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Xu Y, Du Y, Chen H, Chen J, Ding T, Sun D, Kim DH, Lin Z, Zhou X. Recent advances in rational design for high-performance potassium-ion batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024. [PMID: 38855863 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00601h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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The growing global energy demand necessitates the development of renewable energy solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. To efficiently utilize renewable yet intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind power, there is a critical need for large-scale energy storage systems (EES) with high electrochemical performance. While lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been successfully used for EES, the surging demand and price, coupled with limited supply of crucial metals like lithium and cobalt, raised concerns about future sustainability. In this context, potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have emerged as promising alternatives to commercial LIBs. Leveraging the low cost of potassium resources, abundant natural reserves, and the similar chemical properties of lithium and potassium, PIBs exhibit excellent potassium ion transport kinetics in electrolytes. This review starts from the fundamental principles and structural regulation of PIBs, offering a comprehensive overview of their current research status. It covers cathode materials, anode materials, electrolytes, binders, and separators, combining insights from full battery performance, degradation mechanisms, in situ/ex situ characterization, and theoretical calculations. We anticipate that this review will inspire greater interest in the development of high-efficiency PIBs and pave the way for their future commercial applications.
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- Yifan Xu
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117585, Singapore.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Che C, Wu F, Li Y, Li Y, Li S, Wu C, Bai Y. Challenges and Breakthroughs in Enhancing Temperature Tolerance of Sodium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2402291. [PMID: 38635166 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Lithium-based batteries (LBBs) have been highly researched and recognized as a mature electrochemical energy storage (EES) system in recent years. However, their stability and effectiveness are primarily confined to room temperature conditions. At temperatures significantly below 0 °C or above 60 °C, LBBs experience substantial performance degradation. Under such challenging extreme contexts, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) emerge as a promising complementary technology, distinguished by their fast dynamics at low-temperature regions and superior safety under elevated temperatures. Notably, developing SIBs suitable for wide-temperature usage still presents significant challenges, particularly for specific applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and deep-space/polar explorations, which requires a thorough understanding of how SIBs perform under different temperature conditions. By reviewing the development of wide-temperature SIBs, the influence of temperature on the parameters related to battery performance, such as reaction constant, charge transfer resistance, etc., is systematically and comprehensively analyzed. The review emphasizes challenges encountered by SIBs in both low and high temperatures while exploring recent advancements in SIB materials, specifically focusing on strategies to enhance battery performance across diverse temperature ranges. Overall, insights gained from these studies will drive the development of SIBs that can handle the challenges posed by diverse and harsh climates.
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- Chang Che
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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Xu D, Wang Z, Liu C, Li H, Ouyang F, Chen B, Li W, Ren X, Bai L, Chang Z, Pan A, Zhou H. Water Catchers within Sub-Nano Channels Promote Step-by-Step Zinc-Ion Dehydration Enable Highly Efficient Aqueous Zinc-Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403765. [PMID: 38593813 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Zinc metal suffers from violent and long-lasting water-induced side reactions and uncontrollable dendritic Zn growth, which seriously reduce the coulombic efficiency (CE) and lifespan of aqueous zinc-metal batteries (AZMBs). To suppress the corresponding harmful effects of the highly active water, a stable zirconium-based metal-organic framework with water catchers decorated inside its sub-nano channels is used to protect Zn-metal. Water catchers within narrow channels can constantly trap water molecules from the solvated Zn-ions and facilitate step-by-step desolvation/dehydration, thereby promoting the formation of an aggregative electrolyte configuration, which consequently eliminates water-induced corrosion and side reactions. More importantly, the functionalized sub-nano channels also act as ion rectifiers and promote fast but even Zn-ions transport, thereby leading to a dendrite-free Zn metal. As a result, the protected Zn metal demonstrates an unprecedented cycling stability of more than 10 000 h and an ultra-high average CE of 99.92% during 4000 cycles. More inspiringly, a practical NH4V4O10//Zn pouch-cell is fabricated and delivers a capacity of 98 mAh (under high cathode mass loading of 25.7 mg cm-2) and preserves 86.2% capacity retention after 150 cycles. This new strategy in promoting highly reversible Zn metal anodes would spur the practical utilization of AZMBs.
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- Dongming Xu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Micro-Structures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Micro-Structures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Solid State Physics and Devices, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830046, China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Micro-Structures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Micro-Structures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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Xie J, Lin D, Lei H, Wu S, Li J, Mai W, Wang P, Hong G, Zhang W. Electrolyte and Interphase Engineering of Aqueous Batteries Beyond "Water-in-Salt" Strategy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2306508. [PMID: 37594442 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Aqueous batteries are promising alternatives to non-aqueous lithium-ion batteries due to their safety, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness. However, their energy density is limited by the narrow electrochemical stability window (ESW) of water. The "Water-in-salts" (WIS) strategy is an effective method to broaden the ESW by reducing the "free water" in the electrolyte, but the drawbacks (high cost, high viscosity, poor low-temperature performance, etc.) also compromise these inherent superiorities. In this review, electrolyte and interphase engineering of aqueous batteries to overcome the drawbacks of the WIS strategy are summarized, including the developments of electrolytes, electrode-electrolyte interphases, and electrodes. First, the main challenges of aqueous batteries and the problems of the WIS strategy are comprehensively introduced. Second, the electrochemical functions of various electrolyte components (e.g., additives and solvents) are summarized and compared. Gel electrolytes are also investigated as a special form of electrolyte. Third, the formation and modification of the electrolyte-induced interphase on the electrode are discussed. Specifically, the modification and contribution of electrode materials toward improving the WIS strategy are also introduced. Finally, the challenges of aqueous batteries and the prospects of electrolyte and interphase engineering beyond the WIS strategy are outlined for the practical applications of aqueous batteries.
