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Cheng B, Zheng Z, Yin X. Recent Progress on the Air-Stable Battery Materials for Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2307726. [PMID: 38072644 PMCID: PMC10853717 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) offer numerous advantages in terms of safety and theoretical specific energy density. However, their main components namely lithium metal anode, solid-state electrolyte, and cathode, show chemical instability when exposed to humid air, which results in low capacities and poor cycling stability. Recent studies have shown that bioinspired hydrophobic materials with low specific surface energies can protect battery components from corrosion caused by humid air. Air-stable inorganic materials that densely cover the surface of battery components can also provide protection, which improves the storage stability of the battery components, broadens their processing conditions, and ultimately decreases their processing costs while enhancing their safety. In this review, the mechanism behind the surface structural degradation of battery components and the resulting consequences are discussed. Subsequently, recent strategies are reviewed to address this issue from the perspectives of lithium metal anodes, solid-state electrolytes, and cathodes. Finally, a brief conclusion is provided on the current strategies and fabrication suggestions for future safe air-stable SSLMBs.
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- Bingbing Cheng
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing TechnologyWuhan Textile UniversityWuhan430073China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer MaterialsHubei UniversityWuhan430062China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing TechnologyWuhan Textile UniversityWuhan430073China
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Naren T, Jiang R, Kuang GC, Zhou L, Chen L. Functional Polymers as Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interfaces for Stabilizing Lithium Metal Anode. ChemSusChem 2024; 17:e202301228. [PMID: 37718309 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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The practical implementation of the lithium metal anode (LMA) has long been pursued due to its extremely high specific capacity and low electrochemical equilibrium potential. However, the unstable interfaces resulting from lithium ultrahigh reactivity have significantly hindered the use of LMA. This instability directly leads to dendrite growth behavior, dead lithium, low Coulombic efficiency, and even safety concerns. Therefore, artificial solid electrolyte interfaces (ASEI) with enhanced physicochemical and electrochemistry properties have been explored to stabilize LMA. Polymer materials, with their flexible structures and multiple functional groups, offer a promising way for structurally designing ASEIs to address the challenges faced by LMA. This Concept demonstrates an overview of polymer ASEIs with different functionalities, such as providing uniform lithium ion and single-ion transportation, inhibiting side reactions, possessing self-healing ability, and improving air stability. Furthermore, challenges and prospects for the future application of polymeric ASEIs in commercial lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are also discussed.
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- Tuoya Naren
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
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Fan S, Liu H, Bi S, Meng X, Zhong H, Zhang Q, Xie Y, Xue J. Optimization of Sodium Storage Performance by Structure Engineering in Nickel-Cobalt-Sulfide. ChemSusChem 2023; 16:e202300435. [PMID: 37096686 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The development of high-performance electrode materials is crucial for the advancement of sodium ion batteries (SIBs), and NiCo2 S4 has been identified as a promising anode material due to its high theoretical capacity and abundant redox centers. However, its practical application in SIBs is hampered by issues such as severe volume variations and poor cycle stability. Herein, the Mn-doped NiCo2 S4 @graphene nanosheets (GNs) composite electrodes with hollow nanocages were designed using a structure engineering method to relieve the volume expansion and improve the transport kinetics and conductivity of the NiCo2 S4 electrode during cycling. Physical characterization and electrochemical tests, combined with density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that the resulting 3 % Mn-NCS@GNs electrode demonstrates excellent electrochemical performance (352.9 mAh g-1 at 200 mA g-1 after 200 cycles, and 315.3 mAh g-1 at 5000 mA g-1 ). This work provides a promising strategy for enhancing the sodium storage performance of metal sulfide electrodes.
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- Shanshan Fan
- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117573, Singapore
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
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- School of Marine Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai, 264209, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117573, Singapore
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117573, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117573, Singapore
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Hou Y, Chen Z, Zhang R, Cui H, Yang Q, Zhi C. Recent advances and interfacial challenges in solid-state electrolytes for rechargeable Li-air batteries. Exploration (Beijing) 2023; 3:20220051. [PMID: 37933378 PMCID: PMC10624384 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20220051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Among the promising batteries for electric vehicles, rechargeable Li-air (O2) batteries (LABs) have risen keen interest due to their high energy density. However, safety issues of conventional nonaqueous electrolytes remain the bottleneck of practical implementation of LABs. Solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) with non-flammable and eco-friendly properties are expected to alleviate their safety concerns, which have become a research focus in the research field of LABs. Herein, we present a systematic review on the progress of SSEs for rechargeable LABs, mainly focusing on the interfacial issues existing between the SSEs and electrodes. The discussion highlights the challenges and feasible strategies for designing suitable SSEs for LABs.
