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Zhang Y, Zheng H, You J, Zhao H, Khan AJ, Gao L, Zhao G. Chlorine-Rich Na 6-xPS 5-xCl 1+x: A Promising Sodium Solid Electrolyte for All-Solid-State Sodium Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1980. [PMID: 38730786 PMCID: PMC11084612 DOI: 10.3390/ma17091980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Developing argyrodite-type, chlorine-rich, sodium-ion, solid-state electrolytes with high conductivity is a long-term challenge that is crucial for the advancement of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). In this study, chlorine-rich, argyrodite-type Na6-xPS5-xCl1+x solid solutions were successfully developed with a solid solution formation range of 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5. Na5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 (x = 0.5), displaying a highest ionic conductivity of 1.2 × 10-3 S/cm at 25 °C, which is more than a hundred times higher than that of Na6PS5Cl. Cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results demonstrated that the rich chlorine significantly enhanced the ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability, in addition to causing a reduction in activation energy. The Na5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 composite also showed the characteristics of a pure ionic conductor without electronic conductivity. Finally, the viability of Na5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 as a sodium electrolyte for all-solid-state sodium batteries was checked in a lab-scale ASSB, showing stable battery performance. This study not only demonstrates new composites of sodium-ionic, solid-state electrolytes with relatively high conductivity but also provides an anion-modulation strategy to enhance the ionic conductivity of argyrodite-type sodium solid-state ionic conductors.
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- Yi Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China; (Y.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China; (Y.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China; (Y.Z.)
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- School of Chemistry, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China; (Y.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China; (Y.Z.)
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China; (Y.Z.)
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Che C, Wu F, Li Y, Li Y, Li S, Wu C, Bai Y. Challenges and Breakthroughs in Enhancing Temperature Tolerance of Sodium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2402291. [PMID: 38635166 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Lithium-based batteries (LBBs) have been highly researched and recognized as a mature electrochemical energy storage (EES) system in recent years. However, their stability and effectiveness are primarily confined to room temperature conditions. At temperatures significantly below 0 °C or above 60 °C, LBBs experience substantial performance degradation. Under such challenging extreme contexts, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) emerge as a promising complementary technology, distinguished by their fast dynamics at low-temperature regions and superior safety under elevated temperatures. Notably, developing SIBs suitable for wide-temperature usage still presents significant challenges, particularly for specific applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and deep-space/polar explorations, which requires a thorough understanding of how SIBs perform under different temperature conditions. By reviewing the development of wide-temperature SIBs, the influence of temperature on the parameters related to battery performance, such as reaction constant, charge transfer resistance, etc., is systematically and comprehensively analyzed. The review emphasizes challenges encountered by SIBs in both low and high temperatures while exploring recent advancements in SIB materials, specifically focusing on strategies to enhance battery performance across diverse temperature ranges. Overall, insights gained from these studies will drive the development of SIBs that can handle the challenges posed by diverse and harsh climates.
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- Chang Che
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, 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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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, 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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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, 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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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, 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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Zhang Y, Zhan T, Sun Y, Lu L, Chen B. Revolutionizing Solid-State NASICON Sodium Batteries: Enhanced Ionic Conductivity Estimation through Multivariate Experimental Parameters Leveraging Machine Learning. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301284. [PMID: 37934454 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Na superionic conductor (NASICON) materials hold promise as solid-state electrolytes due to their wide electrochemical stability and chemical durability. However, their limited ionic conductivity hinders their integration into sodium-ion batteries. The conventional approach to electrolyte design struggles with comprehending the intricate interactions of factors impacting conductivity, encompassing synthesis parameters, structural characteristics, and electronic descriptors. Herein, we explored the potential of machine learning in predicting ionic conductivity in NASICON. We compile a database of 211 datasets, covering 160 NASICON materials, and employ facile descriptors, including synthesis parameters, test conditions, molecular and structural attributes, and electronic properties. Random forest (RF) and neural network (NN) models were developed and optimized, with NN performing notably better, particularly with limited data (R2=0.820). Our analysis spotlighted the pivotal role of Na stoichiometric count in ionic conductivity. Furthermore, the NN algorithm highlighted the comparable significance of synthesis parameters to structural factors in determining conductivity. In contrast, the impact of electronegativity on doped elements appears less significant, underscoring the importance of dopant size and quantity. This work underscores the potential of machine learning in advancing NASICON electrolyte design for sodium-ion batteries, offering insights into conductivity drivers and a more efficient path to optimizing materials.
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- Yuyao Zhang
- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
- Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI), Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environ Pollut Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, 510655, China
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- Department of Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Organic Pollution Process and Control, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
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Wang Z, Mao Y, Sheng L, Sun C. Robust Solid-State Na-CO 2 Battery with Na 2.7Zr 2Si 2PO 11.7F 0.3-PVDF-HFP Composite Solid Electrolyte and Na 15Sn 4/Na Anode. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38431969 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Solid-state Na-CO2 batteries are a kind of energy storage devices that can immobilize and convert CO2. They have the advantages of both solid-state batteries and metal-air batteries. High-performance solid electrolyte and electrode materials are important for improving the performance of solid-state Na-CO2 batteries. In this work, we investigate the influence of fluorine doping on the structure and ionic conductivity of Na3Zr2Si2PO12 (NZSP). An ionic conductive solid electrolyte membrane was prepared by compositing the inorganic solid electrolyte Na2.7Zr2Si2PO11.7F0.3 (NZSPF3) with poly(vinylidene fluoride)-co-hexafluoropropylene (PVDF-HFP). It shows an ionic conductivity of up to 2.17 × 10-4 S cm-1 at room temperature, a high sodium ionic transfer number of ∼0.70, a broad electrochemical window of ∼5.18 V, and better mechanical strength. Furthermore, we studied the Na15Sn4/Na composite foil with the ability to inhibit dendrite as the anode for solid-state Na-CO2 batteries. Through density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the Na15Sn4 particle has been verified with a strong sodiophilic property, which reduces the nucleation barrier during the deposition process, leading to a lower overpotential. The symmetric cell assembled with the composite solid-state electrolyte NZSPF3-PVDF-HFP and Na15Sn4/Na composite anode can inhibit the growth of Na dendrites effectively and maintain the stability of the whole cell structure. Solid-state Na-CO2 batteries assembled with Ru-carbon nanotube (Ru-CNTs) as cathode catalysts exhibit a high discharge capacity of 6371.8 mAh g-1 at 200 mA g-1, excellent cycling stability for 1100 h, and good rate performance. This work provides a promising strategy for designing high-performance solid-state Na-CO2 batteries.
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- Zelin Wang
- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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Chai S, He Q, Zhou J, Chang Z, Pan A, Zhou H. Solid-State Electrolytes and Electrode/Electrolyte Interfaces in Rechargeable Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301268. [PMID: 37845180 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are considered to be one of the most promising candidates for next-generation energy storage systems due to the high safety, high energy density and wide operating temperature range of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) they use. Unfortunately, the practical application of SSEs has rarely been successful, which is largely attributed to the low chemical stability and ionic conductivity, ineluctable solid-solid interface issues including limited ion transport channels, high energy barriers, and poor interface contact. A comprehensive understanding of ion transport mechanisms of various SSEs, interactions between fillers and polymer matrixes and the role of the interface in SSBs are indispensable for rational design and performance optimization of novel electrolytes. The categories, research advances and ion transport mechanism of inorganic glass/ceramic electrolytes, polymer-based electrolytes and corresponding composite electrolytes are detailly summarized and discussed. Moreover, interface contact and compatibility between electrolyte and cathode/anode are also briefly discussed. Furthermore, the electrochemical characterization methods of SSEs used in different types of SSBs are also introduced. On this basis, the principles and prospects of novel SSEs and interface design are curtly proposed according to the development requirements of SSBs. Moreover, the advanced characterizations for real-time monitoring of interface changes are also brought forward to promote the development of SSBs.
