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Wang J, Zhu YF, Su Y, Guo JX, Chen S, Liu HK, Dou SX, Chou SL, Xiao Y. Routes to high-performance layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4230-4301. [PMID: 38477330 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00929g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
Abstract
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are experiencing a large-scale renaissance to supplement or replace expensive lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and low energy density lead-acid batteries in electrical energy storage systems and other applications. In this case, layered oxide materials have become one of the most popular cathode candidates for SIBs because of their low cost and comparatively facile synthesis method. However, the intrinsic shortcomings of layered oxide cathodes, which severely limit their commercialization process, urgently need to be addressed. In this review, inherent challenges associated with layered oxide cathodes for SIBs, such as their irreversible multiphase transition, poor air stability, and low energy density, are systematically summarized and discussed, together with strategies to overcome these dilemmas through bulk phase modulation, surface/interface modification, functional structure manipulation, and cationic and anionic redox optimization. Emphasis is placed on investigating variations in the chemical composition and structural configuration of layered oxide cathodes and how they affect the electrochemical behavior of the cathodes to illustrate how these issues can be addressed. The summary of failure mechanisms and corresponding modification strategies of layered oxide cathodes presented herein provides a valuable reference for scientific and practical issues related to the development of SIBs.
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- Jingqiang Wang
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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Chen J, Yang Z, Xu X, Qiao Y, Zhou Z, Hao Z, Chen X, Liu Y, Wu X, Zhou X, Li L, Chou SL. Nonflammable Succinonitrile-Based Deep Eutectic Electrolyte for Intrinsically Safe High-Voltage Sodium-Ion Batteries. Adv Mater 2024:e2400169. [PMID: 38607696 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400169] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
Abstract
Intrinsically safe sodium-ion batteries are considered as a promising candidate for large-scale energy storage systems. However, the high flammability of conventional electrolytes may pose serious safety threats and even explosions. Herein, a strategy of constructing a deep eutectic electrolyte is proposed to boost the safety and electrochemical performance of succinonitrile (SN)-based electrolyte. The strong hydrogen bond between S═O of 1,3,2-dioxathiolane-2,2-dioxide (DTD) and the α-H of SN endows the enhanced safety and compatibility of SN with Lewis bases. Meanwhile, the DTD participates in the inner Na+ sheath and weakens the coordination number of SN. The unique solvation configuration promotes the formation of robust gradient inorganic-rich electrode-electrolyte interphase, and merits stable cycling of half-cells in a wide temperature range, with a capacity retention of 82.8% after 800 cycles (25 °C) and 86.3% after 100 cycles (60 °C). Correspondingly, the full cells deliver tremendous improvement in cycling stability and rate performance.
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- Jian Chen
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Jia XB, Wang J, Liu YF, Zhu YF, Li JY, Li YJ, Chou SL, Xiao Y. Facilitating Layered Oxide Cathodes Based on Orbital Hybridization for Sodium-Ion Batteries: Marvelous Air Stability, Controllable High Voltage, and Anion Redox Chemistry. Adv Mater 2024; 36:e2307938. [PMID: 37910130 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307938] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Layered oxides have become the research focus of cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to the low cost, simple synthesis process, and high specific capacity. However, the poor air stability, unstable phase structure under high voltage, and slow anionic redox kinetics hinder their commercial application. In recent years, the concept of manipulating orbital hybridization has been proposed to simultaneously regulate the microelectronic structure and modify the surface chemistry environment intrinsically. In this review, the hybridization modes between atoms in 3d/4d transition metal (TM) orbitals and O 2p orbitals near the region of the Fermi energy level (EF) are summarized based on orbital hybridization theory and first-principles calculations as well as various sophisticated characterizations. Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms are explored from macro-scale to micro-scale, including enhancing air stability, modulating high working voltage, and stabilizing anionic redox chemistry. Meanwhile, the origin, formation conditions, and different types of orbital hybridization, as well as its application in layered oxide cathodes are presented, which provide insights into the design and preparation of cathode materials. Ultimately, the main challenges in the development of orbital hybridization and its potential for the production application are also discussed, pointing out the route for high-performance practical sodium layered oxide cathodes.
