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Luo S, Ruan J, Wang Y, Chen M, Wu L. Enhancing Conversion Kinetics through Electron Density Dual-Regulation of Catalysts and Sulfur toward Room-/Subzero-Temperature Na-S Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308180. [PMID: 38594907 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT Na/S) batteries have received increasing attention for the next generation of large-scale energy storage, yet they are hindered by the severe dissolution of polysulfides, sluggish redox kinetic, and incomplete conversion of sodium polysulfides (NaPSs). Herein, the study proposes a dual-modulating strategy of the electronic structure of electrocatalyst and sulfur to accelerate the conversion of NaPSs. The selenium-modulated ZnS nanocrystals with electron rearrangement in hierarchical structured spherical carbon (Se-ZnS/HSC) facilitate Na+ transport and catalyze the conversion between short-chain sulfur and Na2S. And the in situ introduced Se within S can enhance conductivity and form an S─Se bond, suppressing the "polysulfides shuttle". Accordingly, the S@Se-ZnS/HSC cathode exhibits a specific capacity of as high as 1302.5 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and ultrahigh-rate capability (676.9 mAh g-1 at 5.0 A g-1). Even at -10 °C, this cathode still delivers a high reversible capacity of 401.2 mAh g-1 at 0.05 A g-1 and 94% of the original capacitance after 50 cycles. This work provides a novel design idea for high-performance Na/S batteries.
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- Sainan Luo
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Chemistry, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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Jiao X, Tang X, Li J, Xiang Y, Li C, Tong C, Shao M, Wei Z. Toward robust lithium-sulfur batteries via advancing Li 2S deposition. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7949-7964. [PMID: 38817581 PMCID: PMC11134335 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc02420f] [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: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) with two typical platforms during discharge are prone to the formation of soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPS), leading to a decrease in the cycling life of the battery. Under practical working conditions, the transformation of S8 into Li2S is cross-executed rather than a stepwise reaction, where the liquid LiPS to solid Li2S conversion can occur at a high state of charge (SOC) to maintain the current requirement. Therefore, advancing Li2S deposition can effectively reduce the accumulation of LiPSs and ultimately improve the reaction kinetics. Herein, a "butterfly material" GeS2-MoS2/rGO is used as a sulfur host. Rich catalytic heterointerfaces can be obtained via the abundant S-S bonds formed between GeS2 and MoS2. MoS2 (left wing) can enhance LiPS adsorption, while the lattice-matching nature of Fdd2 GeS2 (right wing) and Fm3̄m Li2S can induce multiple nucleation and regulate the 3D growth of Li2S. Li2S deposition can be advanced to occur at 80% SOC, thereby effectively inhibiting the accumulation of soluble LiPSs. Attributed to the synergistic effect of catalytic and lattice-matching properties, robust coin and pouch LSBs can be achieved.
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- Xun Jiao
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay Kowloon Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering China
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Liang Z, Peng C, Shen J, Yuan J, Yang Y, Xue D, Zhu M, Liu J. Spontaneous Built-In Electric Field in C 3N 4-CoSe 2 Modified Multifunctional Separator with Accelerating Sulfur Evolution Kinetics and Li Deposition for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309717. [PMID: 38054621 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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The discovery of the heterostructures that is combining two materials with different properties has brought new opportunities for the development of lithium sulfur batteries (LSBs). Here, C3N4-CoSe2 composite is elaborately designed and used as a functional coating on the LSBs separator. The abundant chemisorption sites of C3N4-CoSe2 form chemical bonding with polysulfides, provides suitable adsorption energy for lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). More importantly, the spontaneously formed internal electric field accelerates the charge flow in the C3N4-CoSe2 interface, thus facilitating the transport of LiPSs and electrons and promoting the bidirectional conversion of sulfur. Meanwhile, the lithiophilic C3N4-CoSe2 sample with catalytic activity can effectively regulate the uniform distribution of lithium when Li+ penetrates the separator, avoiding the formation of lithium dendrites in the lithium (Li) metal anode. Therefore, LSBs based on C3N4-CoSe2 functionalized membranes exhibit a stable long cycle life at 1C (with capacity decay of 0.0819% per cycle) and a large areal capacity of 10.30 mAh cm-2 at 0.1C (sulfur load: 8.26 mg cm-2, lean electrolyte 5.4 µL mgs -1). Even under high-temperature conditions of 60 °C, a capacity retention rate of 81.8% after 100 cycles at 1 C current density is maintained.
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- Ziwei Liang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Multiscale Crystal Materials Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Low Carbon Technologies, College of Physics and Electronics, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, 341000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- Multiscale Crystal Materials Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510641, P. R. China
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Xu H, Jiang Q, Shu Z, Hui KS, Wang S, Zheng Y, Liu X, Xie H, (Andy) Ip W, Zha C, Cai Y, Hui KN. Fundamentally Manipulating the Electronic Structure of Polar Bifunctional Catalysts for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries: Heterojunction Design versus Doping Engineering. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307995. [PMID: 38468444 PMCID: PMC11132031 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Heterogeneous structures and doping strategies have been intensively used to manipulate the catalytic conversion of polysulfides to enhance reaction kinetics and suppress the shuttle effect in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. However, understanding how to select suitable strategies for engineering the electronic structure of polar catalysts is lacking. Here, a comparative investigation between heterogeneous structures and doping strategies is conducted to assess their impact on the modulation of the electronic structures and their effectiveness in catalyzing the conversion of polysulfides. These findings reveal that Co0.125Zn0.875Se, with metal-cation dopants, exhibits superior performance compared to CoSe2/ZnSe heterogeneous structures. The incorporation of low Co2+ dopants induces the subtle lattice strain in Co0.125Zn0.875Se, resulting in the increased exposure of active sites. As a result, Co0.125Zn0.875Se demonstrates enhanced electron accumulation on surface Se sites, improved charge carrier mobility, and optimized both p-band and d-band centers. The Li-S cells employing Co0.125Zn0.875Se catalyst demonstrate significantly improved capacity (1261.3 mAh g-1 at 0.5 C) and cycle stability (0.048% capacity delay rate within 1000 cycles at 2 C). This study provides valuable guidance for the modulation of the electronic structure of typical polar catalysts, serving as a design directive to tailor the catalytic activity of advanced Li-S catalysts.
