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Rollo-Walker G, Hasanpoor M, Malic N, Azad FM, O'Dell L, White J, Chiefari J, Forsyth M. Impact of optimised quasi-block structures on the properties of polymer electrolytes. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:15742-15750. [PMID: 38768338 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00105b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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A set of ionic quasi-block copolymers were investigated to determine the effects of their composition and structure on their performance in their application as solid-state battery electrolytes. Diffusion and electrochemical tests have shown that these new quasi-block electrolytes have comparable performance to traditional block copolymers reaching ionic conductivities of 3.8 × 10-4 S cm-1 and lithium-ion diffusion of 4.6 × 10-12 m2 s-1 at 80 °C. It was illustrated that the mechanical properties of each quasi-block electrolyte are highly dependent on the order of monomer addition in polymer synthesis while the phase morphology hints at each of the quasi-blocks' unique compositional make up.
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- Greg Rollo-Walker
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia.
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Naboulsi A, Chometon R, Ribot F, Nguyen G, Fichet O, Laberty-Robert C. Correlation between Ionic Conductivity and Mechanical Properties of Solid-like PEO-based Polymer Electrolyte. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:13869-13881. [PMID: 38466181 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c19249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate polymer networks (PEO-based networks), with or without anionic bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (TFSI)-grafted groups, are promising electrolytes for Li-metal all solid-state batteries. Nevertheless, there is a need to enhance our current understanding of the physicochemical characteristics of these polymer networks to meet the mechanical and ionic conductivity property requirements for Li battery electrolyte materials. To address this challenge, our goal is to investigate the impact of the cross-linking density of the PEO-based network and the ethylene oxide/lithium ratio on mechanical properties (such as glass transition temperature and storage modulus) and ionic conductivity. We have synthesized a series of cross-linked PEO-based polymers (si-SPE for single ion solid polymer electrolyte) via solvent-free radical copolymerization. These polymers are synthesized by using commercially available lithium 3-[(trifluoromethane)sulfonamidosulfonyl]propyl methacrylate (LiMTFSI), poly(ethylene glycol)methyl ether methacrylate (PEGM), and [poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate] (PEGDM). In addition, we have synthesized a series of cross-linked PEO-based polymers (SPE for solid polymer electrolyte) using LiTFSI as the ionic species. Most of the resulting polymer films are amorphous, self-standing, flexible, homogeneous, and thermally stable. Interestingly, our research has revealed a correlation between ionic conductivity and mechanical properties in both the SPE and si-SPE series. Ionic conductivity increases as glass transition temperature, α relaxation temperature, and storage modulus decrease, suggesting that Li+ transport is influenced by polymer chain flexibility and Li+/EO interaction.
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- Agathe Naboulsi
- LPPI, CY Cergy Paris Université, F-95000 Cergy, France
- Sorbonne Université́, CNRS, Laboratoire Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, LCMCP, 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France
- RS2E, Réseau Français sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS 3459, 80039 Cedex 1 Amiens, France
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- Sorbonne Université́, CNRS, Laboratoire Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, LCMCP, 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France
- RS2E, Réseau Français sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS 3459, 80039 Cedex 1 Amiens, France
- CSE, Collège de France, 4 Place Marcellin Berthelot, 75005 Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université́, CNRS, Laboratoire Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, LCMCP, 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France
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- LPPI, CY Cergy Paris Université, F-95000 Cergy, France
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- LPPI, CY Cergy Paris Université, F-95000 Cergy, France
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- Sorbonne Université́, CNRS, Laboratoire Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, LCMCP, 4 Place Jussieu, 75005 Paris, France
- RS2E, Réseau Français sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS 3459, 80039 Cedex 1 Amiens, France
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Deng H, He F, Liu T, Ye M, Wan F, Guo X. Enhancing mechanical properties of composite solid electrolyte by ultra-high molecular weight polymers. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:195402. [PMID: 38330458 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad27ad] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Composite solid electrolytes combining the advantages of inorganic and polymer electrolytes are considered as one of the promising candidates for solid-state lithium metal batteries. Compared with ceramic-in-polymer electrolyte, polymer-in-ceramic electrolyte displays excellent mechanical strength to inhibit lithium dendrite. However, polymer-in-ceramic electrolyte faces the challenges of lack of flexibility and severely blocked Li+transport. In this study, we prepared polymer-in-ceramic film utilizing ultra-high molecular weight polymers and ceramic particles to combine flexibility and mechanical strength. Meanwhile, the ionic conductivity of polymer-in-ceramic electrolytes was improved by adding excess lithium salt in polymer matrix to form polymer-in-salt structure. The obtained film shows high stiffness (10.5 MPa), acceptable ionic conductivity (0.18 mS cm-1) and high flexibility. As a result, the corresponding lithium symmetric cell stably cycles over 800 h and the corresponding LiFePO4cell provides a discharge capacity of 147.7 mAh g-1at 0.1 C without obvious capacity decay after 145 cycles.
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- Hongjie Deng
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, People's Republic of China
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Cannon CG, Klusener PAA, Brandon NP, Kucernak ARJ. Aqueous Redox Flow Batteries: Small Organic Molecules for the Positive Electrolyte Species. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202300303. [PMID: 37205628 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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There are a number of critical requirements for electrolytes in aqueous redox flow batteries. This paper reviews organic molecules that have been used as the redox-active electrolyte for the positive cell reaction in aqueous redox flow batteries. These organic compounds are centred around different organic redox-active moieties such as the aminoxyl radical (TEMPO and N-hydroxyphthalimide), carbonyl (quinones and biphenols), amine (e. g., indigo carmine), ether and thioether (e. g., thianthrene) groups. We consider the key metrics that can be used to assess their performance: redox potential, operating pH, solubility, redox kinetics, diffusivity, stability, and cost. We develop a new figure of merit - the theoretical intrinsic power density - which combines the first four of the aforementioned metrics to allow ranking of different redox couples on just one side of the battery. The organic electrolytes show theoretical intrinsic power densities which are 2-100 times larger than that of the VO2+ /VO2 + couple, with TEMPO-derivatives showing the highest performance. Finally, we survey organic positive electrolytes in the literature on the basis of their redox-active moieties and the aforementioned figure of merit.
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- Christopher G Cannon
- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London MSRH, White City, London, W12 0BZ, United Kingdom
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- Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam, Grasweg 31, 1031 HW Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London MSRH, White City, London, W12 0BZ, United Kingdom
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Cretu S, Bradley DG, Feng LPW, Kudu OU, Nguyen LL, Nguyen TT, Jamali A, Chotard JN, Seznec V, Hanna JV, Demortière A, Duchamp M. The Impact of Intergrain Phases on the Ionic Conductivity of the LAGP Solid Electrolyte Material Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:39186-39197. [PMID: 37556356 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Li1.5Al0.5Ge1.5(PO4)3 (LAGP) is a promising oxide solid electrolyte for all-solid-state batteries due to its excellent air stability, acceptable electrochemical stability window, and cost-effective precursor materials. However, further improvement in the ionic conductivity performance of oxide solid-state electrolytes is hindered by the presence of grain boundaries and their associated morphologies and composition. These key factors thus represent a major obstacle to the improved design of modern oxide based solid-state electrolytes. This study establishes a correlation between the influence of the grain boundary phases, their 3D morphology, and compositions formed under different sintering conditions on the overall LAGP ionic conductivity. Spark plasma sintering has been employed to sinter oxide solid electrolyte material at different temperatures with high compacity values, whereas a combined potentiostatic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, 3D FIB-SEM tomography, XRD, and solid-state NMR/materials modeling approach provides an in-depth analysis of the influence of the morphology, structure, and composition of the grain boundary phases that impact the total ionic conductivity. This work establishes the first 3D FIB-SEM tomography analysis of the LAGP morphology and the secondary phases formed in the grain boundaries at the nanoscale level, whereas the associated 31P and 27Al MAS NMR study coupled with materials modeling reveals that the grain boundary material is composed of Li4P2O7 and disordered Li9Al3(P2O7)3(PO4)2 phases. Quantitative 31P MAS NMR measurements demonstrate that optimal ionic conductivity for the LAGP system is achieved for the 680 °C SPS preparation when the disordered Li9Al3(P2O7)3(PO4)2 phase dominates the grain boundary composition with reduced contributions from the highly ordered Li4P2O7 phases, whereas the 27Al MAS NMR data reveal that minimal structural change is experienced by each phase throughout this suite of sintering temperatures.
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- Sorina Cretu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
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- Department of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
- ALISTORE-European Research Institute, CNRS FR 3104, Hub de l'Energie, Rue Baudelocque, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
- Department of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
- ALISTORE-European Research Institute, CNRS FR 3104, Hub de l'Energie, Rue Baudelocque, Amiens Cedex 80039, France
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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Sung PY, Lu M, Hsieh CT, Ashraf Gandomi Y, Gu S, Liu WR. Sodium Super Ionic Conductor-Type Hybrid Electrolytes for High Performance Lithium Metal Batteries. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:201. [PMID: 36837704 PMCID: PMC9960259 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13020201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Composite solid electrolytes (CSEs), composed of sodium superionic conductor (NASICON)-type Li1+xAlxTi2-x(PO4)3 (LATP), poly (vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoro propylene) (PVDF-HFP), and lithium bis (trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) salt, are designed and fabricated for lithium-metal batteries. The effects of the key design parameters (i.e., LiTFSI/LATP ratio, CSE thickness, and carbon content) on the specific capacity, coulombic efficiency, and cyclic stability were systematically investigated. The optimal CSE configuration, superior specific capacity (~160 mAh g-1), low electrode polarization (~0.12 V), and remarkable cyclic stability (a capacity retention of 86.8%) were achieved during extended cycling (>200 cycles). In addition, with the optimal CSE structure, a high ionic conductivity (~2.83 × 10-4 S cm-1) was demonstrated at an ambient temperature. The CSE configuration demonstrated in this work can be employed for designing highly durable CSEs with enhanced ionic conductivity and significantly reduced interfacial electrolyte/electrode resistance.