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- Yue Hou
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloonHong KongP. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloonHong KongP. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloonHong KongP. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloonHong KongP. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloonHong KongP. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCity University of Hong KongKowloonHong KongP. R. China
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Liu T, Zhao S, Xiong Q, Yu J, Wang J, Huang G, Ni M, Zhang X. Reversible Discharge Products in Li-Air Batteries. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2208925. [PMID: 36502282 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Lithium-air (Li-air) batteries stand out among the post-Li-ion batteries due to their high energy density, which has rapidly progressed in the past years. Regarding the fundamental mechanism of Li-air batteries that discharge products produced and decomposed during charging and recharging progress, the reversibility of products closely affects the battery performance. Along with the upsurge of the mainstream discharge products lithium peroxide, with devoted efforts to screening electrolytes, constructing high-efficiency cathodes, and optimizing anodes, much progress is made in the fundamental understanding and performance. However, the limited advancement is insufficient. In this case, the investigations of other discharge products, including lithium hydroxide, lithium superoxide, lithium oxide, and lithium carbonate, emerge and bring breakthroughs for the Li-air battery technologies. To deepen the understanding of the electrochemical reactions and conversions of discharge products in the battery, recent advances in the various discharge products, mainly focusing on the growth and decomposition mechanisms and the determining factors are systematically reviewed. The perspectives for Li-air batteries on the fundamental development of discharge products and future applications are also provided.
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- Tong Liu
- Building Energy Research Group, Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518057, P. R. China
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- Building Energy Research Group, Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
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- Building Energy Research Group, Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
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- Building Energy Research Group, Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, P. R. China
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Liu N, Liang Z, Yang F, Wang X, Zhong J, Gui X, Yang G, Zeng Z, Yu D. Flexible Solid-State Metal-Air Batteries: The Booming of Portable Energy Supplies. ChemSusChem 2023; 16:e202202192. [PMID: 36567256 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202202192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The rapid development of portable and wearable electronics has given rise to new challenges and provoked research in flexible, lightweight, and affordable energy storage devices. Flexible solid-state metal-air batteries (FSSMABs) are considered promising candidates, owing to their large energy density, mechanical flexibility, and durability. However, the practical applications of FSSMABs require further improvement to meet the demands of long-term stability, high power density, and large operating voltage. This Review presents a detailed discussion of innovative electrocatalysts for the air cathode, followed by a sequential overview of high-performance solid-state electrolytes and metal anodes, and a summary of the current challenges and future perspectives of FSSMABs to promote practical application and large-scale commercialization in the near future.
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- Ning Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer-Based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 528478, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer-Based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronic Materials and Wearable Devices, Nanotechnology Research Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer-Based Composites of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
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Wang J, Chen Y, Zhao Y, Yao C, Liu Y, Liu X. CO 2 Capture Membrane for Long-Cycle Lithium-Air Battery. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052024. [PMID: 36903270 PMCID: PMC10003791 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Lithium-air batteries (LABs) have attracted extensive attention due to their ultra-high energy density. At present, most LABs are operated in pure oxygen (O2) since carbon dioxide (CO2) under ambient air will participate in the battery reaction and generate an irreversible by-product of lithium carbonate (Li2CO3), which will seriously affect the performance of the battery. Here, to solve this problem, we propose to prepare a CO2 capture membrane (CCM) by loading activated carbon encapsulated with lithium hydroxide (LiOH@AC) onto activated carbon fiber felt (ACFF). The effect of the LiOH@AC loading amount on ACFF has been carefully investigated, and CCM has an ultra-high CO2 adsorption performance (137 cm3 g-1) and excellent O2 transmission performance by loading 80 wt% LiOH@AC onto ACFF. The optimized CCM is further applied as a paster on the outside of the LAB. As a result, the specific capacity performance of LAB displays a sharp increase from 27,948 to 36,252 mAh g-1, and the cycle time is extended from 220 h to 310 h operating in a 4% CO2 concentration environment. The concept of carbon capture paster opens a simple and direct way for LABs operating in the atmosphere.
