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Kang F, Li Y, Zheng Z, Peng X, Rong J, Dong L. Sub-nanopores enabling optimized ion storage performance of carbon cathodes for Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 669:766-774. [PMID: 38744154 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.048] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Aqueous Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSs) are attracting significant attention as a promising electrochemical energy storage system. However, carbon cathodes of ZHSs exhibit unsatisfactory ion storage performance due to the large size of hydrated Zn-ions (e.g., [Zn(H2O)6]2+), which encumbers compact ion arrangement and rapid ion transport at the carbon-electrolyte interfaces. Herein, a porous carbon material (HMFC) with abundant sub-nanopores is synthesized to optimize the ion storage performance of the carbon cathode in ZHSs, in which the sub-nanopores effectively promote the dehydration of hydrated Zn-ions and thus optimize the ion storage performance of the carbon cathode in ZHSs. A novel strategy is proposed to study the dehydration behaviors of hydrated Zn-ions in carbon cathodes, including quantitatively determining the desolvation activation energy of hydrated Zn-ions and in-situ monitoring active water content at the carbon-electrolyte interface. The sub-nanopores-induced desolvation effect is verified, and its coupling with large specific surface area and hierarchically porous structure endows the HMFC cathode with improved electrochemical performance, including a 53 % capacity increase compared to the carbon cathode counterpart without sub-nanopores, fast charge/discharge ability that can output 46.0 Wh/kg energy within only 4.4 s, and 98.2 % capacity retention over 20,000 charge/discharge cycles. This work provides new insights into the rational design of porous carbon cathode materials toward high-performance ZHSs.
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- Fulian Kang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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Liu J, Ding Y, Wang F, Ran J, Zhang H, Xie H, Pi Y, Ma L. Enhancing the supercapacitive performance of a carbon-based electrode through a balanced strategy for porous structure, graphitization degree and N,B co-doping. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 668:213-222. [PMID: 38677210 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.154] [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: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Regarding carbon-based electrodes, simultaneously establishing a well-defined meso-porous architecture, introducing abundant hetero-atoms and improving the graphitization degree can effectively enhance their capacitive performance. However, it remains a significant challenge to achieve a good balance between defects and graphitization degree. In this study, the porous structure and composition of carbon materials are co-optimised through a 'dual-function' strategy. Briefly, K3Fe(C2O4)3 and H3BO3 were hybridised with a gelatin aqueous solution to form a homogeneous composite hydrogel, followed by lyophilisation and carbonisation. Owing to the dual functionality of raw materials, the graphitization, activation and hetero-atom doping processes can occur simultaneously during a one-step high-temperature treatment. The resultant carbon material exhibits a high graphitization degree (ID/IG = 0.9 ± 0.1), high hetero-atom content (N: 9.0 ± 0.3 at.%, B: 6.9 ± 0.5 at.%) and a large specific area (1754 ± 58 m2/g). The as-prepared electrode demonstrates a superior capacitance of 383 ± 1F g-1 at 1 A/g. Interestingly, the cyclic voltammetry (CV) curves exhibit a distinctive pair of broad redox peaks, which is uncommon in KOH electrolyte. Experiment data and density functional theory (DFT) simulation verify that N-5, B co-doping enhances the activity of the faradic reaction of carbon electrodes in KOH electrolyte. Furthermore, the fabricated Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor (ZHSC) based on this carbon electrode delivers a high-energy density of 140.7 W h kg-1 at a power density of 840 W kg-1.
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- Jin Liu
- Hubei Engineering & Technology Research Center for Functional Materials from Biomass, School of Chemistry and Material Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, Hubei 432000, China
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- Hubei Engineering & Technology Research Center for Functional Materials from Biomass, School of Chemistry and Material Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, Hubei 432000, China
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- Hubei Engineering & Technology Research Center for Functional Materials from Biomass, School of Chemistry and Material Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, Hubei 432000, China
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- College of Biological & Pharmaceutical Sciences, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Hangzhou Yanqu Information Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Hubei Engineering & Technology Research Center for Functional Materials from Biomass, School of Chemistry and Material Science, Hubei Engineering University, Xiaogan, Hubei 432000, China
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- Core Facility of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Li HX, Shi WJ, Zhang X, Liu Y, Liu LY, Dou J. Enhancement of zinc-ion storage capability by synergistic effects on dual-ion adsorption in hierarchical porous carbon for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion hybrid capacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 667:700-712. [PMID: 38670013 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.119] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion capacitors (AZICs) are considered potential energy storage devices thanks to their ultrahigh power density, high safety, and extended cycling life. Carbon-based materials widely used as cathodes in AZICs face challenges, such as inappropriate pore sizes, poor electrolyte-electrode wettability, and insufficient vacancy defects and active sites. These limitations hinder efficient energy storage capacity and long-term stability. To address these issues, the B and F co-doped hierarchical porous carbon cathode materials (BFPC) are constructed through a facile annealing treatment process. The BFPC-2//Zn device exhibited high capacities of 222.4 and 118.3 mAh g-1 at current densities of 0.2 and 10 A g-1, respectively. Notably, the BFPC-2//Zn device demonstrated long-term cycling stability with a high capacity retention of 96.9 % after 20,000 cycles at 10 A g-1. Additionally, the assembled BFPC-2 based AZICs displayed a maximum energy density of 175.8 Wh kg-1 and an ultrahigh power density of 17.3 kW kg-1. Mechanism studies revealed that the exceptional energy storage ability and charge-transfer process of the BFPC cathode are attributed to the synergistic effect of B and F heteroatoms and the coupling effect between vacancy defects and pore size. This work presents a novel design strategy by incorporating B and F active sites into hierarchical porous carbon materials, providing enhanced energy storage capabilities for practical application in AZICs.
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- Heng-Xiang Li
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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Shi W, Song Z, Sun W, Liu Y, Jiang Y, Li Q, An Q. Extending Cycling Life Beyond 300 000 Cycles in Aqueous Zinc Ion Capacitors Through Additive Interface Engineering. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308282. [PMID: 37987150 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Developing low-cost and long-cycling-life aqueous zinc (Zn) ion capacitors (AZICs) for large-scale electrochemical energy storage still faces the challenges of dendritic Zn deposition and interfacial side reactions. Here, an interface engineering strategy utilizing a dibenzenesulfonimide (BBI) additive is employed to enhance the stability of the Zn metal anode/electrolyte interface. The first-principles calculation results demonstrate that BBI anions can be chemically adsorbed on Zn metal. Meanwhile, the experimental results confirm that the BBI-Zn interfacial layer converts the original water-richelectric double layer (EDL) into a water-poor EDL, effectively inhibiting the water related parasitic reaction at the electrode/electrolyte interface. In addition, the BBI-Zn interfacial layer introduces an additional Zn ions (Zn2+) migration energy barrier, increasing the Zn2+ de-solvation activation energy, consequently raising the Zn2+ nucleation overpotential, and thus achieving the compact and uniform Zn deposition behavior. Furthermore, the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer derived from the BBI-Zn interfacial layer during cycling can further maintain the interfacial stability of the Zn anode. Owing to the above favorable features, the assembled AZIC exhibits an ultra-long cycling life of over 300 000 cycles based on the additive engineering strategy, which shows application prospects in high-performance AZICs.
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- Wenchao Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical and Materials Engineering, Taizhou University, Taizhou, 318000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, 430200, P. R. China
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- National Energy Key Laboratory for New Hydrogen-Ammonia Energy Technologies, Foshan Xianhu Laboratory, Foshan, 528200, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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Huang L, Gu Z, He W, Shi K, Peng L, Sheng Z, Zhang F, Feng W, Liu H. Solvothermal Synthesis and Pyrolysis Toward Heteroatom-Doped Carbon Microspheres for Zinc-Ion Hybrid Capacitors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2308788. [PMID: 37988647 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Heteroatom-doped porous carbon materials have investigated to promote the energy density of zinc-ion hybrid capacitors (ZICs). Yet, the quest for high-performance carbon materials or cathodes brings to light the question of which dopants facilitate fast energy storage kinetics and various types of pseudocapacitive reactions. Investigation of carbon materials with precise quantitative dopants as the key variable represents an effective appropriate approach to comprehending the intricate role of dopants in energy storage areas. Here, a straightforward solvothermal strategy is demonstrated for a variety of pristine and iron-incorporated polymer microspheres, used as precursors for durable spherical carbons intended for cathode applications in ZICs. The strategy effectively governs the incorporation of dopants within the carbon materials, whilewhile maintaining consistent morphology, microtexture, and pore structure across different carbon variations. The synergistic effect of various dopants enhance the pseudocapacitance and facilitate the ion storage process. In consequence, the optimal cathode delivers considerable capacity (178.8 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1), good energy density (120.2 Wh kg-1 at 336 W kg-1), and excellent cycling stability (101.5% capacity retention at 35 000 cycles). The demonstration showcases a viable method for crafting carbon materials with precise dopants to accommodate the zinc anode, thus enabling high-capacity and high-energy ZICs.
