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Li Z, Yu D, Xie J, Tian F, Lei D, Wang C. The Lithium Storage Mechanism of Zero-Strain Anode Materials with Ultralong Cycle Lives. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38814138 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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At present, graphite is a widely used anode material in commercial lithium-ion batteries for its low cost, but the large volume expansion (about 10%) after fully lithiated makes the material prone to cracking and even surface stripping in the cycle. Therefore, the development of zero-strain anode materials (volume change <1%) is of great significance. LiAl5O8 is a zero-strain insertion anode material with a high theoretical specific capacity. However, the Li+ storage mechanism remains unclear, and the cycle life as well as fast-charging capability need to be greatly improved to meet the practical requirements. In this study, LiAl5O8 nanorods are prepared by utilizing aluminum ethoxide nanowires as a soft template and doped with the Zr element to further improve the Li+ diffusion coefficient and electronic conductivity, which in turn improves cycle and rate performances. The Zr-doped LiAl5O8 presents a high reversible capacity of 227.2 mAh g-1 after 20,000 cycles under 5 A g-1, which significantly outperforms the state-of-the-art anode materials. In addition, the Li+ storage mechanisms of LiAl5O8 and Zr-doped LiAl5O8 are clearly clarified with a variety of characterization techniques including nuclear magnetic resonance. This work greatly promotes the practical process of zero-strain insertion anode materials.
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- Zhenbang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Cheng H, Zhang Y, Cai X, Liu C, Wang Z, Ye H, Pan Y, Jia D, Lin H. Boosting Zinc Storage Performance of Li 3 VO 4 Cathode Material for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries via Carbon-Incorporation: A Study Combining Theory and Experiment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2305762. [PMID: 37759422 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202305762] [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: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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In the search for sustainable cathode materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs), vanadium (V)-based materials have garnered interest, primarily due to their abundance and multiple oxidation states. Among the contenders, Li3 VO4 (LiVO) stands out for its affordability, high specific capacity, and elevated ionic conductivity. However, its limited electrical conductivity results in significant resistance polarization, limiting its rate capability, especially under high currents. Through density functional theory (DFT) calculations, this study evaluates the electrochemical implications of carbon (C) incorporation within the LiVO matrix. The findings indicate that C integration significantly ameliorates the conductivity of LiVO. Moreover, C serves as a barrier, mitigating direct interactions between Zn2+ and LiVO, which in turn expedites Zn2+ diffusion. When considering various C materials for this role, glucose is emerged as the optimal candidate. The LiVO/C-glucose composite (LiVO/C-G) is observed to undergo dual phase transitions during charge-discharge cycles, resulting in an amorphous vanadium-oxygen (VO) derivative, paving the way for subsequent electrochemical reactions. Collectively, the insights pave a promising avenue for refining AZIB cathode design and performance.
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- Huanhuan Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, P. R. China
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Wang R, Wang L, Liu R, Li X, Wu Y, Ran F. "Fast-Charging" Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries from Perspective of Ion Diffusion in Crystal Structure. ACS NANO 2024; 18:2611-2648. [PMID: 38221745 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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"Fast-charging" lithium-ion batteries have gained a multitude of attention in recent years since they could be applied to energy storage areas like electric vehicles, grids, and subsea operations. Unfortunately, the excellent energy density could fail to sustain optimally while lithium-ion batteries are exposed to fast-charging conditions. In actuality, the crystal structure of electrode materials represents the critical factor for influencing the electrode performance. Accordingly, employing anode materials with low diffusion barrier could improve the "fast-charging" performance of the lithium-ion battery. In this Review, first, the "fast-charging" principle of lithium-ion battery and ion diffusion path in the crystal are briefly outlined. Next, the application prospects of "fast-charging" anode materials with various crystal structures are evaluated to search "fast-charging" anode materials with stable, safe, and long lifespan, solving the remaining challenges associated with high power and high safety. Finally, summarizing recent research advances for typical "fast-charging" anode materials, including preparation methods for advanced morphologies and the latest techniques for ameliorating performance. Furthermore, an outlook is given on the ongoing breakthroughs for "fast-charging" anode materials of lithium-ion batteries. Intercalated materials (niobium-based, carbon-based, titanium-based, vanadium-based) with favorable cycling stability are predominantly limited by undesired electronic conductivity and theoretical specific capacity. Accordingly, addressing the electrical conductivity of these materials constitutes an effective trend for realizing fast-charging. The conversion-type transition metal oxide and phosphorus-based materials with high theoretical specific capacity typically undergoes significant volume variation during charging and discharging. Consequently, alleviating the volume expansion could significantly fulfill the application of these materials in fast-charging batteries.