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- Po-Yu Sung
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan 32003, Taiwan
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Applications of Fujian Province, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan 32003, Taiwan
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Applications of Fujian Province, Xiamen University of Technology, Xiamen 361024, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
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Bobrov G, Kedzior SA, Pervez SA, Govedarica A, Kloker G, Fichtner M, Michaelis VK, Bernard GM, Veelken PM, Hausen F, Trifkovic M. Coupling Particle Ordering and Spherulitic Growth for Long-Term Performance of Nanocellulose/Poly(ethylene oxide) Electrolytes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:1996-2008. [PMID: 36592370 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16402] [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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Development of lithium-ion batteries with composite solid polymer electrolytes (CPSEs) has attracted attention due to their higher energy density and improved safety compared to systems utilizing liquid electrolytes. While it is well known that the microstructure of CPSEs affects the ionic conductivity, thermal stability, and mechanical integrity/long-term stability, the bridge between the microscopic and macroscopic scales is still unclear. Herein, we present a systematic investigation of the distribution of TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (t-CNFs) in two different molecular weights of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and its effect on Li+ ion mobility, bulk conductivity, and long-term stability. For the first time, we link local Li-ion mobility at the nanoscale level to the morphology of CPSEs defined by PEO spherulitic growth in the presence of t-CNF. In a low-MW PEO system, spherulites occupy a whole volume of the derived CPSE with t-CNF being incorporated in between lamellas, while their nuclei remain particle-free. In a high-MW PEO system, spherulites are scarce and their growth is arrested in a non-equilibrium cubic shape due to the strong t-CNF network surrounding them. Electrochemical strain microscopy and solid-state 7Li nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy confirm that t-CNF does not partake in Li+ ion transport regardless of its distribution within the polymer matrix. Free-standing CSPE films with low-MW PEO have higher conductivity but lack long-term stability due to the existence of uniformly distributed, particle-free, spherulite nuclei, which have very little resistance to Li dendrite growth. On the other hand, high-MW PEO has lower conductivity but demonstrates a highly stable Li cycling response for more than 1000 h at 0.2 mA/cm2 and 65 °C and more than 100 h at 85 °C. The study provides a direct link between the microscopic dynamic, Li-ion transport, bulk mechanical properties and long-term stability of the derived CPSE and, and as such, offers a pathway towards design of robust all-solid-state Li-metal batteries.
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- Gleb Bobrov
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, ABT2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, ABT2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, ABT2N 1N4, Canada
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm, Helmholtzstraße 11, Ulm89081, Germany
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- Faculty of Science - Chemistry, University of Alberta, 11227 Saskatchewan Drive NW, Edmonton, ABT6G 2G2, Canada
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- Faculty of Science - Chemistry, University of Alberta, 11227 Saskatchewan Drive NW, Edmonton, ABT6G 2G2, Canada
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- Institute of Energy and Climate Research, IEK9, Forschungszentrum Juelich, Juelich52425, Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, Aachen52074, Germany
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- Institute of Energy and Climate Research, IEK9, Forschungszentrum Juelich, Juelich52425, Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, Aachen52074, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, ABT2N 1N4, Canada
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Xing Y, Chen X, Huang Y, Zhen X, Wei L, Zhong X, Pan W. Facile Synthesis of Two-Dimensional Natural Vermiculite Films for High-Performance Solid-State Electrolytes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:729. [PMID: 36676465 PMCID: PMC9866180 DOI: 10.3390/ma16020729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Ceramic electrolytes hold application prospects in all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLB). However, the ionic conductivity of ceramic electrolytes is limited by their large thickness and intrinsic resistance. To cope with this challenge, a two-dimensional (2D) vermiculite film has been successfully prepared by self-assembling expanded vermiculite nanosheets. The raw vermiculite mineral is first exfoliated to thin sheets of several atomic layers with about 1.2 nm interlayer channels by a thermal expansion and ionic exchanging treatment. Then, through vacuum filtration, the ion-exchanged expanded vermiculite (IEVMT) sheets can be assembled into thin films with a controllable thickness. Benefiting from the thin thickness and naturally lamellar framework, the as-prepared IEVMT thin film exhibits excellent ionic conductivity of 0.310 S·cm-1 at 600 °C with low excitation energy. In addition, the IEVMT thin film demonstrates good mechanical and thermal stability with a low coefficient of friction of 0.51 and a low thermal conductivity of 3.9 × 10-3 W·m-1·K-1. This reveals that reducing the thickness and utilizing the framework is effective in increasing the ionic conductivity and provides a promising stable and low-cost candidate for high-performance solid electrolytes.
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- Yan Xing
- New Energy Technology Engineering Lab of Jiangsu Province, School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications (NUPT), Nanjing 210023, China
- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- New Energy Technology Engineering Lab of Jiangsu Province, School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications (NUPT), Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- School of Materials Science and Hydrogen Energy, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aerospace Advanced Materials and Performance of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- New Energy Technology Engineering Lab of Jiangsu Province, School of Science, Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications (NUPT), Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Fan X, Zhong C, Liu J, Ding J, Deng Y, Han X, Zhang L, Hu W, Wilkinson DP, Zhang J. Opportunities of Flexible and Portable Electrochemical Devices for Energy Storage: Expanding the Spotlight onto Semi-solid/Solid Electrolytes. Chem Rev 2022; 122:17155-17239. [PMID: 36239919 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The ever-increasing demand for flexible and portable electronics has stimulated research and development in building advanced electrochemical energy devices which are lightweight, ultrathin, small in size, bendable, foldable, knittable, wearable, and/or stretchable. In such flexible and portable devices, semi-solid/solid electrolytes besides anodes and cathodes are the necessary components determining the energy/power performances. By serving as the ion transport channels, such semi-solid/solid electrolytes may be beneficial to resolving the issues of leakage, electrode corrosion, and metal electrode dendrite growth. In this paper, the fundamentals of semi-solid/solid electrolytes (e.g., chemical composition, ionic conductivity, electrochemical window, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and other attractive features), the electrode-electrolyte interfacial properties, and their relationships with the performance of various energy devices (e.g., supercapacitors, secondary ion batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, and metal-air batteries) are comprehensively reviewed in terms of materials synthesis and/or characterization, functional mechanisms, and device assembling for performance validation. The most recent advancements in improving the performance of electrochemical energy devices are summarized with focuses on analyzing the existing technical challenges (e.g., solid electrolyte interphase formation, metal electrode dendrite growth, polysulfide shuttle issue, electrolyte instability in half-open battery structure) and the strategies for overcoming these challenges through modification of semi-solid/solid electrolyte materials. Several possible directions for future research and development are proposed for going beyond existing technological bottlenecks and achieving desirable flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices to fulfill their practical applications. It is expected that this review may provide the readers with a comprehensive cross-technology understanding of the semi-solid/solid electrolytes for facilitating their current and future researches on the flexible and portable electrochemical energy devices.
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- Xiayue Fan
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology (Ministry of Education), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Composite and Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin300072, China
- Joint School of National University of Singapore and Tianjin University, International Campus of Tianjin University, Binhai New City, Fuzhou350207, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining & Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1W5, Canada
- Institute for Sustainable Energy, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou350108, China
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Ma X, Liu M, Wu Q, Guan X, Wang F, Liu H, Xu J. Composite Electrolytes Prepared by Improving the Interfacial Compatibility of Organic-Inorganic Electrolytes for Dendrite-Free, Long-Life All-Solid Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:53828-53839. [PMID: 36444892 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Compared with simplex ceramic or polymer solid electrolytes, composite solid electrolyte (CSE) is more promising for its better interfacial compatibility to electrode and high ionic conductivity simultaneously. Further, the interfacial compatibility within ceramic and polymer is considered to be more and more critical to the overall performance of solid-state batteries. Avoiding the agglomeration of ceramic particles at high loadings can improve the whole intrinsic characteristic and electrochemical performance of CSEs. Herein, we designed a CSE (EO@LLZTO-PEO), which consists of composite particles (EO@LLZTO) as a filler and polyethylene oxide (PEO) as polymer matrix. EO@LLZTO was prepared by chemically grafting polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether methacrylate (MPEG-MAA) on the micro-sized Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO) particles. By introducing of polymer containing EO segments onto LLZTO, the interfacial compatibility between LLZTO and PEO matrix is highly enhanced, and the intrinsic Li+ complexation capability of MPEG-MAA is improved, even at the high loading of garnet. EO@LLZTO-PEO shows a high ionic conductivity (1.91 mS cm-1), a broad electrochemical window (∼5.2 V vs Li/Li+), and a high lithium ion transference number (0.72). The Li/EO@LLZTO-PEO/Li battery also exhibits a long cycle stability (over 1200 h of cycling). Moreover, all-solid-state batteries with LiFePO4 and LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) cathodes exhibit excellent cycling stability and rate performance. Consequently, enhancing the interfacial compatibility between organic and inorganic electrolytes is identified to be one of the crucial strategies for commercial solid-state lithium batteries.