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- Lingqi Huang
- School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, 310023, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, 310023, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518107, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Biological & Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, 310023, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
- Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
- Institute of Flexible Electronics Technology of THU, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, 310023, P. R. China
- School of Biological & Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, 310023, P. R. China
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Li H, Liao Q, Liu Y, Li Y, Niu X, Zhang D, Wang K. Hierarchically Porous Carbon Rods Derived from Metal-Organic Frameworks for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Hybrid Capacitors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307184. [PMID: 38012533 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion hybrid capacitors (ZIHCs), as ideal candidates for high energy-power supply systems, are restricted by unsatisfied energy density and poor cycling durability for further applications. The construction of a surface-functionalized carbon cathode is an effective strategy for improving the performance of ZIHCs. Herein, a high-performance ZIHC is achieved using oxygen-rich hierarchically porous carbon rods (MDPC-X) prepared by the pyrolysis of a metal-organic framework (MOF) assisted by KOH activation. The MDPC-X samples displayed high electric double-layer capacitance (EDLC) and pseudocapacitance owing to their oxygen-rich surfaces, abundant electroactive sites, and short ions/electron transfer lengths. The surface oxygen functional groups for the reversible chemical adsorption/desorption of Zn2+ are identified using ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Consequently, the as-assembled ZIHC exhibited a high capacity of 323.4 F g-1 (161.7 mA h g-1) at 0.5 A g-1 and a retention of 147 F g-1 (73.5 mA h g-1) at an ultrahigh current density of 50 A g-1, corresponding to high energy and power densities of 145.5 W h kg-1 and 45 kW kg-1, respectively. Furthermore, an excellent cycling life with 96.5% of capacity retention is also maintained after 10 000 cycles at 10 A g-1, demonstrating its promising potential for applications.
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- Hongxia Li
- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, P. R. China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730050, P. R. China
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Wu S, Yang Y, Sun M, Zhang T, Huang S, Zhang D, Huang B, Wang P, Zhang W. Dilute Aqueous-Aprotic Electrolyte Towards Robust Zn-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitor with High Operation Voltage and Long Lifespan. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:161. [PMID: 38526682 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01372-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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With the merits of the high energy density of batteries and power density of supercapacitors, the aqueous Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors emerge as a promising candidate for applications where both rapid energy delivery and moderate energy storage are required. However, the narrow electrochemical window of aqueous electrolytes induces severe side reactions on the Zn metal anode and shortens its lifespan. It also limits the operation voltage and energy density of the Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors. Using 'water in salt' electrolytes can effectively broaden their electrochemical windows, but this is at the expense of high cost, low ionic conductivity, and narrow temperature compatibility, compromising the electrochemical performance of the Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors. Thus, designing a new electrolyte to balance these factors towards high-performance Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors is urgent and necessary. We developed a dilute water/acetonitrile electrolyte (0.5 m Zn(CF3SO3)2 + 1 m LiTFSI-H2O/AN) for Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors, which simultaneously exhibited expanded electrochemical window, decent ionic conductivity, and broad temperature compatibility. In this electrolyte, the hydration shells and hydrogen bonds are significantly modulated by the acetonitrile and TFSI- anions. As a result, a Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor with such an electrolyte demonstrates a high operating voltage up to 2.2 V and long lifespan beyond 120,000 cycles.
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- Shuilin Wu
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education & Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China.
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Valentini C, Montes-García V, Ciesielski A, Samorì P. Boosting Zinc Hybrid Supercapacitor Performance via Thiol Functionalization of Graphene-Based Cathodes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2309041. [PMID: 38509829 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202309041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Zinc hybrid supercapacitors (Zn-HSCs) hold immense potential toward the next-generation energy storage systems, effectively spanning the divide between conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and supercapacitors. Unfortunately, the energy density of most of Zn-HSCs has not yet rivalled the levels observed in LIBs. The electrochemical performance of aqueous Zn-HSCs can be enhanced through the chemical functionalization of graphene-based cathode materials with thiol moieties as they will be highly suitable for favoring Zn2+ adsorption/desorption. Here, a single-step reaction is employed to synthesize thiol-functionalized reduced graphene oxide (rGOSH), incorporating both oxygen functional groups (OFGs) and thiol functionalities, as demonstrated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) studies. Electrochemical analysis reveals that rGOSH cathodes exhibit a specific capacitance (540 F g-1) and specific capacity (139 mAh g-1) at 0.1 A g-1 as well as long-term stability, with over 92% capacitance retention after 10 000 cycles, outperforming chemically reduced graphene oxide (CrGO). Notably, rGOSH electrodes displayed an exceptional maximum energy density of 187.6 Wh kg-1 and power density of 48.6 kW kg-1. Overall, this study offers an unprecedented powerful strategy for the design and optimization of cathode materials, paving the way for efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions to meet the increasing demands of modern energy applications.
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- Cataldo Valentini
- Université de Strasbourg and CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, 67000, France
- Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10, Poznań, 61-614, Poland
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- Université de Strasbourg and CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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- Université de Strasbourg and CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, 67000, France
- Centre for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 10, Poznań, 61-614, Poland
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- Université de Strasbourg and CNRS, ISIS, 8 allée Gaspard Monge, Strasbourg, 67000, France
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Hu C, Qin Y, Song Z, Liu P, Miao L, Duan H, Lv Y, Xie L, Liu M, Gan L. π-Conjugated molecule mediated self-doped hierarchical porous carbons via self-stacking interaction for high-energy and ultra-stable zinc-ion hybrid capacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 658:856-864. [PMID: 38157610 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.144] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Understanding the self-stacking interactions in precursors can facilitate the preparation of high-performance carbon materials and promote the commercial application of zinc ion hybrid capacitors (ZIHCs). Here, a π-conjugated molecule mediated pyrolysis strategy is presented to prepare carbon materials. Taking intermolecular force simulation (reduced density gradient plots) as a guide, the relationship between the self-stacking interactions in π-conjugated molecules and the structural parameters of carbon materials can be extrapolated. The resultant self-doped hierarchical porous carbons (NHPCs) derived from 1, 8, 4, 5-naphthalenetetracarboxdiimide with suitable self-stacking interactions empower the highest specific surface areas (2038 m2/g) and surface opening macropores. The NHPCs-based ZIHCs deliver a high capacity of 220 mAh/g, a high energy density of 149.5 Wh kg-1 and a super-stable cycle lifespan with 93.2 % capacity retention after 200, 000 cycles. The excellent electrochemical performance roots in the superior hierarchical porous structure with surface opening macropores, which guarantees the structural stability of carbon cathodes upon repeated rounds. Meanwhile, the heteroatom doping further relieves the kinetics concern of Zn2+ uptake/removal to enhance O-Zn-N binding particularly at high discharge currents. Besides, the proton-assisted Zn2+ dual-ion storage mechanism plays an essential role in the energy storage process. This work demonstrates a facile synthesis method and advances the fundamental understanding of its dual-ion storage mechanism.
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- Chengmin Hu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China.
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Yang Z, Chang X, Mi H, Wang Z, Gao J, Xiao X, Guo F, Ji C, Qiu J. Oxygen-enriched pitch-derived hierarchically porous carbon toward boosted zinc-ion storage performance. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 658:506-517. [PMID: 38128194 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.097] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The lack of cathode materials with satisfactory Zn2+ storage capability substantially hinders the realization of high-performance aqueous zinc-ion hybrid capacitors (ZHCs). Herein, we propose a facile KMnO4 template-assisted KOH activation strategy to prepare a novel oxygen-enriched hierarchically porous carbon (HPC-1-4). This strategy efficiently converts coal tar pitch (CTP) into a well-tuned carbon material with a large specific surface area of 3019 m2 g-1 and a high oxygen content of 9.20 at%, which is conducive to providing rich active sites, rapid charge transport, and appreciable pseudocapacitance for Zn-ion storage. Thus, the as-fabricated HPC-1-4-based aqueous ZHC exhibits prominent performance, including a high gravimetric capacity (206.7 mAh g-1 at 0.25 A g-1), a remarkable energy density (153.4 Wh kg-1 at 184.2 W kg-1), and an impressive power output (15240 W kg-1 at 63.5 Wh kg-1). In-depth ex-situ characterizations indicate that the excellent electrochemical properties of ZHCs are due to the synergistic effect of the Zn2+ adsorption mechanism and reversible chemisorption. In addition, the assembled quasi-solid-state device demonstrates excellent electrochemical stability of up to 100% capacity retention over 50000 cycles, accompanied with a desirable energy density of 115.6 Wh kg-1. The facile preparation method of converting CTP into carbonaceous functional materials has advanced the development of efficient and eco-friendly energy storage technologies.
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- Zhoujing Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China; State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Liaoning Key Lab for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
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Liu W, Li H, Tay RY. Recent progress of high-performance in-plane zinc ion hybrid micro-supercapacitors: design, achievements, and challenges. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:4542-4562. [PMID: 38299713 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06120e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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With the increasing demand for wearable and miniature electronics, in-plane zinc (Zn) ion hybrid micro-supercapacitors (ZIHMSCs), as a promising and compatible energy power source, have attracted tremendous attention due to their unique merits. Despite enormous development and breakthroughs in this field, there is still a lack of a systematic and comprehensive review to update the recent progress of in-plane ZIHMSCs in the design and fabrication of both micro-anodes and micro-cathodes, the exploration and optimization of new electrolytes, and the investigation of related-energy storage mechanisms. This minireview summarizes the key breakthroughs and recent advances in the construction of high-performance in-plane ZIHMSCs. First, the background and fundamentals of in-plane ZIHMSCs are briefly introduced. Then, new concepts, strategies, and latest exciting developments in the preparation and interfacial engineering of Zn metal micro-anodes, the fabrication of advanced micro-cathodes, and the exploration of new electrolyte systems are discussed, respectively. Finally, the key challenges and future directions for the development of high-performance in-plane ZIHMSCs are presented as well. This review not only accounts for the recent research progress in the field of the in-plane ZIHMSCs, but also provides important new insights into the design of next-generation miniaturized energy storage devices.