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- Huifang Xu
- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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- School of EngineeringFaculty of ScienceUniversity of East AngliaNorwichNR4 7TJUK
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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- Department of Physics and ChemistryFaculty of Science and TechnologyUniversity of MacauMacau999078China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of EducationInstitute of Applied Physics and Materials EngineeringUniversity of MacauAvenida da UniversidadeTaipaMacau SARChina
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Wang H, Guo H, Huang Z, Liu W, Li M, Yao J, Cui J, Wang Y, Ren M. Bidirectional enhancement of Li 2S redox reaction by NiSe 2/CoSe 2-rGO heterostructured bi-functional catalysts. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:458-468. [PMID: 38246049 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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The high activity barriers of Li2S nucleation and deposition limit the redox reaction kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), meanwhile, the significant shuttle effect of LiPSs hampers the advancement of Li-S batteries (LSBs). In this work, a NiSe2/CoSe2-rGO (NiSe2/CoSe2-G) sulfur host with bifunctional catalytic activity was prepared through a hard template method. Electrochemical experiment results confirm that the combination of NiSe2 and CoSe2 not only facilitates the bidirectional catalytic function during charge and discharge processes, but also increases the active sites toward LiPSs adsorption. Simultaneously, the highly conductive rGO network enhances the electronic conductivity of NiSe2/CoSe2-G/S and provides convenience for loading NiSe2/CoSe2 catalysts. Benefitting from the exceptional catalytic-adsorption capability of NiSe2/CoSe2 and the presence of rGO, the NiSe2/CoSe2-G/S electrode exhibits excellent electrochemical properties. At 1C, it demonstrates a low capacity attenuation of 0.087 % per cycle during 500 cycles. The electrode can maintain a discharge capacity of 927 mAh/g at a sulfur loading of 3.3 mg cm-2. The bidirectional catalytic activity of NiSe2/CoSe2-G offers a prospective approach to expedite the redox reactions of active S, meanwhile, this work also offers an ideal approach for designing efficient S hosts for LSBs.
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- He Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Hoffmann Institute of Advanced Materials, Shenzhen Polytechnic, 7098 Liuxian Boulevard, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China.
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Xu H, Jiang Q, Hui KS, Wang S, Liu L, Chen T, Zheng Y, Ip WF, Dinh DA, Zha C, Lin Z, Hui KN. Interfacial "Double-Terminal Binding Sites" Catalysts Synergistically Boosting the Electrocatalytic Li 2S Redox for Durable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:8839-8852. [PMID: 38465917 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Catalytic conversion of polysulfides emerges as a promising approach to improve the kinetics and mitigate polysulfide shuttling in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, especially under conditions of high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte. Herein, we present a separator architecture that incorporates double-terminal binding (DTB) sites within a nitrogen-doped carbon framework, consisting of polar Co0.85Se and Co clusters (Co/Co0.85Se@NC), to enhance the durability of Li-S batteries. The uniformly dispersed clusters of polar Co0.85Se and Co offer abundant active sites for lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), enabling efficient LiPS conversion while also serving as anchors through a combination of chemical interactions. Density functional theory calculations, along with in situ Raman and X-ray diffraction characterizations, reveal that the DTB effect strengthens the binding energy to polysulfides and lowers the energy barriers of polysulfide redox reactions. Li-S batteries utilizing the Co/Co0.85Se@NC-modified separator demonstrate exceptional cycling stability (0.042% per cycle over 1000 cycles at 2 C) and rate capability (849 mAh g-1 at 3 C), as well as deliver an impressive areal capacity of 10.0 mAh cm-2 even in challenging conditions with a high sulfur loading (10.7 mg cm-2) and lean electrolyte environments (5.8 μL mg-1). The DTB site strategy offers valuable insights into the development of high-performance Li-S batteries.
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- Huifang Xu
- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, People's Republic of China
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, People's Republic of China
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- NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade Taipa, Macau SAR 999078, People's Republic of China
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Wang Z, Song C, Shen H, Ma S, Li G, Li Y. RuO x Quantum Dots Loaded on Graphdiyne for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307786. [PMID: 37924250 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Here, a strategy to strengthen d-p orbital hybridization by fabricating π backbonding in the catalyst for efficient lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) conversion is reported. A special interface structure of RuOx quantum dots (QDs) anchored on graphdiyne (GDY) nanoboxes (RuOx QDs/GDY) is prepared to enable strong Ru-to-alkyne π backdonation, which effectively regulates the d-electron structures of Ru centers to promote the d-p orbital hybridization between the catalyst and LiPSs and significantly boosts the catalytic performance of RuOx QDs/GDY. The strong affinity with Li ions and fast Li-ion diffusion of RuOx QDs/GDY also enable ultrastable Li metal anodes. Thus, S@RuOx QDs/GDY cathodes exhibit excellent cycling performance under harsh conditions, and Li@RuOx QDs/GDY anodes show an ultralong cycling life over 8800 h without Li dendrite growth. Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) full cells with S@RuOx QDs/GDY cathodes and Li@RuOx QDs/GDY anodes can deliver an impressive areal capacity of 17.8 mA h cm-2 and good cycling stability under the practical conditions of low negative-to-positive electrode capacity (N/P) ratio (N/P = 1.4), lean electrolyte (E/S = 3 µL mg-1 ), and high S mass loading (15.4 mg cm-2 ).
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- Zhongqiang Wang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory for Science of Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Science Center for Material Creation and Energy Conversion, Institute of Frontier and Interdisciplinary Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, P. R. China
- Institute of Chemistry, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, P. R. China
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Sun L, Liu Y, Xie J, Zhang F, Jiang R, Jin Z. Encapsulating Sulfur into a Gel-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Mesoporous and Microporous Carbon Sponge for High-Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38412035 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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The practical application of Li-S batteries (LSBs) has long been impeded by the inefficient utilization of sulfur and slow kinetics. Utilizing conductive carbonaceous frameworks as a host scaffold presents an efficient and cost-effective approach to enhance sulfur utilization for redox reactions in LSBs. However, the interaction of pure carbon materials with lithium polysulfide intermediates (LiPSs) is limited to weak van der Waals forces. Hence, the development of an economical method for synthesizing heteroatom-doped carbon materials for sulfur fixation is of paramount importance. In this study, we introduce a hierarchical porous nitrogen-doped carbon sponge (NPCS) with an exceptionally high BET surface area of 3182.2 m2 g-1, achieved through a facile template-assisted polymerization method. The incorporation of inorganic salts, free radical polymerization, and deuteric freeze-drying techniques facilitates the formation of hierarchical pores within the NPCS. After sulfur fixation, the resulting S/NPCS electrode demonstrates remarkable electrochemical performance in LSBs. Specifically, it achieves an 80% sulfur utilization rate, maintains a high reversible specific capacity of 400 mA h g-1 even after 600 cycles at a demanding current density of 5.0 A g-1, and exhibits superior rate capability. It is believed that this work will inspire the rational design of cost-effective carbon-based electrodes for high-performance LSBs.
