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Li X, Lv X, Sun P, Sun X. Synergistic Pore Structure and Active Site Modulation in Co-N-C Catalysts Enabling Stable Zinc-Air Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38816691 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Development of cheap, highly active, and durable nonprecious metal-based oxygen electrocatalysts is essential for metal-air battery technology, but achieving the balance of oxygen evolution reaction (OER)/oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) bifunctional performance and long-term durability is still a great challenge. Using a typical Co-N-C catalyst as a model, herein, we introduced ammonium chloride into nitrogen-doped carbon materials containing metal elements during the pyrolysis process (Co-N-C/AC), which not only increases the active area but also realizes the accurate customization of the active site (pyridine nitrogen and cobalt oxide species) so as to achieve the balance of the OER/ORR bifunctional sites. The synthesized Co-N-C/AC bifunctional catalyst with a three-dimensional porous structure exhibits a smaller potential gap of 0.72 V. The peak power density of the aqueous cell at a current density of 308 mA cm-2 is 203 mW cm-2. The cycle life (≈3900 h) is longer than those of other recently reported aqueous Zn-air batteries (ZABs). The peak power density of the Co-N-C/AC-based quasi-solid-state ZAB reaches 550 mW cm-2 for ∼72 h. This work shows a feasible path for the practical application of ZABs by balancing the bifunctional electrocatalysts by tailoring the active site reasonably.
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- Xushan Li
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang 443007, Hubei, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China
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Xiao Z, Hou F, Zhang X, Pan L, Zou JJ, Li G. Highly Dispersed Mn-Doped Ceria Supported on N-Doped Carbon Nanotubes for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reaction. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:10561-10570. [PMID: 38728666 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The weak adsorption of oxygen on transition metal oxide catalysts limits the improvement of their electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance. Herein, a dopamine-assisted method is developed to prepare Mn-doped ceria supported on nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (Mn-Ce-NCNTs). The morphology, dispersion of Mn-doped ceria, composition, and oxygen vacancies of the as-prepared catalysts were analyzed using various technologies. The results show that Mn-doped ceria was formed and highly dispersed on NCNTs, on which oxygen vacancies are abundant. The as-prepared Mn-Ce-NCNTs exhibit a high ORR performance, on which the average electron transfer number is 3.86 and the current density is 24.4% higher than that of commercial 20 wt % Pt/C. The peak power density of Mn-Ce-NCNTs is 68.1 mW cm-2 at the current density of 138.9 mA cm-2 for a Zn-air battery, which is close to that of 20 wt % Pt/C (69.4 mW cm-2 at 106.1 mA cm-2). Density functional theory (DFT) calculations show that the oxygen vacancy formation energies of Mn-doped CeO2(111) and pure CeO2(111) are -0.55 and 2.14 eV, respectively. Meanwhile, compared with undoped CeO2(111) (-0.02 eV), Mn-doped CeO2(111) easily adsorbs oxygen with the oxygen adsorption energy of only -0.68 eV. This work provides insights into the synergetic effect of Mn-doped ceria for facilitating oxygen adsorption and enhancing ORR performance.
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- Zhourong Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology (MMST), Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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Tang L, Peng H, Kang J, Chen H, Zhang M, Liu Y, Kim DH, Liu Y, Lin Z. Zn-based batteries for sustainable energy storage: strategies and mechanisms. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4877-4925. [PMID: 38595056 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00295k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Batteries play a pivotal role in various electrochemical energy storage systems, functioning as essential components to enhance energy utilization efficiency and expedite the realization of energy and environmental sustainability. Zn-based batteries have attracted increasing attention as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries owing to their cost effectiveness, enhanced intrinsic safety, and favorable electrochemical performance. In this context, substantial endeavors have been dedicated to crafting and advancing high-performance Zn-based batteries. However, some challenges, including limited discharging capacity, low operating voltage, low energy density, short cycle life, and complicated energy storage mechanism, need to be addressed in order to render large-scale practical applications. In this review, we comprehensively present recent advances in designing high-performance Zn-based batteries and in elucidating energy storage mechanisms. First, various redox mechanisms in Zn-based batteries are systematically summarized, including insertion-type, conversion-type, coordination-type, and catalysis-type mechanisms. Subsequently, the design strategies aiming at enhancing the electrochemical performance of Zn-based batteries are underscored, focusing on several aspects, including output voltage, capacity, energy density, and cycle life. Finally, challenges and future prospects of Zn-based batteries are discussed.