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- Junpeng Xie
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
- 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, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, 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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Lu S, Xiao Q, Yang W, Wang X, Guo T, Xie Q, Ruan Y. Multi-heteroatom-doped porous carbon with high surface adsorption energy of potassium derived from biomass waste for high-performance supercapacitors. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128794. [PMID: 38110166 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Sustainable and renewable biomass-derived porous carbon (BPC) have garnered considerable attention owing to their low cost, high specific surface area, and outstanding electrochemical performance. However, the subpar energy density severely restricts the applications of BPC in high-energy-density devices. Herein, a high-surface-area porous carbon with multiple heteroatoms doping was derived from rapeseed meals by hydrothermal carbonization and high-temperature activation. The rapeseed meal-derived activated carbon (RMAC) exhibits a remarkable surface area of 3291 m2 g-1 and is doped with nitrogen (1.05 at.%), oxygen (7.4 at.%), phosphorus (0.31 at.%), and sulfur, resulting in an impressive specific capacitance of 416 F g-1 at 1 A g-1. Furthermore, even after 10,000 cycles, the optimized RMAC-800 electrode maintains 92 % of its initial capacitance, attesting to its exceptional performance. Through comprehensive density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the elements O, N, P, and S can significantly enhance the electron negativity and density, improving the adsorption and diffusion of K+ to attain a high capacitance. To assess the RMAC-800's practical performance, an asymmetric supercapacitor with 1 M [BMIM]BF4/AN electrolyte was produced that delivered a high energy density of 195.94 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 1125 W kg-1. Thus, we propose an eco-friendly strategy for producing BPC materials with outstanding electrochemical performance for supercapacitors.
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- Shengshang Lu
- Institute of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Institute of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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Albaik M, Sheikh Saleh D, Kauther D, Mohammed H, Alfarra S, Alghamdi A, Ghaboura N, Sindi IA. Bridging the gap: glucose transporters, Alzheimer's, and future therapeutic prospects. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1344039. [PMID: 38298219 PMCID: PMC10824951 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1344039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Glucose is the major source of chemical energy for cell functions in living organisms. The aim of this mini-review is to provide a clearer and simpler picture of the fundamentals of glucose transporters as well as the relationship of these transporters to Alzheimer's disease. This study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Electronic databases (PubMed and ScienceDirect) were used to search for relevant studies mainly published during the period 2018-2023. This mini-review covers the two main types of glucose transporters, facilitated glucose transporters (GLUTs) and sodium-glucose linked transporters (SGLTs). The main difference between these two types is that the first type works through passive transport across the glucose concentration gradient. The second type works through active co-transportation to transport glucose against its chemical gradient. Fluctuation in glucose transporters translates into a disturbance of normal functioning, such as Alzheimer's disease, which may be caused by a significant downregulation of GLUTs most closely associated with insulin resistance in the brain. The first sign of Alzheimer's is a lack of GLUT4 translocation. The second sign is tau hyperphosphorylation, which is caused by GLUT1 and 3 being strongly upregulated. The current study focuses on the use of glucose transporters in treating diseases because of their proven therapeutic potential. Despite this, studies remain insufficient and inconclusive due to the complex and intertwined nature of glucose transport processes. This study recommends further understanding of the mechanisms related to these vectors for promising future therapies.
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- Mai Albaik
- Department of Chemistry Preparatory Year Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology Preparatory Year Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Li M, Wang X, Meng J, Zuo C, Wu B, Li C, Sun W, Mai L. Comprehensive Understandings of Hydrogen Bond Chemistry in Aqueous Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308628. [PMID: 37910810 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Aqueous batteries are emerging as highly promising contenders for large-scale grid energy storage because of uncomplicated assembly, exceptional safety, and cost-effectiveness. The unique aqueous electrolyte with a rich hydrogen bond (HB) environment inevitably has a significant impact on the electrode materials and electrochemical processes. While numerous reviews have focused on the materials design and assembly of aqueous batteries, the utilization of HB chemistry is overlooked. Herein, instead of merely compiling recent advancements, this review presents a comprehensive summary and analysis of the profound implication exerted by HB on all components of the aqueous batteries. Intricate links between the novel HB chemistry and various aqueous batteries are ingeniously constructed within the critical aspects, such as self-discharge, structural stability of electrode materials, pulverization, solvation structures, charge carrier diffusion, corrosion reactions, pH sensitivity, water splitting, polysulfides shuttle, and H2 S evolution. By adopting a vantage point that encompasses material design, binder and separator functionalization, electrolyte regulation, and HB optimization, a critical examination of the key factors that impede electrochemical performance in diverse aqueous batteries is conducted. Finally, insights are rendered properly based on HB chemistry, with the aim of propelling the advancement of state-of-the-art aqueous batteries.
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- Ming Li
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Department of Physical Science & Technology, School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang, Hubei, 441000, 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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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, 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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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
- Hubei Longzhong Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology (Xiangyang Demonstration Zone), Xiangyang, Hubei, 441000, China
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Bai S, Huang Z, Liang G, Yang R, Liu D, Wen W, Jin X, Zhi C, Wang X. Electrolyte Additives for Stable Zn Anodes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2304549. [PMID: 38009799 PMCID: PMC10811481 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Zn-ion batteries are regarded as the most promising batteries for next-generation, large-scale energy storage because of their low cost, high safety, and eco-friendly nature. The use of aqueous electrolytes results in poor reversibility and leads to many challenges related to the Zn anode. Electrolyte additives can effectively address many such challenges, including dendrite growth and corrosion. This review provides a comprehensive introduction to the major challenges in and current strategies used for Zn anode protection. In particular, an in-depth and fundamental understanding is provided of the various functions of electrolyte additives, including electrostatic shielding, adsorption, in situ solid electrolyte interphase formation, enhancing water stability, and surface texture regulation. Potential future research directions for electrolyte additives used in aqueous Zn-ion batteries are also discussed.
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- Shengchi Bai
- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong SARChina
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong SARChina
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong Kong83 Tat Chee AvenueKowloonHong Kong SARChina
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- Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development of China National Petroleum Corporation (RIPED)Beijing100083China
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Wang F, Liu X, Mao J. Dynamic Regulation Achieving High-Performance La-Containing Prussian Blue Analogues for Aqueous K + Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:55848-55855. [PMID: 38013450 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Lanthanum (La), an "industrial aginomoto" element, exhibits that a small amount of introduction would greatly improve performance. However, La-containing Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) would be dissolved into aqueous solutions, which cannot act as a potassium-ion (K+) storage host. Here, an effective dynamic regulating strategy (chemical components and structures) is developed to overcome the high solubility of La-containing PBA in aqueous electrolytes and achieve high structural stability and superior aqueous K+ storage. For chemical component regulation, Fe3+ ions in the electrolyte fill the La3+ vacancies on the surface and the modified surface hinders the La atoms from further dissolving, and the remaining La atoms in bulk phase improve electron/ion transfer ability and amount of K+ storage. For the structure regulation, the material is transferred from the hexagon to the cubic lattice during charging-discharging procedures, achieving a highly thermodynamically optimal structure. The cathode presents ultrahigh capacities of 171, 155, 132, and 116 at current densities of 1, 2, 3, and 4 A g-1 respectively, and the capacity remains almost constant after 1000 cycles. The mechanism is revealed by experiments and density functional theory (DFT).
