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Yi M, Cui Z, Manthiram A. Impact of Electrolyte on Direct-Contact Prelithiation of Silicon-Graphite Anodes in Lithium-Ion Cells with High-Nickel Cathodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:42270-42282. [PMID: 39099288 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c08929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Silicon-based anodes offer high specific capacities to enhance the energy density of lithium-ion batteries, but are severely hindered by the immense volume expansion and subsequent breakage of the solid-electrolyte-interphase (SEI) during cycling. Herein, we utilize an effective strategy, known as direct-contact prelithiation, to mitigate the challenges associated with expansion and surface instability in SiOx/graphite (SG) anodes. It involves introducing lithium into the anode via physical contact with lithium metal and electrolyte before cycling. Prelithiation of SG anodes with an advanced localized high-concentration electrolyte is shown to develop a mechanically robust artificial SEI that tolerates better the electrode volume expansion. The modified SG anode paired with the high-Ni cathode LiNi0.90Mn0.05Co0.05O2 delivers a high initial capacity of 191 mA h g-1 with 80% capacity retention over 150 cycles, compared to 46% retention with a conventional electrolyte. The bolstered SEI layer with reduced surface reactivity is due to the reduced electrolyte consumption and regulated SEI formation during cycling. Furthermore, the advanced electrolyte and fortified SG anode help reduce cathode degradation, transition-metal dissolution, and loss of active lithium. This study highlights viable prelithiation strategies to stabilize Si-based anodes for high-energy-density batteries through electrolyte design.
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- Michael Yi
- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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Fang C, Kong X, Wu S, Mei T, Qian Y, Lin N. Beyond Mechanical Protection: The Electron-Shielding Effect of SWCNT for the Stabilized SiO Interface. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:39379-39386. [PMID: 39037220 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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The single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) commonly serves as a conductive additive for SiO-based anode materials due to the excellent conductivity and mechanical properties. However, the potential action mechanisms for the SWCNT beyond conductivity and mechanical features have rarely been studied. Herein, an interfacial electron-shielding effect and preferential adsorption to the electrolyte components for the SWCNT are revealed through a series of advanced characterizations and density functional theory (DFT) simulations. It can be determined that SWCNT networks could restrict the transmission of the electron from SiO interface to electrolyte with the reduced decomposition, because of the typical axial conductivity of the SWCNT. Moreover, the SWCNT shows stronger adsorption energy for LiPF6 and ethylene carbonate (EC) molecules, rather than nonselectivity of traditional carbon additives, facilitating the generation of inorganic-rich and denser solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film. As a result, benefiting from the electron-shielding effect, preferential adsorption, and mechanical protection, the SWCNT endows the SiO@C anode with a higher average Coulombic efficiency (CE) value of 99.4% over 100 cycles and a long cycling stability.
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- Congying Fang
- Yongjiang Laboratory, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315202, P. R. China
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- Yongjiang Laboratory, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315202, P. R. China
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- Yongjiang Laboratory, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315202, P. R. China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation (D18025), Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- Yongjiang Laboratory, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315202, P. R. China
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- Yongjiang Laboratory, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315202, P. R. China
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Fu Y, Li D, Sun X, Xue Y, Shi Y, Li Z, Luo C, Lin Q, Gui X, Xu K. Dual-Carbon Phase-Encapsulated Prelithiated SiO x Microrod Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403070. [PMID: 38770743 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Among silicon-based anode family for Li-ion battery technology, SiOx, a nonstoichiometric silicon suboxide holds the potential for significant near-term commercial impact. In this context, this study mainly focuses on demonstrating an innovative SiOx@C anode design that adopts a pre-lithiation strategy based on in situ pyrolysis of Li-salt of silsesquioxane trisilanolate without the need for lithium metal or active lithium compounds and creates dual carbon encapsulation of SiOC nanodomains by simply one-step thermal treatment. This ingenious design ensures the pre-lithiation process and pre-lithiation material with high-environmental stability. Moreover, phenyl-rich organosiloxane clusters and polyacrylonitrile polymers are expected to serve as internal and external carbon source, respectively. The formation of an interpenetrating and continuous carbon matrix network would not only synergistically offer an improved electrochemical accessibility of active sites but also alleviate the volume expansion effect during cycling. As a result, this new type of anode delivered a high reversible capacity, remarkable cycle stability as well as excellent high-rate capability. In particular, the L2-SiOx@C material has a high initial coulomb efficienc of 80.4% and, after 500 cycles, a capacity retention as high as 97.5% at 0.5 A g-1 with a reversible specific capacity of 654.5 mA h g-1.