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- Lei Tang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Chemistry, Key Lab of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application in Ministry of Education, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, Hunan Province, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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Zhao L, Dai Y, Zhang Y, Liu B, Guo P, Zhang Z, Shen L, Zhang N, Zheng Y, Zhang Z, Wang Z, Chen Z. Atomically Dispersed p-Block Aluminum-Based Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402657. [PMID: 38477874 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402657] [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: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The main group metals are commonly perceived as catalytically inert in the context of oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) due to the delocalized valence orbitals. Regulating the local environment and structure of metal center coordinated by nitrogen ligands (M-Nx) is a promising approach to accelerate catalytic dynamics. Herein, we, for the first time, report the atomically dispersed Al catalysts coordinated with N and C atoms for 4-electron ORR. The axial coordinated pyrrolyl N group (No) is constructed in the Al-N4-No moiety to regulate the p-band structure of Al center, effectively steering the local environment and structure of the square planar Al-N4 sites, which typically exhibit too strong interaction with ORR intermediates. The dynamic covalency competition of axial Al-No and Al-O bonding could endow the Al center with moderate hybridization between Al 3p orbital and O 2p orbital, alleviating the binding energy of ORR intermediates. The as-prepared Al-N4-No electrocatalyst exhibits excellent ORR activity, selectivity, and durability, along with the rapid kinetics as demonstrated by in situ Raman spectroscopy. This work offers a fundamental comprehension of the fine regulation on p-band and guides the rational design of main-group metal-based single atom catalysts.
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- Lei Zhao
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2 L 3G1, Canada
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functional Materials for Informatics, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Center, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2 L 3G1, Canada
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518071, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2 L 3G1, Canada
- Power Battery & Systems Research Center, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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García-Rodríguez M, Flores-Lasluisa JX, Cazorla-Amorós D, Morallón E. Enhancing Interaction between Lanthanum Manganese Cobalt Oxide and Carbon Black through Different Approaches for Primary Zn-Air Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2309. [PMID: 38793376 PMCID: PMC11123494 DOI: 10.3390/ma17102309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Due to the need for decarbonization in energy generation, it is necessary to develop electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), a key process in energy generation systems such as fuel cells and metal-air batteries. Perovskite-carbon material composites have emerged as active and stable electrocatalysts for the ORR, and the interaction between both components is a crucial aspect for electrocatalytic activity. This work explores different mixing methods for composite preparation, including mortar mixing, ball milling, and hydrothermal and thermal treatments. Hydrothermal treatment combined with ball milling resulted in the most favorable electrocatalytic performance, promoting intimate and extensive contact between the perovskite and carbon material and improving electrocatalytic activity. Employing X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), an increase in the number of M-O-C species was observed, indicating enhanced interaction between the perovskite and the carbon material due to the adopted mixing methods. This finding was further corroborated by temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) and temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) techniques. Interestingly, the ball milling method results in similar performance to the hydrothermal method in the zinc-air battery and, thus, is preferable because of the ease and straightforward scalability of the preparation process.
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- Mario García-Rodríguez
- Departamento Química Física e Instituto Universitario de Materiales, Universidad de Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; (M.G.-R.)
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- Departamento Química Física e Instituto Universitario de Materiales, Universidad de Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; (M.G.-R.)
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- Departamento Química Inorgánica e Instituto Universitario de Materiales, Universidad de Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain;
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- Departamento Química Física e Instituto Universitario de Materiales, Universidad de Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain; (M.G.-R.)
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Rase D, Manna N, Kushwaha R, Jain C, Singh HD, Shekhar P, Singh P, Singh YK, Vaidhyanathan R. Design enhancement in hydroxide ion conductivity of viologen-bakelite organic frameworks for a flexible rechargeable zinc-air battery. Chem Sci 2024; 15:6949-6957. [PMID: 38725505 PMCID: PMC11077532 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00121d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Quasi-solid-state rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are suitable for the generation of portable clean energy due to their high energy and power density, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Compared to the typical alkaline aqueous electrolyte in a ZAB, polymer or gel-based electrolytes can suppress the dissolution of zinc, preventing the precipitation of undesirable irreversible zinc compounds. Their low electronic conductivity minimizes zinc dendrite formation. However, gel electrolytes suffer from capacity fade due to the loss of the volatile solvent, failing to deliver high-energy and high-power ZABs. Consequently, developing polymers with high hydroxide ion conductivity and chemical durability is paramount. We report cationic C-C bonded robust polymers with stoichiometrically controlled mobile hydroxide ions as solid-state hydroxide ion transporters. To boot, we increased the viologen-hydroxide-ion concentration through "by-design" monomers. The polymers constructed with these designer monomers exhibit a commensurate increase in their ionic conductivity. The polymer prepared with 4 OH- ion-containing monomer was superior to the one with 3 OH-. The conductivity increases from 7.30 × 10-4 S cm-1 (30 °C) to 2.96 × 10-3 S cm-1 (30 °C) at 95% RH for IISERP-POF12_OH (2_OH) and IISERP-POF13_OH (3_OH), respectively. A rechargeable ZAB (RZAB) constructed using 3_OH@PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) as the electrolyte membrane and Pt/C + RuO2 catalyst delivers a power density of 158 mW cm-2. In comparison, RZABs with a PVA interlayer provided only 72 mW cm-2. Notably, the device suffered an initial charge-discharge voltage gap of merely 0.55 V at 10 mA cm-2, which increased by only 2 mV after 50 hours of running. The battery operated at 10 mA cm-2 and worked steadily for 67 hours. We accomplished a flexible and rechargeable zinc-air battery (F-RZAB) exhibiting a maximum power density of 79 mW cm-2. This demonstration of a cationic viologen-bakelite polymer-based flexible secondary ZAB with versatile stochiometric hydroxide-ion tunability marks an important achievement in hydroxide-ion conducting solid-state electrolyte development.
