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Zhang P, Cai M, Wei Y, Zhang J, Li K, Silva SRP, Shao G, Zhang P. Photo-Assisted Rechargeable Metal Batteries: Principles, Progress, and Perspectives. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2402448. [PMID: 38877647 PMCID: PMC11321620 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
Abstract
The utilization of diverse energy storage devices is imperative in the contemporary society. Taking advantage of solar power, a significant environmentally friendly and sustainable energy resource, holds great appeal for future storage of energy because it can solve the dilemma of fossil energy depletion and the resulting environmental problems once and for all. Recently, photo-assisted energy storage devices, especially photo-assisted rechargeable metal batteries, are rapidly developed owing to the ability to efficiently convert and store solar energy and the simple configuration, as well as the fact that conventional Li/Zn-ion batteries are widely commercialized. Considering many puzzles arising from the rapid development of photo-assisted rechargeable metal batteries, this review commences by introducing the fundamental concepts of batteries and photo-electrochemistry, followed by an exploration of the current advancements in photo-assisted rechargeable metal batteries. Specifically, it delves into the elucidation of device components, operating principles, types, and practical applications. Furthermore, this paper categorizes, specifies, and summarizes several detailed examples of photo-assisted energy storage devices. Lastly, it addresses the challenges and bottlenecks faced by these energy storage systems while providing future perspectives to facilitate their transition from laboratory research to industrial implementation.
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- Pengpeng Zhang
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Nanoelectronics CenterAdvanced Technology InstituteUniversity of SurreyGuildfordGU2 7XHUK
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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Wang W, Tan C, He L, Yu F, Gao X, Chen Y. Determinants of the Surface Film during the Discharging Process in Lithium-Oxygen Batteries. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:583-589. [PMID: 38198564 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c03568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Lithium-oxygen batteries have one of the highest theoretical capacities and specific energies, but several challenges remain. One of them is premature death caused by a passivation layer with poor conductivities (both electronic and ionic) on the electrode surface during the discharge process. Once this thin layer forms on the surface of the catalyst and substrate, the overpotential significantly increases and causes early cell death. Therefore, understanding this thin layer is crucial to achieving high specific energy lithium-oxygen batteries. Herein, we quantitatively compared the ratio of lithium carbonate to lithium peroxide during the discharge process in a flow cell at different potentials. We found that the ratio rapidly increased at low potential and high flow rates. The surface route led to significant byproducts on the Au electrodes, and consequently, a 3 nm thick discharge product film passivates the electrode surface in a flow cell.
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- Wentao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, People's Republic of China
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- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, People's Republic of China
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- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 211816, People's Republic of China
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Cai L, Gu FC, Meng SM, Zhuang AQ, Dong H, Li ZZ, Guan ZF, Li DS, Li Y, Xu XX, Li Q, Cao Q. Improved Lithium Storage Performance of a TiO 2 Anode Material Doped by Co. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1325. [PMID: 36836955 PMCID: PMC9964079 DOI: 10.3390/ma16041325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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TiO2 is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its low cost, suitable operating voltage, and excellent structural stability. The inherent poor electron conductivity and low ion diffusion coefficient, however, severely limit its application in lithium storage. Here, Co-doped TiO2 is synthesized by a hydrothermal method as an anode material since Co@TiO2 possesses a large specific surface area and high electronic conductivity. Thanks to the Co dopants, the ion diffusion and electron transport are both greatly improved, which is very beneficial for cycle stability, coulombic efficiency (CE), reversible capacity, and rate performance. As a result, Co@TiO2 shows a high reversible capacity of 227 mAh g-1 at 3 C, excellent rate performance, and cycling stability with a capacity of about 125 mAh g-1 at 10C after 600 cycles (1 C = 170 mA g-1).
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- Li Cai
- Spintronics Institute, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Physics, Weihai Innovation Research Institute, Institute of Materials for Energy and Environment, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Spintronics Institute, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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Pu Y, He B, Niu Y, Liu X, Zhang B. Chemical Electron Microscopy (CEM) for Heterogeneous Catalysis at Nano: Recent Progress and Challenges. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2023; 6:0043. [PMID: 36930759 PMCID: PMC10013794 DOI: 10.34133/research.0043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Chemical electron microscopy (CEM), a toolbox that comprises imaging and spectroscopy techniques, provides dynamic morphological, structural, chemical, and electronic information about an object in chemical environment under conditions of observable performance. CEM has experienced a revolutionary improvement in the past years and is becoming an effective characterization method for revealing the mechanism of chemical reactions, such as catalysis. Here, we mainly address the concept of CEM for heterogeneous catalysis in the gas phase and what CEM could uniquely contribute to catalysis, and illustrate what we can know better with CEM and the challenges and future development of CEM.
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- Yinghui Pu
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, In-situ Center for Physical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, In-situ Center for Physical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China
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Yuan Z, Mao H, Yu D, Chen X. Photo-Assisted Metal-Air Batteries: Recent Progress, Challenges and Opportunities. Chemistry 2022; 29:e202202920. [PMID: 36437508 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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To meet the need of high energy density, long durability, safe and cost-efficient energy conversion and storage devices, metal-air batteries like Li-O2 and Zn-O2 batteries have received enormous attention and were subject to exciting development in the past decade. Photo-assisted strategies that enable the effective combination of photo/electric energy conversion/storage render a new dimension for the conventional metal-air batteries techniques with mere electric energy utilization. Therefore, tremendous research is ongoing in search of more efficient and durable devices with photo-assisted strategies. This review provides an overview of photo-assisted Li-O2 batteries, Zn-O2 batteries, and batteries with various metal/air components. The working mechanism, the basic device architecture and practical performances of various photo-assisted systems are summarized and discussed. Furthermore, certain technical challenges and future opportunities for the photo-assisted metal air batteries are emphasized and discussed in the hope of stimulating further research.
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- Zhongke Yuan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China.,Jieyang Branch of Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang, 515200, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-Based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China.,Jieyang Branch of Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang, 515200, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-Based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China.,Jieyang Branch of Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang, 515200, P. R. China
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