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- Wenwen Liu
- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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Li S, Chen W, Huang X, Ding L, Ren Y, Xu M, Zhu J, Miao Z, Liu H. Enabling Wasted A4 Papers as a Promising Carbon Source to Construct Partially Graphitic Hierarchical Porous Carbon for High-Performance Aqueous Zn-Ion Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:10126-10137. [PMID: 38349949 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Considering the superiorities of abundance, easy collection, low cost, and nearly constant composition, the wasted A4 papers are deemed as a recyclable and scalable carbon source to fabricate functional carbon materials for Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZIHSCs), which integrate the supercapacitors' high-power output and batteries' high energy density. Herein, the wasted A4 papers are efficiently converted into an advanced carbon material owning a hierarchical porous structure with a high surface area and interconnected multiscale channels, a graphitic structure, and a good level of N/O codoping. By taking advantage of these features, an express electron/ion transfer pathway, a large accessible surface interface, and a robust architecture are achieved for swift kinetics, numerous active sites, and excellent steadiness to afford a charming Zn2+ storage capability for the aqueous coin-type ZIHSC device (a high capacity of 244 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 with a capacity conservation of 116.4 mAh g-1 even amplifying the current density by 200 times, a supreme energy density of 190.4 Wh kg-1, a supreme power output of 18 kW kg-1, and an eminent durability of 93.8% over 10,000 cycles at 10 A g-1). Excitingly, the quasi-solid ZIHSC device also bespeaks an enjoyable capacity of 211.7 mAh g-1, a high energy density of 159.3 Wh kg-1, good mechanical flexibility, and a low self-discharge rate. This work puts forward a simple and scalable strategy to enable the wasted A4 paper as a competitive carbon source to construct advanced cathode material for Zn2+ storage.
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- Shi Li
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Laboratory of Clean Catalytic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Production and Conversion of Green Hydrogen, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Therapy for Major Gynecological Diseases, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Laboratory of Clean Catalytic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Production and Conversion of Green Hydrogen, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Laboratory of Clean Catalytic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Production and Conversion of Green Hydrogen, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Laboratory of Clean Catalytic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Production and Conversion of Green Hydrogen, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Laboratory of Clean Catalytic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Production and Conversion of Green Hydrogen, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Therapy for Major Gynecological Diseases, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Laboratory of Clean Catalytic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Production and Conversion of Green Hydrogen, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Laboratory of Clean Catalytic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Production and Conversion of Green Hydrogen, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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Liu B, Qian Y, Zhang J, Yang M, Liu Y, Zhang S. Layered S-Bridged Covalent Triazine Frameworks via a Bifunctional Template-Catalytic Strategy Enabling High-Performance Zinc-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2310884. [PMID: 38376170 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Exploring covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) with high capacitative activity is highly desirable and challenging. Herein, the S-rich CTFs cathode is pioneeringly introduced in Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZSC), achieving outstanding capacity and energy density, and satisfactory anti-freezing flexibility. Specifically, the S-bridged CTFs are synthesized by a bifunctional template-catalytic strategy, where ZnCl2 serves as both the catalyst/solvent and in situ template to construct triazine frameworks with interconnected pores and layered gaps. The resultant CTFs (CTFS-750) are employed as a reasonable pattern-like system to more deeply scrutinize the synergistic effect of S-bridged triazine and layered porous architecture for polymer-based cathodes in Zn-ion storage. The experimental results indicate that the adsorption barriers of Zn-ions on CTFS-750 are effectively weakened, and accessible Zn2+ -absorption sites provided by the C─S─C and C═N bonds have been confirmed via DFT calculations. Consequently, the CTFS-750 cathode-assembled ZSC displays an ultra-high capacity of 211.6 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 , an outstanding energy density of 202.7 Wh kg-1 , and attractive cycling performance. Moreover, the resulting flexible ZSC device shows superior capacity, good adaptability, and satisfactory anti-freezing behavior. This approach sheds new light on constructing advanced polymer-based cathodes at the atom level and paves the way for fabricating high-performance ZSC and beyond.
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- Bei Liu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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Li X, Cai C, Hu P, Zhang B, Wu P, Fan H, Chen Z, Zhou L, Mai L, Fan HJ. Gradient Pores Enhance Charge Storage Density of Carbonaceous Cathodes for Zn-Ion Capacitor. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2400184. [PMID: 38348892 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Engineering carbonaceous cathode materials with adequately accessible active sites is crucial for unleashing their charge storage potential. Herein, activated meso-microporous shell carbon (MMSC-A) nanofibers are constructed to enhance the zinc ion storage density by forming a gradient-pore structure. A dominating pore size of 0.86 nm is tailored to cater for the solvated [Zn(H2 O)6 ]2+ . Moreover, these gradient porous nanofibers feature rapid ion/electron dual conduction pathways and offer abundant active surfaces with high affinity to electrolyte. When employed in Zn-ion capacitors (ZICs), the electrode delivers significantly enhanced capacity (257 mAh g-1 ), energy density (200 Wh kg-1 at 78 W kg-1 ), and cyclic stability (95% retention after 10 000 cycles) compared to nonactivated carbon nanofibers electrode. A series of in situ characterization techniques unveil that the improved Zn2+ storage capability stems from size compatibility between the pores and [Zn(H2 O)6 ]2+ , the co-adsorption of Zn2+ , H+ , and SO4 2- , as well as reversible surface chemical interaction. This work presents an effective method to engineering meso-microporous carbon materials toward high energy-density storage, and also offers insights into the Zn2+ storage mechanism in such gradient-pore structures.
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- Xinyuan Li
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang, Hubei, 441000, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang, Hubei, 441000, P. R. China
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- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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Gong Y, Fu D, Fan M, Zheng S, Xue Y. Multilayer Core-Sheath Wires with Radially Aligned N-Doped Carbon Nanohole Arrays for Boosting Energy Storage in Zinc-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:4793-4802. [PMID: 38237117 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSCs) with the characteristics of low cost, long cycle stability, and good safety have been regarded as potential candidates for wearable energy storage applications. Herein, we reasonably designed a unique binder-free nitrogen-doped (N-doped) porous carbon@TiO2@Ti multilayer core-sheath wire (N-CTNT), which has vertical N-doped carbon nanoholes radially aligned on the wire surface. The unique structure and nitrogen dopants of N-CTNTs have facilitated zinc deposition on N-CTNT to form a hierarchical and robust zinc-carbon composite (Zn@N-CTNTs). A wire-shaped ZHSC was constructed with N-CTNTs and Zn@N-CTNTs as cathode and anode electrodes, respectively. The as-prepared ZHSC has an outstanding specific capacitance of 488 mF cm-2 at 1 mA cm-2. This hybrid supercapacitor also exhibits an excellent energy density of 211 μW h cm-2, good rate performance, and long cycle stability with a capacity retention rate of 90.4% after 16,000 cycles.
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- Yun Gong
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, P.R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, P.R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, P.R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, P.R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 516 Jungong Road, Shanghai 200093, P.R. China
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Kim KW, Park B, Kim J, Seok H, Kim T, Jo C, Kim JK. Block Copolymer-Directed Facile Synthesis of N-Doped Mesoporous Graphitic Carbon for Reliable, High-Performance Zn Ion Hybrid Supercapacitor. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:57905-57912. [PMID: 37040434 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Ordered mesoporous carbons (OMCs) are promising materials for cathode materials of a Zn ion hybrid capacitor (Zn HC) due to their high surface area and interconnected porous structure. Graphitization of the framework and nitrogen doping have been used to improve the energy storage performance of the OMCs by enhancing electrical conductivity, pseudocapacitive reaction sites, and surface affinity toward aqueous electrolytes. Thus, when both methods are simultaneously implemented to the OMCs, the Zn HC would have improved energy storage performance. Herein, we introduce a facile synthetic method for N-doped mesoporous graphitic carbon (N-mgc) by utilizing polystyrene-block-poly(2-vinlypyridine) copolymer (PS-b-P2VP) as both soft-template and carbon/nitrogen sources. Co-assembly of PS-b-P2VP with Ni precursors for graphitization formed a mesostructured composite, which was converted to N-doped graphitic carbon through catalytic pyrolysis. After selective removal of Ni, N-mgc was prepared. The obtained N-mgc exhibited interconnected mesoporous structure with high nitrogen content and high surface area. When N-mgc was employed as a cathode material in Zn ion HC, excellent energy storage performance was achieved: a high specific capacitance (43 F/g at 0.2 A/g), a high energy density of 19.4 Wh/kg at a power density of 180 W/kg, and reliable cycle stability (>3000 cycles).