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- Lin Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Technology in Environmental Protection of Jiangsu Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing of Shandong Province, CNBM Technology Innovation Academy, Zaozhuang 277116, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of Mesoscopic Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer Materials and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Organic Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Chen L, Cao G, Li Y, Zu G, Duan R, Bai Y, Xue K, Fu Y, Xu Y, Wang J, Li X. A Review on Engineering Transition Metal Compound Catalysts to Accelerate the Redox Kinetics of Sulfur Cathodes for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:97. [PMID: 38285078 PMCID: PMC10825111 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01299-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Engineering transition metal compounds (TMCs) catalysts with excellent adsorption-catalytic ability has been one of the most effective strategies to accelerate the redox kinetics of sulfur cathodes. Herein, this review focuses on engineering TMCs catalysts by cation doping/anion doping/dual doping, bimetallic/bi-anionic TMCs, and TMCs-based heterostructure composites. It is obvious that introducing cations/anions to TMCs or constructing heterostructure can boost adsorption-catalytic capacity by regulating the electronic structure including energy band, d/p-band center, electron filling, and valence state. Moreover, the electronic structure of doped/dual-ionic TMCs are adjusted by inducing ions with different electronegativity, electron filling, and ion radius, resulting in electron redistribution, bonds reconstruction, induced vacancies due to the electronic interaction and changed crystal structure such as lattice spacing and lattice distortion. Different from the aforementioned two strategies, heterostructures are constructed by two types of TMCs with different Fermi energy levels, which causes built-in electric field and electrons transfer through the interface, and induces electron redistribution and arranged local atoms to regulate the electronic structure. Additionally, the lacking studies of the three strategies to comprehensively regulate electronic structure for improving catalytic performance are pointed out. It is believed that this review can guide the design of advanced TMCs catalysts for boosting redox of lithium sulfur batteries.
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- Liping Chen
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China
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- Yulin University, Yulin, 719000, People's Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Advanced Electrochemical Energy and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, 710048, People's Republic of China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China.
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Liu X, Guo Q, Li Y, Ma Y, Ma X, Liu P, Duan D, Zhang Z, Zhou X, Liu S. "Wane and wax" strategy: Enhanced evolution kinetics of liquid phase Li 2S 4 to Li 2S via mutually embedded CNT sponge/Ni-porous carbon electrocatalysts. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 649:481-491. [PMID: 37356149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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The lithium-sulfur battery (Li-S) has been considered a promising energy storage system, however, in the practical application of Li-S batteries, considerable challenges remain. One challenge is the low kinetics involved in the conversion of Li2S4 to Li2S. Here, we reveal that highly dispersed Ni nanoparticles play a unique role in the reduction of Li2S4. Ni-porous carbon (Ni-PC) decorated in situ on a free-standing carbon nanotube sponge (CNTS/Ni-PC) enriches the current response of liquid phase Li2S4 and Li2S2 around the cathode more than 8.1 and 5.7 times higher than that of the CNTS blank sample, respectively, greatly boosting the kinetics and decreasing the reaction overpotential of Li2S4 reduction (lower Tafel slope and larger current response). Thus, with the same total overpotential, more space is provided for the concentration difference overpotential, allowing the more soluble polysulfide intermediates farther away from the surface of the conductive materials to be reduced based on the "wane and wax" strategy, and significantly improving the sulfur utilization. Consequently, S@CNTS/Ni-PC delivers excellent rate performance (812.4 mAh·g-1 at 2C) and a remarkable areal capacity of 10.1 mAh·cm-2. This work provides a viable strategy for designing a target catalyst to enhance the conversion kinetics in the Li2S4 reduction process.
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- Xiaoxiao Liu
- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- Shandong Haihua Group Company Limited, Weifang 262737, PR China
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- Department of Energy Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Shanxi Institute of Energy, Jinzhong 030600, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, PR China
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Jiao X, Tang X, Li J, Li C, Liu Q, Wei Z. Stable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Ensured by GeS 2 and α-S 8 Lattice Matching During the Charge Process. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2304780. [PMID: 37480181 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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The charge process of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) is a process in which molecular polarity decreases and the volume shrinks gradually, which is the process most likely to cause lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) loss and interfacial collapse. In this work, GeS2 is utilized, whose (111) lattice plane exactly matches with the (113) lattice of α-S8 , to solve these problems. GeS2 can regulate the interconversion-deposition behavior of S-species during the charge process. Soluble LiPSs can be spontaneously adsorbed on the GeS2 surface, then obtain electrons and eventually convert to α-S8 molecules. More importantly, the α-S8 molecules will crystallize uniformly along the (111) lattice plane of GeS2 to maintain a stable cathode-electrolyte interface. Therefore, outstanding charge/discharge LSBs are successfully accomplished.
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- Xun Jiao
- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- Suining Lithium Battery Research Institute of Chongqing University (SLiBaC), Sichuan, 629000, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Chemical Process for Clean Energy and Resource Utilization, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
- Suining Lithium Battery Research Institute of Chongqing University (SLiBaC), Sichuan, 629000, China
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Wang T, He J, Zhu Z, Cheng XB, Zhu J, Lu B, Wu Y. Heterostructures Regulating Lithium Polysulfides for Advanced Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303520. [PMID: 37254027 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Sluggish reaction kinetics and severe shuttling effect of lithium polysulfides seriously hinder the development of lithium-sulfur batteries. Heterostructures, due to unique properties, have congenital advantages that are difficult to be achieved by single-component materials in regulating lithium polysulfides by efficient catalysis and strong adsorption to solve the problems of poor reaction kinetics and serious shuttling effect of lithium-sulfur batteries. In this review, the principles of heterostructures expediting lithium polysulfides conversion and anchoring lithium polysulfides are detailedly analyzed, and the application of heterostructures as sulfur host, interlayer, and separator modifier to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries is systematically reviewed. Finally, the problems that need to be solved in the future study and application of heterostructures in lithium-sulfur batteries are prospected. This review will provide a valuable reference for the development of heterostructures in advanced lithium-sulfur batteries.