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- Rui Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu 730050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu 730050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu 730050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu 730050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu 730050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, Gansu 730050, China
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Li Z, Tian F, Li Y, Lei D, Wang C. Zero-Strain Insertion Anode Material of Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204875. [PMID: 36316239 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The insertion type materials are the most important anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, but their insufficient capacity is the bottleneck of practical application. Here, LiAl5 O8 nanowires with high theoretical capacity and Li-ions diffusion coefficient are prepared and studied as an insertion anode material, which exhibits zero-strain properties upon electrochemical cycling. However, the poor electronic conductivity of LiAl5 O8 definitely sacrifices the capacity and limits the rate performance. Therefore, compact LiAl5 O8 and carbon composite are further synthesized, in which nanosized LiAl5 O8 particles are uniformly embedded in an amorphous carbon matrix. It displays a reversible capacity of 490.9 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 , and the capacity rises continuously to 996.8 mAh g-1 after 1000 cycles due to the interfacial storage mechanism, that the excess Li+ ions can be accommodated in the grain boundaries and C/LiAl5 O8 interfaces.
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- Zhenbang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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Liu T, Liu Y, Niu C, Chao ZS. Pseudocapacitive contribution in amorphous FeVO4 cathode for lithium‐ion batteries. ChemElectroChem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202101493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Tianwei Liu
- Hunan University Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Mechanical Engineering UNITED STATES
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- Changsha University of Science and Technology College of Materials Science and Engineering CHINA
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- Hunan University College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Lushan South Road 410082 Changsha CHINA
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Li D, Xu Z, Zhang D, Pei C, Li T, Xiao T, Ni S. Ga 2O 3–Li 3VO 4/NC nanofibers toward superb high-capacity and high-rate Li-ion storage. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj04821j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Porous Ga2O3–Li3VO4/N-doped C nanofibers consisting of ultrafine nanoparticles embedded in nanoflakes were designed and firstly prepared via electrospinning, showing superb high-rate Li-ion storage.
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- Daobo Li
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- Analysis and Testing Center, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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Sun Y, Li C, Yang C, Dai G, Li L, Hu Z, Wang D, Liang Y, Li Y, Wang Y, Xu Y, Zhao Y, Liu H, Chou S, Zhu Z, Wang M, Zhu J. Novel Li 3 VO 4 Nanostructures Grown in Highly Efficient Microwave Irradiation Strategy and Their In-Situ Lithium Storage Mechanism. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2103493. [PMID: 34802197 PMCID: PMC8787407 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202103493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The investigation of novel growth mechanisms for electrodes and the understanding of their in situ energy storage mechanisms remains major challenges in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Herein, a novel mechanism for the growth of high-purity diversified Li3 VO4 nanostructures (including hollow nanospheres, uniform nanoflowers, dispersed hollow nanocubes, and ultrafine nanowires) has been developed via a microwave irradiation strategy. In situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and in situ transmission electron microscope observations are applied to gain deep insight into the intermediate Li3+ x VO4 and Li3+ y VO4 phases during the lithiation/delithiation mechanism. The first-principle calculations show that lithium ions migrate into the nanosphere wall rapidly along the (100) plane. Furthermore, the Li3 VO4 hollow nanospheres deliver an outstanding reversible capacity (299.6 mAh g-1 after 100 cycles) and excellent cycling stability (a capacity retention of 99.0% after 500 cycles) at 200 mA g-1 . The unique nanostructure offers a high specific surface area and short diffusion path, leading to fast thermal/kinetic reaction behavior, and preventing undesirable volume expansion during long-term cycling.