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- Simin Chai
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, 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, 410083, Hunan, 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, 410083, Hunan, 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, 410083, Hunan, 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, 410083, Hunan, China
- School of Physics and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, Xinjiang, China
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- Center of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Micro-structures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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Iordache M, Oubraham A, Petreanu I, Sisu C, Borta S, Capris C, Soare A, Marinoiu A. NASICON Membrane with High Ionic Conductivity Synthesized by High-Temperature Solid-State Reaction. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:823. [PMID: 38399074 PMCID: PMC10890594 DOI: 10.3390/ma17040823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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In the present work, we studied the impact of excess Na addition on the structure of the standard NASICON ion conductor along with Na ion transport mechanisms. In this sense, NASICON ceramic membranes (NZSP) were prepared by a simple chemical synthesis method, the solid state reaction (SSR), using an excess of 5% Na (Na3.15Zr2Si2PO12) and an excess of 10% Na (Na3.3Zr2Si2PO12), in order to improve the conduction properties of the ceramic membrane. The characterization of the NZSP nanoparticles was performed by measuring the particle size by dynamic light scattering (DLS), the morphology of the NASICON samples pre-sintered at 1100 °C was analyzed by the SEM method (scanning electron microscope), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis was used to investigate the crystal structure of samples, while the surface area was measured using the BET technique. The electrical properties (i.e., ionic conductivity) were evaluated by impedance spectroscopic methods at room temperature (RT). Following the experiments for NASICON membranes without Na excess, with 5% Na excess, and with 10% Na excess synthesized at different pressing forces and sintering temperatures, it was found that membranes with a 10% Na excess, sintered at 1175 °C for 10 h, presented a good ionic conductivity (4.72 × 10-4 S/cm).
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- National R&D Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies—ICSI Ramnicu Valcea, Uzinei No. 4, 240050 Vâlcea, Romania; (M.I.); (I.P.); (C.S.); (S.B.); (C.C.); (A.S.); (A.M.)
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Gebi AI, Dolokto O, Mereacre L, Geckle U, Radinger H, Knapp M, Ehrenberg H. Characterization and Comparative Study of Energy Efficient Mechanochemically Induced NASICON Sodium Solid Electrolyte Synthesis. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202300809. [PMID: 37721363 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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In recent years, there is growing interest in solid-state electrolytes due to their many promising properties, making them key to the future of battery technology. This future depends among other things on easy processing technologies for the solid electrolyte. The sodium superionic conductor (NASICON) Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 is a promising sodium solid electrolyte; however, reported methods of synthesis are time consuming. To this effect, attempt was made to develop a simple time efficient alternative processing route. Firstly, a comparative study between a new method and commonly reported methods was carried out to gain a clear insight into the mechanism of formation of sodium superionic conductors (NASICON). It was observed that through a careful selection of precursors, and the use of high-energy milling (HEM) the NASICON conversion process was enhanced and optimized, this reduces the processing time and required energy, opening up a new alternative route for synthesis. The obtained solid electrolyte was stable during Na cycling vs. Na-metal at 1 mA cm-1 , and a room temperature conductivity of 1.8 mS cm-1 was attained.
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- Asma'u I Gebi
- Institute for Applied Materials, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Department of metallurgical and materials engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna state, Nigeria
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- Institute for Applied Materials, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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Schuett J, Schillings J, Neitzel-Grieshammer S. Interstitial or interstitialcy: effect of the cation size on the migration mechanism in NaSICON materials. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:2190-2204. [PMID: 38164803 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05089k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Sodium superionic conductors (NaSICONs) with general formula NaM2A3O12 have attracted significant attention as solid electrolytes for all solid-state batteries owing to their remarkable room temperature ionic conductivity in the order of 10-3 S cm-1. Their flexible structural framework, which allows the incorporation of various aliovalent cations, affects the Na+ ion transport. However, establishing a straightforward correlation between Na+ mobility and NaSICON composition proves challenging due to competing influences such as framework alteration and stoichiometric changes of the cation substituents and thus the mobile Na+ ions. Therefore, we systematically investigate the NaSICON system across various Na1+xM2SixP3-xO12 compositions. We unravel and examine independently two key aspects impacting the Na+ ion transport in NaSICONs: structural factors determined by introduced M4+ framework cations and the substitution level (x). By employing DFT calculations, we explore the interstitial- and interstitialcy-like migration mechanisms, revealing that these mechanisms and the associated migration energies are primarily influenced by metastable transient states traversed during the Na+ ion migration. The stability of these transient states, in turn, depends on the spatial arrangement of the Na+ ions, the size of the M4+ cations defining the structural framework, and x. This study enhances our fundamental understanding of Na+ ion migration within NaSICONs across a wide range of compositions. The findings offer valuable insights into the microscopic aspects of NaSICON materials and provide essential guidance for prospective studies in this field.
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- Judith Schuett
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, 52056 Aachen, Germany
- Helmholtz-Institut Münster (IEK-12), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, 52056 Aachen, Germany
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Marshenya SN, Dembitskiy AD, Fedorov DS, Scherbakov AG, Trussov IA, Emelianova O, Aksyonov DA, Buzlukov AL, Zhuravlev NA, Denisova TA, Medvedeva NI, Abakumov AM, Antipov EV, Fedotov SS. NaGaPO 4F - a KTiOPO 4-structured solid sodium-ion conductor. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:17426-17437. [PMID: 37947446 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03107a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Advanced ionic conductors are crucial for a large variety of contemporary technologies spanning solid state ion batteries, fuel cells, gas sensors, water desalination, etc. In this work, we report on a new member of KTiOPO4-structured materials, NaGaPO4F, with sodium-ion conductivity. NaGaPO4F has been obtained for the first time via a facile two-step synthesis consisting of a hydrothermal preparation of an ammonia-based precursor, NH4GaPO4F, followed by an ion exchange reaction with NaNO3. Its crystal structure was precisely refined using a combination of synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction and electron diffraction tomography. The material is thermally stable upon 450 °C showing no significant structural transformations or degradation but only a ∼1% cell volume expansion. Na-ion mobility in NaGaPO4F was investigated by a joint experimental and computational approach comprising solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and density functional theory (DFT). DFT and bond-valence site energy (BVSE) calculations reveal 3D diffusion of sodium in the [GaPO4F] framework with migration barriers amounting to 0.22 and 0.44 eV, respectively, while NMR yields 0.3-0.5 eV that, being coupled with a calculated bandgap of ∼4.25 eV, makes NaGaPO4F a promising fast Na-ion conductor.
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- Sergey N Marshenya
- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, 121205 Moscow, Russia.
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, 121205 Moscow, Russia.
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 91 Pervomaiskaya Street, 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia
- M.N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics of Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Science, 18 S. Kovalevskaya Street, 620137 Ekaterinburg, Russia
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, 121205 Moscow, Russia.
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, 121205 Moscow, Russia.
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, 121205 Moscow, Russia.
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, 121205 Moscow, Russia.
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- M.N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics of Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Science, 18 S. Kovalevskaya Street, 620137 Ekaterinburg, Russia
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 91 Pervomaiskaya Street, 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 91 Pervomaiskaya Street, 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 91 Pervomaiskaya Street, 620990 Ekaterinburg, Russia
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, 121205 Moscow, Russia.
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, 121205 Moscow, Russia.
- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Center for Energy Science and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobel Street, 121205 Moscow, Russia.
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Sarkar D, Bhattacharya A, Meyer J, Kirchberger AM, Mishra V, Nilges T, Michaelis VK. Unraveling Sodium-Ion Dynamics in Honeycomb-Layered Na 2Mg xZn 2-xTeO 6 Solid Electrolytes with Solid-State NMR. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:19727-19745. [PMID: 37642533 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c04928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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All-solid-state sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have the potential to offer large-scale, safe, cost-effective, and sustainable energy storage solutions by supplementing the industry-leading lithium-ion batteries. However, for the enhanced bulk properties of SIB components (e.g., solid electrolytes), a comprehensive understanding of their atomic-scale structure and the dynamic behavior of sodium (Na) ions is essential. Here, we utilize a robust multinuclear (23Na, 125Te, 25Mg, and 67Zn) magnetic resonance approach to explore a novel Mg/Zn homogeneously mixed-cation honeycomb-layered oxide Na2MgxZn2-xTeO6 solid solution series. These new intermediate compounds exhibit tailorable bulk Na-ion conductivity (σ) with the highest σ = 0.14 × 10-4 S cm-1 for Na2MgZnTeO6 at room temperature suitable for SIB solid electrolyte applications as observed by powder electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). A combination of powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) reveals highly crystalline phase-pure compounds in the P6322 space group. We show that the Mg/Zn disorder is random within the honeycomb layers using 125Te nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and resolve multiple Na sites using two-dimensional (triple-quantum magic-angle spinning (3QMAS)) 23Na NMR. The medium-range disorder in the honeycomb layer is revealed through the combination of 25Mg and 67Zn NMR, complemented by electronic structure calculations using density functional theory (DFT). Furthermore, we expose very fast local Na-ion hopping processes (hopping rate, 1/τNMR = 0.83 × 109 Hz) by using a laser to achieve variable high-temperature (∼860 K) 23Na NMR, which are sensitive to different Mg/Zn ratios. The Na2MgZnTeO6 with maximum Mg/Zn disorder displays the highest short-range Na-ion dynamics among all of the solid solution members.