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Li J, Meng Y, Xiao D. Multi‐Functional Membrane for Air‐Proof and High Temperature‐Stable Li Metal Batteries. ChemElectroChem 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202200983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Jianming Li
- Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China
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- Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China
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- Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China
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Gao Z, Temprano I, Lei J, Tang L, Li J, Grey CP, Liu T. Recent Progress in Developing a LiOH-Based Reversible Nonaqueous Lithium-Air Battery. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2201384. [PMID: 36063023 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The realization of practical nonaqueous lithium-air batteries (LABs) calls for novel strategies to address their numerous theoretical and technical challenges. LiOH formation/decomposition has recently been proposed as a promising alternative route to cycling LABs via Li2 O2 . Herein, the progress in developing LiOH-based nonaqueous LABs is reviewed. Various catalytic systems, either soluble or solid-state, that can activate a LiOH-based electrochemistry are compared in detail, with emphasis in providing an updated understanding of the oxygen reduction and evolution reactions in nonaqueous media. We identify the key factors that can switch the cell chemistry between Li2 O2 and LiOH and highlight the debate around these routes, as well as rationalize potential causes for these opposing opinions. The identities of the reaction intermediates, activity of redox mediators and additives, location of reaction interfaces, causes of parasitic reactions, as well as the effect of CO2 on the LiOH electrochemistry, all play a critical role in altering the relative rates of a series of interconnected reactions and all warrant further investigation.
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- Zongyan Gao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Chemistry Department, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, UK
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Chemistry Department, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, UK
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, No. 1239, Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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Li R, Fan Y, Zhao C, Hu A, Zhou B, He M, Chen J, Yan Z, Pan Y, Long J. Air-Stable Protective Layers for Lithium Anode Achieving Safe Lithium Metal Batteries. Small Methods 2023; 7:e2201177. [PMID: 36529700 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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With markedly expansive demand in energy storage devices, rechargeable batteries will concentrate on achieving the high energy density and adequate security, especially under harsh operating conditions. Considering the high capacity (3860 mA h g-1 ) and low electrochemical potential (-3.04 V vs the standard hydrogen electrode), lithium metal is identified as one of the most promising anode materials, which has sparked a research boom. However, the intrinsically high reactivity triggers a repeating fracture/reconstruction process of the solid electrolyte interphase, side reactions with electrolyte and lithium dendrites, detrimental to the electrochemical performance of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). Even worse, when exposed to air, lithium metal will suffer severe atmospheric corrosion, especially the reaction with moisture, leading to grievous safety hazards. To settle these troubles, constructing air-stable protective layers (ASPLs) is an effective solution. In this review, besides the necessity of ASPLs is highlighted, the modified design criteria, focusing on enhancing chemical/mechanical stability and controlling ion flux, are proposed. Correspondingly, current research progress is comprehensively summarized and discussed. Finally, the perspectives of developing applicable lithium metal anodes (LMAs) are put forward. This review guides the direction for the practical use of LMAs, further pushing the evolution of safe and stable LMBs.
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- Runjing Li
- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610059, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610059, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610054, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610059, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Dongsanlu, Erxianqiao, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610059, P. R. China
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Ren L, Zhang BW. Room temperature liquid metals for flexible alkali metal-chalcogen batteries. Exploration 2022; 2:20210182. [PMID: 37325500 PMCID: PMC10190926 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexibility has become a certain trend in the development of secondary batteries to meet the requirements of wide portability and applicability. On account of their intrinsic high energy density, flexible alkali metal-chalcogen batteries are attracting increasing interest. Although great advances have been made in promoting the electrochemical performance of metal-S or metal-Se batteries, explorations on flexible chalcogen-based batteries are still limited. Extensive and rational use of soft materials for electrodes is the main bottleneck. The re-emergence of safe liquid metals (LMs), which provide an ideal combination of metallic and fluidic properties at room temperature, offers a fascinating paradigm for constructing flexible chalcogen batteries. They may provide dendrite-free anodes and restrain the dissolution of polysulfides and polyselenides for cathodes. From this perspective, we elaborate on the appealing features of LMs for the construction of flexible metal-chalcogen batteries. Recent advances on LM-based battery are discussed, covering novel liquid alkali metals as anodes and LM-sulfur hybrids as cathodes, with the focus placed on durable high-energy-density output and self-healing flexible capability. At last, perspectives are proposed on the future development of LM-based chalcogen batteries, and the viable strategies to meet the current challenges that are obstructing more practical flexible chalcogen batteries.
