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Liu X, Song J, Song H, Zhuo H, Chen W, Zhang Y, Chen Y. Flexible photo-assisted zinc-air battery achieved by heterojunction structure between oxygen-vacancy-rich CoFe 2O 4 and nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 695:137788. [PMID: 40354736 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2025.137788] [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: 02/21/2025] [Revised: 05/01/2025] [Accepted: 05/02/2025] [Indexed: 05/14/2025]
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Photo-assisted electrocatalysts is critical for advancing renewable energy technologies, particularly in oxygen electrocatalysis for energy conversion and storage. In this study, the Ov-CoFe2O4/Fe-N-C hollow nanospheres was endowed with a p-n heterojunction through depositing p-type oxygen-vacancy-rich CoFe2O4 nanoparticles (Ov-CoFe2O4) onto n-type Fe- and N-doped hollow carbon spheres (Fe-N-C). The dual advantages of oxygen vacancies and the p-n heterojunction synergistically enhanced the photochemical and electrochemical activities. Benefit from the oxygen vacancy and heterojunction, a flexible zinc-air battery (ZAB) assembled with the Ov-CoFe2O4/Fe-N-C exhibited photo-assisted performance, with an open-circuit voltage of 1.49 V and a capacity of 671mAh g-1, significantly outperforming dark conditions (1.47 V, 630mAh g-1). The improved performance was attributed to the favorable energy level alignment between Ov-CoFe2O4 and Fe-N-C, which promoted charge separation and transfer. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further revealed that Ov-CoFe2O4/Fe-N-C possessed an optimized d-band center, facilitating the *O2 → *O- 2 conversion and *OH dissociation. This synergy effectively optimized ORR intermediate adsorption and reduced the reaction energy barrier. Our work provides a viable strategy for designing high-performance photo-assisted oxygen electrocatalysts, opening new avenues for solar energy utilization and storage.
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- Xue Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, PR China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, PR China.
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Wang X, Ding Y, Yu X, Dai P, Bai Z, Wu M, Jiang T. Photo-Stimulated Zn-based Batteries: Progress, Challenges, and Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2402310. [PMID: 38726774 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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Solar energy, as a renewable energy source, dominates the vast majority of human energy, which can be harvested and converted by photovoltaic solar cells. However, the intermittent availability of solar energy restricts the actual utilization circumstances of solar cells. Integrating photo-responsive electrodes into an energy storage device emerges as a dependable and executable strategy, fostering the creation of photo-stimulated batteries that seamlessly amalgamate the process of solar energy collection, conversion, and storage in one system. Endowed by virtues such as cost-effectiveness, facile manufacturing, safety, and environmental friendliness, photo-stimulated Zn-based batteries have attracted considerable attention. The progress report furnishes a brief overview, summarizing various photo-stimulated Zn-based batteries. Their configurations, operational principles, advancements, and the intricate engineering of photoelectrode designs are introduced, respectively. Through rigorous architectural design, photo-stimulated Zn-based batteries exhibit the ability to initiate charging by saving electricity usage, and in certain instances, even without the need for external electrical grids under illumination. Furthermore, the compensation of solar energy can be explored to improve the output electric energy. At last, opportunities and challenges toward photo-stimulated Zn-based batteries in the process of development are proposed and discussed in the hope of expanding their application scenarios and accelerating the commercialization progress.
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- Xinyue Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Energy, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Energy, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Energy, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Energy, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Energy, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Energy, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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Zhang P, Cai M, Wei Y, Zhang J, Li K, Silva SRP, Shao G, Zhang P. Photo-Assisted Rechargeable Metal Batteries: Principles, Progress, and Perspectives. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2402448. [PMID: 38877647 PMCID: PMC11321620 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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The utilization of diverse energy storage devices is imperative in the contemporary society. Taking advantage of solar power, a significant environmentally friendly and sustainable energy resource, holds great appeal for future storage of energy because it can solve the dilemma of fossil energy depletion and the resulting environmental problems once and for all. Recently, photo-assisted energy storage devices, especially photo-assisted rechargeable metal batteries, are rapidly developed owing to the ability to efficiently convert and store solar energy and the simple configuration, as well as the fact that conventional Li/Zn-ion batteries are widely commercialized. Considering many puzzles arising from the rapid development of photo-assisted rechargeable metal batteries, this review commences by introducing the fundamental concepts of batteries and photo-electrochemistry, followed by an exploration of the current advancements in photo-assisted rechargeable metal batteries. Specifically, it delves into the elucidation of device components, operating principles, types, and practical applications. Furthermore, this paper categorizes, specifies, and summarizes several detailed examples of photo-assisted energy storage devices. Lastly, it addresses the challenges and bottlenecks faced by these energy storage systems while providing future perspectives to facilitate their transition from laboratory research to industrial implementation.
