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Su C, Mirtemir Shodievich K, Zhao Y, Ji P, Zhang X, Wang H, Zhang C, Wang G. Construction of sub micro-nano-structured silicon based anode for lithium-ion batteries. Nanotechnology 2024. [PMID: 38759633 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad4cf2] [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: 05/19/2024]
Abstract
The significant volume change experienced by silicon (Si) anodes during lithiation/delithiation cycles often triggers mechanical-electrochemical failures, undermining their utility in high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, we propose a sub micro-nano-structured Si based material to address the persistent challenge of mechanic-electrochemical coupling issue during cycling. The mesoporous Si-based composite submicrospheres (M-Si/SiO2/CS) with a high Si/SiO2 content of 84.6 wt.% is prepared by magnesiothermic reduction of mesoporous SiO2 submicrospheres followed by carbon coating. M-Si/SiO2/CS anode can maintain a high specific capacity of 740 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 after 100 cycles with a lower electrode thickness swelling rate of 63%, and exhibits a good long-term cycling stability of 570 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 after 250 cycles. This remarkable Li-storage performance can be attributed to the synergistic effects of the hierarchical structure and SiO2 frameworks. The spherical structure mitigates stress/strain caused by the lithiation/delithiation, while the internal mesopores provide buffer space for Si expansion and obviously shorten the diffusion path for electrolyte/ions. Additionally, the amorphous SiO2 matrix not only servers as support for structure stability, but also facilitates the rapid formation of a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer. This unique architecture offers a potential model for designing high-performance Si-based anode for LIBs.
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- Chen Su
- Hebei University of Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, Tianjin, 300401, CHINA
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- Offshore oil Engineering Co., Ltd., China National Offshore Oil Corporation - Tianjin, Offshore oil Engineering Co., Ltd., Tianjin, Tianjin, 300451, CHINA
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- Hebei University of Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, Tianjin, 300401, CHINA
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- Hebei University of Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, Tianjin, 300401, CHINA
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- Beihang University, Beihang University, Beijing, Beijing, 100091, CHINA
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- Hebei University of Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, Tianjin, 300401, CHINA
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, CHINA
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Galstyan V, D'Angelo P, Tarabella G, Vurro D, Djenizian T. High versatility of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste for the development of batteries, biosensing and gas sensing devices. Chemosphere 2024; 359:142314. [PMID: 38735489 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142314] [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] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Continuously growing adoption of electronic devices in energy storage, human health and environmental monitoring systems increases demand for cost-effective, lightweight, comfortable, and highly efficient functional structures. In this regard, the recycling and reuse of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste in the aforementioned fields due to its excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance is an effective solution to reduce plastic waste. Herein, we review recent advances in synthesis procedures and research studies on the integration of PET into energy storage (Li-ion batteries) and the detection of gaseous and biological species. The operating principles of such systems are described and the role of recycled PET for various types of architectures is discussed. Modifying the composition, crystallinity, surface porosity, and polar surface functional groups of PET are important factors for tuning its features as the active or substrate material in biological and gas sensors. The findings indicate that conceptually new pathways to the study are opened up for the effective application of recycled PET in the design of Li-ion batteries, as well as biochemical and catalytic detection systems. The current challenges in these fields are also presented with perspectives on the opportunities that may enable a circular economy in PET use.
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- Vardan Galstyan
- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, National Research Council (IMEM-CNR), Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124, Parma, (PR), Italy; Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Vivarelli 10, 41125, Modena, Italy.
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, National Research Council (IMEM-CNR), Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124, Parma, (PR), Italy
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, National Research Council (IMEM-CNR), Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124, Parma, (PR), Italy
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, National Research Council (IMEM-CNR), Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124, Parma, (PR), Italy
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- Mines Saint-Etienne, Center of Microelectronics in Provence, Department of Flexible Electronics, F-13541, Gardanne, France; Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Center of Physical-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis, Tole bi str., 96A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Lee H, Yoon T, Chae OB. Strategies for Enhancing the Stability of Lithium Metal Anodes in Solid-State Electrolytes. Micromachines (Basel) 2024; 15:453. [PMID: 38675264 PMCID: PMC11052073 DOI: 10.3390/mi15040453] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The current commercially used anode material, graphite, has a theoretical capacity of only 372 mAh/g, leading to a relatively low energy density. Lithium (Li) metal is a promising candidate as an anode for enhancing energy density; however, challenges related to safety and performance arise due to Li's dendritic growth, which needs to be addressed. Owing to these critical issues in Li metal batteries, all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLIBs) have attracted considerable interest due to their superior energy density and enhanced safety features. Among the key components of ASSLIBs, solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) play a vital role in determining their overall performance. Various types of SSEs, including sulfides, oxides, and polymers, have been extensively investigated for Li metal anodes. Sulfide SSEs have demonstrated high ion conductivity; however, dendrite formation and a limited electrochemical window hinder the commercialization of ASSLIBs due to safety concerns. Conversely, oxide SSEs exhibit a wide electrochemical window, but compatibility issues with Li metal lead to interfacial resistance problems. Polymer SSEs have the advantage of flexibility; however their limited ion conductivity poses challenges for commercialization. This review aims to provide an overview of the distinctive characteristics and inherent challenges associated with each SSE type for Li metal anodes while also proposing potential pathways for future enhancements based on prior research findings.
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- Hanbyeol Lee
- School of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Battery Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea;
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Jeong HT, Kim WJ. Enhancing Durability and Capacity Retention of Ultrafine-Grained Aluminum Foil Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:13662-13673. [PMID: 38441999 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17359] [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: 03/07/2024]
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In this study, we present our successful fabrication of commercial-grade pure aluminum anode foil (99.5%, 2NAl) with an ultrafine-grained (UFG) microstructure and high hardness, achieved through cold rolling. Under identical rolling conditions, a coarse-grained microstructure with a low hardness was attained from the high-purity Al foil (99.99%, 4NAl). The UFG 2NAl foil exhibited enhanced lithium-ion diffusivity and reduced nucleation and activation overpotentials for forming the β-LiAl phase compared to the 4NAl foil. The high-density grain boundaries in the UFG 2NAl foil facilitated the rapid formation of a uniform β-LiAl phase layer on its surface, thereby mitigating mechanical damage within the β-LiAl phase layer caused by volume changes during the lithiation and delithiation processes. The high hardness of the UFG 2NAl sample effectively prevented macroscopic plastic deformation during cycling, thus preserving the integrity of the β-LiAl phase layer and inhibiting the formation of cracks within the unreacted Al matrix. The collective advantages of reduced overpotential, enhanced Li-ion diffusivity, and high resistance to mechanical damage and plastic deformation in UFG 2NAl contribute to its superior durability and capacity retention compared to the high-purity Al in electrochemical cycling.
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- Hee-Tae Jeong
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hongik University, Mapo-gu, Sangsu-dong 72-1, Seoul 121-791, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hongik University, Mapo-gu, Sangsu-dong 72-1, Seoul 121-791, Republic of Korea
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Tang Q, Wang Y, Chen N, Pu B, Qing Y, Zhang M, Bai J, Yang Y, Cui J, Liu Y, Zhou B, Yang W. Ultra-Efficient Synthesis of Nb 4 C 3 T x MXene via H 2 O-Assisted Supercritical Etching for Li-Ion Battery. Small Methods 2024; 8:e2300836. [PMID: 37926701 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300836] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Nb4 C3 Tx MXene has shown extraordinary promise for various applications owing to its unique physicochemical properties. However, it can only be synthesized by the traditional HF-based etching method, which uses large amounts of hazardous HF and requires a long etching time (> 96 h), thus limiting its practical application. Here, an ultra-efficient and environmental-friendly H2 O-assisted supercritical etching method is proposed for the preparation of Nb4 C3 Tx MXene. Benefiting from the synergetic effect between supercritical CO2 (SPC-CO2 ) and subcritical H2 O (SBC-H2 O), the etching time for Nb4 C3 Tx MXene can be dramatically shortened to 1 h. The as-synthesized Nb4 C3 Tx MXene possesses uniform accordion-like morphology and large interlayer spacing. When used as anode for Li-ion battery, the Nb4 C3 Tx MXene delivers a high reversible specific capacity of 430 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 , which is among the highest values achieved in pure-MXene-based anodes. The superior lithium storage performance of the Nb4 C3 Tx MXene can be ascribed to its high conductivity, fast Li+ diffusion kinetics and good structural stability.
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- Qi Tang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Sichuan Research Center of New Materials, Institute of Chemical Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Chengdu, 610200, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
- Research Institute of Frontier Science, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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Bruchon M, Chen ZL, Michalek J. Cleaning up while Changing Gears: The Role of Battery Design, Fossil Fuel Power Plants, and Vehicle Policy for Reducing Emissions in the Transition to Electric Vehicles. Environ Sci Technol 2024; 58:3787-3799. [PMID: 38350416 PMCID: PMC10902837 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c07098] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) can reduce air emissions when charged with clean power, but prior work estimated that in 2010, PEVs produced 2 to 3 times the consequential air emission externalities of gasoline vehicles in PJM (the largest US regional transmission operator, serving 65 million people) due largely to increased generation from coal-fired power plants to charge the vehicles. We investigate how this situation has changed since 2010, where we are now, and what the largest levers are for reducing PEV consequential life cycle emission externalities in the near future. We estimate that PEV emission externalities have dropped by 17% to 18% in PJM as natural gas replaced coal, but they will remain comparable to gasoline vehicle externalities in base case trajectories through at least 2035. Increased wind and solar power capacity is critical to achieving deep decarbonization in the long run, but through 2035 we estimate that it will primarily shift which fossil generators operate on the margin at times when PEVs charge and can even increase consequential PEV charging emissions in the near term. We find that the largest levers for reducing PEV emissions over the next decade are (1) shifting away from nickel-based batteries to lithium iron phosphate, (2) reducing emissions from fossil generators, and (3) revising vehicle fleet emission standards. While our numerical estimates are regionally specific, key findings apply to most power systems today, in which renewable generators typically produce as much output as possible, regardless of the load, while dispatchable fossil fuel generators respond to the changes in load.
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- Matthew Bruchon
- Department of Engineering & Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 12513, United States
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- Department of Engineering & Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Engineering & Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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Haworth AR, Johnston BIJ, Wheatcroft L, McKinney SL, Tapia-Ruiz N, Booth SG, Nedoma AJ, Cussen SA, Griffin JM. Structural Insight into Protective Alumina Coatings for Layered Li-Ion Cathode Materials by Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024; 16:7171-7181. [PMID: 38306452 PMCID: PMC10875645 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16621] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Layered transition metal oxide cathode materials can exhibit high energy densities in Li-ion batteries, in particular, those with high Ni contents such as LiNiO2. However, the stability of these Ni-rich materials often decreases with increased nickel content, leading to capacity fade and a decrease in the resulting electrochemical performance. Thin alumina coatings have the potential to improve the longevity of LiNiO2 cathodes by providing a protective interface to stabilize the cathode surface. The structures of alumina coatings and the chemistry of the coating-cathode interface are not fully understood and remain the subject of investigation. Greater structural understanding could help to minimize excess coating, maximize conductive pathways, and maintain high capacity and rate capability while improving capacity retention. Here, solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, paired with powder X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy, is used to provide insight into the structures of the Al2O3 coatings on LiNiO2. To do this, we performed a systematic study as a function of coating thickness and used LiCoO2, a diamagnetic model, and the material of interest, LiNiO2. 27Al magic-angle spinning (MAS) NMR spectra acquired for thick 10 wt % coatings on LiCoO2 and LiNiO2 suggest that in both cases, the coatings consist of disordered four- and six-coordinate Al-O environments. However, 27Al MAS NMR spectra acquired for thinner 0.2 wt % coatings on LiCoO2 identify additional phases believed to be LiCo1-xAlxO2 and LiAlO2 at the coating-cathode interface. 6,7Li MAS NMR and T1 measurements suggest that similar mixing takes place near the interface for Al2O3 on LiNiO2. Furthermore, reproducibility studies have been undertaken to investigate the effect of the coating method on the local structure, as well as the role of the substrate.