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- Diganta Sarkar
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, 85748 Garching b., München, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, 85748 Garching b., München, Germany
- TUMint Energy Research GmbH, 85748 Garching b., München, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich, 85748 Garching b., München, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G2, Canada
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Wang J, He T, Yang X, Cai Z, Wang Y, Lacivita V, Kim H, Ouyang B, Ceder G. Design principles for NASICON super-ionic conductors. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5210. [PMID: 37626068 PMCID: PMC10457403 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-40669-0] [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: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Na Super Ionic Conductor (NASICON) materials are an important class of solid-state electrolytes owing to their high ionic conductivity and superior chemical and electrochemical stability. In this paper, we combine first-principles calculations, experimental synthesis and testing, and natural language-driven text-mined historical data on NASICON ionic conductivity to achieve clear insights into how chemical composition influences the Na-ion conductivity. These insights, together with a high-throughput first-principles analysis of the compositional space over which NASICONs are expected to be stable, lead to the successful synthesis and electrochemical investigation of several new NASICONs solid-state conductors. Among these, a high ionic conductivity of 1.2 mS cm-1 could be achieved at 25 °C. We find that the ionic conductivity increases with average metal size up to a certain value and that the substitution of PO4 polyanions by SiO4 also enhances the ionic conductivity. While optimal ionic conductivity is found near a Na content of 3 per formula unit, the exact optimum depends on other compositional variables. Surprisingly, the Na content enhances the ionic conductivity mostly through its effect on the activation barrier, rather than through the carrier concentration. These deconvoluted design criteria may provide guidelines for the design of optimized NASICON conductors.
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- Jingyang Wang
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- School of Sustainable Energy and Resources, School of Materials Science and Intelligent Engineering, Nanjing University, Suzhou, China
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Advanced Materials Lab, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology and Samsung Semiconductor, Inc, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- Advanced Materials Lab, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology and Samsung Semiconductor, Inc, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, 32306, USA.
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- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA.
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Sarkar A, Dharmaraj VR, Yi CH, Iputera K, Huang SY, Chung RJ, Hu SF, Liu RS. Recent Advances in Rechargeable Metal-CO 2 Batteries with Nonaqueous Electrolytes. Chem Rev 2023; 123:9497-9564. [PMID: 37436918 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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This review article discusses the recent advances in rechargeable metal-CO2 batteries (MCBs), which include the Li, Na, K, Mg, and Al-based rechargeable CO2 batteries, mainly with nonaqueous electrolytes. MCBs capture CO2 during discharge by the CO2 reduction reaction and release it during charging by the CO2 evolution reaction. MCBs are recognized as one of the most sophisticated artificial modes for CO2 fixation by electrical energy generation. However, extensive research and substantial developments are required before MCBs appear as reliable, sustainable, and safe energy storage systems. The rechargeable MCBs suffer from the hindrances like huge charging-discharging overpotential and poor cyclability due to the incomplete decomposition and piling of the insulating and chemically stable compounds, mainly carbonates. Efficient cathode catalysts and a suitable architectural design of the cathode catalysts are essential to address this issue. Besides, electrolytes also play a vital role in safety, ionic transportation, stable solid-electrolyte interphase formation, gas dissolution, leakage, corrosion, operational voltage window, etc. The highly electrochemically active metals like Li, Na, and K anodes severely suffer from parasitic reactions and dendrite formation. Recent research works on the aforementioned secondary MCBs have been categorically reviewed here, portraying the latest findings on the key aspects governing secondary MCB performances.
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- Ayan Sarkar
- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- High-value Biomaterials Research and Commercialization Center, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 116, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry and Advanced Research Center for Green Materials Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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Sun Z, Li Y, Liu M, Jin H, Zhao Y. Screening of Sintering Aids for Oxide Ceramics: A Case of NASICON Electrolyte. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301230. [PMID: 37081280 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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In this work, an efficient screening method to select appropriate sintering aids for a wide range of oxide material systems is developed. Consequently, Na2 B4 O7 , NaF, and CuO are selected as sintering aids for sodium super ionic conductor (NASICON)-type Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 ceramic to verify the feasibility of the as-proposed method. As evidenced by the results, the sinterability and densification of ceramic matrix are apparently improved. Specifically, Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 -7%Na2 B4 O7 , Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 -3%NaF, and Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 -3%CuO endow much higher room temperature ionic conductivity of 1.03 × 10-3 , 1.61 × 10-3 , and 1.63 × 10-3 S cm-1 , respectively, in comparison with the pristine (7.23 × 10-4 S cm-1 ). The underlying mechanism for the enhanced performance is also discussed. The symmetric sodium cells assembled with sintering aids modified Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 ceramic electrolyte exhibit ultra-stable metallic Na plating/stripping at room temperature. Moreover, solid-state sodium batteries paired with Na3 V1.5 Cr0.5 (PO4 )3 cathode active material and modified Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 ceramic electrolyte demonstrate superior cycling stability and excellent rate capability. Furthermore, an as-developed strategy can be universally extended to synthesize high-performance oxide ceramics.
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- Zheng Sun
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, PR China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314000, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, PR China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314000, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, PR China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314000, PR China
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Huang J, Wu K, Xu G, Wu M, Dou S, Wu C. Recent progress and strategic perspectives of inorganic solid electrolytes: fundamentals, modifications, and applications in sodium metal batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2023. [PMID: 37365900 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs01029a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Solid-state electrolytes (SEs) have attracted overwhelming attention as a promising alternative to traditional organic liquid electrolytes (OLEs) for high-energy-density sodium-metal batteries (SMBs), owing to their intrinsic incombustibility, wider electrochemical stability window (ESW), and better thermal stability. Among various kinds of SEs, inorganic solid-state electrolytes (ISEs) stand out because of their high ionic conductivity, excellent oxidative stability, and good mechanical strength, rendering potential utilization in safe and dendrite-free SMBs at room temperature. However, the development of Na-ion ISEs still remains challenging, that a perfect solution has yet to be achieved. Herein, we provide a comprehensive and in-depth inspection of the state-of-the-art ISEs, aiming at revealing the underlying Na+ conduction mechanisms at different length scales, and interpreting their compatibility with the Na metal anode from multiple aspects. A thorough material screening will include nearly all ISEs developed to date, i.e., oxides, chalcogenides, halides, antiperovskites, and borohydrides, followed by an overview of the modification strategies for enhancing their ionic conductivity and interfacial compatibility with Na metal, including synthesis, doping and interfacial engineering. By discussing the remaining challenges in ISE research, we propose rational and strategic perspectives that can serve as guidelines for future development of desirable ISEs and practical implementation of high-performance SMBs.
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- Jiawen Huang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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Wang W, Yuan W, Zhao Z, Zou D, Zhang P, Shi Z, Weng J, Zhou P. Enhanced ionic conductivity of Cu-doped NASICON solid electrolyte for solid-state sodium batteries. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Xu X, Wang Y, Yi Q, Wang X, Paredes Camacho RA, Kungl H, Eichel RA, Lu L, Zhang H. Ion Conduction in Composite Polymer Electrolytes: Potential Electrolytes for Sodium-Ion Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202202152. [PMID: 36647610 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202202152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are expected to become alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as next-generation rechargeable batteries, owing to abundant sodium sources and low cost. However, SIBs still use liquid organic electrolytes (LOEs), which are highly flammable and have the tendency to leak. Although inorganic solid electrolytes (ISEs) and solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have been investigated for many years, given their higher safety level, neither of them is likely to be commercialized because of the rigidity of ISEs and the low room-temperature ionic conductivity of SPEs. During the last decade, composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs), composed of ISEs and SPEs, exhibiting both relatively high ionic conductivity and flexibility, have gained much attention and are considered as promising electrolytes. However, the ionic conductivities of CPEs are still unsatisfactory for practical application. Hence, this Review focuses on the principle of sodium ion conductors and particularly on recent investigations and development of CPEs.
