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Li H, Li S, Hou R, Rao Y, Guo S, Chang Z, Zhou H. Recent advances in zinc-ion dehydration strategies for optimized Zn-metal batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024. [PMID: 38904425 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00343h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Aqueous Zn-metal batteries have attracted increasing interest for large-scale energy storage owing to their outstanding merits in terms of safety, cost and production. However, they constantly suffer from inadequate energy density and poor cycling stability due to the presence of zinc ions in the fully hydrated solvation state. Thus, designing the dehydrated solvation structure of zinc ions can effectively address the current drawbacks of aqueous Zn-metal batteries. In this case, considering the lack of studies focused on strategies for the dehydration of zinc ions, herein, we present a systematic and comprehensive review to deepen the understanding of zinc-ion solvation regulation. Two fundamental design principles of component regulation and pre-desolvation are summarized in terms of solvation environment formation and interfacial desolvation behavior. Subsequently, specific strategy based distinct principles are carefully discussed, including preparation methods, working mechanisms, analysis approaches and performance improvements. Finally, we present a general summary of the issues addressed using zinc-ion dehydration strategies, and four critical aspects to promote zinc-ion solvation regulation are presented as an outlook, involving updating (de)solvation theories, revealing interfacial evolution, enhancing analysis techniques and developing functional materials. We believe that this review will not only stimulate more creativity in optimizing aqueous electrolytes but also provide valuable insights into designing other battery systems.
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- Haoyu Li
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0814, Japan
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Nanjing University, Shenzhen 518000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
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Qiao X, Chen T, He F, Li H, Zeng Y, Wang R, Yang H, Yang Q, Wu Z, Guo X. Solvation Effect: The Cornerstone of High-Performance Battery Design for Commercialization-Driven Sodium Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401215. [PMID: 38856003 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Sodium batteries (SBs) emerge as a potential candidate for large-scale energy storage and have become a hot topic in the past few decades. In the previous researches on electrolyte, designing electrolytes with the solvation theory has been the most promising direction is to improve the electrochemical performance of batteries through solvation theory. In general, the four essential factors for the commercial application of SBs, which are cost, low temperature performance, fast charge performance and safety. The solvent structure has significant impact on commercial applications. But so far, the solvation design of electrolyte and the practical application of sodium batteries have not been comprehensively summarized. This review first clarifies the process of Na+ solvation and the strategies for adjusting Na+ solvation. It is worth noting that the relationship between solvation theory and interface theory is pointed out. The cost, low temperature, fast charging, and safety issues of solvation are systematically summarized. The importance of the de-solvation step in low temperature and fast charging application is emphasized to help select better electrolytes for specific applications. Finally, new insights and potential solutions for electrolytes solvation related to SBs are proposed to stimulate revolutionary electrolyte chemistry for next generation SBs.
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- Xianyan Qiao
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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Wang J, Shao Y, Ma Y, Zhang D, Aziz SB, Li Z, Woo HJ, Subramaniam RT, Wang B. Facilitating Rapid Na + Storage through MoWSe/C Heterostructure Construction and Synergistic Electrolyte Matching Strategy. ACS NANO 2024; 18:10230-10242. [PMID: 38546180 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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The realization of sodium-ion devices with high-power density and long-cycle capability is challenging due to the difficulties of carrier diffusion and electrode fragmentation in transition metal selenide anodes. Herein, a Mo/W-based metal-organic framework is constructed by a one-step method through rational selection, after which MoWSe/C heterostructures with large angles are synthesized by a facile selenization/carbonization strategy. Through physical characterization and theoretical calculations, the synthesized MoWSe/C electrode delivers obvious structural advantages and excellent electrochemical performance in an ethylene glycol dimethyl ether electrolyte. Furthermore, the electrochemical vehicle mechanism of ions in the electrolyte is systematically revealed through comparative analyses. Resultantly, ether-based electrolytes advantageously construct stable solid electrolyte interfaces and avoid electrolyte decomposition. Based on the above benefits, the Na half-cell assembled with MoWSe/C electrodes demonstrated excellent rate capability and a high specific capacity of 347.3 mA h g-1 even after cycling 2000 cycles at 10 A g-1. Meanwhile, the constructed sodium-ion capacitor maintains ∼80% capacity retention after 11,000 ultralong cycles at a high-power density of 3800 W kg-1. The findings can broaden the mechanistic understanding of conversion anodes in different electrolytes and provide a reference for the structural design of anodes with high capacity, fast kinetics, and long-cycle stability.