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- Abby R. Haworth
- Department
of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YB, U.K.
- The
Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K.
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, U.K.
- The
Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K.
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, U.K.
- The
Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YB, U.K.
- Department
of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, Imperial College London, London W12 0BZ, U.K.
- The
Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, Imperial College London, London W12 0BZ, U.K.
- The
Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K.
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, U.K.
- The
Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, U.K.
- The
Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K.
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, U.K.
- The
Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K.
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- Department
of Chemistry, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YB, U.K.
- The
Faraday Institution, Quad One, Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RA, U.K.
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Ni C, Xia C, Liu W, Xu W, Shan Z, Lei X, Qin H, Tao Z. Effect of Graphene on the Performance of Silicon-Carbon Composite Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Materials (Basel) 2024; 17:754. [PMID: 38591635 PMCID: PMC10856289 DOI: 10.3390/ma17030754] [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] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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(Si/graphite)@C and (Si/graphite/graphene)@C were synthesized by coating asphalt-cracked carbon on the surface of a Si-based precursor by spray drying, followed by heat treatment at 1000 °C under vacuum for 2h. The impact of graphene on the performance of silicon-carbon composite-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) was investigated. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and selected area electron diffraction (SAED) images of (Si/graphite/graphene)@C showed that the nano-Si and graphene particles were dispersed on the surface of graphite, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) curves indicated that the content of silicon in the (Si/graphite/graphene)@C was 18.91%. More bituminous cracking carbon formed on the surface of the (Si/graphite/graphene)@C due to the large specific surface area of graphene. (Si/Graphite/Graphene)@C delivered first discharge and charge capacities of 860.4 and 782.1 mAh/g, respectively, initial coulombic efficiency (ICE) of 90.9%, and capacity retention of 74.5% after 200 cycles. The addition of graphene effectively improved the cycling performance of the Si-based anode materials, which can be attributed to the reduction of electrochemical polarization due to the good structural stability and high conductivity of graphene.
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- Chengyuan Ni
- Key Laboratory of Air-Driven Equipment Technology of Zhejiang Province, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China; (C.N.); (W.X.); (Z.T.)
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- Key Laboratory of Air-Driven Equipment Technology of Zhejiang Province, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China; (C.N.); (W.X.); (Z.T.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Superhard Material, National Engineering Research Center for Special Mineral Material, Guangxi Technology Innovation Center for Special Mineral Material, China Nonferrous Metal (Guilin) Geology and Mining Co., Ltd., Guilin 541004, China; (X.L.); (H.Q.)
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Air-Driven Equipment Technology of Zhejiang Province, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China; (C.N.); (W.X.); (Z.T.)
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- School of Environmental and Food Engineering, Liuzhou Vocational & Technical College, Liuzhou 545000, China;
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Superhard Material, National Engineering Research Center for Special Mineral Material, Guangxi Technology Innovation Center for Special Mineral Material, China Nonferrous Metal (Guilin) Geology and Mining Co., Ltd., Guilin 541004, China; (X.L.); (H.Q.)
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Superhard Material, National Engineering Research Center for Special Mineral Material, Guangxi Technology Innovation Center for Special Mineral Material, China Nonferrous Metal (Guilin) Geology and Mining Co., Ltd., Guilin 541004, China; (X.L.); (H.Q.)
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- Key Laboratory of Air-Driven Equipment Technology of Zhejiang Province, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China; (C.N.); (W.X.); (Z.T.)
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Singh AN, Meena A, Nam KW. Gels in Motion: Recent Advancements in Energy Applications. Gels 2024; 10:122. [PMID: 38391452 PMCID: PMC10888500 DOI: 10.3390/gels10020122] [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: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Gels are attracting materials for energy storage technologies. The strategic development of hydrogels with enhanced physicochemical properties, such as superior mechanical strength, flexibility, and charge transport capabilities, introduces novel prospects for advancing next-generation batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors. Through a refined comprehension of gelation chemistry, researchers have achieved notable progress in fabricating hydrogels endowed with stimuli-responsive, self-healing, and highly stretchable characteristics. This mini-review delineates the integration of hydrogels into batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors, showcasing compelling instances that underscore the versatility of hydrogels, including tailorable architectures, conductive nanostructures, 3D frameworks, and multifunctionalities. The ongoing application of creative and combinatorial approaches in functional hydrogel design is poised to yield materials with immense potential within the domain of energy storage.
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- Aditya Narayan Singh
- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Physics and Semiconductor Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
- Center for Next Generation Energy and Electronic Materials, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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Wang Z, Kong X, Fan Z, Ding S, Rong Q, Su Y. A First-Principles Study of Anion Doping in LiFePO 4 Cathode Materials for Li-Ion Batteries. Chemphyschem 2024; 25:e202300756. [PMID: 38010194 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300756] [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: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Doping anions into LiFePO4 can improve the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries. In this study, structures, electronic properties and Li-ion migration of anion (F- , Cl- , and S2- ) doping into LiFePO4 were systematically investigated by means of density functional theory calculations. Anion substitution for oxygen atoms leads to an expansion of the LiFePO4 lattice, significantly facilitating Li-ion diffusion. For Cl- and F- anion doped into LiFePO4 , the energy barrier of Li-ion migration gets lowered to 0.209 eV and 0.283 eV from 0.572 eV. The introduction of anions narrows the forbidden band of LiFePO4 , enhancing its electronic conductivity. This work pays a way towards the rational design of high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
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- Ziwei Wang
- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Hunan Desay Battery Co., Ltd., No. 688, Chigang Road, Wangcheng Economy & Technology Development Zone.Changsha., Hunan, China
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- Hunan Desay Battery Co., Ltd., No. 688, Chigang Road, Wangcheng Economy & Technology Development Zone.Changsha., Hunan, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Hunan Desay Battery Co., Ltd., No. 688, Chigang Road, Wangcheng Economy & Technology Development Zone.Changsha., Hunan, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, National Innovation Platform (Center) for Industry-Education Integration of Energy Storage Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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Liu X, Yu M, Liu J, Wu S, Gong J. A Triptycene-Based Layered/Flower-Like 2D Conductive Metal-Organic Framework with 3D Extension as an Electrode for Efficient Li Storage. Small 2024; 20:e2306159. [PMID: 37840442 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306159] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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2D metal-organic frameworks (2D MOFs) with π conjugation have attracted widespread attention in the field of lithium storage due to their unique electron transfer units and structural characteristics. However, the periodic 2D planar extension structure hides some active sites, which is not conducive to the utilization of its structural advantages. In this work, a series of triptycene-based 2D conductive MOFs (M-DBH, M = Ni, Mn, and Co) with 3D extension structures are constructed by coordinating 9,10-dihydro-9,10-[1,2]benzenoanthracene-2,3,6,7,14,15-hexaol with metal ions to explore their potential applications in lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries. This is the first study in which 2D conductive MOFs with the 3D extended molecule are used as electrode materials for lithium storage. The designed material generates rich active sites through staggered stacking layers and shows excellent performance in lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries. The capacity retention rate of Ni-DBH can reach over 70% after 500 cycles at 0.2 C in lithium-ion batteries, while the capacity of S@Mn-DBH exceeds 305 mAh g-1 after 480 cycles at 0.5 C in lithium-sulfur batteries. Compared with the materials with 2D planar extended structures, the M-DBH electrodes with 3D extended structures in this work exhibit better performance in terms of cycle time and lithium storage capacity.
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- Xiaobin Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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Xia D, Jeong H, Hou D, Tao L, Li T, Knight K, Hu A, Kamphaus EP, Nordlund D, Sainio S, Liu Y, Morris JR, Xu W, Huang H, Li L, Xiong H, Cheng L, Lin F. Self-terminating, heterogeneous solid-electrolyte interphase enables reversible Li-ether cointercalation in graphite anodes. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2313096121. [PMID: 38261613 PMCID: PMC10835073 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2313096121] [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: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Ether solvents are suitable for formulating solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI)-less ion-solvent cointercalation electrolytes in graphite for Na-ion and K-ion batteries. However, ether-based electrolytes have been historically perceived to cause exfoliation of graphite and cell failure in Li-ion batteries. In this study, we develop strategies to achieve reversible Li-solvent cointercalation in graphite through combining appropriate Li salts and ether solvents. Specifically, we design 1M LiBF4 1,2-dimethoxyethane (G1), which enables natural graphite to deliver ~91% initial Coulombic efficiency and >88% capacity retention after 400 cycles. We captured the spatial distribution of LiF at various length scales and quantified its heterogeneity. The electrolyte shows self-terminated reactivity on graphite edge planes and results in a grainy, fluorinated pseudo-SEI. The molecular origin of the pseudo-SEI is elucidated by ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations. The operando synchrotron analyses further demonstrate the reversible and monotonous phase transformation of cointercalated graphite. Our findings demonstrate the feasibility of Li cointercalation chemistry in graphite for extreme-condition batteries. The work also paves the foundation for understanding and modulating the interphase generated by ether electrolytes in a broad range of electrodes and batteries.
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- Dawei Xia
- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do13120, South Korea
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- Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID83725
- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA94025
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- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA94025
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- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID83725
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- Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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Cao K, Wang S, Ma J, Xing X, Liu X, Jiang Y, Fan Y, Liu H. Pseudocapacitance-Dominated MnNb 2 O 6 -C Nanofiber Anode for Li-Ion Batteries. ChemSusChem 2024; 17:e202301065. [PMID: 37794829 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301065] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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MnNb2 O6 anode has attracted much attention owing to its unique properties for holding Li ions. Unluckily, its application as a Li-ion battery anode is restricted by low capacity because of the inferior electronic conductivity and limited electron transfer. Previous studies suggest that structure and component optimization could improve its reversible capacity. This improvement is always companied by capacity increments, however, the reasons have rarely been identified. Herein, MnNb2 O6 -C nanofibers (NFs) with MnNb2 O6 nanoparticles (~15 nm) confined in carbon NFs, and the counterpart MnNb2 O6 NFs consisting of larger nanoparticles (40-100 nm) are prepared by electrospinning for clarifying this phenomenon. The electrochemical evaluations indicate that the capacity achieved by the MnNb2 O6 NF electrode presents an activation process and a degradation in subsequence. Meanwhile, the MnNb2 O6 -C NF electrode delivers high reversible capacity and ultra-stable cycling performance. Further analysis based on electrochemical behaviors and microstructure changes reveals that the partial structure rearrangement should be in charge of the capacity increment, mainly including pseudocapacitance increment. This work suggests that diminishing the dimensions of MnNb2 O6 nanoparticles and further confining them in a matrix could increase the pseudocapacitance-dominated capacity, providing a novel way to improve the reversible capacity of MnNb2 O6 and other intercalation reaction anodes.
