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Chen Z, Wu J, Yang Y, Yan L, Gao X. Achieving a smooth "adsorption-diffusion-conversion" of polysulfides enabled by MnO 2-ZnS p-n heterojunction for Li-S battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 666:322-330. [PMID: 38603875 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The commercial application of lithium-sulfur batteries is primarily impeded by the constant shuttling of soluble polysulfides and sluggish redox kinetics. Nowadays, the discovery of the heterojunction, which combines materials with diverse properties, offers a new perspective for overcoming these obstacles. Herein, a functional coating separator for the lithium-sulfur battery is designed using a MnO2-ZnS p-n heterojunction with a spontaneous built-in electric field (BIEF). The MnO2 nanowire provides suitable adsorption capacity for polysulfides, while the abundant reactive sites brought by ZnS ensure efficient conversion. Moreover, the BIEF significantly facilitates the migration of electrons and polysulfides at the MnO2-ZnS interface, enabling a smooth "adsorption-diffusion-conversion" reaction mechanism. By serving as both the adsorption module and catalytic sites, this BIEF allows batteries utilizing separators modified with MnO2-ZnS heterojunction to achieve an impressive initial capacity of 1511.1 mAh g-1 at 0.1C and maintain a capacity decay rate of merely 0.048% per cycle at 2.0C after 1000 cycles. Even when increasing sulfur loading to 9.4 mg cm-2 in lean electrolyte (5.4 μL mg-1), the battery still exhibits an ultrahigh areal capacity of 6.0 mAh cm-2 after 100 cycles.
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- Zhiyuan Chen
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Material, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Material, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Material, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Material, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China; College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
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Hu Y, Fu H, Geng Y, Yang X, Fan L, Zhou J, Lu B. Chloro-Functionalized Ether-Based Electrolyte for High-Voltage and Stable Potassium-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403269. [PMID: 38597257 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Ether-based electrolyte is beneficial to obtaining good low-temperature performance and high ionic conductivity in potassium ion batteries. However, the dilute ether-based electrolytes usually result in ion-solvent co-intercalation of graphite, poor cycling stability, and hard to withstand high voltage cathodes above 4.0 V. To address the aforementioned issues, an electron-withdrawing group (chloro-substitution) was introduced to regulate the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) and enhance the oxidative stability of ether-based electrolytes. The dilute (~0.91 M) chloro-functionalized ether-based electrolyte not only facilitates the formation of homogeneous dual halides-based SEI, but also effectively suppress aluminum corrosion at high voltage. Using this functionalized electrolyte, the K||graphite cell exhibits a stability of 700 cycles, the K||Prussian blue (PB) cell (4.3 V) delivers a stability of 500 cycles, and the PB||graphite full-cell reveals a long stability of 6000 cycles with a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.98 %. Additionally, the PB||graphite full-cell can operate under a wide temperature range from -5 °C to 45 °C. This work highlights the positive impact of electrolyte functionalization on the electrochemical performance, providing a bright future of ether-based electrolytes application for long-lasting, wide-temperature, and high Coulombic efficiency PIBs and beyond.
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- Yanyao Hu
- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, 410083, Changsha, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, 410082, Changsha, China
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Zhang E, Luo Y, Fu H, Luo Z, Wang P, Wang X, Xu L, Li H. A bimetallic sulfide FeCoS 4@rGO hybrid as a high-performance anode for potassium-ion batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024. [PMID: 38828544 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01026d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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We synthesized a low metal-to-sulfur atomic ratio (0.5) FeCoS4, exhibiting high reversible specific capacity. Reduced graphene oxide was covered on the surface to improve the cycling stability and rate performance further. Density functional theory calculations show that composite materials can effectively increase the adsorption energy and enhance the diffusion kinetics.
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- Erjin Zhang
- Institute for Energy Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute for Energy Research, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, People's Republic of China.