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- Jian Wang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, China
- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hameed Majid Advanced Polymeric Materials Research Lab, Research and Development Center, University of Sulaimani, Qlyasan Street, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region 46001, Iraq
- Department of Physics, College of Science, Charmo University, Chamchamal, Sulaymaniyah 46023, Iraq
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, China
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- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, 050000 Shijiazhuang, China
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Li J, Huang S, Yu P, Lv Z, Wu K, Li J, Ding J, Zhu Q, Xiao X, Nan J, Zuo X. Unraveling the underlying mechanism of good electrochemical performance of hard carbon in PC/EC-Based electrolyte. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 657:653-663. [PMID: 38071814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.022] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/02/2024]
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Although hard carbon in propylene carbonate / ethylene carbonate (PC/EC)-based electrolytes possesses favorable electrochemical characteristics in rechargeable sodium-ion batteries, the underlying mechanism is still vague. Numerous hypotheses have been proposed to solve the puzzle, but none of them have satisfactorily unraveled the reason at the molecular-level. In this study, we firstly attempted to address this mystery through a profound insight into the disparity of the ion solvation/desolvation behavior in electrolyte. Combining the results of density functional theory (DFT) calculations and experiments, the work explains that compared to the sole PC-based electrolyte, Na+-EC4 molecules in the PC/EC-based electrolyte preferentially undergo reduction and contribute to the emergence of a more stable protective film on the surface of hard carbon, leading to the preferable durability and rate capability of the cell. Nevertheless, applying the ion solvation/desolvation model, it also reveals that Na+-(solvent)n molecules in the PC/EC-based electrolyte can achieve faster Na+ desolvation processes than in the PC-based electrolyte alone, contributing to the enhancement of charge transfer kinetics. This research holds great importance in uncovering the possible mechanism of the remarkable electrochemical- properties of hard carbon in PC/EC-based electrolytes, and advancing its practical utilization in future sodium-ion batteries.
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- Jia Li
- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China.
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Xia D, Jeong H, Hou D, Tao L, Li T, Knight K, Hu A, Kamphaus EP, Nordlund D, Sainio S, Liu Y, Morris JR, Xu W, Huang H, Li L, Xiong H, Cheng L, Lin F. Self-terminating, heterogeneous solid-electrolyte interphase enables reversible Li-ether cointercalation in graphite anodes. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2313096121. [PMID: 38261613 PMCID: PMC10835073 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2313096121] [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: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Ether solvents are suitable for formulating solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI)-less ion-solvent cointercalation electrolytes in graphite for Na-ion and K-ion batteries. However, ether-based electrolytes have been historically perceived to cause exfoliation of graphite and cell failure in Li-ion batteries. In this study, we develop strategies to achieve reversible Li-solvent cointercalation in graphite through combining appropriate Li salts and ether solvents. Specifically, we design 1M LiBF4 1,2-dimethoxyethane (G1), which enables natural graphite to deliver ~91% initial Coulombic efficiency and >88% capacity retention after 400 cycles. We captured the spatial distribution of LiF at various length scales and quantified its heterogeneity. The electrolyte shows self-terminated reactivity on graphite edge planes and results in a grainy, fluorinated pseudo-SEI. The molecular origin of the pseudo-SEI is elucidated by ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations. The operando synchrotron analyses further demonstrate the reversible and monotonous phase transformation of cointercalated graphite. Our findings demonstrate the feasibility of Li cointercalation chemistry in graphite for extreme-condition batteries. The work also paves the foundation for understanding and modulating the interphase generated by ether electrolytes in a broad range of electrodes and batteries.
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- Dawei Xia
- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do13120, South Korea
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- Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID83725
- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA94025
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- Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, CA94025
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- Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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- X-ray Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID83725
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- Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL60439
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- Department of Chemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA24061
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Cao K, Xia Y, Li H, Huang H, Iqbal S, Yousaf M, Bin Xu B, Sun W, Yan M, Pan H, Jiang Y. Oxygen-regulated spontaneous solid electrolyte interphase enabling ultra-stable solid-state Na metal batteries. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024; 69:49-58. [PMID: 37973461 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2023.11.017] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Solid-state sodium metal batteries utilizing inorganic solid electrolytes (SEs) hold immense potentials such as intrinsical safety, high energy density, and environmental sustainability. However, the interfacial inhomogeneity/instability at the anode-SE interface usually triggers the penetration of sodium dendrites into the electrolyte, leading to short circuit and battery failure. Herein, confronting with the original nonuniform and high-resistance solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) at the Na-Na3Zr2Si2PO12 interface, an oxygen-regulated SEI innovative approach is proposed to enhance the cycling stability of anode-SEs interface, through a spontaneous reaction between the metallic sodium (containing trace amounts of oxygen) and the Na3Zr2Si2PO12 SE. The oxygen-regulated spontaneous SEI is thin, uniform, and kinetically stable to facilitate homogenous interfacial Na+ transportation. Benefitting from the optimized SEI, the assembled symmetric cell exhibits an ultra-stable sodium plating/stripping cycle for over 6600 h under a practical capacity of 3 mAh cm-2. Quasi-solid-state batteries with Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode deliver excellent cyclability over 500 cycles at a rate of 0.5 C (1 C = 117 mA cm-2) with a high capacity retention of 95.4%. This oxygen-regulated SEI strategy may offer a potential avenue for the future development of high-energy-density solid-state metal batteries.
