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Ding X, Zhou Q, Li X, Xiong X. Fast-charging anodes for lithium ion batteries: progress and challenges. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:2472-2488. [PMID: 38314874 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00110a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Slow charging speed has been a serious constraint to the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs), and therefore the development of advanced lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with fast-charging capability has become an urgent task. Thanks to its low price and excellent overall electrochemical performance, graphite has dominated the anode market for the past 30 years. However, it is difficult to meet the development needs of fast-charging batteries using graphite anodes due to their fast capacity degradation and safety hazards under high-current charging processes. This feature article describes the failure mechanism of graphite anodes under fast charging, and then summarizes the basic principles, current research progress, advanced strategies and challenges of fast-charging anodes represented by graphite, lithium titanate (Li4Ti5O12) and niobium-based oxides. Moreover, we look forward to the development prospects of fast-charging anodes and provide some guidance for future research in the field of fast-charging batteries.
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- Xiaobo Ding
- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China.
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Wang R, Sun S, Xu C, Cai J, Gou H, Zhang X, Wang G. The interface engineering and structure design of an alloying-type metal foil anode for lithium ion batteries: a review. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:903-922. [PMID: 38084018 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01565c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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An alloying-type metal foil serves as an integrated anode that is distinct from the prevalent powder-casting production of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) and emerging lithium metal batteries (LMBs), and also its energy density and processing technology can be profoundly developed. However, besides their apparent intriguing advantages of a high specific capacity, electrical conductivity, and the ease of formation, metal foil anodes suffer from slow lithiation kinetics, a trade-off between specific capacity and cycle life, and a low initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) owing to their multi-scaled structural geometry, huge volume change, and induced interfacial issues during the alloying process. In this review, we attempt to present a comprehensive overview on the recent research progress with respect to alloying-type metal foil anodes toward high-energy-density and low-cost LIBs. The failure mechanism of metal foil anodes during lithiation/delithiation and existing challenges are also summarized. Subsequently, the structural design and interface engineering strategies that have witnessed significant achievements are highlighted, which can promote the practical development of LIBs, including artificial SEI, alloying, structural design, and grain refinement. Furthermore, scientific perspectives are proposed to further improve the overall performance and decouple the complex mechanisms in terms of interdisciplinary fields of electrochemistry, metallic materials science, mechanics, and interfacial science, demonstrating that metal foil anode-based LIBs require more research efforts.
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- Rui Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China.
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- Center for High Pressure Science & Technology Advanced Research, Beijing 100193, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, School of Material Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China.
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Fan Z, Zhou X, Qiu J, Yang Z, Lei C, Hao Z, Li J, Li L, Zeng R, Chou SL. Sulfur-Rich Additive-Induced Interphases Enable Highly Stable 4.6 V LiNi 0.5 Co 0.2 Mn 0.3 O 2 ||graphite Pouch Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202308888. [PMID: 37530650 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202308888] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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High-voltage lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have attracted great attention due to their promising high energy density. However, severe capacity degradation is witnessed, which originated from the incompatible and unstable electrolyte-electrode interphase at high voltage. Herein, a robust additive-induced sulfur-rich interphase is constructed by introducing an additive with ultrahigh S-content (34.04 %, methylene methyl disulfonate, MMDS) in 4.6 V LiNi0.5 Co0.2 Mn0.3 O2 (NCM523)||graphite pouch cell. The MMDS does not directly participate the inner Li+ sheath, but the strong interactions between MMDS and PF6 - anions promote the preferential decomposition of MMDS and broaden the oxidation stability, facilitating the formation of an ultrathin but robust sulfur-rich interfacial layer. The electrolyte consumption, gas production, phase transformation and dissolution of transition metal ions were effectively inhibited. As expected, the 4.6 V NCM523||graphite pouch cell delivers a high capacity retention of 87.99 % even after 800 cycles. This work shares new insight into the sulfur-rich additive-induced electrolyte-electrode interphase for stable high-voltage LIBs.
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- Ziqiang Fan
- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
- School of Materials and New Energy, South China Normal University, Shanwei, Guangdong 516600, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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Tao S, Demir B, Baktash A, Zhu Y, Xia Q, Jiao Y, Zhao Y, Lin T, Li M, Lyu M, Gentle I, Wang L, Knibbe R. Solvent-derived Fluorinated Secondary Interphase for Reversible Zn-graphite Dual-ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202307208. [PMID: 37407437 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202307208] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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The irreversibility of anion intercalation-deintercalation is a fundamental issue in determining the cycling stability of a dual-ion battery (DIB). In this work, we demonstrate that using a partially fluorinated carbonate solvent can drive a beneficial fluorinated secondary interphase layer formation. Such layer facilitates reversible anion (de-)intercalation processes by impeding solvent molecule co-intercalation and the associated graphite exfoliation. The enhanced reversibility of anion transport contributes to the overall cycling stability for a Zn-graphite DIB-a high Coulombic efficiency of 98.5 % after 800 cycles, with an attractive discharge capacity of 156 mAh g-1 and a mid-point discharge voltage of ≈1.7 V (at 0.1 A g-1 ). In addition, the formed fluorinated secondary interphase suppresses the self-discharge behavior, preserving 29 times of the capacity retention rate compared to the battery with a commonly used carbonate solvent, after standing for 24 hours. This work provides a simple and effective strategy for addressing the critical challenges in graphite-based DIBs and contributes to fundamental understanding to help accelerate their practical application.