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- Fei Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Zhang K, Wang L, Ma C, Yuan Z, Wu C, Ye J, Wu Y. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Battery Technologies for High-Energy Aqueous Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2309154. [PMID: 37967335 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309154] [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: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Aqueous batteries have garnered significant attention in recent years as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, owing to their inherent safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. This study offers a comprehensive review of recent advancements, persistent challenges, and the prospects of aqueous batteries, with a primary focus on energy density compensation of various battery engineering technologies. Additionally, cutting-edge high-energy aqueous battery designs are emphasized as a reference for future endeavors in the pursuit of high-energy storage solutions. Finally, a dual-compatibility battery configuration perspective aimed at concurrently optimizing cycle stability, redox potential, capacity utilization for both anode and cathode materials, as well as the selection of potential electrode candidates, is proposed with the ultimate goal of achieving cell-level energy densities exceeding 400 Wh kg-1 .
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- Kaiqiang Zhang
- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 211816, China
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Zhang X, Xing P, Madanu TL, Li J, Shu J, Su BL. Aqueous batteries: from laboratory to market. Natl Sci Rev 2023; 10:nwad235. [PMID: 37859633 PMCID: PMC10583273 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwad235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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This perspective discusses the fundamental benefits and drawbacks of aqueous batteries and the challenges of the development of such battery technology from laboratory scale to industrial applications.
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- Xikun Zhang
- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry (CMI), University of Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry (CMI), University of Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry (CMI), University of Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry (CMI), University of Namur, Belgium
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, China
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry (CMI), University of Namur, Belgium
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, China
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Liu W, Huang Y, Cai Z, Tan Y, Huang B, Zhong H, Mai Y. Flexible All-in-one Quasi-Solid-State Batteries Enabled by Low-water-content Hydrogel Films. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2303480. [PMID: 37356057 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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The high conductivities and good mechanical properties of hydrogel electrolyte films are critical for energy storage devices with high flexibility, fast redox kinetics, and long life. Herein, a low water content (6.63 wt%) hydrogel film is prepared, and a favorable environment is created, with an electrochemical stability window of 2.26 V and a high ionic conductivity of 2.6 mS cm-1 . The hydrogel film exhibits good folding ability, low in-plane swelling, and anti-freezing abilities. These properties are benefitted by immobilizing free water molecules on the abundant oxygenic groups of polymer fibers in the hydrogel film, offering a unique 3D channel to allow Li+ to quickly transport along the polymer network. Therefore, the hydrogel film-based all-in-one flexible cell exhibits stable cycling performance with a retention of 81.8% of the initial capacity after 500 cycles at room temperature and 66.2% of capacity retention at -30 °C. Furthermore, the full cell with high cathode loading (≈21 mg cm-2 ) exhibits a high areal capacity of 2.5 mAh cm-2 (≈119 mAh g-1 ). The overall merits of flexible all-in-one quasi-solid-state batteries demonstrate high potential to be used for power wearable electronics.
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- Wei Liu
- Institute of New Energy Technology, College of Information Science and Technology Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of New Energy Technology, College of Information Science and Technology Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of New Energy Technology, College of Information Science and Technology Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of New Energy Technology, College of Information Science and Technology Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of New Energy Technology, College of Information Science and Technology Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of New Energy Technology, College of Information Science and Technology Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of New Energy Technology, College of Information Science and Technology Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Khan Z, Kumar D, Crispin X. Does Water-in-Salt Electrolyte Subdue Issues of Zn Batteries? ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300369. [PMID: 37220078 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300369] [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: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Zn-metal batteries (ZnBs) are safe and sustainable because of their operability in aqueous electrolytes, abundance of Zn, and recyclability. However, the thermodynamic instability of Zn metal in aqueous electrolytes is a major bottleneck for its commercialization. As such, Zn deposition (Zn2+ → Zn(s)) is continuously accompanied by the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) (2H+ → H2 ) and dendritic growth that further accentuate the HER. Consequently, the local pH around the Zn electrode increases and promotes the formation of inactive and/or poorly conductive Zn passivation species (Zn + 2H2 O → Zn(OH)2 + H2 ) on the Zn. This aggravates the consumption of Zn and electrolyte and degrades the performance of ZnB. To propel HER beyond its thermodynamic potential (0 V vs standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) at pH 0), the concept of water-in-salt-electrolyte (WISE) has been employed in ZnBs. Since the publication of the first article on WISE for ZnB in 2016, this research area has progressed continuously. Here, an overview and discussion on this promising research direction for accelerating the maturity of ZnBs is provided. The review briefly describes the current issues with conventional aqueous electrolyte in ZnBs, including a historic overview and basic understanding of WISE. Furthermore, the application scenarios of WISE in ZnBs are detailed, with the description of various key mechanisms (e.g., side reactions, Zn electrodeposition, anions or cations intercalation in metal oxide or graphite, and ion transport at low temperature).
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- Ziyauddin Khan
- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrköping, 60174, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrköping, 60174, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrköping, 60174, Sweden
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Lu M, Li T, Yang X, Liu Y, Xiang X. A Liquid-Phase Reaction Strategy to Construct Aqueous Sodium-Ion Batteries Anode with Enhanced Redox Reversibility and Cycling Stability. Chem Eng Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2023.118700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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Yuan D, Li X, Yao H, Li Y, Zhu X, Zhao J, Zhang H, Zhang Y, Jie ETJ, Cai Y, Srinivasan M. A Liquid Crystal Ionomer-Type Electrolyte toward Ordering-Induced Regulation for Highly Reversible Zinc Ion Battery. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206469. [PMID: 36646504 PMCID: PMC10015864 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Novel electrolyte is being pursued toward exploring Zn chemistry in zinc ion batteries. Here, a fluorine-free liquid crystal (LC) ionomer-type zinc electrolyte is presented, achieving simultaneous regulated water activity and long-range ordering of conduction channels and SEI. Distinct from water network or local ordering in current advances, long-range ordering of layered water channels is realized. Via manipulating water activity, conductivities range from ≈0.34 to 15 mS cm-1 , and electrochemical window can be tuned from ≈2.3-4.3 V. The Zn|Zn symmetric cell with LC gel exhibits highly reversible Zn stripping/plating at 5 mA cm-2 and 5 mAh cm-2 for 800 h, with retained ordering of water channels. The capability of gel for inducing in situ formation of long-range ordered layer SEI associated with alkylbenzene sulfonate anion is uncovered. V2 O5 /Zn cell with the gel shows much improved cycling stability comparing to conventional zinc electrolytes, where the preserved structure of V2 O5 is associated with the efficiently stabilized Zn anode by the gel. Via long-range ordering-induced regulation on ion transport, electrochemical stability, and interfacial reaction, the development of LC electrolyte provides a pathway toward advancing aqueous rechargeable batteries.