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- Yulin Fu
- Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Special Fine Chemicals, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Special Fine Chemicals, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CASH GCC (Nanxiong) Research Institute of Advanced Materials Co, Ltd, Nanxiong, 512000, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CASH GCC Shaoguan Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Shaoguan, 512000, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Special Fine Chemicals, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Special Fine Chemicals, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- CASH GCC (Nanxiong) Research Institute of Advanced Materials Co, Ltd, Nanxiong, 512000, P. R. China
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- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Special Fine Chemicals, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- CASH GCC Shaoguan Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Shaoguan, 512000, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- CAS Engineering Laboratory for Special Fine Chemicals, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- CASH GCC (Nanxiong) Research Institute of Advanced Materials Co, Ltd, Nanxiong, 512000, P. R. China
- CASH GCC Shaoguan Research Institute of Advanced Materials, Shaoguan, 512000, P. R. China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510650, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Xi Z, Sun Q, Li J, Qiao Y, Min G, Ci L. Modification Strategies of High-Energy Li-Rich Mn-Based Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries: A Review. Molecules 2024; 29:1064. [PMID: 38474575 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Li-rich manganese-based oxide (LRMO) cathode materials are considered to be one of the most promising candidates for next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because of their high specific capacity (250 mAh g-1) and low cost. However, the inevitable irreversible structural transformation during cycling leads to large irreversible capacity loss, poor rate performance, energy decay, voltage decay, etc. Based on the recent research into LRMO for LIBs, this review highlights the research progress of LRMO in terms of crystal structure, charging/discharging mechanism investigations, and the prospects of the solution of current key problems. Meanwhile, this review summarizes the specific modification strategies and their merits and demerits, i.e., surface coating, elemental doping, micro/nano structural design, introduction of high entropy, etc. Further, the future development trend and business prospect of LRMO are presented and discussed, which may inspire researchers to create more opportunities and new ideas for the future development of LRMO for LIBs with high energy density and an extended lifespan.
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- Zhenjie Xi
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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Zeng G, Sun Q, Horta S, Wang S, Lu X, Zhang CY, Li J, Li J, Ci L, Tian Y, Ibáñez M, Cabot A. A Layered Bi 2 Te 3 @PPy Cathode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries: Mechanism and Application in Printed Flexible Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305128. [PMID: 37555532 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Low-cost, safe, and environmental-friendly rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising as next-generation energy storage devices for wearable electronics among other applications. However, sluggish ionic transport kinetics and the unstable electrode structure during ionic insertion/extraction hamper their deployment. Herein, a new cathode material based on a layered metal chalcogenide (LMC), bismuth telluride (Bi2 Te3 ), coated with polypyrrole (PPy) is proposed. Taking advantage of the PPy coating, the Bi2 Te3 @PPy composite presents strong ionic absorption affinity, high oxidation resistance, and high structural stability. The ZIBs based on Bi2 Te3 @PPy cathodes exhibit high capacities and ultra-long lifespans of over 5000 cycles. They also present outstanding stability even under bending. In addition, here the reaction mechanism is analyzed using in situ X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and computational tools and it is demonstrated that, in the aqueous system, Zn2+ is not inserted into the cathode as previously assumed. In contrast, proton charge storage dominates the process. Overall, this work not only shows the great potential of LMCs as ZIB cathode materials and the advantages of PPy coating, but also clarifies the charge/discharge mechanism in rechargeable ZIBs based on LMCs.
