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Xu W, Li M, Hu H, Hasan WU, Li C, Deng Q, Meng Z, Peng X. Hierarchical NiGa-LDH/Ti 3C 2T x MXene composites for enhanced capacitance in alkaline all-solid-state energy storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 690:137341. [PMID: 40107056 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2025.137341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2025] [Revised: 03/12/2025] [Accepted: 03/15/2025] [Indexed: 03/22/2025]
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In recent years, the rapid advancement of safe energy storage devices with high energy and power densities has generated significant interest in all-solid-state supercapacitors (SCs). MXene-based nanomaterials have emerged as promising candidates for energy storage owing to their exceptional redox properties, extensive surface area, and high metallic conductivity. Additionally, layered double hydroxides (LDHs), distinguished by their distinct nanostructures, and efficient ion channels, with elevated specific capacitance, have attracted interest. Consequently, a novel all-solid-state supercapacitor(AASCs) was fabricated by employing a hydrothermal method to integrate NiGa-LDH nanosheets with Ti3C2Tx MXene, resulting in enhanced energy storage properties. The NiGa-LDH/Ti3C2Tx MXene exhibits excellent properties, including a specific capacitance of 618.66 F g-1 at 1 mA cm-2 and 93.75 % capacitance retention after 5,000 cycles at 1 mA cm-2. The all-solid-state NiGa-LDH/Ti3C2Tx MXene//activated carbon(AC) asymmetric supercapacitor (AASCs) demonstrates an impressive energy density of 20 Wh kg-1 and a high power density of 400 W kg-1. Density-functional theory (DFT) studies show that NiGa-LDH/Ti3C2Tx MXene has a high density of states (DOS) around the Fermi level and possesses a potassium ion adsorption energy of -2.36 eV. This study provides technical and theoretical insights into the design of intricate nanostructures utilizing MXene-based nanomaterials for all-solid-state energy storage device.
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- Wendong Xu
- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and Advanced Materials, Engineering Research Center of Phosphorus Resources Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, China
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Lu BC, Liu EJ, Guo SW, Zhang ZF, Zong CM, Song P, Yao XH, Zhao WG, Chen T, Zhang DY. A multifunctional hydrogel of cellulose nanofiber/microfibrillated cellulose hierarchical network for photothermal antibacterial and all-solid supercapacitor assembly. Int J Biol Macromol 2025; 306:141063. [PMID: 39978494 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.141063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2025] [Accepted: 02/13/2025] [Indexed: 02/22/2025]
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In recent years, flexible-hydrogel wearable devices have undergone rapid development while photothermal therapy, energy storage/conversion, and other fields have been widely developed and used. However, the poor mechanical properties of hydrogels can affect their stability and reliability in practical applications, and it is often difficult to achieve both excellent mechanical properties and multifunctional characteristics. This study prepared a hierarchical cellulose network/PVA multifunctional composite hydrogel (MCPH) using cellulose nanofiber as fine fibers and microfibrillated cellulose as coarse fibers. The hierarchical cellulose network provides tensile strength as a skeleton while the PVA serves as the soft matrix to assist energy dissipation, which provides the composite hydrogel with good mechanical properties (toughness of 1.21 MJ m-3 and tensile modulus of 2.20 MPa). In addition, owing to hierarchical cellulose network preventing excessive stacking of MXene while achieving stable series connection of nano fillers, MCPH exhibits excellent photothermal conversion rate, photothermal antibacterial ability (viability of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus < 0.88 %), and energy storage capacity (6886 mF/cm2). Thus, this study not only prepared a composite hydrogel with good mechanical properties and excellent multifunctional properties but also expanded the application potential of cellulose, an important green renewable plant resource, in high-value-added wearable products.
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- Bai-Chuan Lu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, Advanced Catalysis and Green Manufacturing Collaborative Innovation Center, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang 212100, China.
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Shen Z, Zhai Z, Liu Y, Bao X, Zhu Y, Zhang T, Li L, Hong G, Zhang N. Hydrogel Electrolytes-Based Rechargeable Zinc-Ion Batteries under Harsh Conditions. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2025; 17:227. [PMID: 40261597 PMCID: PMC12015001 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-025-01727-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2025] [Accepted: 03/09/2025] [Indexed: 04/24/2025]
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Rechargeable zinc (Zn)-ion batteries (RZIBs) with hydrogel electrolytes (HEs) have gained significant attention in the last decade owing to their high safety, low cost, sufficient material abundance, and superb environmental friendliness, which is extremely important for wearable energy storage applications. Given that HEs play a critical role in building flexible RZIBs, it is urgent to summarize the recent advances in this field and elucidate the design principles of HEs for practical applications. This review systematically presents the development history, recent advances in the material fundamentals, functional designs, challenges, and prospects of the HEs-based RZIBs. Firstly, the fundamentals, species, and flexible mechanisms of HEs are discussed, along with their compatibility with Zn anodes and various cathodes. Then, the functional designs of hydrogel electrolytes in harsh conditions are comprehensively discussed, including high/low/wide-temperature windows, mechanical deformations (e.g., bending, twisting, and straining), and damages (e.g., cutting, burning, and soaking). Finally, the remaining challenges and future perspectives for advancing HEs-based RZIBs are outlined.
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- Zhaoxi Shen
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science Engineering & Centre of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science Engineering & Centre of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, People's Republic of China.
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Wang J, Qu X, Li Y, Yang G, Zhou S, Wang Y, Yu X, Qiu Y, Yang Y. In situ oxidized Mo 2CT x MXene film via electrochemical activation for smart electrochromic supercapacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 684:170-179. [PMID: 39793425 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2025.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2024] [Revised: 12/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/02/2025] [Indexed: 01/13/2025]
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Mo2CTx MXenes have great potential for multifunctional energy storage applications because of their outstanding electrical conductivity, superior cycling stability, and high optical transmittance. In this study, we fabricate Mo2CTx film electrodes (referred to as Mo2C) on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates using the layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly technique. To improve the energy-storage performance of Mo2CTx film electrodes, we develop a convenient electrochemical activation process to prepare in situ oxidized Mo2CTx/MoO3 film electrodes (referred to as EA-Mo2C). The Mo2CTx/MoO3 hybrid film benefits from the addition of MoO3, which introduces extra redox sites and enhances the charge-storage capacity. Furthermore, the unique layered structure of Mo2CTx significantly reduces the diffusion energy barrier for cations. The synergistic interaction between Mo2CTx and MoO3 results in superior electrochemical performance, and the EA-Mo2C displays a remarkable increase in areal specific capacitance, achieving 23.29 mF cm-2 at a current density of 1.5 mA cm-2, which is 518 % higher than that of Mo2C. The electrochromic supercapacitor, assembled using EA-Mo2C as the ion-storage layer and polyaniline (PANI) as the electrochromic layer, enables power visualization and quantitative display. In summary, this study utilizes in situ electrochemical activation to derive high-performance electrode materials, offering an innovative strategy for advancing MXene-based energy-storage materials.
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- Jilong Wang
- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, PR China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, PR China.
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, PR China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, PR China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, PR China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, PR China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, PR China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150028, PR China
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- College of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, Jilin 132022, PR China.
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Zhao J, Yan Z, Zhu B, Xue C, Jin XT, Liu M, Sun S, Luo YH. Effective Cooling of Gateway Equipment Based on Atmospheric Water Adsorption-Desorption Process. NANO LETTERS 2025; 25:2633-2638. [PMID: 39905582 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c05191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2025]
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Excessive temperatures can significantly impair the service life and performance of electronic devices, making the cooling of such devices an increasingly critical issue. This Communication introduces for the first time a three-dimensional hydrogel designed for effective thermal management. The heat from the gateway equipment is absorbed through the desorption of water molecules within the composite hygroscopic material (SHM) encapsulated in the gel, leading to a remarkable cooling effect. Additionally, the material's spontaneous adsorption capability enables self-recovery. Under conditions of 80% relative humidity and at a voltage of 5.5 V, 0.35 g of hygroscopic material (with a 5% content) has demonstrated a significant cooling effect, achieving a temperature reduction of up to 11.5 °C. This represents a substantial advancement compared to traditional phase change materials (PCM). The approach holds broad application prospects for the future.