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- Deepak Rase
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
- Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
- Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
- Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
- Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
- Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
- Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
- Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
- Centre for Energy Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Dr Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan Pune 411008 India
- The Centre of Excellence for Carbon Capture and Removal, Svante Incorporation 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby British Columbia V5J 5K3 Canada
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Yin L, Ren R, He L, Zheng W, Guo Y, Wang L, Lee H, Du J, Li Z, Tang T, Ding G, Sun L. Stable Anion Exchange Membrane Bearing Quinuclidinium for High-performance Water Electrolysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400764. [PMID: 38501852 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400764] [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: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Anion exchange membranes (AEMs) are core components in anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers (AEM-WEs). However, the stability of functional quaternary ammonium cations, especially under high temperatures and harsh alkaline conditions, seriously affects their performance and durability. Herein, we synthesized a 1-methyl-3,3-diphenylquinuclidinium molecular building unit. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations and accelerated aging analysis indicated that the quinine ring structure was exceedingly stable, and the SN2 degradation mechanism dominated. Through acid-catalyzed Friedel-Crafts polymerization, a series of branched poly(aryl-quinuclidinium) (PAQ-x) AEMs with controllable molecular weight and adjustable ion exchange capacity (IEC) were prepared. The stable quinine structure in PAQ-x was verified and retained in the ex situ alkaline stability. Furthermore, the branched polymer structure reduces the swelling rate and water uptake to achieve a tradeoff between dimensional stability and ionic conductivity, significantly improving the membrane's overall performance. Importantly, PAQ-5 was used in non-noble metal-based AEM-WE, achieving a high current density of 8 A cm-2 at 2 V and excellent stability over 2446 h in a gradient constant current test. Based on the excellent alkaline stability of this diaryl-quinuclidinium group, it can be further considered as a multifunctional building unit to create multi-topological polymers for energy conversion devices used in alkaline environments.
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- Liqiang Yin
- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels and Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou, 310030, Zhejiang Province, China
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Deckenbach D, Schneider JJ. Toward a Metal Anode-Free Zinc-Air Battery for Next-Generation Energy Storage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311065. [PMID: 38319023 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Rechargeable aqueous zinc-air batteries (ZABs) promise high energy density and safety. However, the use of conventional zinc anodes affects the energy output from the battery, so that the theoretical energy density is not achievable under operation conditions. A large portion of the zinc is shielded by anode passivation during the discharge process and remains electrochemically unused, making the operation of rechargeable ZABs inefficient up to date. In a metal anode-free ZAB, there is no unnecessary excess zinc if the zinc reservoir can be precisely adjusted by electrodeposition of zinc from the electrolyte. In this respect, an anode-free battery uses the electrolyte offering a dual-mode functionality not only providing ionic conductivity but also being the source of zinc. In addition, it is shown that a defined porous anode architecture is crucial for high rechargeability in this new type of ZAB. 3D-spatially arranged carbon nanotubes as geometrically defined host structures allow a homogeneous zinc deposition from the electrolyte. Together with carbon nanohorns as an active 2e- catalyst on the cathode side, the rechargeability of this new concept reaches up to 92%.
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- Daniel Deckenbach
- Eduard-Zintl-Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Peter-Grünberg-Straße 12, 64287, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Eduard-Zintl-Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Peter-Grünberg-Straße 12, 64287, Darmstadt, Germany
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Liu MY, Shen SY, Guo JH, Zhu ZY, Zha BL, Wu J, Pei WB, Ren XM, Huo F. Prussian blue analogue derived from leather waste as a bifunctional catalyst in zinc-air batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024. [PMID: 38687569 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01090f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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A Prussian blue analogue was synthesized using biomass leather waste as a precursor by doping with Co2+ ions. This material, demonstrates good performance in both the oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction, and exhibits excellent charge-discharge performance and stability in zinc-air batteries.