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- Kangzhe Cao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
- Xinyang Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Energy Materials, Xinyang, 464000, China
- Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
- Xinyang Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Energy Materials, Xinyang, 464000, China
- Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
- Xinyang Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Energy Materials, Xinyang, 464000, China
- Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
- Henan Province Key Laboratory of Utilization of Non-Metallic Mineral in the South of Henan, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
- Xinyang Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Energy Materials, Xinyang, 464000, China
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Robertson DD, Cumberbatch H, Pe DJ, Yao Y, Tolbert SH. Understanding How the Suppression of Insertion-Induced Phase Transitions Leads to Fast Charging in Nanoscale Li xMoO 2. ACS Nano 2024; 18:996-1012. [PMID: 38153208 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10169] [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: 12/29/2023]
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Fast-charging Li-ion batteries are technologically important for the electrification of transportation and the implementation of grid-scale storage, and additional fundamental understanding of high-rate insertion reactions is necessary to overcome current rate limitations. In particular, phase transformations during ion insertion have been hypothesized to slow charging. Nanoscale materials with modified transformation behavior often show much faster kinetics, but the mechanism for these changes and their specific contribution to fast-charging remain poorly understood. In this work, we combine operando synchrotron X-ray diffraction with electrochemical kinetics analyses to illustrate how nanoscale crystal size leads to suppression of first-order insertion-induced phase transitions and their negative kinetic effects in MoO2, a tunnel structure host material. In electrodes made with micrometer-scale particles, large first-order phase transitions during cycling lower capacity, slow charge storage, and decrease cycle life. In medium-sized nanoporous MoO2, the phase transitions remain first-order, but show a considerably smaller miscibility gap and shorter two-phase coexistence region. Finally, in small MoO2 nanocrystals, the structural evolution during lithiation becomes entirely single-phase/solid-solution. For all nanostructured materials, the changes to the phase transition dynamics lead to dramatic improvements in capacity, rate capability, and cycle life. This work highlights the continuous evolution from a kinetically hindered battery material in bulk form to a fast-charging, pseudocapacitive material through nanoscale size effects. As such, it provides key insight into how phase transitions can be effectively controlled using nanoscale size and emphasizes the importance of these structural dynamics to the fast rate capability observed in nanostructured electrode materials.
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- Daniel D Robertson
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90095-1569, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90095-1595, United States
- The California NanoSystems Institute, UCLA, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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Wang E, Ye X, Zhang B, Qu B, Guo J, Zheng S. Enhancing the Stability of 4.6 V LiCoO 2 Cathode Material via Gradient Doping. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2024; 14:147. [PMID: 38251112 PMCID: PMC10820433 DOI: 10.3390/nano14020147] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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LiCoO2 (LCO) can deliver ultrahigh discharge capacities as a cathode material for Li-ion batteries when the charging voltage reaches 4.6 V. However, establishing a stable LCO cathode at a high cut-off voltage is a challenge in terms of bulk and surface structural transformation. O2 release, irreversible structural transformation, and interfacial side reactions cause LCO to experience severe capacity degradation and safety problems. To solve these issues, a strategy of gradient Ta doping is proposed to stabilize LCO against structural degradation. Additionally, Ta1-LCO that was tuned with 1.0 mol% Ta doping demonstrated outstanding cycling stability and rate performance. This effect was explained by the strong Ta-O bonds maintaining the lattice oxygen and the increased interlayer spacing enhancing Li+ conductivity. This work offers a practical method for high-energy Li-ion battery cathode material stabilization through the gradient doping of high-valence elements.
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- Errui Wang
- College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China (B.Z.)
- Anhui Province Quartz Sand Purification and Photovoltaic Glass Engineering Research Center, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China (B.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China (B.Z.)
- Anhui Province Quartz Sand Purification and Photovoltaic Glass Engineering Research Center, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China (B.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China (B.Z.)
- Anhui Province Quartz Sand Purification and Photovoltaic Glass Engineering Research Center, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China (B.Z.)
- Anhui Province Quartz Sand Purification and Photovoltaic Glass Engineering Research Center, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233030, China
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Li Y, Zhu X, Su Y, Xu L, Chen L, Cao D, Li N, Wu F. Enabling High-Performance Layered Li-Rich Oxide Cathodes by Regulating the Formation of Integrated Cation-Disordered Domains. Small 2024:e2307292. [PMID: 38169091 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307292] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Layered Li-rich oxide cathode materials are capable of offering high energy density due to their cumulative cationic and anionic redox mechanism during (de)lithiation process. However, the structural instability of the layered Li-rich oxide cathode materials, especially in the deeply delitiated state, results in severe capacity and voltage degradation. Considering the minimal isotropic structural evolution of disordered rock salt oxide cathode during cycling, cation-disordered nano-domains have been controllably introduced into layered Li-rich oxides by co-doping of d0 -TM and alkali ions. Combining electrochemical and synchrotron-based advanced characterizations, the incorporation of the phase-compatible cation-disordered domains can not only hinder the oxygen framework collapse along the c axis of layered Li-rich cathode under high operation voltage but also promote the Mn and anionic activities as well as Li+ (de)intercalation kinetics, leading to remarkable improvement in rate capability and mitigation of capacity and voltage decay. With this unique layered/rocksalt intergrown structure, the intergrown cathode yields an ultrahigh capacity of 288.4 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C, and outstanding capacity retention of ≈90.0% with obviously suppressed voltage decay after 100 cycles at 0.5, 1, and 2 C rate. This work provides a new direction toward advanced cathode materials for next-generation Li-ion batteries.
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- Yongjian Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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Pignier V, Toumieux S, Davoisne C, Caroff M, Jamali A, Pilard S, Mathiron D, Cailleu D, Delattre F, Singh DP, Douali R, Becuwe M. Toward Conductive Additive Free Organic Electrode for Lithium-Ion Battery Using Supramolecular Columnar Organization. Small 2024; 20:e2305701. [PMID: 37712120 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305701] [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] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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With the aim to meet the greatest challenge facing organic batteries, namely the low conductivity of the electrodes, the electrochemical properties of a series of substituted perylene diimides able to form semi-conductive columnar material are investigated. Depending on the substituent group, a strong influence of this group on the reversibility, redox potential but especially on the gravimetric capacity of the electrodes is observed. In the case of substitution by a simple propyl group, the corresponding diimide shows a complete electrochemical activity with only 10% by mass of conductive additive and even shows a half-capacity activity without any additive and without particular electrode engineering. Extensive research has highlighted the intrinsic reactivity of the columnar material but also its perpetual rearrangement during charge/discharge cycles. This study shows that the amount of conductive additive can be significantly reduced by adapting the design of the molecular material and favoring the assembly of redox units in the form of a conductive column.
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- Vincent Pignier
- Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides (LRCS), UMR CNRS 7314, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Hub de l'Energie, 15 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
- Laboratoire de Glycochimie, des Antimicrobiens et des Agroressources (LG2A), UR 7378, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 10 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
- Institut de Chimie de Picardie (ICP), FR CNRS 3085, Amiens, 80039, France
- Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, Hub de l'Energie, 15 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
- Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant (UCEIV), UR 4492, Université du Littoral-Côte d'Opale, Dunkerque, 59140, France
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- Laboratoire de Glycochimie, des Antimicrobiens et des Agroressources (LG2A), UR 7378, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 10 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
- Institut de Chimie de Picardie (ICP), FR CNRS 3085, Amiens, 80039, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides (LRCS), UMR CNRS 7314, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Hub de l'Energie, 15 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
- Institut de Chimie de Picardie (ICP), FR CNRS 3085, Amiens, 80039, France
- Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, Hub de l'Energie, 15 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides (LRCS), UMR CNRS 7314, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Hub de l'Energie, 15 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
- Institut de Chimie de Picardie (ICP), FR CNRS 3085, Amiens, 80039, France
- Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, Hub de l'Energie, 15 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
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- Plateforme de Microscopie Electronique - Université de Picardie Jules Verne, HUB de l'Energie, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
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- Plateforme Analytique, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
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- Plateforme Analytique, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
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- Plateforme Analytique, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
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- Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant (UCEIV), UR 4492, Université du Littoral-Côte d'Opale, Dunkerque, 59140, France
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- Unité de Dynamique et Structure des Matériaux Moléculaires (UDSMM), UR 4476, Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, Centre Universitaire de la Mi-Voix, BP 699, Calais, Cedex, 62228, France
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- Unité de Dynamique et Structure des Matériaux Moléculaires (UDSMM), UR 4476, Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale, Centre Universitaire de la Mi-Voix, BP 699, Calais, Cedex, 62228, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides (LRCS), UMR CNRS 7314, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Hub de l'Energie, 15 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
- Institut de Chimie de Picardie (ICP), FR CNRS 3085, Amiens, 80039, France
- Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, Hub de l'Energie, 15 rue Baudelocque, Amiens, Cedex, 80039, France
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Ma J, Liu T, Ma J, Zhang C, Yang J. Progress, Challenge, and Prospect of LiMnO 2 : An Adventure toward High-Energy and Low-Cost Li-Ion Batteries. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2304938. [PMID: 37964412 PMCID: PMC10787094 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304938] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Lithium manganese oxides are considered as promising cathodes for lithium-ion batteries due to their low cost and available resources. Layered LiMnO2 with orthorhombic or monoclinic structure has attracted tremendous interest thanks to its ultrahigh theoretical capacity (285 mAh g-1 ) that almost doubles that of commercialized spinel LiMn2 O4 (148 mAh g-1 ). However, LiMnO2 undergoes phase transition to spinel upon cycling cause by the Jahn-Teller effect of the high-spin Mn3+ . In addition, soluble Mn2+ generates from the disproportionation of Mn3+ and oxygen release during electrochemical processes may cause poor cycle performance. To address the critical issues, tremendous efforts have been made. This paper provides a general review of layered LiMnO2 materials including their crystal structures, synthesis methods, structural/elemental modifications, and electrochemical performance. In brief, first the crystal structures of LiMnO2 and synthetic methods have been summarized. Subsequently, modification strategies for improving electrochemical performance are comprehensively reviewed, including element doping to suppress its phase transition, surface coating to resist manganese dissolution into the electrolyte and impede surface reactions, designing LiMnO2 composites to improve electronic conductivity and Li+ diffusion, and finding compatible electrolytes to enhance safety. At last, future efforts on the research frontier and practical application of LiMnO2 have been discussed.
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- Jin Ma
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Siping Road 1239, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Siping Road 1239, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Environmental Functional Materials, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Siping Road 1239, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150 Jimo Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Siping Road 1239, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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Wang Z, Wei W, Zhang T, Yu H, Li C, Chen L, Jiang H. Perovskite Oxides Alleviate Microstrain and Anion Loss of Radially-Aligned Ni-Rich Ncm811 Cathodes under High-Voltage Operations. Small 2024; 20:e2306160. [PMID: 37715337 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306160] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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The energy density of Ni-rich cathodes is expected to be further unlocked by increasing the cut-off voltage to above 4.3 V, which nevertheless come with significantly increased irreversible phase transition and abundant side reactions. In this study, the perovskite oxides enhanced radial-aligned LiNi0.8 Co0.1 Mn0.1 O2 (NCM811) cathodes are reported, in which the coherent-growth La2 [LiTM]O4 clusters are evenly riveted into the crystals and the stable Lax Ca1- x [TM]O3- x protective layer is concurrently formed on the surface. The reciprocal interactions greatly reduce the lattice strain during de-/lithiation. Meantime, the abundant oxygen vacancies of the coating layer are proved to reversibly capture (state of charge) and re-release (state of discharge) the oxygen radicals, fully avoiding their correlative side reactions. The resultant NCM811 displays negligible O2 and CO2 emissions when charging to 4.5 V as well as a thinner CEI film, therefore delivering a large capacity of 225 mAh g-1 at 0.1C in coin-type half-cells and a high retention of 88.3% after 1000 cycles at 1C in pouch-type full-cells within 2.7-4.5 V. The development of high-voltage Ni-rich cathodes exhibits a highly effective pathway to further increase their energy density.