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- Xin-Bei Jia
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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Zhou X, Wen B, Cai Y, Chen X, Li L, Zhao Q, Chou SL, Li F. Interfacial Engineering for Oriented Crystal Growth toward Dendrite-Free Zn Anode for Aqueous Zinc Metal Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202402342. [PMID: 38491787 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402342] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Zn deposition with a surface-preferred (002) crystal plane has attracted extensive attention due to its inhibited dendrite growth and side reactions. However, the nucleation and growth of the Zn(002) crystal plane are closely related to the interfacial properties. Herein, oriented growth of Zn(002) crystal plane is realized on Ag-modified surface that is directly visualized by in situ atomic force microscopy. A solid solution HCP-Zn (~1.10 at. % solubility of Ag, 30 °C) is formed on the Ag coated Zn foil (Zn@Ag) and possesses the same crystal structure as Zn to reduce its nucleation barrier caused by their lattice mismatch. It merits oriented Zn deposition and corrosion-resistant surface, and presents long cycling stability in symmetric cells and full cells coupled with V2O5 cathode. This work provides insights into interfacial regulation of Zn anodes for high-performance aqueous zinc metal batteries.
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- Xunzhu Zhou
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
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Zhu W, Hao Z, Shi X, Zhou X, Yang Z, Zhang L, Miao Z, Li L, Chou SL. Revealing the effect of conductive carbon materials on the sodium storage performance of sodium iron sulfate. Chem Sci 2024; 15:4135-4139. [PMID: 38487247 PMCID: PMC10935748 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06956g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Na2Fe2(SO4)3 (NFS), as a promising cathode for sodium-ion batteries, is still plagued by its poor intrinsic conductivity. In general, hybridization with carbon materials is an effective strategy to improve the sodium storage performance of NFS. However, the role of carbon materials in the electrochemical performance of NFS cathode materials has not been thoroughly investigated. Herein, the effect of carbon materials was revealed by employing various conductive carbon materials as carbon sources. Among these, the NFS coated with Ketjen Black (NFS@KB) shows the largest specific surface area, which is beneficial for electrolyte penetration and rapid ionic/electronic migration, leading to improved electrochemical performance. Therefore, NFS@KB shows a long cycle life (74.6 mA h g-1 after 1000 cycles), superior rate performance (61.5 mA h g-1 at a 5.0 A g-1), and good temperature tolerance (-10 °C to 60 °C). Besides, the practicality of the NFS@KB cathode was further demonstrated by assembling a NFS@KB//hard carbon full cell. Therefore, this research indicates that a suitable carbon material for the NFS cathode can greatly activate the sodium storage performance.
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- Wenqing Zhu
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University Wuhu Anhui 241000 China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University Wuhu Anhui 241000 China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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Shao R, Sun Z, Wang L, Pan J, Yi L, Zhang Y, Han J, Yao Z, Li J, Wen Z, Chen S, Chou SL, Peng DL, Zhang Q. Resolving the Origins of Superior Cycling Performance of Antimony Anode in Sodium-ion Batteries: A Comparison with Lithium-ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202320183. [PMID: 38265307 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202320183] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Alloying-type antimony (Sb) with high theoretical capacity is a promising anode candidate for both lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Given the larger radius of Na+ (1.02 Å) than Li+ (0.76 Å), it was generally believed that the Sb anode would experience even worse capacity degradation in SIBs due to more substantial volumetric variations during cycling when compared to LIBs. However, the Sb anode in SIBs unexpectedly exhibited both better electrochemical and structural stability than in LIBs, and the mechanistic reasons that underlie this performance discrepancy remain undiscovered. Here, using substantial in situ transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman techniques complemented by theoretical simulations, we explicitly reveal that compared to the lithiation/delithiation process, sodiation/desodiation process of Sb anode displays a previously unexplored two-stage alloying/dealloying mechanism with polycrystalline and amorphous phases as the intermediates featuring improved resilience to mechanical damage, contributing to superior cycling stability in SIBs. Additionally, the better mechanical properties and weaker atomic interaction of Na-Sb alloys than Li-Sb alloys favor enabling mitigated mechanical stress, accounting for enhanced structural stability as unveiled by theoretical simulations. Our finding delineates the mechanistic origins of enhanced cycling stability of Sb anode in SIBs with potential implications for other large-volume-change electrode materials.