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- Tao Wang
- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China
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Li H, Ran H, Zhang Y, Yin J, Zhang J, He J, Jiang W, Zhu L, Li H. Atomically Dispersed Aluminum Sites in Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanofibers for Boosting Adsorptive Desulfurization Performance. Inorg Chem 2023; 62:17883-17893. [PMID: 37842934 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The exploitation of highly efficient and cost-effective selective adsorbents for adsorptive desulfurization (ADS) remains a challenge. Fortunately, single-atom adsorbents (SAAs) characterized by maximized atom utilization and atomically dispersed adsorption sites have great potential to solve this problem as an emerging class of adsorption materials. Herein, aiming at improving the efficiency of ADS performance via the economical and feasible strategy, the desirable SAAs have been fabricated by uniformly anchoring aluminum (Al) atoms on hexagonal boron nitride nanofibers (BNNF) via an in situ pyrolysis method. Remarkably, Al-BN-1.0 exhibited a superior adsorption capacity of 46.1 mg S/g adsorbent for dibenzothiophene, with a 45% increase in adsorption capacity compared to the pristine BNNF. Additionally, it demonstrated excellent adsorption of other thiophene sulfides. Moreover, the ADS mechanisms have been investigated through special adsorption experiments combined with density functional theory (DFT) calculations. It was demonstrated that the superior ADS performance and selectivity of Al-BN-1.0 originate from the sulfur-aluminum (S-Al) and π-π interactions cooperating synergistically. This work would cast light on a novel fabrication strategy for the SAAs based on the two-dimensional material with a tunable metal site configurations and densities for varied selective adsorption and separation.
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- Hongping Li
- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Treatment and Resource Reuse of Hainan Province, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, P. R. China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, P. R. China
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Song Y, Tang P, Wang Y, Bi L, Liang Q, Yao Y, Qiu Y, He L, Xie Q, Dong P, Zhang Y, Yao Y, Liao J, Wang S. Insight into Accelerating Polysulfides Redox Kinetics by BN@MXene Heterostructure for Li-S Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302386. [PMID: 37196415 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Sluggish redox kinetics and shuttle effect of polysulfides hinder the extensive application of the lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). Herein a functional heterostructure of boron nitride (BN) and MXene with an alternately layered structure (BN@MXene) is designed as separator interlayer. High efficiency Li+ transmission, uniform lithium deposition, strong adsorption, and efficient catalytic conversion activities of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) realized by this heterostructure are confirmed by experiments and theoretical calculations. The alternately layered structure provides unblocked ion transmission channels and abundant active sites to accelerate the polysulfides redox kinetics with reduced energy barriers of oxidation and reduction reactions. As a result, the LSBs deliver an initial discharge capacity of up to 1273.9 mAh g-1 at 0.2 °C and a low decay of 0.058% per cycle in long-term cycling up to 700 cycles at 1 °C. This work provides an effective designing strategy to accelerate the polysulfides redox kinetics for advanced Li-S electrochemical system.
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- Yaochen Song
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
- School of materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
- School of materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
- School of materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (QuZhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 324000, P. R. China
- School of materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, P. R. China
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Ren Y, Ma Y, Wang B, Chang S, Zhai Q, Wu H, Dai Y, Yang Y, Tang S, Meng X. Furnishing Continuous Efficient Bidirectional Polysulfide Conversion for Long-Life and High-Loading Lithium-Sulfur Batteries via the Built-In Electric Field. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300065. [PMID: 37147776 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Most catalysts cannot accelerate uninterrupted conversion of polysulfides, resulting in poor long-cycle and high-loading performance of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Herein, rich p-n junction CoS2 /ZnS heterostructures embedded on N-doped carbon nanosheets are fabricated by ion-etching and vulcanization as a continuous and efficient bidirectional catalyst. The p-n junction built-in electric field in the CoS2 /ZnS heterostructure not only accelerates the transformation of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), but also promotes the diffusion and decomposition for Li2 S the from CoS2 to ZnS avoiding the aggregation of lithium sulfide (Li2 S). Meanwhile, the heterostructure possesses a strong chemisorption ability to anchor LiPSs and superior affinity to induce homogeneous Li deposition. The assembled cell with a CoS2 /ZnS@PP separator delivers a cycling stability with a capacity decay of 0.058% per cycle at 1.0 C after 1000 cycles, and a decent areal capacity of 8.97 mA h cm-2 at an ultrahigh sulfur mass loading of 6 mg cm-2 . This work reveals that the catalyst continuously and efficiently converts polysulfides via abundant built-in electric fields to promote Li-S chemistry.
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- Yilun Ren
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Information, Jiangsu Shipping College, Nantong, 226010, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Application Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Institute of Technology, Nanjing, 211167, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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Pan H, Cheng Z, Zhou Z, Xie S, Zhang W, Han N, Guo W, Fransaer J, Luo J, Cabot A, Wübbenhorst M. Boosting Lean Electrolyte Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance with Transition Metals: A Comprehensive Review. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:165. [PMID: 37386313 PMCID: PMC10310691 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01137-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have received widespread attention, and lean electrolyte Li-S batteries have attracted additional interest because of their higher energy densities. This review systematically analyzes the effect of the electrolyte-to-sulfur (E/S) ratios on battery energy density and the challenges for sulfur reduction reactions (SRR) under lean electrolyte conditions. Accordingly, we review the use of various polar transition metal sulfur hosts as corresponding solutions to facilitate SRR kinetics at low E/S ratios (< 10 µL mg-1), and the strengths and limitations of different transition metal compounds are presented and discussed from a fundamental perspective. Subsequently, three promising strategies for sulfur hosts that act as anchors and catalysts are proposed to boost lean electrolyte Li-S battery performance. Finally, an outlook is provided to guide future research on high energy density Li-S batteries.
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- Hui Pan
- Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Faculty of Science, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Science Engineering, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Lab of Electrolytes and Phase Change Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, People's Republic of China.
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- Advanced Materials Department, Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), Sant Adria del Besos, 08930, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Faculty of Science, KU Leuven, 3001, Leuven, Belgium.
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Gong Y, Li J, Yang K, Li S, Xu M, Zhang G, Shi Y, Cai Q, Li H, Zhao Y. Towards Practical Application of Li-S Battery with High Sulfur Loading and Lean Electrolyte: Will Carbon-Based Hosts Win This Race? NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:150. [PMID: 37286885 PMCID: PMC10247666 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01120-7] [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: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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As the need for high-energy-density batteries continues to grow, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have become a highly promising next-generation energy solution due to their low cost and exceptional energy density compared to commercially available Li-ion batteries. Research into carbon-based sulfur hosts for Li-S batteries has been ongoing for over two decades, leading to a significant number of publications and patents. However, the commercialization of Li-S batteries has yet to be realized. This can be attributed, in part, to the instability of the Li metal anode. However, even when considering just the cathode side, there is still no consensus on whether carbon-based hosts will prove to be the best sulfur hosts for the industrialization of Li-S batteries. Recently, there has been controversy surrounding the use of carbon-based materials as the ideal sulfur hosts for practical applications of Li-S batteries under high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte conditions. To address this question, it is important to review the results of research into carbon-based hosts, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and provide a clear perspective. This review systematically evaluates the merits and mechanisms of various strategies for developing carbon-based host materials for high sulfur loading and lean electrolyte conditions. The review covers structural design and functional optimization strategies in detail, providing a comprehensive understanding of the development of sulfur hosts. The review also describes the use of efficient machine learning methods for investigating Li-S batteries. Finally, the outlook section lists and discusses current trends, challenges, and uncertainties surrounding carbon-based hosts, and concludes by presenting our standpoint and perspective on the subject.