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- Long Ren
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, International School of Materials Science and Engineering Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan P. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute of Innovative Materials University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus North Wollongong New South Wales Australia
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Chongqing University Chongqing P. R. China
- Center of Advanced Energy Technology and Electrochemistry, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies Chongqing University Chongqing P. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute of Innovative Materials University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus North Wollongong New South Wales Australia
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Zhang S, Cheng B, Fang Y, Dang D, Shen X, Li Z, Wu M, Hong Y, Liu Q. Inhibition of lithium dendrites and dead lithium by an ionic liquid additive toward safe and stable lithium metal anodes. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zhou L, Zhao M, Chen X, Zhou J, Wu M, Wu N. A hydrophobic artificial solid-interphase-protective layer with fast self-healable capability for stable lithium metal anodes. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1323-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wen X, Zhu X, Wu Y, Wang Y, Man Z, Lv Z, Wang X. A hydrophobic membrane to enable lithium-air batteries to operate in ambient air with a long cycle life. Electrochim Acta 2022; 421:140517. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Matsuda S, Ono M, Yamaguchi S, Uosaki K. Criteria for evaluating lithium-air batteries in academia to correctly predict their practical performance in industry. Mater Horiz 2022; 9:856-863. [PMID: 34905592 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh01546j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Although the market share for Li-ion batteries (LiBs) has continuously expanded, the limited theoretical energy density of conventional LiBs will no longer meet the advanced energy storage requirements. Lithium-air batteries (LABs) are potential candidates for next-generation rechargeable batteries because of their extremely high theoretical energy density. However, the reported values for the actual energy density of LABs are much lower than those for LiBs, mainly due to the excess amount of electrolyte in the cell. In the present review article, the practical energy density is estimated for the representative LABs reported in academia, and the critical factors for improving the energy density of LABs are summarized. The criteria for evaluating LABs in laboratory-based experiments are also proposed for accurately predicting the performance of practical cells in industry.
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- Shoichi Matsuda
- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan.
- NIMS-SoftBank Advanced Technologies Development Center, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan.
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- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan.
- NIMS-SoftBank Advanced Technologies Development Center, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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- Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan.
- NIMS-SoftBank Advanced Technologies Development Center, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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Lei J, Gao Z, Tang L, Zhong L, Li J, Zhang Y, Liu T. Coupling Water-Proof Li Anodes with LiOH-Based Cathodes Enables Highly Rechargeable Lithium-Air Batteries Operating in Ambient Air. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2022; 9:e2103760. [PMID: 34894094 PMCID: PMC8811808 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202103760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Realizing an energy-dense, highly rechargeable nonaqueous lithium-oxygen battery in ambient air remains a big challenge because the active materials of the typical high-capacity cathode (Li2 O2 ) and anode (Li metal) are unstable in air. Herein, a novel lithium-oxygen full cell coupling a lithium anode protected by a composite layer of polyethylene oxide (PEO)/lithium aluminum titanium phosphate (LATP)/wax to a LiOH-based cathode is constructed. The protected lithium is stable in air and water, and permits reversible, dendrite-free lithium stripping/plating in a wet nonaqueous electrolyte under ambient air. The LiOH-based full cell reaction is immune to moisture (up to 99% humidity) in air and exhibits a much better resistance to CO2 contamination than Li2 O2 , resulting in a more consistent electrochemistry in the long term. The current approach of coupling a protected lithium anode with a LiOH-based cathode holds promise for developing a long-life, high-energy lithium-air battery capable of operating in the ambient atmosphere.