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- Jie Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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Niu S, Li H, Guo H, Liu Y, Cheng Y. Accelerating the Reduction Kinetics of V 4+ to V 3+ on Atomically Fe─N 4 Decorated Carbon Nanotubes for Vanadium Electrolyte Preparation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2405827. [PMID: 39367560 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202405827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 10/06/2024]
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The high manufacturing cost of vanadium electrolytes is caused by the sluggish kinetics of V4+ to V3+, which restricts the commercialization of all vanadium flow batteries (VFBs). Here, density functional theory calculations first reveal the detailed reaction pathway and point out the rate-determined step by the desorption of the end product [V(H2O)6]3+. Catalytic site engineering at the molecular level can optimize the adsorption energy of [V(H2O)6]3+ to boost the kinetics. Furthermore, iron single-atoms embedded nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (FeSA/NCNT) are designed to decrease the adsorption energy of [V(H2O)6]3+. The reaction rate constant of FeSA/NCNT toward V4+ to V3+ is 1.62 × 10-7 cm s-1, 37.5 times that of the commercial carbon catalyst. Therefore, the energy consumption is reduced by 22.5%. Meanwhile, the prepared vanadium electrolyte is of high quality with the ideal oxidation state of + 3.5 without impurities. This work reveals the catalytic mechanism of V4+ to V3+ and proposes a simple but practical strategy to reduce the preparation cost of V3.5+ electrolyte.
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- Shiyang Niu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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Vu BH, Dang HT, Dinh VH, Lich LV. Enhanced energy storage performance in BaZr xTi 1-xO 3lead-free ferroelectrics near phase transitions. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2024; 37:065702. [PMID: 39536461 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ad9211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 11/12/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024]
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The present study explores the energy storage properties of BaZrxTi1-xO3through phase-field modeling, focusing on the impact of composition and temperature on energy storage performance. The obtained results reveal a variety of polarization phases and configurations based on Zr compositions and temperatures. A detailed phase diagram for temperature-composition of BaZrxTi1-xO3is established, closely aligning with experimental measurements. Variations in Zr content and temperature have a significant impact on the polarization-electric field (P - E) response, influencing the energy storage properties. Calculations of energy storage properties are derived from theP - Eresponse. In addition, a thorough diagram is developed to illustrate the discharge energy density of BaZrxTi1-xO3as a function of temperature and composition. Notably, high discharge energy density is achievable near the Curie temperature, corresponding to the transition from ferroelectric to paraelectric phase. Furthermore, the present study emphasizes the importance of the disparity between maximum and remanent polarization, as well as the electric field-dependent effective permittivity, in determining the discharge energy density.
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- Ba-Hieu Vu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, No. 1, Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, No. 1, Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University of Forestry, Xuan Mai Town, Chuong My District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, No. 1, Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, No. 1, Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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Tao M, Liu G, Wang Y, Wang J, Zhang W, Li Z. Performance Enhancement of Self-Powered Electrochromic Device via a PEDOT:PSS Electrode Inherited with Intrinsic Roughness of Substrate. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:54316-54327. [PMID: 39318355 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c14196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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The electrode optimization and rational design are of great significance for the performance enhancement of self-powered electrochromic devices (ECDs). It can be effectively enhanced by developing interfacial properties of electrodes, which can promote the internal ion transport within functional components consisting of an electrode, electrochromic layer, and electrolyte layer and thus obtain performance improvement of fabricated devices. This work aims to construct the electrode of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): polystyrenesulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) on different substrates and promote interface performance of the prepared electrodes via inheriting the surface topography of substrates. Besides, the prepared PEDOT:PSS electrodes as a dual-function layer including the electrochromic and electrode layer are employed to assemble the ECDs. It is found that the intrinsic roughness of the paper substrate can facilitate the electrochemical performance of the prepared PEDOT:PSS electrode on it effectively, thereby showing a superior electrochemical surface area and diffusion coefficient as well as a lower charge-transfer resistance of 13.56 Ω. Similarly, for the prepared self-powered ECD on the paper substrate, it also indicates a high light absorption property (0.413), well-defined electrochromic contrast (33.09), fast switching (τc = 4.0 s, τb = 6.8 s), high coloration efficiency (92.275 cm2 C-1), high areal capacity (10.93 mAh m-2) at 0.01 mA cm-2, and lower equivalent series resistance (176.2 Ω) in comparison to parallel ECDs on the PET and glass substrate. Leveraging the intrinsic roughness of the substrate is able to enhance the electrochemical performance of electrodes, which can also provide a new strategy for the construction of high-performance self-powered ECDs.
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- Mengxin Tao
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Printing and Transport Packaging of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Paper-based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Printing and Transport Packaging of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Paper-based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Printing and Transport Packaging of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Paper-based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Printing and Transport Packaging of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Paper-based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Printing and Transport Packaging of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Paper-based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Functional Printing and Transport Packaging of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Key Laboratory of Paper-based Functional Materials of China National Light Industry, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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Ju Z, Feng Q, Wang X, Zhuang Q, Shi Y, Jiang J. A cubic perovskite fluoride anode with the surface conversion reactions dominated mechanism for advanced lithium-ion batteries. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:505601. [PMID: 39312901 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad7e34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 09/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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Perovskite fluorides are attractive anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because of their three-dimensional diffusion channels and robust structures, which are advantageous for the rapid transmission of lithium ions. Unfortunately, the wide band gap results in poor electronic conductivity, which limits their further development and application. Herein, the cubic perovskite iron fluoride (KFeF3, KFF) nanocrystals (∼100 nm) are synthesized by a one-step solvothermal strategy. Thanks to the good electrical conductivity of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), the overall electrochemical performance of composite anode material (KFF-CNTs) has been significantly improved. In particular, the KFF-CNTs deliver a high specific capacity (363.8 mAh g-1), good rate performance (131.6 mAh g-1at 3.2 A g-1), and superior cycle stability (500 cycles). Note that the surface conversion reactions play a dominant role in the electrochemical process of KFF-CNTs, together with the stable octahedral perovskite structure and nanoscale particle sizes achieving high ion diffusion coefficients. Furthermore, the specific lithium storage mechanism of KFF has been explored by the distribution of relaxation times technology. This work opens up a new way for developing cubic perovskite fluorides as high-capacity and robust anode materials for LIBs.
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- Zhicheng Ju
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Laboratory of High Efficient Energy Storage Technology and Equipments, School of Materials and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Laboratory of High Efficient Energy Storage Technology and Equipments, School of Materials and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Laboratory of High Efficient Energy Storage Technology and Equipments, School of Materials and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Laboratory of High Efficient Energy Storage Technology and Equipments, School of Materials and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Laboratory of High Efficient Energy Storage Technology and Equipments, School of Materials and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Laboratory of High Efficient Energy Storage Technology and Equipments, School of Materials and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macau 999078, People's Republic of China
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Santos AFM, Figueirinhas JL, Dionísio M, Godinho MH, Branco LC. Ionic Liquid Crystals as Chromogenic Materials. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:4563. [PMID: 39336305 PMCID: PMC11432927 DOI: 10.3390/ma17184563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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Ionic liquid crystals (ILCs), a class of soft matter materials whose properties can be tuned by the wise pairing of the cation and anion, have recently emerged as promising candidates for different applications, combining the characteristics of ionic liquids and liquid crystals. Among those potential uses, this review aims to cover chromogenic ILCs. In this context, examples of photo-, electro- and thermochromism based on ILCs are provided. Furthermore, thermotropic and lyotropic ionic liquid crystals are also summarised, including the most common chemical and phase structures, as well as the advantages of confining these materials. This manuscript also comprises the following main experimental techniques used to characterise ILCs: Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Polarised Optical Microscopy (POM) and X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRD). Chromogenic ILCs can be interesting smart materials for energy and health purposes.
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- Andreia F M Santos
- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CeFEMA and Department of Physics, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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Bangera DN, Y N S, Nazareth RA. Concrete-based energy storage: exploring electrode and electrolyte enhancements. RSC Adv 2024; 14:28854-28880. [PMID: 39263433 PMCID: PMC11388038 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra04812a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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The exploration of concrete-based energy storage devices represents a demanding field of research that aligns with the emerging concept of creating multifunctional and intelligent building solutions. The increasing need to attain zero carbon emissions and harness renewable energy sources underscores the importance of advancing energy storage technologies. A recent focus has been on structural supercapacitors, which not only store electrochemical energy but also support mechanical loads, presenting a promising avenue for research. We comprehensively review concrete-based energy storage devices, focusing on their unique properties, such as durability, widespread availability, low environmental impact, and advantages. First, we elucidate how concrete and its composites revolutionize basic building blocks for the design and fabrication of intrinsically strong structural materials. Afterward, we categorized concrete into two major parts of a supercapacitor, i.e., electrode and electrolyte materials. We further describe the synthesis of concrete-based electrodes and electrolytes and highlight the main points to be addressed while synthesizing porous surface/electroactive matrices. The incorporation of carbon, polymers, metals, etc., enhances the energy density and durability of electrode materials. Furthermore, as an electrolyte, how concrete accommodates metal salts and the mode of diffusion/transport have been described. Although pure concrete electrolytes exhibit poor ionic conductivity, the addition of conducting polymers, metal/metal oxides, and carbon increases the overall performance of energy storage devices. At the end of the review, we discuss the challenges and perspectives on future research directions and provide overall conclusions.