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- Ruiwen Shao
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Intelligent Robots and Systems, School of Medical Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shangda Road 99, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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- Center of Hydrogen Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano, Via Lambruschini, 4, 20156, Milano, Italy
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, and Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shangda Road 99, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, China
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Li HW, Li JY, Dong HH, Zhu YF, Su Y, Wang JQ, Liu YN, Wen CY, Wang ZJ, Chen SQ, Zhang ZJ, Wang JZ, Jiang Y, Chou SL, Xiao Y. An Intrinsic Stable Layered Oxide Cathode for Practical Sodium-Ion Battery: Solid Solution Reaction, Near-Zero-Strain and Marvelous Water Stability. Small 2024; 20:e2306690. [PMID: 37926792 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306690] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Non-aqueous solvents, in particular N,N-dimethylaniline (NMP), are widely applied for electrode fabrication since most sodium layered oxide cathode materials are readily damaged by water molecules. However, the expensive price and poisonousness of NMP unquestionably increase the cost of preparation and post-processing. Therefore, developing an intrinsically stable cathode material that can implement the water-soluble binder to fabricate an electrode is urgent. Herein, a stable nanosheet-like Mn-based cathode material is synthesized as a prototype to verify its practical applicability in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The as-prepared material displays excellent electrochemical performance and remarkable water stability, and it still maintains a satisfactory performance of 79.6% capacity retention after 500 cycles even after water treatment. The in situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) demonstrates that the synthesized material shows an absolute solid-solution reaction mechanism and near-zero-strain. Moreover, the electrochemical performance of the electrode fabricated with a water-soluble binder shows excellent long-cycling stability (67.9% capacity retention after 500 cycles). This work may offer new insights into the rational design of marvelous water stability cathode materials for practical SIBs.
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- Hong-Wei Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, 325035, Wenzhou, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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Chen Y, Sun H, He XX, Chen Q, Zhao JH, Wei Y, Wu X, Zhang Z, Jiang Y, Chou SL. Pre-Oxidation Strategy Transforming Waste Foam to Hard Carbon Anodes for Boosting Sodium Storage Performance. Small 2024; 20:e2307132. [PMID: 37946700 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307132] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Large reserves, high capacity, and low cost are the core competitiveness of disordered carbon materials as excellent anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). And the existence and improper treatment of a large number of organic solid wastes will aggravate the burden on the environment, therefore, it is significant to transform wastes into carbon-based materials for sustainable energy utilization. Herein, a kind of hard carbon materials are reported with waste biomass-foam as the precursor, which can improve the sodium storage performance through pre-oxidation strategy. The introduction of oxygen-containing groups can promote structural cross-linking, and inhibit the melting and rearrangement of carbon structure during high-temperature carbonization that produces a disordered structure with a suitable degree of graphitization. Moreover, the micropore structure are also regulated during the high-temperature carbonization process, which is conducive to the storage of sodium ions in the low-voltage plateau region. The optimized sample as an electrode material exhibits excellent reversible specific capacity (308.0 mAh g-1) and initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE, 90.1%). In addition, a full cell with the waste foam-derived hard carbon anode and a Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode is constructed with high ICE and energy density. This work provides an effective strategy to conversion the waste to high-value hard carbon anode for sodium-ion batteries.