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Chen W, Xie Z, Chen H, Wang X. Low-Cost Aqueous Electrolyte with MBA Additives for Uniform and Stable Zinc Deposition. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38822788 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are attracting increasing research interest due to their intrinsic safety, low cost, and scalability. However, the issues including hydrogen evolution, interface corrosion, and zinc dendrites at anodes have seriously limited the development of aqueous zinc ion batteries. Here, N,N-methylenebis(acrylamide) (MBA) additives with -CONH- groups are introduced to form hydrogen bonds with water and suppress H2O activity, inhibiting the occurrence of hydrogen evolution and corrosion reactions at the interface. In situ optical microscopy demonstrates that the MBA additive promotes the uniform deposition of Zn2+ and then suppresses the dendrite growth on the zinc anode. Therefore, Zn//Ti asymmetric batteries demonstrate a high plating/stripping efficiency of 99.5%, while Zn//Zn symmetric batteries display an excellent cycle stability for more than 1000 h. The Zn//MnO2 full cells exhibit remarkable cycling stability for 700 cycles in aqueous electrolytes with MBA additives. The additive engineering via MBA achieved the dendrite-free Zn anodes and stable full batteries, which is favorable for advanced AZIBs in practical applications.
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- Wenyan Chen
- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China
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Wu L, Fu H, Lyu W, Cha L, Rao AM, Guo K, Zhou J, Wen S, Lu B. Rational Regulation of High-Voltage Stability in Potassium Layered Oxide Cathodes. ACS NANO 2024; 18:13415-13427. [PMID: 38727526 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Layered oxide cathode materials may undergo irreversible oxygen loss and severe phase transitions during high voltage cycling and may be susceptible to transition metal dissolution, adversely affecting their electrochemical performance. Here, to address these challenges, we propose synergistic doping of nonmetallic elements and in situ electrochemical diffusion as potential solution strategies. Among them, the distribution of the nonmetallic element fluorine within the material can be regulated by doping boron, thereby suppressing manganese dissolution through surface enrichment of fluorine. Furthermore, in situ electrochemical diffusion of fluorine from the surface into the bulk of the materials after charging reduces the energy barrier of potassium ion diffusion while effectively inhibiting irreversible oxygen loss under high voltage. The modified K0.5Mn0.83Mg0.1Ti0.05B0.02F0.1O1.9 layered oxide cathode exhibits a high capacity of 147 mAh g-1 at 50 mA g-1 and a long cycle life of 2200 cycles at 500 mA g-1. This work demonstrates the efficacy of synergistic doping and in situ electrochemical diffusion of nonmetallic elements and provides valuable insights for optimizing rechargeable battery materials.
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- Lichen Wu
- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou 515063, China
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
- MATEC Key Lab, Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou 515063, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, United States
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Chen W, Zhang D, Fu H, Li J, Yu X, Zhou J, Lu B. Restructuring Electrolyte Solvation by a Partially and Weakly Solvating Cosolvent toward High-Performance Potassium-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:12512-12523. [PMID: 38701404 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c02108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Ether-based electrolytes are among the most important electrolytes for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) due to their low polarization voltage and notable compatibility with potassium metal. However, their development is hindered by the strong binding between K+ and ether solvents, leading to [K+-solvent] cointercalation on graphite anodes. Herein, we propose a partially and weakly solvating electrolyte (PWSE) wherein the local solvation environment of the conventional 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME)-based electrolyte is efficiently reconfigured by a partially and weakly solvating diethoxy methane (DEM) cosolvent. For the PWSE in particular, DEM partially participates in the solvation shell and weakens the chelation between K+ and DME, facilitating desolvation and suppressing cointercalation behavior. Notably, the solvation structure of the DME-based electrolyte is transformed into a more cation-anion-cluster-dominated structure, consequently promoting thin and stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) generation. Benefiting from optimized solvation and SEI generation, the PWSE enables a graphite electrode with reversible K+ (de)intercalation (for over 1000 cycles) and K with reversible plating/stripping (the K||Cu cell with an average Coulombic efficiency of 98.72% over 400 cycles) and dendrite-free properties (the K||K cell operates over 1800 h). We demonstrate that rational PWSE design provides an approach to tailoring electrolytes toward stable PIBs.