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- Xiaoyu Xu
- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 401123, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 401123, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 401123, Chongqing, P. R. China
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- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 401123, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, Singapore, Singapore
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- Fundamental electrochemistry (IEK-9), Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- Fundamental electrochemistry (IEK-9), Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 401123, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, 401123, Chongqing, P. R. China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, 117575, Singapore, Singapore
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Son M, Park J, Im E, Ryu JH, Durmus YE, Eichel RA, Kang SJ. Sacrificial Catalyst of Carbothermal-Shock-Synthesized 1T-MoS 2 Layers for Ultralong-Lifespan Seawater Battery. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:344-352. [PMID: 36574277 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A Pt-nanoparticle-decorated 1T-MoS2 layer is designed as a sacrificial electrocatalyst by carbothermal shock (CTS) treatment to improve the energy efficiency and lifespan of seawater batteries. The phase transition of MoS2 crystals from 2H to metallic 1T─induced by the simple but potent CTS treatment─improves the oxygen-reduction-reaction (ORR) activity in seawater catholyte. In particular, the MoS2-based sacrificial catalyst effectively decreases the overpotential during charging via edge oxidation of MoS2, enhancing the cycling stability of the seawater battery. Furthermore, Pt nanoparticles are deposited onto CTS-MoS2 via an additional CTS treatment. The resulting specimen exhibits a significantly low charge/discharge potential gap of Δ0.39 V, high power density of 6.56 mW cm-2, and remarkable cycling stability up to ∼200 cycles (∼800 h). Thus, the novel strategy reported herein for the preparation of Pt-decorated 1T-MoS2 by CTS treatment could facilitate the development of efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for fabricating seawater batteries with long service life.
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- Minjin Son
- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Energy and Climate Research-Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52428 Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Energy and Climate Research-Fundamental Electrochemistry (IEK-9), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52428 Jülich, Germany
- Institut für Materialien und Prozesse für elektrochemische Energiespeicher-undwandler, RWTH Aachen University, D-52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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Arnold S, Wang L, Presser V. Dual-Use of Seawater Batteries for Energy Storage and Water Desalination. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107913. [PMID: 36045423 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Seawater batteries are unique energy storage systems for sustainable renewable energy storage by directly utilizing seawater as a source for converting electrical energy and chemical energy. This technology is a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries, benefitting from seawater-abundant sodium as the charge-transfer ions. Research has significantly improved and revised the performance of this type of battery over the last few years. However, fundamental limitations of the technology remain to be overcome in future studies to make this method even more viable. Disadvantages include degradation of the anode materials or limited membrane stability in aqueous saltwater resulting in low electrochemical performance and low Coulombic efficiency. The use of seawater batteries exceeds the application for energy storage. The electrochemical immobilization of ions intrinsic to the operation of seawater batteries is also an effective mechanism for direct seawater desalination. The high charge/discharge efficiency and energy recovery make seawater batteries an attractive water remediation technology. Here, the seawater battery components and the parameters used to evaluate their energy storage and water desalination performances are reviewed. Approaches to overcoming stability issues and low voltage efficiency are also introduced. Finally, an overview of potential applications, particularly in desalination technology, is provided.
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- Stefanie Arnold
- INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials, Campus D22, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Saarland University, Campus D22, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials, Campus D22, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Saarland University, Campus D22, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials, Campus D22, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Saarland University, Campus D22, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
- Saarene - Saarland Center for Energy Materials and Sustainability, Campus C42, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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Huang H, Chi C, Zhang J, Zheng X, Wu Y, Shen J, Wang X, Wang S. Fast Ion Transport Mechanism and Electrochemical Stability of Trivalent Metal Iodide-based Na Superionic Conductors Na 3XI 6 (X = Sc, Y, La, and In). ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:36864-36874. [PMID: 35938862 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The exploration of solid-state sodium superionic conductors with high sodium-ion conductivity, structural and electrochemical stability, and grand interface compatibility has become the key to the next-generation energy storage applications with high energy density and long cycling life. Among them, halide-based compounds exhibit great potential with the higher electronegativity of halogens than that of the sulfur element. In this work, combined with first-principles calculation and ab initio molecular dynamic simulation, the investigation of trivalent metal iodide-based Na superionic conductors C2/m-Na3XI6 (X = Sc, Y, La, and In) was conducted, including the fast ion transport mechanism, structural stability, and interface electrochemical compatibility with electrode materials. Along with the tetrahedral-center saddle site-predominant three-dimensional octahedral-tetrahedral-octahedral diffusion network, C2/m-Na3XI6 possesses the merits of high Na ionic conductivities of 0.36, 0.35, and 0.20 mS cm-1 for Na3ScI6, Na3YI6, and Na3LaI6, respectively. Benefiting from its structural stabilities, C2/m-Na3XI6 exhibits lower interface reaction energy and better electrochemical compatibility in contact with both Na metal and high-voltage poly-anion (fluoro)phosphate cathode materials than those of sulfide-based ones. Our theoretical work provides rational design principles for screening and guiding iodide-based C2/m-Na3XI6 (X = Sc, Y, La, and In) as promising Na superionic conductor candidates used in all-solid-state energy storage applications.
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- He Huang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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Deng Z, Mishra TP, Mahayoni E, Ma Q, Tieu AJK, Guillon O, Chotard JN, Seznec V, Cheetham AK, Masquelier C, Gautam GS, Canepa P. Fundamental investigations on the sodium-ion transport properties of mixed polyanion solid-state battery electrolytes. Nat Commun 2022; 13:4470. [PMID: 35918385 PMCID: PMC9345873 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32190-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Lithium and sodium (Na) mixed polyanion solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries display some of the highest ionic conductivities reported to date. However, the effect of polyanion mixing on the ion-transport properties is still not fully understood. Here, we focus on Na1+xZr2SixP3−xO12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 3) NASICON electrolyte to elucidate the role of polyanion mixing on the Na-ion transport properties. Although NASICON is a widely investigated system, transport properties derived from experiments or theory vary by orders of magnitude. We use more than 2000 distinct ab initio-based kinetic Monte Carlo simulations to map the compositional space of NASICON over various time ranges, spatial resolutions and temperatures. Via electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements on samples with different sodium content, we find that the highest ionic conductivity (i.e., about 0.165 S cm–1 at 473 K) is experimentally achieved in Na3.4Zr2Si2.4P0.6O12, in line with simulations (i.e., about 0.170 S cm–1 at 473 K). The theoretical studies indicate that doped NASICON compounds (especially those with a silicon content x ≥ 2.4) can improve the Na-ion mobility compared to undoped NASICON compositions. Battery solid-state electrolytes rely on mixed polyanion networks to attain high ionic conductivities. Here, the authors investigate the effect of polyanion mixing on the solid-state electrolyte ion conductivity via theoretical calculations and electrochemical measurements.
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- Zeyu Deng
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore.,Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, 1 CREATE Way, 10-01 CREATE Tower, Singapore, 138602, Singapore
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des Solides (LRCS), CNRS UMR 7314, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 80039, Amiens, Cedex 1, France.,RS2E, Réseau Français sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, FR CNRS 3459, F-80039, Amiens, Cedex 1, France.,ALISTORE-ERI European Research Institute, FR CNRS 3104, Amiens, F-80039, Cedex 1, France
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1), 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1), 52425, Jülich, Germany.,Helmholtz-Institute Münster, c/o Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des Solides (LRCS), CNRS UMR 7314, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 80039, Amiens, Cedex 1, France.,RS2E, Réseau Français sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, FR CNRS 3459, F-80039, Amiens, Cedex 1, France.,ALISTORE-ERI European Research Institute, FR CNRS 3104, Amiens, F-80039, Cedex 1, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des Solides (LRCS), CNRS UMR 7314, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 80039, Amiens, Cedex 1, France.,RS2E, Réseau Français sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, FR CNRS 3459, F-80039, Amiens, Cedex 1, France.,ALISTORE-ERI European Research Institute, FR CNRS 3104, Amiens, F-80039, Cedex 1, France
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore.,Materials Department and Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, Bengaluru, 93106, California, USA
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des Solides (LRCS), CNRS UMR 7314, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 80039, Amiens, Cedex 1, France.,RS2E, Réseau Français sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, FR CNRS 3459, F-80039, Amiens, Cedex 1, France.,ALISTORE-ERI European Research Institute, FR CNRS 3104, Amiens, F-80039, Cedex 1, France
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore. .,Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, 1 CREATE Way, 10-01 CREATE Tower, Singapore, 138602, Singapore. .,Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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Guo X, Liu Y, Zhang X, Ju Z, Li Y, Mitlin D, Yu G. Revealing the Solid‐State Electrolyte Interfacial Stability Model with Na–K Liquid Alloy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202203409. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202203409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Xuelin Guo
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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Recent Advances in Solar Rechargeable Seawater Batteries Based on Semiconductor Photoelectrodes. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2022; 380:28. [PMID: 35662375 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-022-00380-y] [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: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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With the ever-increasing demand for energy in the world, the tendency to use renewable energies has been growing rapidly. Sunlight, as an inexhaustible energy source, and the oceans, as one of the most valuable treasures on Earth, are available for free. Simultaneous exploitation of these two sources of energy and matter (sunlight and oceans) in one configuration can provide a sustainable solution for future energy supply. Among the various types of such energy storage and conversion systems, solar rechargeable seawater batteries (SRSBs) can meet this need by storing the chemical energy of seawater by receiving solar energy. SRSBs consist of two compartments: a closed compartment including a sodium metal anode in an organic liquid electrolyte, and an open compartment containing a semiconductor photoelectrode immersed in seawater, which are separated from each other by a ceramic solid electrolyte membrane. In this complex system, the photoelectrode is irradiated by sunlight, whereby electrons are excited and reach the Na metal anode after passing though the external circuit. The ceramic solid electrolyte harvests only sodium ions from seawater and transfers them to the anodic part, where the transferred ions are reduced to sodium metal atoms. At the same time, an oxygen evolution reaction takes place at the cathodic part. In this way, the battery is charged. The use of a photoelectrode in the charging process significantly increases the voltage efficiency of SRSBs to more than 90%, whereas a cell with only the seawater compartment (without a photoelectrode) will not deliver satisfactory performance. Therefore, to achieve very high efficiencies, designing an accurate system with the best components is absolutely necessary. This review focuses on the working principle of SRSBs, at the same time explaining the effect of key components on the performance and stability of SRSBs. The role of the semiconductor photoelectrode in improving the voltage efficiency of SRSBs is also described in detail, and finally strategies proposed to overcome obstacles to the commercialization of SRSBs are introduced.