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- Du Yuan
- College of Materials Science and EngineeringChangsha University of Science and TechnologyChangshaHunan410004P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringChangsha University of Science and TechnologyChangshaHunan410004P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringChangsha University of Science and TechnologyChangshaHunan410004P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringChangsha University of Science and TechnologyChangshaHunan410004P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringChangsha University of Science and TechnologyChangshaHunan410004P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- Institute of Process EngineeringChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials ScienceInstitute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE)Nanjing University of Information Science and TechnologyNanjing210044China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringNanyang Technological UniversityBlock N4.150 Nanyang AvenueSingapore639798Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringNanyang Technological UniversityBlock N4.150 Nanyang AvenueSingapore639798Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringNanyang Technological UniversityBlock N4.150 Nanyang AvenueSingapore639798Singapore
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Wang H, Ye W, Yin B, Wang K, Riaz MS, Xie BB, Zhong Y, Hu Y. Modulating Cation Migration and Deposition with Xylitol Additive and Oriented Reconstruction of Hydrogen Bonds for Stable Zinc Anodes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202218872. [PMID: 36647214 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202218872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Highly reversible plating/stripping in aqueous electrolytes is one of the critical processes determining the performance of Zn-ion batteries, but it is severely impeded by the parasitic side reaction and dendrite growth. Herein, a novel electrolyte engineering strategy is first proposed based on the usage of 100 mM xylitol additive, which inhibits hydrogen evolution reaction and accelerates cations migration by expelling active H2 O molecules and weakening electrostatic interaction through oriented reconstruction of hydrogen bonds. Concomitantly, xylitol molecules are preferentially adsorbed by Zn surface, which provides a shielding buffer layer to retard the sedimentation and suppress the planar diffusion of Zn2+ ions. Zn2+ transference number and cycling lifespan of Zn∥Zn cells have been significantly elevated, overwhelmingly larger than bare ZnSO4 . The cell coupled with a NaV3 O8 cathode still behaves much better than the additive-free device in terms of capacity retention.
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- Hongfei Wang
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, P. R. China
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- Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou, 311231, P. R. China
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- Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou, 311231, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, P. R. China
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- Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou, 311231, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, P. R. China.,Hangzhou Institute of Advanced Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, Hangzhou, 311231, P. R. China
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Ma H, Wang X, Wang C, Zhang H, Ma X, Deng W, Chen R, Cao T, Chai Y, He Y, Ji W, Li R, Chen J, Ji J, Rao W, Xue M. Metal Halides for High-Capacity Energy Storage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205071. [PMID: 36366943 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205071] [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: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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High-capacity electrochemical energy storage systems are more urgently needed than ever before with the rapid development of electric vehicles and the smart grid. The most efficient way to increase capacity is to develop electrode materials with low molecular weights. The low-cost metal halides are theoretically ideal cathode materials due to their advantages of high capacity and redox potential. However, their cubic structure and large energy barrier for deionization impede their rechargeability. Here, the reversibility of potassium halides, lithium halides, sodium halides, and zinc halides is achieved through decreasing their dimensionality by the strong π-cation interactions between metal cations and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Especially, the energy densities of KI-, KBr-, and KCl-based materials are 722.2, 635.0, and 739.4 Wh kg-1 , respectively, which are higher than those of other cathode materials for potassium-ion batteries. In addition, the full-cell with 2D KI/rGO as cathode and graphite as anode demonstrates a lifespan of over 150 cycles with a considerable capacity retention of 57.5%. The metal halides-based electrode materials possess promising application prospects and are worthy of more in-depth researches.
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- Hui Ma
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Department of Physics, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Department of Physics, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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Tian Z, Yin J, Guo T, Zhao Z, Zhu Y, Wang Y, Yin J, Zou Y, Lei Y, Ming J, Bakr O, Mohammed OF, Alshareef HN. A Sustainable NH 4 + Ion Battery by Electrolyte Engineering. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202213757. [PMID: 36287573 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202213757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aqueous ammonium ion battery is a promising sustainable energy storage system. However, the side reactions originating from electrolytes (the water decomposition and host material dissolution) preclude its practical applications. Unlike the metal-based aqueous batteries, the idea of "ultrahigh concentrated electrolyte" is not feasible due to the strong hydrolysis of ammonium ions. Therefore, we propose an effective and sustainable strategy for the water hydrogen bond network modulation by adding sucrose into the electrolytes. The sucrose can form sucrose-water hydrogen bond networks to break the continuous water hydrogen bond network, thereby inhibiting water decomposition significantly. Moreover, the weak hydrogen bond interaction between ammonium and sucrose facilitates rapid ion migration, leading to an improved ionic conductivity. This work presents a new electrolyte modulating strategy for the practical application of aqueous ammonium ion batteries.
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- Zhengnan Tian
- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.,Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, KAUST Catalysis Center, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Wu S, Chen J, Su Z, Guo H, Zhao T, Jia C, Stansby J, Tang J, Rawal A, Fang Y, Ho J, Zhao C. Molecular Crowding Electrolytes for Stable Proton Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2202992. [PMID: 36156409 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202202992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Proton electrochemistry is promising for developing post-lithium energy storage devices with high capacity and rate capability. However, some electrode materials are vulnerable because of the co-intercalation of free water molecules in traditional acid electrolytes, resulting in rapid capacity fading. Here, the authors report a molecular crowding electrolyte with the usage of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) as a crowding agent, achieving fast and stable electrochemical proton storage and expanded working potential window (3.2 V). Spectroscopic characterisations reveal the formation of hydrogen bonds between water and PEG molecules, which is beneficial for confining the activity of water molecules. Molecular dynamics simulations confirm a significant decrease of free water fraction in the molecular crowding electrolyte. Dynamic structural evolution of the MoO3 anode is studied by in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction (XRD), revealing a reversible multi-step naked proton (de)intercalation mechanism. Surficial adsorption of PEG molecules on MoO3 anode works in synergy to alleviate the destructive effect of concurrent water desolvation, thereby achieving enhanced cycling stability. This strategy offers possibilities of practical applications of proton electrochemistry thanks to the low-cost and eco-friendly nature of PEG additives.