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- Xiang Ma
- School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, China
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing400714, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, ManchesterM13 9PL, U.K
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- School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai200237, China
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Zou J, Ben T. Recent Advances in Porous Polymers for Solid-State Rechargeable Lithium Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14224804. [PMID: 36432931 PMCID: PMC9696777 DOI: 10.3390/polym14224804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The application of rechargeable lithium batteries involves all aspects of our daily life, such as new energy vehicles, computers, watches and other electronic mobile devices, so it is becoming more and more important in contemporary society. However, commercial liquid rechargeable lithium batteries have safety hazards such as leakage or explosion, all-solid-state lithium rechargeable lithium batteries will become the best alternatives. But the biggest challenge we face at present is the large solid-solid interface contact resistance between the solid electrolyte and the electrode as well as the low ionic conductivity of the solid electrolyte. Due to the large relative molecular mass, polymers usually exhibit solid or gel state with good mechanical strength. The intermolecules are connected by covalent bonds, so that the chemical and physical stability, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and fire resistance are good. Many researchers have found that polymers play an important role in improving the performance of all-solid-state lithium rechargeable batteries. This review mainly describes the application of polymers in the fields of electrodes, electrolytes, electrolyte-electrode contact interfaces, and electrode binders in all-solid-state lithium rechargeable batteries, and how to improve battery performance. This review mainly introduces the recent applications of polymers in solid-state lithium battery electrodes, electrolytes, electrode binders, etc., and describes the performance of emerging porous polymer materials and materials based on traditional polymers in solid-state lithium batteries. The comparative analysis shows the application advantages and disadvantages of the emerging porous polymer materials in this field which provides valuable reference information for further development.
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- Junyan Zou
- Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Green Syntheses and Applications of Fluorine-Containing Specialty Chemicals, Institute of Advanced Fluorine-Containing Materials, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Vacuum Coating Technologies and New Energy Materials, Department of Physics, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Zhejiang Engineering Laboratory for Green Syntheses and Applications of Fluorine-Containing Specialty Chemicals, Institute of Advanced Fluorine-Containing Materials, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
- Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Catalysis Materials, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-0579-8228-6651
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Chernyak AV, Slesarenko NA, Slesarenko AA, Baymuratova GR, Tulibaeva GZ, Yudina AV, Volkov VI, Shestakov AF, Yarmolenko OV. Effect of the Solvate Environment of Lithium Cations on the Resistance of the Polymer Electrolyte/Electrode Interface in a Solid-State Lithium Battery. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:1111. [PMID: 36363666 PMCID: PMC9694555 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12111111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The effect of the composition of liquid electrolytes in the bulk and at the interface with the LiFePO4 cathode on the operation of a solid-state lithium battery with a nanocomposite polymer gel electrolyte based on polyethylene glycol diacrylate and SiO2 was studied. The self-diffusion coefficients on the 7Li, 1H, and 19F nuclei in electrolytes based on LiBF4 and LiTFSI salts in solvents (gamma-butyrolactone, dioxolane, dimethoxyethane) were measured by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) with a magnetic field gradient. Four compositions of the complex electrolyte system were studied by high-resolution NMR. The experimentally obtained 1H chemical shifts are compared with those theoretically calculated by quantum chemical modeling. This made it possible to suggest the solvate shell compositions that facilitate the rapid transfer of the Li+ cation at the nanocomposite electrolyte/LiFePO4 interface and ensure the stable operation of a solid-state lithium battery.
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- Alexander V. Chernyak
- Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
- Scientific Center in Chernogolovka RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
- Scientific Center in Chernogolovka RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
- Faculty of Fundamental Physical and Chemical Engineering, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry RAS, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia
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Miao R, Wang C, Li D, Sun C, Li J, Jin H. Uniform Na Metal Plating/Stripping Design for Highly Reversible Solid-State Na Metal Batteries at Room Temperature. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204487. [PMID: 36161766 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Solid-state alkaline metal batteries are highly sought out for their improved energy density and security over the current lithium-ion batteries. However, their practical application is heavily hindered by the interfacial issues originating from the solid electrolyte/electrode mismatch. This work demonstrates that a CuO coating layer as an active interphase can thoroughly promote the intimate contact between a Na3 Zr2 Si2 PO12 solid electrolyte and a Na metal anode through an in situ conversion reaction. The resultant Cu/Na2 O matrix forms a mixed electron/ion conducting scaffold, which facilitates stable and homogeneous Na metal plating without dendrite formation. Moreover, the symmetric Na metal cell realizes impressively steady plating/stripping cycles for 5000 h even under a high current density of 0.3 mA cm-2 . The novelty is further manifested as a room-temperature solid-state Na metal full battery of Na3 V1.5 Al0.5 (PO4 )3 |CuO@NZSPO|Na is assembled and exhibits a highly reversible cyclability (99.85% coulombic efficiency and 99.0% capacity retention) under a charge/discharge rate of 5 C for 2250 cycles. This work effectively solves the interfacial issues at the Na metal/solid electrolyte interface and provides a convenient way toward high-performance solid-state Na metal batteries operated at room temperature.
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- Runqing Miao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Construction Tailorable Advanced Functional Materials and Green Applications, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Foran G, Mery A, Bertrand M, Rousselot S, Lepage D, Aymé-Perrot D, Dollé M. NMR Study of Lithium Transport in Liquid-Ceramic Hybrid Solid Composite Electrolytes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:43226-43236. [PMID: 36123320 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c10666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Despite their high conductivity, factors such as being fragile enough to face processing issues and interfacial incompatibility with lithium electrodes are some of the main drawbacks hindering the commercialization of inorganic (mainly oxide-based) solid electrolytes for use in all-solid-state lithium batteries. To this end, strategies such as the addition of solid polymer electrolytes have been proposed to improve the electrode-electrolyte interface. Hybrid electrolytes, which are usually composed of ceramic particles dispersed in a polymer, generally have a better affinity with electrodes and higher ionic conductivity than pure inorganic electrolytes. However, a significant downside of this strategy is that differences in lithium transportability between electrolyte layers can result in the formation of a high interfacial energy barrier across the cell. One strategy to ensure sufficient "wetting" of ceramics is to incorporate a liquid electrolyte directly into the solid inorganic electrolyte resulting in the formation of a hybrid liquid-ceramic electrolyte. To this end, liquid-ceramic hybrid electrolytes were prepared by adding LiG4TFSI, a solvate ionic liquid (SIL), to garnet, NASICON, and perovskite-type ceramic electrolytes. Although SIL addition resulted in increased ionic conductivity, comparisons between the pure SIL and the hybrid systems revealed that improvements were due to the SIL alone. A thorough investigation of the hybrid systems by solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) revealed little to no lithium exchange between the ceramic and the SIL. This confirms that lithium conductivity preferentially occurs through the SIL in these hybrid systems. The primary role of the ceramic is to provide mechanical strength.
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- Gabrielle Foran
- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec H2V 0B3, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec H2V 0B3, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec H2V 0B3, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec H2V 0B3, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec H2V 0B3, Canada
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- Département de Chimie, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec H2V 0B3, Canada
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Miao X, Guan S, Ma C, Li L, Nan CW. Role of Interfaces in Solid-State Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022:e2206402. [PMID: 36062873 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are considered as one of the most promising candidates for the next-generation energy-storage technology, because they simultaneously exhibit high safety, high energy density, and wide operating temperature range. The replacement of liquid electrolytes with solid electrolytes produces numerous solid-solid interfaces within the SSBs. A thorough understanding on the roles of these interfaces is indispensable for the rational performance optimization. In this review, the interface issues in the SSBs, including internal buried interfaces within solid electrolytes and composite electrodes, and planar interfaces between electrodes and solid electrolyte separators or current collectors are discussed. The challenges and future directions on the investigation and optimization of these solid-solid interfaces for the production of the SSBs are also assessed.
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- Xiang Miao
- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Mayer A, Nguyen HD, Mariani A, Diemant T, Lyonnard S, Iojoiu C, Passerini S, Bresser D. Influence of Polymer Backbone Fluorination on the Electrochemical Behavior of Single-Ion Conducting Multiblock Copolymer Electrolytes. ACS Macro Lett 2022; 11:982-990. [PMID: 35833851 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.2c00292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The presence of fluorine, especially in the electrolyte, frequently has a beneficial effect on the performance of lithium batteries owing to, for instance, the stabilization of the interfaces and interphases with the positive and negative electrodes. However, the presence of fluorine is also associated with reduced recyclability and low biodegradability. Herein, we present a single-ion conducting multiblock copolymer electrolyte comprising a fluorine-free backbone and compare it with the fluorinated analogue reported earlier. Following a comprehensive physicochemical and electrochemical characterization of the copolymer with the fluorine-free backbone, the focus of the comparison with the fluorinated analogue was particularly on the electrochemical stability toward oxidation and reduction as well as the reactions occurring at the interface with the lithium-metal electrode. To deconvolute the impact of the fluorine in the ionic side chain and the copolymer backbone, suitable model compounds were identified and studied experimentally and theoretically. The results show that the absence of fluorine in the backbone has little impact on the basic electrochemical properties, such as the ionic conductivity, but severely affects the electrochemical stability and interfacial stability. The results highlight the need for a very careful design of the whole polymer for each desired application, essentially, just like for liquid electrolytes.