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- Keon-Woo Kim
- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Hybrid Nano Materials by High-level Architectural Design of Block Copolymer, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Hybrid Nano Materials by High-level Architectural Design of Block Copolymer, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Hybrid Nano Materials by High-level Architectural Design of Block Copolymer, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Graduate Institute of Ferrous & Energy Materials Technology (GIFT), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- National Creative Research Initiative Center for Hybrid Nano Materials by High-level Architectural Design of Block Copolymer, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyungbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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Zhang Y, Zhu C, Xiong Y, Gao Z, Hu W, Shi J, Chen J, Tian W, Wu J, Huang M, Wang H. Multi-Channel Hollow Carbon Nanofibers with Graphene-Like Shell-Structure and Ultrahigh Surface Area for High-Performance Zn-Ion Hybrid Capacitors. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2300714. [PMID: 37541666 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Porous carbon is the most promising cathode material for Zn-ion hybrid capacitors (ZIHCs), but is limited by insufficient active adsorption sites and slow ion diffusion kinetics during charge storage. Herein, a pore construction-pore expansion strategy for synthesizing multi-channel hollow carbon nanofibers (MCHCNF) is proposed, in which the sacrificial template-induced multi-channel structure eliminates the diffusion barrier for enhancing ion diffusion kinetics, and the generated ultrahigh surface area and high-density defective structures effectively increase the quantity of active sites for charge storage. Additionally, a graphene-like shell structure formed on the carbon nanofiber surface facilitates fast electron transport, and the highly matchable pore size of MCHCNF with electrolyte-ions favors the accommodation of charge carriers. These advantages lead to the optimized ZIHCs exhibit high capacity (191.4 mAh g-1 ), high energy (133.1 Wh kg-1 ), along with outstanding cycling stability (93.0% capacity retention over 15000 cycles). Systematic ex situ characterizations reveal that the dual-adsorption of anions and cations synergistically ensures the outstanding electrochemical performance, highlighting the importance of the highly-developed porous structure of MCHCNF. This work not only provides a promising strategy for improving the capacitive capability of porous materials but also sheds light on charge storage mechanisms and rational design for advanced energy storage devices.
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- YaFei Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong, 266100, China
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Lu W, Xie BB, Yang C, Tian C, Yan L, Ning J, Li S, Zhong Y, Hu Y. Phosphorus-Mediated Local Charge Distribution of N-Configuration Adsorption Sites with Enhanced Zincophilicity and Hydrophilicity for High-Energy-Density Zn-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302629. [PMID: 37431237 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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Tailor-made carbonaceous-based cathodes with zincophilicity and hydrophilicity are highly desirable for Zn-ion storage applications, but it remains a great challenge to achieve both advantages in the synthesis. In this work, a template electrospinning strategy is developed to synthesize nitrogen and phosphorous co-doped hollow porous carbon nanofibers (N, P-HPCNFs), which deliver a high capacity of 230.7 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 , superior rate capability of 131.0 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1 , and a maximum energy density of 196.10 Wh kg-1 at the power density of 155.53 W kg-1 . Density functional theory calculations (DFT) reveal that the introduced P dopants regulate the distribution of local charge density of carbon materials and therefore facilitate the adsorption of Zn ions due to the increased electronegativity of pyridinic-N. Ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations indicate that the doped P species induce a series of polar sites and create a hydrophilic microenvironment, which decreases the impedance between the electrode and the electrolyte and therefore accelerates the reaction kinetics. The marriage of ex situ/in situ experimental analyses and theoretical simulations uncovers the origin of the enhanced zincophilicity and hydrophilicity of N, P-HPCNFs for energy storage, which accounts for the faster ion migration and electrochemical processes.
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- Wen Lu
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou, 311231, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Xing Zhi College, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Department of Optical Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Shantou, 515021, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, China
- Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou, 311231, China
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Wang Y, Duan Y, Liang X, Tang L, Sun L, Wang R, Wei S, Huang H, Yang P, Hu H. Hierarchical Porous Activated Carbon Derived from Coconut Shell for Ultrahigh-Performance Supercapacitors. Molecules 2023; 28:7187. [PMID: 37894667 PMCID: PMC10609479 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28207187] [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: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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In this research, we successfully produced hierarchical porous activated carbon from biowaste employing one-step KOH activation and applied as ultrahigh-performance supercapacitor electrode materials. The coconut shell-derived activated carbon (CSAC) features a hierarchical porous structure in a honeycomb-like morphology, leading to a high specific surface area (2228 m2 g-1) as well as a significant pore volume (1.07 cm3 g-1). The initial test with the CSAC electrode, conducted in a 6 M KOH loaded symmetric supercapacitor, demonstrated an ultrahigh capacitance of 367 F g-1 at a current density of 0.2 A g-1 together with 92.09% retention after 10,000 cycles at 10 A g-1. More impressively, the zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor using CSAC as a cathode achieves a high-rate capability (153 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1 and 75 mAh g-1 at 10 A g-1), high energy density (134.9 Wh kg-1 at 175 W kg-1), as well as exceptional cycling stability (93.81% capacity retention after 10,000 cycles at 10 A g-1). Such work thus illuminates a new pathway for converting biowaste-derived carbons into materials for ultrahigh-performance energy storge applications.
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- Yawei Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Province Engineering Research Center of Ecological Chemical Industry, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang 332005, China; (X.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.); (R.W.); (H.H.); (P.Y.)
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- Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China;
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Province Engineering Research Center of Ecological Chemical Industry, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang 332005, China; (X.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.); (R.W.); (H.H.); (P.Y.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Province Engineering Research Center of Ecological Chemical Industry, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang 332005, China; (X.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.); (R.W.); (H.H.); (P.Y.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Province Engineering Research Center of Ecological Chemical Industry, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang 332005, China; (X.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.); (R.W.); (H.H.); (P.Y.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Province Engineering Research Center of Ecological Chemical Industry, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang 332005, China; (X.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.); (R.W.); (H.H.); (P.Y.)
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- School of Mathematical Information, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China;
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Province Engineering Research Center of Ecological Chemical Industry, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang 332005, China; (X.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.); (R.W.); (H.H.); (P.Y.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Province Engineering Research Center of Ecological Chemical Industry, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang 332005, China; (X.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.); (R.W.); (H.H.); (P.Y.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Province Engineering Research Center of Ecological Chemical Industry, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang 332005, China; (X.L.); (L.T.); (L.S.); (R.W.); (H.H.); (P.Y.)
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Gupta H, Dahiya Y, Rathore HK, Awasthi K, Kumar M, Sarkar D. Energy-Dense Zinc Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors with S, N Dual-Doped Porous Carbon Nanocube Based Cathodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:42685-42696. [PMID: 37653567 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZIHSCs) are truly promising as next-generation high-performance energy storage systems because they could offer high energy density like batteries while exhibiting high power output and long cycle life traits of supercapacitors. The key point of constructing a high-performance ZIHSC is to couple the Zn anode with an appropriate cathode material, which has high theoretical capacity, cost-effectiveness, and intrinsic safety features. In this work, we have demonstrated the potentiality of S, N co-doped porous carbon nanocubes (S, N-CNCs) as a cathode material for devising a ZIHSC with excellent energy density and cycle life. The S, N-CNCs are prepared from a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-8 precursor via a simultaneous pyrolyzing-doping strategy in an inert atmosphere. Resultant CNCs are monodisperse with an average size of around 65 nm and porous in nature, with uniform N and S doping throughout the structure. Benefitted from such hierarchical porous architecture and the presence of abundant heteroatoms, the assembled ZIHSC with S, N-CNC as the cathode and Zn-foil as the anode in a ZnSO4 aqueous electrolyte could reach a specific capacity as high as 165.5 mA h g-1 (331 F g-1) at 1 A g-1, which corresponds to a satisfactory energy density of 148.9 W h kg-1 at the power density of 900 W kg-1. The ZIHSC has displayed a good cycle stability with more than 70% capacity retention after 10,000 charge-discharge cycles. Furthermore, to verify the practical feasibility of such a cathode material, an aqueous 3D Zn@Cu//S, N-CNC full-cell device is fabricated, which has demonstrated a satisfactory specific capacity (49.6 mAh g-1 at 0.25 A g-1) and an impressive energy density (42.2 Wh kg-1 with 212.2 W kg-1). Full ZIHSC devices are also found to be efficient in powering light-emitting diodes, further substantiating their feasibility in next-generation energy storage applications.