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- Sicheng Wu
- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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Li P, Hu N, Wang J, Wang S, Deng W. Recent Progress and Perspective: Na Ion Batteries Used at Low Temperatures. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3529. [PMID: 36234657 PMCID: PMC9565332 DOI: 10.3390/nano12193529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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With the rapid development of electric power, lithium materials, as a rare metal material, will be used up in 50 years. Sodium, in the same main group as lithium in the periodic table, is abundant in earth's surface. However, in the study of sodium-ion batteries, there are still problems with their low-temperature performance. Its influencing factors mainly include three parts: cathode material, anode material, and electrolyte. In the cathode, there are Prussian blue and Prussian blue analogues, layered oxides, and polyanionic-type cathodes in four parts, as this paper discusses. However, in the anode, there is hard carbon, amorphous selenium, metal selenides, and the NaTi2(PO4)3 anode. Then, we divide the electrolyte into four parts: organic electrolytes; ionic liquid electrolytes; aqueous electrolytes; and solid-state electrolytes. Here, we aim to find electrode materials with a high specific capacity of charge and discharge at lower temperatures. Meanwhile, high-electrical-potential cathode materials and low-potential anode materials are also found. Furthermore, their stability in air and performance degradation in full cells and half-cells are analyzed. As for the electrolyte, despite the aspects mentioned above, its electrical conductivity in low temperatures is also reported.
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- Peiyuan Li
- Research Center of Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, 100 Science Road, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Institute of Materials Science & Devices, School of Material Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Institute of Materials Science & Devices, School of Material Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Institute of Materials Science & Devices, School of Material Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215000, China
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- Institute of Materials Science & Devices, School of Material Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215000, China
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Jia BE, Thang AQ, Yan C, Liu C, Lv C, Zhu Q, Xu J, Chen J, Pan H, Yan Q. Rechargeable Aqueous Aluminum-Ion Battery: Progress and Outlook. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107773. [PMID: 35934834 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The high cost and scarcity of lithium resources have prompted researchers to seek alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. Among emerging "Beyond Lithium" batteries, rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs) are yet another attractive electrochemical storage device due to their high specific capacity and the abundance of aluminum. Although the current electrochemical performance of nonaqueous AIBs is better than aqueous AIBs (AAIBs), AAIBs have recently gained attention due to their low cost and enhanced safety. Extensive efforts are devoted to developing AAIBs in the last few years. Yet, it is still challenging to achieve stable electrodes with good electrochemical performance and electrolytes without side reactions. This review summarizes the recent progress in the exploration of anode and cathode materials and the selection of electrolytes of AAIBs. Lastly, the main challenges and future research outlook of high-performance AAIBs are also presented.
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- Bei-Er Jia
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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Zhou M, Bo Z, Ostrikov KK. Challenges and prospects of high-voltage aqueous electrolytes for energy storage applications. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:20674-20688. [PMID: 36052687 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp02795j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Aqueous electrolytes have attracted widespread attention as they are safe, environmentally benign and cost effective, holding great promise for future low-cost and sustainable energy storage devices. Nonetheless, the narrow electrochemical stability window caused by water electrolysis, as well as the trade-off between the stability window and other properties remain the bottleneck problem for the practical applications of aqueous electrolytes. Deep insights into the correlations between the microscopic physicochemical and electrochemical mechanisms and the macroscopic properties of aqueous electrolyte are essential for the envisaged applications, yet a systematic analysis of the recent progress in this area is still lacking. In this Perspective article, the basic mechanisms and influencing factors of water electrolysis including the hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions is critically examined. We systematically review the current state-of-the-art on high-voltage aqueous electrolytes focusing on the fundamental mechanisms of ion kinetics leading to dynamic electrolyte restructuring. Recent advances on the optimization of high-voltage aqueous electrolytes are also summarized. The existing challenges are identified and perspectives for exploring and developing future high-voltage aqueous electrolytes are provided.
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- Meiqi Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Institute for Thermal Power Engineering, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Institute for Thermal Power Engineering, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310027, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Centre for Materials Science, Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices, Centre for Waste-free World, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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Aqueous batteries have been considered as the most promising alternatives to the dominant lithium-based battery technologies because of their low cost, abundant resources and high safety. The output voltage of aqueous batteries is limited by the narrow stable voltage window of 1.23 V for water, which theoretically impedes further improvement of their energy density. However, the pH-decoupling electrolyte with an acidic catholyte and an alkaline anolyte has been verified to broaden the operating voltage window of the aqueous electrolyte to over 3 V, which goes beyond the voltage limitations of the aqueous batteries, making high-energy aqueous batteries possible. In this Review, we summarize the latest decoupled aqueous batteries based on pH-decoupling electrolytes from the perspective of ion-selective membranes, competitive redox couples and potential battery prototypes. The inherent defects and problems of these decoupled aqueous batteries are systematically analysed, and the critical scientific issues of this battery technology for future applications are discussed.
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Su Z, Chen J, Stansby J, Jia C, Zhao T, Tang J, Fang Y, Rawal A, Ho J, Zhao C. Hydrogen-Bond Disrupting Electrolytes for Fast and Stable Proton Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201449. [PMID: 35557499 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201449] [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: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rechargeable aqueous proton batteries are promising competitors for the next generation of energy storage systems with the fast diffusion kinetics and wide availability of protons. However, poor cycling stability is a big challenge for proton batteries due to the attachment of water molecules to the electrode surface in acid electrolytes. Here, a hydrogen-bond disrupting electrolyte strategy to boost proton battery stability via simultaneously tuning the hydronium ion solvation sheath in the electrolyte and the electrode interface is reported. By mixing cryoprotectants such as glycerol with acids, hydrogen bonds involving water molecules are disrupted leading to a modified hydronium ion solvation sheaths and minimized water activity. Concomitantly, glycerol absorbs on the electrode surface and acts to protect the electrode surface from water. Fast and stable proton storage with high rate capability and long cycle life is thus achieved, even at temperatures as low as -50 °C. This electrolyte strategy may be universal and is likely to pave the way toward highly stable aqueous energy storage systems.
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- Zhen Su
- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062, China
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- Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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Jia Z, Yang X, Shi HY, Hu S, Sun X. Stabilization of VOPO 4·2H 2O voltage and capacity retention in aqueous zinc batteries with a hydrogen bond regulator. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:5905-5908. [PMID: 35474475 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc00946c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The transformation of polyanion cathodes into oxides in aqueous Zn batteries results in voltage decay. Herein, we uncover a polyanion dissolution and oxide re-electrodeposition process for this transformation. Accordingly, the dissolution is inhibited by reducing the water activity in the electrolyte with the hydrogen bond regulator of glucose (Glu). In the 4 m Zn(OTf)2/5.5 m Glu electrolyte, the VOPO4·2H2O cathode maintains the redox reactions at a high voltage of 1.6 V/1.5 V with stable capacity retention during cycling at different rates. It also shows promising electrochemical activity and stability at temperatures down to -20 °C.