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- Yi Gong
- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK.
- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, 9 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FA, UK.
- State Key Laboratory for Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey , GU2 7XH, UK.
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Mohan H, Ha GH, Kim G, Lee HR, Lee H, Kim K, Shin T. Cobalt-molybdenum-selenide nanoflowers for bifunctional visible light photocatalysis. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 326:138436. [PMID: 36933842 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138436] [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: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The renewability and zero carbon emissions of hydrogen make it a promising clean energy resource to meet future energy demands. Owing to its benefits, photocatalytic water-splitting has been extensively investigated for hydrogen production. However, the low efficiency poses a serious challenge to its implementation. Herein, we attempted to synthesize bimetallic transition metal selenides, namely Co/Mo/Se (CMS) photocatalysts, with varying atomic compositions (CMSa, CMSb, and CMSc) and investigated their photocatalytic water splitting efficiencies. The observed hydrogen evolution rates were as follows: 134.88 μmol g-1 min-1 for CoSe2, 145.11 μmol g-1 min-1 for MoSe2, 167.31 μmol g-1 min-1 for CMSa, 195.11 μmol g-1 min-1 for CMSb, and 203.68 μmol g-1 min-1 for CMSc. Hence, we deemed CMSc to be the most potent photocatalytic alternative among the compounds. CMSc was also tested for its efficiency towards degradation of triclosan (TCN), and results substantiated that CMSc succeeded degrading 98% TCN while CMSa and b were able to degrade 80 and 90% TCN respectively-the attained efficiency being exponentially higher than CoSe2 and MoSe2 taken for comparative analysis in addition to complete degradation of the pollutants leaving no harmful intermediaries during the process. Thus, CMSc shall be identified as a highly potential photocatalyst with respect to both environmental and energy applications.
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- Harshavardhan Mohan
- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Carbon Composites Convergence Materials Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Carbon Composites Convergence Materials Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Carbon Composites Convergence Materials Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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Lin W, Wu S, Han S, Xie J, He H, Zou Q, Xu D, Ning D, Mondal AK, Huang F. Preparation and characterization of highly conductive lignin aerogel based on tunicate nanocellulose framework. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125010. [PMID: 37217060 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The highly conductive and elastic three-dimensional mesh porous material is an ideal platform for the fabrication of high electrical conductivity conductive aerogels. Herein, a multifunctional aerogel that is lightweight, highly conductive and stable sensing properties is reported. Tunicate nanocellulose (TCNCs) with a high aspect ratio, high Young's modulus, high crystallinity, good biocompatibility and biodegradability was used as the basic skeleton to prepare aerogel by freeze-drying technique. Alkali lignin (AL) was used as the raw material, polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (PEGDGE) was used as the cross-linking agent, and polyaniline (PANI) was used as the conductive polymer. Preparation of aerogels by freeze-drying technique, in situ synthesis of PANI, and construction of highly conductive aerogel from lignin/TCNCs. The structure, morphology and crystallinity of the aerogel were characterized by FT-IR, SEM, and XRD. The results show that the aerogel has good conductivity (as high as 5.41 S/m) and excellent sensing performance. When the aerogel was assembled as a supercapacitor, the maximum specific capacitance can reach 772 mF/cm2 at 1 mA/cm2 current density, and maximum power and energy density can reach 59.4 μWh/cm2 and 3600 μW/cm2, respectively. It is expected the aerogel can be applied in the field of wearable devices and electronic skin.
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- Weijie Lin
- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, China
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- Yibin Forest and Bamboo Industry Research Institute, Yibin 644000, Sichuan, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, China; Leather Research Institute, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Savar, Dhaka 1350, Bangladesh
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350108, Fujian, China.
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Zhen M, Li K, Liu M. Manipulating Li 2 S Redox Kinetics and Lithium Dendrites by Core-Shell Catalysts under High Sulfur Loading and Lean-Electrolyte Conditions. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2207442. [PMID: 36932885 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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For practical lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), the high sulfur loading and lean-electrolyte are necessary conditions to achieve the high energy density. However, such extreme conditions will cause serious battery performance fading, due to the uncontrolled deposition of Li2 S and lithium dendrite growth. Herein, the tiny Co nanoparticles embedded N-doped carbon@Co9 S8 core-shell material (CoNC@Co9 S8 NC) is designed to address these challenges. The Co9 S8 NC-shell effectively captures lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and electrolyte, and suppresses the lithium dendrite growth. The CoNC-core not only improves electronic conductivity, but also promotes Li+ diffusion as well as accelerates Li2 S deposition/decomposition. Consequently, the cell with CoNC@Co9 S8 NC modified separator delivers a high specific capacity of 700 mAh g-1 with a low-capacity decay rate of 0.035% per cycle at 1.0 C after 750 cycles under a sulfur loading of 3.2 mg cm-2 and a E/S ratio of 12 µL mg-1 , and a high initial areal capacity of 9.6 mAh cm-2 under a high sulfur loading of 8.8 mg cm-2 and a low E/S ratio of 4.5 µL mg-1 . Besides, the CoNC@Co9 S8 NC exhibits an ultralow overpotential fluctuation of 11 mV at a current density of 0.5 mA cm-2 after 1000 h during a continuous Li plating/striping process.