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- Deeksha N Bangera
- Department of Chemistry, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru 575003 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal 576104 India
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- Department of Chemistry, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru 575003 India
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Verma N, Chauhan P, Kumar A. Two-dimensional Be 2P 4 as a promising thermoelectric material and anode for Na/K-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:14418-14432. [PMID: 39012299 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01132e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Incredibly effective and flexible energy conversion and storage systems hold great promise for portable self-powered electronic devices. Owing to their large surface area, exceptional atomic structures, superior electrical conductivity and good mechanical flexibility, two-dimensional (2D) materials are recognized as an attractive option for energy conversion and storage application. In this work, we examined the stability, electronic, thermoelectric and electrochemical aspects of a novel 2D Be2P4 monolayer by adopting density functional theory (DFT). The Be2P4 monolayer exhibits a direct semiconductor gap of 0.9 eV (HSE06), large Young's modulus (∼198 GPa), high carrier mobility (∼104 cm2 V-1 s-1) and a low excitonic binding energy of 0.11 eV. Our calculated findings suggest that Be2P4 shows a lattice thermal conductivity of 1.02 W m K-1 at 700 K, resulting in moderate thermoelectric performance (ZT ∼ 0.7), encouraging its use in thermoelectric materials. In addition, a higher adsorption energy of -2.28 eV (-2.52 eV) and less diffusion barrier of 0.22 eV (0.17 eV) for Na(K)-ion batteries promote fast ion transport in the Be2P4 monolayer. This material also shows a high specific capacity and superior energy density of 8460 W h kg-1 (8883 W h kg-1) for Na(K)-ion batteries. Thus, our results offer insightful information for investigating potential thermoelectric and flexible anode materials based on the Be2P4 monolayer.
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- Nidhi Verma
- Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151401, India.
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- Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151401, India.
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- Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151401, India.
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Roy R, Greeshma R, Dutta P, Mondal I, Banerjee R, Singh AK. Electrochromic and Energy Storage Performance Enhancement by Introducing Jahn-Teller Distortion: Experimental and Theoretical Study. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:39539-39550. [PMID: 39031064 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Aqueous electrochromic batteries (ECBs) have recently garnered significant attention within the realm of renewable rechargeable technology due to their potential applicability in diverse multifunctional devices featuring visible-level indicator batteries. However, there exists an imperative to comprehend the underlying structural factors that contribute to achieving an elevated electrochemical performance. In this context, we have synthesized and compared WO3·H2O (HWO) specifically for heightened ECB application as against the performance of a standard anhydrous WO3 (AWO). To unravel the underlying cause, a density functional theory (DFT) investigation is carried out, disclosing a structural deformation of HWO, unlike AWO, due to Jahn-Teller distortion induced by the presence of interlayer water. It results in a fully compatible HWO ion host to devise a zinc-ion aqueous electrolyte electrochromic battery, exhibiting superior redox reactivity, optical modulation (50%), capacity (200 mAh/m2), and cyclic stability. To glean insights into the dynamic structural alterations during the intercalation and deintercalation processes of Zn2+, ex situ X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopic studies are carried out. These investigations culminate in the determination that HWO films are better suited for the application than their AWO counterparts. This finding holds promise for advancing the applications of ECBs and represents a significant step forward in this field.
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- Rahuldeb Roy
- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 562162, India
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 562162, India
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
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- Chemistry & Physics of Materials Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, Karnataka 560064, India
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- Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 562162, India
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002, India
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Ren J, Yang D, Chen L, Yuan ZY. Two-dimensional architecture of N,S-codoped nanocarbon composites embedding few-layer MoS 2 for efficient lithium storage. RSC Adv 2024; 14:23004-23010. [PMID: 39040691 PMCID: PMC11261429 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra04251d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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The exploration and advancement of highly efficient anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are critical to meet the growing demands of the energy storage market. In this study, we present an easily scalable synthesis method for the one-pot formation of few-layer MoS2 nanosheets on a N,S dual-doped carbon monolith with a two-dimensional (2D) architecture, termed MoS2/NSCS. Systematic electrochemical measurements demonstrate that MoS2/NSCS, when employed as the anode material in LIBs, exhibits a high capacity of 681 mA h g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 even after 110 cycles. The exceptional electrochemical performance of MoS2/NSCS can be attributed to its unique porous 2D architecture. The few-layer MoS2 sheets with a large interlayer distance reduce ion diffusion pathways and enhance ion mobility rates. Additionally, the N,S-doped porous carbon matrix not only preserves structural integrity but also facilitates electronic conductivity. These combined factors contribute to the reversible electrochemical activities observed in MoS2/NSCS, highlighting its potential as a promising anode material for high-performance LIBs.
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- Jintao Ren
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China
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Zhang H, Yang L, Li X, Ping Y, Han J, Chen S, He C. Morphology regulation of conductive metal-organic frameworks in situ grown on graphene oxide for high-performance supercapacitors. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:4680-4688. [PMID: 38358381 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt04249a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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In this work, nickel-catecholate (Ni-CAT) nanorods were in situ compounded on graphene oxide (GO) to form a composite Ni-CAT@GO (NCG) with a special "blanket-shape" structure, which was used as an electrode material for supercapacitors. The morphology of Ni-CATs in situ grown on GO was modulated by introducing various contents of GO. With increasing GO, the length of nanorods of Ni-CATs is obviously shortened, and the charge transfer resistance of NCG is significantly reduced as the GO content is relatively low while it increases with further addition of GO, because excessive GO in NCG results in smaller crystal sizes accompanied by smaller stacking pores. Both the over-long Ni-CAT nanorods and the smaller stacking pores can restrict the accessible surface areas for the electrolyte. Optimal nanorod sizes are crucial to achieve good electrochemical performance for electrode materials. Galvanostatic charge-discharge analysis of NCG electrodes shows that their capacity initially increases and then decreases with the addition of more and more GO, and Ni-CAT@GO-0.5 (NCG0.5) with minimal charge transfer resistance exhibits the best electrochemical performance. The results demonstrate that the NCG0.5 electrode with optimal morphology possesses an excellent capacitance of 563.8 F g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 and a good rate performance of 61.9% at 10 A g-1, indicating that Ni-CAT@GO is a new type of promising electrode material for supercapacitors based on conductive metal-organic frameworks.
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- Haoliang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics Hubei Province, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Liu Q, Liu L, Zheng Y, Li M, Ding B, Diao X, Cheng HM, Tang Y. On-demand engineerable visible spectrum by fine control of electrochemical reactions. Natl Sci Rev 2024; 11:nwad323. [PMID: 38312377 PMCID: PMC10833456 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwad323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Tunability of optical performance is one of the key technologies for adaptive optoelectronic applications, such as camouflage clothing, displays, and infrared shielding. High-precision spectral tunability is of great importance for some special applications with on-demand adaptability but remains challenging. Here we demonstrate a galvanostatic control strategy to achieve this goal, relying on the finding of the quantitative correlation between optical properties and electrochemical reactions within materials. An electrochromic electro-optical efficiency index is established to optically fingerprint and precisely identify electrochemical redox reactions in the electrochromic device. Consequently, the charge-transfer process during galvanostatic electrochemical reaction can be quantitatively regulated, permitting precise control over the final optical performance and on-demand adaptability of electrochromic devices as evidenced by an ultralow deviation of <3.0%. These findings not only provide opportunities for future adaptive optoelectronic applications with strict demand on precise spectral tunability but also will promote in situ quantitative research in a wide range of spectroelectrochemistry, electrochemical energy storage, electrocatalysis, and material chemistry.