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Guo X, Liu Y, Zhang X, Ju Z, Li Y, Mitlin D, Yu G. Revealing the Solid‐State Electrolyte Interfacial Stability Model with Na–K Liquid Alloy. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202203409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Xuelin Guo
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin 204 E Dean Keeton Street Austin TX 78712 USA
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Synthesis, characterization, and degradation study of Mn-based phosphate frameworks (Na3MnTi(PO4)3, Na3MnPO4CO3, Na4Mn3(PO4)2P2O7) as aqueous Na-ion battery positive electrodes. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Sawhney MA, Wahid M, Griffin R, Muhkerjee S, Roberts AJ, Ogale S, Baker J. Process ‐ Structure ‐ Formulation Interactions for enhanced Sodium Ion Battery Development ‐ a Review. Chemphyschem 2022; 23:e202100860. [PMID: 35032154 PMCID: PMC9303753 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202100860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Before the viability of a cell formulation can be assessed for implementation in commercial sodium ion batteries, processes applied in cell production should be validated and optimized. This review summarizes the steps performed in constructing sodium ion (Na‐ion) cells at research scale, highlighting parameters and techniques that are likely to impact measured cycling performance. Consistent process‐structure‐performance links have been established for typical lithium‐ion (Li‐ion) cells, which can guide hypotheses to test in Na‐ion cells. Liquid electrolyte viscosity, sequence of mixing electrode slurries, rate of drying electrodes and cycling characteristics of formation were found critical to the reported capacity of laboratory cells. Based on the observed importance of processing to battery performance outcomes, the current focus on novel materials in Na‐ion research should be balanced with deeper investigation into mechanistic changes of cell components during and after production, to better inform future designs of these promising batteries.
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- M Anne Sawhney
- Swansea University College of Engineering UNITED KINGDOM
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- NIT Shrinagar Division for Renewable Energy and Advanced Materials INDIA
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- Swansea University Faculty of Science and Engineering UNITED KINGDOM
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- Swansea University Faculty of Science and Engineering UNITED KINGDOM
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- Coventry University Research Institute for Clean Growth and Future Mobility UNITED KINGDOM
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Schütt J, Pescher F, Neitzel-Grieshammer S. The Origin of High Na + Ion Conductivity in Na 1+xZr 2Si xP 3–xO 12 NASICON Materials. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:22154-22167. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03621e] [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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Due to the high sodium ion conductivity, sodium super ionic conductors (NASICONs) are among the most promising candidates as solid electrolyte in solid state batteries and have therefore gained enormous...
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Wang X, Chen J, Wang D, Mao Z. Improving the alkali metal electrode/inorganic solid electrolyte contact via room-temperature ultrasound solid welding. Nat Commun 2021; 12:7109. [PMID: 34876588 PMCID: PMC8651668 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-27473-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The combination of alkali metal electrodes and solid-state electrolytes is considered a promising strategy to develop high-energy rechargeable batteries. However, the practical applications of these two components are hindered by the large interfacial resistance and growth of detrimental alkali metal depositions (e.g., dendrites) during cycling originated by the unsatisfactory electrode/solid electrolyte contact. To tackle these issues, we propose a room temperature ultrasound solid welding strategy to improve the contact between Na metal and Na3Zr2Si2PO12 (NZSP) inorganic solid electrolyte. Symmetrical Na|NZSP | Na cells assembled via ultrasonic welding show stable Na plating/stripping behavior at a current density of 0.2 mA cm-2 and a higher critical current density (i.e., 0.6 mA cm-2) and lower interfacial impedance than the symmetric cells assembled without the ultrasonic welding strategy. The beneficial effect of the ultrasound welding is also demonstrated in Na|NZSP | Na3V2(PO4)3 full coin cell configuration where 900 cycles at 0.1 mA cm-2 with a capacity retention of almost 90% can be achieved at room temperature.
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- Xinxin Wang
- grid.265025.60000 0000 9736 3676Tianjin Key Laboratory for Photoelectric Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384 P. R. China
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- grid.265025.60000 0000 9736 3676Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Devices, Tianjin University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, 300384 P. R. China
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- grid.265025.60000 0000 9736 3676Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Devices, Tianjin University of Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin, 300384 P. R. China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Photoelectric Materials and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin, 300384, P. R. China.
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Zhou H, Yu C, Gao H, Wu JC, Hou D, Liu M, Zhang M, Xu Z, Yang J, Chen D. Polyphenylene Sulfide-Based Solid-State Separator for Limited Li Metal Battery. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2104365. [PMID: 34726839 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202104365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The urgent need for high energy batteries is pushing the battery studies toward the Li metal and solid-state direction, and the most central question is finding proper solid-state electrolyte (SSE). So far, the recently studied electrolytes have obvious advantages and fatal weaknesses, resulting in indecisive plans for industrial production. In this work, a thin and dense lithiated polyphenylene sulfide-based solid state separator (PPS-SSS) prepared by a solvent-free process in pilot stage is proposed. Moreover, the PPS surface is functionalized to immobilize the anions, increasing the Li+ transference number to 0.8-0.9, and widening the electrochemical potential window (EPW > 5.1 V). At 25 °C, the PPS-SSS exhibits high intrinsic Li+ diffusion coefficient and ionic conductivity (>10-4 S cm-1 ), and Li+ transport rectifying effect, resulting in homogenous Li-plating on Cu at 2 mA cm-2 density. Based on the limited Li-plated Cu anode or anode-free Cu, high loadings cathode and high voltage, the Li-metal batteries (LMBs) with polyethylene (PE) protected PPS-SSSs deliver high energy and power densities (>1000 Wh L-1 and 900 W L-1 ) with >200 cycling life and high safety, exceeding those of state-of-the-art Li-ion batteries. The results promote the Li metal battery toward practicality.
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- Haitao Zhou
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu Province, 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu Province, 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu Province, 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu Province, 212013, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Radiation Physics and Technology, Ministry of Education, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu Province, 212013, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu Province, 212013, P. R. China
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- Amprius (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214187, P. R. China
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- Amprius (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, 214187, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Jiangsu Province, 212013, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, N-7491, Norway
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Martínez-Cisneros C, Pandit B, Antonelli C, Sanchez J, Levenfeld B, Varez A. Development of sodium hybrid quasi-solid electrolytes based on porous NASICON and ionic liquids. Ann Ital Chir 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Yang K, Liu D, Qian Z, Jiang D, Wang R. Computational Auxiliary for the Progress of Sodium-Ion Solid-State Electrolytes. ACS NANO 2021; 15:17232-17246. [PMID: 34705436 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c07476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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All-solid-state sodium batteries (ASSBs) have attracted ever-increasing attention due to their enhanced safety, high energy density, and the abundance of raw materials. One of the remaining key issues for the practical ASSB is the lack of good superionic and electrochemical stable solid-state electrolytes (SEs). Design and manufacturing specific functional materials used as high-performance SEs require an in-depth understanding of the transport mechanisms and electrochemical properties of fast sodium-ion conductors on an atomic level. On account of the continuous progress and development of computing and programming techniques, the advanced computational tools provide a powerful and convenient approach to exploit particular functional materials to achieve that aim. Herein, this review primarily focuses on the advanced computational methods and ion migration mechanisms of SEs. Second, we overview the recent progress on state-of-the-art solid sodium-ion conductors, including Na-β-alumina, sulfide-type, NASICON-type, and antiperovskite-type sodium-ion SEs. Finally, we outline the current challenges and future opportunities. Particularly, this review highlights the contributions of the computational studies and their complementarity with experiments in accelerating the study progress of high-performance sodium-ion SEs for ASSBs.