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- Pengpeng Zhang
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Nanoelectronics CenterAdvanced Technology InstituteUniversity of SurreyGuildfordGU2 7XHUK
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001China
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low‐Carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM)Zhengzhou University100 Kexue AvenueZhengzhou450001China
- Zhengzhou Materials Genome Institute (ZMGI)Zhengzhou450001China
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Zhang L, Xia S, Zhang X, Yao Y, Zhang Y, Chen S, Chen Y, Yan J. Low-Temperature Synthesis of Mesoporous Half-Metallic High-Entropy Spinel Oxide Nanofibers for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 38334301 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c09559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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High-entropy oxides (HEOs) exhibit great prospects owing to their varied composition, chemical adaptability, adjustable light-absorption ability, and strong stability. In this study, we report a strategy to synthesize a series of porous high-entropy spinel oxide (HESO) nanofibers (NFs) at a low temperature of 400 °C by a sol-gel electrospinning technique. The key lies in selecting six acetylacetonate salt precursors with similar coordination abilities, maintaining a high-entropy disordered state during the transformation from stable sols to gel NFs. The as-synthesized HESO NFs of (NiCuMnCoZnFe)3O4 show a high specific surface area of 66.48 m2/g, a diverse elemental composition, a dual bandgap, half-metallicity property, and abundant defects. The diverse elements provide various synergistic catalytic sites, and oxygen vacancies act as active sites for electron-hole separation, while the half-metallicity and dual-bandgap structure offer excellent light absorption ability, thus expanding its applicability to a wide range of photocatalytic processes. As a result, the HESO NFs can efficiently convert CO2 into CH4 and CO with high yields of 8.03 and 15.89 μmol g-1 h-1, respectively, without using photosensitizers or sacrificial agents.
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- Liang Zhang
- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
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- College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, People's Republic of China
- Innovation Center for Textile Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, People's Republic of China
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Saha P, Shaheen Shah S, Ali M, Nasiruzzaman Shaikh M, Aziz MA, Saleh Ahammad AJ. Cobalt Oxide-Based Electrocatalysts with Bifunctionality for High-Performing Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300216. [PMID: 37651034 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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In recent years, the rapid growth in renewable energy applications has created a significant demand for efficient energy storage solutions on a large scale. Among the various options, rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs) have emerged as an appealing choice in green energy storage technology due to their higher energy density, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Regarding this fact, a spotlight is shaded on air electrode for constructing high-performance ZABs. Cobalt oxide-based electrocatalysts on the air electrode have gained significant attention due to their extraordinary features. Particularly, exploration and integration of bifunctional behavior for energy storage has remarkably promoted both ORR and OER to facilitate the overall performance of the battery. The plot of this review is forwarded towards in-depth analysis of the latest advancements in electrocatalysts that are based on cobalt oxide and possess bifunctional properties along with an introduction of the fundamental aspects of ZABs, Additionally, the topic entails an examination of the morphological variations and mechanistic details mentioning about the synthesis processes. Finally, a direction is provided for future research endeavors through addressing the challenges and prospects in the advancement of next-generation bifunctional electrocatalysts to empower high-performing ZABs with bifunctional cobalt oxide.
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- Protity Saha
- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
- present address: Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Dhaka, 1216, Bnagladesh
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- Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8520, Japan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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Feng H, Zhang C, Luo M, Hu Y, Dong Z, Xue S, Chu PK. Photo Energy-Enhanced Oxygen Reduction and Evolution Kinetics in Zn-Air Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:6788-6796. [PMID: 36701643 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19598] [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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Harvesting solar energy directly to boost the sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) on an air cathode is a promising approach. Herein, we synthesize a step-scheme (S-scheme) titanium dioxide-indium selenide (TiO2-In2Se3) heterojunction catalyst. The onset potential in ORR under light illumination reaches 1.28 V and the onset potential decreases to 0.48 V in OER. When an S-scheme TiO2-In2Se3 heterojunction is exposed to light, photogenerated electrons at the conduction band (CB) of TiO2 migrate to the valence band (VB) of In2Se3 due to the built-in electric field. The photogenerated electrons with strong reduction capability on the CB of In2Se3 and the holes with strong oxidation capability on the VB of TiO2 boost the cathode reaction kinetics (ORR/OER). The excellent outcome reveals tremendous commercial potential of photo-enhanced Zn-air batteries.