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- Weijie Chen
- School of Physics and Electronics, 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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- School of Physics and Electronics, 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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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 511300, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South 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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Zhang Y, Wang Y, Wang C, Li W, Liu X, Li C, Su L, Zhu X, Yang B, Lu H, Liu Y, Bin D. A Multifunctional Additive Based on the Cation-Anion Synergistic Effect for Highly Stable Zinc Metal Anodes. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:4669-4678. [PMID: 38651977 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The Zn dendrite and hydrogen evolution reaction have been a "stubborn illness" for the life span of zinc anodes, which significantly hinders the development of aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs). Herein, considering the ingenious molecular structure, a multifunctional additive based on the synergistic regulation of cations and anions at the interface is designed to promote a dendrite-free and stable Zn anode. Theoretical calculations and characterization results verified that the electrostatic shield effect of the cation, the solvation sheath structure, and the bilayer structural solid electrolyte film (SEI) jointly account for the uniform Zn deposition and side reaction suppression. Ultimately, a remarkably high average Coulombic efficiency (CE) of 99.4% is achieved in the Zn||Cu cell for 300 cycles, and a steady charge/discharge cycling over 3000 and 300 h at 1.0 mA cm-2/1.0 mAh cm-2 and 10 mA cm-2/10 mAh cm-2 is obtained in the Zn||Zn cell. Furthermore, the assembled full battery demonstrates a prolonged cycle life of 2000 cycles.
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- Yulin Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Physics and Technology, Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China
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Xiang J, Lu YC. Ether-Based High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries: The Road to Commercialization. ACS NANO 2024; 18:10726-10737. [PMID: 38602344 PMCID: PMC11044695 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Ether-based high-voltage lithium metal batteries (HV-LMBs) are drawing growing interest due to their high compatibility with the Li metal anode. However, the commercialization of ether-based HV-LMBs still faces many challenges, including short cycle life, limited safety, and complex failure mechanisms. In this Review, we discuss recent progress achieved in ether-based electrolytes for HV-LMBs and propose a systematic design principle for the electrolyte based on three important parameters: electrochemical performance, safety, and industrial scalability. Finally, we summarize the challenges for the commercial application of ether-based HV-LMBs and suggest a roadmap for future development.
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- Jingwei Xiang
- Electrochemical Energy and Interfaces
Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, People’s
Republic of China
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- Electrochemical Energy and Interfaces
Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR 999077, People’s
Republic of China
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Ma X, Zhang D, Wen J, Fan L, Rao AM, Lu B. Sustainable Electrolytes: Design Principles and Recent Advances. Chemistry 2024:e202400332. [PMID: 38654511 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Today, rechargeable batteries are omnipresent and essential for our existence. In order to improve the electrochemical performance of electric fields, the introduction of electrolytes with fluorine (F)-based inorganic elemental compositions is a direction of exploration. However, most fluorocarbons have a high global warming potential and ozone depletion potential, which do not meet the sustainability requirements of the battery industry. Therefore, developing sustainable electrolytes is a viable option for future battery development. Although researchers have made much progress in electrolyte optimization, little attention has been paid to developing low-toxic and safe electrolytes. This review aims to elucidate the design principles and recent advances in this direction for solvents and salts. It concludes with a summary and outlook on future research directions for the molecular design of green electrolytes for practical high-voltage rechargeable batteries.