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- Alexander Mayer
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany.,Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LEPMI, UMR5279, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany.,Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany.,Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CEA, CNRS, IRIG, SyMMES, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LEPMI, UMR5279, 38000 Grenoble, France.,Réseau sur le Stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie (RS2E), CNRS FR3459, 80039 Amiens Cedex, France
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany.,Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany.,Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), P.O. Box 3640, 76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Sun Q, Dai L, Tang Y, Sun J, Meng W, Luo T, Wang L, Liu S. Designing a Novel Electrolyte Na 3.2 Hf 2 Si 2.2 P 0.8 O 11.85 F 0.3 for All-Solid-State Na-O 2 Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2200345. [PMID: 35490410 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Sodium-air battery has great development potential due to its high energy density and high safety. However, most previous works are based on liquid electrolyte or polymer electrolyte, which will inevitably result in safety hazards such as electrolyte leakage and sodium dendrite growth. Herein, an all-solid-state Na-O2 battery based on a well-designed NASICON-type electrolyte Na3.2 Hf2 Si2.2 P0.8 O11.85 F0.3 , which has high ionic conductivity (2.39 × 10-3 S cm-1 ) and excellent chemical stability, is developed. Collaborating with the reasonable humidity of the atmosphere, the battery shows good cycle stability. This research demonstrates that NASICON-type electrolyte Na3.2 Hf2 Si2.2 P0.8 O11.85 F0.3 has good application potential for all-solid-state Na-O2 batteries and lays a solid foundation on the material preparation and optimization for developing high-energy sodium-air batteries.
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- Qi Sun
- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063009, P. R. China
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- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063009, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, 063009, P. R. China
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Trano S, Corsini F, Pascuzzi G, Giove E, Fagiolari L, Amici J, Francia C, Turri S, Bodoardo S, Griffini G, Bella F. Lignin as Polymer Electrolyte Precursor for Stable and Sustainable Potassium Batteries. CHEMSUSCHEM 2022; 15:e202200294. [PMID: 35363435 PMCID: PMC9322549 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202200294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Potassium batteries show interesting peculiarities as large-scale energy storage systems and, in this scenario, the formulation of polymer electrolytes obtained from sustainable resources or waste-derived products represents a milestone activity. In this study, a lignin-based membrane is designed by crosslinking a pre-oxidized Kraft lignin matrix with an ethoxylated difunctional oligomer, leading to self-standing membranes that are able to incorporate solvated potassium salts. The in-depth electrochemical characterization highlights a wide stability window (up to 4 V) and an ionic conductivity exceeding 10-3 S cm-1 at ambient temperature. When potassium metal cell prototypes are assembled, the lignin-based electrolyte attains significant electrochemical performances, with an initial specific capacity of 168 mAh g-1 at 0.05 A g-1 and an excellent operation for more than 200 cycles, which is an unprecedented outcome for biosourced systems in potassium batteries.
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- Sabrina Trano
- Department of Applied Science and TechnologyPolitecnico di TorinoCorso Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”Politecnico di MilanoPiazza Leonardo da Vinci 3220133MilanoItaly
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”Politecnico di MilanoPiazza Leonardo da Vinci 3220133MilanoItaly
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- Department of Applied Science and TechnologyPolitecnico di TorinoCorso Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
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- Department of Applied Science and TechnologyPolitecnico di TorinoCorso Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Material Science and Technology (INSTM)Via Giuseppe Giusti 950121FirenzeItaly
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- Department of Applied Science and TechnologyPolitecnico di TorinoCorso Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Material Science and Technology (INSTM)Via Giuseppe Giusti 950121FirenzeItaly
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- Department of Applied Science and TechnologyPolitecnico di TorinoCorso Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Material Science and Technology (INSTM)Via Giuseppe Giusti 950121FirenzeItaly
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”Politecnico di MilanoPiazza Leonardo da Vinci 3220133MilanoItaly
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Material Science and Technology (INSTM)Via Giuseppe Giusti 950121FirenzeItaly
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- Department of Applied Science and TechnologyPolitecnico di TorinoCorso Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Material Science and Technology (INSTM)Via Giuseppe Giusti 950121FirenzeItaly
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”Politecnico di MilanoPiazza Leonardo da Vinci 3220133MilanoItaly
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Material Science and Technology (INSTM)Via Giuseppe Giusti 950121FirenzeItaly
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- Department of Applied Science and TechnologyPolitecnico di TorinoCorso Duca degli Abruzzi 2410129TorinoItaly
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Material Science and Technology (INSTM)Via Giuseppe Giusti 950121FirenzeItaly
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Enhancing the Performance of Ceramic-Rich Polymer Composite Electrolytes Using Polymer Grafted LLZO. INORGANICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics10060081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Solid-state batteries are the holy grail for the next generation of automotive batteries. The development of solid-state batteries requires efficient electrolytes to improve the performance of the cells in terms of ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability, interfacial compatibility, and so on. These requirements call for the combined properties of ceramic and polymer electrolytes, making ceramic-rich polymer electrolytes a promising solution to be developed. Aligned with this aim, we have shown a surface modification of Ga substituted Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO), to be an essential strategy for the preparation of ceramic-rich electrolytes. Ceramic-rich polymer membranes with surface-modified LLZO show marked improvements in the performance, in terms of electrolyte physical and electrochemical properties, as well as coulombic efficiency, interfacial compatibility, and cyclability of solid-state cells.
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Expanding the active charge carriers of polymer electrolytes in lithium-based batteries using an anion-hosting cathode. Nat Commun 2022; 13:3209. [PMID: 35680867 PMCID: PMC9184592 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-30788-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Ionic-conductive polymers are appealing electrolyte materials for solid-state lithium-based batteries. However, these polymers are detrimentally affected by the electrochemically-inactive anion migration that limits the ionic conductivity and accelerates cell failure. To circumvent this issue, we propose the use of polyvinyl ferrocene (PVF) as positive electrode active material. The PVF acts as an anion-acceptor during redox processes, thus simultaneously setting anions and lithium ions as effective charge carriers. We report the testing of various Li||PVF lab-scale cells using polyethylene oxide (PEO) matrix and Li-containing salts with different anions. Interestingly, the cells using the PEO-lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) solid electrolyte deliver an initial capacity of 108 mAh g−1 at 100 μA cm−2 and 60 °C, and a discharge capacity retention of 70% (i.e., 70 mAh g−1) after 2800 cycles at 300 μA cm−2 and 60 °C. The Li|PEO-LiTFSI|PVF cells tested at 50 μA cm−2 and 30 °C can also deliver an initial discharge capacity of around 98 mAh g−1 with an electrolyte ionic conductivity in the order of 10−5 S cm−1. The energy content of secondary batteries is often limited by the charge carriers available in the system. Here, the authors employed an anion acceptor cathode for simultaneous use of electrolyte anions and cations as effective charge carriers in solid polymer electrolytes for lithium-based batteries.
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Chen XM, Jia SH, Kang JX, Zhang Y, Ma Y, Ma Y, Jiang X, Yu XC, Qiu P, Chen X. Synthesis of K[B 3H 7NH 2BH 2NH 2B 3H 7] for a K-ion solid-state electrolyte. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:4200-4203. [PMID: 35274658 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc00408a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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All-solid-state K batteries are ideal energy storage devices for grid-scale applications of renewable energies. A novel electrolyte K[B3H7NH2BH2NH2B3H7] with weakly coordinating anions was synthesized. It has a high K+ conductivity of 1.01 × 10-4 S cm-1 at 75 °C, which is probably due to the increased electrostatic potential and size of the anions.
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- Xi-Meng Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Boron Chemistry and Advanced Energy Materials, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China. .,College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China.
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Illera-Perozo D, Gomez-Vega H, Ram M. Towards sustainable electrochemical energy storage: solution-based processing of polyquinone composites. RSC Adv 2022; 12:9416-9423. [PMID: 35424890 PMCID: PMC8985121 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01232d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Continuous adoption of renewable energy sources and the proliferation of electric transportation technologies push towards sustainable energy storage solutions. Consequently, a solution-based up-scalable synthesis approach is developed for polymeric quinone composites with graphene. Cellulose nanocrystals play a vital role in achieving greener processing and improving the composite electrochemical energy storage performance. The synthesis method emphasizes using aqueous reaction media, incorporates low-cost and biomass-derived feedstocks, avoids critical or scarce materials, and maintains temperatures below 200 °C. Stable aqueous graphene dispersions were obtained by hydrothermal reduction of electrochemically exfoliated graphene oxide in the presence of cellulose nanocrystals. Dispersions served as a reaction medium for quinone cationic polymerization, leading to core–shell type structures of polymer-covered mono-to-few layer graphene, thanks to the nanosheet restacking prevention effect provided by cellulose nanocrystal dispersions. A sample consisting of 5 wt% cellulose nanocrystals and 5 wt% graphene achieved storage metrics of 720.5 F g−1 and 129.6 mA h g−1 at 1 A g−1, retaining over 70% of the performance after 1000 charge/discharge cycles. A valid one-pot, low temperature and readily scalable aqueous processing route towards sustainable production of organic electrode-based battery/capacitive systems.![]()
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- Danny Illera-Perozo
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Del Norte km 5 Vía Puerto Colombia Barranquilla Atlántico 081007 Colombia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Del Norte km 5 Vía Puerto Colombia Barranquilla Atlántico 081007 Colombia
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- PolyMaterials APP, LLC Tampa FL 33612 USA
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Lignin-Based Materials for Sustainable Rechargeable Batteries. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14040673. [PMID: 35215585 PMCID: PMC8879276 DOI: 10.3390/polym14040673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This review discusses important scientific progress, problems, and prospects of lignin-based materials in the field of rechargeable batteries. Lignin, a component of the secondary cell wall, is considered a promising source of biomass. Compared to cellulose, which is the most extensively studied biomass material, lignin has a competitive price and a variety of functional groups leading to broad utilization such as adhesive, emulsifier, pesticides, polymer composite, carbon precursor, etc. The lignin-based materials can also be applied to various components in rechargeable batteries such as the binder, separator, electrolyte, anode, and cathode. This review describes how lignin-based materials are adopted in these five components with specific examples and explains why lignin is attractive in each case. The electrochemical behaviors including charge–discharge profiles, cyclability, and rate performance are discussed between lignin-based materials and materials without lignin. Finally, current limitations and future prospects are categorized to provide design guidelines for advanced lignin-based materials.