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- Shiwei Tao
- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Centre for Theoretical and Computational Molecular Science, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- College of Physics, Hebei Key Laboratory of Photophysics Research and Application, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- College of Physics, Hebei Key Laboratory of Photophysics Research and Application, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050024, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, Faculty of Science, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, the University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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Göldner V, Quach L, Adhitama E, Behrens A, Junk L, Winter M, Placke T, Glorius F, Karst U. Laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry for the analysis of interphases in lithium ion batteries. iScience 2023; 26:107517. [PMID: 37636078 PMCID: PMC10448071 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry (LDI-MS) is introduced as a complementary technique for the analysis of interphases formed at electrode|electrolyte interfaces in lithium ion batteries (LIBs). An understanding of these interphases is crucial for designing interphase-forming electrolyte formulations and increasing battery lifetime. Especially organic species are analyzed more effectively using LDI-MS than with established methodologies. The combination with trapped ion mobility spectrometry and tandem mass spectrometry yields additional structural information of interphase components. Furthermore, LDI-MS imaging reveals the lateral distribution of compounds on the electrode surface. Using the introduced methods, a deeper understanding of the mechanism of action of the established solid electrolyte interphase-forming electrolyte additive 3,4-dimethyloxazolidine-2,5-dione (Ala-N-CA) for silicon/graphite anodes is obtained, and active electrochemical transformation products are unambiguously identified. In the future, LDI-MS will help to provide a deeper understanding of interfacial processes in LIBs by using it in a multimodal approach with other surface analysis methods to obtain complementary information.
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- Valentin Göldner
- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Münster, Germany
- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, Corrensstraße 40, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, Corrensstraße 40, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, Corrensstraße 40, 48149 Münster, Germany
- MEET Battery Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstaße 46, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Bruker Daltonics GmbH & Co. KG, Fahrenheitstraße 4, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, Corrensstraße 40, 48149 Münster, Germany
- MEET Battery Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstaße 46, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Helmholtz Institute Münster, IEK-12, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Corrensstraße 46, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, Corrensstraße 40, 48149 Münster, Germany
- MEET Battery Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstaße 46, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, Corrensstraße 40, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 48, 48149 Münster, Germany
- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, Corrensstraße 40, 48149 Münster, Germany
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Liu Q, Xu S, Li X, Chen R, Wang X, Gao Y, Wang Z, Chen L. Polymer Competitive Solvation Reduced Propylene Carbonate Cointercalation in a Graphitic Anode. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:2623-2629. [PMID: 36926919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Polymer electrolytes have been studied as an alternative to organic liquid electrolytes but suffer from low ionic conductivity. Propylene carbonate (PC) proves to be an interesting solvent but is incompatible with graphitic anodes due to its cointercalation effect. In this work, adding poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) into a PC-based electrolyte can alter the solvation structure as well as transform the solution into a polymer electrolyte with high ionic conductivity. By spectroscopic techniques and calculations, we demonstrate that PEO can compete with PC in solvating the Li+ ions, reducing the Li+-PC bond strength, and making it easier for PC to be desolvated. Due to the unique solvation structure, PC-cointercalation-induced graphite exfoliation is inhibited, and the reduction stability of the electrolyte is improved. This work will extend the applications of the PC-based electrolytes, deepen the understandings of the solvation structure, and spur designs of advanced electrolytes.