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- Yuefang Chen
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Quantum Materials and Devices, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Quantum Materials and Devices, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Quantum Materials and Devices, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Quantum Materials and Devices, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Quantum Materials and Devices, Tiangong University, Tianjin, 300387, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Zhou X, Huang Y, Wen B, Yang Z, Hao Z, Li L, Chou SL, Li F. Regulation of anion-Na + coordination chemistry in electrolyte solvates for low-temperature sodium-ion batteries. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2316914121. [PMID: 38252828 PMCID: PMC10835037 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2316914121] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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High-performance sodium storage at low temperature is urgent with the increasingly stringent demand for energy storage systems. However, the aggravated capacity loss is induced by the sluggish interfacial kinetics, which originates from the interfacial Na+ desolvation. Herein, all-fluorinated anions with ultrahigh electron donicity, trifluoroacetate (TFA-), are introduced into the diglyme (G2)-based electrolyte for the anion-reinforced solvates in a wide temperature range. The unique solvation structure with TFA- anions and decreased G2 molecules occupying the inner sheath accelerates desolvation of Na+ to exhibit decreased desolvation energy from 4.16 to 3.49 kJ mol-1 and 24.74 to 16.55 kJ mol-1 beyond and below -20 °C, respectively, compared with that in 1.0 M NaPF6-G2. These enable the cell of Na||Na3V2(PO4)3 to deliver 60.2% of its room-temperature capacity and high capacity retention of 99.2% after 100 cycles at -40 °C. This work highlights regulation of solvation chemistry for highly stable sodium-ion batteries at low temperature.
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- Xunzhu Zhou
- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300192, China
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Yang Z, Zhou XZ, Hao ZQ, Chen J, Li L, Zhao Q, Lai WH, Chou SL. Insight into the Role of Fluoroethylene Carbonate on the Stability of Sb||Graphite Dual-Ion Batteries in Propylene Carbonate-Based Electrolyte. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202313142. [PMID: 37917045 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202313142] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Sodium dual-ion batteries (Na-DIBs) have attracted increasing attention due to their high operative voltages and low-cost raw materials. However, the practical applications of Na-DIBs are still hindered by the issues, such as low capacity and poor Coulombic efficiency, which is highly correlated with the compatibility between electrode and electrolyte but rarely investigated. Herein, fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) is introduced into the electrolyte to regulate cation/anion solvation structure and the stability of cathode/anode-electrolyte interphase of Na-DIBs. The FEC modulates the environment of PF6 - solvation sheath and facilitates the interaction of PF6 - on graphite. In addition, the NaF-rich interphase caused by the preferential decomposition of FEC effectively inhibits side reactions and pulverization of anodes with the electrolyte. Consequently, Sb||graphite full cells in FEC-containing electrolyte achieve an improved capacity, cycling stability and Coulombic efficiency. This work elucidates the underlying mechanism of bifunctional FEC and provides an alternative strategy of building high-performance dual ion batteries.
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- Zhuo Yang
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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- Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, (Australia)
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, People's Republic of China
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Fan X, Zhu C, He Y, Yan F, Chou SL, Liu M, Zhang X, Chen Y. Interfacial Electron Regulation and Composition Evolution of NiFe/MoC Heteronanowire Arrays for Highly Stable Alkaline Seawater Oxidation. ChemSusChem 2023; 16:e202300984. [PMID: 37670424 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300984] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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In alkaline seawater electrolysis, the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is greatly suppressed by the occurrence of electrode corrosion due to the formation of hypochlorite. Herein, a catalyst consisting of MoC nanowires modified with NiFe alloy nanoparticles (NiFe/MoC) on nickel foam (NF) is prepared. The optimized catalyst can deliver a large current density of 500 mA cm-2 at a very low overpotential of 366 mV in alkaline seawater, respectively, outperforming commercial IrO2 . Remarkably, an electrolyzer assembled with NiFe/MoC/NF as the anode and NiMoN/NF as the cathode only requires 1.77 V to drive a current density of 500 mA cm-2 for alkaline seawater electrolysis, as well as excellent stability. Theory calculation indicates that the initial activity of NiFe/MoC is attributed to increased electrical conductivity and decreased energy barrier for OER due to the introduction of Fe. We find that the change of the catalyst in the composition occurred after the stability test; however, the reconstructed catalyst has an energy barrier close to that of the pristine one, which is responsible for its excellent long-term stability. Our findings provide an efficient way to construct high-performance OER catalysts for alkaline seawater splitting.