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- Keshuang Cao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311200, China
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- Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; State Key Laboratory of Baiyunobo Rare Earth Resource Researches and Comprehensive Utilization, Baotou Research Institute of Rare Earths, Baotou 014030, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 311200, China; State Key Laboratory of Baiyunobo Rare Earth Resource Researches and Comprehensive Utilization, Baotou Research Institute of Rare Earths, Baotou 014030, China.
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Ma P, Li XL, Shi Y, Yan D, Yang H, Wang Y, Yang HY. Co 4S 3 Nanoparticles Confined in an MnS Nanorod-Grafted N, S-Codoped Carbon Polyhedron for Highly Efficient Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:58356-58366. [PMID: 38054241 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) suffer from limited ion diffusion and structural expansion, generating the urgent demand for Na+ accommodable materials with promising architectures. In this work, the rational exploration for Co4S3 nanoparticles confined in an MnS nanorod-grafted N, S-codoped carbon polyhedron (Co-Mn-S@N-S-C) is achieved by the in situ growth of MOF on MnO2 nanorod along with the subsequent carbonization and sulfurization. Benefiting from the distinctive nanostructure, the Co-Mn-S@N-S-C anode delivers excellent structural stability, resulting in prolonged cycling stability with a capacity retention of 90.2% after 1000 cycles at 2 A g-1. Moreover, the reaction storage mechanism is clarified by the in situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements. The results indicate that properly designed electrode materials have huge potential applications for highly efficient energy storage devices.
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- Pin Ma
- School of Materials and New Energy, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, 487372, Singapore
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- International Joint Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics & Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Physics of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Physics of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Microelectronics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Pillar of Engineering Product Development, Singapore University of Technology and Design, 8 Somapah Road, 487372, Singapore
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Liu M, Wu F, Gong Y, Li Y, Li Y, Feng X, Li Q, Wu C, Bai Y. Interfacial-Catalysis-Enabled Layered and Inorganic-Rich SEI on Hard Carbon Anodes in Ester Electrolytes for Sodium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2300002. [PMID: 37018163 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Constructing a homogenous and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interface (SEI) can efficiently improve the overall sodium-storage performance of hard carbon (HC) anodes. However, the thick and heterogenous SEI derived from conventional ester electrolytes fails to meet the above requirements. Herein, an innovative interfacial catalysis mechanism is proposed to design a favorable SEI in ester electrolytes by reconstructing the surface functionality of HC, of which abundant CO (carbonyl) bonds are accurately and homogenously implanted. The CO (carbonyl) bonds act as active centers that controllably catalyze the preferential reduction of salts and directionally guide SEI growth to form a homogenous, layered, and inorganic-rich SEI. Therefore, excessive solvent decomposition is suppressed, and the interfacial Na+ transfer and structural stability of SEI on HC anodes are greatly promoted, contributing to a comprehensive enhancement in sodium-storage performance. The optimal anodes exhibit an outstanding reversible capacity (379.6 mAh g-1 ), an ultrahigh initial Coulombic efficiency (93.2%), a largely improved rate capability, and an extremely stable cycling performance with a capacity decay rate of 0.0018% for 10 000 cycles at 5 A g-1 . This work provides novel insights into smart regulation of interface chemistry to realize high-performance HC anodes for sodium storage.
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- Mingquan Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Li X, Zhang J, Guo X, Peng C, Song K, Zhang Z, Ding L, Liu C, Chen W, Dou S. An Ultrathin Nonporous Polymer Separator Regulates Na Transfer Toward Dendrite-Free Sodium Storage Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2203547. [PMID: 36649977 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Sodium storage batteries are one of the ever-increasing next-generation large-scale energy storage systems owing to the abundant resources and low cost. However, their viability is severely hampered by dendrite-related hazards on anodes. Herein, a novel ultrathin (8 µm) exterior-nonporous separator composed of honeycomb-structured fibers is prepared for homogeneous Na deposition and suppressed dendrite penetration. The unhindered ion transmission greatly benefits from honeycomb-structured fibers with huge electrolyte uptake (376.7%) and the polymer's inherent transport ability. Additionally, polar polymer chains consisting of polyethersulfone and polyvinylidene customize the highly aggregated solvation structure of electrolytes via substantial solvent immobilization, facilitating ion-conductivity-enhanced inorganic-rich solid-electrolyte interphase with remarkable interface endurance. With the reliable mechanical strength of the separator, the assembled sodium-ion full cell delivers significantly improved energy density and high safety, enabling stable operation under cutting and rolling. The as-prepared separator can further be generalized to lithium-based batteries for which apparent dendrite inhibition and cyclability are accessible and demonstrates its potential for practical application.