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- Jiang Lei
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityNo. 1239, Siping RoadShanghai200092P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityNo. 1239, Siping RoadShanghai200092P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityNo. 1239, Siping RoadShanghai200092P. R. China
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- SEU‐FEI Nano‐Pico CenterKey Laboratory of MEMS of Ministry of EducationSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityNo. 1239, Siping RoadShanghai200092P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityNo. 1239, Siping RoadShanghai200092P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Assessment and SustainabilitySchool of Chemical Science and EngineeringTongji UniversityNo. 1239, Siping RoadShanghai200092P. R. China
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XIE X, YANG Z, ZHANG J, XIA B. Discharge Performance of the Non-rechargeable Lithium-air Batteries with a Waterproof and Breathable Film in an Open Environment. ELECTROCHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.5796/electrochemistry.21-00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Xiaohua XIE
- Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Guizhou Meiling Power Sources Co., Ltd
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- Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Ng SF, Lau MYL, Ong WJ. Lithium-Sulfur Battery Cathode Design: Tailoring Metal-Based Nanostructures for Robust Polysulfide Adsorption and Catalytic Conversion. Adv Mater 2021; 33:e2008654. [PMID: 33811420 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202008654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have a high specific energy capacity and density of 1675 mAh g-1 and 2670 Wh kg-1 , respectively, rendering them among the most promising successors for lithium-ion batteries. However, there are myriads of obstacles in the practical application and commercialization of Li-S batteries, including the low conductivity of sulfur and its discharge products (Li2 S/Li2 S2 ), volume expansion of sulfur electrode, and the polysulfide shuttle effect. Hence, immense attention has been devoted to rectifying these issues, of which the application of metal-based compounds (i.e., transition metal, metal phosphides, sulfides, oxides, carbides, nitrides, phosphosulfides, MXenes, hydroxides, and metal-organic frameworks) as sulfur hosts is profiled as a fascinating strategy to hinder the polysulfide shuttle effect stemming from the polar-polar interactions between the metal compounds and polysulfides. This review encompasses the fundamental electrochemical principles of Li-S batteries and insights into the interactions between the metal-based compounds and the polysulfides, with emphasis on the intimate structure-activity relationship corroborated with theoretical calculations. Additionally, the integration of conductive carbon-based materials to ameliorate the existing adsorptive abilities of the metal-based compound is systematically discussed. Lastly, the challenges and prospects toward the smart design of catalysts for the future development of practical Li-S batteries are presented.
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- Sue-Faye Ng
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
- Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT), Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
- Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT), Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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Zhao J, Xu Y, Chen J, Tao L, Ou C, Lv W, Zhong S. A phthalocyanine-grafted MA-VA framework polymer as a high performance anode material for lithium/sodium-ion batteries. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:9858-9870. [PMID: 34195718 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt01400e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A porous MA-VA-PcNi polymer was prepared by grafting nickel phthalocyanine (PcNi) onto the main chain of a maleic anhydride-vinyl acetate (MA-VA) polymer, and an MA-VA-PcNi electrode is prepared by electrospinning technology to inhibit the agglomeration of the active powder effectively, which produces spherical particles with a diameter of 100-300 nm. The synthesized MA-VA-PcNi polymer is used as the anode for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, exhibiting excellent energy storage behaviors. The MA-VA-PcNi/Li battery displays a high capacity of 610 mA h g-1 and can still remain at 507 mA h g-1 with a retention rate of 83.1% after 400 cycles at a current density of 200 mA g-1. Even at a high current density of 2 A g-1, the specific capacity can remain at 195 mA h g-1. In addition, the MA-VA-PcNi/Na battery displays a high capacity of 336 mA h g-1 and can still remain at 278 mA h g-1 with a retention rate of 82.7% after 400 cycles at a current density of 100 mA g-1. A high specific capacity of 164 mA h g-1 can also be achieved at a high current density of 1 A g-1. After nickel phthalocyanine (PcNi) was grafted onto the MA-VA polymer, aggregation between phthalocyanine rings was effectively prevented, and this exposes more active sites. At the same time, the spherical particles obtained by electrospinning technology further improve the dispersion and increase the number of active sites of the active materials. Finally, the electrode materials show excellent energy storage behavior for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, which provides a new idea for designing high-performance energy storage materials for organic electrodes.
