte, the newly designed cathode retained 89.67 % of its original capacity after 2000 cycles. Finally, we demonstrated the excellent cycle performance of the as-developed metal-free, flexible, soft-packed battery. Notably, even when a portion of the battery was cut off, it continued to function normally.
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- Dongyang Shen
- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.,Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Multi-electron based Energy Storage Devices, Hunan University, Changsha, China
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Liu Y, Su MY, Gu ZY, Zhang KY, Wang XT, Du M, Guo JZ, Wu XL. Advanced Lithium Primary Batteries: Key Materials, Research Progresses and Challenges. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200081. [PMID: 35585030 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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In recent years, with the vigorous development and gradual deployment of new energy vehicles, more attention has been paid to the research on lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Compared with the booming LIBs, lithium primary batteries (LPBs) own superiority in specific energy and self-discharge rate and are usually applied in special fields such as medical implantation, aerospace, and military. Widespread application in special fields also means more stringent requirements for LPBs in terms of energy density, working temperature range and shelf life. Therefore, how to obtain LPBs with high energy density, wide operational temperature range and long storage life is of great importance in future development. In view of the above, this paper reviews the latest research on LPBs in cathode, anode and electrolyte over the years, and puts forward relevant insights for LPBs, along with the intention to explore avenues for the design of LPBs components in the coming decades and promote further development in this field.
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- Yan Liu
- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China.,MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin 130024, P.R. China
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Sun C, Ji S, Ma X, Wang H, Wang X, Linkov V, Wang R. Using sp 2 N atom anchoring effect to prepare ultrafine vanadium nitride particles on porous nitrogen-doped carbon as cathode for lithium-sulfur battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 623:306-317. [PMID: 35594589 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.05.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Porous carbon-supported transition metals and their compounds have attracted much attention as sulfur host materials for cathodes of lithium-sulfur batteries, due to their high chemisorption capacity and ability to catalyze the conversion of polysulfides. However, actual activity of these materials is not very high because of low specific surface areas of transition metal compounds synthesized at high temperatures. In this study, ultra-fine vanadium nitride particles with an average particle size of ca. 4 nm (VN/M/NC) are successfully grown on the surface of nitrogen-doped three-dimensional carbon using sp2 nitrogen atoms, resulting from melamine pyrolysis in the presence of ammonium metavanadate, as anchor points to lock vanadium atoms in the VN/M/NC material. When used as a cathode for lithium-sulfur battery, VN/M/NC demonstrates initial discharge specific capacity of 1080 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C, and retains a discharge capacity of 475 mAh g-1 at a high rate of 2 C. With capacity attenuation of only 0.037% per cycle after 500 cycles at 1 C, the newly obtained VN/M/NC can be a promising cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries.
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- Chaoyang Sun
- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College of Biological, Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang 550003, China
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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- South African Institute for Advanced Materials Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7535, South Africa.
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- State Key Laboratory Base for Eco-Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China.
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Gong Z, Wang H, Vayenas DV, Yan Q. Enhanced electrochemical removal of sulfadiazine using stainless steel electrode coated with activated algal biochar. J Environ Manage 2022; 306:114535. [PMID: 35051817 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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With the increasingly discharging and inappropriately disposing of antibiotics from human disease treatment and breeding industry, extensive development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria raised serious public health concern. In this work, algal biochar was coated onto the stainless steel mesh, and was employed as cathodic electrode for the degradation of sulfadiazine (SDZ) in an electro-Fenton (EF) system. It was found that algal biochar pyrolyzed at 600 °C with 1:1 KOH achieved best catalytic performance to generate H2O2 via oxygen reduction. Moreover, removal efficiency of SDZ reached 96.11% in 4 h with an initial concentration of 25 μg/mL, under the optimized condition as: initial pH at 3, 50 mM of Na2SO4 as electrolyte and an applied current of 20 mA/cm2. In addition, it was found that the SDZ removal kept at about 96.99% even after four repeated degradation process. Moreover, four possible SDZ degradative pathways during the EF process were proposed according to determined intermediates, model optimization and density functional theory calculation. Finally, acute and chronic biotoxicity of the degradative products against fish and green algae was evaluated, to further elaborate the environmental impact of SDZ after electrochemical degradation.
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- Zhihao Gong
- School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Wuxi, 214122, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Caratheodory 1, University Campus, GR, 26504, Patras, Greece; Institute of Chemical Engineering and High Temperature Chemical Processes (FORTH/ICE-HT), Stadiou Str., Platani, GR, 26504, Patras, Greece
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- School of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Wuxi, 214122, PR China; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou, 215011, PR China.
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Gao Y, Zhu W, Li Y, Zhang Q, Chen H, Zhang J, Huang T. Anthraquinone (AQS)/polyaniline (PANI) modified carbon felt (CF) cathode for selective H 2O 2 generation and efficient pollutant removal in electro-Fenton. J Environ Manage 2022; 304:114315. [PMID: 34923409 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A novel binder-free anthraquinone (AQS)/polyaniline (PANI) modified carbon felt (CF) cathode for selective H2O2 generation and efficient pollutant removal in electro-Fenton was fabricated by CV electro-deposition method. AQS, the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyst, was immobilized by the PANI film, which contributed to the obtained high stability of the AQS/PANI@CF cathode. The concentration of the electro-generated H2O2 on AQS/PANI@CF cathode (83.3 μmol L-1) was about 10 times higher than that of the bare CF cathode. And the high yield of H2O2 was attributed to the catalytic reduction of O2 by AQS to generate more superoxide radical (O2•-), which combined with H+ to form H2O2. Additionally, the rhodamine B (RhB) degradation efficiency reached 98.8% within 60 min with the AQS/PANI@CF served as the cathode with high stability and good repeatability. The main generated reactive radicals were determined by the quenching experiments and the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) tests. Besides, a plausible mechanism of the AQS/PANI@CF cathode applied electro-Fenton process was proposed. This work provided a reliable reference for the subsequent investigations of the binder-free cathode with high performance and stability.
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- Ying Gao
- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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- Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China; Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China
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