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- Xinle Li
- College of Chemistry, and Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, and Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, and Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, and Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, and Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic/Inorganic Composites, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- National Engineering and Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, and Green Catalysis Center, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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Wahyudi W, Guo X, Ladelta V, Tsetseris L, Nugraha MI, Lin Y, Tung V, Hadjichristidis N, Li Q, Xu K, Ming J, Anthopoulos TD. Hitherto Unknown Solvent and Anion Pairs in Solvation Structures Reveal New Insights into High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2202405. [PMID: 35975430 PMCID: PMC9534968 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Solvent-solvent and solvent-anion pairings in battery electrolytes have been identified for the first time by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. These hitherto unknown interactions are enabled by the hydrogen bonding induced by the strong Lewis acid Li+ , and exist between the electron-deficient hydrogen (δ+ H) present in the solvent molecules and either other solvent molecules or negatively-charged anions. Complementary with the well-established strong but short-ranged Coulombic interactions between cation and solvent molecules, such weaker but longer-ranged hydrogen-bonding casts the formation of an extended liquid structure in electrolytes that is influenced by their components (solvents, additives, salts, and concentration), which in turn dictates the ion transport within bulk electrolytes and across the electrolyte-electrode interfaces. The discovery of this new inter-component force completes the picture of how electrolyte components interact and arrange themselves, sets the foundation to design better electrolytes on the fundamental level, and probes battery performances.
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- Wandi Wahyudi
- KAUST Solar CenterKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- Core LabsKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis CenterKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- Department of PhysicsNational Technical University of AthensAthensGR‐15780Greece
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- KAUST Solar CenterKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
- Research Center for Advanced MaterialsNational Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)South TangerangBanten15314Indonesia
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- KAUST Solar CenterKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Solar CenterKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- KAUST Catalysis CenterKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022People's Republic of China
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- Battery Science BranchUS Army Research LaboratoryAdelphiMaryland20783USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022People's Republic of China
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- KAUST Solar CenterKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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Lin L, Zhang C, Huang Y, Zhuang Y, Fan M, Lin J, Wang L, Xie Q, Peng DL. Challenge and Strategies in Room Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries: A Comparison with Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107368. [PMID: 35315576 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Metal-sulfur batteries exhibit great potential as next-generation rechargeable batteries due to the low sulfur cost and high theoretical energy density. Sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries present higher feasibility of long-term development than lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries in technoeconomic and geopolitical terms. Both lithium and sodium are alkali metal elements with body-centered cubic structures, leading to similar physical and chemical properties and exposing similar issues when employed as the anode in metal-sulfur batteries. Indeed, some inspiration for mechanism researches and strategies in Na-S systems comes from the more mature Li-S systems. However, the dissimilarities in microscopic characteristics determine that Na-S is not a direct Li-S analogue. Herein, the daunting challenges derived by the differences of fundamental characteristics in Na-S and Li-S systems are discussed. And the corresponding strategies in Na-S batteries are reviewed. Finally, general conclusions and perspectives toward the research direction are presented based on the dissimilarities between both systems. This review attempts to provide important insights to facilitate the assimilation of the available knowledge on Li-S systems for accelerating the development of Na-S batteries on the basis of their dissimilarities.
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- Liang Lin
- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, Shenzhen, 518000, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces Fujian Key Laboratory of Materials Genome Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Deng Y, Zheng J, Zhao Q, Yin J, Biswal P, Hibi Y, Jin S, Archer LA. Highly Reversible Sodium Metal Battery Anodes via Alloying Heterointerfaces. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203409. [PMID: 35957538 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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As a promising pathway toward low-cost, long-duration energy storage, rechargeable sodium batteries are of increasing interest. Batteries that incorporate metallic sodium as anode promise a high theoretical specific capacity of 1166 mAh g-1 , and low reduction potential of -2.71 V. The high reactivity and poor electrochemical reversibility of sodium anodes render sodium metal anode (SMA) cells among the most challenging for practical implementation. Here, the failure mechanisms of Na anodes are investigated and the authors report that loss of morphological control is not the fundamental cause of failure. Rather, it is the inherently poor anchoring/root structure of electrodeposited Na to the electrode substrate that leads to poor reversibility and cell failure. Poorly anchored Na deposits are prone to break away from the current collector, producing orphaning and poor anode utilization. Thin metallic coatings in a range of chemistries are proposed and evaluated as SMA substrates. Based on thermodynamic and ion transport considerations, such substrates undergo reversible alloying reactions with Na and are hypothesized to promote good root growth-regardless of the morphology. Among the various options, Au stands out for its ability to support long Na anode lifetime and high reversibility (Coulombic Efficiency > 98%), for coating thicknesses in the range of 10-1000 nm. As a first step toward evaluating practical utility of the anodes, their performance in Na||SPAN cells with N:P ratio close to 1:1 is evaluated.