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- Kaishuai Yang
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Ionic Conductivity and Dielectric Relaxation of NASICON Superionic Conductors at the Near-Cryogenic Regime. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11188432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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With a crystal lattice structure first characterized in the 1970s, NASICON sodium-based superionic conductors have recently found renewed interest as solid electrolytes in sodium-ion and seawater flow batteries due to their exceptional ionic conductivity being on the same scale as liquid electrolytes. Since sodium ions in the crystal lattice move among interstitial positions through site-specific bottlenecks, the overall conductivity is strongly dependent on the NASICON composition. In this work, we report on the synthesis protocols and processing parameters of Na3Zr2Si2PO12 prepared from Na2CO3, SiO2, ZrO2, and NH4H2PO4 precursors by the conventional solid-state reaction (SSR) route. We critically evaluated important observations made in the extended literature on the topic including: (i) the importance of precursor particle size concerning the SSR synthesis, focusing on effective ball-milling protocols; and (ii) the onset of excess zirconia contamination, expanding on the effects of both thermal and pressure processing—the latter often overlooked in the available literature. In approaching the cryogenic regime, the dataset availability concerning ionic conductivity and dielectric permittivity measurements for NASICON was extended, starting from elevated temperatures at 200 °C and reaching into the very low temperature zone at −100 °C.
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Keshri SR, Ganisetti S, Kumar R, Gaddam A, Illath K, Ajithkumar TG, Balaji S, Annapurna K, Nasani N, Krishnan NMA, Allu AR. Ionic Conductivity of Na 3Al 2P 3O 12 Glass Electrolytes-Role of Charge Compensators. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:12893-12905. [PMID: 34369768 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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In glasses, a sodium ion (Na+) is a significant mobile cation that takes up a dual role, that is, as a charge compensator and also as a network modifier. As a network modifier, Na+ cations modify the structural distributions and create nonbridging oxygens. As a charge compensator, Na+ cations provide imbalanced charge for oxygen that is linked between two network-forming tetrahedra. However, the factors controlling the mobility of Na+ ions in glasses, which in turn affects the ionic conductivity, remain unclear. In the current work, using high-fidelity experiments and atomistic simulations, we demonstrate that the ionic conductivity of the Na3Al2P3O12 (Si0) glass material is dependent not only on the concentration of Na+ charge carriers but also on the number of charge-compensated oxygens within its first coordination sphere. To investigate, we chose a series of glasses formulated by the substitution of Si for P in Si0 glass based on the hypothesis that Si substitution in the presence of Na+ cations increases the number of Si-O-Al bonds, which enhances the role of Na as a charge compensator. The structural and conductivity properties of bulk glass materials are evaluated by molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, magic angle spinning-nuclear magnetic resonance, Raman spectroscopy, and impedance spectroscopy. We observe that the increasing number of charge-imbalanced bridging oxygens (BOs) with the substitution of Si for P in Si0 glass enhances the ionic conductivity by an order of magnitude-from 3.7 × 10-8 S.cm-1 to 3.3 × 10-7 S.cm-1 at 100 °C. By rigorously quantifying the channel regions in the glass structure, using MD simulations, we demonstrate that the enhanced ionic conductivity can be attributed to the increased connectivity of Na-rich channels because of the increased charge-compensated BOs around the Na atoms. Overall, this study provides new insights for designing next-generation glass-based electrolytes with superior ionic conductivity for Na-ion batteries.
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- Shweta R Keshri
- Energy Materials and Devices Division, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, Santiago University Campus, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Central NMR Facility and Physical /Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411008, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Central NMR Facility and Physical /Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411008, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Glass Division, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India.,Glass Division, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), (Under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India), IDA Phase - III, Cherlapally, HCL Post Hyderabad 500 051 Telangana, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.,Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Energy Materials and Devices Division, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata 700032, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Yu H, Seomoon K, Kim J, Kim JK. Low-cost and highly safe solid-phase sodium ion battery with a Sn–C nanocomposite anode. J IND ENG CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2021.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Heo E, Wang JE, Yun JH, Kim JH, Kim DJ, Kim DK. Improving Room Temperature Ionic Conductivity of Na 3-xK xZr 2Si 2PO 12 Solid-Electrolytes: Effects of Potassium Substitution. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:11147-11153. [PMID: 34279910 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The battery safety and cost remain major challenges for developing next-generation rechargeable batteries. All-solid-state sodium (Na)-ion batteries are a promising option for low-cost as well as safe rechargeable batteries by using abundant resources and solid electrolytes. However, the operation of solid-state batteries is limited due to the low ionic conductivity of solid electrolytes. Therefore, it is essential to develop new compounds that feature a high ionic conductivity and chemical stability at room temperature. Herein, we report a potassium-substituted sodium superionic conductor solid electrolyte, Na3-xKxZr2Si2PO12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2), that exhibits an ionic conductivity of 7.734 × 10-4 S/cm-1 at room temperature, which is more than 2 times higher than that of the undoped sample. The synchrotron powder diffraction patterns with Rietveld refinements revealed that the substitution of large K-ions resulted in an increased unit cell volume, widened the Na diffusion channel, and shortened the Na-Na distance. Our work demonstrates that substituting a larger cation on the Na site effectively widens the ion diffusion channel and consequently increases the bulk ionic conductivity. Our findings will contribute to improving the ionic conductivity of the solid electrolytes and further developing safe next-generation rechargeable batteries.
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- Eunseok Heo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Loutati A, Sohn YJ, Tietz F. Phase-field Determination of NaSICON Materials in the Quaternary System Na 2 O-P 2 O 5 -SiO 2 -ZrO 2 : The Series Na 3 Zr 3-x Si 2 P x O 11.5+x/2. Chemphyschem 2021; 22:995-1007. [PMID: 33760337 PMCID: PMC8251833 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202100032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Two types of solid electrolytes have reached technological relevance in the field of sodium batteries: ß/ß"-aluminas and NaSICON-type materials. Today, significant attention is paid to room-temperature stationary electricity storage technologies and all-solid-state Na batteries used in combination with these solid electrolytes are an emerging research field besides sodium-ion batteries. In comparison, NaSICON materials can be processed at lower sintering temperatures than the ß/ß"-aluminas and have a similarly attractive ionic conductivity. Since Na2 O-SiO2 -ZrO2 -P2 O5 ceramics offer wider compositional variability, the series Na3 Zr3-x Si2 Px O11.5+x/2 with seven compositions (0≤x≤3) was selected from the quasi-quaternary phase diagram in order to identify the predominant stability region of NaSICON within this series and to explore the full potential of such materials, including the original NaSICON composition of Na3 Zr2 Si2 POl2 as a reference. Several characterization techniques were used for the purpose of better understanding the relationships between processing and properties of the ceramics. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the phase region of NaSICON materials is larger than expected. Moreover, new ceramic NaSICON materials were discovered in the system crystallizing with a monoclinic NaSICON structure (space group C2/c). Impedance spectroscopy was utilized to investigate the ionic conductivity, giving clear evidence for a dependence on crystal symmetry. The monoclinic NaSICON structure showed the highest ionic conductivity with an optimum ionic conductivity of 1.22×10-3 at 25 °C for the composition Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 . As the degree of P5+ content increases, the total ionic conductivity is initially enhanced until x=1 and then decreases again. Simultaneously, the increasing amount of phosphorus leads a decrease in the sintering temperatures for all samples, which was confirmed by dilatometry measurements. The thermal and microstructural properties of the prepared samples are also evaluated and discussed.