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- Hange Feng
- College of Information Science and Technology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P.R. China
- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P.R. China
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- School of Mathematics, Physics and Statistics, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P.R. China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P.R. China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P.R. China
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- College of Science, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, P.R. China
- Shanghai Institute of Intelligent Electronics and Systems, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Physics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon 999077 Hong Kong, China
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Li J, Zhang K, Wang B, Peng H. Light-Assisted Metal-Air Batteries: Progress, Challenges, and Perspectives. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202213026. [PMID: 36196996 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202213026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Metal-air batteries are considered one of the most promising next-generation energy storage devices owing to their ultrahigh theoretical specific energy. However, sluggish cathode kinetics (O2 and CO2 reduction/evolution) result in large overpotentials and low round-trip efficiencies which seriously hinder their practical applications. Utilizing light to drive slow cathode processes has increasingly becoming a promising solution to this issue. Considering the rapid development and emerging issues of this field, this Review summarizes the current understanding of light-assisted metal-air batteries in terms of configurations and mechanisms, provides general design strategies and specific examples of photocathodes, systematically discusses the influence of light on batteries, and finally identifies existing gaps and future priorities for the development of practical light-assisted metal-air batteries.
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- Jiaxin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China.,Department of Colloid Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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Yuan Z, Mao H, Yu D, Chen X. Photo-Assisted Metal-Air Batteries: Recent Progress, Challenges and Opportunities. Chemistry 2022; 29:e202202920. [PMID: 36437508 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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To meet the need of high energy density, long durability, safe and cost-efficient energy conversion and storage devices, metal-air batteries like Li-O2 and Zn-O2 batteries have received enormous attention and were subject to exciting development in the past decade. Photo-assisted strategies that enable the effective combination of photo/electric energy conversion/storage render a new dimension for the conventional metal-air batteries techniques with mere electric energy utilization. Therefore, tremendous research is ongoing in search of more efficient and durable devices with photo-assisted strategies. This review provides an overview of photo-assisted Li-O2 batteries, Zn-O2 batteries, and batteries with various metal/air components. The working mechanism, the basic device architecture and practical performances of various photo-assisted systems are summarized and discussed. Furthermore, certain technical challenges and future opportunities for the photo-assisted metal air batteries are emphasized and discussed in the hope of stimulating further research.
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- Zhongke Yuan
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China.,Jieyang Branch of Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang, 515200, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-Based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China.,Jieyang Branch of Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang, 515200, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-Based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China.,Jieyang Branch of Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Jieyang, 515200, P. R. China
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Photo-Charging a Zinc-Air Battery Using a Nb2O5-CdS Photoelectrode. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12101240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Integrating a photoelectrode into a zinc-air battery is a promising approach to reducing the overpotential required for charging a metal-air battery by using solar energy. In this work, a photo-fuel cell employing a Nb2O5/CdS photoanode and a Zn foil as a counter-electrode worked as a photoelectrochemical battery that saves up to 1.4 V for battery charging. This is the first time a Nb2O5-based photoelectrode is reported as a photoanode in a metal-air battery, and the achieved gain is one of the top results reported so far. Furthermore, the cell consumed an organic fuel, supporting the idea of using biomass wastes as a power source for sunlight-assisted charging of metal-air batteries. Thus, this device provides additional environmental benefits and contributes to technologies integrating solar energy conversion and storage.