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- Qirong Liu
- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Resource, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
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- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Li Z, Li M, Wang X, Fu N, Yang Z. A crosslinked network polypyrrole coated cobalt doped Fe 2O 3@carbon cloth flexible anode material for quasi-solid asymmetric supercapacitors. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:13169-13180. [PMID: 37656423 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt01821k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3) exhibits a substantial theoretical specific capacitance and a broad operational voltage window, making it a prospective anode material. The crystal structure of Fe2O3 was altered through cobalt doping, and its electronic conductivity was improved by supporting it with carbon cloth (Co-Fe2O3@CC). Subsequently, a crosslinked network of polypyrrole (PPy) was synthesized onto Co-Fe2O3@CC via an ice-water bath, resulting in the formation of PPy/Co-Fe2O3@CC. This PPy nano-crosslinked network not only established three-dimensional electron transport pathways on the Fe2O3 surface but also amplified the composite material's specific surface area to 45.229 m2 g-1, thereby promoting its electrochemical performance. At a current density of 2 mA cm-2, PPy/Co-Fe2O3@CC displayed an area specific capacitance of 704 mF cm-2, a value 2.2 times higher than that of Co-Fe2O3@CC. The assembled PPy/Co-Fe2O3@CC//Ni-MnO2@CC asymmetric supercapacitor demonstrated an energy density of 1.41 mW h cm-3 at a power density of 54 mW cm-3, making the synthesized electrode material a promising candidate for flexible supercapacitors.
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- Zhiwei Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Civil Engineering Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Civil Engineering Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology & School of Physics Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang 455000, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Civil Engineering Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China.
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Nuroldayeva G, Balanay MP. Flexing the Spectrum: Advancements and Prospects of Flexible Electrochromic Materials. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2924. [PMID: 37447568 DOI: 10.3390/polym15132924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The application potential of flexible electrochromic materials for wearable devices, smart textiles, flexible displays, electronic paper, and implantable biomedical devices is enormous. These materials offer the advantages of conformability and mechanical robustness, making them highly desirable for these applications. In this review, we comprehensively examine the field of flexible electrochromic materials, covering topics such as synthesis methods, structure design, electrochromic mechanisms, and current applications. We also address the challenges associated with achieving flexibility in electrochromic materials and discuss strategies to overcome them. By shedding light on these challenges and proposing solutions, we aim to advance the development of flexible electrochromic materials. We also highlight recent advances in the field and present promising directions for future research. We intend to stimulate further innovation and development in this rapidly evolving field and encourage researchers to explore new opportunities and applications for flexible electrochromic materials. Through this review, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the synthesis, design, mechanisms, and applications of flexible electrochromic materials. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals looking to harness the potential of these materials for various technological applications.
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- Gulzat Nuroldayeva
- Department of Chemistry, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- Institute of Batteries LLC, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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Lin J, Yuan Y, Wang M, Yang X, Yang G. Theoretical Studies on the Quantum Capacitance of Two-Dimensional Electrode Materials for Supercapacitors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1932. [PMID: 37446449 DOI: 10.3390/nano13131932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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In recent years, supercapacitors have been widely used in the fields of energy, transportation, and industry. Among them, electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) have attracted attention because of their dramatically high power density. With the rapid development of computational methods, theoretical studies on the physical and chemical properties of electrode materials have provided important support for the preparation of EDLCs with higher performance. Besides the widely studied double-layer capacitance (CD), quantum capacitance (CQ), which has long been ignored, is another important factor to improve the total capacitance (CT) of an electrode. In this paper, we survey the recent theoretical progress on the CQ of two-dimensional (2D) electrode materials in EDLCs and classify the electrode materials mainly into graphene-like 2D main group elements and compounds, transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes), and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). In addition, we summarize the influence of different modification routes (including doping, metal-adsorption, vacancy, and surface functionalization) on the CQ characteristics in the voltage range of ±0.6 V. Finally, we discuss the current difficulties in the theoretical study of supercapacitor electrode materials and provide our outlook on the future development of EDLCs in the field of energy storage.
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- Jianyan Lin
- College of Physics, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130032, China
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- College of Physics, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130032, China
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- College of Physics, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130032, China
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- College of Physics, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130032, China
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- College of Physics, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130032, China
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Zhou J, Meng Y, Shen D, Zhou Y, Liu J, Cao Y, Yan C, Qian T. Empowering Quasi-solid Electrolyte with Smart Thermoresistance and Damage Repairability to Realize Safer Lithium Metal Batteries. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:4482-4489. [PMID: 37155225 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c00612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Thermal runaway, a complex chemical/electrochemical heat breakout process caused by complex abuse conditions, remains a big issue to significantly hinder further practical application of lithium batteries. Here we design and fabricate a smart thermoregulatory and self-healing gel electrolyte (TRSHGE) by cross-linking phase-transition chains to polymer networks through reversibly dynamic interactions while maintaining the desirable electrochemical performance. Impressively, on the one hand, the phase-transition chains with endothermic effects can efficiently accommodate the heat accumulation, enabling lithium batteries to work safely and normally even up to 80 °C. On the other hand, the dynamic covalent boronic eater bonds and hydrogen bonds endow the TRSHGE damage repairability upon mechanical shock even at the nail penetration test. Such smart electrolyte with thermoresistance and damage repairability indicates significant technological advancement toward the safe commercial application of lithium batteries, even great potential to develop other functional batteries beyond the lithium-based systems discussed herein.
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- Jinqiu Zhou
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Core Technology of High Specific Energy Battery and Key Materials for Petroleum and Chemical Industry, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Suzhou 215006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
- Light Industry Institute of Electrochemical Power Sources, Suzhou 215006, China
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Xu C, Lei C, Li J, He X, Jiang P, Wang H, Liu T, Liang X. Unravelling rechargeable zinc-copper batteries by a chloride shuttle in a biphasic electrolyte. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2349. [PMID: 37095106 PMCID: PMC10125991 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37642-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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The zinc-copper redox couple exhibits several merits, which motivated us to reconstruct the rechargeable Daniell cell by combining chloride shuttle chemistry in a zinc chloride-based aqueous/organic biphasic electrolyte. An ion-selective interface was established to restrict the copper ions in the aqueous phase while ensuring chloride transfer. We demonstrated that the copper-water-chloro solvation complexes are the descriptors, which are predominant in aqueous solutions with optimized concentrations of zinc chloride; thus, copper crossover is prevented. Without this prevention, the copper ions are mostly in the hydration state and exhibit high spontaneity to be solvated in the organic phase. The zinc-copper cell delivers a highly reversible capacity of 395 mAh g-1 with nearly 100% coulombic efficiency, affording a high energy density of 380 Wh kg-1 based on the copper chloride mass. The proposed battery chemistry is expandable to other metal chlorides, which widens the cathode materials available for aqueous chloride ion batteries.
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- Chen Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chem/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, PR China.
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Zhao Q, Pan Z, Liu B, Bao C, Liu X, Sun J, Xie S, Wang Q, Wang J, Gao Y. Electrochromic-Induced Rechargeable Aqueous Batteries: An Integrated Multifunctional System for Cross-Domain Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:87. [PMID: 37029252 PMCID: PMC10082149 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01056-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Multifunctional electrochromic-induced rechargeable aqueous batteries (MERABs) integrate electrochromism and aqueous ion batteries into one platform, which is able to deliver the conversion and storage of photo-thermal-electrochemical sources. Aqueous ion batteries compensate for the drawbacks of slow kinetic reactions and unsatisfied storage capacities of electrochromic devices. On the other hand, electrochromic technology can enable dynamically regulation of solar light and heat radiation. However, MERABs still face several technical issues, including a trade-off between electrochromic and electrochemical performance, low conversion efficiency and poor service life. In this connection, novel device configuration and electrode materials, and an optimized compatibility need to be considered for multidisciplinary applications. In this review, the unique advantages, key challenges and advanced applications are elucidated in a timely and comprehensive manner. Firstly, the prerequisites for effective integration of the working mechanism and device configuration, as well as the choice of electrode materials are examined. Secondly, the latest advances in the applications of MERABs are discussed, including wearable, self-powered, integrated systems and multisystem conversion. Finally, perspectives on the current challenges and future development are outlined, highlighting the giant leap required from laboratory prototypes to large-scale production and eventual commercialization.
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- Qi Zhao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574, Singapore.
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- Department of Computer Engineering and Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117574, Singapore.
- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, Chongqing, 401120, People's Republic of China.
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*Star, Singapore, 138634, Singapore.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810008, People's Republic of China.