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Bhatia A, Cretu S, Hallot M, Folastre N, Berthe M, Troadec D, Roussel P, Pereira-Ramos JP, Baddour-Hadjean R, Lethien C, Demortière A. In Situ Liquid Electrochemical TEM Investigation of LiMn 1.5 Ni 0.5 O 4 Thin Film Cathode for Micro-Battery Applications. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2100891. [PMID: 34954905 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Micro-batteries are attractive miniaturized energy devices for new Internet of Things applications, but the lack of understanding of their degradation process during cycling hinders improving their performance. Here focused ion beam (FIB)-lamella from LiMn1.5 Ni0.5 O4 (LMNO) thin-film cathode is in situ cycled in a liquid electrolyte inside an electrochemical transmission electron microscope (TEM) holder to analyze structural and morphology changes upon (de)lithiation processes. A high-quality electrical connection between the platinum (Pt) current collector of FIB-lamella and the microchip's Pt working electrode is established, as confirmed by local two-probe conductivity measurements. In situ cyclic voltammetry (CV) experiments show two redox activities at 4.41 and 4.58/4.54 V corresponding to the Ni2+/3+ and Ni3+/4+ couples, respectively. (S)TEM investigations of the cycled thin-film reveal formation of voids and cracks, loss of contact with current collector, and presence of organic decomposition products. The 4D STEM ASTAR technique highlights the emergence of an amorphization process and a decrease in average grain size from 20 to 10 nm in the in situ cycled electrode. The present findings, obtained for the first time through the liquid electrochemical TEM study, provide several insights explaining the capacity fade of the LMNO thin-film cathode typically observed upon cycling in a conventional liquid electrolyte.
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- Ankush Bhatia
- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris Est (ICMPE), CNRS UMR 7182 -Université Paris Est Créteil, 2-8 Rue Henri Dunant, Thiais, 94320, France
- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 Rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 Rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 Rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
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- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 Rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, Junia, UMR 8520 - IEMN - Institut d'Electronique de Microélectronique et de Nanotechnologie, Lille, F-59000, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 Rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 Rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, Junia, UMR 8520 - IEMN - Institut d'Electronique de Microélectronique et de Nanotechnologie, Lille, F-59000, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, Junia, UMR 8520 - IEMN - Institut d'Electronique de Microélectronique et de Nanotechnologie, Lille, F-59000, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Artois, UMR 8181, Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide (UCCS), Lille, F-59000, France
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- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris Est (ICMPE), CNRS UMR 7182 -Université Paris Est Créteil, 2-8 Rue Henri Dunant, Thiais, 94320, France
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- Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris Est (ICMPE), CNRS UMR 7182 -Université Paris Est Créteil, 2-8 Rue Henri Dunant, Thiais, 94320, France
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- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 Rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
- Univ. Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Univ. Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, Junia, UMR 8520 - IEMN - Institut d'Electronique de Microélectronique et de Nanotechnologie, Lille, F-59000, France
- Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), 1 rue Descartes, Paris Cedex 05, 75231, France
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- Laboratoire de Réactivité et de Chimie des solides (LRCS), Université de Picardie Jules Verne, CNRS UMR 7314, 33 Rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
- Réseau sur le stockage Electrochimique de l'Energie, CNRS FR 3459, 33 Rue Saint Leu, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
- ALISTORE-European Research Institute, CNRS FR 3104, Hub de l'Energie, 15 Rue Baudelocque, Amiens Cedex, 80039, France
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Navarro-Suárez AM, Shaffer MSP. Designing Structural Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems: A Perspective on the Role of Device Chemistry. Front Chem 2022; 9:810781. [PMID: 35047483 PMCID: PMC8762199 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.810781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Structural energy storage devices (SESDs), designed to simultaneously store electrical energy and withstand mechanical loads, offer great potential to reduce the overall system weight in applications such as automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, marine and sports equipment. The greatest improvements will come from systems that implement true multifunctional materials as fully as possible. The realization of electrochemical SESDs therefore requires the identification and development of suitable multifunctional structural electrodes, separators, and electrolytes. Different strategies are available depending on the class of electrochemical energy storage device and the specific chemistries selected. Here, we review existing attempts to build SESDs around carbon fiber (CF) composite electrodes, including the use of both organic and inorganic compounds to increase electrochemical performance. We consider some of the key challenges and discuss the implications for the selection of device chemistries.
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- Adriana M Navarro-Suárez
- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, London, United Kingdom.,Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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Rechargeable lithium-metal batteries (LMBs), which have high power and energy density, are very attractive to solve the intermittence problem of the energy supplied either by wind mills or solar plants or to power electric vehicles. However, two failure modes limit the commercial use of LMBs, i.e., dendrite growth at the surface of Li metal and side reactions with the electrolyte. Substantial research is being accomplished to mitigate these drawbacks. This article reviews the different strategies for fabricating safe LMBs, aiming to outperform lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). They include modification of the electrolyte (salt and solvents) to obtain a highly conductive solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer, protection of the Li anode by in situ and ex situ coatings, use of three-dimensional porous skeletons, and anchoring Li on 3D current collectors.
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Wang Q, Liu L, Zhao B, Zhang L, Xiao X, Yan H, Xu G, Ma L, Liu Y. Transport and interface characteristics of Te-doped NASICON solid electrolyte Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Rollo-Walker G, Malic N, Wang X, Chiefari J, Forsyth M. Development and Progression of Polymer Electrolytes for Batteries: Influence of Structure and Chemistry. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:4127. [PMID: 34883630 PMCID: PMC8659097 DOI: 10.3390/polym13234127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polymer electrolytes continue to offer the opportunity for safer, high-performing next-generation battery technology. The benefits of a polymeric electrolyte system lie in its ease of processing and flexibility, while ion transport and mechanical strength have been highlighted for improvement. This report discusses how factors, specifically the chemistry and structure of the polymers, have driven the progression of these materials from the early days of PEO. The introduction of ionic polymers has led to advances in ionic conductivity while the use of block copolymers has also increased the mechanical properties and provided more flexibility in solid polymer electrolyte development. The combination of these two, ionic block copolymer materials, are still in their early stages but offer exciting possibilities for the future of this field.
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- Gregory Rollo-Walker
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia; (G.R.-W.); (X.W.)
- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia; (N.M.); (J.C.)
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia; (N.M.); (J.C.)
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia; (G.R.-W.); (X.W.)
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- CSIRO Manufacturing, Bag 10, Clayton South, VIC 3169, Australia; (N.M.); (J.C.)
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia; (G.R.-W.); (X.W.)
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Maddala S, Panua A, Venkatakrishnan P. Steering Scholl Oxidative Heterocoupling by Tuning Topology and Electronics for Building Thiananographenes and Their Functional N-/C-Congeners. Chemistry 2021; 27:16013-16020. [PMID: 34459037 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202102920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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While intramolecular Scholl oxidative coupling between two arenes is common, successful C-C heterocoupling between thiophene and arene is scarce. The latter is due to the notorious reactivity of thiophene towards polymerization under oxidative conditions. This report systematically demonstrates how topological variation of electronics and reactivity in thiophene substrates can lead to efficient oxidative heterocoupling. Bis(biaryl)thiophenes having reactive α- and β-positions open are the choice of substrates. The cyclizing arene partners are so electronically tuned for thiophene's reactivity (at α- and β-) as to establish C-C bond oxidatively generating symmetrical as well as unsymmetrical diphenanthrothiophenes which are basic thiananographenes. Depending on the cyclizing-couple's electronics, either arene- or thiophene-centered oxidation initiates C-C heterocoupling. The potential utility of these simple thiananographenes is further unfurled by converting them to functional N-/C-graphene segments that are aza-corannulene precursor and tetrabenzospirobifluorene. Their bright emission and extended electrochemical stability are remarkable that may be potentially important and applicable.
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- Sudhakar Maddala
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India
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Mayer A, Steinle D, Passerini S, Bresser D. Block copolymers as (single-ion conducting) lithium battery electrolytes. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 33:062002. [PMID: 34624873 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac2e21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Solid-state batteries are considered the next big step towards the realization of intrinsically safer high-energy lithium batteries for the steadily increasing implementation of this technology in electronic devices and particularly, electric vehicles. However, so far only electrolytes based on poly(ethylene oxide) have been successfully commercialized despite their limited stability towards oxidation and low ionic conductivity at room temperature. Block copolymer (BCP) electrolytes are believed to provide significant advantages thanks to their tailorable properties. Thus, research activities in this field have been continuously expanding in recent years with great progress to enhance their performance and deepen the understanding towards the interplay between their chemistry, structure, electrochemical properties, and charge transport mechanism. Herein, we review this progress with a specific focus on the block-copolymer nanostructure and ionic conductivity, the latest works, as well as the early studies that are fr"equently overlooked by researchers newly entering this field. Moreover, we discuss the impact of adding a lithium salt in comparison to single-ion conducting BCP electrolytes along with the encouraging features of these materials and the remaining challenges that are yet to be solved.