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Yu X, Liu G, Wang T, Gong H, Qu H, Meng X, He J, Ye J. Recent Advances in the Research of Photo‐Assisted Lithium‐Based Rechargeable Batteries. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202202104. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Xingyu Yu
- Centre for Hydrogenergy College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nanjing Jiangsu 210016 P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials College of Materials Science and Engineering North China University of Science and Technology Tangshan Hebei 063210 P. R. China
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- Centre for Hydrogenergy College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nanjing Jiangsu 210016 P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science College of Science Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing Jiangsu 210037 P. R. China
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- Centre for Hydrogenergy College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nanjing Jiangsu 210016 P. R. China
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- Hebei Provincial Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials College of Materials Science and Engineering North China University of Science and Technology Tangshan Hebei 063210 P. R. China
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- Centre for Hydrogenergy College of Materials Science and Technology Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Nanjing Jiangsu 210016 P. R. China
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- TJU-NIMS International Collaboration Laboratory School of Material Science and Engineering Tianjin University Tianjin 300072 P. R. China
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA) National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) Tsukuba Ibaraki 305-0044 Japan
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Wang R, Liu H, Zhang Y, Sun K, Bao W. Integrated Photovoltaic Charging and Energy Storage Systems: Mechanism, Optimization, and Future. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203014. [PMID: 35780491 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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As an emerging solar energy utilization technology, solar redox batteries (SPRBs) combine the superior advantages of photoelectrochemical (PEC) devices and redox batteries and are considered as alternative candidates for large-scale solar energy capture, conversion, and storage. In this review, a systematic summary from three aspects, including: dye sensitizers, PEC properties, and photoelectronic integrated systems, based on the characteristics of rechargeable batteries and the advantages of photovoltaic technology, is presented. The matching problem of high-performance dye sensitizers, strategies to improve the performance of photoelectrode PEC, and the working mechanism and structure design of multienergy photoelectronic integrated devices are mainly introduced and analyzed. In particular, the devices and improvement strategies of high-performance electrode materials are analyzed from the perspective of different photoelectronic integrated devices (liquid-based and solid-state-based). Finally, future perspectives are provided for further improving the performance of SPRBs. This work will open up new prospects for the development of high-efficiency photoelectronic integrated batteries.
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- Ronghao Wang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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- Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, P. R. China
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Rodríguez-Seco C, Wang YS, Zaghib K, Ma D. Photoactive nanomaterials enabled integrated photo-rechargeable batteries. NANOPHOTONICS (BERLIN, GERMANY) 2022; 11:1443-1484. [PMID: 39635284 PMCID: PMC11502093 DOI: 10.1515/nanoph-2021-0782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2024]
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The research interest in energy storage systems (e.g. batteries and capacitors) has been increasing over the last years. The rising need for electricity storage and overcoming the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources have been potent drivers of this increase. Solar energy is the most abundant renewable energy source. Thus, the combination of photovoltaic devices with energy storing systems has been pursued as a novel approach in applications such as electric vehicles and smart grids. Among all the possible configurations, the "direct" incorporation of photoactive materials in the storing devices is most attractive because it will enhance efficiency and reduce volume/weight compared to conventional systems comprised two individual devices. By generating and storing electricity in a singular device, integrated photo-rechargeable batteries offer a promising solution by directly storing electricity generated by sunlight during the day and reversibly releasing it at night time. They hold a sizable potential for future commercialization. This review highlights cutting-edge photoactive nanomaterials serving as photoelectrodes in integrated photobatteries. The importance and influence of their structure and morphology and relevant photocatalytic mechanisms will be focal points, being strong influencers of device performance. Different architecture designs and working principles are also included. Finally, challenges and limitations are discussed with the aim of providing an outlook for further improving the performance of integrated devices. We hope this up-to-date, in-depth review will act as a guide and attract more researchers to this new, challenging field, which has a bright application prospect.