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- Zhongqiu Jia
- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeastern University, 3-11 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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Yan C, Wang Y, Deng X, Xu Y. Cooperative Chloride Hydrogel Electrolytes Enabling Ultralow-Temperature Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries by the Hofmeister Effect. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:98. [PMID: 35394219 PMCID: PMC8993986 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00836-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries have high potential applicability for energy storage due to their reliable safety, environmental friendliness, and low cost. However, the freezing of aqueous electrolytes limits the normal operation of batteries at low temperatures. Herein, a series of high-performance and low-cost chloride hydrogel electrolytes with high concentrations and low freezing points are developed. The electrochemical windows of the chloride hydrogel electrolytes are enlarged by > 1 V under cryogenic conditions due to the obvious evolution of hydrogen bonds, which highly facilitates the operation of electrolytes at ultralow temperatures, as evidenced by the low-temperature Raman spectroscopy and linear scanning voltammetry. Based on the Hofmeister effect, the hydrogen-bond network of the cooperative chloride hydrogel electrolyte comprising 3 M ZnCl2 and 6 M LiCl can be strongly interrupted, thus exhibiting a sufficient ionic conductivity of 1.14 mS cm-1 and a low activation energy of 0.21 eV at -50 °C. This superior electrolyte endows a polyaniline/Zn battery with a remarkable discharge specific capacity of 96.5 mAh g-1 at -50 °C, while the capacity retention remains ~ 100% after 2000 cycles. These results will broaden the basic understanding of chloride hydrogel electrolytes and provide new insights into the development of ultralow-temperature aqueous batteries.
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- Changyuan Yan
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Materials Science and Hydrogen Energy, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, China.
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Zhu K, Li Z, Sun Z, Liu P, Jin T, Chen X, Li H, Lu W, Jiao L. Inorganic Electrolyte for Low-Temperature Aqueous Sodium Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107662. [PMID: 35182110 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Aqueous sodium ion batteries have received widespread attention due to their great application potential and high safety. However, the serious capacity fading under low temperature dramatically restricts their practical application. Compared to flammable and toxic organic antifreezing additives, addition of common cheap inorganic inert additives to improve low-temperature performance is of interest scientifically. Herein, low-cost calcium chloride is served as antifreezing additive in 1 m NaClO4 aqueous electrolyte due to its strong interaction with water molecules. The freezing point of the optimized electrolyte is significantly reduced to below -50 °C with an ultrahigh ionic conductivity (7.13 mS cm-1 ) at -50 °C. All pure inorganic composition of the full battery delivers a high capacity of 74.5 mAh g-1 under 1 C (1 C = 150 mA g-1 ) at -30 °C. More importantly, when tested under 10 C at -30 °C, the battery can achieve an ultralong cycling stability of 6000 cycles with no obvious capacity decay, indicating fast Na+ transport under low temperature. Significantly, this work provides an easy-to-operate strategy by adding cheap inorganic salt to develop high-performance low-temperature aqueous batteries.
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- Kunjie Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030035, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Material Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030035, China
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Tang C, Li M, Du J, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Wang G, Shi X, Li Y, Liu J, Lian C, Li L. Supramolecular-induced 2.40 V 130 °C working-temperature-range supercapacitor aqueous electrolyte of lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl) imide in dimethyl sulfoxide-water. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 608:1162-1172. [PMID: 34735852 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.10.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Increasing the electrochemical stability window and working temperature range of supercapacitor aqueous electrolyte is the major task in order to advance aqueous electrolyte-based supercapacitors. Here, a supramolecular induced new electrolyte of lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl) imide (LiTFSI) in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and water co-solvent system is proposed. Adjusting the coordination structure among LiTFSI, DMSO, and water in the electrolyte via supramolecular interactions results in its high ionic conductivity, low viscosity, wide electrochemical stability window, and large working temperature range. The new electrolyte-based supercapacitors can work in 2.40 V working potential and 130 °C working-temperature range from -40 to 90 °C. The devices exhibit good electrochemical performances, especially the energy density over 21 Wh kg-1, which is much higher than that with traditional aqueous electrolytes (<10 Wh kg-1). The work paves a way to develop high-performance aqueous electrolytes for supercapacitors.
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- Cheng Tang
- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Instrument Analysis Center of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, Xianning West Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China.
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Zhao Y, Lu Y, Li H, Zhu Y, Meng Y, Li N, Wang D, Jiang F, Mo F, Long C, Guo Y, Li X, Huang Z, Li Q, Ho JC, Fan J, Sui M, Chen F, Zhu W, Liu W, Zhi C. Few-layer bismuth selenide cathode for low-temperature quasi-solid-state aqueous zinc metal batteries. Nat Commun 2022; 13:752. [PMID: 35136082 PMCID: PMC8825835 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-28380-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The performances of rechargeable batteries are strongly affected by the operating environmental temperature. In particular, low temperatures (e.g., ≤0 °C) are detrimental to efficient cell cycling. To circumvent this issue, we propose a few-layer Bi2Se3 (a topological insulator) as cathode material for Zn metal batteries. When the few-layer Bi2Se3 is used in combination with an anti-freeze hydrogel electrolyte, the capacity delivered by the cell at −20 °C and 1 A g−1 is 1.3 larger than the capacity at 25 °C for the same specific current. Also, at 0 °C the Zn | |few-layer Bi2Se3 cell shows capacity retention of 94.6% after 2000 cycles at 1 A g−1. This behaviour is related to the fact that the Zn-ion uptake in the few-layer Bi2Se3 is higher at low temperatures, e.g., almost four Zn2+ at 25 °C and six Zn2+ at −20 °C. We demonstrate that the unusual performance improvements at low temperatures are only achievable with the few-layer Bi2Se3 rather than bulk Bi2Se3. We also show that the favourable low-temperature conductivity and ion diffusion capability of few-layer Bi2Se3 are linked with the presence of topological surface states and weaker lattice vibrations, respectively. The performances of rechargeable batteries are detrimentally affected by low temperatures (e.g., < 0 °C). Here, the authors report a few-layer Bi2Se3 material capable of improving battery cycling performances when operational temperatures are shifted from +25 °C to −20 °C.