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- Meng-Yu Liu
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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Zheng H, Deng D, Zheng X, Chen Y, Bai Y, Liu M, Jiang J, Zheng H, Wang Y, Wang J, Yang P, Xiong Y, Xiong X, Lei Y. Highly Reversible Zn-Air Batteries Enabled by Tuned Valence Electron and Steric Hindrance on Atomic Fe-N 4-C Sites. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:4672-4681. [PMID: 38587873 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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The bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst is the Achilles' heel of achieving robust reversible Zn-air batteries (ZABs). Herein, durable bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis in alkaline media is realized on atomic Fe-N4-C sites reinforced by NixCo3-xO4 (NixCo3-xO4@Fe1/NC). Compared with that of pristine Fe1/NC, the stability of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is increased 10 times and the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance is also improved. The steric hindrance alters the valence electron at the Fe-N4-C sites, resulting in a shorter Fe-N bond and enhanced stability of the Fe-N4-C sites. The corresponding solid-state ZABs exhibit an ultralong lifespan (>460 h at 5 mA cm-2) and high rate performance (from 2 to 50 mA cm-2). Furthermore, the structural evolution of NixCo3-xO4@Fe1/NC before and after the OER and ORR as well as charge-discharge cycling is explored. This work develops an efficient strategy for improving bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis and possibly other processes.
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- Huanran Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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Behera A, Seth D, Agarwal M, Haider MA, Bhattacharyya AJ. Exploring Cu-Doped Co 3O 4 Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts for Aqueous Zn-Air Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:17574-17586. [PMID: 38556732 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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The efficiency of oxygen electrocatalysis is a key factor in diverse energy domain applications, including the performance of metal-air batteries, such as aqueous Zinc (Zn)-air batteries. We demonstrate here that the doping of cobalt oxide with optimal amounts of copper (abbreviated as Cu-doped Co3O4) results in a stable and efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction (ORR) and evolution (OER) reactions in aqueous Zn-air batteries. At high Cu-doping concentrations (≥5%), phase segregation occurs with the simultaneous presence of Co3O4 and copper oxide (CuO). At Cu-doping concentrations ≤5%, the Cu ion resides in the octahedral (Oh) site of Co3O4, as revealed by X-ray diffraction (XRD)/Raman spectroscopy investigations and molecular dynamics (MD) calculations. The residence of Cu@Oh sites leads to an increased concentration of surface Co3+-ions (at catalytically active planes) and oxygen vacancies, which is beneficial for the OER. Temperature-dependent magnetization measurements reveal favorable d-orbital configuration (high eg occupancy ≈ 1) and a low → high spin-state transition of the Co3+-ions, which are beneficial for the ORR in the alkaline medium. The influence of Cu-doping on the ORR activity of Co3O4 is additionally accounted in DFT calculations via interactions between solvent water molecules and oxygen vacancies. The application of the bifunctional Cu-doped (≤5%) Co3O4 electrocatalyst resulted in an aqueous Zn-air battery with promising power density (=84 mW/cm2), stable cyclability (over 210 cycles), and low charge/discharge overpotential (=0.92 V).
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- Asutosh Behera
- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU), Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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- Renewable Energy and Chemicals Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- CSC, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Renewable Energy and Chemicals Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU), Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
- Interdisciplinary Center for Energy Research (ICER), Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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Lyu Z, Cai J, Zhang XG, Li H, Huang H, Wang S, Li T, Wang Q, Xie Z, Xie S. Biphase Pd Nanosheets with Atomic-Hybrid RhO x/Pd Amorphous Skins Disentangle the Activity-Stability Trade-Off in Oxygen Reduction Reaction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2314252. [PMID: 38551140 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202314252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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The activity-stability trade-off relationship of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is a tricky issue that strikes the electrocatalyst population and hinders the widespread application of fuel cells. Here neoteric biphase Pd nanosheets that are structured with ultrathin two-dimensional crystalline Pd inner cores and ≈1 nm thin atomic-hybrid RhOx/Pd amorphous skins, named c/a-Pd@PdRh NSs, for disentangling this trade-off dilemma for alkaline ORR are developed. The superthin amorphous skins significantly amplify the quantity of flexibly low-coordinated atoms for electrocatalysis. An in situ selected oxidation of the top-surface Rh dopants creates atomically hybrid RhOx/Pd disorder surfaces. Detailed energy spectra and theoretical simulation confirm that these RhOx/Pd interfaces can arouse a surface charge redistribution, causing significant electron deficiency and lowered d-band center for surface Pd. Meanwhile, anticorrosive Rh/RhOx species can thermodynamically passivate the neighboring Pd atoms from oxidative dissolution. Thanks to these amplified interfacial effects, the biphase c/a-Pd@PdRh NSs simultaneously exhibit a superhigh ORR activity (5.92 A mg-1, 22.8 times that of Pt/C) and an outstanding long-lasting stability after 100k cycles of accelerated durability test, showcasing unprecedented electrocatalysts for breaking the activity-stability trade-off relationship of ORR. This work paves a bran-new strategy for designing high-performance electrocatalysts through creating modulated amorphous skins on low-dimensional nanomaterials.