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- Mengmeng Zhen
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University, 300350, Tianjin, China
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University, 300350, Tianjin, China
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Wang B, Ren Y, Zhu Y, Chen S, Chang S, Zhoua X, Wanga P, Sun H, Menga X, Tanga S. Construction of Co 3 O 4 /ZnO Heterojunctions in Hollow N-Doped Carbon Nanocages as Microreactors for Lithium-Sulfur Full Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023:e2300860. [PMID: 37078796 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are promising alternatives of conventional Li-ion batteries attributed to their remarkable energy densities and high sustainability. However, the practical applications of Li-S batteries are hindered by the shuttling effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) on cathode and the Li dendrite formation on anode, which together leads to inferior rate capability and cycling stability. Here, an advanced N-doped carbon microreactors embedded with abundant Co3 O4 /ZnO heterojunctions (CZO/HNC) are designed as dual-functional hosts for synergistic optimization of both S cathode and Li metal anode. Electrochemical characterization and theoretical calculations confirm that CZO/HNC exhibits an optimized band structure that effectively facilitates ion diffusion and promotes bidirectional LiPSs conversion. In addition, the lithiophilic nitrogen dopants and Co3O4/ZnO sites together regulate dendrite-free Li deposition. The S@CZO/HNC cathode exhibits excellent cycling stability at 2 C with only 0.039% capacity fading per cycle over 1400 cycles, and the symmetrical Li@CZO/HNC cell enables stable Li plating/striping behavior for 400 h. Remarkably, Li-S full cell using CZO/HNC as both cathode and anode hosts shows an impressive cycle life of over 1000 cycles. This work provides an exemplification of designing high-performance heterojunctions for simultaneous protection of two electrodes, and will inspire the applications of practical Li-S batteries.
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- Biao Wang
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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Yi M, Ma J, Ren Y, Wang H, Xie L, Zhu Z, Zhang J. Ionic Liquid Meets MOF: A Facile Method to Optimize the Structure of CoSe2-NiSe2 Heterojunctions with N, P, and F Triple-Doped Carbon Using Ionic Liquid for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution and Flexible Supercapacitors. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206029. [PMID: 36638258 PMCID: PMC9982578 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The rational design of catalysts' spatial structure is vitally important to boost catalytic performance by exposing the active sites and increasing specific surface area. Herein, the heteroatom doping and morphology of CoNi metal-organic frameworks(MOF) are modulated by controlling the volume of ionic liquid used in synthesis and generating CoSe2 -NiSe2 heterojunction structures wrapped by N, P, F tri-doped carbon(NPFC) after a selenisation process. Notably, the unique cubic porous structure of CoSe2 -NiSe2 /NPFC results in a specific surface five times that of the sheet-like hollow structure produced without ionic liquid. Moreover, the charge redistribution during heterojunction formation is verified in detail using synchrotron radiation. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the formation of heterojunctions and doping of heteroatoms successfully lower the ΔGH* and ΔGOH* values. Consequently, CoSe2 -NiSe2 /NPFC exhibits excellent activity for HER in both acidic and alkaline solutions. Meanwhile, CoSe2 -NiSe2 /NPFC as a cathode material exhibits excellent performance in a flexible solid-state supercapacitor, with a superior energy density of 55.7 Wh kg-1 at an extremely high-power density of 15.9 kW kg-1 . This material design provides new ideas for not only using ionic liquids to modulate the morphology of MOFs but also deriving heterojunctions and heteroatom-doped carbon from MOFs.
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- Mingjie Yi
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and JoiningHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible ElectronicsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and JoiningHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible ElectronicsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and JoiningHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible ElectronicsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and JoiningHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible ElectronicsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and JoiningHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible ElectronicsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and JoiningHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible ElectronicsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and JoiningHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible ElectronicsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHarbin Institute of TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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Gan T, Wang J, Liao Y, Lin Z, Wu F. Catalytic performance of binary transition metal sulfide FeCoS2/rGO for lithium–sulfur batteries. J Solid State Electrochem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-023-05405-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Liu H, Chen Z, Yang X, Hong S, Zhang Z, Yang Z, Cai J. Hollow cubic ZnS-SnS2 heterostructures as sulfur hosts to enhance chemisorption and catalytic conversion of polysulfides for Lithium sulfur batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Guo P, Chen W, Zhou Y, Xie F, Qian G, Jiang P, He D, Lu X. Transition Metal d-band Center Tuning by Interfacial Engineering to Accelerate Polysulfides Conversion for Robust Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2205158. [PMID: 36310150 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Although lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) promise high theoretical energy density and potential cost effectiveness, their applications are severely impeded by the shuttling and sluggish redox kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). In this context, a Co9 S8 @MoS2 heterostructure is sophisticatedly designed as an efficient catalytic host to boost the sulfur reduction reaction/evolution reaction (SRR/SER) kinetics and suppresses the LiPSs shuttling in LSBs. The results indicate that the electronic structure is manipulated in the Co9 S8 @MoS2 heterostructure, where the built-in electric fields (BIEFs) within the heterointerfaces enable the sufficient adsorption sites to accelerate the ionic diffusion/charge transfer kinetics for LiPSs redox, thus enhancing the sulfur conversion. By tuning the electronic structure, the metal d-band of Co9 S8 @MoS2 heterostructure plays an important role in adsorbing and catalyzing the conversion of LiPSs, thus promoting the reaction kinetics of the corresponding LSBs. This work unlocks the potential of heterostructures as promising catalysts to the design of high-energy and stabilized LSBs.
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- Pengqian Guo
- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- Instrumental Analysis & Research Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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Zhai S, Liu W, Hu Y, Chen Z, Xu H, Xu S, Wu L, Ye Z, Wang X, Mei T. Kinetic Acceleration of Lithium Polysulfide Conversion via a Copper-Iridium Alloying Catalytic Strategy in Li-S Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:50932-50946. [PMID: 36344909 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To solve the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), a porous N-doped carbon-supported copper-iridium alloy catalyst composite (CuIr/NC) has been synthesized and served as a modified cathode sulfur host for lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). The metal-organic framework-derived calcined carbon frameworks build efficient conductive channels for fast ion/electron transport. Furthermore, alloying noble metals Ir with thiophilic metal Cu provides abundant active sites to effectively capture LiPSs and accelerate the catalytic conversion process, originating from modulating the surface electronic structure of the metal Cu by introducing Ir atoms to affect the 3d-orbital distribution. All of the above are strongly supported by a range of characterization studies and density functional theory calculations. Benefiting from the above advantages, the LSBs generally show satisfactory cycling performance. Apart from exhibiting a terrific initial specific capacity of 1288 mA h g-1 at 0.2 C, they can also keep long-term cycling stability under a high current density up to 5 C together with a slow specific capacity decay ratio (0.033%) per cycle after 1000 cycles. In addition, it is worth mentioning that a high areal capacity (4.7 mA h cm-2) with a low E/S ratio (6.2 μL mg-1) could still be accomplished at higher sulfur loading (4.3 mg cm-2).