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- Qiuyan Liu
- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Electron Microscopy, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Electron Microscopy, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience, CAS Key Laboratory for Nanosystem and Hierarchy Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Physical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Yin T, Lin X, Han T, Zhou T, Li J, Liu J. A novel coral-like LiMn2O4 nanostructure as Li-ion battery cathode displaying stable energy-storage performance. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.117090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Zhao Y, Wang Y, Liang R, Zhu G, Xiong W, Zheng H. Building Polymeric Framework Layer for Stable Solid Electrolyte Interphase on Natural Graphite Anode. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227827. [PMID: 36431927 PMCID: PMC9692837 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The overall electrochemical performance of natural graphite is intimately associated with the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer developed on its surface. To suppress the interfacial electrolyte decomposition reactions and the high irreversible capacity loss relating to the SEI formation on a natural graphite (NG) surface, we propose a new design of the artificial SEI by the functional molecular cross-linking framework layer, which was synthesized by grafting acrylic acid (AA) and N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide (MBAA) via an in situ polymerization reaction. The functional polymeric framework constructs a robust covalent bonding onto the NG surface with -COOH and facilitates Li+ conduction owing to the effect of the -CONH group, contributing to forming an SEI layer of excellent stability, flexibility, and compactness. From all the benefits, the initial coulombic efficiency, rate performance, and cycling performance of the graphite anode are remarkably improved. In addition, the full cell using the LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 cathode against the modified NG anode exhibits much-prolonged cycle life with a capacity retention of 82.75% after 500 cycles, significantly higher than the cell using the pristine NG anode. The mechanisms relating to the artificial SEI growth on the graphite surface were analyzed. This strategy provides an efficient and feasible approach to the surface optimization for the NG anode in LIBs.
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- Yunhao Zhao
- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
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- Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518100, China
- Correspondence: (R.L.); (G.Z.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Suzhou Huaying New Energy Materials and Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou 215100, China
- Correspondence: (R.L.); (G.Z.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Suzhou Huaying New Energy Materials and Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou 215100, China
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- College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Suzhou Huaying New Energy Materials and Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou 215100, China
- Correspondence: (R.L.); (G.Z.); (H.Z.)
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Li M, Zhu K, Zhao H, Meng Z. Recent Progress on Graphene-Based Nanocomposites for Electrochemical Sodium-Ion Storage. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2837. [PMID: 36014703 PMCID: PMC9414377 DOI: 10.3390/nano12162837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In advancing battery technologies, primary attention is paid to developing and optimizing low-cost electrode materials capable of fast reversible ion insertion and extraction with good cycling ability. Sodium-ion batteries stand out due to their inexpensive price and comparable operating principle to lithium-ion batteries. To achieve this target, various graphene-based nanocomposites fabricate strategies have been proposed to help realize the nanostructured electrode for high electrochemical performance sodium-ion batteries. In this review, the graphene-based nanocomposites were introduced according to the following main categories: graphene surface modification and doping, three-dimensional structured graphene, graphene coated on the surface of active materials, and the intercalation layer stacked graphene. Through one or more of the above strategies, graphene is compounded with active substances to prepare the nanocomposite electrode, which is applied as the anode or cathode to sodium-ion batteries. The recent research progress of graphene-based nanocomposites for SIBs is also summarized in this study based on the above categories, especially for nanocomposite fabricate methods, the structural characteristics of electrodes as well as the influence of graphene on the performance of the SIBs. In addition, the relevant mechanism is also within the scope of this discussion, such as synergistic effect of graphene with active substances, the insertion/deintercalation process of sodium ions in different kinds of nanocomposites, and electrochemical reaction mechanism in the energy storage. At the end of this study, a series of strategies are summarized to address the challenges of graphene-based nanocomposites and several critical research prospects of SIBs that provide insights for future investigations.
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- Mai Li
- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Dong L, Zhong S, Yuan B, Ji Y, Liu J, Liu Y, Yang C, Han J, He W. Electrolyte Engineering for High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2022; 2022:9837586. [PMID: 36128181 PMCID: PMC9470208 DOI: 10.34133/2022/9837586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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High-voltage lithium metal batteries (HVLMBs) have been arguably regarded as the most prospective solution to ultrahigh-density energy storage devices beyond the reach of current technologies. Electrolyte, the only component inside the HVLMBs in contact with both aggressive cathode and Li anode, is expected to maintain stable electrode/electrolyte interfaces (EEIs) and facilitate reversible Li+ transference. Unfortunately, traditional electrolytes with narrow electrochemical windows fail to compromise the catalysis of high-voltage cathodes and infamous reactivity of the Li metal anode, which serves as a major contributor to detrimental electrochemical performance fading and thus impedes their practical applications. Developing stable electrolytes is vital for the further development of HVLMBs. However, optimization principles, design strategies, and future perspectives for the electrolytes of the HVLMBs have not been summarized in detail. This review first gives a systematical overview of recent progress in the improvement of traditional electrolytes and the design of novel electrolytes for the HVLMBs. Different strategies of conventional electrolyte modification, including high concentration electrolytes and CEI and SEI formation with additives, are covered. Novel electrolytes including fluorinated, ionic-liquid, sulfone, nitrile, and solid-state electrolytes are also outlined. In addition, theoretical studies and advanced characterization methods based on the electrolytes of the HVLMBs are probed to study the internal mechanism for ultrahigh stability at an extreme potential. It also foresees future research directions and perspectives for further development of electrolytes in the HVLMBs.
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- Liwei Dong
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401151, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
- Chongqing Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Chongqing 401151, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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