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- Guifang Zeng
- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- Department of Electronic and Biomedical Engineering, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- IST Austria, Am Campus 1, Klosterneuburg, 3400, Austria
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- IST Austria, Am Campus 1, Klosterneuburg, 3400, Austria
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- ICREA Pg. Lluis Companys, Barcelona, 08010, Spain
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Xu X, Sun Q, Li Y, Ji F, Cheng J, Zhang H, Zeng Z, Rao Y, Liu H, Li D, Ci L. Nano Silicon Anode without Electrolyte Adding for Sulfide-Based All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302934. [PMID: 37475503 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLBs) employing silicon (Si) anode and sulfide electrolyte attract much attention, since they can achieve both high energy density and safety. For large-scale application, sheet-type Si anode matching sulfide based ASSLBs is preferred. Here, a LiAlO2 layer coated Si (Si@LiAlO2 ) is reported for sheet-type electrode. This electrode employs conventional slurry coating methods without adding any sulfide electrolyte. The effect of LiAlO2 coating on the electrochemical performance and morphology evolution of Si electrode is investigated. Since the high mechanical strength and ionic conductivity of LiAlO2 layer can sufficiently relieve the huge expansion of Si and promote the Li+ diffusion, the electrochemical performance is significantly enhanced. The Si@LiAlO2 electrodes deliver high coulombic efficiency exceeding 80% and hold considerable specific capacity of 1205 mAh g-1 (150 cycles, 0.33 C). The Si@LiAlO2 | LiNi0.83 Co0.11 Mn0.06 O2 full-cells exhibit a high reversible capacity of 147 mAh g-1 (0.28 mA cm-2 ) and a considerable capacity retention of 80.2% (62 cycles, 2.8 mA cm-2 ). This work demonstrates promising practicability and provides a new route for the scalable preparation of Si electrode sheets for ASSLBs with extended lifespan.
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- Xiao Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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Sun Q, Zeng G, Li J, Wang S, Botifoll M, Wang H, Li D, Ji F, Cheng J, Shao H, Tian Y, Arbiol J, Cabot A, Ci L. Is Soft Carbon a More Suitable Match for SiO x in Li-Ion Battery Anodes? SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302644. [PMID: 37144432 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Silicon oxide (SiOx ), inheriting the high-capacity characteristic of silicon-based materials but possessing superior cycling stability, is a promising anode material for next-generation Li-ion batteries. SiOx is typically applied in combination with graphite (Gr), but the limited cycling durability of the SiOx /Gr composites curtails large-scale applications. In this work, this limited durability is demonstrated in part related to the presence of a bidirectional diffusion at the SiOx /Gr interface, which is driven by their intrinsic working potential differences and the concentration gradients. When Li on the Li-rich surface of SiOx is captured by Gr, the SiOx surface shrinks, hindering further lithiation. The use of soft carbon (SC) instead of Gr can prevent such instability is further demonstrated. The higher working potential of SC avoids bidirectional diffusion and surface compression thus allowing further lithiation. In this scenario, the evolution of the Li concentration gradient in SiOx conforms to its spontaneous lithiation process, benefiting the electrochemical performance. These results highlight the focus on the working potential of carbon as a strategy for rational optimization of SiOx /C composites toward improved battery performance.
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- Qing Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- Department of Electronic and Biomedical Engineering, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08028, Spain
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Land Transport Authority of Singapore, Singapore, 179102, Singapore
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macao SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- ICREA Pg. Lluis Companys, Barcelona, 08010, Spain
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution & Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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Wang S, Zeng G, Sun Q, Feng Y, Wang X, Ma X, Li J, Zhang H, Wen J, Feng J, Ci L, Cabot A, Tian Y. Flexible Electronic Systems via Electrohydrodynamic Jet Printing: A MnSe@rGO Cathode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37411016 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c00672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising candidates to power flexible integrated functional systems because they are safe and environmentally friendly. Among the numerous cathode materials proposed, Mn-based compounds, particularly MnO2, have attracted special attention because of their high energy density, nontoxicity, and low cost. However, the cathode materials reported so far are characterized by sluggish Zn2+ storage kinetics and moderate stabilities. Herein, a ZIB cathode based on reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-coated MnSe nanoparticles (MnSe@rGO) is proposed. After MnSe was activated to α-MnO2, the ZIB exhibits a specific capacity of up to 290 mAh g-1. The mechanism underlying the improvement in the electrochemical performance of the MnSe@rGO based electrode is investigated using a series of electrochemical tests and first-principles calculations. Additionally, in situ Raman spectroscopy is used to track the phase transition of the MnSe@rGO cathodes during the initial activation, proving the structural evolution from the LO to MO6 mode. Because of the high mechanical stability of MnSe@rGO, flexible miniaturized energy storage devices can be successfully printed using a high-precision electrohydrodynamic (EHD) jet printer and integrated with a touch-controlled light-emitting diode array system, demonstrating the application of flexible EHD jet-printed microbatteries.