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- Shengjun Zhai
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas, Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas, Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas, Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan430062, P. R. China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics (WNLO), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan430062, P. R. China
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- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu215123, P. R. China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas, Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas, Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas, Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas, Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas, Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan430062, P. R. China
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Mohan H, Ha GH, Oh HS, Kim G, Shin T. Zinc iron selenide nanoflowers anchored g-C 3N 4 as advanced catalyst for photocatalytic water splitting and dye degradation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:135937. [PMID: 35934097 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hydrogen has been considered as a promising clean energy source owing to its renewability and zero carbon emission. Accordingly, photocatalytic water splitting has drawn much attention as a key green technology of producing hydrogen. However, it has remained as a great challenge due to the low production rate and expensive constituents of photocatalytic systems. Herein, we synthesised nanostructures consisting of transition metal selenide and g-C3N4 for photocatalytic water splitting reaction. They include ZnSe, FeSe2, Zn/FeSe2 and ZnFeSe2 nanoflowers and a nanocomposite made of Zn/FeSe2 and g-C3N4. Hydrogen evolution rates in the presence of ZnSe, FeSe2, Zn/FeSe2 and ZnFeSe2 photocatalysts were measured as 60.03, 128.02, 155.11 and 83.59 μmolg-1 min-1, respectively. On the other hand, with the nanocomposite consisting of Zn/FeSe2 and g-C3N4, the hydrogen and oxygen evolution rates were significantly enhanced up to 202.94 μmol g-1min-1 and 90.92 μmol g-1min-1, respectively. The nanocomposite was also examined as a photocatalyst for degradation of rhodamine B showing that it photodegrades the compound two times faster compared to pristine Zn/FeSe2 nanoflowers without g-C3N4. Our study suggests the nanocomposite of Zn/FeSe2 and g-C3N4 as a promising photocatalyst for energy and environmental applications.
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- Harshavardhan Mohan
- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Carbon Composites Convergence Materials Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Research Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea; Department of Carbon Composites Convergence Materials Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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Hu S, Wang T, Lu B, Wu D, Wang H, Liu X, Zhang J. Ionic-Liquid-Assisted Synthesis of FeSe-MnSe Heterointerfaces with Abundant Se Vacancies Embedded in N,B Co-Doped Hollow Carbon Microspheres for Accelerating the Sulfur Reduction Reaction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2204147. [PMID: 35900291 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Currently, extensive research efforts are being devoted to suppressing the shuttle effect of polysulfides. The uncontrollable deposition of insulating Li2 S onto the surface of sulfur host materials dramatically inhibits the continuous reduction of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Herein, N,B co-doped hollow carbon microspheres embedded with dense FeSe-MnSe heterostructures and abundant Se vacancies (FeSe-MnSe/NBC) are rationally designed and synthesized via a facile hydrothermal reaction using ionic liquids as dopants. The introduction of abundant heterostructures subtly guides Li2 S nucleation and deposition in 3D frameworks, thus avoiding the formation of the Li2 S passivation layer and allowing for continuous Li+ diffusion and subsequent nucleation of Li2 S. Owing to these beneficial features, Li-S batteries comprising an FeSe-MnSe/NBC electrode exhibit significantly improved performance, including a high initial capacity of 1334 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C and ultralong cycle stability with a low capacity fading rate of 0.029% cycle-1 over 1000 cycles at 1.0 C. Remarkably, the FeSe-MnSe/NBC pouch cell delivers a considerable areal capacity of 3.6 mAh cm-2 at 0.1 C. This study provides valuable insight into heterostructures and Se vacancies for developing practical Li-S batteries.
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- Shunyou Hu
- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory of Aerospace Detection and Imaging, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Sauvage Laboratory for Smart Materials, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Research Centre of Printed Flexible Electronics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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Yao W, Xu J, Cao Y, Meng Y, Wu Z, Zhan L, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Manke I, Chen N, Yang C, Chen R. Dynamic Intercalation-Conversion Site Supported Ultrathin 2D Mesoporous SnO 2/SnSe 2 Hybrid as Bifunctional Polysulfide Immobilizer and Lithium Regulator for Lithium-Sulfur Chemistry. ACS NANO 2022; 16:10783-10797. [PMID: 35758910 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The practical application of lithium-sulfur batteries is impeded by the polysulfide shuttling and interfacial instability of the metallic lithium anode. In this work, a twinborn ultrathin two-dimensional graphene-based mesoporous SnO2/SnSe2 hybrid (denoted as G-mSnO2/SnSe2) is constructed as a polysulfide immobilizer and lithium regulator for Li-S chemistry. The as-designed G-mSnO2/SnSe2 hybrid possesses high conductivity, strong chemical affinity (SnO2), and a dynamic intercalation-conversion site (LixSnSe2), inhibits shuttle behavior, provides rapid Li-intercalative transport kinetics, accelerates LiPS conversion, and decreases the decomposition energy barrier for Li2S, which is evidenced by the ex situ XAS spectra, in situ Raman, in situ XRD, and DFT calculations. Moreover, the mesoporous G-mSnO2/SnSe2 with lithiophilic characteristics enables homogeneous Li-ion deposition and inhibits Li dendrite growth. Therefore, Li-S batteries with a G-mSnO2/SnSe2 separator achieve a favorable electrochemical performance, including high sulfur utilization (1544 mAh g-1 at 0.2 C), high-rate capability (794 mAh g-1 at 8 C), and long cycle life (extremely low attenuation rate of 0.0144% each cycle at 5 C over 2000 cycles). Encouragingly, a 1.6 g S/Ah-level pouch cell realizes a high energy density of up to 359 Wh kg-1 under a lean E/S usage of 3.0 μL mg-1. This work sheds light on the design roadmap for tackling S-cathode and Li-anode challenges simultaneously toward long-durability Li-S chemistry.
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- Weiqi Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan 243002, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Institute of New Energy, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Space Power Sources, Shanghai 200245, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, Berlin 14109, Germany
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, Berlin 14109, Germany
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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Ni W, Li X, Shi LY, Ma J. Research progress on ZnSe and ZnTe anodes for rechargeable batteries. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:9609-9635. [PMID: 35789356 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr02366k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Transition-metal chalcogenides (TMCs) with tunable direct bandgaps and interlayer spacing are attractive for energy-related applications. Semiconducting zinc chalcogenides, especially their selenides (ZnSe) and tellurides (ZnTe), with enhanced conductivity, high theoretical capacity, low operation voltage and abundance, have appeared on the horizon and receive increasing interest in terms of electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Despite the existing typical obstruction owing to the large volume change, relatively low electrical conductivity and sluggish ion diffusion kinetics into the bulk phase, several effective strategies such as compositing, doping, nanostructuring, and electrode/cell design have exhibited promising applications. We herein provide a timely and systematic overview of recent research and significant advances regarding ZnSe, ZnTe and their hybrids/composites, covering synthesis to electrode design and to applications, especially in advanced Li/Na/K-ion batteries, as well as the reaction mechanisms thereof. It is hoped that the overview will shed new light on the development of ZnSe and ZnTe for next-generation rechargeable batteries.