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- Zhihong Wang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- State Key Lab of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- State Key Lab of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Sikorska C. Design and Investigation of Superatoms for Redox Applications: First-Principles Studies. Micromachines (Basel) 2023; 15:78. [PMID: 38258197 PMCID: PMC10820084 DOI: 10.3390/mi15010078] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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A superatom is a cluster of atoms that acts like a single atom. Two main groups of superatoms are superalkalis and superhalogens, which mimic the chemistry of alkali and halogen atoms, respectively. The ionization energies of superalkalis are smaller than those of alkalis (<3.89 eV for cesium atom), and the electron affinities of superhalogens are larger than that of halogens (>3.61 eV for chlorine atom). Exploring new superalkali/superhalogen aims to provide reliable data and predictions of the use of such compounds as redox agents in the reduction/oxidation of counterpart systems, as well as the role they can play more generally in materials science. The low ionization energies of superalkalis make them candidates for catalysts for CO2 conversion into renewable fuels and value-added chemicals. The large electron affinity of superhalogens makes them strong oxidizing agents for bonding and removing toxic molecules from the environment. By using the superatoms as building blocks of cluster-assembled materials, we can achieve the functional features of atom-based materials (like conductivity or catalytic potential) while having more flexibility to achieve higher performance. This feature paper covers the issues of designing such compounds and demonstrates how modifications of the superatoms (superhalogens and superalkalis) allow for the tuning of the electronic structure and might be used to create unique functional materials. The designed superatoms can form stable perovskites for solar cells, electrolytes for Li-ion batteries of electric vehicles, superatomic solids, and semiconducting materials. The designed superatoms and their redox potential evaluation could help experimentalists create new materials for use in fields such as energy storage and climate change.
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- Celina Sikorska
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland;
- Department of Physics, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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Martens I, Vanpeene V, Vostrov N, Leake S, Zatterin E, Auvergniot J, Drnec J, Richard MI, Villanova J, Schulli T. Imaging Voids and Defects Inside Li-Ion Cathode LiNi 0.6Mn 0.2Co 0.2O 2 Single Crystals. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:59319-59328. [PMID: 38085792 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10509] [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: 12/28/2023]
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Li-ion battery cathode active materials obtained from different sources or preparation methods often exhibit broadly divergent performance and stability despite no obvious differences in morphology, purity, and crystallinity. We show how state-of-the-art, commercial, nominally single crystalline LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 (NMC-622) particles possess extensive internal nanostructure even in the pristine state. Scanning X-ray diffraction microscopy reveals the presence of interlayer strain gradients, and crystal bending is attributed to oxygen vacancies. Phase contrast X-ray nano-tomography reveals two different kinds of particles, welded/aggregated, and single crystal like, and emphasizes the intra- and interparticle heterogeneities from the nano- to the microscale. It also detects within the imaging resolution (100 nm) substantial quantities of nanovoids hidden inside the bulk of two-thirds of the overall studied particles (around 3000), with an average value of 12.5%v per particle and a mean size of 148 nm. The powerful combination of both techniques helps prescreening and quantifying the defective nature of cathode material and thus anticipating their performance in electrode assembly/battery testing.
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- Isaac Martens
- ESRF─The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- ESRF─The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
- Université Grenoble Alpes, CEA Grenoble, LITEN, 17 rue des Martyrs, 38054 Grenoble, France
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- ESRF─The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- ESRF─The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- ESRF─The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- ESRF─The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- ESRF─The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA Grenoble, IRIG, MEM, NRX, 17 rue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- ESRF─The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- ESRF─The European Synchrotron, 71 Avenue des Martyrs, 38000 Grenoble, France
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Iurchenkova A, Kobets A, Ahaliabadeh Z, Kosir J, Laakso E, Virtanen T, Siipola V, Lahtinen J, Kallio T. The effect of the pyrolysis temperature and biomass type on the biocarbons characteristics. ChemSusChem 2023:e202301005. [PMID: 38126627 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301005] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The conversion of biomass and natural wastes into carbon-based materials for various applications such as catalysts and energy-related materials is a fascinating and sustainable approach emerged during recent years. Precursor nature and characteristics are complex, hence, their effect on the properties of resulting materials is still unclear. In this work, we have investigated the effect of different precursors and pyrolysis temperature on the properties of produced carbon materials and their potential application as negative electrode materials in Li-ion batteries. Three biomasses, lignocellulosic brewery spent grain from a local brewery, catechol-rich lignin and tannins, were selected for investigations. We show that such end-product carbon characteristic as functional and elemental composition, porosity, specific surface area, defectiveness level, and morphology strictly depend on the precursor composition, chemical structure, and pyrolysis temperature. The electrochemical characteristics of produced carbon materials correlate with the characteristics of the produced materials. A higher pyrolysis temperature is shown to be favourable for production of carbon material for the Li-ion battery application in terms of both specific capacity and long-term cycling stability.
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- Anna Iurchenkova
- Research Group of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box, 16100, FI-00076, Espoo, Finland
- Nanotechnology and Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ångstrom laboratory, Uppsala University, BOX 35, 75103, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Research Group of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box, 16100, FI-00076, Espoo, Finland
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- Research Group of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box, 16100, FI-00076, Espoo, Finland
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- Research Group of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box, 16100, FI-00076, Espoo, Finland
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- Research Group of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box, 16100, FI-00076, Espoo, Finland
- LUT University, Yliopistonkatu 34, 53850, Lappeenranta, Finland
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- Bioprocessing of Natural Materials, VTT Technical Research Center of Finland Ltd., P.O. Box 1000, Oulu, FI-, 02044 VTT
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- Bioprocessing of Natural Materials, VTT Technical Research Center of Finland Ltd., P.O. Box 1000, Oulu, FI-, 02044 VTT
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto University, FI, 02150, Espoo, Finland
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- Research Group of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage, Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box, 16100, FI-00076, Espoo, Finland
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Konkena B, Kalapu C, Kaur H, Holzinger A, Geaney H, Nicolosi V, Scanlon MD, Coleman JN. Cobalt Oxide 2D Nanosheets Formed at a Polarized Liquid|Liquid Interface toward High-Performance Li-Ion and Na-Ion Battery Anodes. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:58320-58332. [PMID: 38052006 PMCID: PMC10739576 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11795] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Cobalt oxide (Co3O4)-based nanostructures have the potential as low-cost materials for lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery anodes with a theoretical capacity of 890 mAh/g. Here, we demonstrate a novel method for the production of Co3O4 nanoplatelets. This involves the growth of flower-like cobalt oxyhydroxide (CoOOH) nanostructures at a polarized liquid|liquid interface, followed by conversion to flower-like Co3O4 via calcination. Finally, sonication is used to break up the flower-like Co3O4 nanostructures into two-dimensional (2D) nanoplatelets with lateral sizes of 20-100 nm. Nanoplatelets of Co3O4 can be easily mixed with carbon nanotubes to create nanocomposite anodes, which can be used for Li-ion and Na-ion battery anodes without any additional binder or conductive additive. The resultant electrodes display impressive low-rate capacities (at 125 mA/g) of 1108 and 1083 mAh/g, for Li-ion and Na-ion anodes, respectively, and stable cycling ability over >200 cycles. Detailed quantitative rate analysis clearly shows that Li-ion-storing anodes charge roughly five times faster than Na-ion-storing anodes.
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- Bharathi Konkena
- School
of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin
D2 D02 K8N4, Ireland
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- Micro
Nano Systems Department, Tyndall National
Institute, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland
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- School
of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin
D2 D02 K8N4, Ireland
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- The
Bernal Institute and Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- The
Bernal Institute and Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- School
of Chemistry, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin
D2 D02 W9K7, Ireland
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- The
Bernal Institute and Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland
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- School
of Physics, CRANN & AMBER Research Centres, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin
D2 D02 K8N4, Ireland
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Reguig A, Vishal B, Smajic J, Bahabri M, Deokar G, Alrefae MA, Costa PMFJ. Graphene nanowalls grown on copper mesh. Nanotechnology 2023; 35:085602. [PMID: 37931315 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad0a0d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Graphene nanowalls (GNWs) can be described as extended nanosheets of graphitic carbon where the basal planes are perpendicular to a substrate. Generally, existing techniques to grow films of GNWsare based on plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) and the use of diverse substrate materials (Cu, Ni, C, etc) shaped as foils or filaments. Usually, patterned films rely on substrates priorly modified by costly cleanroom procedures. Hence, we report here the characterization, transfer and application of wafer-scale patterned GNWsfilms that were grown on Cu meshes using low-power direct-current PECVD. Reaching wall heights of ∼300 nm, mats of vertically-aligned carbon nanosheets covered square centimeter wire meshes substrates, replicating well the thread dimensions and the tens of micrometer-wide openings of the meshes. Contrastingly, the same growth conditions applied to Cu foils resulted in limited carbon deposition, mostly confined to the substrate edges. Based on the wet transfer procedure turbostratic and graphitic carbon domains co-exist in the GNWsmicrostructure. Interestingly, these nanoscaled patterned films were quite hydrophobic, being able to reverse the wetting behavior of SiO2surfaces. Finally, we show that the GNWscan also be used as the active material for C-on-Cu anodes of Li-ion battery systems.
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- Abdeldjalil Reguig
- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, Yanbu Industrial College, Yanbu 41912, Saudi Arabia
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Wang Y, Outka A, Takele WM, Avdeev M, Sainio S, Liu R, Kee V, Choe W, Raji-Adefila B, Nordlund D, Zhou S, Kan WH, Habteyes TG, Chen D. Over-Stoichiometric Metastabilization of Cation-Disordered Rock Salts. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2306396. [PMID: 37906379 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306396] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Cation-disordered rock salts (DRXs) are well known for their potential to realize the goal of achieving scalable Ni- and Co-free high-energy-density Li-ion batteries. Unlike in most cathode materials, the disordered cation distribution may lead to more factors that control the electrochemistry of DRXs. An important variable that is not emphasized by research community is regarding whether a DRX exists in a more thermodynamically stable form or a more metastable form. Moreover, within the scope of metastable DRXs, over-stoichiometric DRXs, which allow relaxation of the site balance constraint of a rock salt structure, are particularly underexplored. In this work, these findings are reported in locating a generally applicable approach to "metastabilize" thermodynamically stable Mn-based DRXs to metastable ones by introducing Li over-stoichiometry. The over-stoichiometric metastabilization greatly stimulates more redox activities, enables better reversibility of Li deintercalation/intercalation, and changes the energy storage mechanism. The metastabilized DRXs can be transformed back to the thermodynamically stable form, which also reverts the electrochemical properties, further contrasting the two categories of DRXs. This work enriches the structural and compositional space of DRX families and adds new pathways for rationally tuning the properties of DRX cathodes.