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- Yan Sun
- School of Chemistry and Life SciencesSuzhou University of Science and TechnologySuzhou CityJiangsu Province215009P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life SciencesSuzhou University of Science and TechnologySuzhou CityJiangsu Province215009P.R. China
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Advanced Photo‐electronics Materials and Energy Conversion DeviceSchool of ScienceXijing UniversityXi'an710123P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life SciencesSuzhou University of Science and TechnologySuzhou CityJiangsu Province215009P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life SciencesSuzhou University of Science and TechnologySuzhou CityJiangsu Province215009P.R. China
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- Institute for Carbon NeutralizationCollege of Chemistry and Materials EngineeringWenzhou UniversityWenzhouZhejiang325035P.R. China
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- Institute for Carbon NeutralizationCollege of Chemistry and Materials EngineeringWenzhou UniversityWenzhouZhejiang325035P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life SciencesSuzhou University of Science and TechnologySuzhou CityJiangsu Province215009P.R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic MaterialsKey Laboratory of Environment Functional Materials of Tangshan CityCollege of Materials Science and EngineeringNorth China University of Science and TechnologyTangshan CityHebei Province063210P.R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Advanced Photo‐electronics Materials and Energy Conversion DeviceSchool of ScienceXijing UniversityXi'an710123P.R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- Institute for Carbon NeutralizationCollege of Chemistry and Materials EngineeringWenzhou UniversityWenzhouZhejiang325035P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life SciencesSuzhou University of Science and TechnologySuzhou CityJiangsu Province215009P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life SciencesSuzhou University of Science and TechnologySuzhou CityJiangsu Province215009P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Life SciencesSuzhou University of Science and TechnologySuzhou CityJiangsu Province215009P.R. China
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Wang Z, Sun W, Tang D, Liu W, Meng F, Wei X, Liu J. In situ interfacial architecture of lithium vanadate-based cathode for printable lithium batteries. iScience 2021; 24:102666. [PMID: 34169241 PMCID: PMC8209272 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Most Li3VO4 anodes are obtained by pre-architecture methods in which Li3VO4 anode materials are prepared with more than six key processes including high-temperature annealing and long preparation time. Herein, we propose an in situ post-architecture strategy including Li3VO4-precursor solution (ink) preparation and then annealing at 250°C. The integrated Li3VO4 based electrode not only possesses good electrical conductivity and porous microstructure but also has superior stability because of Cu anchoring and inclusion by in situ catalysis. The integrated electrode demonstrates a high reversible capacity (865 mA h g-1 at 0.2 A g-1) and good cyclability (100% capacity retention after 200 cycles at 1 A g-1). More importantly, the post-architecture electrode has a high energy density of 773.8 Wh kg-1, much higher than reported Li3VO4-based materials, as well as most cathodes. Therefore, the electrode could be used to the printable cathode of low-voltage high-energy-density lithium batteries.
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- Zhuangzhuang Wang
- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.,Engineering Research Center of High-Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing, Ministry of Education, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- Future Energy Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.,Engineering Research Center of High-Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing, Ministry of Education, Hefei 230009, China.,Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials and Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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Mulaudzi I, Zhang Y, Ndlovu GF, Wu Y, Legodi MA, Ree T. Copper Doped Li
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- Isaac Mulaudzi
- Department of Chemistry University of Venda Thohoyandou 0950 South Africa
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering & School of Energy Science and Engineering Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 211816 China
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- Advanced Materials Division, Mintek Johannesburg South Africa
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-oriented Chemical Engineering & School of Energy Science and Engineering Nanjing Tech University Nanjing 211816 China
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- Department of Chemistry University of Venda Thohoyandou 0950 South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry University of Venda Thohoyandou 0950 South Africa
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Zhang S, Tan H, Rui X, Yu Y. Vanadium-Based Materials: Next Generation Electrodes Powering the Battery Revolution? Acc Chem Res 2020; 53:1660-1671. [PMID: 32709195 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.0c00362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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ConspectusAs the world transitions away from fossil fuels, energy storage, especially rechargeable batteries, could have a big role to play. Though rechargeable batteries have dramatically changed the energy landscape, their performance metrics still need to be further enhanced to keep pace with the changing consumer preferences along with the increasing demands from the market. For the most part, advances in battery technology rely on the continuing development of materials science, where the development of high-performance electrode materials helps to expand the world of battery innovation by pushing the limits of performance of existing batteries. This is where vanadium-based compounds (V-compounds) with intriguing properties can fit in to fill the gap of the current battery technologies.The history of experimenting with V-compounds (i.e., vanadium oxides, vanadates, vanadium-based NASICON) in various battery systems, ranging from monovalent-ion to multivalent-ion batteries, stretches back decades. They are fascinating materials that display rich redox chemistry arising from multiple valency and coordination geometries. Over the years, researchers have made use of the inherent ability of vanadium that undergoes metamorphosis between different coordination polyhedra accompanied by transitions in the oxidation state for reversible intercalation/insertion of more than one guest ions without breaking the structure apart. Such infinitely variable properties endow them with a wide range of electronic and crystallographic structures. The former attribute varies from insulators to metallic conductors while the latter feature gives rise to layered structures or 3D open tunnel frameworks that allow facile movement of a wide range of metal cations and guest species along the gallery. Accompanied by a growing stringent requirements for energy storage applications, most V-compounds face difficulty in resolving the problems of their own lack competitiveness mostly due to their intrinsically low ionic/electronic conductivity. The key to producing vanadium-based electrodes with the desired performance characteristics is the ability to fabricate and optimize them consistently to realize certain specifications through effective engineering strategies for property modulation.In this Account, we aim to provide a comprehensive article that correlates the fundamental of charge storage mechanism to crystallographic forms and design principle for V-compounds. More importantly, the essential roles played by engineering strategies in the property modulation of V-compounds are pinpointed to further explain the rationale behind their anomalous behavior. Apart from that, we further summarize the key theoretical and experimental results of some representative examples for tuning of properties. On the other hand, advances in characterization techniques are now sufficiently mature that they can be relied upon to understand the reaction mechanism of V-compounds by tracing real-time transformation and structural changes at the atomic scale during their working state. The mechanistic insights covered in this Account could be used as a fundamental guidance for several key strategies in electrode materials design in terms of dimension, morphology, composition, and architecture that govern the rate and degree of chemical reaction.