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- Yue Deng
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
- Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02129, USA
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- Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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Tan J, Ye M, Shen J. Deciphering the role of LiNO 3 additives in Li-S batteries. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2022; 9:2325-2334. [PMID: 35766933 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh00469k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The ultrahigh theoretical energy density of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries has attracted intensive research interest. However, most of the long-term cycling performance parameters are strongly dependent on the utilization of the electrolyte, which is considered as an indispensable component in Li-S batteries. Over the past few decades, numerous research studies around LiNO3 as an electrolyte additive have been carried out and have been confirmed to significantly upgrade the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries, but the mechanism of performance improvement is still not well-understood. In this minireview, we revisit the controversial issues surrounding LiNO3 based on recent representative studies, provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of LiNO3 in the Li-S battery system, and specifically discuss what the panoramic view of the solid electrolyte interface film formed by LiNO3 on the surface of Li metal anodes looks like. Finally, we present general conclusions and unique insights into the future development of Li-S batteries. This minireview aims to provide a tutorial reference for researchers who are ready to enter or are active in the field of Li-S batteries.
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- Jian Tan
- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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- Institute of Special Materials and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China.
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Lohani H, Kumar A, Kumari P, Ahuja A, Gautam M, Sengupta A, Mitra S. Artificial Organo-Fluoro-Rich Anode Electrolyte Interface and Partially Sodiated Hard Carbon Anode for Improved Cycle Life and Practical Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:37793-37803. [PMID: 35969193 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, a strategy is introduced wherein without keeping any excess cathode, a practical full-cell sodium-ion battery has been demonstrated by utilizing a hard carbon (HC) anode and sodium vanadium fluorophosphate and carbon nanotube composite (NVPF@C@CNT) cathode. A thin, robust, and durable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) is created on the surface of HC through its incubation wetted with a fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC)-rich warm electrolyte in direct contact with Na metal. During the incubation, the HC anode is partially sodiated and passivated with a thin SEI layer. The sodium-ion full cell fabricated while maintaining N/P ∼1.1 showed the first cycle Coulombic efficiency of ∼97% and delivered a stable areal capacity of 1.4 mAh cm-2 at a current rate of 0.1 mA cm-2 realized for the first time to the best of our knowledge. The full cell also showed a good rate capability, retaining 1.18 mAh cm-2 of its initial capacity even at a high current rate of 0.5 mA cm-2, and excellent cycling stability, giving a capacity of ∼1.0 mAh cm-2 after 500 cycles. The current strategy presents a practical way to make a sodium-ion full cell, utilizing no excess cathode material, significantly saving cost and time.
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- Harshita Lohani
- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
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- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400076, India
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Tian Z, Zou Y, Liu G, Wang Y, Yin J, Ming J, Alshareef HN. Electrolyte Solvation Structure Design for Sodium Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2201207. [PMID: 35661442 PMCID: PMC9353483 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202201207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) are considered the most promising battery technology in the post-lithium era due to the abundant sodium reserves. In the past two decades, exploring new electrolytes for SIBs has generally relied on the "solid electrolyte interphase (SEI)" theory to optimize the electrolyte components. However, many observed phenomena cannot be fully explained by the SEI theory. Therefore, electrolyte solvation structure and electrode-electrolyte interface behavior have recently received tremendous research interest to explain the improved performance. Considering there is currently no review paper focusing on the solvation structure of electrolytes in SIBs, a systematic survey on SIBs is provided, in which the specific solvation structure design guidelines and their consequent impact on the electrochemical performance are elucidated. The key driving force of solvation structure formation, and the recent advances in adjusting SIB solvation structures are discussed in detail. It is believed that this review can provide new insights into the electrolyte optimization strategies of high-performance SIBs and even other emerging battery systems.
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- Zhengnan Tian
- Materials Science and EngineeringPhysical Science and Engineering DivisionKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022P. R. China
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- Materials Science and EngineeringPhysical Science and Engineering DivisionKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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- Materials Science and EngineeringPhysical Science and Engineering DivisionKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource UtilizationChangchun Institute of Applied ChemistryChinese Academy of SciencesChangchun130022P. R. China
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- Materials Science and EngineeringPhysical Science and Engineering DivisionKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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Wang X, Guo D, Yang L, Jin M, Chen X, Wang S. A Review on the Construction of Carbon-Based Metal Compound Composite Cathode Materials for Room Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. Front Chem 2022; 10:928429. [PMID: 35755245 PMCID: PMC9218636 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.928429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries are one of the most attractive energy storage systems due to their low cost, environmental friendliness, and ultra-high energy density. However, due to the inherent slow redox kinetics and the shuttle of polysulfides, the road of room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries to practical application is still full of difficulties. As a sulfur cathode, which is directly related to battery performance, a lot of research efforts have been devoted to it and many strategies have been proposed to solve the shuttle effect problem of sulfur cathodes. This paper analyzes the existing problems and solutions of sodium-sulfur batteries, mainly discusses and summarizes the research progress of constructing carbon-based cathode materials for sodium-sulfur batteries, and expounds the current research popular from two main directions. That is to construct advanced cathode materials based on two mechanisms of adsorption and electrocatalysis. Finally, the research direction of advanced sodium-sulfur batteries is prospected.