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- Yuwei Zhao
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- International Center for Quantum Design of Functional Materials (ICQD), Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Microstructure and Properties of Advanced Materials, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- International Center for Quantum Design of Functional Materials (ICQD), Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. .,Centre for Functional Photonics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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Zhao J, Shi M, Wu Y, Zhang P, Tan X, Kang X, Chu W, Wu Z, Li Y. High electrochemical stability of octahedral LiMn2O4 cathode material in aqueous and organic lithium-ion batteries. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Wu S, Su B, Sun M, Gu S, Lu Z, Zhang K, Yu DYW, Huang B, Wang P, Lee CS, Zhang W. Dilute Aqueous-Aprotic Hybrid Electrolyte Enabling a Wide Electrochemical Window through Solvation Structure Engineering. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2102390. [PMID: 34463369 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202102390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The application of superconcentrated aqueous electrolytes has shown great potential in developing high-voltage electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). However, the broadening of the electrochemical window of such superconcentrated electrolytes is at the expense of their high cost, low ionic conductivity, high density, and narrow operating temperature range. Herein, the electrochemical window of water (>3 V) at low salt concentration (3 m) is expanded by using an aprotic solvent, i.e., trimethyl phosphate (TMP), to regulate the solvation structure of the electrolyte. Benefiting from the low salt concentration, such electrolyte is simultaneously featured with high ionic conductivity, low density, and wide temperature compatibility. Based on the dilute hybrid electrolyte, EDLCs constructed by using porous graphene electrodes are able to operate within an enlarged voltage range of 0-2.4 V at a wide range of temperatures from -20 to 60 °C. They also present excellent rate capability and cycle stability, i.e., 83% capacitance retention after 100 000 cycles. Density functional theory calculations verify that TMP induces a significant electronic modulation for the bonding environment of the electrolyte. This enables the stronger binding of Na+ -H2 O with freely migrating TMP to expand the voltage window to exceed the potential limitation of aqueous electrolytes.
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- Shuilin Wu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518055, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials and CityU-CAS Joint Laboratory of Functional Materials and Devices, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong, China
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Su Z, Chen J, Ren W, Guo H, Jia C, Yin S, Ho J, Zhao C. "Water-in-Sugar" Electrolytes Enable Ultrafast and Stable Electrochemical Naked Proton Storage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2102375. [PMID: 34499420 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202102375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Proton is an ideal charge carrier for rechargeable batteries due to its small ionic radius, ultrafast diffusion kinetics and wide availability. However, in commonly used acid electrolytes, the co-interaction of polarized water and proton (namely hydronium) with electrode materials often causes electrode structural distortions. The hydronium adsorption on electrode surfaces also facilitates hydrogen evolution as an unwanted side reaction. Here, a "water-in-sugar" electrolyte with high concentration of glucose dissolved in acid to enable the naked proton intercalation, as well as an extended 3.9 V working potential window, is shown. A glucose-derived organic thin film is formed on electrode surface upon cycling. Molecular dynamics simulations reveal the significant decrease of free water in bulk electrolytes, while density functional theory calculations indicate that glucose preferentially binds to the electrode surface which can inhibit water adsorption. The scarcity of free water and the protective organic film work in synergy to suppress water interactions with the electrode surface, which enables the naked proton (de)intercalation. The "water-in-sugar" electrolyte significantly enhances a MoO3 electrode for stable cycling over 100 000 times. This facile electrolyte approach opens new avenues to aqueous electrochemistry and energy storage devices.
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- Zhen Su
- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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Tang P, Cao Y, Qiu W. Preparation and Properties of an Ultrahigh-Energy-Density Aqueous Supercapacitor with a Superconcentrated Electrolyte and a Sr-Modified Lanthanum Zirconate Flexible Electrode. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:24720-24730. [PMID: 34604654 PMCID: PMC8482463 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c03486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Although supercapacitors are considered to play a vital role in flexible electronic devices, there are still some problems that need to be overcome, such as low energy density and narrow electrochemical stability windows in aqueous electrolytes. Herein, we have successfully synthesized a series of Sr-modified La2Zr2O7 (LZO-x) nanofibers as a new electrode material by a facile electrospinning technique. To determine the best doping sample, the changes in structures and electrochemical performances of La2Zr2O7 (LZO-x) nanofibers with various Sr contents are investigated carefully. Then, the LZO-0.2 sample shows the highest capacitance (1445 mF·cm-2). Furthermore, we also develop a low-cost superconcentrated electrolyte, which achieves a wide electrochemical stability window of 2.7 V using a working electrode (LZO-0.2). Finally, we use the LZO-0.2 electrode and the superconcentrated electrolyte to fabricate a flexible supercapacitor device, which shows an excellent capacitance of 175 F·g-1 at a current density of 1.15 A·g-1. Moreover, the aqueous device has excellent cycle stability and outstanding flexibility, and the energy density of this device is 177.2 Wh·kg-1 and the corresponding power density is 1557.7 W·kg-1.
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- Peiyuan Tang
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China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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- China-Ukraine
Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Materials Joining and Advanced Manufacturing,
Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding Technology,
China-Ukraine Institute of Welding, Guangdong
Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, P. R. China
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China Advanced Institute for Soft Matter Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, P. R. China
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Jaumaux P, Yang X, Zhang B, Safaei J, Tang X, Zhou D, Wang C, Wang G. Localized Water‐In‐Salt Electrolyte for Aqueous Lithium‐Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202107389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Pauline Jaumaux
- Centre for Clean Energy Technology School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences University of Technology Sydney Sydney NSW 2007 Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences University of Technology Sydney Sydney NSW 2007 Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
- School of Optical and Electronic Information Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 P. R. China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences University of Technology Sydney Sydney NSW 2007 Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences University of Technology Sydney Sydney NSW 2007 Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences University of Technology Sydney Sydney NSW 2007 Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD 20742 USA
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences University of Technology Sydney Sydney NSW 2007 Australia
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Jaumaux P, Yang X, Zhang B, Safaei J, Tang X, Zhou D, Wang C, Wang G. Localized Water-In-Salt Electrolyte for Aqueous Lithium-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:19965-19973. [PMID: 34185948 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202107389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Water-in-salt (WIS) electrolytes using super-concentrated organic lithium (Li) salts are of interest for aqueous Li-ion batteries. However, the high salt cost, high viscosity, poor wettability, and environmental hazards remain a great challenge. Herein, we present a localized water-in-salt (LWIS) electrolyte based on low-cost lithium nitrate (LiNO3 ) salt and 1,5-pentanediol (PD) as inert diluent. The addition of PD maintains the solvation structure of the WIS electrolyte, improves the electrolyte stability via hydrogen-bonding interactions with water and NO3 - molecules, and reduces the total salt concentration. By in situ gelling the LWIS electrolyte with tetraethylene glycol diacrylate (TEGDA) monomer, the electrolyte stability window can be further expanded to 3.0 V. The as-developed Mo6 S8 |LWIS gel electrolyte|LiMn2 O4 (LMO) batteries delivered outstanding cycling performance with an average Coulombic efficiency of 98.53 % after 250 cycles at 1 C.
