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Chakraborty A, Gottumukkala NR, Gupta MC. Superhydrophobic Surface by Laser Ablation of PDMS. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:11259-11267. [PMID: 37531604 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Superhydrophobic surfaces have important applications in generating anti-icing properties, preventing corrosion, producing anti-biofouling characteristics, and microfluidic devices. One of the most commonly used materials to make superhydrophobic surfaces is poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS). Various techniques, including spin-coating, dip-coating, spray coating, surface etching, and laser-textured mold methods, have been used to make superhydrophobic surfaces. However, all these methods require several steps, the usage of multiple chemicals, and/or surface modifications. In this paper, a one-step, low-cost method to induce superhydrophobicity is described. This was done by the pulsed laser deposition of laser-ablated PDMS micro/nanoparticles, and the method applies to a variety of surfaces. This technique has been demonstrated on three important classes of material─glass, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), and aluminum. Water contact angles of greater than 150° and roll-off angles of less than 3° were obtained. Optical transmission value of as high as 90% was obtained on glass or PMMA coated with laser-ablated PDMS micro/nanoparticles. Furthermore, this method can also be used to make micron-scale patterned superhydrophobic PDMS surfaces. This would have potential applications in microfluidic microchannels and other optical devices.
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- Anustup Chakraborty
- Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia22904, United States
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- Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia22904, United States
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- Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia22904, United States
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Qiu Y, Li G, Zhou H, Zhang G, Guo L, Guo Z, Yang R, Fan Y, Wang W, Du Y, Dang F. Highly Stable Garnet Fe 2 Mo 3 O 12 Cathode Boosts the Lithium-Air Battery Performance Featuring a Polyhedral Framework and Cationic Vacancy Concentrated Surface. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300482. [PMID: 36807706 PMCID: PMC10131855 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Lithium-air batteries (LABs), owing to their ultrahigh theoretical energy density, are recognized as one of the next-generation energy storage techniques. However, it remains a tricky problem to find highly active cathode catalyst operating within ambient air. In this contribution, a highly active Fe2 Mo3 O12 (FeMoO) garnet cathode catalyst for LABs is reported. The experimental and theoretical analysis demonstrate that the highly stable polyhedral framework, composed of FeO octahedrons and MO tetrahedrons, provides a highly effective air catalytic activity and long-term stability, and meanwhile keeps good structural stability. The FeMoO electrode delivers a cycle life of over 1800 h by applying a simple half-sealed condition in ambient air. It is found that surface-rich Fe vacancy can act as an O2 pump to accelerate the catalytic reaction. Furthermore, the FeMoO catalyst exhibits a superior catalytic capability for the decomposition of Li2 CO3 . H2 O in the air can be regarded as the main contribution to the anode corrosion and the deterioration of LAB cells could be attributed to the formation of LiOH·H2 O at the end of cycling. The present work provides in-depth insights to understand the catalytic mechanism in air and constitutes a conceptual breakthrough in catalyst design for efficient cell structure in practical LABs.
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- Yang Qiu
- Key Laboratory for Liquid–Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)Shandong UniversityJinan250061P. R. China
- Institute of Environment and EcologyShandong Normal UniversityJinan250358P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid–Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)Shandong UniversityJinan250061P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid–Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)Shandong UniversityJinan250061P. R. China
- Institute of Environment and EcologyShandong Normal UniversityJinan250358P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid–Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)Shandong UniversityJinan250061P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid–Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)Shandong UniversityJinan250061P. R. China
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- Integrated Composites LabDepartment of Mechanical and Construction EngineeringNorthumbria UniversityNewcastle Upon TyneNE1 8STUK
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid–Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)Shandong UniversityJinan250061P. R. China
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- Institute of Environment and EcologyShandong Normal UniversityJinan250358P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal EngineeringQingdao University of TechnologyQingdao266525P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder MetallurgyCentral South University ChangshaChangsha410083P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid–Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education)Shandong UniversityJinan250061P. R. China
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Wang J, Chen Y, Zhao Y, Yao C, Liu Y, Liu X. CO 2 Capture Membrane for Long-Cycle Lithium-Air Battery. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052024. [PMID: 36903270 PMCID: PMC10003791 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Lithium-air batteries (LABs) have attracted extensive attention due to their ultra-high energy density. At present, most LABs are operated in pure oxygen (O2) since carbon dioxide (CO2) under ambient air will participate in the battery reaction and generate an irreversible by-product of lithium carbonate (Li2CO3), which will seriously affect the performance of the battery. Here, to solve this problem, we propose to prepare a CO2 capture membrane (CCM) by loading activated carbon encapsulated with lithium hydroxide (LiOH@AC) onto activated carbon fiber felt (ACFF). The effect of the LiOH@AC loading amount on ACFF has been carefully investigated, and CCM has an ultra-high CO2 adsorption performance (137 cm3 g-1) and excellent O2 transmission performance by loading 80 wt% LiOH@AC onto ACFF. The optimized CCM is further applied as a paster on the outside of the LAB. As a result, the specific capacity performance of LAB displays a sharp increase from 27,948 to 36,252 mAh g-1, and the cycle time is extended from 220 h to 310 h operating in a 4% CO2 concentration environment. The concept of carbon capture paster opens a simple and direct way for LABs operating in the atmosphere.