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- Himanshu Gupta
- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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- Department of Physics, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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Zhang Y, Song Z, Miao L, Lv Y, Gan L, Liu M. All-Round Enhancement in Zn-Ion Storage Enabled by Solvent-Guided Lewis Acid-Base Self-Assembly of Heterodiatomic Carbon Nanotubes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37440355 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Designing zincophilic and stable carbon nanostructures is critical for Zn-ion storage with superior capacitive activity and durability. Here, we report solvent-guided Lewis acid-base self-assembly to customize heterodiatomic carbon nanotubes, triggered by the reaction between iron chloride and α,α'-dichloro-p-xylene. In this strategy, modulating the solvent-precursor interaction through the optimization of solvent formula stimulates differential thermodynamic solubilization, growth kinetics, and self-assembly behaviors of Lewis polymeric chains, thereby accurately tailoring carbon nanoarchitectures to evoke superior Zn-ion storage. Featured with open hollow interiors and porous tubular topologies, the solvent-optimized carbon nanotubes allow low ion-migration barriers to deeply access the built-in zincophilic sites by high-kinetics physical Zn2+/CF3SO3- adsorption and robust chemical Zn2+ redox with pyridine/carbonyl motifs, which maximizes the spatial capacitive charge storage density. Thus, as-designed heterodiatomic carbon nanotube cathodes provide all-round improvement in Zn-ion storage, including a high energy density (140 W h kg-1), a large current activity (100 A g-1), and an exceptional long-term cyclability (100,000 cycles at 50 A g-1). This study provides appealing insights into the solvent-mediated Lewis pair self-assembly design of nanostructured carbons toward advanced Zn-ion energy storage.
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- Yehui Zhang
- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China
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He H, Zhang R, Zhang P, Wang P, Chen N, Qian B, Zhang L, Yu J, Dai B. Functional Carbon from Nature: Biomass-Derived Carbon Materials and the Recent Progress of Their Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2205557. [PMID: 36988448 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Biomass is considered as a promising source to fabricate functional carbon materials for its sustainability, low cost, and high carbon content. Biomass-derived-carbon materials (BCMs) have been a thriving research field. Novel structures, diverse synthesis methods, and versatile applications of BCMs have been reported. However, there has been no recent review of the numerous studies of different aspects of BCMs-related research. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive review that summarizes the progress of BCMs related research. Herein, typical types of biomass used to prepare BCMs are introduced. Variable structures of BCMs are summarized as the performance and properties of BCMs are closely related to their structures. Representative synthesis strategies, including both their merits and drawbacks are reviewed comprehensively. Moreover, the influence of synthetic conditions on the structure of as-prepared carbon products is discussed, providing important information for the rational design of the fabrication process of BCMs. Recent progress in versatile applications of BCMs based on their morphologies and physicochemical properties is reported. Finally, the remaining challenges of BCMs, are highlighted. Overall, this review provides a valuable overview of current knowledge and recent progress of BCMs, and it outlines directions for future research development of BCMs.
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- Hongzhe He
- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- Energy & Environment Research Center, Monash Suzhou Research Institute, Suzhou Industry Park, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- Energy & Environment Research Center, Monash Suzhou Research Institute, Suzhou Industry Park, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- Energy & Environment Research Center, Monash Suzhou Research Institute, Suzhou Industry Park, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk, College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- Energy & Environment Research Center, Monash Suzhou Research Institute, Suzhou Industry Park, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- Energy & Environment Research Center, Monash Suzhou Research Institute, Suzhou Industry Park, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
- Energy & Environment Research Center, Monash Suzhou Research Institute, Suzhou Industry Park, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Li HX, Shi WJ, Liu LY, Zhang X, Zhang PF, Zhai YJ, Wang ZY, Liu Y. Fabrication of dual heteroatom-doped graphitic carbon from waste sponge with "killing two birds with one stone" strategy for advanced aqueous zinc-ion hybrid capacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 647:306-317. [PMID: 37262993 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Emerging aqueous zinc-ion hybrid capacitors (AZICs) are considered a promising energy storage because of their superior electrochemical performance. The pore structure, suitable heteroatom content, and graphitization degree (GD) of carbon-based cathodes significantly influence the electrochemical performance of AZICs. The N, S dual-doped porous graphitic carbon materials (LC-750) with the combined characteristics of high GD (1.11) and large specific surface area (1678.38 m2 g-1) are successfully developed by a facile "killing two birds with one stone" strategy using K3Fe(C2O4)3·3H2O as the activating and graphitizing agent, and waste sponge (WS) and coal tar pitch (CTP) as the heteroatom and carbon resource, respectively. Results show that the LC-750 cathode displays high capacities of 185.3 and 95.2 mAh g-1 at 0.2 and 10 A g-1. Specifically, the assembled LC-750//Zn capacitor can offer a maximal energy density of 119.5 Wh kg-1, a power density of 20.3 kW kg-1, and a capacity retention of 87.8% after 15,000 cycles at 10 A g-1. Density functional theory simulations demonstrate that N and S dual-doping can promote the adsorption kinetics of Zn ions. This design strategy is a feasible and cost-effective method for the preparation of dual heteroatom-doped graphitic carbon electrodes, which enables recycling of WS and CTP into high-valued products.
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- Heng-Xiang Li
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China
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Functional porous carbons for zinc ion energy storage: Structure-Function relationship and future perspectives. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2023.215056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Dang Z, Li X, Li Y, Dong L. Heteroatom-rich carbon cathodes toward high-performance flexible zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 644:221-229. [PMID: 37116320 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSs) are attracting increased attention as emerging electrochemical energy storage systems. However, the design of high-performance carbon cathodes for ZHSs remains a challenge. Herein, we report the synthesis of heteroatom-rich carbon cathodes based on a biomass precursor of yeast and a hydrothermal pre-carbonization strategy, realizing high-performance ZHSs. The yeast is composed of polysaccharide chains containing abundant O/N heteroatoms, and a hydrothermal pre-carbonization process is conducive to preserving these heteroatoms in the high-specific-surface-area carbon materials obtained by carbonizing-activating the yeast precursor. As a result, the synthesized carbon materials are endowed with high O/N heteroatom contents (exceeding 13.9 at%), and present superior electrochemical performance in ZHSs, including a high specific capacity of 132 mAh/g, a high energy density of 94.4 Wh/kg and outstanding cycling stability with ∼100% capacity retention after 7000 cycles at 5 A/g. Besides, the heteroatom-rich carbon cathodes show a high capacity retention of 85.3% when their mass loading increases from 3.8 to 12.2 mg/cm2, demonstrating promising application for practical ZHSs. Electrochemical analysis reveals that the O/N heteroatoms promote ion chemical adsorption and thus the electrochemical properties of the carbon cathodes. Furthermore, flexible ZHS devices constructed with the heteroatom-rich carbon cathodes and a biodegradable ZnSO4/dough solid-state electrolyte exhibit excellent flexibility (as reflected by almost unchanged capacity under different bending states and 85% capacity retention after 500 bending cycles) as well as good repairability after dehydration under abnormal environments. This study offers new thinking in designing high-performance carbon cathodes and promotes nonflexible/flexible ZHSs moving towards practical applications.
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- Ziqi Dang
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511443, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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Luo W, Guo N, Wang L, Jia D, Xu M, Zhang S, Ai L, Sheng R, Feng S, Gong X, Cao Y. Homogeneous activation induced by bacterial cellulose nanofibers to construct interconnected microporous carbons for enhanced capacitive storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 636:33-41. [PMID: 36621127 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.170] [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: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Porous carbons have been widely applied for capacitive energy storage, yet usually suffer from insufficient rate performance because of the sluggish ion transport kinetics in deep and multi-branched pores. Herein, we fabricated an interconnected microporous capacitive carbon (IMCC) by growing D (+)-glucosamine on bacterial cellulose (BC) nanofibers scaffold, followed by carbonization and activation. The BC nanofibers acted as a sacrificial template during pre-carbonization, facilitating the subsequent KOH permeation and homogeneous activation. By taking advantage of the interconnected microporous structure, the IMCC delivers a high capacitance of 302 F g-1 at 1 A g-1 and an excellent rate capability of 165 F g-1 at 100 A g-1 for aqueous supercapacitor, demonstrating its fast ion transport capability. Impressively, it also shows a superior gravimetric capacity of 177 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 and remains a high value of 72 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1 as a cathode material for Zn-ion hybrid capacitor. This facile and cost-effective design strategy exhibits a great potential to construct carbohydrates-derived interconnected microporous carbon materials for high-rate energy storage.
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- Wanxia Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China; The Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi 830002, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, PR China.
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Zhang H, Wang L, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Zhang J, Sun L, Feng F, Zhang Y. Oxygen-enriched lignin-derived porous carbon nanosheets promote Zn 2+ storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 635:94-104. [PMID: 36577358 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.069] [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: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Carbon-based zinc-ion capacitors (ZICs) have sparked intense research enthusiasm because of large power density, good rate capability and cycling stability. However, there is still a long way to go before they achieve commercial applications. Herein, oxygen-enriched lignin-derived porous carbon nanosheets (OLCKs) were prepared by one-step carbonization-activation method, and more O-containing functional groups were generated on the surface of the porous carbon by post-surface functionalization strategy. The self-doped N can change the electron distribution of carbon skeleton and decrease energy barrier of chemical absorption of Zn2+/H+. Meanwhile, the carbonyl group can significantly enhance the wettability of OLCKs. Furthermore, the diffusion-controlled reactions mainly exist at high and low potential ranges in CV curves, which demonstrates the occurred Faradaic reaction. Consequently, the assembled aqueous ZICs based on OLCKs demonstrate a capacity of 121.7 mAh/g at 0.3 A/g, energy density of 94.3 Wh kg-1 and good cyclic stability. Besides, the assembled Zn//PVA/LiCl/ZnCl2(gel)//OLCK4 ZIC can also achieve energy density of 134.4 Wh kg-1 at 0.1 A/g. This work provides a novel design strategy by incorporating abundant O and N-containing functional groups to enhance energy density.