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- Jianjun Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Power Batteries and Materials, Jiangxi University of Sciences and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Power Batteries and Materials, Jiangxi University of Sciences and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Power Batteries and Materials, Jiangxi University of Sciences and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Power Batteries and Materials, Jiangxi University of Sciences and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Power Batteries and Materials, Jiangxi University of Sciences and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Power Batteries and Materials, Jiangxi University of Sciences and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Power Batteries and Materials, Jiangxi University of Sciences and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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Qiu F, Ren S, Zhang X, He P, Zhou H. A high efficiency electrolyte enables robust inorganic-organic solid electrolyte interfaces for fast Li metal anode. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2021; 66:897-903. [PMID: 36654238 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2021.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Developing a high-rate Li metal anode with superior reversibility is a prerequisite for fast-charging Li metal batteries. However, the build-up of large concentration gradients under high current density leads to inhomogeneous Li deposition and unstable passivation layers of Li metal, resulting in lower Coulombic efficiency. Here we report a concentrated dual-salts LiFSI-LiNO3/DOL electrolyte to improve the high-rate performance of Li metal anode. Sufficient Li salts help passivate the fresh Li deposition quickly. Further, DOL contributes to the formation of flexible organic layers that can accommodate the rapid volume change of Li metal upon cycling. Li metal in the electrolyte remains stable over 240 cycles with the average Coulombic efficiency of 99.14% under a high current density of 8.0 mA cm-2.
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ConspectusIt is a permanent issue for modern society to develop high-energy-density, low-cost, and safe batteries to promote technological innovation and revolutionize the human lifestyle. However, the current popular Li-ion batteries are approaching their ceiling in energy density, and thus other battery systems with more power need to be proposed and studied to guide this revolution. Lithium-air batteries are among the candidates for next-generation batteries because of their high energy density (3500 Wh/kg). The past 20 years have witnessed rapid developments of lithium-air batteries in electrochemistry and material engineering with scientists' collaboration from all over the world. Despite these advances, the investigation on Li-air batteries is still in its infancy, and many bottleneck problems, including fundamental and application difficulties, are waiting to be resolved. For the electrolyte, it is prone to be attacked by intermediates (LiO2, O2-, 1O2, O22-) and decomposed at high voltage, accompanying side reactions that will induce cathode passivation. For the lithium anode, it can be corroded severely by H2O and the side products, thus protection methods are urgently needed. As an integrated system, the realization of high-performance Li-air batteries requires the three components to be optimized simultaneously.In this Account, we are going to summarize our progress for optimizing Li-air batteries in the past decade, including air-electrochemistry and anode optimization. Air-electrochemistry involves the interactions among electrolytes, cathodes, and air, which is a complex issue to understand. The search for stable electrolytes is first introduced because at the early age of its development, the use of incompatible Li-ion battery electrolytes leads to some misunderstandings and troubles in the advances of Li-air batteries. After finding suitable electrolytes for Li-air batteries, the fundamental research in the reaction mechanism starts to boom, and the performance has achieved great improvement. Then, air electrode engineering is introduced to give a general design principle. Examples of carbon-based cathodes and all-metal cathodes are discussed. In addition, to understand the influence of air components on Li-air batteries, the electro-activity of N2 has been tested and the role of CO2 in Li-O2/CO2 has been refreshed. Following this, the strategies for anode optimization, including constructing artificial films, introducing hydrophobic polymer electrolytes, adding electrolyte additives, and designing alloy anodes, have been discussed. Finally, we advocate researchers in this field to conduct cell level optimizations and consider their application scenarios to promote the commercialization of Li-air batteries in the near future.
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- Kai Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Ma T, Wang R, Jin S, Zheng S, Li L, Shi J, Cai Y, Liang J, Tao Z. Functionalized Boron Nitride-Based Modification Layer as Ion Regulator Toward Stable Lithium Anode at High Current Densities. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2021; 13:391-399. [PMID: 33395249 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c16354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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It is difficult to achieve higher energy density with the existing system of lithium (Li)-ion batteries. As a powerful candidate, Li metal batteries are in the renaissance. Unfortunately, the uncontrolled growth process of Li dendrites has limited their actual application. Hence, inhibiting the formation and spread of Li dendrites has become an enormous challenge. Herein, a novel composite separator is developed with functionalized boron nitride nanosheet modification layer as a Li-ion regulator to regulate Li-ion fluxes. The composite separator contains abundant polar groups and nanoscale channels and could achieve uniform electrochemical deposition via the lithiophilic effect and shunting action. Under the synergy influence of the lithiophilic effect and shunting action, Li dendrites are effectively suppressed. As proof, the Li||Li symmetrical cells with composite separators can circulate steadily for a long time under high current densities (10 mA cm-2, 800 h). Moreover, the LiFePO4||Li full cells display excellent long cycling performance (82% retention after 800 cycles).