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- Shipeng Zhang
- State Key Lab Incubation Base of Photoelectric Technology and Functional Materials, International Collaborative Center on Photoelectric Technology and Nano Functional Materials, Institute of Photonics and Photon-Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy (DNL), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Dalian 116023, China
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Li Y, Liang X, Zhong G, Wang C, Wu S, Xu K, Yang C. Fiber-Shape Na 3V 2(PO 4) 2F 3@N-Doped Carbon as a Cathode Material with Enhanced Cycling Stability for Na-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:25920-25929. [PMID: 32401007 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c05490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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To overcome intrinsic low electronic conductance, delicately designed fiber-shape Na3V2(PO4)2F3@N-doped carbon composites (NVPF@C) have been prepared for boosting Na-storage performance. This distinctive interlinked three-dimensional network structure can effectively facilitate electron/Na-ion transportation by decreasing the NVPF particle size to shorten the ionic diffusion paths and introducing a conducting N-doping carbon scaffold to improve electronic conductivity. Benefiting from the favorable structural design and fascinating reaction kinetics, the modified NVPF@C material demonstrates superior sodium-storage performance with 109.5 mAh g-1 high reversible capacity at a moderate current of 0.1 C, excellent rate tolerance of 78.9 mAh g-1 at a high rate of 30 C, and gratifying long-term cyclability (87.8% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 20 C; 83.4% capacity retention after 1500 round trips at a ultrahigh rate of 50 C). The fascinating electrochemical performance remains stable when NVPF@C was examined as the cathode material for a full cell, suggesting the fiber-shape NVPF@C as one of the most promising applicable materials for sodium-ion batteries. Moreover, the approach of the three-dimensional conductive network by electrospinning is proposed as a strategy of efficiency and promising prospect to enhance the electrochemical property of other materials for sodium-ion batteries.
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- Yunsha Li
- Electric Power Research Institute of Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P. R. China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Electric Power Research Institute of Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P. R. China
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- Electric Power Research Institute of Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P. R. China
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- Electric Power Research Institute of Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P. R. China
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- Electric Power Research Institute of Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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Anode Materials for Li‐Ion Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Partial surface phase transformation of Li3VO4 that enables superior rate performance and fast lithium-ion storage. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42864-019-00028-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hydrothermal microwave-assisted synthesis of Li3VO4 as an anode for lithium-ion battery. J Solid State Electrochem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-019-04315-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Yang G, Wang H, Zhang B, Foo S, Ma M, Cao X, Liu J, Ni S, Srinivasan M, Huang Y. Superior Li-ion storage of VS 4 nanowires anchored on reduced graphene. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:9556-9562. [PMID: 31049544 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr01953g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Research on VS4 is lagging due to the difficulty in its tailored synthesis. Herein, unique architecture design of one-dimensional VS4 nanowires anchored on reduced graphene oxide is demonstrated via a facile solvothermal synthesis. Different amounts of reduced graphene oxide with VS4 are synthesized and compared regarding their rate capability and cycling stability. Among them, VS4 nanowires@15 wt% reduced graphene oxide present the best electrochemical performance. The superior performance is attributed to the optimal amount of reduced graphene oxide and one-dimensional VS4 nanowires based on (i) the large surface area that could accommodate volume changes, (ii) enhanced accessibility of the electrolyte, and (iii) improvement in electrical conductivity. In addition, kinetic parameters derived from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy spectra and sweep rate dependent cyclic voltammetry curves such as charge transfer resistances and Li+ ion apparent diffusion coefficients both support this claim. The diffusion coefficient is calculated to be 1.694 × 10-12 cm2 s-1 for VS4 nanowires/15 wt% reduced graphene oxide, highest among all samples.
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- Guang Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore.