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- Wei Ni
- State Key Laboratory of Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization, ANSTEEL Research Institute of Vanadium & Titanium (Iron & Steel), Chengdu 610031, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China.
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Zhou W, Ma L, Zhao D, Li J, Chen Z, Mai W, Wang N, Li L. Crystal Surface Engineering Induced Active Hexagonal Co 2 P-V 2 O 3 for Highly Stable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2200405. [PMID: 35557485 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202200405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Purposeful control of the highly active crystal planes is an effective strategy to improve the nanocrystalline catalytic activity. Therefore, Co2 P nanocrystals with high exposure of (211) lattice plane loaded at 2D hexagonal V2 O3 nanosheets (H-Co2 P-V2 O3 ) are designed via the control of morphology. After optimization, this H-Co2 P-V2 O3 boosts the redox kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) in lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), which is due to the increase of the Co-active sites by exposing more (211) lattice planes of Co2 P, and the high adsorption and catalysis characteristic of H-Co2 P-V2 O3 for the conversion of LiPSs into LSBs. In the case of modification separator by H-Co2 P-V2 O3 composite, the battery achieves an outstanding reversibility of 876.9 mAh g-1 over 500 cycles at 1 C, a superior rate property of 611.5 mAh g-1 at 8 C, and a long-term cycling performance with a low attenuation of 0.04% per cycle over 1000 cycles at 4 C for LSBs. Impressively, a remarkable areal capacity of 12.38 mAh cm-2 is retained under the high sulfur loading of 14.5 mg cm-2 after 100 cycles. It is believed that the crystal surface engineering provides guidance to further improve the electrochemical performance of the LSB field.
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- Wei Zhou
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Siyuan Laboratory, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510632, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advance Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Zou Y, Chen Z, Guo X, Peng Z, Yu C, Zhong W. Mechanically Robust and Elastic Graphene/Aramid Nanofiber/Polyaniline Nanotube Aerogels for Pressure Sensors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:17858-17868. [PMID: 35390255 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c02538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The preparation of graphene-based aerogels with excellent mechanical strength, elasticity, and compressibility is still a challenge. Herein, we demonstrate a robust, elastic, and lightweight graphene/aramid nanofiber/polyaniline nanotube (rGO/ANF/PANIT) aerogel that is prepared by mixing graphene oxide (GO), ANF, and PANIT dispersions, followed by thermal treatment at 90 °C, freeze-drying, and a low-temperature annealing process. The PANIT bonds the graphene sheets tightly, benefitting the formation of composite gels. The ANF tightly interconnects the graphene sheets and further reinforces the composite network framework significantly, hence endowing rGO/ANF/PANIT composite aerogels with robust mechanical property. The prepared aerogels present a low density of ∼12 mg cm-3, high conductivity, good resilience, and high compressibility. The rGO/ANF/PANIT aerogels as pressure sensors exhibit a high sensitivity of 1.73 kPa-1, low detection limit (40 Pa), wide detection range, and excellent compressive cycle stability, highlighting the promising applications in pressure-sensitive electrical devices, including medical health detection, wearable electronics, and intelligent packaging fields.
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- Yubo Zou
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
- School of Packaging and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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Zhou W, Chen M, Zhao D, Wu Q, Dan J, Zhu C, Qiu W, Lei W, Ma LJ, Li L. Confined Co 9S 8 nanocrystals into N/S-Co-doped carbon nanofibers as a chainmail-like electrocatalyst for high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries with high sulfur loading. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 625:187-196. [PMID: 35716614 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.04.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Accelerating phase transposition efficiency of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) to L2S and hampering the solution of LiPSs are the keys to stabilizing lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Hence, the sulfiphilic ultrafine Co9S8 nanoparticles embedded lithiophilic N, S co-doping carbon nanofibers (Co9S8/NSCNF) are prepared via the dual-template method, which are then used as sulfur host in Li-S batteries. Particularly, the double active sites (Co9S8 and N, S) in Co9S8/NSCNF are prone to form "Co-S", "Li-O" or "Li-N" bonds, and then simultaneously improving the chemisorption and interface transposition capability of LiPSs. In case of the S@ Co9S8/NSCNF composites with high sulfur loading of 89% are employed as cathode, the cell possesses optimized "sulfiphilicity" and "lithiophilicity", which achieves remarkable sulfur electrochemistry, including outstanding reversibility of 816.8mAhg-1 over 500 cycles at 1.0C, excellent rate property of 742.2mAhg-1at 5.0C, and long-term cycling with a low attenuation of 0.011% per cycle over 1800 cycles at 3.0C. Impressively, a remarkable areal capacity of 11.51mAhcm-2 is retained under the sulfur loading of 15.3 mg cm-2 for 50 cycles. This research will deepen the understanding of the complex LiPSs interface transposition procedure and provide new ideas for the design of new host materials.
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- Wei Zhou
- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430081, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Environment, South China Normal University, Shipai, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- New Energy Research Institute, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, 382 East Waihuan Road, Guangzhou 510006, China; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China.
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Ye Z, Jiang Y, Li L, Wu F, Chen R. Synergetic Anion Vacancies and Dense Heterointerfaces into Bimetal Chalcogenide Nanosheet Arrays for Boosting Electrocatalysis Sulfur Conversion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2109552. [PMID: 35085402 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202109552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Vacancy and interface engineering are regarded as effective strategies to modulate the electronic structure and enhance the activity of metal chalcogenides. However, the practical application of metal chalcogenides in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries is limited by their low conductivity, rapid decline in catalytic activity, and large volume variation during the discharging/charging process. Herein, bimetal sulfide (CoZn-S) nanosheet arrays with sulfur vacancies and dense heterointerfaces are proposed to accelerate sulfur conversion and improve the performance of Li-S batteries. Systematic investigations reveal that sulfur-vacancy and build-in interfacial field in CoZn-S facilitate the electron transfer and regulate the electronic structure. The well-designed 3D nanosheet array structures shorten the ion-transport pathway and inhibit the volume fluctuation of CoZn-S during the electrocatalysis process. Density functional theory studies confirm that the built-in interfacial field and sulfur vacancy can promote the thermodynamic formation and decomposition of Li2 S, thus improving their intrinsic activity.
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- Zhengqing Ye
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Advanced Technology Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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