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- Xiaocheng Fan
- Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P.R. China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P.R. China
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- Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P.R. China
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He XX, Lai WH, Liang Y, Zhao JH, Yang Z, Peng J, Liu XH, Wang YX, Qiao Y, Li L, Wu X, Chou SL. Achieving All-Plateau and High-Capacity Sodium Insertion in Topological Graphitized Carbon. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2302613. [PMID: 37390487 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202302613] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Hard carbon anodes with all-plateau capacities below 0.1 V are prerequisites to achieve high-energy-density sodium-ion storage, which holds promise for future sustainable energy technologies. However, challenges in removing defects and improving the insertion of sodium ions head off the development of hard carbon to achieve this goal. Herein, a highly cross-linked topological graphitized carbon using biomass corn cobs through a two-step rapid thermal-annealing strategy is reported. The topological graphitized carbon constructed with long-range graphene nanoribbons and cavities/tunnels provides a multidirectional insertion of sodium ions whilst eliminating defects to absorb sodium ions at the high voltage region. Evidence from advanced techniques including in situ XRD, in situ Raman, and in situ/ex situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates that the sodium ions' insertion and Na cluster formation occurred between curved topological graphite layers and in the topological cavity of adjacent graphite band entanglements. The reported topological insertion mechanism enables outstanding battery performance with a single full low-voltage plateau capacity of 290 mAh g-1 , which is almost 97% of the total capacity.
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- Xiang-Xi He
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 200444, Shanghai, China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, 411105, Hunan, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 200444, Shanghai, China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 200444, Shanghai, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 200444, Shanghai, China
- Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Fan Z, Zhou X, Qiu J, Yang Z, Lei C, Hao Z, Li J, Li L, Zeng R, Chou SL. Sulfur-Rich Additive-Induced Interphases Enable Highly Stable 4.6 V LiNi 0.5 Co 0.2 Mn 0.3 O 2 ||graphite Pouch Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202308888. [PMID: 37530650 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202308888] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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High-voltage lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have attracted great attention due to their promising high energy density. However, severe capacity degradation is witnessed, which originated from the incompatible and unstable electrolyte-electrode interphase at high voltage. Herein, a robust additive-induced sulfur-rich interphase is constructed by introducing an additive with ultrahigh S-content (34.04 %, methylene methyl disulfonate, MMDS) in 4.6 V LiNi0.5 Co0.2 Mn0.3 O2 (NCM523)||graphite pouch cell. The MMDS does not directly participate the inner Li+ sheath, but the strong interactions between MMDS and PF6 - anions promote the preferential decomposition of MMDS and broaden the oxidation stability, facilitating the formation of an ultrathin but robust sulfur-rich interfacial layer. The electrolyte consumption, gas production, phase transformation and dissolution of transition metal ions were effectively inhibited. As expected, the 4.6 V NCM523||graphite pouch cell delivers a high capacity retention of 87.99 % even after 800 cycles. This work shares new insight into the sulfur-rich additive-induced electrolyte-electrode interphase for stable high-voltage LIBs.
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- Ziqiang Fan
- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
- School of Materials and New Energy, South China Normal University, Shanwei, Guangdong 516600, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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Huang JQ, Du R, Zhang H, Liu Y, Chen J, Liu YJ, Li L, Peng J, Qiao Y, Chou SL. Low-cost Prussian blue analogues for sodium-ion batteries and other metal-ion batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023. [PMID: 37440172 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc01548c] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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As a class of promising cathodes in the field of large-scale power storage systems especially for alkali-metal-ion batteries (MIBs), Prussian blue (PB) and its analogues (PBAs) have received wide research attention due to their open framework, high theoretical specific capacity, and simple synthesis method. For large-scale applications, cathode materials with low-cost and long cycle life are preferred. However, only a few of the review papers have concentrated on the detailed analysis of low-cost PBAs, including Fe-based and Mn-based PBAs, which also show excellent electrochemical performance. This review aims to first provide an all-sided understanding of low-cost PBAs in terms of their application and recent progress in MIBs. Then, the major challenges such as inferior electrochemical properties of low-cost PBAs are discussed. Meanwhile, we provide feasible strategies to prepare PBA electrodes with advanced electrochemical performance. Finally, we present some personal perspectives and guidance for future research, aiming to narrow the gap between laboratory investigation and practical application.
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- Jia-Qi Huang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China.
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China.