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- Hanfang Zhang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
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Wang Y, Sun S, Wu X, Liang H, Zhang W. Status and Opportunities of Zinc Ion Hybrid Capacitors: Focus on Carbon Materials, Current Collectors, and Separators. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:78. [PMID: 36988736 PMCID: PMC10060505 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01065-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zinc ion hybrid capacitors (ZIHCs), which integrate the features of the high power of supercapacitors and the high energy of zinc ion batteries, are promising competitors in future electrochemical energy storage applications. Carbon-based materials are deemed the competitive candidates for cathodes of ZIHC due to their cost-effectiveness, high electronic conductivity, chemical inertness, controllable surface states, and tunable pore architectures. In recent years, great research efforts have been devoted to further improving the energy density and cycling stability of ZIHCs. Reasonable modification and optimization of carbon-based materials offer a remedy for these challenges. In this review, the structural design, and electrochemical properties of carbon-based cathode materials with different dimensions, as well as the selection of compatible, robust current collectors and separators for ZIHCs are discussed. The challenges and prospects of ZIHCs are showcased to guide the innovative development of carbon-based cathode materials and the development of novel ZIHCs.
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- Yanyan Wang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin, 150040, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin, 150040, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
- Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang, 515200, People's Republic of China.
- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), Jieyang, 522000, People's Republic of China.
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Guo J, Abbas SC, Huang H, Hua Z, Manik Mian M, Cao S, Ma X, Ni Y. Rational design of pyrrolic-N dominated carbon material derived from aminated lignin for Zn-ion supercapacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 641:155-165. [PMID: 36931214 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Developing highly efficient, sustainable carbon cathodes is essential for emerging Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZICs). Herein, lignin's novel chemical modification (amination) has been developed to produce high quantity pyrrolic-N moieties as active sites. Furthermore, chemically modified amine moieties in lignin are vital as a natural self-activating template to generate hierarchical porosity in the 2D (graphene-like) architecture with exceedingly high surface area (2926.4 m2g-1). The rationally introduced dominated pyrrolic-N moieties boost the Zn-ion storage capacity and reaction kinetics due to the dual energy storage mechanism and efficient charge transfer between pyrrolic-N and Zn+2 ions. Furthermore, the pyrrolic-N species are energetically favorable for the adsorption of Zn+2 ions by the formation of N-Zn+2 chemical bonds. Besides, the nitrogen oxides reduce the intrinsic resistance and induce a more polarized surface, resulting in high wettability and efficient transfer of electrolytes into the pores of hydrophobic carbon materials. Subsequently, the chemically modified lignin-derived activated carbon material (Chem-ACM) as a cathode in ZICs delivers a high capacity of 161.2 mA h g-1 at 1 A g-1 with the admirable energy density of 106.7 W h kg-1 at 897 W kg-1 and excellent retention capacity (94%) after 10,000 cycles. Mainly, the assembled quasi solid-state ZICs using Chem-ACM retains the remarkable storage capacity (202 mA h g-1 at 0.2 Ag-1) even at a high bending angle. Notably, the Chem-ACM has been further employed in symmetric supercapacitors as an electrode, and it displays exceptional specific capacitance of 354 Fg-1 at 0.5 Ag-1 with tremendous energy (43.5 W h kg-1) and the power density (0.53 kW kg-1). Additionally, the charge storage capability of Chem-ACM is positively dependent on high nitrogen contents, and it is extrapolated that pyrrolic-N moieties are dominant active sites. Hence, the designed amination-assisted biocarbon synthesis provides a new way to prepare high nitrogen-containing biocarbon for ZICs and further understand pyrrolic-N species' impact on Zn-ion storage.
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- Jiajia Guo
- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B5A3, Canada
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B5A3, Canada
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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- College of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B5A3, Canada.
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Hong D, Huang Q, Xu X, Chen B, Niu B, Zhang Y, Long D. Ascertaining Uncertain Nanopore Boundaries in 2D Images of Porous Materials for Accurate 3D Microstructural Reconstruction and Heat Transfer Performance Prediction. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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- Donghui Hong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Key Laboratory of Specially Functional Polymeric Materials and Related Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Wen F, Yan Y, Sun S, Li X, He X, Meng Q, Zhe Liu J, Qiu X, Zhang W. Synergistic effect of nitrogen and oxygen dopants in 3D hierarchical porous carbon cathodes for ultra-fast zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 640:1029-1039. [PMID: 36913835 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023]
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Zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor is one of the most promising electrochemical energy storage devices for the applications needing both high energy densities and power densities. Nitrogen doping is an effective way to enhance the capacitive performance of porous carbon cathodes in zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor. However, accurate evidence is yet needed to demonstrate how nitrogen dopants influence the charge storage of Zn2+ and H+ cations. Herein, we prepared 3D interconnected hierarchical porous carbon nanosheets by a one-step explosion method. The effect of nitrogen dopants on pseudocapacitance was analyzed by the electrochemical behaviors of as-prepared porous carbon samples with similar morphology and pore structure but different nitrogen and oxygen doping levels. Ex-situ XPS and DFT calculation demonstrate that nitrogen dopants promote the pseudocapacitive reactions by lowering the energy barrier for the change of oxidation states of carbonyl moieties. Owing to the improved pseudocapacitance by nitrogen/oxygen dopants and fast diffusion of Zn2+ ions in 3D interconnected hierarchical porous carbon matrix, the as-constructed ZIHCs show both high gravimetric capacitance (301 F g-1 at 0.1 A g-1) and excellent rate capability (a capacitance retention of 30% at 200 A g-1).
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- Fuwang Wen
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang 515200, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang 515200, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), 100 Waihuan Xi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, China; Jieyang Branch of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Rongjiang Laboratory), Jieyang 515200, China; Research Institute of Green Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT), Jieyang, Jieyang 515200, China.
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Guo C, Zhou J, Chen Y, Zhuang H, Li J, Huang J, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Li SL, Lan YQ. Integrated Micro Space Electrostatic Field in Aqueous Zn-Ion Battery: Scalable Electrospray Fabrication of Porous Crystalline Anode Coating. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202300125. [PMID: 36661867 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202300125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The inhomogeneous consumption of anions and direct contact between electrolyte and anode during the Zn-deposition process generate Zn-dendrites and side reactions that can aggravate the space-charge effect to hinder the practical implementation of zinc-metal batteries (ZMBs). Herein, electrospray has been applied for the scalable fabrication (>10 000 cm2 in a batch-experiment) of hetero-metallic cluster covalent-organic-frameworks (MCOF-Ti6 Cu3 ) nanosheet-coating (MNC) with integrated micro space electrostatic field for ZMBs anode protection. The MNC@Zn symmetric cell presents ultralow overpotential (≈72.8 mV) over 10 000 cycles at 1 mAh cm-2 with 20 mA cm-2 , which is superior to bare Zn and state-of-the-art porous crystalline materials. Theoretical calculations reveal that MNC with integrated micro space electrostatic field can facilitate the deposition-kinetic and homogenize the electric field of anode to significantly promote the lifespan of ZMBs.
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- Can Guo
- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 51 0006, P. R. China
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Zhang J, Gong X, Li X, Zeng F, Hao Z, Du Z, Xu J, Meng Z, Long B, Yu S, Tian H. Electron-ion conjugation sites co-constructed by defects and heteroatoms assisted carbon electrodes for high-performance aqueous energy storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 640:600-609. [PMID: 36878077 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.02.147] [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: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Rapid preparation strategies of carbon-based materials with a high power density and energy density are crucial for the large-scale application of carbon materials in energy storage. However, achieving these goals quickly and efficiently remains challenging. Herein, the rapid redox reaction of concentrated H2SO4 and sucrose was employed as a means to destroy the perfect carbon lattice to form defects and insert large numbers of heteroatoms into the defects to rapidly form electron-ion conjugated sites of carbon materials at room temperature. Among prepared samples, CS-800-2 showed an excellent electrochemical performance (377.7 F g-1, 1 A g-1) and high energy density in 1 M H2SO4 electrolyte owing to its large specific surface area and a significant number of electron-ion conjugated sites. Additionally, CS-800-2 exhibited desirable energy storage performance in other aqueous electrolytes containing various metal ions. The theoretical calculation results revealed increased charge density near the carbon lattice defects, and the presence of heteroatoms effectively reduced the adsorption energy of carbon materials toward cations. Accordingly, the constructed "electron-ion" conjugated sites comprising defects and heteroatoms on the super-large surface of carbon-based materials accelerated the pseudo-capacitance reactions on the material surface, thereby greatly enhancing the energy density of carbon-based materials without sacrificing power density. In sum, a fresh theoretical perspective for constructing new carbon-based energy storage materials was provided, promising for future development of high-performance energy storage materials and devices.