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Template synthesis of mesoporous Li2MnSiO4@C composite with improved lithium storage properties. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.08.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Yu H, Zhang Y, Cheng X, Zhu H, Zheng R, Liu T, Zhang J, Shui M, Shu J. Nitrogen doped carbon coating of PbLi2Ti6O14 as high electrochemical performance anode towards long-life lithium storage. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.07.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Liu H, Hu P, Yu Q, Liu Z, Zhu T, Luo W, Zhou L, Mai L. Boosting the Deep Discharging/Charging Lithium Storage Performances of Li 3VO 4 through Double-Carbon Decoration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:23938-23944. [PMID: 29943974 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b08483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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With high theoretical capacity, good ionic conductivity, and suitable working plateaus, Li3VO4 has emerged as an eye-catching intercalation anode material for lithium storage. However, Li3VO4 suffers from poor electrical conductivity and 20% volume variation under deep discharging/charging conditions. Herein, we present a "double-carbon decoration" strategy to tackle both issues. Deflated balloon-like Li3VO4/C/reduced graphene oxide (LVO/C/rGO) microspheres with continuous electron transport pathways and sufficient free space for volume change accommodation are fabricated through a facile spray-drying method. Under deep discharging/charging conditions (0.02-3.0 V), LVO/C/rGO achieves a high intercalation capacity of 591 mA h g-1. With high capacity and outstanding stability, LVO/C/rGO outperforms other intercalation anode materials (such as graphite, Li4Ti5O12, and TiO2). In situ X-ray diffraction measurement reveals that the lithium storage is realized through both solid-solution reaction and two-phase reaction mechanisms. A LVO/C/rGO//LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 lithium-ion full cell is also assembled. In such full cell, LVO/C/rGO also demonstrates high specific capacity and excellent cycling stability. The above results manifest that the LVO/C/rGO anode has the potential to be applied in the next-generation high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
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- Huancheng Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing , Wuhan University of Technology , Wuhan 430070 , P. R. China
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Tang H, Peng Z, Wu L, Xiong F, Pei C, An Q, Mai L. Vanadium-Based Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Multivalent Batteries: Challenges and Opportunities. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-018-0007-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Yang G, Zhang B, Feng J, Wang H, Ma M, Huang K, Liu J, Madhavi S, Shen Z, Huang Y. High-Crystallinity Urchin-like VS 4 Anode for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:14727-14734. [PMID: 29624045 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b01876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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VS4 anode materials with controllable morphologies from hierarchical microflower, octopus-like structure, seagrass-like structure to urchin-like structure have been successfully synthesized by a facile solvothermal synthesis approach using different alcohols as solvents. Their structures and electrochemical properties with various morphologies are systematically investigated, and the structure-property relationship is established. Experimental results reveal that Li+ ion storage behavior in VS4 significantly depends on physical features such as the morphology, crystallite size, and specific surface area. According to this study, electrochemical performance degrades on the order of urchin-like VS4 > octopus-like VS4 > seagrass-like VS4 > flower-like VS4. Among them, urchin-like VS4 demonstrates the best electrochemical performance benefiting from its peculiar structure which possesses large surface area that accommodates the volume change to a certain extent, and single-crystal thorns that provide fast electron transportation. Kinetic parameters derived from EIS spectra and sweep-rate-dependent CV curves, such as charge-transfer resistances, Li+ ion apparent diffusion coefficients and stored charge ratio of capacitive and intercalation contributions, both support this claim well. In addition, the EIS measurement was conducted during the first discharge/charge process to study the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) formation on urchin-like VS4 and kinetics behavior of Li+ ion diffusion. A better fundamental understanding on Li+ storage behavior in VS4 is promoted, which is applicable to other vanadium-based materials as well. This study also provides invaluable guidance for morphology-controlled synthesis tailored for optimal electrochemical performance.