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Yin Y, Yan Y, Fan B, Huang W, Zhang J, Hu HY, Li X, Xiong D, Chou SL, Xiao Y, Wang H. Novel Combination Therapy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer based on an Intelligent Hollow Carbon Sphere. Research (Wash D C) 2023; 6:0098. [PMID: 37223478 PMCID: PMC10202191 DOI: 10.34133/research.0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer with high mortality, and the efficacy of monotherapy for TNBC is still disappointing. Here, we developed a novel combination therapy for TNBC based on a multifunctional nanohollow carbon sphere. This intelligent material contains a superadsorbed silicon dioxide sphere, sufficient loading space, a nanoscale hole on its surface, a robust shell, and an outer bilayer, and it could load both programmed cell death protein 1/programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-1/PD-L1) small-molecule immune checkpoints and small-molecule photosensitizers with excellent loading contents, protect these small molecules during the systemic circulation, and achieve accumulation of them in tumor sites after systemic administration followed by the application of laser irradiation, thereby realizing dual attack of photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy on tumors. Importantly, we integrated the fasting-mimicking diet condition that can further enhance the cellular uptake efficiency of nanoparticles in tumor cells and amplify the immune responses, further enhancing the therapeutic effect. Thus, a novel combination therapy "PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint blockade + photodynamic therapy + fasting-mimicking diet"was developed with the aid of our materials, which eventually achieved a marked therapeutic effect in 4T1-tumor-bearing mice. The concept can also be applied to the clinical treatment of human TNBC with guiding significance in the future.
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- Yue Yin
- School of Medical Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- College of Materials Engineering, Henan University of Engineering, Xinzheng 451191, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 415000, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China
- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing 100190, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Kong LY, Liu HX, Zhu YF, Li JY, Su Y, Li HW, Hu HY, Liu YF, Yang MJ, Jian ZC, Jia XB, Chou SL, Xiao Y. Layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: microstructure design, local chemistry and structural unit. Sci China Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1550-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Liu ZG, He XX, Zhao JH, Xu CM, Qiao Y, Li L, Chou SL. Carbon nanosphere synthesis and applications for rechargeable batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:4257-4273. [PMID: 36940099 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc00402c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Carbon nanospheres (CNSs) have attracted great interest in energy conversion and storage technologies due to their excellent chemical and thermal stability, high electrical conductivity and controllable size structure characteristics. In order to further improve the energy storage properties, many efforts have been made to design suitable nanocarbon spherical materials to improve electrochemical performance. In this overview, we summarize the recent research progress on CNSs, mainly focusing on the synthesis methods and their application as high-performance electrode materials in rechargeable batteries. As for the synthesis methods, hard template methods, soft template methods, the extension of the Stöber method, hydrothermal carbonization, aerosol-assisted synthesis are described in detail. In addition, the use of CNSs as electrodes in energy storage devices (mainly concentrated on lithium-ion batteries (LIBs)), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) are also discussed in detail in this article. Finally, some perspectives on the future research and development of CNSs are provided.
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- Zheng-Guang Liu
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China. .,Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China.
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Pavithraa S, Ramachandran R, Mifsud DV, Meka JK, Lo JI, Chou SL, Cheng BM, Rajasekhar BN, Bhardwaj A, Mason NJ, Sivaraman B. VUV photoabsorption of thermally processed carbon disulfide and ammonia ice mixtures - Implications for icy objects in the solar system. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2022; 283:121645. [PMID: 36037552 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121645] [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: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Many icy bodies in the solar system have been found to contain a rich mixture of simple molecules on their surfaces. Similarly, comets are now known to be a reservoir of molecules ranging from water to amides. The processing of planetary/cometary ices leads to the synthesis of more complex molecules some of which may be the harbingers of life. Carbon disulphide (CS2) and ammonia (NH3) are known to be present on many icy satellites and comets. Reactions involving CS2 and NH3 may lead to the formation of larger molecules that are stable under space conditions. In this paper we present temperature dependent VUV spectra of pure CS2 in the ice phase, and of CS2 and NH3 ices deposited as (i) layered, and (ii) mixed ices at 10 K and warmed to higher temperatures until their sublimation. Pure CS2 ice is found to have a broad absorption in the VUV region, which is unique for a small molecule in the ice phase. In layered and mixed ices, the molecules tend to affect the phase change and sublimation temperature of each other and also leave behind a form of CS2-NH3 complex after thermal annealing. This study of CS2-NH3 ice systems in layered and mixed configurations would support the detection of these species/complexes in mixed molecular ices analogous to that on planetary and cometary surfaces.