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Hu L, Chee PL, Sugiarto S, Yu Y, Shi C, Yan R, Yao Z, Shi X, Zhi J, Kai D, Yu HD, Huang W. Hydrogel-Based Flexible Electronics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2205326. [PMID: 36037508 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202205326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 83.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Flexible electronics is an emerging field of research involving multiple disciplines, which include but not limited to physics, chemistry, materials science, electronic engineering, and biology. However, the broad applications of flexible electronics are still restricted due to several limitations, including high Young's modulus, poor biocompatibility, and poor responsiveness. Innovative materials aiming for overcoming these drawbacks and boost its practical application is highly desirable. Hydrogel is a class of 3D crosslinked hydrated polymer networks, and its exceptional material properties render it as a promising candidate for the next generation of flexible electronics. Here, the latest methods of synthesizing advanced functional hydrogels and the state-of-art applications of hydrogel-based flexible electronics in various fields are reviewed. More importantly, the correlation between properties of the hydrogel and device performance is discussed here, to have better understanding of the development of flexible electronics by using environmentally responsive hydrogels. Last, perspectives on the current challenges and future directions in the development of hydrogel-based multifunctional flexible electronics are provided.
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- Lixuan Hu
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A∗STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, No. 08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A∗STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, No. 08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A∗STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, No. 08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A∗STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, No. 08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), A∗STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, No. 08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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Yan X, Zhao Y, Cao G, Li X, Gao C, Liu L, Ahmed S, Altaf F, Tan H, Ma X, Xie Z, Zhang H. 2D Organic Materials: Status and Challenges. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2203889. [PMID: 36683257 PMCID: PMC9982583 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202203889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In the past few decades, 2D layer materials have gradually become a central focus in materials science owing to their uniquely layered structural qualities and good optoelectronic properties. However, in the development of 2D materials, several disadvantages, such as limited types of materials and the inability to synthesize large-scale materials, severely confine their application. Therefore, further exploration of new materials and preparation methods is necessary to meet technological developmental needs. Organic molecular materials have the advantage of being customizable. Therefore, if organic molecular and 2D materials are combined, the resulting 2D organic materials would have excellent optical and electrical properties. In addition, through this combination, the free design and large-scale synthesis of 2D materials can be realized in principle. Furthermore, 2D organic materials exhibit excellent properties and unique functionalities along with great potential for developing sensors, biomedicine, and electronics. In this review, 2D organic materials are divided into five categories. The preparation methods and material properties of each class of materials are also described in detail. Notably, to comprehensively understand each material's advantages, the latest research applications for each material are presented in detail and summarized. Finally, the future development and application prospects of 2D organic materials are briefly discussed.
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- Xiaobing Yan
- School of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Key Laboratory of Brain‐Like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei ProvinceCollege of Electronic and Information EngineeringHebei UniversityBaoding071002China
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- School of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Key Laboratory of Brain‐Like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei ProvinceCollege of Electronic and Information EngineeringHebei UniversityBaoding071002China
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- School of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Key Laboratory of Brain‐Like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei ProvinceCollege of Electronic and Information EngineeringHebei UniversityBaoding071002China
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- School of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Key Laboratory of Brain‐Like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei ProvinceCollege of Electronic and Information EngineeringHebei UniversityBaoding071002China
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- School of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Key Laboratory of Brain‐Like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei ProvinceCollege of Electronic and Information EngineeringHebei UniversityBaoding071002China
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- School of Life Sciences, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Key Laboratory of Brain‐Like Neuromorphic Devices and Systems of Hebei ProvinceCollege of Electronic and Information EngineeringHebei UniversityBaoding071002China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and TechnologyInternational Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationInstitute of Microscale OptoelectronicsCollege of Physics and Optoelectronic EngineeringShenzhen UniversityShenzhen518060P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryWomen University Bagh Azad KashmirBagh Azad KashmirBagh12500Pakistan
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringGeorgia Institute of Technology North AvenueAtlantaGA30332USA
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- Department of RespiratoryShenzhen Children's HospitalShenzhen518036P. R. China
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- Department of RespiratoryShenzhen Children's HospitalShenzhen518036P. R. China
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- Institute of PediatricsShenzhen Children's HospitalShenzhenGuangdong518038P. R. China
- Shenzhen International Institute for Biomedical ResearchShenzhenGuangdong518116China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Optoelectronic Science and TechnologyInternational Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationInstitute of Microscale OptoelectronicsCollege of Physics and Optoelectronic EngineeringShenzhen UniversityShenzhen518060P. R. China
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Fu X, He F, Gao J, Yan X, Chang Q, Zhang Z, Huang C, Li Y. Directly Growing Graphdiyne Nanoarray Cathode to Integrate an Intelligent Solid Mg-Moisture Battery. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:2759-2764. [PMID: 36579966 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c11409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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A continuous humidity and solar-light dual responsive intelligent solid Mg-moisture battery (SMB) with a graphdiyne nanosheets array was fabricated. The integrated battery works based on a new concept of chemical bond conversion on the surface of the graphdiyne nanosheets array that is grown in situ on a 3D melamine sponge (GDY/MS). The unique structure, excellent catalytic, and semiconductor performance of GDY endows the GDY/MS with some outstanding characteristics on trapping and transferring water molecules, catalyzing HER, and utilizing solar energy, making the GDY/MS a new generation cathode for a high-performance intelligent SMB. The performance of the GDY/MS-based smart SMB (GSMB) can be continuously tuned by humidity and solar-light. The GSMB shows a significant positive correlation between open circuit potential (OCP) and humidity, while the natural band gap of GDY makes it further act as a photoelectrode to capture light and generate photoelectrons. The GSMB can be applied as a self-power humidity monitor with an ultrafast response time of <0.24 s, a recovery time of <0.16 s, and a sensitive (36,600%) respiratory sensing performance. This simple and efficient battery-made strategy represents the future development direction of self-power supply equipment, intelligent electronic devices, and intelligent battery integration.
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- Xinlong Fu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Chen M, Chen Y, Cai J, Yang Z, Tang M, Chung-Yen Jung J, Chen S, Zhang J, Zhang S. Multi-sites synergistic modulation in oxygen reduction electrocatalysis. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:697-705. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Hu Q, Cui S, Shi X, Sun K, Wang X, Liu B, Sang W, Peng H, Ma G. A self-healing, high stretchable and wide-temperature tolerance hydrogel electrolyte for high-performance supercapacitor. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Wang Q, Zhai Y, Chao D, Chen Z, Jiang Z. Preparation and Electrochromic Properties of Benzodithiophene-Isoindigo Conjugated Polymers with Oligoethylene Glycol Side Chains. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 16:60. [PMID: 36614403 PMCID: PMC9821313 DOI: 10.3390/ma16010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Functional polymers featuring good processability in non-halogenated, benzene-free green solvents are highly desired due to health and environmental concerns. Herein, a series of novel D-A type conjugated polymers, PBDT-IIDs, are designed and successfully prepared by "green" functionalization of the polymers with highly hydrophilic, highly polar, highly flexible, and biocompatible oligoethylene glycol (OEG) side chains in order to improve the processability. These series polymers are named PBDT-IID2, PBDT-IID3, and PBDT-IID4, respectively, according to the number of oxygen atoms in the side chain. After confirmation by structural characterization, the basic properties of PBDT-IIDs are also investigated. With the increase in the OEG side chain length, the polymer PBDT-IID4 not only has good solubility in the halogen solvent chlorobenzene, but also exhibits excellent solubility in the green halogen-free solvent methyltetrahydrofuran (Me-THF). As a result, the green solvent Me-THF can also be applied to prepare PBDT-IIDs' electrochromic active layers, except for chlorobenzene and toluene. The electrochromism of PBDT IIDs under both positive and negative voltages has a practical application potential. The several controllable switches between dark green and khaki (0-0.6 V) are expected to show great potential in the field of military camouflage. Furthermore, according to the principle of red, green, and blue (RGB) mixing, light blue-green in the reduced state (-1.6 V) can be used in the preparation of complementary ECDs to provide one of the three primary colors (green).