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- A Loutati
- Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany.,Helmholtz Institute Münster: Ionics in Energy Storage (IEK-12), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany.,Helmholtz Institute Münster: Ionics in Energy Storage (IEK-12), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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Wang Q, Gao H, Li J, Liu GB, Jin H. Importance of Crystallographic Sites on Sodium-Ion Extraction from NASICON-Structured Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:14312-14320. [PMID: 33749228 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c01663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The V4+/V3+ (3.4 V) redox couple has been well-documented in cathode material Na3V2(PO4)3 for sodium-ion batteries. Recently, partial cation substitution at the vanadium site of Na3V2(PO4)3 has been actively explored to access the V5+/V4+ redox couple to achieve high energy density. However, the V5+/V4+ redox couple in partially substituted Na3V2(PO4)3 has a voltage far below its theoretical voltage in Na3V2(PO4)3, and the access of the V5+/V4+ redox reaction is very limited. In this work, we compare the extraction/insertion behavior of sodium ions from/into two isostructural compounds of Na3VGa(PO4)3 and Na3VAl(PO4)3, found that, by DFT calculations, the lower potential of the V5+/V4+ redox couple in Na3VM(PO4)3 (M = Ga or Al) than that in Na3V2(PO4)3 is because of the extraction/insertion of sodium ions through the V5+/V4+ redox reaction at different crystallographic sites, that is, sodium ions extracting from the Na(2) site in Na3VM(PO4)3 while from the Na(1) site in Na3V2(PO4)3, and further evidenced that the full access of the V5+/V4+ redox reaction is restrained by the excessive diffusion activation energy in Na3VM(PO4)3.
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- Qianchen Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing 401120, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China
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Sun F, Xiang Y, Sun Q, Zhong G, Banis MN, Li W, Liu Y, Luo J, Li R, Fu R, Sham TK, Yang Y, Sun X, Sun X. Insight into Ion Diffusion Dynamics/Mechanisms and Electronic Structure of Highly Conductive Sodium-Rich Na 3+xLa xZr 2-xSi 2PO 12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) Solid-State Electrolytes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:13132-13138. [PMID: 33719407 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c21882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) have attracted considerable attention as an alternative for liquid electrolytes to improve safety and durability. Sodium Super Ionic CONductor (NASICON)-type SSEs, typically Na3Zr2Si2PO12, have shown great promise because of their high ionic conductivity and low thermal expansivity. Doping La into the NASICON structure can further elevate the ionic conductivity by an order of magnitude to several mS/cm. However, the underlying mechanism of ionic transportation enhancement has not yet been fully disclosed. Herein, we fabricate a series of Na3+xLaxZr2-xSi2PO12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) SSEs. The electronic and local structures of constituent elements are studied via synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and the ionic dynamics and Na-ion conduction mechanism are investigated by solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The results prove that La3+ ions exist in the form of phosphate impurities such as Na3La(PO4)2 instead of occupying the Zr4+ site. As a result, the increased Si/P ratio in the NASICON phase, accompanied by an increase in the sodium ion occupancy, makes a major contribution to the enhancement of ionic conductivity. The spin-lattice relaxation time study confirms the accelerated Na+ motions in the altered NASICON phase. Modifications on the Si/P composition can be a promising strategy to enhance the ionic conductivity of NASICON.
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- Fei Sun
- Soochow University-Western University Center for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Xiamen Institute of Rare Earth Materials, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen 361021, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, 1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32310, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Soochow University-Western University Center for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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Yang Z, Tang B, Xie Z, Zhou Z. NASICON‐Type Na
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Solid‐State Electrolytes for Sodium Batteries**. ChemElectroChem 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Zhendong Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (ReCast) Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (ReCast) Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (ReCast) Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (ReCast) Nankai University Tianjin 300350 P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Functional Material Manufacturing of Ministry of Education School of Chemical Engineering Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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Yang HL, Zhang BW, Konstantinov K, Wang YX, Liu HK, Dou SX. Progress and Challenges for All‐Solid‐State Sodium Batteries. ADVANCED ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202000057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Hui-Ling Yang
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500 Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500 Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500 Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500 Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500 Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500 Australia
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Li X, Bianchini F, Wind J, Pettersen C, Wragg DS, Vajeeston P, Fjellvåg H. Insights into Crystal Structure and Diffusion of Biphasic Na 2Zn 2TeO 6. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:28188-28198. [PMID: 32484658 PMCID: PMC7467548 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c05863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The layered oxide Na2Zn2TeO6 is a fast Na+ ion conductor and a suitable candidate for application as a solid-state electrolyte. We present a detailed study on how synthesis temperature and Na-content affect the crystal structure and thus the Na+ ion conductivity of Na2Zn2TeO6. Furthermore, we report for the first time an O'3-type phase for Na2Zn2TeO6. At a synthesis temperature of 900 °C, we obtain a pure P2-type phase, providing peak performance in Na+ ion conductivity. Synthesis temperatures lower than 900 °C produce a series of mixed P2 and O'3-type phases. The O'3 structure can only be obtained as a pure phase by substituting Li on the Zn-sites to increase the Na-content. Thorough analysis of synchrotron data combined with computational modeling indicates that Li enters the Zn sites and, consequently, the amount of Na in the structure increases to balance the charge according to the formula Na2+xZn2-xLixTeO6 (x = 0.2-0.5). Impedance spectroscopy and computational modeling confirm that reducing the amount of the O'3-type phase enhances the Na+ ion mobility.
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- Xinyu Li
- Department
of Chemistry and Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, Oslo 0371, Norway
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- Department
of Chemistry and Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, Oslo 0371, Norway
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- Department
of Chemistry and Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, Oslo 0371, Norway
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- Department
of Chemistry and Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, Oslo 0371, Norway
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- Department
of Chemistry and Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, Oslo 0371, Norway
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- Department
of Chemistry and Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, Oslo 0371, Norway
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- Department
of Chemistry and Center for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo, Oslo 0371, Norway
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Ma Q, Tietz F. Solid‐State Electrolyte Materials for Sodium Batteries: Towards Practical Applications. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Qianli Ma
- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Energy and Climate ResearchMaterials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1) 52425 Jülich Germany
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- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Energy and Climate ResearchMaterials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1) 52425 Jülich Germany
- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Institute of Energy and Climate ResearchHelmholtz-Institute Münster (IEK-12) 52425 Jülich Germany
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He S, Xu Y, Ma X, Chen Y, Lin J, Wang C. Mg
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Solid Electrolyte for Solid‐State Sodium Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201902052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Shengnan He
- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric ResearchXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & DevicesXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric ResearchXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & DevicesXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric ResearchXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & DevicesXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric ResearchXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & DevicesXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric ResearchXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & DevicesXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric ResearchXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
- Shaanxi Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Materials & DevicesXi'an Jiaotong University No.28, Xianning West Road Xi'an Shaanxi 710049 PR China
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Sun B, Xiong P, Maitra U, Langsdorf D, Yan K, Wang C, Janek J, Schröder D, Wang G. Design Strategies to Enable the Efficient Use of Sodium Metal Anodes in High-Energy Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1903891. [PMID: 31599999 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201903891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Sodium-based batteries have attracted considerable attention and are recognized as ideal candidates for large-scale and low-cost energy storage. Sodium (Na) metal anodes are considered as one of the most promising anodes for next-generation, high-energy, Na-based batteries owing to their high theoretical specific capacity (1166 mA h g-1 ) and low standard electrode potential. Herein, an overview of the recent developments in Na metal anodes for high-energy batteries is provided. The high reactivity and large volume expansion of Na metal anodes during charge and discharge make the electrode/electrolyte interphase unstable, leading to the formation of Na dendrites, short cycle life, and safety issues. Design strategies to enable the efficient use of Na metal anodes are elucidated, including liquid electrolyte engineering, electrode/electrolyte interface optimization, sophisticated electrode construction, and solid electrolyte engineering. Finally, the remaining challenges and future research directions are identified. It is hoped that this progress report will shape a consistent view of this field and provide inspiration for future research to improve Na metal anodes and enable the development of high-energy sodium batteries.
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- Bing Sun
- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, 35392, Gießen, Germany
- Center for Materials Research (LaMa), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392, Gießen, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, 35392, Gießen, Germany
- Center for Materials Research (LaMa), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392, Gießen, Germany
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, 225002, China
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, 35392, Gießen, Germany
- Center for Materials Research (LaMa), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392, Gießen, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, 35392, Gießen, Germany
- Center for Materials Research (LaMa), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392, Gießen, Germany
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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Ohno S, Banik A, Dewald GF, Kraft MA, Krauskopf T, Minafra N, Till P, Weiss M, Zeier WG. Materials design of ionic conductors for solid state batteries. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1088/2516-1083/ab73dd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Liu S, Zhou C, Wang Y, Wang W, Pei Y, Kieffer J, Laine RM. Ce-Substituted Nanograin Na 3Zr 2Si 2PO 12 Prepared by LF-FSP as Sodium-Ion Conductors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:3502-3509. [PMID: 31886999 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b11995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The urgent need for high-performance solid electrolytes has aroused considerable focus on NASICON ceramics. Optimization of processing routes to dense, defect-free materials has yet to receive sufficient attention to date. Although traditional solid-state reaction methods followed by repetitive ball milling and sintering up to 10 h above 1200 °C are common place, the resulting average particle sizes are usually too large to produce dense, robust structures because of excessive grain growth. In this study, nanopowders (NPs) are produced, which offer a superior opportunity to make dense, high-phase-purity sintered bodies. Here, we report on the effect of sintering conditions on the microstructures and phase of Ce4+-substituted NASICON samples, Na3CexZr2-xSi2PO12 (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3). NPs permit processing fine-grained solid-state electrolytes with 98% relative density at 1100 °C/5 h. In addition, Rietveld refinement was applied to evaluate 3-D Na-ion diffusion channels among different NASICON samples. Also, it is found that adding 5 at % Ce4+ does not change the phase structure but dramatically enlarges the Na+ diffusion "bottleneck" from 5.4 to 5.6 Å2. This may be one reason for these samples to exhibit conductivities of 2.4 × 10-2 S cm-1 at 140 °C.