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- Cristina Rodríguez-Seco
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Materiaux et Telécommunications, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, VarennesJ3X 1P7, Québec, Canada
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- Center of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage, Hydro Québec, 1806 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, VarennesJ3X 1S1, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Mining and Materials Engineering, McGill University, MontréalQC H3A 0C5, Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)-Centre Énergie Materiaux et Telécommunications, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, VarennesJ3X 1P7, Québec, Canada
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Insight into photoelectrocatalytic mechanisms of bifunctional cobaltite hollow-nanofibers towards oxygen evolution and oxygen reduction reactions for high-energy zinc-air batteries. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Suksomboon M, Kongsawatvoragul K, Duangdangchote S, Sawangphruk M. Reducing the Energy Band Gap of Cobalt Hydroxide Nanosheets with Silver Atoms and Enhancing Their Electrical Conductivity with Silver Nanoparticles. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:20804-20811. [PMID: 34423188 PMCID: PMC8374905 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Although cobalt hydroxide (Co(OH)2) has been attracting attention in several applications, its photoelectrochemical property has not yet been fully investigated. In this work, tuning the energy band gap of Co(OH)2 nanosheets with silver atoms and enhancing their electrical conductivity with silver nanoparticles were then focused. A Ag-doped α-Co(OH)2 thin film was successfully synthesized via an electrodeposition method. The optical properties of the as-prepared materials were characterized by UV-vis and fluorescence lifetime spectroscopies and further confirmed by density functional theoretical calculation. It was found that Ag atoms between adjacent layers of Co(OH)2 can reduce its electronic band gap to 2.45 eV (α-Co(OH)2) as compared to 2.85 eV of β-Co(OH)2. In terms of electrochemical properties, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can enhance the electrical conductivity of Co(OH)2 nanosheets, leading to faster charge transfer reducing the internal resistance and significantly increasing the overall charge storage performance. Interestingly, under light illumination, Ag-doped α-Co(OH)2 exhibits ca. 0.8 times lower charge storage capacity as compared to that under the dark condition. This is because the photoelectrons can be recombined with the generated holes in the conduction band. The charge storage mechanisms of Ag-doped α-Co(OH)2 operated under dark conditions and light irradiation were further studied and confirmed using in situ electrochemical X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). Overall, the in situ XAS supports the electrochemical result. This finding may pave a way to further develop photoactive advanced functional materials of metal hydroxides and oxides.
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- Montakan Suksomboon
- Centre
of Excellence for Energy Storage Technology (CEST), Department of
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Energy Science and
Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of
Science and Technology, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Centre
of Excellence for Energy Storage Technology (CEST), Department of
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Energy Science and
Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of
Science and Technology, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Centre
of Excellence for Energy Storage Technology (CEST), Department of
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Energy Science and
Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of
Science and Technology, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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- Centre
of Excellence for Energy Storage Technology (CEST), Department of
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Energy Science and
Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of
Science and Technology, Rayong 21210, Thailand
- Research
Network of NANOTEC-VISTEC on Nanotechnology for Energy, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology, Wangchan, Rayong 21210, Thailand
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Tomon C, Krittayavathananon A, Sarawutanukul S, Duangdangchote S, Phattharasupakun N, Homlamai K, Sawangphruk M. Enhancing bifunctional electrocatalysts of hollow Co3O4 nanorods with oxygen vacancies towards ORR and OER for Li–O2 batteries. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Fang Z, Hu X, Yu D. Integrated Photo-Responsive Batteries for Solar Energy Harnessing: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities. Chempluschem 2020; 85:600-612. [PMID: 31945278 DOI: 10.1002/cplu.201900608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Photo-responsive batteries that enable the effective combination of solar harvesting and energy conversion/storage functionalities render a potential solution to achieve the large-scale utilization of unlimited and cost-effective solar energy and alleviate the limits of conventional energy storage devices. The internal integration of photo-responsive electrodes into rechargeable batteries with the simplest two-electrode configuration is regarded as a reliable and appealing strategy for highly-efficient and low-cost utilization of solar energy by simplifying the device architecture and improving the energy efficiency. This progress report provides a brief review on photo-responsive batteries with integrated two-electrode configuration that can achieve solar energy conversion/storage in one single device. The basic device architecture, operating principles and practical performance of various photo-responsive systems based on solar energy harvesting in various batteries including Li ion batteries, Li-S batteries, Li-I batteries, dual-liquid redox batteries, Li-O2 batteries, non-Li anode-O2 /air batteries are summarized and discussed. Finally, the future opportunities and challenges regarding the two-electrode photo-responsive batteries are proposed.
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- Zhengsong Fang
- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High Performance Polymer-based Composites of Guangdong Province School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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Mathur A, Kaushik R, Halder A. Visible-light-driven photo-enhanced zinc–air batteries using synergistic effect of different types of MnO 2 nanostructures. Catal Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0cy01581d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Solar light enhanced the charge generation which leads to better O redox reactions.
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- Ankita Mathur
- School of Engineering
- Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
- Mandi
- India
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- School of Basic Sciences
- Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
- Mandi
- India
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- School of Basic Sciences
- Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
- Mandi
- India
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