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- Zixi Lyu
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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Wang M, Chen Z, Song Y, Hu Z, Song H, Dong S, Yuan D. Architecting N-doped Carbon Nanotube-Rich Carbon Nanofibers with Biomimetic Vine-Leaf-Whisker Structure as Robust Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:4373-4384. [PMID: 38376825 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c04643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Efficient and durable bifunctional catalysts toward oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) are urgently desirable but challenging for rechargeable Zn-air batteries (ZABs), especially flexible wearable ZABs. Inspired by the vine-leaf-whisker structure in nature, we proposed a three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical bifunctional catalyst (denoted as Co-Fe-Zn@N-CNT/CNF) consisting of N-doped carbon nanotubes embedded with abundant CoFe alloy nanoparticles, leaf-shaped N-doped carbon nanoflakes, and porous carbon fibers for rechargeable ZABs. The special biomimetic structure provides a large specific surface area, allowing for high exposure of the active site and ensuring fast mass transport/charge transfer. The close combination of CoFe bimetallic alloys and N-doped carbon nanotubes delivers high electrocatalytic activity, while the coexistence of various active sites such as metal nanoparticles (NPs), metal-Nx, doped N species, and their synergistic interactions endows the catalysts with more active sites. As such, the Co-Fe-Zn@N-CNT/CNF catalyst achieves superior bifunctional catalytic activities for the ORR (a half-wave potential of 0.84 V) and the OER (an overpotential of 326 mV at 10 mA cm-2) in alkaline media, comparable to commercial Pt/C and RuO2. Remarkably, both aqueous and solid-state ZABs assembled with Co-Fe-Zn@N-CNT/CNF catalysts as air electrodes demonstrate excellent charging/discharging performance, high peak power density, and robust long-term cycling stability. More interestingly, the flexible ZAB performs well even under bending conditions, displaying satisfactory device stability and mechanical flexibility. This study presents a new collective morphological-composition-structural engineering strategy for exploiting the efficient bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts, which is of great significance for high-performance rechargeable ZABs and wearable energy storage devices.
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- Minghui Wang
- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Engineering Research Center for Specialty Nonwoven Materials, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Engineering Research Center for Specialty Nonwoven Materials, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Engineering Research Center for Specialty Nonwoven Materials, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Engineering Research Center for Specialty Nonwoven Materials, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Engineering Research Center for Specialty Nonwoven Materials, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Engineering Research Center for Specialty Nonwoven Materials, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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- Industrial Research Institute of Nonwovens & Technical Textiles, Shandong Engineering Research Center for Specialty Nonwoven Materials, College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, PR China
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Nazir G, Rehman A, Lee JH, Kim CH, Gautam J, Heo K, Hussain S, Ikram M, AlObaid AA, Lee SY, Park SJ. A Review of Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries: Recent Progress and Future Perspectives. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:138. [PMID: 38421464 PMCID: PMC10904712 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01328-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Zinc-air batteries (ZABs) are gaining attention as an ideal option for various applications requiring high-capacity batteries, such as portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage. ZABs offer advantages such as low environmental impact, enhanced safety compared to Li-ion batteries, and cost-effectiveness due to the abundance of zinc. However, early research faced challenges due to parasitic reactions at the zinc anode and slow oxygen redox kinetics. Recent advancements in restructuring the anode, utilizing alternative electrolytes, and developing bifunctional oxygen catalysts have significantly improved ZABs. Scientists have achieved battery reversibility over thousands of cycles, introduced new electrolytes, and achieved energy efficiency records surpassing 70%. Despite these achievements, there are challenges related to lower power density, shorter lifespan, and air electrode corrosion leading to performance degradation. This review paper discusses different battery configurations, and reaction mechanisms for electrically and mechanically rechargeable ZABs, and proposes remedies to enhance overall battery performance. The paper also explores recent advancements, applications, and the future prospects of electrically/mechanically rechargeable ZABs.
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- Ghazanfar Nazir
- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Hybrid Materials Research Center (HMC), Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Hybrid Materials Research Center (HMC), Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Hybrid Materials Research Center (HMC), Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Solar Cell Applications Research Lab, Department of Physics, Government College University Lahore, Lahore, 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea.