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- You Wang
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Lucas Heights, NSW, 2234, Australia
- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA
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- College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA
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- Albuquerque Institute for Math & Science, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA
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- Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA
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- Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan, 523803, China
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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Xu L, Chen S, Su Y, Shen X, He J, Avdeev M, Kan WH, Zhang B, Fan W, Chen L, Cao D, Lu Y, Wang L, Wang M, Bao L, Zhang L, Li N, Wu F. Novel Low-Strain Layered/Rocksalt Intergrown Cathode for High-Energy Li-Ion Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:54559-54567. [PMID: 37972385 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13858] [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: 11/19/2023]
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Both layered- and rocksalt-type Li-rich cathode materials are drawing great attention due to their enormous capacity, while the individual phases have their own drawbacks, such as great volume change for the layered phase and low electronic and ionic conductivities for the rocksalt phase. Previously, we have reported the layered/rocksalt intergrown cathodes with nearly zero-strain operation, while the use of precious elements hinders their industrial applications. Herein, low-cost 3d Mn4+ ions are utilized to partially replace the expensive Ru5+ ions, to develop novel ternary Li-rich cathode material Li1+x[RuMnNi]1-xO2. The as-designed Li1.15Ru0.25Mn0.2Ni0.4O2 is revealed to have a layered/rock salt intergrown structure by neutron diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The as-designed cathode exhibits ultrahigh lithium-ion reversibility, with 0.86 (231.1 mAh g-1) out of a total Li+ inventory of 1.15 (309.1 mAh g-1). The X-ray absorption spectroscopy and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering spectra further demonstrate that the high Li+ storage of the intergrown cathode is enabled by leveraging cationic and anionic redox activities in charge compensation. Surprisingly, in situ X-ray diffraction shows that the intergrown cathode undergoes extremely low-strain structural evolution during the charge-discharge process. Finally, the Mn content in the intergrown cathodes is found to be tunable, providing new insights into the design of advanced cathode materials for high-energy Li-ion batteries.
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- Lifeng Xu
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Lucas Heights, New South Wales 2234, Australia
- School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- China Spallation Neutron Source, Chinese Academy of Science, Dongguan, Guangdong 523803, China
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049 Beijing, PR China
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- Yibin Libode New Materials Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, China
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- Yibin Libode New Materials Co., Ltd., Yibin, Sichuan 644000, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401120, China
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Triolo C, Maisuradze M, Li M, Liu Y, Ponti A, Pagot G, Di Noto V, Aquilanti G, Pinna N, Giorgetti M, Santangelo S. Charge Storage Mechanism in Electrospun Spinel-Structured High-Entropy (Mn 0.2 Fe 0.2 Co 0.2 Ni 0.2 Zn 0.2 ) 3 O 4 Oxide Nanofibers as Anode Material for Li-Ion Batteries. Small 2023; 19:e2304585. [PMID: 37469201 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304585] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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High-entropy oxides (HEOs) have emerged as promising anode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Among them, spinel HEOs with vacant lattice sites allowing for lithium insertion and diffusion seem particularly attractive. In this work, electrospun oxygen-deficient (Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Zn) HEO nanofibers are produced under environmentally friendly calcination conditions and evaluated as anode active material in LIBs. A thorough investigation of the material properties and Li+ storage mechanism is carried out by several analytical techniques, including ex situ synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The lithiation process is elucidated in terms of lithium insertion, cation migration, and metal-forming conversion reaction. The process is not fully reversible and the reduction of cations to the metallic form is not complete. In particular, iron, cobalt, and nickel, initially present mainly as Fe3+ , Co3+ /Co2+ , and Ni2+ , undergo reduction to Fe0 , Co0 , and Ni0 to different extent (Fe < Co < Ni). Manganese undergoes partial reduction to Mn3+ /Mn2+ and, upon re-oxidation, does not revert to the pristine oxidation state (+4). Zn2+ cations do not electrochemically participate in the conversion reaction, but migrating from tetrahedral to octahedral positions, they facilitate Li-ion transport within lattice channels opened by their migration. Partially reversible crystal phase transitions are observed.
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- Claudia Triolo
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, dell'Energia, dell'Ambiente e dei Materiali (DICEAM), Università "Mediterranea,", Via Zehender, Loc. Feo di Vito, Reggio Calabria, 89122, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL), Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Firenze, 50121, Italy
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- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL), Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Firenze, 50121, Italy
- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", University of Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 4, Bologna, 40136, Italy
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- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL), Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Firenze, 50121, Italy
- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", University of Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 4, Bologna, 40136, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, IRIS Adlershof & The Center for the Science of Materials Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratorio di Nanotecnologie, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche "Giulio Natta" (SCITEC), Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Fantoli 16/15, Milano, 20138, Italy
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- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL), Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Firenze, 50121, Italy
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Section of Chemistry for the Technology (ChemTech), University of Padova, Via Marzolo 9, Padova (PD), 35131, Italy
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- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL), Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Firenze, 50121, Italy
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Section of Chemistry for the Technology (ChemTech), University of Padova, Via Marzolo 9, Padova (PD), 35131, Italy
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- Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A., s.s. 14 km 163.5, Basovizza, Trieste, 34149, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, IRIS Adlershof & The Center for the Science of Materials Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL), Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Firenze, 50121, Italy
- Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari", University of Bologna, Viale del Risorgimento 4, Bologna, 40136, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, dell'Energia, dell'Ambiente e dei Materiali (DICEAM), Università "Mediterranea,", Via Zehender, Loc. Feo di Vito, Reggio Calabria, 89122, Italy
- National Reference Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage (GISEL), Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Firenze, 50121, Italy
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Lee M, Shin Y, Chang H, Jin D, Lee H, Lim M, Seo J, Band T, Kaufmann K, Moon J, Lee YM, Lee H. Diagnosis of Current Flow Patterns Inside Fault-Simulated Li-Ion Batteries via Non-Invasive, In Operando Magnetic Field Imaging. Small Methods 2023; 7:e2300748. [PMID: 37712206 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300748] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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With the growing popularity of Li-ion batteries in large-scale applications, building a safer battery has become a common goal of the battery community. Although the small errors inside the cells trigger catastrophic failures, tracing them and distinguishing cell failure modes without knowledge of cell anatomy can be challenging using conventional methods. In this study, a real-time, non-invasive magnetic field imaging (MFI) analysis that can signal the battery current-induced magnetic field and visualize the current flow within Li-ion cells is developed. A high-speed, spatially resolved MFI scan is used to derive the current distribution pattern from cells with different tab positions at a current load. Current maps are collected to determine possible cell failures using fault-simulated batteries that intentionally possess manufacturing faults such as lead-tab connection failures, electrode misalignment, and stacking faults (electrode folding). A modified MFI analysis exploiting the magnetic field interference with the countercurrent-carrying plate enables the direct identification of defect spots where abnormal current flow occurs within the pouch cells.
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- Mingyu Lee
- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy Systems Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Heukseok-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- DENKweit GmbH, Blücherstraße 26, 06120, Halle, Germany
- Hochschule Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Bernburger Straße 55, 06366, Köthen, Germany
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- DENKweit GmbH, Blücherstraße 26, 06120, Halle, Germany
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- School of Energy Systems Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Heukseok-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
- Energy Science and Engineering Research Center, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
- Energy Science and Engineering Research Center, DGIST, 333 Techno Jungang-daero, Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, 42988, Republic of Korea
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Son G, Ri V, Shin D, Jung Y, Park CB, Kim C. Self-Reinforced Inductive Effect of Symmetric Bipolar Organic Molecule for High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2023; 10:e2301993. [PMID: 37750249 PMCID: PMC10625108 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301993] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Herein, the self-reinforced inductive effect derived from coexistence of both p- and n-type redox-active motifs in a single organic molecule is presented. Molecular orbital energy levels of each motif are dramatically tuned, which leads to the higher oxidation and the lower reduction potentials. The self-reinforced inductive effect of the symmetric bipolar organic molecule, N,N'-dimethylquinacridone (DMQA), is corroborated, by both experimental and theoretical methods. Furthermore, its redox mechanism and reaction pathway in the Li+ -battery system are scrutinized. DMQA shows excellent capacity retention at the operating voltage of 3.85 and 2.09 V (vs Li+ /Li) when used as the cathode and anode, respectively. Successful operation of DMQA electrodes in a symmetric all-organic battery is also demonstrated. The comprehensive insight into the energy storage capability of the symmetric bipolar organic molecule and its self-reinforced inductive effect is provided. Thus, a new class of organic electrode materials for symmetric all-organic batteries as well as conventional rechargeable batteries can be conceived.
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- Giyeong Son
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)335 Science RoadDaejeon34141Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChungnam National University99 Daehak‐roDaejeon34134Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistrySeoul National University1 Gwanak‐roSeoul08826Republic of Korea
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- Department of ChemistrySeoul National University1 Gwanak‐roSeoul08826Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)335 Science RoadDaejeon34141Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringChungnam National University99 Daehak‐roDaejeon34134Republic of Korea
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Jabeen M, Ren Z, Ishaq M, Yuan S, Bao X, Shu C, Liu X, Liu X, Li L, He YS, Ma ZF, Liao XZ. Stable Operation Induced by Plastic Crystal Electrolyte Used in Ni-Rich NMC811 Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023. [PMID: 37890042 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10643] [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: 10/29/2023]
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The LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) cathode material has been of significant consideration owing to its high energy density for Li-ion batteries. However, the poor cycling stability in a carbonate electrolyte limits its further development. In this work, we report the excellent electrochemical performance of the NMC811 cathode using a rational electrolyte based on organic ionic plastic crystal N-ethyl-N-methyl pyrrolidinium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide C2mpyr[FSI], with the addition of (1:1 mol) LiFSI salt. This plastic crystal electrolyte (PC) is a thick viscous liquid with an ionic conductivity of 2.3 × 10-3 S cm-1 and a high Li+ transference number of 0.4 at ambient temperature. The NMC811@PC cathode delivers a discharge capacity of 188 mA h g-1 at a rate of 0.2 C with a capacity retention of 94.5% after 200 cycles, much higher than that of using a carbonate electrolyte (54.3%). Moreover, the NMC811@PC cathode also exhibits a superior high-rate capability with a discharge capacity of 111.0 mA h g-1 at the 10 C rate. The significantly improved cycle performance of the NMC811@PC cathode can be attributed to the high Li+ conductivity of the PC electrolyte, the stable Li+ conductive CEI film, and the maintaining of particle integrity during long-term cycling. The admirable electrochemical performance of the NMC811|C2mpyr[FSI]:[LiFSI] system exhibits a promising application of the plastic crystal electrolyte for high voltage layered oxide cathode materials in advanced lithium-ion batteries.
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- Maher Jabeen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- In-Situ Center for Physical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- In-Situ Center for Physical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Electrochemical Energy Device Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Key Laboratory of Green and High-end Utilization of Salt Lake Resources (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Dachraoui W, Pauer R, Battaglia C, Erni R. Operando Electrochemical Liquid Cell Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Investigation of the Growth and Evolution of the Mosaic Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS Nano 2023; 17:20434-20444. [PMID: 37831942 PMCID: PMC10604081 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06879] [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] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is a key component of a lithium-ion battery forming during the first few dischage/charge cycles at the interface between the anode and the electrolyte. The SEI passivates the anode-electrolyte interface by inhibiting further electrolyte decomposition, extending the battery's cycle life. Insights into SEI growth and evolution in terms of structure and composition remain difficult to access. To unravel the formation of the SEI layer during the first cycles, operando electrochemical liquid cell scanning transmission electron microscopy (ec-LC-STEM) is employed to monitor in real time the nanoscale processes that occur at the anode-electrolyte interface in their native electrolyte environment. The results show that the formation of the SEI layer is not a one-step process but comprises multiple steps. The growth of the SEI is initiated at low potential during the first charge by decomposition of the electrolyte leading to the nucleation of inorganic nanoparticles. Thereafter, the growth continues during subsequent cycles by forming an island-like layer. Eventually, a dense layer is formed with a mosaic structure composed of larger inorganic patches embedded in a matrix of organic compounds. While the mosaic model for the structure of the SEI is generally accepted, our observations document in detail how the complex structure of the SEI is built up during discharge/charge cycling.