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- Xueyu Wang
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China
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Gao L, Chen J, Chen Q, Kong X. The chemical evolution of solid electrolyte interface in sodium metal batteries. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2022; 8:eabm4606. [PMID: 35148184 PMCID: PMC8836821 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abm4606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The solid electrolyte interface (SEI) formed on the anode is one of the key factors that determine the life span of sodium metal batteries (SMBs). However, the continuous evolution of SEI during charging/discharging processes complicates the fundamental understanding of its chemistry and structure. In this work, we studied the underlying mechanisms of the protection effect offered by the SEI derived from sodium difluoro(oxalato)borate (NaDFOB). In situ nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) shows that the prior reduction of DFOB anion contributes to the SEI formation, and it suppresses the decomposition of carbonate solvents. Depth-profiling x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and high-resolution solid-state NMR reveal that the DFOB anion is gradually turned into borate and fluoride-rich SEI with cycling. The protection effect of SEI reaches the optimum at 50 cycles, which triples the life span of SMB. The detailed investigations provide valuable guidelines for the SEI engineering.
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- Lina Gao
- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of Excited-State Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of 3D Micro/Nano Fabrication and Characterization of Zhejiang Province, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, 18 Shilongshan Road, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of Excited-State Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Key Laboratory of Excited-State Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Corresponding author.
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Sun T, Feng XL, Sun QQ, Yu Y, Yuan GB, Xiong Q, Liu DP, Zhang XB, Zhang Y. Solvation Effect on the Improved Sodium Storage Performance of N-Heteropentacenequinone for Sodium-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:26806-26812. [PMID: 34582084 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202112112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The performance of electrode material is correlated with the choice of electrolyte, however, how the solvation has significant impact on electrochemical behavior is underdeveloped. Herein, N-heteropentacenequinone (TAPQ) is investigated to reveal the solvation effect on the performance of sodium-ion batteries in different electrolyte environment. TAPQ cycled in diglyme-based electrolyte exhibits superior electrochemical performance, but experiences a rapid capacity fading in carbonate-based electrolyte. The function of solvation effect is mainly embodied in two aspects: one is the stabilization of anion intermediate via the compatibility of electrode and electrolyte, the other is the interfacial electrochemical characteristics influenced by solvation sheath structure. By revealing the failure mechanism, this work presents an avenue for better understanding electrochemical behavior and enhancing performance from the angle of solvation effect.
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- Tao Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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Sun T, Feng X, Sun Q, Yu Y, Yuan G, Xiong Q, Liu D, Zhang X, Zhang Y. Solvation Effect on the Improved Sodium Storage Performance of N‐Heteropentacenequinone for Sodium‐Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202112112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Tao Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Beihang University Beijing 100191 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Beihang University Beijing 100191 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Beihang University Beijing 100191 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education School of Chemistry Beihang University Beijing 100191 China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering Beihang University Beijing 100191 China
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Wang X, Wang S, Wang H, Tu W, Zhao Y, Li S, Liu Q, Wu J, Fu Y, Han C, Kang F, Li B. Hybrid Electrolyte with Dual-Anion-Aggregated Solvation Sheath for Stabilizing High-Voltage Lithium-Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2007945. [PMID: 34676906 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202007945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lithium (Li)-metal batteries (LMBs) with high-voltage cathodes and limited Li-metal anodes are crucial to realizing high-energy storage. However, functional electrolytes that are compatible with both high-voltage cathodes and Li anodes are required for their developments. In this study, the use of a moderate-concentration LiPF6 and LiNO3 dual-salt electrolyte composed of ester and ether co-solvents (fluoroethylene carbonate/dimethoxyethane, FEC/DME), which forms a unique Li+ solvation with aggregated dual anions, that is, PF6 - and NO3 - , is proposed to stabilize high-voltage LMBs. Mechanistic studies reveal that such a solvation sheath improves the Li plating/stripping kinetics and induces the generation of a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer with gradient heterostructure and high Young's modulus on the anode, and a thin and robust cathode electrolyte interface (CEI) film. Therefore, this novel electrolyte enables colossal Li deposits with a high Coulombic efficiency (≈98.9%) for 450 cycles at 0.5 mA cm-2 . The as-assembled LiǁLiNi0.85 Co0.10 Al0.05 O2 full batteries deliver an excellent lifespan and capacity retention at 4.3 V with a rigid negative-to-positive capacity ratio. This electrolyte system with a dual-anion-aggregated solvation structure provides insights into the interfacial chemistries through solvation regulation for high-voltage LMBs.