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- Jiayi Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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Xue B, Xu J, Feng Y, Ma M, Xiao R, Wang X. Morphology engineering of biomass-derived porous carbon from 3D to 2D towards boosting capacitive charge storage capability. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 642:736-746. [PMID: 37037079 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Carbon morphology significantly affects the capacitive performance of porous carbons. Biomass-derived porous carbons are usually restricted by inferior capacitive performance owing to their inherently three-dimensional (3D) blocked morphologies. Fabricating two-dimensional (2D) sheet-like morphology is expected to expose more inner space for better electrochemical performance, however, it needs to overcome the self-aggregation of biomass. The comprehensive understanding of how 2D morphology boosts capacitive performance remains challenging. Herein, we provide a morphology-regulating strategy to prepare 2D and 3D porous carbons and investigate the morphology effect on charge storage capability via both experimental data and theoretical simulations. 2D carbon exhibits better capacitance than 3D carbon in both electric double-layer capacitors (254 versus 211F g-1) and zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (320 versus 232F g-1), because the 2D carbon morphology not only improves the pore accessibility for higher double-layer capacitance, but also facilitates the exposure of active functional groups for more pseudocapacitance. Moreover, 2D morphology shortens pore length, leading to better anti-self-discharge capability. This study is beneficial to understanding the relationship between carbon morphology and capacitive performance and provides a facile strategy to upgrade biomass-derived porous carbons via morphology engineering.
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Yuan R, Wang H, Shang L, Hou R, Dong Y, Li Y, Zhang S, Chen X, Song H. Revealing the Self-Doping Defects in Carbon Materials for the Compact Capacitive Energy Storage of Zn-Ion Capacitors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:3006-3016. [PMID: 36601866 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Zn-ion capacitors are attracting great attention owing to the abundant and relatively stable Zn anodes but are impeded by the low capacitance of porous carbon cathodes with insufficient energy storage sites. Herein, using ball-milled graphene with different defect densities as the models, we reveal that the self-doping defects of carbon show a capacitive energy storage behavior with robust charge-transfer kinetics, providing a capacitance contribution of ca. 90 F g-1 per unit of defect density (AD/AG value from Raman spectra) in both aqueous and organic electrolytes. Furthermore, a simple NaCl-assisted ball-milling method is developed to prepare novel graphene blocks (BSG) with abundant self-doping defect density, enriched pores, balanced electric conductivity, and high compact density (0.83 g cm-3). The optimized ion and electron transfer paths promote efficient utilization of the self-doping defects in BSG, contributing to improved gravimetric and volumetric capacitance (224 F g-1/186 F cm-3 at 0.5 A g-1) and remarkable rate performance (52.2% capacitance retention at 20 A g-1). The defect engineering strategy may open up a new avenue to improve the capacitive performance of dense carbons for Zn-ion capacitors.
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- Renlu Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, P. R. China
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- College of New Energy, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao266580, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resources Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Process and Technology for Materials, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing100029, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Wang L, Jia D, Yue L, Zhang H, Liu J. Hierarchical Porous Doped Carbon Plates Derived from Chitosan Aerogel as Cathode for High Performance Zn‐ion Hybrid Capacitor. ChemElectroChem 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Yu Zhang
- College of Material Science and Engineering Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 Shandong China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 Shandong China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Anhui University of Technology Ma'anshan 243002 Anhui China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 Shandong China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 Shandong China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 Shandong China
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Gu F, Ji R, Sun Q, Chen S, Bai R, Shen Y, Liu X, Song Y, Han J, Jiang X, Cheng H, Xue J. Coassisted carbonization with HCOOK/(HCOO) 2Ca for the fabrication of bamboo-derived oxygen-doped porous carbons exhibiting high-performance sorption of diethyl phthalate from aqueous solutions. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 367:128310. [PMID: 36370946 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Porous carbons are excellent sorbents for removing organic pollutants. Green conversion of biowaste into advanced porous carbons is crucial for industrialized production and practical applications, which, however, have rarely been investigated. This study develops a coassisted carbonization method for the preparation of porous carbons with the environmentally friendly agents HCOOK and (HCOO)2Ca for the first time. The bamboo waste-derived hydrochar was transformed into oxygen-doped porous carbons, which displayed a large surface area and pore volume, abundant oxygen content, graphene structure and many surface functional groups. These properties contributed to the extremely high sorption of large quantities of diethyl phthalate, which reached 761 mg g-1. Surface adsorption, including pore filling, hydrogen bonding, and π-π stacking, rather than partitioning, was the main sorption process. Therefore, this study provides a sustainable and promising route for the preparation of porous carbons that can be applied in the efficient removal of organic pollutants.
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- Fei Gu
- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China; Beijing Construction Engineering Environmental Remediation Co., Ltd., Beijing 100015, PR China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, PR China
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- College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China; Beijing Construction Engineering Environmental Remediation Co., Ltd., Beijing 100015, PR China.
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China; New Zealand Forest Research Institute (Scion), Christchurch 8440, New Zealand
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Yu H, Chen X, Zhou J, Wang H. Tannin-Derived Ordered Mesoporous Carbon Cathode for Zn-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitor with Remarkable Energy Density. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Haichao Yu
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou310018, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou310018, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou310018, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou310018, People’s Republic of China
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Shi X, Xie J, Yang F, Wang F, Zheng D, Cao X, Yu Y, Liu Q, Lu X. Compacting Electric Double Layer Enables Carbon Electrode with Ultrahigh Zn Ion Storage Capability. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202214773. [PMID: 36300583 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202214773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Carbon-based cathodes for aqueous zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSCs) typically undergo low Zn ion storage capability due to their electric double layer capacitance (EDLC) energy storage mechanism that is restricted by specific surface area and thickness of electric double layer (EDL). Here, we report a universal surface charge modulation strategy to effectively enhance the capacitance of carbon materials by decreasing the thickness of EDL. Amino groups with lone pair electrons were chosen to increase the surface charge density and enhanced the interaction between carbon electrode and Zn ions, thus effectively compacting the EDL. Consequently, amino functionalized porous carbon based ZHSCs can deliver an ultrahigh capacity of 255.2 mAh g-1 along with excellent cycling stability (95.5 % capacity retention after 50 000 cycles) in 1 M ZnCl2 electrolyte. This study demonstrates the feasibility of EDL modified carbon as Zn2+ storage cathode and great prospect for constructing high performance ZHSCs.
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- Xin Shi
- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, 529020, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- MOE of the Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, The Key Lab of Low-carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China.,School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, 529020, P. R. China
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Wu M, Zheng W, Hu X, Zhan F, He Q, Wang H, Zhang Q, Chen L. Exploring 2D Energy Storage Materials: Advances in Structure, Synthesis, Optimization Strategies, and Applications for Monovalent and Multivalent Metal-Ion Hybrid Capacitors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2205101. [PMID: 36285775 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The design and development of advanced energy storage devices with good energy/power densities and remarkable cycle life has long been a research hotspot. Metal-ion hybrid capacitors (MHCs) are considered as emerging and highly prospective candidates deriving from the integrated merits of metal-ion batteries with high energy density and supercapacitors with excellent power output and cycling stability. The realization of high-performance MHCs needs to conquer the inevitable imbalance in reaction kinetics between anode and cathode with different energy storage mechanisms. Featured by large specific surface area, short ion diffusion distance, ameliorated in-plane charge transport kinetics, and tunable surface and/or interlayer structures, 2D nanomaterials provide a promising platform for manufacturing battery-type electrodes with improved rate capability and capacitor-type electrodes with high capacity. In this article, the fundamental science of 2D nanomaterials and MHCs is first presented in detail, and then the performance optimization strategies from electrodes and electrolytes of MHCs are summarized. Next, the most recent progress in the application of 2D nanomaterials in monovalent and multivalent MHCs is dealt with. Furthermore, the energy storage mechanism of 2D electrode materials is deeply explored by advanced characterization techniques. Finally, the opportunities and challenges of 2D nanomaterials-based MHCs are prospected.
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- Mengcheng Wu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong S.A.R., 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China
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Kulkarni P, Kumar Beere H, Jalalah M, Alsaiari M, Geetha Balakrishna R, Harraz FA, Ghosh D. Developing a high-performance aqueous zinc battery with Zn2+ pre-intercalated V3O7·H2O cathode coupled with surface engineered metallic zinc anode. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zhan F, Wang H, He Q, Xu W, Chen J, Ren X, Wang H, Liu S, Han M, Yamauchi Y, Chen L. Metal-organic frameworks and their derivatives for metal-ion (Li, Na, K and Zn) hybrid capacitors. Chem Sci 2022; 13:11981-12015. [PMID: 36349101 PMCID: PMC9600411 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc04012c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Metal-ion hybrid capacitors (MIHCs) hold particular promise for next-generation energy storage technologies, which bridge the gap between the high energy density of conventional batteries and the high power density and long lifespan of supercapacitors (SCs). However, the achieved electrochemical performance of available MIHCs is still far from practical requirements. This is primarily attributed to the mismatch in capacity and reaction kinetics between the cathode and anode. In this regard, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives offer great opportunities for high-performance MIHCs due to their high specific surface area, high porosity, topological diversity, and designable functional sites. In this review, instead of simply enumerating, we critically summarize the recent progress of MOFs and their derivatives in MIHCs (Li, Na, K, and Zn), while emphasizing the relationship between the structure/composition and electrochemical performance. In addition, existing issues and some representative design strategies are highlighted to inspire breaking through existing limitations. Finally, a brief conclusion and outlook are presented, along with current challenges and future opportunities for MOFs and their derivatives in MIHCs.