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- Qilin Wang
- Engineering Research Center of Special Engineering Plastics, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Special Engineering Plastics, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Special Engineering Plastics, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Special Engineering Plastics, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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Fan X, Zhong C, Liu J, Ding J, Deng Y, Han X, Zhang L, Hu W, Wilkinson DP, Zhang J. Opportunities of Flexible and Portable Electrochemical Devices for Energy Storage: Expanding the Spotlight onto Semi-solid/Solid Electrolytes. Chem Rev 2022; 122:17155-17239. [PMID: 36239919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The ever-increasing demand for flexible and portable electronics has stimulated research and development in building advanced electrochemical energy devices which are lightweight, ultrathin, small in size, bendable, foldable, knittable, wearable, and/or stretchable. In such flexible and portable devices, semi-solid/solid electrolytes besides anodes and cathodes are the necessary components determining the energy/power performances. By serving as the ion transport channels, such semi-solid/solid electrolytes may be beneficial to resolving the issues of leakage, electrode corrosion, and metal electrode dendrite growth. In this paper, the fundamentals of semi-solid/solid electrolytes (e.g., chemical composition, ionic conductivity, electrochemical window, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and other attractive features), the electrode-electrolyte interfacial properties, and their relationships with the performance of various energy devices (e.g., supercapacitors, secondary ion batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, and metal-air batteries) are comprehensively reviewed in terms of materials synthesis and/or characterization, functional mechanisms, and device assembling for performance validation. The most recent advancements in improving the performance of electrochemical energy devices are summarized with focuses on analyzing the existing technical challenges (e.g., solid electrolyte interphase formation, metal electrode dendrite growth, polysulfide shuttle issue, electrolyte instability in half-open battery structure) and the strategies for overcoming these challenges through modification of semi-solid/solid electrolyte materials. Several possible directions for future research and development are proposed for going beyond existing technological bottlenecks and achieving desirable flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices to fulfill their practical applications. It is expected that this review may provide the readers with a comprehensive cross-technology understanding of the semi-solid/solid electrolytes for facilitating their current and future researches on the flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices.
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- Xiayue Fan
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Institute for Sustainable Energy, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, China
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Yuan M, Yin H, Liu Y, Wang X, Yuan L, Duan Y. Synergistic Electric and Thermal Effects of Electrochromic Devices. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13122187. [PMID: 36557489 PMCID: PMC9788548 DOI: 10.3390/mi13122187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Electrochromic devices are the preferred devices for smart windows because they work independently of uncontrollable environmental factors and rely more on the user's personal feelings to adjust actively. However, in practical applications, the ambient temperature still has an impact on device performance, such as durability, reversibility and switching performance, etc. These technical issues have significantly slowed down the commercialization of electrochromic devices (ECDs). It is necessary to investigate the main reasons for the influence of temperature on the device and make reasonable optimization to enhance the effectiveness of the device and extend its lifetime. In recent years, with the joint efforts of various outstanding research teams, the performance of electrochromic devices has been rapidly improved, with a longer lifetime, richer colors, and better color contrast. This review highlights the important research on temperature-dependent electrochromic properties in recent years. Also, the reported structures, mechanisms, characteristics, and methods for improving electrochromic properties are discussed in detail. In addition, the challenges and corresponding strategies in this field are presented in this paper. This paper will inspire more researchers to enrich the temperature-dependent properties of ECDs and their related fields with innovative means and methods to overcome the technical obstacles faced.
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- Meng Yuan
- College of Science, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Science, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Science, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130012, China
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- College of Science, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130012, China
- Correspondence: (X.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.D.)
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130012, China
- Correspondence: (X.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.D.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science & Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
- Correspondence: (X.W.); (L.Y.); (Y.D.)
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Fu Y, Gan Q. Experimental and analytical investigation of the potential of carbon fibres for use in multifunctional batteries. J Solid State Electrochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-022-05332-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Usman A, Xiong F, Aftab W, Qin M, Zou R. Emerging Solid-to-Solid Phase-Change Materials for Thermal-Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Utilization. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2202457. [PMID: 35616900 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Phase-change materials (PCMs) offer tremendous potential to store thermal energy during reversible phase transitions for state-of-the-art applications. The practicality of these materials is adversely restricted by volume expansion, phase segregation, and leakage problems associated with conventional solid-liquid PCMs. Solid-solid PCMs, as promising alternatives to solid-liquid PCMs, are gaining much attention toward practical thermal-energy storage (TES) owing to their inimitable advantages such as solid-state processing, negligible volume change during phase transition, no contamination, and long cyclic life. Herein, the aim is to provide a holistic analysis of solid-solid PCMs suitable for thermal-energy harvesting, storage, and utilization. The developing strategies of solid-solid PCMs are presented and then the structure-property relationship is discussed, followed by potential applications. Finally, an outlook discussion with momentous challenges and future directions is presented. Hopefully, this review will provide a guideline to the scientific community to develop high-performance solid-solid PCMs for advanced TES applications.
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- Ali Usman
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Material, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Institute of Clean Energy, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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Chen Y, Qiao S, Tang Y, Du Y, Zhang D, Wang W, Zhang H, Sun X, Liu C. Double-Faced Atomic-Level Engineering of Hollow Carbon Nanofibers as Free-Standing Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts for Flexible Zn-Air Battery. ACS NANO 2022; 16:15273-15285. [PMID: 36075101 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Flexible solid-state zinc-air batteries (ZABs) with low cost, excellent safety, and high energy density has been considered as one of ideal power sources for portable and wearable electronic devices, while their practical applications are still hindered by the kinetically sluggish cathodic oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions (ORR/OER). Herein, a Janus-structured flexible free-standing bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst, with OER-active O, N co-coordinated Ni single atoms and ORR-active Co3O4@Co1-xS nanosheet arrays being separately integrated at the inner and outer walls of flexible hollow carbon nanofibers (Ni-SAs/HCNFs/Co-NAs), is reported. Benefiting from the sophisticated topological structure and atomic-level-designed chemical compositions, Ni-SAs/HCNFs/Co-NAs exhibits outstanding bifunctional catalytic activity with the ΔE index of 0.65 V, representing the current state-of-the-art flexible free-standing bifunctional ORR/OER electrocatalyst. Impressively, the Ni-SAs/HCNFs/Co-NAs-based liquid ZAB show a high open-circuit potential (1.45 V), high capacity (808 mAh g-1 Zn), and extremely long life (over 200 h at 10 mA cm-2), and the assembled flexible all-solid-state ZABs have excellent cycle stability (over 80 h). This work provides an efficient strategy for developing high-performance bifunctional ORR/OER electrocatalysts for commercial applications.
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- Yuqing Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science & Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science & Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, People's Republic of China
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Liu Q, Yang L, Ling W, Guo B, Chen L, Wang J, Zhang J, Wang W, Mo F. Organic electrochromic energy storage materials and device design. Front Chem 2022; 10:1001425. [PMID: 36212068 PMCID: PMC9538391 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1001425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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While not affecting electrochemical performance of energy storage devices, integrating multi-functional properties such as electrochromic functions into energy storage devices can effectively promote the development of multifunctional devices. Compared with inorganic electrochromic materials, organic materials possess the significant advantages of facile preparation, low cost, and large color contrast. Specifically, most polymer materials show excellent electrochemical properties, which can be widely used in the design and development of energy storage devices. In this article, we focus on the application of organic electrochromic materials in energy storage devices. The working mechanisms, electrochemical performance of different types of organics as well as the shortcomings of organic electrochromic materials in related devices are discussed in detail.
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- Qingjiang Liu
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
- *Correspondence: Jiaolong Zhang, ; Funian Mo,
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
- *Correspondence: Jiaolong Zhang, ; Funian Mo,
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Wang B, Zhang W, Zhao F, Yu WW, Elezzabi AY, Liu L, Li H. An overview of recent progress in the development of flexible electrochromic devices. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Wu Z, Lian Z, Yan S, Li J, Xu J, Chen S, Tang Z, Wang SP, Ng KW. Extraordinarily Stable Aqueous Electrochromic Battery Based on Li 4Ti 5O 12 and Hybrid Al 3+/Zn 2+ Electrolyte. ACS NANO 2022; 16:13199-13210. [PMID: 35938940 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c06479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aqueous electrochromic battery (ECB) is a multifunctional technology that shows great potential in various applications including energy-saving buildings and wearable batteries with visible energy levels. However, owing to the mismatch between traditional electrochromic materials and the electrolyte, aqueous ECBs generally exhibit poor cycling stability which bottlenecks their practical commercialization. Herein, we present an ultrastable electrochromic system composed of lithium titanate (Li4Ti5O12, LTO) electrode and Al3+/Zn2+ hybrid electrolyte. The fully compatible system exhibits excellent redox reaction reversibility, thus leading to extremely high cycling stabilities in optical contrast (12 500 cycles with unnoticeable degradation) and energy storage (4000 cycles with 82.6% retention of capacity), superior electrochromic performances including high optical contrast (∼74.73%) and fast responses (4.35 s/7.65 s for bleaching/coloring), as well as excellent discharge areal capacity of 151.94 mAh m-2. The extraordinary cycling stability can be attributed to the robust [TiO6] octahedral frameworks which remain chemically active even upon the gradual substitution of Li+ with Al3+ in LTO over multiple operation cycles. The high-performance electrochromic system demonstrated here not only makes the commercialization of low-cost, high-safety aqueous-based electrochromic devices possible but also provides potential design guidance for LTO-related materials used in aqueous-based energy storage devices.