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- Guang Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
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- Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) , Nanyang Technological University , ResearchTechno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive , 637553 , Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
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- CINTRA CNRS/NTU/Thales, UMI 3288 , 50 Nanyang Drive , 637553 , Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology , University of Science and Technology Beijing , Beijing 100083 , China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering , Hunan University , Changsha 410082 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
- Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) , Nanyang Technological University , ResearchTechno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive , 637553 , Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
- Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) , Nanyang Technological University , ResearchTechno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive , 637553 , Singapore
- Division of Physics and Applied Physics, School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences , Nanyang Technological University , 637371 , Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Nanyang Technological University , 50 Nanyang Avenue , 639798 , Singapore
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Tan S, Jiang Y, Wei Q, Huang Q, Dai Y, Xiong F, Li Q, An Q, Xu X, Zhu Z, Bai X, Mai L. Multidimensional Synergistic Nanoarchitecture Exhibiting Highly Stable and Ultrafast Sodium-Ion Storage. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1707122. [PMID: 29575255 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201707122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Revised: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Conversion-type anodes with multielectron reactions are beneficial for achieving a high capacity in sodium-ion batteries. Enhancing the electron/ion conductivity and structural stability are two key challenges in the development of high-performance sodium storage. Herein, a novel multidimensionally assembled nanoarchitecture is presented, which consists of V2 O3 nanoparticles embedded in amorphous carbon nanotubes that are then coassembled within a reduced graphene oxide (rGO) network, this materials is denoted V2 O3 ⊂C-NTs⊂rGO. The selective insertion and multiphase conversion mechanism of V2 O3 in sodium-ion storage is systematically demonstrated for the first time. Importantly, the naturally integrated advantages of each subunit synergistically provide a robust structure and rapid electron/ion transport, as confirmed by in situ and ex situ transmission electron microscopy experiments and kinetic analysis. Benefiting from the synergistic effects, the V2 O3 ⊂C-NTs⊂rGO anode delivers an ultralong cycle life (72.3% at 5 A g-1 after 15 000 cycles) and an ultrahigh rate capability (165 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1 , ≈30 s per charge/discharge). The synergistic design of the multidimensionally assembled nanoarchitecture produces superior advantages in energy storage.
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- Shuangshuang Tan
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1595, USA
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of Physics, Chinese academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- Department of Physics and Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of Physics, Chinese academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
- Department of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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Yao Z, Xia X, Zhou C, Zhong Y, Wang Y, Deng S, Wang W, Wang X, Tu J. Smart Construction of Integrated CNTs/Li 4Ti 5O 12 Core/Shell Arrays with Superior High-Rate Performance for Application in Lithium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2018; 5:1700786. [PMID: 29593977 PMCID: PMC5867038 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201700786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2017] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Exploring advanced high-rate anodes is of great importance for the development of next-generation high-power lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Here, novel carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) core/shell arrays on carbon cloth (CC) as integrated high-quality anode are constructed via a facile combined chemical vapor deposition-atomic layer deposition (ALD) method. ALD-synthesized LTO is strongly anchored on the CNTs' skeleton forming core/shell structures with diameters of 70-80 nm the combined advantages including highly conductive network, large surface area, and strong adhesion are obtained in the CC-LTO@CNTs core/shell arrays. The electrochemical performance of the CC-CNTs/LTO electrode is completely studied as the anode of LIBs and it shows noticeable high-rate capability (a capacity of 169 mA h g-1 at 1 C and 112 mA h g-1 at 20 C), as well as a stable cycle life with a capacity retention of 86% after 5000 cycles at 10 C, which is much better than the CC-LTO counterpart. Meanwhile, excellent cycling stability is also demonstrated for the full cell with LiFePO4 cathode and CC-CNTs/LTO anode (87% capacity retention after 1500 cycles at 10 C). These positive features suggest their promising application in high-power energy storage areas.
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- Zhujun Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsKey Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsKey Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsKey Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsKey Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- School of EngineeringNanyang PolytechnicSingapore569830Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsKey Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsKey Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsKey Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon MaterialsKey Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang ProvinceSchool of Materials Science & EngineeringZhejiang UniversityHangzhou310027China
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Feng Y, Zhang Y, Wei Y, Song X, Fu Y, Battaglia VS. A ZnS nanocrystal/reduced graphene oxide composite anode with enhanced electrochemical performances for lithium-ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2018; 18:30630-30642. [PMID: 27790651 DOI: 10.1039/c6cp06609g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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A simple route for the preparation of ZnS nanocrystal/reduced graphene oxide (ZnS/RGO) by a hydrothermal synthesis process was achieved. The chemical composition, morphology, and structural characterization reveal that the ZnS/RGO composite is composed of sphalerite-phased ZnS nanocrystals uniformly dispersed on functional RGO sheets with a high specific surface area. The ZnS/RGO composite was utilized as an anode in the construction of a high-performance lithium-ion battery. The ZnS/RGO composite with appropriate RGO content exhibits a high reversible specific capacity (780 mA h g-1), excellent cycle stability over 100 cycles (71.3% retention), and good rate performance at 2C (51.2% of its capacity when measured at a 0.1C rate). To further investigate this ZnS/RGO anode for practical use in full Li-ion cells, we tested the electrochemical performance of the ZnS/RGO anode at different cut-off voltages for the first time. The presence of RGO plays an important role in providing high conductivity as well as a substrate with a high surface area. This helps alleviate the typically problems associated with volume expansion and shrinkage during prolonged cycling. Additionally, the RGO provides multiple nucleation points that result in a uniformly dispersed film of nanosized ZnS that covers its surface. Thus, the high surface area RGO enables high electronic conductivity and fast charge transfer kinetics for ZnS lithiation/delithiation.