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- Walid Dachraoui
- Electron
Microscopy Center, Empa—Swiss Federal
Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Materials
for Energy Conversion, Empa—Swiss
Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Electron
Microscopy Center, Empa—Swiss Federal
Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Materials
for Energy Conversion, Empa—Swiss
Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Departement
of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering—ETH Zürich, Gloriastrasse
35, 8092 Zürich, Switzerland
- Institute
of Materials−EPFL, Station 12, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Electron
Microscopy Center, Empa—Swiss Federal
Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Departement
of Materials—ETH Zürich, Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 10, 8049 Zürich, Switzerland
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Kim HM, Cha BC, Kim DW. High-Rate One-Dimensional α-MnO 2 Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Impact of Polymorphic and Crystallographic Features on Lithium Storage. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:2808. [PMID: 37887958 PMCID: PMC10609827 DOI: 10.3390/nano13202808] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Manganese dioxide (MnO2) exists in a variety of polymorphs and crystallographic structures. The electrochemical performance of Li storage can vary depending on the polymorph and the morphology. In this study, we present a new approach to fabricate polymorph- and aspect-ratio-controlled α-MnO2 nanorods. First, δ-MnO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using a solution plasma process assisted by three types of sugars (sucrose, glucose, and fructose) as reducing promoters; this revealed different morphologies depending on the nucleation rate and reaction time from the molecular structure of the sugars. Based on the morphology of δ-MnO2, the polymorphic-transformed three types of α-MnO2 nanorods showed different aspect ratios (c/a), which highly affected the transport of Li ions. Among them, a relatively small aspect ratio (c/a = 5.1) and wide width of α-MnO2-S nanorods (sucrose-assisted) induced facile Li-ion transport in the interior of the particles through an increased Li-ion pathway. Consequently, α-MnO2-S exhibited superior battery performance with a high-rate capability of 673 mAh g-1 at 2 A g-1, and it delivered a high reversible capacity of 1169 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 after 200 cycles. Our findings demonstrated that polymorphs and crystallographic properties are crucial factors in the electrode design of high-performance Li-ion batteries.
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- Hye-min Kim
- Department of Materials Chemistry, Shinshu University, 4-17-1, Wakasato, Nagano 3808553, Japan;
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- Advanced Manufacturing Process R&D Group, Ulsan Division, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), 55, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan 44313, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Manufacturing Process R&D Group, Ulsan Division, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), 55, Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan 44313, Republic of Korea
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Shin J, Park SH, Hur J. Superb Li-Ion Storage of Sn-Based Anode Assisted by Conductive Hybrid Buffering Matrix. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:2757. [PMID: 37887908 PMCID: PMC10609529 DOI: 10.3390/nano13202757] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Although Sn has been intensively studied as one of the most promising anode materials to replace commercialized graphite, its cycling and rate performances are still unsatisfactory owing to the insufficient control of its large volume change during cycling and poor electrochemical kinetics. Herein, we propose a Sn-TiO2-C ternary composite as a promising anode material to overcome these limitations. The hybrid TiO2-C matrix synthesized via two-step high-energy ball milling effectively regulated the irreversible lithiation/delithiation of the active Sn electrode and facilitated Li-ion diffusion. At the appropriate C concentration, Sn-TiO2-C exhibited significantly enhanced cycling performance and rate capability compared with its counterparts (Sn-TiO2 and Sn-C). Sn-TiO2-C delivers good reversible specific capacities (669 mAh g-1 after 100 cycles at 200 mA g-1 and 651 mAh g-1 after 500 cycles at 500 mA g-1) and rate performance (446 mAh g-1 at 3000 mA g-1). The superiority of Sn-TiO2-C over Sn-TiO2 and Sn-C was corroborated with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, which revealed faster Li-ion diffusion kinetics in the presence of the hybrid TiO2-C matrix than in the presence of TiO2 or C alone. Therefore, Sn-TiO2-C is a potential anode for next-generation Li-ion batteries.
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- Jinsil Shin
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Seongnam 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Soongsil University, 369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjakgu, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Seongnam 13120, Republic of Korea
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Chchiyai Z, El Ghali O, Lahmar A, Alami J, Manoun B. Design and Performance of a New Zn 0.5Mg 0.5FeMnO 4 Porous Spinel as Anode Material for Li-Ion Batteries. Molecules 2023; 28:7010. [PMID: 37894488 PMCID: PMC10608844 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Due to the low capacity, low working potential, and lithium coating at fast charging rates of graphite material as an anode for Li-ion batteries (LIBs), it is necessary to develop novel anode materials for LIBs with higher capacity, excellent electrochemical stability, and good safety. Among different transition-metal oxides, AB2O4 spinel oxides are promising anode materials for LIBs due to their high theoretical capacities, environmental friendliness, high abundance, and low cost. In this work, a novel, porous Zn0.5Mg0.5FeMnO4 spinel oxide was successfully prepared via the sol-gel method and then studied as an anode material for Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Its crystal structure, morphology, and electrochemical properties were, respectively, analyzed through X-ray diffraction, high-resolution scanning electron microscopy, and cyclic voltammetry/galvanostatic discharge/charge measurements. From the X-ray diffraction, Zn0.5Mg0.5FeMnO4 spinel oxide was found to crystallize in the cubic structure with Fd3¯m symmetry. However, the Zn0.5Mg0.5FeMnO4 spinel oxide exhibited a porous morphology formed by interconnected 3D nanoparticles. The porous Zn0.5Mg0.5FeMnO4 anode showed good cycling stability in its capacity during the initial 40 cycles with a retention capacity of 484.1 mAh g-1 after 40 cycles at a current density of 150 mA g-1, followed by a gradual decrease in the range of 40-80 cycles, which led to reaching a specific capacity close to 300.0 mAh g-1 after 80 cycles. The electrochemical reactions of the lithiation/delithiation processes and the lithium-ion storage mechanism are discussed and extracted from the cyclic voltammetry curves.
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- Zakaria Chchiyai
- Rayonnement-Matière et Instrumentation, S3M, FST, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat 26000, Morocco; (Z.C.); (O.E.G.); (B.M.)
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- Rayonnement-Matière et Instrumentation, S3M, FST, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat 26000, Morocco; (Z.C.); (O.E.G.); (B.M.)
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- Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Condensée (LPMC), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 33 rue Saint-Leu, 80039 Amiens, France
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- Materials Science, Energy, and Nano-Engineering Department, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco;
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- Rayonnement-Matière et Instrumentation, S3M, FST, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat 26000, Morocco; (Z.C.); (O.E.G.); (B.M.)
- Materials Science, Energy, and Nano-Engineering Department, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco;
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Chithaiah P, Sahoo RC, Seok JH, Lee SU, Matte HSSR, Rao CNR. NbO 2 a Highly Stable, Ultrafast Anode Material for Li- and Na-Ion Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:45868-45875. [PMID: 37738104 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Anode materials with fast charging capabilities and stability are critical for realizing next-generation Li-ion batteries (LIBs) and Na-ion batteries (SIBs). The present work employs a simple synthetic strategy to obtain NbO2 and studies its applications as an anode for LIB and SIB. In the case of the LIB, it exhibited a specific capacity of 344 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1. It also demonstrated remarkable stability over 1000 cycles, with 92% capacity retention. Additionally, it showed a unique fast charging capability, which takes 30 s to reach a specific capacity of 83 mAh g-1. For the SIB, NbO2 exhibited a specific capacity of 244 mAh g-1 at 50 mA g-1 and showed 70% capacity retention after 500 cycles. Furthermore, detailed density functional theory reveals that various factors like bulk and surface charging processes, lower ion diffusion energy barriers, and superior electronic conductivity of NbO2 are responsible for the observed battery performances.
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- Pallellappa Chithaiah
- New Chemistry Unit, International Centre for Materials Science and School of Advanced Materials, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur PO, Bangalore 560064, India
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- Energy Materials Laboratory, Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore 562162, India
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16149, South Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16149, South Korea
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- Energy Materials Laboratory, Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore 562162, India
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
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- New Chemistry Unit, International Centre for Materials Science and School of Advanced Materials, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur PO, Bangalore 560064, India
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Hwang JH, Kim E, Lim EY, Lee W, Kim J, Choi I, Kim YS, Kim D, Lee JH, Lee J. A Multifunctional Interlocked Binder with Synergistic In Situ Covalent and Hydrogen Bonding for High-Performance Si Anode in Li-ion Batteries. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2023; 10:e2302144. [PMID: 37587798 PMCID: PMC10602578 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302144] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Silicon has garnered significant attention as a promising anode material for high-energy density Li-ion batteries. However, Si can be easily pulverized during cycling, which results in the loss of electrical contact and ultimately shortens battery lifetime. Therefore, the Si anode binder is developed to dissipate the enormous mechanical stress of the Si anode with enhanced mechanical properties. However, the interfacial stability between the Si anode binder and Cu current collector should also be improved. Here, a multifunctional thiourea polymer network (TUPN) is proposed as the Si anode binder. The TUPN binder provides the structural integrity of the Si anode with excellent tensile strength and resilience due to the epoxy-amine and silanol-epoxy covalent cross-linking, while exhibiting high extensibility from the random coil chains with the hydrogen bonds of thiourea, oligoether, and isocyanurate moieties. Furthermore, the robust TUPN binder enhances the interfacial stability between the Si anode and current collector by forming a physical interaction. Finally, the facilitated Li-ion transport and improved electrolyte wettability are realized due to the polar oligoether, thiourea, and isocyanurate moieties, respectively. The concept of this work is to highlight providing directions for the design of polymer binders for next-generation batteries.