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Sun Q, Guo Z, Shu T, Li Y, Li K, Zhang Y, Li L, Ning J, Yao KX. Lithium-Induced Oxygen Vacancies in MnO 2@MXene for High-Performance Zinc-Air Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38415631 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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The traditional methods for creating oxygen vacancies in materials present several challenges and limitations, such as high preparation temperatures, limited oxygen vacancy generation, and morphological destruction, which hinder the application of transition metal oxides in the field of zinc-air batteries (ZABs). In order to address these limitations, we have introduced a pioneering lithium reduction strategy for generating oxygen vacancies in δ-MnO2@MXene composite materials. This strategy stands out for its simplicity of implementation, applicability at room temperature, and preservation of the material's structural integrity. This research demonstrates that aqueous Ov-MnO2@MXene-5, with introduced oxygen vacancies, exhibits an outstanding oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity with an ORR half-wave potential reaching 0.787 V. DFT calculations have demonstrated that the enhanced activity could be attributed to adjustments in the electronic structure and alterations in adsorption bond lengths. These adjustments result from the introduction of oxygen vacancies, which in turn promote electron transport and catalytic activity. In the context of zinc-air batteries, cells with Ov-MnO2@MXene-5 as the air cathode exhibit outstanding performance, featuring a significantly improved maximum power density (198.3 mW cm-2) and long-term cycling stability. Through the innovative strategy of introducing oxygen vacancies, this study has successfully enhanced the electrochemical catalytic performance of MnO2, overcoming the limitations associated with traditional methods for creating oxygen vacancies. Consequently, this research opens up new avenues and directions for nonprecious metal catalyst application in ZABs.
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- Qing Sun
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Multi-Scale Porous Materials Centre, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Multi-Scale Porous Materials Centre, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Multi-Scale Porous Materials Centre, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Sciences and Engineering, Sorbonne University, P.O. Box 38044 Abu Dhabi , UAE
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Multi-Scale Porous Materials Centre, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Multi-Scale Porous Materials Centre, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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Lyu L, Hu X, Lee S, Fan W, Kim G, Zhang J, Zhou Z, Kang YM. Oxygen Reduction Kinetics of Fe-N-C Single Atom Catalysts Boosted by Pyridinic N Vacancy for Temperature-Adaptive Zn-Air Batteries. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:4803-4813. [PMID: 38335455 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c13111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The design of temperature-adaptive Zn-air batteries (ZABs) with long life spans and high energy efficiencies is challenging owing to sluggish oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) kinetics and an unstable Zn/electrolyte interface. Herein, a quasi-solid-state ZAB is designed by combining atomically dispersed Fe-N-C catalysts containing pyridinic N vacancies (FeNC-VN) with a polarized organo-hydrogel electrolyte. First-principles calculation predicts that adjacent VN sites effectively enhance the covalency of Fe-Nx moieties and moderately weaken *OH binding energies, significantly boosting the ORR kinetics and stability. In situ Raman spectra reveal the dynamic evolution of *O2- and *OOH on the FeNC-VN cathode in the aqueous ZAB, proving that the 4e- associative mechanism is dominant. Moreover, the ethylene glycol-modulated organo-hydrogel electrolyte forms a zincophilic protective layer on the Zn anode surface and tailors the [Zn(H2O)6]2+ solvation sheath, effectively guiding epitaxial deposition of Zn2+ on the Zn (002) plane and suppressing side reactions. The assembled quasi-solid-state ZAB demonstrates a long life span of over 1076 h at 2 mA cm-2 at -20 °C, outperforming most reported ZABs.
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- Lulu Lyu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (ReCast), Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian 116028, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of New Energy Material Chemistry, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (ReCast), Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Department of Battery-Smart Factory, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Energy Storage Research Center, Clean Energy Research Division, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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Cong X, Wang J, Sun Y, Feng G, Liu Q, Wang L. Movable-type printing method to fabricate ternary FeCoNi alloys confined in porous carbon towards oxygen electrocatalysts for rechargeable Zn-air batteries. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:3166-3172. [PMID: 38259155 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06287b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Transition metal-based carbon catalysts are a promising class of electrocatalysts to enhance the efficiency of energy conversion and storage devices. However, it remains a challenging task to develop multi-metal alloy catalysts. Herein, ternary FeCoNi alloy nanoparticles (NPs) confined in nitrogen-doped carbon (NC) catalysts were fabricated via a facile movable-type printing method, where a range of transition metals confined in NC catalysts was prepared using the same technique except for the adjustment of the metal precursors. Due to the unique electronic structure and significant active sites of the medium-entropy alloy, the FeCoNi-NC catalysts demonstrated highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalytic activities for the oxygen reduction (E1/2 = 0.838 V) and evolution (Eoverpotential = 330 mV, 10 mA cm-2) reactions, which were comparable to those of Pt/C and RuO2. Moreover, the FeCoNi-NC-based liquid rechargeable ZABs displayed a substantial power density of 231.2 mW cm-2, and the homemade flexible ZABs also exhibited outstanding activity and cycling durability. Thus, this movable-type printing method is suitable for constructing a variety of multi-metal-based catalysts for metal air batteries.
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- Xuzi Cong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255049, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255049, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255049, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255049, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255049, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, Shandong 255049, P. R. China.