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- Yan Feng
- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Materials Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University), Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China. and Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Materials Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University), Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Functional Materials Chemistry (Tianjin Normal University), Ministry of Education, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Structure and Performance for Functional Molecules, College of Chemistry, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China.
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, USA.
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, USA.
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, USA.
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Ye J, Cheng J, Xiao W, Xi L, Xie F, Hu Y. Constructing Li3VO4 nanoparticles anchored on crumpled reduced graphene oxide for high-power lithium-ion batteries. NEW J CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj01431k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Li3VO4 is considered to be one of the most promising anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because of its outstanding safety performance and energy density.
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- Junnan Ye
- School of Art Design and Media
- East China University of Science & Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- School of Art Design and Media
- East China University of Science & Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- School of Art Design and Media
- East China University of Science & Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- School of Art Design and Media
- East China University of Science & Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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Zhou J, Zhao B, Song J, Chen B, Ma X, Dai J, Zhu X, Sun Y. Optimization of Rate Capability and Cyclability Performance in Li 3 VO 4 Anode Material through Ca Doping. Chemistry 2017; 23:16338-16345. [PMID: 28850752 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201703405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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A series of Ca-doped lithium vanadates Li3-x Cax VO4 (x=0, 0.01, 0.03, and 0.05) are synthesized successfully through a simple sol-gel method. XRD patterns and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) mappings reveal that the doped Ca2+ ions enter into the lattice successfully and are distributed uniformly throughout the Li3 VO4 (LVO) grains. XRD spectra and SEM images show that Ca doping can lead to an enlarged lattice and refined Li3 VO4 particles. A small quantity of V ions will transfer from V5+ to V4+ in the Ca-doped samples, as demonstrated by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis, which leads to an increase of an order of magnitude in the electronic conductivity. Improved rate capability and cycling stability are observed for the Ca-doped samples, and Li2.97 Ca0.03 VO4 exhibits the best electrochemical performance among the studied materials. The initial charge/discharge capacities at 0.1 C increase from 480/645 to 527/702 mA h g-1 as x varies from 0 to 0.03. The charge capacity of Li2.97 Ca0.03 VO4 at 1 C retains 95.3 % of its initial value after 180 cycles, whereas the capacity retention is only 40 % for the pristine sample. Moreover, Li2.97 Ca0.03 VO4 maintains a high discharge capacity of 301.7 mA h g-1 at a high discharge rate (4 C), whereas the corresponding value is only 95.2 mA h g-1 for the pristine LVO sample. The enhanced cycling and rate performances are ascribed to the increased lithium ion diffusivity and electrical conductivity induced by Ca doping.
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- Jiafeng Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China.,High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, People's Republic of China
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Shen L, Lv H, Chen S, Kopold P, van Aken PA, Wu X, Maier J, Yu Y. Peapod-like Li 3 VO 4 /N-Doped Carbon Nanowires with Pseudocapacitive Properties as Advanced Materials for High-Energy Lithium-Ion Capacitors. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2017; 29:1700142. [PMID: 28466539 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201700142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2017] [Revised: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Lithium ion capacitors are new energy storage devices combining the complementary features of both electric double-layer capacitors and lithium ion batteries. A key limitation to this technology is the kinetic imbalance between the Faradaic insertion electrode and capacitive electrode. Here, we demonstrate that the Li3 VO4 with low Li-ion insertion voltage and fast kinetics can be favorably used for lithium ion capacitors. N-doped carbon-encapsulated Li3 VO4 nanowires are synthesized through a morphology-inheritance route, displaying a low insertion voltage between 0.2 and 1.0 V, a high reversible capacity of ≈400 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 , excellent rate capability, and long-term cycling stability. Benefiting from the small nanoparticles, low energy diffusion barrier and highly localized charge-transfer, the Li3 VO4 /N-doped carbon nanowires exhibit a high-rate pseudocapacitive behavior. A lithium ion capacitor device based on these Li3 VO4 /N-doped carbon nanowires delivers a high energy density of 136.4 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 532 W kg-1 , revealing the potential for application in high-performance and long life energy storage devices.
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- Laifa Shen
- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstr. 1, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Hefei National Laboratory of Physical Sciences at the Microscale and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Synergetic Innovation of Quantum Information & Quantum Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstr. 1, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstr. 1, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstr. 1, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Hefei National Laboratory of Physical Sciences at the Microscale and CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Synergetic Innovation of Quantum Information & Quantum Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstr. 1, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstr. 1, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
- Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Fabrication of Ba0.95M0.05Li2Ti6O14 (M = Ag, Pb, Al) as high performance anode candidates for lithium secondary batteries. Electrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2017.01.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Wang M, Lin M, Li J, Huang L, Zhuang Z, Lin C, Zhou L, Mai L. Metal–organic framework derived carbon-confined Ni2P nanocrystals supported on graphene for an efficient oxygen evolution reaction. Chem Commun (Camb) 2017; 53:8372-8375. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cc03558f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Metal–organic framework derived carbon-confined Ni2P nanocrystals supported on graphene with high effective surface area, more exposed active sites, and enhanced charge transport were successfully designed.