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- Xianshu Wang
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Li Q, Liu G, Cheng H, Sun Q, Zhang J, Ming J. Low-Temperature Electrolyte Design for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Prospect and Challenges. Chemistry 2021; 27:15842-15865. [PMID: 34558737 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202101407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Lithium-ion batteries have dominated the energy market from portable electronic devices to electric vehicles. However, the LIBs applications are limited seriously when they were operated in the cold regions and seasons if there is no thermal protection. This is because the Li+ transportation capability within the electrode and particularly in the electrolyte dropped significantly due to the decreased electrolyte liquidity, leading to a sudden decline in performance and short cycle-life. Thus, design a low-temperature electrolyte becomes ever more important to enable the further applications of LIBs. Herein, we summarize the low-temperature electrolyte development from the aspects of solvent, salt, additives, electrolyte analysis, and performance in the different battery systems. Then, we also introduce the recent new insight about the cation solvation structure, which is significant to understand the interfacial behaviors at the low temperature, aiming to guide the design of a low-temperature electrolyte more effectively.
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- Qian Li
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.,School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.,School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.,School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials of the Ministry of Education, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, China.,School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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Pan J, Sun YY, Yan Y, Feng L, Zhang Y, Lin A, Huang F, Yang J. Revisit Electrolyte Chemistry of Hard Carbon in Ether for Na Storage. JACS AU 2021; 1:1208-1216. [PMID: 34467359 PMCID: PMC8397355 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.1c00158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Hard carbons (HCs) as an anode material in sodium ion batteries present enhanced electrochemical performances in ether-based electrolytes, giving them potential for use in practical applications. However, the underlying mechanism behind the excellent performances is still in question. Here, ex situ nuclear magnetic resonance, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy were used to clarify the insightful chemistry of ether- and ester-based electrolytes in terms of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) on hard carbons. The results confirm the marked electrolyte decomposition and the formation of a SEI film in EC/DEC but no SEI film in the case of diglyme. In situ electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance and molecular dynamics support that ether molecules have likely been co-intercalated into hard carbons. To our knowledge, these results are reported for the first time. It might be very useful for the rational design of advanced electrode materials based on HCs in the future.
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- Jun Pan
- State
Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure,
Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese
Academy of Science, Shanghai 200050, China
- Key
Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry Ministry of Education
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure,
Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese
Academy of Science, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Department
of Public Health, Jining Medical University, Jining 272013, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry Ministry of Education
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure,
Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese
Academy of Science, Shanghai 200050, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure,
Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese
Academy of Science, Shanghai 200050, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure,
Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese
Academy of Science, Shanghai 200050, China
- State
Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications,
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry Ministry of Education
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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Yin H, Han C, Liu Q, Wu F, Zhang F, Tang Y. Recent Advances and Perspectives on the Polymer Electrolytes for Sodium/Potassium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2006627. [PMID: 34047049 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Owing to the low cost of sodium/potassium resources and similar electrochemical properties of Na+ /K+ to Li+ , sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) are regarded as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in large-scale energy storage field. However, traditional organic liquid electrolytes bestow SIBs/KIBs with serious safety concerns. In contrast, quasi-/solid-phase electrolytes including polymer electrolytes (PEs) and inorganic solid electrolytes (ISEs) show great superiority of high safety. However, the poor processibility and relatively low ionic conductivity of Na+ and K+ ions limit the further practical applications of ISEs. PEs combine some merits of both liquid-phase electrolytes and ISEs, and present great potentials in next-generation energy storage systems. Considerable efforts have been devoted to improving their overall properties. Nevertheless, there is still a lack of an in-depth and comprehensive review to get insights into mechanisms and corresponding design strategies of PEs. Herein, the advantages of different electrolytes, particularly PEs are first minutely reviewed, and the mechanism of PEs for Na+ /K+ ion transfer is summarized. Then, representative researches and recent progresses of SIBs/KIBs based on PEs are presented. Finally, some suggestions and perspectives are put forward to provide some possible directions for the follow-up researches.
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- Hang Yin
- School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, China
- Functional Thin Films Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Functional Thin Films Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Functional Thin Films Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, China
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- Functional Thin Films Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials and Metallurgy, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, China
- Functional Thin Films Research Center, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Nano Science and Technology Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials Processing & Mold, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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Ma B, Lee Y, Bai P. Dynamic Interfacial Stability Confirmed by Microscopic Optical Operando Experiments Enables High-Retention-Rate Anode-Free Na Metal Full Cells. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2005006. [PMID: 34194939 PMCID: PMC8224441 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202005006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Rechargeable alkali metal anodes hold the promise to significantly increase the energy density of current battery technologies. But they are plagued by dendritic growths and solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layers that undermine the battery safety and cycle life. Here, a non-porous ingot-type sodium (Na) metal growth with self-modulated shiny-smooth interfaces is reported for the first time. The Na metal anode can be cycled reversibly, without forming whiskers, mosses, gas bubbles, or disconnected metal particles that are usually observed in other studies. The ideal interfacial stability confirmed in the microcapillary cells is the key to enable anode-free Na metal full cells with a capacity retention rate of 99.93% per cycle, superior to available anode-free Na and Li batteries using liquid electrolytes. Contradictory to the common beliefs established around alkali metal anodes, there is no repeated SEI formation on or within the sodium anode, supported by the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy elemental depth profile analyses, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy diagnosis, and microscopic imaging.