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- Zhisheng Wu
- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P. R. China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, P. R. China
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Heteroatom Doping Strategy Enables Bi-functional Electrode with Superior Electrochemical Performance. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Kang KN, Kim SI, Yoon JC, Kim J, Cahoon C, Jang JH. Bi-functional 3D-NiCu-Double Hydroxide@Partially Etched 3D-NiCu Catalysts for Non-Enzymatic Glucose Detection and the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:33013-33023. [PMID: 35839325 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hydrogen production, which is in the spotlight as a promising eco-friendly fuel, and the need for inexpensive and accurate electronic devices in the biochemistry field are important emerging technologies. However, the use of electrocatalytic devices based on expensive noble metal catalysts limits commercial applications. In recent years, to improve performance and reduce cost, electrocatalysts based on cheaper copper or nickel materials have been investigated for the non-enzymatic glucose oxidation reaction (GOR) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In this study, we demonstrate a facile and easy electrochemical method of forming a cheap nickel copper double hydroxide (NiCu-DH) electrocatalyst deposited onto a three-dimensional (3D) CuNi current collector, which can effectively handle two different reactions due to its high activity for both the GOR and the HER. The as-prepared electrode has a structure comprising abundant 3D-interconnected porous dendritic walls for easy access of the electrolyte ions and highly conductive networks for fast electron transfer; additionally, it provides numerous electroactive sites. The synergistic combination of the dendritic 3D-CuNi with its abundant active sites and the self-made NiCu-DH with its excellent electrocatalytic activity toward the oxidation of glucose and HER enables use of the catalyst for both reactions. The as-prepared electrode as a glucose sensor exhibits an outstanding glucose detection limit value (0.4 μM) and a wide detection range (from 0.4 μM to 1.4 mM) with an excellent sensitivity of 1452.5 μA/cm2/mM. The electrode is independent of the oxygen content and free from chloride poisoning. Furthermore, the as-prepared electrode also requires a low overpotential of -180 mV versus reversible hydrogen electrode to yield a current density of 10 mA/cm2 with a Tafel slope of 73 mV/dec for the HER. Based on this performance, this work introduces a new paradigm for exploring cost-effective bi-functional catalysts for the GOR and HER.
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- Kyeong-Nam Kang
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Department of Energy Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Green Materials & Processes Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Ulsan 44413, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Department of Energy Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Department of Energy Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Department of Energy Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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Advanced Materials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12070982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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With the massive consumption of traditional fossil resources, environmental issues such as air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions have motivated a transition towards clean and sustainable energy sources capable of meeting the increasing energy demands of our modern society [...]
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Panda S, Deshmukh K, Khadheer Pasha S, Theerthagiri J, Manickam S, Choi MY. MXene based emerging materials for supercapacitor applications: Recent advances, challenges, and future perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Quek G, Roehrich B, Su Y, Sepunaru L, Bazan GC. Conjugated Polyelectrolytes: Underexplored Materials for Pseudocapacitive Energy Storage. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2104206. [PMID: 34626021 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Conjugated polyelectrolytes (CPEs) are characterized by an electronically delocalized backbone bearing ionic functionalities. These features lead to properties relevant for use in energy-storing pseudocapacitor devices, including ionic conductivity, water processability, gel-formation, and formation of polaronic species stabilized by electrostatic interactions. In this Perspective, the basis for evaluating the figures of merit for pseudocapacitors is provided, together with the techniques used for their evaluation. The general utility and challenges encountered with neutral conjugated polymers are then discussed. Finally, recent advances on the use of CPEs in pseudocapacitor devices are reviewed. The article is concluded by discussing how their miscibility in aqueous media permits the incorporation of CPEs in living materials that are capable of switching function from extraction of energy from bacterial metabolic pathways to pseudocapacitor energy storage.
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- Glenn Quek
- Departments of Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119077, Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, Building 232, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA
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- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, Building 232, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106, USA
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- Departments of Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 119077, Singapore
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Gou Q, Luo H, Zheng Y, Zhang Q, Li C, Wang J, Odunmbaku O, Zheng J, Xue J, Sun K, Li M. Construction of Bio-inspired Film with Engineered Hydrophobicity to Boost Interfacial Reaction Kinetics of Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201732. [PMID: 35561050 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries typically suffer from sluggish interfacial reaction kinetics and drastic cathode dissolution owing to the desolvation process of hydrated Zn2+ and continual adsorption/desorption behavior of water molecules, respectively. To address these obstacles, a bio-inspired approach, which exploits the moderate metabolic energy of cell systems and the amphiphilic nature of plasma membranes, is employed to construct a bio-inspired hydrophobic conductive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) film decorating α-MnO2 cathode. Like plasma membranes, the bio-inspired film can "selectively" boost Zn2+ migration with a lower energy barrier and maintain the integrity of the entire cathode. Electrochemical reaction kinetics analysis and theoretical calculations reveal that the bio-inspired film can significantly improve the electrical conductivity of the electrode, endow the cathode-electrolyte interface with engineered hydrophobicity, and enhance the desolvation behavior of hydrated Zn2+ . This results in an enhanced ion diffusion rate and minimized cathode dissolution, thereby boosting the overall interfacial reaction kinetics and cathode stability. Owing to these intriguing merits, the composite cathode can demonstrate remarkable cycling stability and rate performance in comparison with the pristine MnO2 cathode. Based on the bio-inspired design philosophy, this work can provide a novel insight for future research on promoting the interfacial reaction kinetics and electrode stability for various battery systems.
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- Qianzhi Gou
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117573, Singapore
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, CQU-NUS Renewable Energy Materials & Devices Joint Laboratory, School of Energy & Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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Liquid phase leakage, intrinsic rigidity, and easy brittle failure are the longstanding bottlenecks of phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage, which seriously hinder their widespread applications in advanced energy-efficient systems. Emerging flexible composite PCMs that are capable of enduring certain deformation and guaranteeing superior mutual contact with integrated devices are considered as a cutting-edge effective solution. Flexible PCMs-based thermal regulation technology can reallocate thermal energy and regulate the temperature within an optimal range. Currently, tireless efforts are devoted to the development of versatile flexible PCMs-based thermal regulation devices, and a big step forward has been taken. Herein, we systematically outline fabrication techniques, flexibility evaluation strategies, advanced functions and advances of flexible composite PCMs. Furthermore, existing challenges and future perspectives are provided in terms of flexible PCMs-based thermal regulation techniques. This insightful review aims to provide an in-depth understanding and constructive guidance of engineering advanced flexible multifunctional PCMs.
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- Piao Cheng
- Institute of Advanced Materials, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
- College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Function Materials for Molecule & Structure Construction, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Function Materials for Molecule & Structure Construction, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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- School of Electrical and Power Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, PR China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, PR China
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Wang B, Huang Y, Han Y, Zhang W, Zhou C, Jiang Q, Chen F, Wu X, Li R, Lyu P, Zhao S, Wang F, Zhang R. A Facile Strategy To Construct Au@V xO 2x+1 Nanoflowers as a Multicolor Electrochromic Material for Adaptive Camouflage. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:3713-3720. [PMID: 35471846 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Transition metal oxides (TMOs) are promising inorganic electrochromic materials (ECMs) that can be widely used in electronic displays and adaptive camouflage. However, there are still huge challenges for TMOs to simultaneously achieve multicolor transformation capability and good cycling stability. Herein, we assemble Au-modified (0.01 wt %) VxO2x+1 (x > 2) nanoflowers (Au@VxO2x+1 NFs) composed of two-dimensional porous nanosheets containing two valences states of vanadium (V4+ and V5+). The Au@VxO2x+1 NFs exhibits outstanding electrochromic performance with five reversible color transformations (orange, yellow, green, gray, and blue) at a voltage less than 1.5 V and excellent cycling stability (2000 cycles without significant decay). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that a single vanadium oxide ECM, rather than a device, realizes five color changes. This work provides a feasible way for the efficient preparation of multicolor electrochromic TMOs. The newly developed Au@VxO2x+1 NFs demonstrate the potential application in adaptive camouflage.