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- Saiyue Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48109-2136 , United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48109-2136 , United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering , Harbin Institute of Technology , Harbin 150001 , China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Michigan , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48109-2136 , United States
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Oh JAS, He L, Plewa A, Morita M, Zhao Y, Sakamoto T, Song X, Zhai W, Zeng K, Lu L. Composite NASICON (Na 3Zr 2Si 2PO 12) Solid-State Electrolyte with Enhanced Na + Ionic Conductivity: Effect of Liquid Phase Sintering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:40125-40133. [PMID: 31592636 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b14986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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NASICON-type of solid-state electrolyte, Na3Zr2Si2PO12 (NZSP), is one of the potential solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state Na battery and Na-air battery. However, in solid-state synthesis, high sintering temperature above 1200 °C and long duration are required, which led to loss of volatile materials and formation of impurities at the grain boundaries. This hampers the total ionic conductivity of NZSP to be in the range of 10-4 S cm-1. Herein, we have reduced both the sintering temperature and time of the NZSP electrolyte by sintering the NZSP powders with different amounts of Na2SiO3 additive, which provides the liquid phase for the sintering process. The addition of 5 wt % Na2SiO3 has shown the highest total ionic conductivity of 1.45 mS cm-1 at room temperature. A systematic study of the effect of Na2SiO3 on the microstructure and electrical properties of the NZSP electrolyte is conducted by the structural study with the help of morphological and chemical observations using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy, and using focused ion-beam-time of flight-secondary ion mass spectroscopy. The XRD results revealed that cations from Na2SiO3 diffused into the bulk change the stoichiometry of NZSP, leading to an enlarged bottleneck area and hence lowering activation energy in the bulk, which contributes to the increment of the bulk ion conductivity, as indicated by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy result. In addition, higher density and better microstructure contribute to improved grain boundary conductivity. More importantly, this study has achieved a highly ionic conductive NZSP only by facile addition of Na2SiO3 into the NZSP powder prior to the sintering stage.
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- Jin An Sam Oh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore 117575 , Singapore
- Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore 138632 , Singapore
- Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology , A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) , 2 Fusionopolis Way , Innovis 138634 , Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore 117575 , Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore 117575 , Singapore
- Faculty of Energy and Fuels , AGH University of Science and Technology , al. Mickiewicza 30 , Krakow 30-059 , Poland
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- Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering , Chinese University of Hong Kong , William M. W. Mong Engineering Building, Chung Chi Road , Ma Liu Shui , HKSAR
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- Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology , A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) , 2 Fusionopolis Way , Innovis 138634 , Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore 117575 , Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering , National University of Singapore , Singapore 117575 , Singapore
- National University of Singapore (Suzhou) Research Institute , Suzhou 215123 , P. R. China
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Matios E, Wang H, Wang C, Li W. Enabling Safe Sodium Metal Batteries by Solid Electrolyte Interphase Engineering: A Review. Ind Eng Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.9b02029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Edward Matios
- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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- Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, United States
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Huang Y, Zhao L, Li L, Xie M, Wu F, Chen R. Electrolytes and Electrolyte/Electrode Interfaces in Sodium-Ion Batteries: From Scientific Research to Practical Application. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1808393. [PMID: 30920698 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201808393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have drawn considerable interest as power-storage devices owing to the wide abundance of their constituents and low cost. To realize a high performance-price ratio, the cathode and anode materials must be optimized. As essential components of SIBs, electrolytes should have wide electrochemical windows, high thermal stability, and exceptional ionic conductivity. Therefore, improved electrolytes, based on various materials and compositions, are developed to meet the practical demands of SIBs, including organic electrolytes, ionic liquids, aqueous, solid electrolytes, and hybrid electrolytes. Although mature organic electrolytes are currently used in production, aqueous and solid electrolytes show advantages for future applications, as discussed here in detail. Current efforts in modifying electrolytes to optimize their interfacial compatibility with electrodes, leading to longer battery lifetimes and greater safety, are described. The advanced characterization techniques used to investigate the properties of electrolytes and interfaces are introduced, and the reaction processes and degradation mechanisms of SIBs are revealed. Furthermore, the practical prospects of SIBs promoted by high-quality electrolytes appropriately matched with electrodes are predicted and directions for developing next-generation SIBs are suggested.
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- Yongxin Huang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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Hwang SM, Park JS, Kim Y, Go W, Han J, Kim Y, Kim Y. Rechargeable Seawater Batteries-From Concept to Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1804936. [PMID: 30589114 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201804936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Harvesting energy from natural resources is of significant interest because of their abundance and sustainability. Seawater is the most abundant natural resource on earth, covering two-thirds of the surface. The rechargeable seawater battery is a new energy storage platform that enables interconversion of electrical energy and chemical energy by tapping into seawater as an infinite medium. Here, an overview of the research and development activities of seawater batteries toward practical applications is presented. Seawater batteries consist of anode and cathode compartments that are separated by a Na-ion conducting membrane, which allows only Na+ ion transport between the two electrodes. The roles and drawbacks of the three key components, as well as the development concept and operation principles of the batteries on the basis of previous reports are covered. Moreover, the prototype manufacturing lines for mass production and automation, and potential applications, particularly in marine environments are introduced. Highlighting the importance of engineering the cell components, as well as optimizing the system level for a particular application and thereby successful market entry, the key issues to be resolved are discussed, so that the seawater battery can emerge as a promising alternative to existing rechargeable batteries.
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- Soo Min Hwang
- School of Energy & Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), UNIST-gil 50, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy & Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), UNIST-gil 50, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy & Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), UNIST-gil 50, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy & Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), UNIST-gil 50, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy & Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), UNIST-gil 50, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy & Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), UNIST-gil 50, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy & Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), UNIST-gil 50, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
- Energy Materials and Devices Lab, 4TOONE Corporation, UNIST-gil 50, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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Nikiforidis G, van de Sanden MCM, Tsampas MN. High and intermediate temperature sodium-sulfur batteries for energy storage: development, challenges and perspectives. RSC Adv 2019; 9:5649-5673. [PMID: 35515930 PMCID: PMC9060784 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra08658c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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In view of the burgeoning demand for energy storage stemming largely from the growing renewable energy sector, the prospects of high (>300 °C), intermediate (100-200 °C) and room temperature (25-60 °C) battery systems are encouraging. Metal sulfur batteries are an attractive choice since the sulfur cathode is abundant and offers an extremely high theoretical capacity of 1672 mA h g-1 upon complete discharge. Sodium also has high natural abundance and a respectable electrochemical reduction potential (-2.71 V vs. standard hydrogen electrode). Combining these two abundant elements as raw materials in an energy storage context leads to the sodium-sulfur battery (NaS). This review focuses solely on the progress, prospects and challenges of the high and intermediate temperature NaS secondary batteries (HT and IT NaS) as a whole. The already established HT NaS can be further improved in terms of energy density and safety record. The IT NaS takes advantage of the lower operating temperature to lower manufacturing and potentially operating costs whilst creating a safer environment. A thorough technical discussion on the building blocks of these two battery systems is discussed here, including electrolyte, separators, cell configuration, electrochemical reactions that take place under the different operating conditions and ways to monitor and comprehend the physicochemical and electrochemical processes under these temperatures. Furthermore, a brief summary of the work conducted on the room temperature (RT) NaS system is given seeking to couple the knowledge in this field with the one at elevated temperatures. Finally, future perspectives are discussed along with ways to effectively handle the technical challenges presented for this electrochemical energy storage system.
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- Georgios Nikiforidis
- Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) De Zaale 20 Eindhoven 5612AJ The Netherlands
- Organic Bioelectronics Lab, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Saudi Arabia
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- Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) De Zaale 20 Eindhoven 5612AJ The Netherlands
- Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology 5600 MB Eindhoven The Netherlands
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- Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) De Zaale 20 Eindhoven 5612AJ The Netherlands
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