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- Pauline Jaumaux
- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.,School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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Aqueous electrolytes are the leading candidate to meet the surging demand for safe and low-cost storage batteries. Aqueous electrolytes facilitate more sustainable battery technologies due to the attributes of being nonflammable, environmentally benign, and cost effective. Yet, water's narrow electrochemical stability window remains the primary bottleneck for the development of high-energy aqueous batteries with long cycle life and infallible safety. Water's electrolysis leads to either hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) or oxygen evolution reaction (OER), which causes a series of dire consequences, including poor Coulombic efficiency, short device longevity, and safety issues. These are often showstoppers of a new aqueous battery technology besides the low energy density. Prolific progress has been made in the understanding of HER and OER from both catalysis and battery fields. Unfortunately, a systematic review on these advances from a battery chemistry standpoint is lacking. This review provides in-depth discussions on the mechanisms of water electrolysis on electrodes, where we summarize the critical influencing factors applicable for a broad spectrum of aqueous battery systems. Recent progress and existing challenges on suppressing water electrolysis are discussed, and our perspectives on the future development of this field are provided.
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- Yiming Sui
- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-4003, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-4003, United States
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Li Y, Zhou Z, Deng W, Li C, Yuan X, Hu J, Zhang M, Chen H, Li R. A Superconcentrated Water‐in‐Salt Hydrogel Electrolyte for High‐Voltage Aqueous Potassium‐Ion Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Yibo Li
- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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- School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China
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Zeng M, Chen M, Huang D, Lei S, Zhang X, Wang L, Cheng Z. Engineered two-dimensional nanomaterials: an emerging paradigm for water purification and monitoring. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2021; 8:758-802. [PMID: 34821315 DOI: 10.1039/d0mh01358g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Water scarcity has become an increasingly complex challenge with the growth of the global population, economic expansion, and climate change, highlighting the demand for advanced water treatment technologies that can provide clean water in a scalable, reliable, affordable, and sustainable manner. Recent advancements on 2D nanomaterials (2DM) open a new pathway for addressing the grand challenge of water treatment owing to their unique structures and superior properties. Emerging 2D nanostructures such as graphene, MoS2, MXene, h-BN, g-C3N4, and black phosphorus have demonstrated an unprecedented surface-to-volume ratio, which promises ultralow material use, ultrafast processing time, and ultrahigh treatment efficiency for water cleaning/monitoring. In this review, we provide a state-of-the-art account on engineered 2D nanomaterials and their applications in emerging water technologies, involving separation, adsorption, photocatalysis, and pollutant detection. The fundamental design strategies of 2DM are discussed with emphasis on their physicochemical properties, underlying mechanism and targeted applications in different scenarios. This review concludes with a perspective on the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in 2DM-enabled wastewater treatment and water-quality monitoring. This review can help to elaborate the structure-processing-property relationship of 2DM, and aims to guide the design of next-generation 2DM systems for the development of selective, multifunctional, programmable, and even intelligent water technologies. The global significance of clean water for future generations sheds new light and much inspiration in this rising field to enhance the efficiency and affordability of water treatment and secure a global water supply in a growing portion of the world.
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- Minxiang Zeng
- Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
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Tian H, Li Z, Feng G, Yang Z, Fox D, Wang M, Zhou H, Zhai L, Kushima A, Du Y, Feng Z, Shan X, Yang Y. Stable, high-performance, dendrite-free, seawater-based aqueous batteries. Nat Commun 2021; 12:237. [PMID: 33431888 PMCID: PMC7801520 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-20334-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Metal anode instability, including dendrite growth, metal corrosion, and hetero-ions interference, occurring at the electrolyte/electrode interface of aqueous batteries, are among the most critical issues hindering their widespread use in energy storage. Herein, a universal strategy is proposed to overcome the anode instability issues by rationally designing alloyed materials, using Zn-M alloys as model systems (M = Mn and other transition metals). An in-situ optical visualization coupled with finite element analysis is utilized to mimic actual electrochemical environments analogous to the actual aqueous batteries and analyze the complex electrochemical behaviors. The Zn-Mn alloy anodes achieved stability over thousands of cycles even under harsh electrochemical conditions, including testing in seawater-based aqueous electrolytes and using a high current density of 80 mA cm-2. The proposed design strategy and the in-situ visualization protocol for the observation of dendrite growth set up a new milestone in developing durable electrodes for aqueous batteries and beyond.
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- Huajun Tian
- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA
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- Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, W306, Engineering Building 2, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99352, USA
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA
- Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99352, USA
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA.
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- Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, W306, Engineering Building 2, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA.
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA.
- Energy Conversion and Propulsion Cluster, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 32826, USA.
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Ma H, Zhang H, Xue M. Research Progress and Practical Challenges of Aqueous Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACTA CHIMICA SINICA 2021. [DOI: 10.6023/a20100492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Dou Q, Wang Y, Wang A, Ye M, Hou R, Lu Y, Su L, Shi S, Zhang H, Yan X. "Water in salt/ionic liquid" electrolyte for 2.8 V aqueous lithium-ion capacitor. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2020; 65:1812-1822. [PMID: 36659121 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2020.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Development of high-voltage electrolytes with non-flammability is significantly important for future energy storage devices. Aqueous electrolytes are inherently non-flammable, easy to handle, and their electrochemical stability windows (ESWs) can be considerably expanded by increasing electrolyte concentrations. However, further breakthroughs of their ESWs encounter bottlenecks because of the limited salt solubility, leading to that most of the high-energy anode materials can hardly function reversibly in aqueous electrolytes. Here, by introducing a non-flammable ionic liquid as co-solvent in a lithium salt/water system, we develop a "water in salt/ionic liquid" (WiSIL) electrolyte with extremely low water content. In such WiSIL electrolyte, commercial niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5) material can operate at a low potential (-1.6 V versus Ag/AgCl) and contribute its full capacity. Consequently, the resultant Nb2O5-based aqueous lithium-ion capacitor is able to operate at a high voltage of 2.8 V along with long cycling stability over 3000 cycles, and displays comparable energy and power performance (51.9 Wh kg-1 at 0.37 kW kg-1 and 16.4 Wh kg-1 at 4.9 kW kg-1) to those using non-aqueous electrolytes but with improved safety performance and manufacturing efficiency.
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- Qingyun Dou
- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; School of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China; Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian 116000, China; Division of Energy Storage, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian 116000, China.
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