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- Alexander Mayer
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), PO Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), PO Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), PO Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstrasse 11, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), PO Box 3640, D-76021 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Solid-state lithium metal batteries (LMBs) have become increasingly important in recent years due to their potential to offer higher energy density and enhanced safety compared to conventional liquid electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, they require highly functional solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) and, therefore, many inorganic materials such as oxides of perovskite La2/3−xLi3xTiO3 (LLTO) and garnets La3Li7Zr2O12 (LLZO), sulfides Li10GeP2S12 (LGPS), and phosphates Li1+xAlxTi2−x(PO4)3x (LATP) are under investigation. Among these oxide materials, LLTO exhibits superior safety, wider electrochemical window (8 V vs. Li/Li+), and higher bulk conductivity values reaching in excess of 10−3 S cm−1 at ambient temperature, which is close to organic liquid-state electrolytes presently used in LIBs. However, recent studies focus primarily on composite or hybrid electrolytes that mix LLTO with organic polymeric materials. There are scarce studies of pure (100%) LLTO electrolytes in solid-state LMBs and there is a need to shed more light on this type of electrolyte and its potential for LMBs. Therefore, in our review, we first elaborated on the structure/property relationship between compositions of perovskites and their ionic conductivities. We then summarized current issues and some successful attempts for the fabrication of pure LLTO electrolytes. Their electrochemical and battery performances were also presented. We focused on tape casting as an effective method to prepare pure LLTO thin films that are compatible and can be easily integrated into existing roll-to-roll battery manufacturing processes. This review intends to shed some light on the design and manufacturing of LLTO for all-ceramic electrolytes towards safer and higher power density solid-state LMBs.
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Grady Z, Fan Z, Ndayishimiye A, Randall CA. Design and Sintering of All-Solid-State Composite Cathodes with Tunable Mixed Conduction Properties via the Cold Sintering Process. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:48071-48087. [PMID: 34581562 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c13913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Electrodes for solid-state batteries require the conduction of both ions and electrons for extraction of the energy from the active material. In this study, we apply cold sintering to a model composite cathode system to study how low-temperature densification enables a degree of control over the mixed conducting properties of such systems. The model system contains the NASICON-structured Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) active material, NASICON-structured solid electrolyte (Na3Zr2Si2PO12, NZSP), and electron-conducting carbon nanofiber (CNF). Pellets of varying weight fractions of components were cold-sintered to greater than 90% of the theoretical density at 350-375 °C, a 360 MPa uniaxial pressure, and with a 3 h dwell time using sodium hydroxide as the transient sintering aid. The bulk conductivity of the diphasic composites was measured with impedance spectroscopy; the total conductivities of the composites are increased from 3.8 × 10-8 S·cm-1 (pure NVP) to 5.81 × 10-6 S·cm-1 (60 wt % NZSP) and 1.31 × 10-5 S·cm-1 (5 wt % CNF). Complimentary direct current polarization experiments demonstrate a rational modulation in transference number (τ) of the composites; τ of pure NVP = 0.966, 60 wt % NZSP = 0.995, and 5 wt % CNF = 0.116. Finally, all three materials are combined into triphasic composites to serve as solid-state cathodes in a half-cell configuration with a liquid electrolyte. Electrochemical activity of the active material is maintained, and the capacity/energy density is comparable to prior work.
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- Zane Grady
- Materials Science and Engineering Department, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16801, United States
- Materials Research Institute, University Park, Pennsylvania 16801, United States
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- Materials Research Institute, University Park, Pennsylvania 16801, United States
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- Materials Research Institute, University Park, Pennsylvania 16801, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Department, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16801, United States
- Materials Research Institute, University Park, Pennsylvania 16801, United States
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Electrical and Structural Properties of Li 1.3Al 0.3Ti 1.7(PO 4) 3-Based Ceramics Prepared with the Addition of Li 4SiO 4. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14195729. [PMID: 34640127 PMCID: PMC8510155 DOI: 10.3390/ma14195729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The currently studied materials considered as potential candidates to be solid electrolytes for Li-ion batteries usually suffer from low total ionic conductivity. One of them, the NASICON-type ceramic of the chemical formula Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3, seems to be an appropriate material for the modification of its electrical properties due to its high bulk ionic conductivity of the order of 10−3 S∙cm−1. For this purpose, we propose an approach concerning modifying the grain boundary composition towards the higher conducting one. To achieve this goal, Li4SiO4 was selected and added to the LATP base matrix to support Li+ diffusion between the grains. The properties of the Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3−xLi4SiO4 (0.02 ≤ x ≤ 0.1) system were studied by means of high-temperature X-ray diffractometry (HTXRD); 6Li, 27Al, 29Si, and 31P magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MAS NMR); thermogravimetry (TG); scanning electron microscopy (SEM); and impedance spectroscopy (IS) techniques. Referring to the experimental results, the Li4SiO4 additive material leads to the improvement of the electrical properties and the value of the total ionic conductivity exceeds 10−4 S∙cm−1 in most studied cases. The factors affecting the enhancement of the total ionic conductivity are discussed. The highest value of σtot = 1.4 × 10−4 S∙cm−1 has been obtained for LATP–0.1LSO material sintered at 1000 °C for 6 h.
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Ramasubramanian B, Reddy MV, Zaghib K, Armand M, Ramakrishna S. Growth Mechanism of Micro/Nano Metal Dendrites and Cumulative Strategies for Countering Its Impacts in Metal Ion Batteries: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2476. [PMID: 34684917 PMCID: PMC8538702 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Metal-ion batteries are capable of delivering high energy density with a longer lifespan. However, they are subject to several issues limiting their utilization. One critical impediment is the budding and extension of solid protuberances on the anodic surface, which hinders the cell functionalities. These protuberances expand continuously during the cyclic processes, extending through the separator sheath and leading to electrical shorting. The progression of a protrusion relies on a number of in situ and ex situ factors that can be evaluated theoretically through modeling or via laboratory experimentation. However, it is essential to identify the dynamics and mechanism of protrusion outgrowth. This review article explores recent advances in alleviating metal dendrites in battery systems, specifically alkali metals. In detail, we address the challenges associated with battery breakdown, including the underlying mechanism of dendrite generation and swelling. We discuss the feasible solutions to mitigate the dendrites, as well as their pros and cons, highlighting future research directions. It is of great importance to analyze dendrite suppression within a pragmatic framework with synergy in order to discover a unique solution to ensure the viability of present (Li) and future-generation batteries (Na and K) for commercial use.
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- Centre of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage (CETEES), Institute of Research Hydro-Québec, 1806, Lionel-Boulet Blvd., Varennes, QC J3X 1S1, Canada
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- Department of Mining and Materials Engineering, McGill University, Wong Building, 3610 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A OC5, Canada;
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies, Basque Research and Technology Alliance, Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain;
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- Center for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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Liu Y, Barnscheidt Y, Peng M, Bettels F, Li T, He T, Ding F, Zhang L. A Biomass-Based Integral Approach Enables Li-S Full Pouch Cells with Exceptional Power Density and Energy Density. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2101182. [PMID: 34032382 PMCID: PMC8292852 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202101182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, as part of the post-lithium-ion batteries (post-LIBs), are expected to deliver significantly higher energy densities. Their power densities, however, are today considerably worse than that of the LIBs, limiting the Li-S batteries to very few specific applications that need low power and long working time. With the rapid development of single cell components (cathode, anode, or electrolyte) in the last few years, it is expected that an integrated approach can maximize the power density without compromising the energy density in a Li-S full cell. Here, this goal is achieved by using a novel biomass porous carbon matrix (PCM) in the anode, as well as N-Co9 S8 nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the cathode. The authors' approach unlocks the potential of the electrodes and enables the Li-S full pouch cells with unprecedented power densities and energy densities (325 Wh kg-1 and 1412 W kg-1 , respectively). This work addresses the problem of low power densities in the current Li-S technology, thus making the Li-S batteries a strong candidate in more application scenarios.
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- Yuping Liu
- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverAppelstrasse 2Hannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverSchneiderberg 39Hannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Electronic Materials and DevicesLeibniz University HannoverSchneiderberg 32Hannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverAppelstrasse 2Hannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverSchneiderberg 39Hannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverAppelstrasse 2Hannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverSchneiderberg 39Hannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverAppelstrasse 2Hannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverSchneiderberg 39Hannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverAppelstrasse 2Hannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverSchneiderberg 39Hannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverAppelstrasse 2Hannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverSchneiderberg 39Hannover30167Germany
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- Institute of Solid State PhysicsLeibniz University HannoverAppelstrasse 2Hannover30167Germany
- Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering (LNQE)Leibniz University HannoverSchneiderberg 39Hannover30167Germany
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Yang Q, Lu F, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Wang X, Pang Y, Zheng S. Li 2(BH 4)(NH 2) Nanoconfined in SBA-15 as Solid-State Electrolyte for Lithium Batteries. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11040946. [PMID: 33917809 PMCID: PMC8068180 DOI: 10.3390/nano11040946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Solid electrolytes with high Li-ion conductivity and electrochemical stability are very important for developing high-performance all-solid-state batteries. In this work, Li2(BH4)(NH2) is nanoconfined in the mesoporous silica molecule sieve (SBA-15) using a melting–infiltration approach. This electrolyte exhibits excellent Li-ion conduction properties, achieving a Li-ion conductivity of 5.0 × 10−3 S cm−1 at 55 °C, an electrochemical stability window of 0 to 3.2 V and a Li-ion transference number of 0.97. In addition, this electrolyte can enable the stable cycling of Li|Li2(BH4)(NH2)@SBA-15|TiS2 cells, which exhibit a reversible specific capacity of 150 mAh g−1 with a Coulombic efficiency of 96% after 55 cycles.