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Peng J, Wu L, Zhang H, Wang B, Si Y, Jin S, Zhu H. Research progress on eco-friendly superhydrophobic materials in environment, energy and biology. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:11201-11219. [PMID: 36125075 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc03899d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In the past few years, bioinspired eco-friendly superhydrophobic materials (EFSMs) have made great breakthroughs, especially in the fields of environment, energy and biology, which have made remarkable contributions to the sustainable development of the natural environment. However, some potential challenges still exist, which urgently need to be systematically summarized to guide the future development of this field. Herein, in this review, initially, we discuss the five typical superhydrophobic models, namely, the Wenzel, Cassie, Wenzel-Cassie, "lotus", and "gecko" models. Then, the existence of superhydrophobic creatures in nature and artificial EFSMs are summarized. Then, we focus on the applications of EFSMs in the fields of environment (self-cleaning, wastewater purification, and membrane distillation), energy (solar evaporation, heat accumulation, and batteries), and biology (biosensors, biomedicine, antibacterial, and food packaging). Finally, the challenges and developments of eco-friendly superhydrophobic materials are highlighted.
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- Jiao Peng
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Resources Conversion and Pollution Control of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518000, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hongkong SAR 999077, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR 999077, P. R. China. .,China State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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Wang J, Chen X, Ke Y, Jia Z, Xu X. Preparation of waterproof and air-permeable silicalite-1/PDMS/PTFE membrane by casting method for metal-air battery. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wang N, Fu J, Cao X, Tang L, Meng X, Han Z, Sun L, Qi S, Xiong D. Hydrophobic RuO2/Graphene/N-doped Porous Carbon Hybrid Catalyst for Li-Air Batteries Operating in Ambient Air. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jin X, Cai Z, Zhang X, Yu J, He Q, Lu Z, Dahbi M, Alami J, Lu J, Amine K, Zhang H. Transferring Liquid Metal to form a Hybrid Solid Electrolyte via a Wettability-Tuning Technology for Lithium-Metal Anodes. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200181. [PMID: 35238080 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Integrating solid-state electrolyte (SSE) into Li-metal anodes has demonstrated great promise to unleash the high energy density of rechargeable Li-metal batteries. However, fabricating a highly cyclable SSE/Li-metal anode remains a major challenge because the densification of the SSE is usually incompatible with the reactive Li metal. Here, a liquid-metal-derived hybrid solid electrolyte (HSE) is proposed, and a facile transfer technology to construct an artificial HSE on the Li metal is reported. By tuning the wettability of the transfer substrates, electron- and ion-conductive liquid metal is sandwiched between electron-insulating and ion-conductive LiF and oxides to form the HSE. The transfer technology renders the HSE continuous, dense, and uniform. The HSE, having high ion transport, electron shut-off, and mechanical strength, makes the composite anode deliver excellent cyclability for over 4000 h at 0.5 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2 in a symmetrical cell. When pairing with LiFePO4 and sulfur cathodes, the HSE-coated Li metal dramatically enhances the performance of full cells. Therefore, this work demonstrates that tuning the interfacial wetting properties provides an alternate approach to build a robust solid electrolyte, which enables highly efficient Li-metal anodes.
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- Xin Jin
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Key Laboratory for Macromolecular Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710062, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials, Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Taibai North Road 229, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710069, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- Materials Science and Nano-Engineering Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Materials Science and Nano-Engineering Department, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Complex Systems, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Degradable Biomedical Materials, Shaanxi R&D Center of Biomaterials and Fermentation Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University, Taibai North Road 229, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710069, China
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XIE X, YANG Z, ZHANG J, XIA B. Discharge Performance of the Non-rechargeable Lithium-air Batteries with a Waterproof and Breathable Film in an Open Environment. ELECTROCHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.5796/electrochemistry.21-00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Xiaohua XIE
- Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Guizhou Meiling Power Sources Co., Ltd
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- Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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zhou C, Lu K, Zhou S, Liu Y, Fang W, Hou Y, Ye J, Fu L, Chen Y, Liu L, Wu Y. Strategies toward anode stabilization in nonaqueous alkali metal-oxygen batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:8014-8024. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cc02501a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Alkali metal-O2 batteries exhibit ultra-high theoretical energy density which is even on a par with to fossil energy and expected to become the next generation of energy storage devices. However,...
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Qiu X, Yu M, Fan G, Liu J, Wang Y, Zhao K, Ding J, Cheng F. Growing Nanostructured CuO on Copper Foil via Chemical Etching to Upgrade Metallic Lithium Anode. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:6367-6374. [PMID: 33497191 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c22046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Metallic lithium is one of the most promising anode materials to build next generation electrochemical power sources such as Li-air, Li-sulfur, and solid-state lithium batteries. The implementation of rechargeable Li-based batteries is plagued by issues including dendrites, pulverization, and an unstable solid electrolyte interface (SEI). Herein, we report the use of nanostructured CuO in situ grown on commercial copper foil (CuO@Cu) via chemical etching as a Li-reservoir substrate to stabilize SEI formation and Li stripping/plating. The lithiophilic interconnected CuO layer enhances electrolyte wettability. Besides, a mechanically stable Li2O- and LiF-rich SEI is generated on CuO@Cu during initial discharge, which permits dense and uniform lithium deposition upon subsequent cycling. Compared with bare Cu, the CuO@Cu electrode exhibits superior performance in terms of Coulombic efficiency, discharge/charge overpotentials, and cyclability. By pairing with the Li-CuO@Cu anodes, full cells with LiFePO4 and LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 cathodes sustain 300 cycles with 98.8% capacity retention at 1 C and deliver a specific capacity of 80 mAh g-1 at 10 C, respectively. This work would shed light on the design of advanced current collectors with SEI modulation to upgrade lithium anodes.
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- Xiaoguang Qiu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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