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- Jae Hyuk Hwang
- Advanced Materials DivisionKorea Research Institute of Chemical Technology141 Gajeong‐ro, Yuseong‐guDaejeon34114Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical ProcessesSeoul National University599 Gwanak‐ro, Gwanak‐guSeoul08826Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical EngineeringPusan National University2, Busandaehak‐ro 63beon‐gil, Geumjeong‐guBusan46421Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical EngineeringPusan National University2, Busandaehak‐ro 63beon‐gil, Geumjeong‐guBusan46421Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials DivisionKorea Research Institute of Chemical Technology141 Gajeong‐ro, Yuseong‐guDaejeon34114Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical EngineeringPusan National University2, Busandaehak‐ro 63beon‐gil, Geumjeong‐guBusan46421Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical EngineeringPusan National University2, Busandaehak‐ro 63beon‐gil, Geumjeong‐guBusan46421Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials DivisionKorea Research Institute of Chemical Technology141 Gajeong‐ro, Yuseong‐guDaejeon34114Republic of Korea
- Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, KRICT SchoolUniversity of Science and Technology217 Gajeong‐ro, Yuseong‐guDaejeon34114Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Materials DivisionKorea Research Institute of Chemical Technology141 Gajeong‐ro, Yuseong‐guDaejeon34114Republic of Korea
- Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, KRICT SchoolUniversity of Science and Technology217 Gajeong‐ro, Yuseong‐guDaejeon34114Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical EngineeringPusan National University2, Busandaehak‐ro 63beon‐gil, Geumjeong‐guBusan46421Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Institute of Chemical ProcessesSeoul National University599 Gwanak‐ro, Gwanak‐guSeoul08826Republic of Korea
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Xu L, Xiao Y, Yang Y, Xu R, Yao YX, Chen XR, Li ZH, Yan C, Huang JQ. In Situ Li-Plating Diagnosis for Fast-Charging Li-Ion Batteries Enabled by Relaxation-Time Detection. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2301881. [PMID: 37718507 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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The Li-plating behavior of Li-ion batteries under fast-charging conditions is elusive due to a lack of reliable indicators of the Li-plating onset. In this work, the relaxation time constant of the charge-transfer process (τCT ) is proposed to be promising for the determination of Li-plating onset. A novel pulse/relaxation test method enables rapid access to the τCT of the graphite anode during battery operation, applicable to both half and full batteries. The diagnosis of Li plating at varying temperatures and charging rates enriches the cognition of Li-plating behaviors. Li plating at low temperatures and high charging rates can be avoided because of the battery voltage limitations. Nevertheless, after the onset, severe Li plating evolves rapidly under harsh charging conditions, while the Li-plating process under benign charging conditions is accompanied by a simultaneous Li-intercalation process. The quantitative estimates indicate that Li plating at high temperatures/high charging rates leads to more irreversible capacity losses. This facile method with rational scientific principles can provide inspiration for exploring the safe boundaries of Li-ion batteries.
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- Lei Xu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Shanxi Research Institute for Clean Energy, Tsinghua University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030032, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Luo W, Blanchard J, Xue Y, Taleb A. The Influence of TiO 2 Nanoparticles Morphologies on the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:2636. [PMID: 37836277 PMCID: PMC10574753 DOI: 10.3390/nano13192636] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Anode materials based on the TiO2 nanoparticles of different morphologies were prepared using the hydrothermal method and characterized by various techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and N2 absorption. The TiO2 nanoparticles prepared were used as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), and their electrochemical properties were tested using discharging/charging measurements. The results showed that the initial morphology of the nanoparticles plays a minor role in battery performance after the first few cycles and that better capacity was achieved for TiO2 nanobelt morphology. The sharp drop in the specific capacity of LIB during their first cycles is examined by considering changes in the morphology of TiO2 particles and their porosity properties in terms of size and connectivity. The performance of TiO2 anode materials has also been assessed by considering their phase.
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- Wenpo Luo
- Chimie ParisTech—CNRS, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris, PSL Research University, 75005 Paris, France;
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité de Surface (LRS), Sorbonne Université, 4 Place Jussieu, 75231 Paris, France;
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- National Center for Materials Service Safety, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Xueyuan Road 30, Beijing 100083, China;
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- Chimie ParisTech—CNRS, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris, PSL Research University, 75005 Paris, France;
- Sorbonne Université, 4 Place Jussieu, 75231 Paris, France
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Bal B, Ozdogru B, Nguyen DT, Li Z, Murugesan V, Çapraz ÖÖ. Probing the Formation of Cathode-Electrolyte Interphase on Lithium Iron Phosphate Cathodes via Operando Mechanical Measurements. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:42449-42459. [PMID: 37659069 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05749] [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: 09/05/2023]
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Interfacial instabilities in electrodes control the performance and lifetime of Li-ion batteries. While the formation of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) on anodes has received much attention, there is still a lack of understanding the formation of the cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) on the cathodes. To fill this gap, we report on dynamic deformations on LiFePO4 cathodes during charge/discharge by utilizing operando digital image correlation, impedance spectroscopy, and cryo X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. LiFePO4 cathodes were cycled in either LiPF6, LiClO4, or LiTFSI-containing organic liquid electrolytes. Beyond the first cycle, Li-ion intercalation results in a nearly linear correlation between electrochemical strains and the state of (dis)-charge, regardless of the electrolyte chemistry. However, during the first charge in the LiPF6-containing electrolyte, there is a distinct irreversible positive strain evolution at the onset of anodic current rise as well as current decay at around 4.0 V. Impedance studies show an increase in surface resistance in the same potential window, suggesting the formation of CEI layers on the cathode. The chemistry of the CEI layer was characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. LiF is detected in the CEI layer starting as early as 3.4 V and LixPOyFz appeared at voltages higher than 4.0 V during the first charge. Our approach offers insights into the formation mechanism of CEI layers on the cathode electrodes, which is crucial for the development of robust cathodes and electrolyte chemistries for higher-performance batteries.
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- Batuhan Bal
- The School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, United States
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- The School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, United States
- Center for Energy Conversion & Storage Systems, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
- Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
- Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- The School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, United States
- Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, The University of Maryland - Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland 21250, United States
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Wang Z, Wei W, Han Q, Zhu H, Chen L, Hu Y, Jiang H, Li C. Isotropic Microstrain Relaxation in Ni-Rich Cathodes for Long Cycling Lithium Ion Batteries. ACS Nano 2023; 17:17095-17104. [PMID: 37610225 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c04773] [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: 08/24/2023]
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Developing isotropic-dominated microstrain relaxation is a vital step toward the enhancement of cyclic performance and thermal stability for high-energy-density Ni-rich cathodes. Here, a microstructure engineering strategy is employed for synthesizing the elongated primary particles radially aligned Ni-rich cathodes only by regulating the precipitation rates of cations and the distributions of flow field. The as-obtained cathode also exhibits an enlarged lattice distance and highly exposed (003) plane. The high aspect ratio and favorable atomic arrangement of primary particles not only enable isotropic strain relaxation for effectively suppressing microcrack formation and propagation, but also facilitate Li-ion diffusion with greatly reduced Li/Ni mixing. Consequently, it shows obvious superiority in the high-rate, long-cycle life, and thermal stability compared with the conventional counterparts. After modification, an exceptionally long life is achieved with a capacity retention of 90.1% at 1C and 84.3% at 5C after 1500 cycles within 3.0-4.3 V in a 1.5-Ah pouch cell. This work offers a universal strategy to achieve isotropic strain distribution for conveniently enhancing the durability of Ni-rich cathodes.
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- Zhihong Wang
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Stevenson M, Weiß S, Cha G, Schamel M, Jahn L, Friedrich D, Danzer MA, Cheong JY, Breu J. Osmotically Delaminated Silicate Nanosheet-Coated NCM for Ultra-Stable Li + Storage and Chemical Stability Toward Long-Term Air Exposure. Small 2023; 19:e2302617. [PMID: 37264519 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302617] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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To ensure the safety and performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), a rational design and optimization of suitable cathode materials are crucial. Lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxides (NCM) represent one of the most popular cathode materials for commercial LIBs. However, they are limited by several critical issues, such as transition metal dissolution, formation of an unstable cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) layer, chemical instability upon air exposure, and mechanical instability. In this work, coating fabricated by self-assembly of osmotically delaminated sodium fluorohectorite (Hec) nanosheets onto NCM (Hec-NCM) in a simple and technically benign aqueous wet-coating process is reported first. Complete wrapping of NCM by high aspect ratio (>10 000) nanosheets is enabled through an electrostatic attraction between Hec nanosheets and NCM as well as by the superior mechanical flexibility of Hec nanosheets. The coating significantly suppresses mechanical degradation while forming a multi-functional CEI layer. Consequently, Hec-NCM delivers outstanding capacity retention for 300 cycles. Furthermore, due to the exceptional gas barrier properties of the few-layer Hec-coating, the electrochemical performance of Hec-NCM is maintained even after 6 months of exposure to the ambient atmosphere. These findings suggest a new direction of significantly improving the long-term stability and activity of cathode materials by creating an artificial CEI layer.
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- Max Stevenson
- Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
- Chair of Electrical Energy Systems, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
- Chair of Electrical Energy Systems, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
- Chair of Electrical Energy Systems, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447, Bayreuth, Germany
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Tubtimkuna S, Danilov DL, Sawangphruk M, Notten PHL. Review of the Scalable Core-Shell Synthesis Methods: The Improvements of Li-Ion Battery Electrochemistry and Cycling Stability. Small Methods 2023; 7:e2300345. [PMID: 37231555 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300345] [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] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The demand for lithium-ion batteries has significantly increased due to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). However, these batteries have a limited lifespan, which needs to be improved for the long-term use needs of EVs expected to be in service for 20 years or more. In addition, the capacity of lithium-ion batteries is often insufficient for long-range travel, posing challenges for EV drivers. One approach that has gained attention is using core-shell structured cathode and anode materials. That approach can provide several benefits, such as extending the battery lifespan and improving capacity performance. This paper reviews various challenges and solutions by the core-shell strategy adopted for both cathodes and anodes. The highlight is scalable synthesis techniques, including solid phase reactions like the mechanofusion process, ball-milling, and spray-drying process, which are essential for pilot plant production. Due to continuous operation with a high production rate, compatibility with inexpensive precursors, energy and cost savings, and an environmentally friendly approach that can be carried out at atmospheric pressure and ambient temperatures. Future developments in this field may focus on optimizing core-shell materials and synthesis techniques for improved Li-ion battery performance and stability.
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- Suchakree Tubtimkuna
- Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9) Forschungszentrum Jülich, D-52425, Jülich, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering School of Energy Science and Engineering Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology, Rayong, 21210, Thailand
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- Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9) Forschungszentrum Jülich, D-52425, Jülich, Germany
- Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven, Eindhoven, MB, 5600, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering School of Energy Science and Engineering Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology, Rayong, 21210, Thailand
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- Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9) Forschungszentrum Jülich, D-52425, Jülich, Germany
- Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven, Eindhoven, MB, 5600, The Netherlands
- University of Technology Sydney Broadway, Sydney, NS, 2007, Australia
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Bayhan Z, El-Demellawi JK, Yin J, Khan Y, Lei Y, Alhajji E, Wang Q, Hedhili MN, Alshareef HN. A Laser-Induced Mo 2 CT x MXene Hybrid Anode for High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries. Small 2023; 19:e2208253. [PMID: 37183297 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202208253] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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MXenes, a fast-growing family of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides/nitrides, are promising for electronics and energy storage applications. Mo2 CTx MXene, in particular, has demonstrated a higher capacity than other MXenes as an anode for Li-ion batteries. Yet, such enhanced capacity is accompanied by slow kinetics and poor cycling stability. Herein, it is revealed that the unstable cycling performance of Mo2 CTx is attributed to the partial oxidation into MoOx with structural degradation. A laser-induced Mo2 CTx /Mo2 C (LS-Mo2 CTx ) hybrid anode has been developed, of which the Mo2 C nanodots boost redox kinetics, and the laser-reduced oxygen content prevents the structural degradation caused by oxidation. Meanwhile, the strong connections between the laser-induced Mo2 C nanodots and Mo2 CTx nanosheets enhance conductivity and stabilize the structure during charge-discharge cycling. The as-prepared LS-Mo2 CTx anode exhibits an enhanced capacity of 340 mAh g-1 vs 83 mAh g-1 (for pristine) and an improved cycling stability (capacity retention of 106.2% vs 80.6% for pristine) over 1000 cycles. The laser-induced synthesis approach underlines the potential of MXene-based hybrid materials for high-performance energy storage applications.