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Hoang Huy VP, So S, Hur J. Inorganic Fillers in Composite Gel Polymer Electrolytes for High-Performance Lithium and Non-Lithium Polymer Batteries. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:614. [PMID: 33804462 PMCID: PMC8001111 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Among the various types of polymer electrolytes, gel polymer electrolytes have been considered as promising electrolytes for high-performance lithium and non-lithium batteries. The introduction of inorganic fillers into the polymer-salt system of gel polymer electrolytes has emerged as an effective strategy to achieve high ionic conductivity and excellent interfacial contact with the electrode. In this review, the detailed roles of inorganic fillers in composite gel polymer electrolytes are presented based on their physical and electrochemical properties in lithium and non-lithium polymer batteries. First, we summarize the historical developments of gel polymer electrolytes. Then, a list of detailed fillers applied in gel polymer electrolytes is presented. Possible mechanisms of conductivity enhancement by the addition of inorganic fillers are discussed for each inorganic filler. Subsequently, inorganic filler/polymer composite electrolytes studied for use in various battery systems, including Li-, Na-, Mg-, and Zn-ion batteries, are discussed. Finally, the future perspectives and requirements of the current composite gel polymer electrolyte technologies are highlighted.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea; (V.P.H.H.); (S.S.)
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Li Y, Wang H. Composite Solid Electrolytes with NASICON-Type LATP and PVdF–HFP for Solid-State Lithium Batteries. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Yang Li
- Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Louisville, 332 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky 40292, United States
- Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, University of Louisville, 216 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky 40208, United States
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Louisville, 332 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky 40292, United States
- Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, University of Louisville, 216 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky 40208, United States
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Meng N, Lian F, Cui G. Macromolecular Design of Lithium Conductive Polymer as Electrolyte for Solid-State Lithium Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2005762. [PMID: 33346405 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202005762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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In the development of solid-state lithium batteries, solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) has drawn extensive concerns for its thermal and chemical stability, low density, and good processability. Especially SPE efficiently suppresses the formation of lithium dendrite and promotes battery safety. However, most of SPE is derived from the matrix with simple functional group, which suffers from low ionic conductivity, reduced mechanical properties after conductivity modification, bad electrochemical stability, and low lithium-ion transference number. Appling macromolecular design with multiple functional groups to polymer matrix is accepted as a strategy to solve the problems of SPE fundamentally. In this review, macromolecular design based on lithium conducting groups is summarized including copolymerization, network construction, and grafting. Meanwhile, the construction of single-ion conductor polymer is also focused herein. Moreover, synergistic effects between the designed matrix, lithium salt, and fillers are reviewed with the objective to further improve the performance of SPE. At last, future studies on macromolecular design are proposed in the development of SPE for solid-state batteries with high energy density and durability.
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- Nan Meng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, 266101, China
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Boyano I, Mainar AR, Blázquez JA, Kvasha A, Bengoechea M, de Meatza I, García-Martín S, Varez A, Sanz J, García-Alvarado F. Reduction of Grain Boundary Resistance of La 0.5Li 0.5TiO 3 by the Addition of Organic Polymers. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 11:nano11010061. [PMID: 33383856 PMCID: PMC7824476 DOI: 10.3390/nano11010061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The organic solvents that are widely used as electrolytes in lithium ion batteries present safety challenges due to their volatile and flammable nature. The replacement of liquid organic electrolytes by non-volatile and intrinsically safe ceramic solid electrolytes is an effective approach to address the safety issue. However, the high total resistance (bulk and grain boundary) of such compounds, especially at low temperatures, makes those solid electrolyte systems unpractical for many applications where high power and low temperature performance are required. The addition of small quantities of a polymer is an efficient and low cost approach to reduce the grain boundary resistance of inorganic solid electrolytes. Therefore, in this work, we study the ionic conductivity of different composites based on non-sintered lithium lanthanum titanium oxide (La0.5Li0.5TiO3) as inorganic ceramic material and organic polymers with different characteristics, added in low percentage (<15 wt.%). The proposed cheap composite solid electrolytes double the ionic conductivity of the less cost-effective sintered La0.5Li0.5TiO3.
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- Iker Boyano
- CIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (A.R.M.); (J.A.B.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (I.d.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-943309022; Fax: +34-943309136
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- CIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (A.R.M.); (J.A.B.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (I.d.M.)
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- CIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (A.R.M.); (J.A.B.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (I.d.M.)
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- CIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (A.R.M.); (J.A.B.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (I.d.M.)
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- CIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (A.R.M.); (J.A.B.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (I.d.M.)
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- CIDETEC, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), P Miramón 196, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain; (A.R.M.); (J.A.B.); (A.K.); (M.B.); (I.d.M.)
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. de la Universidad 3, Leganés, 28911 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Ionic Solids, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales (CSIC) Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain;
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- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, Boadilla del Monte, 28668 Madrid, Spain;
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Yu X, Xue L, Goodenough JB, Manthiram A. All‐Solid‐State Sodium Batteries with a Polyethylene Glycol Diacrylate–Na
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- Xingwen Yu
- Materials Science & Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science & Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science & Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712 USA
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- Materials Science & Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712 USA
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Lorca S, Santos F, Fernández Romero AJ. A Review of the Use of GPEs in Zinc-Based Batteries. A Step Closer to Wearable Electronic Gadgets and Smart Textiles. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2812. [PMID: 33260984 PMCID: PMC7761133 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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With the flourish of flexible and wearable electronics gadgets, the need for flexible power sources has become essential. The growth of this increasingly diverse range of devices boosted the necessity to develop materials for such flexible power sources such as secondary batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, sensors, dye-sensitized solar cells, etc. In that context, comprehensives studies on flexible conversion and energy storage devices have been released for other technologies such Li-ion standing out the importance of the research done lately in GPEs (gel polymer electrolytes) for energy conversion and storage. However, flexible zinc batteries have not received the attention they deserve within the flexible batteries field, which are destined to be one of the high rank players in the wearable devices future market. This review presents an extensive overview of the most notable or prominent gel polymeric materials, including biobased polymers, and zinc chemistries as well as its practical or functional implementation in flexible wearable devices. The ultimate aim is to highlight zinc-based batteries as power sources to fill a segment of the world flexible batteries future market.
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- Grupo de Materiales Avanzados para la Producción y Almacenamiento de Energía (MAPA), Campus de Alfonso XIII, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Cartagena, 30203 Murcia, Spain;
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- Grupo de Materiales Avanzados para la Producción y Almacenamiento de Energía (MAPA), Campus de Alfonso XIII, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Cartagena, 30203 Murcia, Spain;
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Han H, Wang T, Zhang Y, Nurpeissova A, Bakenov Z. Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous ZnO Framework as Dual-Functional Sulfur Host for High-Efficiency Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10112267. [PMID: 33207623 PMCID: PMC7697050 DOI: 10.3390/nano10112267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A three-dimensionally ordered macroporous ZnO (3DOM ZnO) framework was synthesized by a template method to serve as a sulfur host for lithium-sulfur batteries. The unique 3DOM structure along with an increased active surface area promotes faster and better electrolyte penetration accelerating ion/mass transfer. Moreover, ZnO as a polar metal oxide has a strong adsorption capacity for polysulfides, which makes the 3DOM ZnO framework an ideal immobilization agent and catalyst to inhibit the polysulfides shuttle effect and promote the redox reactions kinetics. As a result of the stated advantages, the S/3DOM ZnO composite delivered a high initial capacity of 1110 mAh g-1 and maintained a capacity of 991 mAh g-1 after 100 cycles at 0.2 C as a cathode in a lithium-sulfur battery. Even at a high C-rate of 3 C, the S/3DOM ZnO composite still provided a high capacity of 651 mAh g-1, as well as a high areal capacity (4.47 mAh cm-2) under high loading (5 mg cm-2).
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- Haisheng Han
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China; (H.H.); (T.W.)
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China; (H.H.); (T.W.)
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China; (H.H.); (T.W.)
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Materials Laminating Fabrication and Interface Control Technology, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (A.N.); (Z.B.)
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (A.N.); (Z.B.)