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Institute of Chemical Process, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Cui X, Wu M, Liu X, He B, Zhu Y, Jiang Y, Yang Y. Engineering organic polymers as emerging sustainable materials for powerful electrocatalysts. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:1447-1494. [PMID: 38164808 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00727h] [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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Cost-effective and high-efficiency catalysts play a central role in various sustainable electrochemical energy conversion technologies that are being developed to generate clean energy while reducing carbon emissions, such as fuel cells, metal-air batteries, water electrolyzers, and carbon dioxide conversion. In this context, a recent climax in the exploitation of advanced earth-abundant catalysts has been witnessed for diverse electrochemical reactions involved in the above mentioned sustainable pathways. In particular, polymer catalysts have garnered considerable interest and achieved substantial progress very recently, mainly owing to their pyrolysis-free synthesis, highly tunable molecular composition and microarchitecture, readily adjustable electrical conductivity, and high stability. In this review, we present a timely and comprehensive overview of the latest advances in organic polymers as emerging materials for powerful electrocatalysts. First, we present the general principles for the design of polymer catalysts in terms of catalytic activity, electrical conductivity, mass transfer, and stability. Then, the state-of-the-art engineering strategies to tailor the polymer catalysts at both molecular (i.e., heteroatom and metal atom engineering) and macromolecular (i.e., chain, topology, and composition engineering) levels are introduced. Particular attention is paid to the insightful understanding of structure-performance correlations and electrocatalytic mechanisms. The fundamentals behind these critical electrochemical reactions, including the oxygen reduction reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, CO2 reduction reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, and hydrogen oxidation reaction, as well as breakthroughs in polymer catalysts, are outlined as well. Finally, we further discuss the current challenges and suggest new opportunities for the rational design of advanced polymer catalysts. By presenting the progress, engineering strategies, insightful understandings, challenges, and perspectives, we hope this review can provide valuable guidelines for the future development of polymer catalysts.
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- Xun Cui
- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials and Advanced Processing Technologies, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China.
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Lun S, Wang H, Deng Y, Cui J, Liang P, Wang K, Lv L, Wan H, Wang H. FeNi decorated nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres as ultra-stable bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst for rechargeable zinc-air battery with 2.7% decay after 300 hours cycling. RSC Adv 2024; 14:3857-3866. [PMID: 38274171 PMCID: PMC10810229 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08572d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Research on non-noble metal bifunctional electrocatalysts with high efficiency and long-lasting stability is crucial for many energy storage devices such as zinc-air batteries. In this report, nitrogen-doped porous hollow carbon spheres with a size of about 300 nm were fabricated using a modified Stöber method and decorated with an FeNi alloy through a pyrolytic reduction process, resulting in a promising bifunctional electrocatalyst for both the oxygen evolution reaction and oxygen reduction reaction. The as-prepared FeNi@NHCS electrocatalyst exhibits excellent bifunctional activity in KOH electrolyte, attributed to its mesoporous structure, large specific surface area, and the strong coupling between the FeNi nanoalloy and nitrogen-doped carbon carriers. The electrocatalyst demonstrates excellent ORR performance with E1/2 = 0.828 V and OER activity with Ej=10 mA = 1.51 V. A zinc-air battery using FeNi@NHCS as the air electrode achieves an open-circuit voltage of 1.432 V and a maximum power density of 181.8 mW cm-2. After 300 h of galvanostatic charge-discharge cycles, the charge-discharge voltage gap (ΔU) of the battery had only decayed by 2.7%, demonstrating superior cycling stability.
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- Shengjie Lun
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories Wuhan 430205 China
- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University Wuhan 430062 China
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- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories Wuhan 430205 China
- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University Wuhan 430062 China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University Wuhan 430062 China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University Wuhan 430062 China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University Hangzhou 310018 China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University Wuhan 430062 China
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- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories Wuhan 430205 China
- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University Wuhan 430062 China
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- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories Wuhan 430205 China
- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University Wuhan 430062 China
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- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories Wuhan 430205 China
- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University Wuhan 430062 China
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Ren JT, Chen L, Wang HY, Tian W, Wang L, Sun M, Feng Y, Zhai SX, Yuan ZY. Self-Powered Hydrogen Production with Improved Energy Efficiency via Polysulfides Redox. ACS NANO 2023; 17:25707-25720. [PMID: 38047808 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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In the pursuit of efficient solar-driven electrocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production, the intrinsic challenges posed by the sluggish kinetics of anodic oxygen evolution and intermittent sunlight have prompted the need for innovative energy systems. Here, we introduce an approach by coupling the polysulfides oxidation reaction with the hydrogen evolution reaction for energy-saving H2 production, which could be powered by an aqueous zinc-polysulfides battery to construct a self-powered energy system. This unusual hybrid water electrolyzer achieves 300 mA cm-2 at a low cell voltage of 1.14 V, saving electricity consumption by 100.4% from 5.47 to 2.73 kWh per m3 H2 compared to traditional overall water splitting. Benefiting from the favorable reaction kinetics of polysulfides oxidation/reduction, the aqueous zinc-polysulfides battery exhibits an energy efficiency of approximately 89% at 1.0 mA cm-2. Specially, the zinc-polysulfide battery effectively stores intermittent solar energy as chemical energy during light reaction by solar cells. Under an unassisted light reaction, the batteries could release energy to drive H2 production through a hybrid water electrolyzer for uninterrupted hydrogen production. Therefore, the aim of simultaneously generating H2 and eliminating the restrictions of intermittent sunlight is realized by combining the merits of polysulfides redox, an aqueous metal-polysulfide battery, and solar cells. We believe that this concept and utilization of polysulfides redox will inspire further fascinating attempts for the development of sustainable energy via electrocatalytic reactions.