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- Bingyuan Ma
- Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical EngineeringWashington University in St. LouisSt. LouisMO63130USA
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- Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical EngineeringWashington University in St. LouisSt. LouisMO63130USA
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- Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical EngineeringWashington University in St. LouisSt. LouisMO63130USA
- Institute of Materials Science and EngineeringWashington University in St. LouisSt. LouisMO63130USA
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Li Q, Cao Z, Liu G, Cheng H, Wu Y, Ming H, Park GT, Yin D, Wang L, Cavallo L, Sun YK, Ming J. Electrolyte Chemistry in 3D Metal Oxide Nanorod Arrays Deciphers Lithium Dendrite-Free Plating/Stripping Behaviors for High-Performance Lithium Batteries. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:4857-4866. [PMID: 34002601 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c01049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Lithium dendrite-free deposition is crucial to stabilizing lithium batteries, where the three-dimensional (3D) metal oxide nanoarrays demonstrate an impressive capability to suppress dendrite due to the spatial effect. Herein, we introduce a new insight into the ameliorated lithium plating process on 3D nanoarrays. As a paradigm, novel 3D Cu2O and Cu nanorod arrays were in situ designed on copper foil. We find that the dendrite and electrolyte decomposition can be mitigated effectively by Cu2O nanoarrays, while the battery failed fast when the Cu nanoarrays were used. We show that Li2O (i.e., formed in the lithiation of Cu2O) is critical to stabilizing the electrolyte; otherwise, the electrolyte would be decomposed seriously. Our viewpoint is further proved when we revisit the metal (oxide) nanoarrays reported before. Thus, we discovered the importance of electrolyte stability as a precondition for nanoarrays to suppress dendrite and/or achieve a reversible lithium plating/stripping for high-performance lithium batteries.
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- Qian Li
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun 130022, China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Zhou L, Cao Z, Zhang J, Cheng H, Liu G, Park GT, Cavallo L, Wang L, Alshareef HN, Sun YK, Ming J. Electrolyte-Mediated Stabilization of High-Capacity Micro-Sized Antimony Anodes for Potassium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2005993. [PMID: 33470482 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202005993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Alloying anodes exhibit very high capacity when used in potassium-ion batteries, but their severe capacity fading hinders their practical applications. The failure mechanism has traditionally been attributed to the large volumetric change and/or their fragile solid electrolyte interphase. Herein, it is reported that an antimony (Sb) alloying anode, even in bulk form, can be stabilized readily by electrolyte engineering. The Sb anode delivers an extremely high capacity of 628 and 305 mAh g-1 at current densities of 100 and 3000 mA g-1 , respectively, and remains stable for more than 200 cycles. Interestingly, there is no need to do nanostructural engineering and/or carbon modification to achieve this excellent performance. It is shown that the change in K+ solvation structure, which is tuned by electrolyte composition (i.e., anion, solvent, and concentration), is the main reason for achieving this excellent performance. Moreover, an interfacial model based on the K+ -solvent-anion complex behavior is presented. The electronegativity of the K+ -solvent-anion complex, which can be tuned by changing the solvent type and anion species, is used to predict and control electrode stability. The results shed new light on the failure mechanism of alloying anodes, and provide a new guideline for electrolyte design that stabilizes metal-ion batteries using alloying anodes.
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- Lin Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 133-791, Republic of Korea
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 133-791, Republic of Korea
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, CAS, Changchun, 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
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Yang F, Zhong W, Ren M, Liu W, Li M, Li G, Su L. Poplar flower-like nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube@VS4 composites with excellent sodium storage performance. Inorg Chem Front 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0qi00985g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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As a new anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), VS4 shows impressive energy storage potential due to its unique one-dimensional parallel chain structure, large chain spacing and high sulfur content.
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- Fei Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology (ShandongAcademy of Sciences)
- Jinan 250353
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology (ShandongAcademy of Sciences)
- Jinan 250353
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology (ShandongAcademy of Sciences)
- Jinan 250353
- PR China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology (ShandongAcademy of Sciences)
- Jinan 250353
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology (ShandongAcademy of Sciences)
- Jinan 250353
- PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology (ShandongAcademy of Sciences)
- Jinan 250353
- PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology
- College of Chemical Engineering
- Zhejiang University of Technology
- Hangzhou 310014
- PR China
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