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- Tao Ma
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Kai Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resources Utilization Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun Jilin 130022 China
- University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Physical Science and Engineering Division King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thu situ Designing a Gradient wal 23955‐6900 Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resources Utilization Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun Jilin 130022 China
- University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 China
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Xiong Q, Huang G, Zhang XB. High-Capacity and Stable Li-O 2 Batteries Enabled by a Trifunctional Soluble Redox Mediator. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:19311-19319. [PMID: 32692471 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202009064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Li-O2 batteries with ultrahigh theoretical energy densities usually suffer from low practical discharge capacities and inferior cycling stability owing to the cathode passivation caused by insulating discharge products and by-products. Here, a trifunctional ether-based redox mediator, 2,5-di-tert-butyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene (DBDMB), is introduced into the electrolyte to capture reactive O2 - and alleviate the rigorous oxidative environment of Li-O2 batteries. Thanks to the strong solvation effect of DBDMB towards Li+ and O2 - , it not only reduces the formation of by-products (a high Li2 O2 yield of 96.6 %), but also promotes the solution growth of large-sized Li2 O2 particles, avoiding the passivation of cathode as well as enabling a large discharge capacity. Moreover, DBDMB makes the oxidization of Li2 O2 and the decomposition of main by-products (Li2 CO3 and LiOH) proceed in a highly effective manner, prolonging the stability of Li-O2 batteries (243 cycles at 1000 mAh g-1 and 1000 mA g-1 ).
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- Qi Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Qi Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials Ministry of Education Department of Materials Science and Engineering Jilin University Changchun 130022 P. R. China
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- Physical Science and Engineering Division King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130022 P. R. China
- University of Science and Technology of China Hefei 230026 P. R. China
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Wang Y, Wu M, Wang K, Chen J, Yu T, Song S. Fe 3O 4@N-Doped Interconnected Hierarchical Porous Carbon and Its 3D Integrated Electrode for Oxygen Reduction in Acidic Media. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2020; 7:2000407. [PMID: 32714753 PMCID: PMC7375250 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202000407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The rational design of electrode structure with catalysts adequately utilized is of vital importance for future fuel cells. Herein, a novel 3D oriented wholly integrated electrode comprising core-shell Fe3O4@N-doped-C (Fe3O4@NC) nanoparticles embedded into N-doped ordered interconnected hierarchical porous carbon (denoted as Fe3O4@NC/NHPC) is developed for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The as-prepared catalyst possesses novel structure and efficient active sites. In rotating disk electrode measurements, the Fe3O4@NC/NHPC exhibits almost identical ORR electrocatalytic activity, superior durability, and much better methanol tolerance compared with the commercial Pt/C in acidic media. To the authors' knowledge, this is among the best non-precious-metal ORR catalysts reported so far. Importantly, the Fe3O4@NC/NHPC is successfully in situ assembled onto carbon paper by the electrophoresis method to obtain a well-designed 3D-ordered electrode. With improved mass transfer and maximized active sites for ORR, the 3D-oriented wholly integrated electrode shows superior performance to the one fabricated by the traditional method.
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- Yi Wang
- The Key Lab of Low‐Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhou510275China
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- The Key Lab of Low‐Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhou510275China
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- The Key Lab of Low‐Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhou510275China
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- The Key Lab of Low‐Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhou510275China
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- The Key Lab of Low‐Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhou510275China
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- The Key Lab of Low‐Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong ProvinceSchool of Chemical Engineering and TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringSun Yat‐sen UniversityGuangzhou510275China
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- Haohan Yu
- Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of ChemistryBeihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of ChemistryBeihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of ChemistryBeihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of EducationSchool of ChemistryBeihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
- International Research Institute for Multidisciplinary ScienceBeihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical EngineeringBeihang University Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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Wang H, Tang Y. Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interphase Acting as “Armor” to Protect the Anode Materials for High-performance Lithium-ion Battery. Chem Res Chin Univ 2020; 36:402-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-020-0091-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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