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- Xuemei Ma
- School of Physics and Electronics, 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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- School of Physics and Electronics, 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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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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Yang B, Deng C, Chen N, Zhang F, Hu K, Gui B, Zhao L, Wu F, Chen R. Super-Ionic Conductor Soft Filler Promotes Li + Transport in Integrated Cathode-Electrolyte for Solid-State Battery at Room Temperature. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403078. [PMID: 38583072 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Composite polymer solid electrolytes (CPEs), possessing good rigid flexible, are expected to be used in solid-state lithium-metal batteries. The integration of fillers into polymer matrices emerges as a dominant strategy to improve Li+ transport and form a Li+-conducting electrode-electrolyte interface. However, challenges arise as traditional fillers: 1) inorganic fillers, characterized by high interfacial energy, induce agglomeration; 2) organic fillers, with elevated crystallinity, impede intrinsic ionic conductivity, both severely hindering Li+ migration. Here, a concept of super-ionic conductor soft filler, utilizing a Li+ conductivity nanocellulose (Li-NC) as a model, is introduced which exhibits super-ionic conductivity. Li-NC anchors anions, and enhances Li+ transport speed, and assists in the integration of cathode-electrolyte electrodes for room temperature solid-state batteries. The tough dual-channel Li+ transport electrolyte (TDCT) with Li-NC and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) demonstrates a high Li+ transfer number (0.79) due to the synergistic coordination mechanism in Li+ transport. Integrated electrodes' design enables stable performance in LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2|Li cells, with 720 cycles at 0.5 C, and 88.8% capacity retention. Furthermore, the lifespan of Li|TDCT|Li cells over 4000 h and Li-rich Li1.2Ni0.13Co0.13Mn0.54O2|Li cells exhibits excellent performance, proving the practical application potential of soft filler for high energy density solid-state lithium-metal batteries at room temperature.
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- Binbin Yang
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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Yang Y, Zhou J, Rao AM, Lu B. Bio-inspired carbon electrodes for metal-ion batteries. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5893-5902. [PMID: 38389495 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00226a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Carbon has been widely used as an electrode material in commercial metal-ion batteries (MIBs) because of its desirable electrical, mechanical, and physical properties. Still, traditional carbon electrodes suffer from limited mechanical stability and electrochemical performance in MIBs. Drawing inspiration from biological species, the carbon allotropes, such as fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, can be engineered into mechanically robust, highly conductive frameworks with enhanced ion storage and transport capabilities for MIBs. Here, we present an assortment of bio-inspired carbon electrodes that have enhanced the cycling stability, capacity retention, and overall performance of MIBs. In addition, mimicking the structure and functionality of biological systems has led to the development of flexible MIBs whose performance does not degrade even when stretched, bent, or twisted. Finite element analysis (FEA) is a useful guide in identifying such bio-inspired carbon frameworks because it can simulate and analyze potential failure scenarios, such as stress build-up or structural collapse in MIBs. This review highlights through several examples that there is much scope for improving carbon-based electrode materials through bio-inspired designs for practical high-performance MIBs.
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- Yihan Yang
- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA.
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China.
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Ruan D, Cui Z, Fan J, Wang D, Wu Y, Ren X. Recent advances in electrolyte molecular design for alkali metal batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:4238-4274. [PMID: 38516064 PMCID: PMC10952095 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06650a] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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In response to societal developments and the growing demand for high-energy-density battery systems, alkali metal batteries (AMBs) have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation energy storage. Despite their high theoretical specific capacity and output voltage, AMBs face critical challenges related to high reactivity with electrolytes and unstable interphases. This review, from the perspective of electrolytes, analyzes AMB failure mechanisms, including interfacial side reactions, active materials loss, and metal dendrite growth. It then reviews recent advances in innovative electrolyte molecular designs, such as ether, ester, sulfone, sulfonamide, phosphate, and salt, aimed at overcoming the above-mentioned challenges. Finally, we propose the current molecular design principles and future promising directions that can help future precise electrolyte molecular design.