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- Jin-Tao Ren
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, People's Republic of China
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Cruz-Balaz MI, Bósquez-Cáceres MF, Delgado AD, Arjona N, Morera Córdova V, Álvarez-Contreras L, Tafur JP. Green Energy Storage: Chitosan-Avocado Starch Hydrogels for a Novel Generation of Zinc Battery Electrolytes. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4398. [PMID: 38006122 PMCID: PMC10675044 DOI: 10.3390/polym15224398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Meeting the ever-increasing global energy demands through sustainable and environmentally friendly means is a paramount challenge. In response to this imperative, this study is dedicated to the development of biopolymer electrolytes, which hold promise for improving the efficiency, safety, and biodegradability of energy systems. The present study aims to evaluate hydrogels synthesized from chitosan biopolymer and starch from avocado seed residues in different ratios, and dried using freeze-thawing and freeze-drying techniques. Epichlorohydrin was used as a chemical crosslinker to create a suitable degree of swelling using an ionic solution. Physical freezing crosslinking strategies such as freezing-thawing and freezing-drying were performed to generate a denser porous structure in the polymer matrix. Subsequently, synthesized electrolytes were immersed in 12 M KOH solution to improve their electrochemical properties. The effect of the different ratios of starch in the hydrogels on the structural properties of the materials was evaluated using characterization techniques such as FTIR and XRD, which allowed to confirm the crosslinking between chitosan and starch. The electrochemical performance of the hydrogels is assessed using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. A maximum conductivity value of 0.61 S·cm-1 was achieved at room temperature. The designed materials were tested in prototype zinc-air batteries; their specific capacity value was 1618 mA h·g-1, and their obtained power density was 90 mW·cm-2. These substantial findings unequivocally underscore the potential of the synthesized hydrogels as highly promising electrolytes for the application in zinc-air battery systems.
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- María I. Cruz-Balaz
- Grupo de Investigación Aplicada en Materiales y Procesos (GIAMP), School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100115, Ecuador; (M.I.C.-B.); (M.F.B.-C.); (V.M.C.)
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- Grupo de Investigación Aplicada en Materiales y Procesos (GIAMP), School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100115, Ecuador; (M.I.C.-B.); (M.F.B.-C.); (V.M.C.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C. (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes No. 120, Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31136, Mexico;
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica S. C., Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro C.P. 76703, Mexico;
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- Grupo de Investigación Aplicada en Materiales y Procesos (GIAMP), School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100115, Ecuador; (M.I.C.-B.); (M.F.B.-C.); (V.M.C.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C. (CIMAV), Miguel de Cervantes No. 120, Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31136, Mexico;
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- Grupo de Investigación Aplicada en Materiales y Procesos (GIAMP), School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Urcuquí 100115, Ecuador; (M.I.C.-B.); (M.F.B.-C.); (V.M.C.)
- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Química y Diseño Industrial, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería y Diseño Industrial (ETSIDI), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Ronda de Valencia 3, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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Wang J, Deng D, Wang Y, Zheng H, Liu M, Chen Y, Bai Y, Jiang J, Zheng X, Yang P, Wu Q, Xiong X, Lei Y. Long-cycle Zn-air batteries at high depth of discharge enabled by a robust Zn|electrolyte interface. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:13034-13037. [PMID: 37842963 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc04372j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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It is an urgent need to improve the depth of discharge (DOD) of Zn-air batteries (ZABs), considering that most reported ZABs with long cycle life are realized at low DOD (<1%). In this work, our solid-state ZABs achieved a long cycle life of more than 220 h at 3.2% DOD (the discharge capacity of 10 mA h cm-2 per cycle). Moreover, benefiting from excellent bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts (Fe@BNC) and robust Zn|electrolyte interface, the ZABs displayed a long cycle life of 120 h even at high DOD of 23.4% and large discharge capacity of 72 mA h cm-2. Additionally, the impact of Zn|electrolyte interface on the cycle time at different DODs is analysed and discussed. The unstable interface exacerbated the dendrite growth and uneven deposition of Zn at high DOD, leading to the decay of the cycle life. The work gives insights into the mechanism of the effect of DOD on the cycle life of the batteries.
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- Jinxian Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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