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- Feiyang Zhan
- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 P. R. China
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project and International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia
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- JST-ERATO Yamauchi Materials Space-Tectonics Project and International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University Chongqing 401331 P. R. China
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Wang L, Peng M, Chen J, Hu T, Yuan K, Chen Y. Eliminating the Micropore Confinement Effect of Carbonaceous Electrodes for Promoting Zn-Ion Storage Capability. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2203744. [PMID: 35951671 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Zinc-ion capacitors (ZICs) are promising technology for large-scale energy storage by integrating the attributes of supercapacitors and zinc-ion batteries. Unfortunately, the insufficient Zn2+ -storage active sites of carbonaceous cathode materials and the mismatch of pore sizes with charge carriers lead to unsatisfactory Zn2+ storage capability. Herein, new insights for boosting Zn2+ storage capability of activated nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbon materials (ANHPC-x) are reported by effectively eliminating the micropore confinement effect and synchronously elevating the utilization of active sites. Therefore, the best-performed ANHPC-2 delivers impressive electrochemical properties for ZICs in terms of excellent capacity (199.1 mAh g-1 ), energy density (155.2 Wh kg-1 ), and durability (65 000 cycles). Systematic ex situ characterizations together with in situ electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance and Raman spectra measurements reveal that the remarkable electrochemical performance is assigned to the synergism of the Zn2+ , H+ , and SO4 2- co-adsorption mechanism and reversible chemical adsorption. Furthermore, the ANHPC-2-based quasi-solid-state ZIC demonstrates excellent electrochemical capability with an ultralong lifespan of up to 100 000 cycles. This work not only provides a promising strategy to improve the Zn2+ storage capability of carbonaceous materials but also sheds lights on charge-storage mechanism and advanced electrode materials' design for ZICs toward practical applications.
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- Li Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330031, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis/Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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Wang D, Sun Z, Han X. Eutectic salt induced self-activation technique for porous graphene-like carbon nanosheets as the high-capacity cathodes for Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Ma XF, Li HY, Zhu X, Ren W, Zhang X, Diao J, Xie B, Huang G, Wang J, Pan F. Switchable and Strain-Releasable Mg-Ion Diffusion Nanohighway Enables High-Capacity and Long-Life Pyrovanadate Cathode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2202250. [PMID: 35655327 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202202250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs) suffer from low capacity and poor cyclability of cathode materials, which is due to the sluggish Mg2+ diffusion kinetics and large lattice strain. Here, a layer-interweaving mechanism in lamellar cathode to simultaneously facilitate Mg2+ diffusion and release Mg2+ -insertion strain is reported. In the Cu3 V2 O7 (OH)2 ·2H2 O (CVOH) cathode, Mg2+ diffusion highways are generated by the vertical interweaving of CVOH layers and V6 O13 layers that nucleate in CVOH during discharging, which are switchable by Mg2+ insertion/extraction. These highways enhance the Mg2+ diffusion coefficient by three orders of magnitude and release 50% Mg2+ -insertion strain. This enables CVOH to exhibit a high capacity of 262 mAh g-1 at high current density of 250 mA g-1 in aqua, and extremely low capacity loss of 0.0004% per cycle in the activated carbon//CVOH cell. This work inspires designing the magnesiation phase transformation of electrodes to resolve both kinetic and strain issues for high-performance RMBs.
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- Xiu-Fen Ma
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Materials and Energy Division, Beijing Computational Science Research Center, Beijing, 100193, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Xu Z, Li M, Sun W, Tang T, Lu J, Wang X. An Ultrafast, Durable, and High-Loading Polymer Anode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries and Supercapacitors. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200077. [PMID: 35355338 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zn metal has shown promise as an anode material for grid-level energy storage, yet is challenged by dendritic growth and low Coulombic efficiency. Herein, an ultrafast, stable, and high-loading polymer anode for aqueous Zn-ion batteries and capacitors (ZIBs and ZICs) is developed by engineering both the electrode and electrolyte. The anode polymer is rationally prepared to have a suitable electronic structure and a large π-conjugated structure, whereas the electrolyte is manufactured based on the superiority of triflate anions over sulfate anions, as analyzed and confirmed via experiments and simulations. This dual engineering results in an optimal polymer anode with a low discharge potential, near-theoretical capacity, ultrahigh-loading capability (≈50 mg cm-2 ), ultrafast rate (100 A g-1 ), and ultralong lifespan (one million cycles). Its mechanism involves reversible Zn2+ /proton co-storage at the carbonyl site. When the polymer anode is coupled with cathodes for both ZIB and ZIC applications, the devices demonstrate ultrahigh power densities and ultralong lifespans, far surpassing those of corresponding Zn-metal-based devices.
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- Zhixiao Xu
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW., Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 Cass Ave, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW., Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW., Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 Cass Ave, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW., Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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Gao X, Li Y, Yin W, Lu X. Recent Advances of Carbon Materials in Anodes for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200092. [PMID: 35641414 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Carbon-based materials have been successfully applied in the zinc ion batteries to improve the energy storage capability and durability of zinc anodes. In this review, four types of carbon materials (conventional carbons, fiber-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, graphene and other 2D carbon materials) are introduced based on the electrode preparation, physicochemical property and battery performance. Several modification strategies are also illustrated, such as heteroatom doping, hierarchical design and metal/carbon composites. Besides the discussion of existing issues of zinc anodes, the structure-performance relationships are analyzed in depth. Finally, conclusive remarks of this review are summarized and prospects of the future improvement are proposed.
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- Xingyuan Gao
- Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Engineering Technology Development Center of Advanced Materials & Energy Saving and Emission Reduction in Guangdong Colleges and Universities, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou, 510303, China.,The Key Lab of Low-Carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Engineering Technology Development Center of Advanced Materials & Energy Saving and Emission Reduction in Guangdong Colleges and Universities, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou, 510303, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Engineering Technology Development Center of Advanced Materials & Energy Saving and Emission Reduction in Guangdong Colleges and Universities, Guangdong University of Education, Guangzhou, 510303, China
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- The Key Lab of Low-Carbon Chem & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinorganic and Synthetic Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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Jing X, Ma Y, Wang F, Li W, Wang D. CO
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- Xiaoyun Jing
- School of Resource and Environmental Science Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy Wuhan University 430072 Wuhan China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Science Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy Wuhan University 430072 Wuhan China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Science Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy Wuhan University 430072 Wuhan China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Science Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy Wuhan University 430072 Wuhan China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Science Hubei International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Sustainable Resource and Energy Wuhan University 430072 Wuhan China
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Production of a hybrid capacitive storage device via hydrogen gas and carbon electrodes coupling. Nat Commun 2022; 13:2805. [PMID: 35589703 PMCID: PMC9120448 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-30450-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Conventional electric double-layer capacitors are energy storage devices with a high specific power and extended cycle life. However, the low energy content of this class of devices acts as a stumbling block to widespread adoption in the energy storage field. To circumvent the low-energy drawback of electric double-layer capacitors, here we report the assembly and testing of a hybrid device called electrocatalytic hydrogen gas capacitor containing a hydrogen gas negative electrode and a carbon-based positive electrode. This device operates using pH-universal aqueous electrolyte solutions (i.e., from 0 to 14) in a wide temperature range (i.e., from - 70 °C to 60 °C). In particular, we report specific energy and power of 45 Wh kg-1 and 458 W kg-1 (both values based on the electrodes' active materials mass), respectively, at 1 A g-1 and 25 °C with 9 M H3PO4 electrolyte solution. The device also enables capacitance retention of 85% (final capacitance of about 114 F g-1) after 100,000 cycles at 10 A g-1 and 25 °C with 1 M phosphate buffer electrolyte solution.
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Yang L, Ji H, Meng C, Li Y, Zheng G, Chen X, Niu G, Yan J, Xue Y, Guo S, Cheng H. Intrinsically Breathable and Flexible NO 2 Gas Sensors Produced by Laser Direct Writing of Self-Assembled Block Copolymers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:17818-17825. [PMID: 35394746 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c02061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The surge in air pollution and respiratory diseases across the globe has spurred significant interest in the development of flexible gas sensors prepared by low-cost and scalable fabrication methods. However, the limited breathability in the commonly used substrate materials reduces the exchange of air and moisture to result in irritation and a low level of comfort. This study presents the design and demonstration of a breathable, flexible, and highly sensitive NO2 gas sensor based on the silver (Ag)-decorated laser-induced graphene (LIG) foam. The scalable laser direct writing transforms the self-assembled block copolymer and resin mixture with different mass ratios into highly porous LIG with varying pore sizes. Decoration of Ag nanoparticles on the porous LIG further increases the specific surface area and conductivity to result in a highly sensitive and selective composite to detect nitrogen oxides. The as-fabricated Ag/LIG gas sensor on a flexible polyethylene substrate exhibits a large response of -12‰, a fast response/recovery of 40/291 s, and a low detection limit of a few parts per billion at room temperature. Integrating the Ag/LIG composite on diverse fabric substrates further results in breathable gas sensors and intelligent clothing, which allows permeation of air and moisture to provide long-term practical use with an improved level of comfort.
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- Li Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Institute of Solid Mechanics, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Architecture and Art Design, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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