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The Study of Plasticized Solid Polymer Blend Electrolytes Based on Natural Polymers and Their Application for Energy Storage EDLC Devices. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12112531. [PMID: 33138114 PMCID: PMC7692196 DOI: 10.3390/polym12112531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this work, plasticized magnesium ion-conducting polymer blend electrolytes based on chitosan:methylcellulose (CS:MC) were prepared using a solution cast technique. Magnesium acetate [Mg(CH3COO)2] was used as a source of the ions. Nickel metal-complex [Ni(II)-complex)] was employed to expand the amorphous phase. For the ions dissociation enhancement, glycerol plasticizer was also engaged. Incorporating 42 wt% of the glycerol into the electrolyte system has been shown to improve the conductivity to 1.02 × 10−4 S cm−1. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that the electrolyte with the highest conductivity has a minimum crystallinity degree. The ionic transference number was estimated to be more than the electronic transference number. It is concluded that in CS:MC:Mg(CH3COO)2:Ni(II)-complex:glycerol, ions are the primary charge carriers. Results from linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) showed electrochemical stability to be 2.48 V. An electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC) based on activated carbon electrode and a prepared solid polymer electrolyte was constructed. The EDLC cell was then analyzed by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and galvanostatic charge–discharge methods. The CV test disclosed rectangular shapes with slight distortion, and there was no appearance of any redox currents on both anodic and cathodic parts, signifying a typical behavior of EDLC. The EDLC cell indicated a good cyclability of about (95%) for throughout of 200 cycles with a specific capacitance of 47.4 F/g.
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Voropaeva DY, Novikova SA, Yaroslavtsev AB. Polymer electrolytes for metal-ion batteries. RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1070/rcr4956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The results of studies on polymer electrolytes for metal-ion batteries are analyzed and generalized. Progress in this field of research is driven by the need for solid-state batteries characterized by safety and stable operation. At present, a number of polymer electrolytes with a conductivity of at least 10−4 S cm−1 at 25 °C were synthesized. Main types of polymer electrolytes are described, viz., polymer/salt electrolytes, composite polymer electrolytes containing inorganic particles and anion acceptors, and polymer electrolytes based on cation-exchange membranes. Ion transport mechanisms and various methods for increasing the ionic conductivity in these systems are discussed. Prospects of application of polymer electrolytes in lithium- and sodium-ion batteries are outlined.
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Kim WS, Vo TN, Kim IT. GeTe-TiC-C Composite Anodes for Li-Ion Storage. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13194222. [PMID: 32977464 PMCID: PMC7579072 DOI: 10.3390/ma13194222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Germanium boasts a high charge capacity, but it has detrimental effects on battery cycling life, owing to the significant volume expansion that it incurs after repeated recharging. Therefore, the fabrication of Ge composites including other elements is essential to overcome this hurdle. Herein, highly conductive Te is employed to prepare an alloy of germanium telluride (GeTe) with the addition of a highly conductive matrix comprising titanium carbide (TiC) and carbon (C) via high-energy ball milling (HEBM). The final alloy composite, GeTe-TiC-C, is used as a potential anode for lithium-ion cells. The GeTe-TiC-C composites having different combinations of TiC are characterized by electron microscopies and X-ray powder diffraction for structural and morphological analyses, which indicate that GeTe and TiC are evenly spread out in the carbon matrix. The GeTe electrode exhibits an unstable cycling life; however, the addition of higher amounts of TiC in GeTe offers much better electrochemical performance. Specifically, the GeTe-TiC (20%)-C and GeTe-TiC (30%)-C electrodes exhibited excellent reversible cyclability equivalent to 847 and 614 mAh g−1 after 400 cycles, respectively. Moreover, at 10 A g−1, stable capacity retentions of 78% for GeTe-TiC (20%)-C and 82% for GeTe-TiC (30%)-C were demonstrated. This proves that the developed GeTe-TiC-C anodes are promising for potential applications as anode candidates for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-31-750-8835; Fax: +82-31-750-5363
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Ma F, Wan Y, Wang X, Wang X, Liang J, Miao Z, Wang T, Ma C, Lu G, Han J, Huang Y, Li Q. Bifunctional Atomically Dispersed Mo-N 2/C Nanosheets Boost Lithium Sulfide Deposition/Decomposition for Stable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS NANO 2020; 14:10115-10126. [PMID: 32697910 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c03325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The sluggish kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPS) transformation is recognized as the main obstacle against the practical applications of the lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery. Inspired by molybdoenzymes in biological catalysis with stable Mo-S bonds, porous Mo-N-C nanosheets with atomically dispersed Mo-N2/C sites are developed as a S cathode to boost the LiPS adsorption and conversion for Li-S batteries. Thanks to its high intrinsic activity and the Mo-N2/C coordination structure, the rate capability and cycling stability of S/Mo-N-C are greatly improved compared with S/N-C due to the accelerated kinetics and suppressed shuttle effect. The S/Mo-N-C delivers a high reversible capacity of 743.9 mAh g-1 at 5 C rate and an extremely low capacity decay rate of 0.018% per cycle after 550 cycles at 2 C rate, outperforming most of the reported cathode materials. Density functional theory calculations suggest that the Mo-N2/C sites can bifunctionally lower the activation energy for Li2S4 to Li2S conversion and the decomposition barrier of Li2S, accounting for its inherently high activity toward LiPS transformation.
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- Feng Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, California State University Northridge, Northridge, California 91330, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Key Laboratory for Preparation and Application of Ordered Structural Materials of Guangdong Province, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, California State University Northridge, Northridge, California 91330, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die and Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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Reddy MV, Julien CM, Mauger A, Zaghib K. Sulfide and Oxide Inorganic Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Li Batteries: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E1606. [PMID: 32824170 PMCID: PMC7466729 DOI: 10.3390/nano10081606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Energy storage materials are finding increasing applications in our daily lives, for devices such as mobile phones and electric vehicles. Current commercial batteries use flammable liquid electrolytes, which are unsafe, toxic, and environmentally unfriendly with low chemical stability. Recently, solid electrolytes have been extensively studied as alternative electrolytes to address these shortcomings. Herein, we report the early history, synthesis and characterization, mechanical properties, and Li+ ion transport mechanisms of inorganic sulfide and oxide electrolytes. Furthermore, we highlight the importance of the fabrication technology and experimental conditions, such as the effects of pressure and operating parameters, on the electrochemical performance of all-solid-state Li batteries. In particular, we emphasize promising electrolyte systems based on sulfides and argyrodites, such as LiPS5Cl and β-Li3PS4, oxide electrolytes, bare and doped Li7La3Zr2O12 garnet, NASICON-type structures, and perovskite electrolyte materials. Moreover, we discuss the present and future challenges that all-solid-state batteries face for large-scale industrial applications.
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- Mogalahalli V. Reddy
- Centre of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage (CETEES), Institute of Research Hydro-Québec, 1806, Lionel-Boulet Blvd., Varennes, QC J3X 1S1, Canada;
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie (IMPMC), Sorbonne Université, UMR-CNRS 7590, 4 place Jussieu, 75252 Paris, France;
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et de Cosmochimie (IMPMC), Sorbonne Université, UMR-CNRS 7590, 4 place Jussieu, 75252 Paris, France;
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- Department of Mining and Materials Engineering, McGill University, Wong Building, 3610 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A OC5, Canada
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Mauger A, Julien CM. State-of-the-Art Electrode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E3453. [PMID: 32764379 PMCID: PMC7476023 DOI: 10.3390/ma13163453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) were investigated as recently as in the seventies. However, they have been overshadowed for decades, due to the success of lithium-ion batteries that demonstrated higher energy densities and longer cycle lives. Since then, the witness a re-emergence of the SIBs and renewed interest evidenced by an exponential increase of the publications devoted to them (about 9000 publications in 2019, more than 6000 in the first six months this year). This huge effort in research has led and is leading to an important and constant progress in the performance of the SIBs, which have conquered an industrial market and are now commercialized. This progress concerns all the elements of the batteries. We have already recently reviewed the salts and electrolytes, including solid electrolytes to build all-solid-state SIBs. The present review is then devoted to the electrode materials. For anodes, they include carbons, metal chalcogenide-based materials, intercalation-based and conversion reaction compounds (transition metal oxides and sulfides), intermetallic compounds serving as functional alloying elements. For cathodes, layered oxide materials, polyionic compounds, sulfates, pyrophosphates and Prussian blue analogs are reviewed. The electrode structuring is also discussed, as it impacts, importantly, the electrochemical performance. Attention is focused on the progress made in the last five years to report the state-of-the-art in the performance of the SIBs and justify the efforts of research.
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- Institut de Minéralogie, de Physique des Matériaux et Cosmochimie (IMPMC), Sorbonne Université, UMR CNRS 7590, 4 place Jussieu, 75252 Paris, France;
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Adair KR, Banis MN, Zhao Y, Bond T, Li R, Sun X. Temperature-Dependent Chemical and Physical Microstructure of Li Metal Anodes Revealed through Synchrotron-Based Imaging Techniques. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e2002550. [PMID: 32613685 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202002550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The Li metal anode has been long sought-after for application in Li metal batteries due to its high specific capacity (3860 mAh g-1 ) and low electrochemical potential (-3.04 V vs the standard hydrogen electrode). Nevertheless, the behavior of Li metal in different environments has been scarcely reported. Herein, the temperature-dependent behavior of Li metal anodes in carbonate electrolyte from the micro- to macroscales are explored with advanced synchrotron-based characterization techniques such as X-ray computed tomography and energy-dependent X-ray fluorescence mapping. The importance of testing methodology is exemplified, and the electrochemical behavior and failure modes of Li anodes cycled at different temperatures are discussed. Moreover, the origin of cycling performance at different temperatures is identified through analysis of Coulombic efficiencies, surface morphology, and the chemical composition of the solid electrolyte interphase in quasi-3D space with energy-dependent X-ray fluorescence mappings coupled with micro-X-ray absorption near edge structure. This work provides new characterization methods for Li metal anodes and serves as an important basis toward the understanding of their electrochemical behavior in carbonate electrolytes at different temperatures.
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- Keegan R Adair
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Canadian Light Source, Saskatoon, SK, S79 2V3, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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