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- Baoshun Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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Hao T, Wang S, Xu H, Zhang X, Magdassi S, Pan L, Song Y, Li Y, Zhao J. Novel Transparent TiO 2/AgNW-Si(NH 2)/PET Hybrid Films for Flexible Smart Windows. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:21613-21622. [PMID: 35482585 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c25002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The application of flexible indium tin oxide (ITO)-free electrochromic devices (FCDs) has always been a research hotspot in flexible electronics. Recently, a silver nanowire (AgNW)-based transparent conductive film has raised great interest as an ITO-free substrate for FCDs. However, several challenges, such as the weak binding of AgNWs to the substrate, high junction resistance, and oxidation of AgNWs, remain. In this paper, a novel method for surface modification of AgNWs with N-aminoethyl-γ-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane [Si(NH2)] solution is proposed to enhance the bonding with the flexible substrates and the active materials, thereby inhibiting the delamination of AgNWs from the substrate and reducing the high junction resistance between nanowires. The TiO2/AgNW-Si(NH2)/poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films show outstanding mechanical properties, of which the resistance remains almost unchanged after mechanical bending of 5000 cycles (ΔR/R0 ≈ 3.6%) and repeated peeling off cycles with 3M tape 100 times (ΔR/R0 ≈ 6.0%). In addition, we found that the oxygen-containing groups on the TiO2/AgNW-Si(NH2)/PET surface form hydrogen bonds with the TiO2 sol, resulting in tight contact between the TiO2 sol and the AgNWs, which prevents the AgNWs from oxidation. As a result, the TiO2/AgNW-Si(NH2)/PET film exhibited long-time aging (ΔR/R0 ≈ 4.9% in the air for 100 days) stability. A FCD was constructed with the TiO2/AgNW-Si(NH2)/PET film, which showed excellent electrochromic performance (94% retention) after 5000 bending cycles, indicating high stability and mechanical flexibility. These results present a promising solution to the transparent conductive films for flexible energy devices.
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- Tingting Hao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Composite Materials and Structure, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Chemistry and Casali Center for Applied Chemistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Givat Ram, Jerusalem 9190401, Israel
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- Center for Composite Materials and Structure, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, People's Republic of China
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Ding Q, Wu Z, Tao K, Wei Y, Wang W, Yang BR, Xie X, Wu J. Environment tolerant, adaptable and stretchable organohydrogels: preparation, optimization, and applications. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2022; 9:1356-1386. [PMID: 35156986 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh01871j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Multiple stretchable materials have been successively developed and applied to wearable devices, soft robotics, and tissue engineering. Organohydrogels are currently being widely studied and formed by dispersing immiscible hydrophilic/hydrophobic polymer networks or only hydrophilic polymer networks in an organic/water solvent system. In particular, they can not only inherit and carry forward the merits of hydrogels, but also have some unique advantageous features, such as anti-freezing and water retention abilities, solvent resistance, adjustable surface wettability, and shape memory effect, which are conducive to the wide environmental adaptability and intelligent applications. This review first summarizes the structure, preparation strategy, and unique advantages of the reported organohydrogels. Furthermore, organohydrogels can be optimized for electro-mechanical properties or endowed with various functionalities by adding or modifying various functional components owing to their modifiability. Correspondingly, different optimization strategies, mechanisms, and advanced developments are described in detail, mainly involving the mechanical properties, conductivity, adhesion, self-healing properties, and antibacterial properties of organohydrogels. Moreover, the applications of organohydrogels in flexible sensors, energy storage devices, nanogenerators, and biomedicine have been summarized, confirming their unlimited potential in future development. Finally, the existing challenges and future prospects of organohydrogels are provided.
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- Qiongling Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies and the Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Display Material and Technology, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies and the Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Display Material and Technology, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- The Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Systems for Aerospace, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies and the Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Display Material and Technology, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies and the Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Display Material and Technology, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies and the Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Display Material and Technology, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies and the Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Display Material and Technology, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies and the Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Display Material and Technology, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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Lin CC, Chen PH, Chen MC, Wang MC, Yang CC, Huang HC, Wu CW, Chou SY, Tsai TM, Chang TC. Improved diffusion and storage of lithium ions via recrystallization induced conducting pathways in a Li:Ta 2O 5-based electrolyte for all-solid-state electrochromic devices with enhanced performance. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 33:275711. [PMID: 35272278 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac5ca8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, we have investigated the improvements in the performance of an all-solid-state complementary electrochromic device (ECD) by using the proposed high pressure treatment (HPT). The Li:Ta2O5electrolyte layer was recrystallized by the HPT utilizing pressurized CO2gas (∼200 atm) and at low temperature (<60 °C), which enhanced the coloration performance of the WO3/Li:Ta2O5/NiO complementary ECD by ∼20%. The reliability and durability of the ECD were confirmed by long term transmittance retention measurements, which indicated an improvement in the coloration performance by ∼14% upon the release of the bias voltages. The ability of the devices that were fabricated with and without the HPT process to withstand high temperature environments was also verified. In addition, photoluminescence (PL) and transmittance measurements were carried out to examine the effects of the bonding between WO3and NiO. To determine the differences in lithium-ion (Li+) injection, electrical measurements were performed by utilizing varying pulse rising speeds to confirm device characteristics. The materials were characterized in terms of their composition and structure using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy along with energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. Finally, a mechanistic model has been proposed to explain the improved EC characteristics based on the amorphous to crystalline transition accompanying the HPT process.
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- Chun-Chu Lin
- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, R. O. C
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- Department of Applied Science, R.O.C. Naval Academy, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan, R. O. C
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, R. O. C
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- Department of Physics Division, Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Taoyuan 325, Taiwan, R. O. C
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- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, R. O. C
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- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, R. O. C
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, R. O. C
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- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, R. O. C
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- Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, R. O. C
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- Department of Physics, and also with the Center of Crystal Research, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, 804, Taiwan
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Li J, Luo W, Wang X, Yu C, Zhang Y, Meng F. Preparation and study of perovskite LaMn1‐xNixO3 nanoparticles for use in supercapacitors. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Jiayun Li
- Hebei University of Technology School of materials science and engineering CHINA
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- Hebei University of Technology School of materials science and engineering CHINA
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- Hebei University of Technology School of materials science and engineering CHINA
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- Hebei University of Technology School of materials science and engineering CHINA
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- Hebei University of Technology School of materials science and engineering CHINA
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- Hebei University of Technology School of Material Science and Engineering 5340 Xiping Road 300401 Tianjin CHINA
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Preparation and research of high-performance LaFeO3/RGO supercapacitor. J Solid State Electrochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-022-05165-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Wen X, Jiang K, Zhang H, Huang H, Yang L, Zhou Z, Weng Q. Flexible and Wearable Zinc-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitor Based on Double-Crosslinked Hydrogel for Self-Powered Sensor Application. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15051767. [PMID: 35269000 PMCID: PMC8911391 DOI: 10.3390/ma15051767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) has brought about great demand for high-performance sensors as well as power supply devices for those sensors. In this respect, the integration of sensors and energy storage devices, or the development of multifunctional devices having both energy storage and sensing properties, is of great interest in the development of compact sensing systems. As a proof of concept, a zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor (ZHS) based on a double-crosslinked hydrogel electrolyte is developed in this work, which can be employed not only as an energy storage device, but also as a self-powered sensor for human movement and breathing detection. The ZHS delivers a capacitance of 779 F g−1 and an energy density of 0.32 mWh cm−2 at a power density of 0.34 mW cm−2, as well as sensitive resistance response to strain. Our work provides a useful basis for future designs of self-powered sensing devices and function-integrated systems.
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- Xi Wen
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China;
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 110016, China; (K.J.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 110016, China; (K.J.); (H.Z.)
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- Xinjiang Lixin Energy Co., Ltd., Urumqi 830046, China;
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China;
- Correspondence: (L.Y.); (Z.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 110016, China; (K.J.); (H.Z.)
- Correspondence: (L.Y.); (Z.Z.); (Q.W.)
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 110016, China; (K.J.); (H.Z.)
- Correspondence: (L.Y.); (Z.Z.); (Q.W.)
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