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- Shang Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 45004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona 08930, Spain
- Department of Electronic and Biomedical Engineering, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona 08028, Spain
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 45004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona 08930, Spain
- ICREA Pg. Lluis Companys, Barcelona 08010, Spain
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 45004, China
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Li J, Yang K, Zheng Y, Gao S, Chai J, Lei X, Zhan Z, Xu Y, Chen M, Liu Z, Guo Q. Water-Soluble Polyamide Acid Binder with Fast Li + Transfer Kinetics for Silicon Suboxide Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:30302-30311. [PMID: 37337474 PMCID: PMC10317022 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
Abstract
Silicon suboxide (SiOx) anodes have attracted considerable attention owing to their excellent cycling performance and rate capability compared to silicon (Si) anodes. However, SiOx anodes suffer from high volume expansion similar to Si anodes, which has been a challenge in developing suitable commercial binders. In this study, a water-soluble polyamide acid (WS-PAA) binder with ionic bonds was synthesized. The amide bonds inherent in the WS-PAA binder form a stable hydrogen bond with the SiOx anode and provide sufficient mechanical strength for the prepared electrodes. In addition, the ionic bonds introduced by triethylamine (TEA) induce water solubility and new Li+ transport channels to the binder, achieving enhanced electrochemical properties for the resulting SiOx electrodes, such as cycling and rate capability. The SiOx anode with the WS-PAA binder exhibited a high initial capacity of 1004.7 mAh·g-1 at a current density of 0.8 A·g-1 and a capacity retention of 84.9% after 200 cycles. Therefore, WS-PAA is a promising binder for SiOx anodes compared with CMC and SA.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jian Li
- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- Hubei
Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and Advanced Materials, School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan
Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices (Ministry
of Education), Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Hubei
Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and Advanced Materials, School
of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan
Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, China
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Sun Q, Li J, Yang M, Wang S, Zeng G, Liu H, Cheng J, Li D, Wei Y, Si P, Tian Y, Ci L. Carbon Microstructure Dependent Li-Ion Storage Behaviors in SiO x /C Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300759. [PMID: 36919820 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
SiOx anode has a more durable cycle life than Si, being considered competitive to replace the conventional graphite. SiOx usually serves as composites with carbon to achieve more extended cycle life. However, the carbon microstructure dependent Li-ion storage behaviors in SiOx /C anode have received insufficient attention. Herein, this work demonstrates that the disorder of carbon can determine the ratio of inter- and intragranular Li-ion diffusions. The resulted variation of platform characteristics will result in different compatibility when matching SiOx . Rational disorder induced intergranular diffusion can benefit phase transition of SiOx /C, benefiting the electrochemical performance. Through a series of quantitative calculations and in situ X-ray diffraction characterizations, this work proposes the rational strategy for the future optimization, thus achieving preferable performance of SiOx /C anode.
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- Qing Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
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Wang X, Sun N, Dong X, Qi M, Huang H. Preparation of a SiO 2 @Carbon Sphere/SiO 2 -CNF Multilayer Self-standing Anode Prepared via an Alternate Electrospraying - Electrospinning Technique. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202201198. [PMID: 36782101 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202201198] [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: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The development of flexible lithium-ion batteries (FLIBs) is restrained by traditional rigidity anodes. Carbon nanofiber (CNF) is a promising anode material owing to its high specific surface and superior ion transportation capability. However, the low amount of active material loaded on the CNFs and the poor stability during long cycling restrain their applications. Herein, a SiO2 @carbon sphere/SiO2 -CNF self-standing anode was prepared via alternate electrospraying-electrospinning. The SiO2 content of the anode was increased through the electrospraying SiO2 @carbon spheres layers, and the electrospun SiO2 -CNFs as robust layers enhanced the stability of the anode. The self-standing anode exhibited 633 mA h g-1 in the initial cycle and maintained a 70% Coulomb efficiency for 1000 cycles at a current density of 100 mA g-1 , which could be applied in FLIB and other electrochemical storage devices.