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- Zahra Bayhan
- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- KAUST Upstream Research Center (KURC), EXPEC Advanced Research Center (ARC), Saudi Aramco, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Core Labs, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Core Labs, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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He X, Chen L, Baumgartner T. Modified Viologen- and Carbonylpyridinium-Based Electrodes for Organic Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023. [PMID: 37584306 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09856] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Efficient electrochemical energy storage has been identified as one of the most pressing needs for a sustainable energy economy. Inorganic battery materials have traditionally been the center of attention, with the current state-of-the-art device being the lithium-ion battery. Recent pursuits have led to organic materials for their beneficial chemistry and properties, but suitable materials for organic batteries are still few and far between. This Spotlight on Applications highlights two intriguing pyridinium-based organic materials, modified viologens and carbonylpyridiniums, that have both been successfully employed in electrode materials for solid-state Li-ion-type organic batteries (LOBs). We first provide an overview of the inherent electronic properties of each building block and how they can effectively be modified while maintaining or enhancing their desirable electrochemical properties for practical applications. We then describe a range of different material designs for a battery context and their application in various organic device settings, with some examples showing competitive performance with traditional Li-ion batteries.
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- Xiaoming He
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada
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Cheng W, Liu Q, Ding J, Wang X, Wang L, Wang J, Zhang W, Huang Y. Surface-Diluted LiMn 6 Superstructure Units Utilizing PO 4 3- Confined Ni-Doping Sites to Stabilize Li-Rich Layered Oxides. Small 2023; 19:e2301564. [PMID: 37093190 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301564] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Serious capacity and voltage degradation of Li-rich layered oxides (LLOs) caused by severe interfacial side reactions (ISR), structural instability, and transition metal (TM) dissolution during charge/discharge need to be urgently resolved. Here, it is proposed for the inaugural time that the confinement effect of PO4 3- dilutes the LiMn6 superstructure units on the surface of LLOs, while deriving a stable interface with phosphate compounds and spinel species. Combining theoretical calculations, diffraction, spectroscopy, and micrography, an in-depth investigation of the mechanism is performed. The results show that the modified LLO exhibits excellent anionic/cationic redox reversibility and ultra-high cycling stability. The capacity retention is increased from 72.4% to 95.4%, and the voltage decay is suppressed from 2.48 to 1.29 mV cycle-1 after 300 cycles at 1 C. It also has stable long cycling performance, with capacity retention improved from 40.2% to 81.9% after 500 cycles at 2 C. The excellent electrochemical performance is attributed to the diluted superstructure units on the surface of LLO inhibiting the TM migration in the intralayer and interlayer. Moreover, the stable interfacial layers alleviate the occurrence of ISR and TM dissolution. Therefore, this strategy can give some important insights into the development of highly stable LLOs.
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- Wenhua Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, MN, 55812, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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Chen L, Li Y, Liang K, Chen K, Li M, Du S, Chai Z, Naguib M, Huang Q. Two-Dimensional MXenes Derived from Medium/High-Entropy MAX Phases M 2 GaC (M = Ti/V/Nb/Ta/Mo) and their Electrochemical Performance. Small Methods 2023; 7:e2300054. [PMID: 37086114 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300054] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and/or nitrides, MXenes, are prepared by selective etching of the A-site atomically thin metal layers from their MAX phase precursors. High entropy MXenes, the most recent subfamily of MXenes, are in their infancy and have attracted great interest recently. They are currently synthesized mainly through wet chemical etching of Al-containing MAX phases, while various MAX phases with A-sites elements other than Al have not been explored. It is important to embody non-Al MAX phases as precursors for the high entropy MXenes synthesis to allow for new compositions. In this work, it is reported on the design and synthesis of Ga-containing medium/high entropy MAX phases and then their corresponding medium/high entropy MXenes. Gallium atomic layer etching is carried out using a Lewis acid molten salt (CuCl2). The as-prepared (Ti1/4 V1/4 Nb1/4 Ta1/4 )2 CTx exhibits a Li+ specific capacity of ≈400 mAh g-1 . For (Ti1/5 V1/5 Nb1/5 Ta1/5 Mo1/5 )2 CTx a specific capacity of 302 mAh g-1 is achieved after 300 cycles, and high cycling stability is observed at high current densities. This work is of great significance for expanding the family members of MXenes with tunable chemistries and structures.
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- Lu Chen
- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315336, P. R. China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315336, P. R. China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315336, P. R. China
- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315336, P. R. China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315336, P. R. China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315336, P. R. China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315336, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 70118, USA
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- Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
- Qianwan Institute of CNiTECH, Ningbo, 315336, P. R. China
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Shao Q, Liu J, Yang X, Guan R, Yu J, Li Y. Construction of Carbon Nanofiber-Wrapped SnO 2 Hollow Nanospheres as Flexible Integrated Anode for Half/Full Li-Ion Batteries. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:2226. [PMID: 37570544 PMCID: PMC10421331 DOI: 10.3390/nano13152226] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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SnO2 is deemed a potential candidate for high energy density (1494 mAh g-1) anode materials for Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, its severe volume variation and low intrinsic electrical conductivity result in poor long-term stability and reversibility, limiting the further development of such materials. Therefore, we propose a novel strategy, that is, to prepare SnO2 hollow nanospheres (SnO2-HNPs) by a template method, and then introduce these SnO2-HNPs into one-dimensional (1D) carbon nanofibers (CNFs) uniformly via electrospinning technology. Such a sugar gourd-like construction effectively addresses the limitations of traditional SnO2 during the charging and discharging processes of LIBs. As a result, the optimized product (denoted SnO2-HNP/CNF), a binder-free integrated electrode for half and full LIBs, displays superior electrochemical performance as an anode material, including high reversible capacity (~735.1 mAh g-1 for half LIBs and ~455.3 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 for full LIBs) and favorable long-term cycling stability. This work confirms that sugar gourd-like SnO2-HNP/CNF flexible integrated electrodes prepared with this novel strategy can effectively improve battery performance, providing infinite possibilities for the design and development of flexible wearable battery equipment.
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- Qi Shao
- School of Electrical and Information, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun 130052, China; (Q.S.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China;
- School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- School of Electrical and Information, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun 130052, China; (Q.S.)
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- School of Electrical and Information, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun 130052, China; (Q.S.)
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- School of Electrical and Information, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun 130052, China; (Q.S.)
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- School of Electrical and Information, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun 130052, China; (Q.S.)
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China;
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Baumgärtner JF, Wörle M, Guntlin CP, Krumeich F, Siegrist S, Vogt V, Stoian DC, Chernyshov D, van Beek W, Kravchyk KV, Kovalenko MV. Pyrochlore-Type Iron Hydroxy Fluorides as Low-Cost Lithium-Ion Cathode Materials for Stationary Energy Storage. Adv Mater 2023:e2304158. [PMID: 37522526 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202304158] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Pyrochlore-type iron (III) hydroxy fluorides (Pyr-IHF) are appealing low-cost stationary energy storage materials due to the virtually unlimited supply of their constituent elements, their high energy densities, and fast Li-ion diffusion. However, the prohibitively high costs of synthesis and cathode architecture currently prevent their commercial use in low-cost Li-ion batteries. Herein, a facile and cost-effective dissolution-precipitation synthesis of Pyr-IHF from soluble iron (III) fluoride precursors is presented. High capacity retention by synthesized Pyr-IHF of >80% after 600 cycles at a high current density of 1 A g-1 is obtained, without elaborate electrode engineering. Operando synchrotron X-ray diffraction guides the selective synthesis of Pyr-IHF such that different water contents can be tested for their effect on the rate capability. Li-ion diffusion is found to occur in the 3D hexagonal channels of Pyr-IHF, formed by corner-sharing FeF6-x (OH)x octahedra.
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- Julian Felix Baumgärtner
- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, CH-8093, Switzerland
- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science & Technology, Dübendorf, CH-8600, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, CH-8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, CH-8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, CH-8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, CH-8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, CH-8093, Switzerland
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- Swiss-Norwegian BeamLines at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Grenoble, 38000, France
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- Swiss-Norwegian BeamLines at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Grenoble, 38000, France
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- Swiss-Norwegian BeamLines at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Grenoble, 38000, France
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, CH-8093, Switzerland
- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science & Technology, Dübendorf, CH-8600, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Zürich, CH-8093, Switzerland
- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science & Technology, Dübendorf, CH-8600, Switzerland
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Narla A, Fu W, Kulaksizoglu A, Kume A, Johnson BR, Raman AS, Wang F, Magasinski A, Kim D, Kousa M, Xiao Y, Jhulki S, Turcheniuk K, Yushin G. Nanodiamond-Enhanced Nanofiber Separators for High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023. [PMID: 37364171 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04305] [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: 06/28/2023]
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Current lithium-ion battery separators made from polyolefins such as polypropylene and polyethylene generally suffer from low porosity, low wettability, and slow ionic conductivity and tend to perform poorly against heat-triggering reactions that may cause potentially catastrophic issues, such as fire. To overcome these limitations, here we report that a porous composite membrane consisting of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) nanofibers functionalized with nanodiamonds (NDs) can realize a thermally resistant, mechanically robust, and ionically conductive separator. We critically reveal the role of NDs in the polymer matrix of the membrane to improve the thermal, mechanical, crystalline, and electrochemical properties of the composites. Taking advantages of these characteristics, the ND-functionalized nanofiber separator enables high-capacity and stable cycling of lithium cells with LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) as the cathode, much superior to those using conventional polyolefin separators in otherwise identical cells.
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- Aashray Narla
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., Alameda, California 94501, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Daicel Corporation, 1239, Shinzaike, Aboshi-ku, Himeji, Hyogo 671-1283, Japan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., Alameda, California 94501, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., Alameda, California 94501, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
- Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., Alameda, California 94501, United States
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Kothandam G, Singh G, Guan X, Lee JM, Ramadass K, Joseph S, Benzigar M, Karakoti A, Yi J, Kumar P, Vinu A. Recent Advances in Carbon-Based Electrodes for Energy Storage and Conversion. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2023; 10:e2301045. [PMID: 37096838 PMCID: PMC10288283 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Carbon-based nanomaterials, including graphene, fullerenes, and carbon nanotubes, are attracting significant attention as promising materials for next-generation energy storage and conversion applications. They possess unique physicochemical properties, such as structural stability and flexibility, high porosity, and tunable physicochemical features, which render them well suited in these hot research fields. Technological advances at atomic and electronic levels are crucial for developing more efficient and durable devices. This comprehensive review provides a state-of-the-art overview of these advanced carbon-based nanomaterials for various energy storage and conversion applications, focusing on supercapacitors, lithium as well as sodium-ion batteries, and hydrogen evolution reactions. Particular emphasis is placed on the strategies employed to enhance performance through nonmetallic elemental doping of N, B, S, and P in either individual doping or codoping, as well as structural modifications such as the creation of defect sites, edge functionalization, and inter-layer distance manipulation, aiming to provide the general guidelines for designing these devices by the above approaches to achieve optimal performance. Furthermore, this review delves into the challenges and future prospects for the advancement of carbon-based electrodes in energy storage and conversion.
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- Gopalakrishnan Kothandam
- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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- Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials (GICAN)College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE)The University of NewcastleCallaghanNSW2308Australia
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