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- Manman Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing
- International School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Wuhan University of Technology
- Wuhan 430070
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing
- International School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Wuhan University of Technology
- Wuhan 430070
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing
- International School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Wuhan University of Technology
- Wuhan 430070
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing
- International School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Wuhan University of Technology
- Wuhan 430070
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing
- International School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Wuhan University of Technology
- Wuhan 430070
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing
- International School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Wuhan University of Technology
- Wuhan 430070
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing
- International School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Wuhan University of Technology
- Wuhan 430070
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing
- International School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Wuhan University of Technology
- Wuhan 430070
- China
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Zhang L, Dou SX, Liu HK, Huang Y, Hu X. Symmetric Electrodes for Electrochemical Energy-Storage Devices. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2016; 3:1600115. [PMID: 27981003 PMCID: PMC5157170 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201600115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2016] [Revised: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Increasing environmental problems and energy challenges have so far attracted urgent demand for developing green and efficient energy-storage systems. Among various energy-storage technologies, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), electrochemical capacitors (ECs) and especially the already commercialized lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are playing very important roles in the portable electronic devices or the next-generation electric vehicles. Therefore, the research for finding new electrode materials with reduced cost, improved safety, and high-energy density in these energy storage systems has been an important way to satisfy the ever-growing demands. Symmetric electrodes have recently become a research focus because they employ the same active materials as both the cathode and anode in the same energy-storage system, leading to the reduced manufacturing cost and simplified fabrication process. Most importantly, this feature also endows the symmetric energy-storage system with improved safety, longer lifetime, and ability of charging in both directions. In this Progress Report, we provide the comprehensive summary and comment on different symmetric electrodes and focus on the research about the applications of symmetric electrodes in different energy-storage systems, such as the above mentioned SIBs, ECs and LIBs. Further considerations on the possibility of mass production have also been presented.
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- Lei Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die and Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan430074P. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die and Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan430074P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die and Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan430074P. R. China
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Xu W, Cui X, Xie Z, Dietrich G, Wang Y. Integrated Co3O4/TiO2 Composite Hollow Polyhedrons Prepared via Cation-exchange Metal-Organic Framework for Superior Lithium-ion Batteries. Electrochim Acta 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2016.11.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Iwama E, Kawabata N, Nishio N, Kisu K, Miyamoto J, Naoi W, Rozier P, Simon P, Naoi K. Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Ultracentrifugation-Derived nc-Li3VO4/MWCNT Composites for Hybrid Supercapacitors. ACS NANO 2016; 10:5398-404. [PMID: 27158830 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.6b01617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Nanocrystalline Li3VO4 dispersed within multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was prepared using an ultracentrifugation (uc) process and electrochemically characterized in Li-containing electrolyte. When charged and discharged down to 0.1 V vs Li, the material reached 330 mAh g(-1) (per composite) at an average voltage of about 1.0 V vs Li, with more than 50% capacity retention at a high current density of 20 A g(-1). This current corresponds to a nearly 500C rate (7.2 s) for a porous carbon electrode normally used in electric double-layer capacitor devices (1C = 40 mA g(-1) per activated carbon). The irreversible structure transformation during the first lithiation, assimilated as an activation process, was elucidated by careful investigation of in operando X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption fine structure measurements. The activation process switches the reaction mechanism from a slow "two-phase" to a fast "solid-solution" in a limited voltage range (2.5-0.76 V vs Li), still keeping the capacity as high as 115 mAh g(-1) (per composite). The uc-Li3VO4 composite operated in this potential range after the activation process allows fast Li(+) intercalation/deintercalation with a small voltage hysteresis, leading to higher energy efficiency. It offers a promising alternative to replace high-rate Li4Ti5O12 electrodes in hybrid supercapacitor applications.
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- Division of Art and Innovative Technologies, K&W Inc. , 1-3-16-901 Higashi, Kunitachi, Tokyo 186-0002, Japan
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- CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS , 118 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex 9, France
- Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, France
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- CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS , 118 route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse cedex 9, France
- Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), FR CNRS 3459, France
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- Division of Art and Innovative Technologies, K&W Inc. , 1-3-16-901 Higashi, Kunitachi, Tokyo 186-0002, Japan
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