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- Xuhui Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Energy Materials and Devices Laboratory, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Energy Materials and Devices Laboratory, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Energy Materials and Devices Laboratory, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Energy Materials and Devices Laboratory, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Energy Materials and Devices Laboratory, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Xu S, Zhang Y, Hou L, Yuan C. Facile Construction of Porous ZnMn 2O 4 Hollow Micro-Rods as Advanced Anode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:512. [PMID: 36770472 PMCID: PMC9920744 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Spinel ZnMn2O4 is considered a promising anode material for high-capacity Li-ion batteries due to their higher theoretical capacity than commercial graphite anode. However, the insufficient cycling and rate properties seriously limit its practical application. In this work, porous ZnMn2O4 hollow micro-rods (ZMO HMRs) are synthesized by a facile co-precipitation method coupled with annealing treatment. On the basis of electrochemical analyses, the as-obtained samples are first characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy techniques. The influences of different polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) additions on the formation of the hollow rod structure are also discussed. The abundant multi-level pore structure and hollow feature of ZMO HMRs effectively alleviate the volume expansion issue, rendering abundant electroactive sites and thereby guaranteeing convenient Li+ diffusion. Thanks to these striking merits, the ZMO HMRs anode exhibits excellent electrochemical lithium storage performance with a reversible specific capacity of 761 mAh g-1 at a current density of 0.1 A g-1, and a long-cycle specific capacity of 529 mAh g-1 after 1000 cycles at 2.0 A g-1 and keep a remarkable rate capability. In addition, the assembled ZMO HMRs-based full cells deliver an excellent rate capacity, and when the current density returns to 0.05 A g-1, the specific capacity can still reach 105 mAh g-1 and remains at 101 mAh g-1 after 70 cycles, maintaining a material-level energy density of approximately 273 Wh kg-1. More significantly, such striking electrochemical performance highlights that porous ZMO HMRs could be a promising anode candidate material for LIBs.
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Sun Q, Yang M, Zeng G, Li J, Hu Z, Li D, Wang S, Si P, Tian Y, Ci L. Insights into the Potassium Ion Storage Behavior and Phase Evolution of a Tailored Yolk-Shell SnSe@C Anode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203459. [PMID: 36026577 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Tin chalcogenides are regarded as promising anode materials for potassium ion batteries (PIBs) due to their considerable specific capacity. However, the severe volume effect, limited electronic conductivity, and the shuttle effect of the potassiation product restrict the application prospect. Herein, based on the metal evaporation reaction, a facile structural engineering strategy for yolk-shell SnSe encapsulated in carbon shell (SnSe@C) is proposed. The internal void can accommodate the volume change of the SnSe core and the carbon shell can enhance the electronic conductivity. Combining qualitative and quantitative electrochemical analyses, the distinguished electrochemical performance of SnSe@C anode is attributed to the contribution of enhanced capacitive behavior. Additionally, first-principles calculations elucidate that the heteroatomic doped carbon exhibits a preferable affinity toward potassium ions and the potassiation product K2 Se, boosting the rate performance and capacity retention consequently. Furthermore, the phase evolution of SnSe@C electrode during the potassiation/depotassiation process is clarified by in situ X-ray diffraction characterization, and the crystal transition from the SnSe Pnma(62) to Cmcm(63) point group is discovered unpredictably. This work demonstrates a pragmatic avenue to tailor the SnSe@C anode via a facile structural engineering strategy and chemical regulation, providing substantial clarification for the phase evolution mechanism of SnSe-based anode for PIBs.
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- Qing Sun
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- School of Mechanical, Electrical and Information Engineering, Shandong University, Weihai, 264209, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Research Center for Carbon Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen, 518055, China
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