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- Digen Ruan
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The Ohio State University Columbus OH 43210 USA
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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Wang G, Li Q, Zhang W, Wu J, Fan W, Wang L, Liang Z, Huang Z, Lin Z, Wang G, Wang J, Huang S. Unveiling the Synergy of Architecture and Anion Vacancy on Bi 2Te 3-x@NPCNFs for Fast and Stable Potassium Ion Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:13858-13868. [PMID: 38441545 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Large volume strain and slow kinetics are the main obstacles to the application of high-specific-capacity alloy-type metal tellurides in potassium-ion storage systems. Herein, Bi2Te3-x nanocrystals with abundant Te-vacancies embedded in nitrogen-doped porous carbon nanofibers (Bi2Te3-x@NPCNFs) are proposed to address these challenges. In particular, a hierarchical porous fiber structure can be achieved by the polyvinylpyrrolidone-etching method and is conducive to increasing the Te-vacancy concentration. The unique porous structure together with defect engineering modulates the potassium storage mechanism of Bi2Te3, suppresses structural distortion, and accelerates K+ diffusion capacity. The meticulously designed Bi2Te3-x@NPCNFs electrode exhibits ultrastable cycling stability (over 3500 stable cycles at 1.0 A g-1 with a capacity degradation of only 0.01% per cycle) and outstanding rate capability (109.5 mAh g-1 at 2.0 A g-1). Furthermore, the systematic ex situ characterization confirms that the Bi2Te3-x@NPCNFs electrode undergoes an "intercalation-conversion-step alloying" mechanism for potassium storage. Kinetic analysis and density functional theory calculations reveal the excellent pseudocapacitive performance, attractive K+ adsorption, and fast K+ diffusion ability of the Bi2Te3-x@NPCNFs electrode, which is essential for fast potassium-ion storage. Impressively, the assembled Bi2Te3-x@NPCNFs//activated-carbon potassium-ion hybrid capacitors achieve considerable energy/power density (energy density up to 112 Wh kg-1 at a power density of 1000 W kg-1) and excellent cycling stability (1600 cycles at 10.0 A g-1), indicating their potential practical applications.
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- Gaoyu Wang
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Jiaxing Nanhu University, Jiaxing ,Zhejiang 314001, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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Zeng A, Jiao J, Zhang H, Zhao E, He T, Xu Z, Xiao X. Slow-Released Cationic Redox Activity Promoted Stable Anionic Redox and Suppressed Jahn-Teller Distortion in Layered Sodium Manganese Oxides. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:7119-7129. [PMID: 38295308 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c16320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Manganese-based layered oxides are considered promising cathodes for sodium ion batteries due to their high capacity and low-cost manganese and sodium resources. Triggering the anionic redox reaction (ARR) can exceed the capacity limitation determined by conventional cationic redox. However, the unstable ARR charge compensation and Jahn-Teller distortion of Mn3+ ions readily result in structural degradation and rapid capacity fade. Here, we report a P2-type Na0.8Li0.2Mn0.7Cu0.1O2 cathode that shows a capacity retention of 84.5% at 200 mA/g after 200 cycles. Combining in situ X-ray diffraction and multi other ex situ characterizations, we reveal that the enhanced cycling stability is ascribed to a slow release of cationic redox activity which can well suppress the Jahn-Teller distortion and favor the ARR reversibility. Furthermore, density-functional theory calculations demonstrate that the inhibited interlayer migration and reduced band gap facilitate the stability and kinetic behavior of ARR. These findings provide a perspective for designing high-energy-density cathode materials with ARR activity.
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- Ao Zeng
- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, Guangdong 523808, China
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- Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai201304, China
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- Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Changchun130033, Jilin, China
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- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Zhong M, Bai M, Shen W, Zhang J, Guo S. Fluorine-Terminated Self-Assembled Monolayers Grafted Graphite Anode Inducing a LiF-Dominated SEI Inorganic Layer for Fast-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:5813-5822. [PMID: 38272467 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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The electrochemical kinetic processes of Li+ ions, including the desolvation of the Li+ ions from the electrolyte to the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), the transportation of desolvated Li+ ions across the SEI, and the charge transfer at the interface between the SEI and graphite, determine the rate performance and cycling stability of the graphitic anode in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this work, fluorine-terminated self-assembled monolayers were grafted on the surface of spherical graphite particles to regulate the chemical composition and structure of SEI formed on the graphite surface in the presence of conventional ester electrolytes. The comprehensive characterization and first-principles calculation results illustrate that a uniform LiF-dominated SEI film can be generated on the as-functionalized graphite anode due to the carbon-fluorine bonds' cleavage of fluorine-terminated self-assembled monolayers. The LiF-dominated SEI film is particularly beneficial for desolvated lithium-ion transport across the SEI, affording LiCoO2//graphite full cells with substantially enhanced fast-charging capability and cycle stability. This strategy should be potentially useful for modifying other anode materials to regulate the interfacial chemistry between the anode and electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries.
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- Min Zhong
- Department of Electronic Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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