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- S Pavithraa
- Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, India
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- Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, School of Physical Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NH, UK; Institute for Nuclear Research (Atomki), Debrecen 4026, Hungary
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- Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Medical Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, School of Physical Sciences, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NH, UK
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- Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, India.
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Zhang Y, Zheng X, Wang N, Lai WH, Liu Y, Chou SL, Liu HK, Dou SX, Wang YX. Anode optimization strategies for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2022; 13:14246-14263. [PMID: 36545135 PMCID: PMC9749470 DOI: 10.1039/d2sc04945g] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have received much research attention due to their advantages of safety, non-toxicity, simple manufacture, and element abundance. Nevertheless, serious problems still remain for their anodes, such as dendrite development, corrosion, passivation, and the parasitic hydrogen evolution reaction due to their unique aqueous electrolyte system constituting the main issues that must be addressed, which are blocking the further advancement of anodes for Zn-ion batteries. Herein, we conduct an in-depth analysis of the problems that exist for the zinc anode, summarize the main failure types and mechanisms of the zinc anode, and review the main modification strategies for the anode from the three aspects of the electrolyte, anode surface, and anode host. Furthermore, we also shed light on further modification and optimization strategies for the zinc anode, which provide directions for the future development of anodes for zinc-ion batteries.
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- Yiyang Zhang
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia,Laboratory of Nanoscale Biosensing and Bioimaging, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical UniversityChina
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua UniversityBeijing 100084China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia
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- Laboratory of Nanoscale Biosensing and Bioimaging, School of Ophthalmology & Optometry, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical UniversityChina
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou UniversityWenzhou 325035China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia,Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai 200093China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia,Institute of Energy Materials Science, University of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai 200093China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of WollongongInnovation Campus, Squires WayNorth WollongongNew South Wales 2500Australia
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Wu C, Lei Y, Simonelli L, Tonti D, Black A, Marini C, Lu X, Lai WH, Cai X, Wang YX, Gu Q, Chou SL, Liu HK, Wang G, Dou SX. Continuous Carbon Channels Enable Full Na-Ion Accessibility for Superior Room-Temperature Na-S Batteries. Adv Mater 2022; 34:e2205634. [PMID: 36168100 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202205634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Xu CM, Peng J, Liu XH, Lai WH, He XX, Yang Z, Wang JZ, Qiao Y, Li L, Chou SL. Na 1.51 Fe[Fe(CN) 6 ] 0.87 ·1.83H 2 O Hollow Nanospheres via Non-Aqueous Ball-Milling Route to Achieve High Initial Coulombic Efficiency and High Rate Capability in Sodium-Ion Batteries. Small Methods 2022; 6:e2200404. [PMID: 35730654 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) have attracted extensive attention as cathode materials in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their low cost, high theoretical capacity, and facile synthesis process. However, it is of great challenge to control the crystal vacancies and interstitial water formed during the aqueous co-precipitation method, which are also the key factors in determining the electrochemical performance. Herein, an antioxidant and chelating agent co-assisted non-aqueous ball-milling method to generate highly-crystallized Na2- x Fe[Fe(CN)6 ]y with hollow structure is proposed by suppressing the speed and space of crystal growth. The as-prepared Na2- x Fe[Fe(CN)6 ]y hollow nanospheres show low vacancies and interstitial water content, leading to a high sodium content. As a result, the Na-rich Na1.51 Fe[Fe(CN)6 ]0.87 ·1.83H2 O hollow nanospheres exhibit a high initial Coulombic efficiency, excellent cycling stability, and rate performance via a highly reversible two-phase transition reaction confirmed by in situ X-ray diffraction. It delivers a specific capacity of 124.2 mAh g-1 at 17 mA g-1 , presenting ultra-high rate capability (84.1 mAh g-1 at 3400 mA g-1 ) and cycling stability (65.3% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 170 mA g-1 ). Furthermore, the as-reported non-aqueous ball-milling method could be regarded as a promising method for the scalable production of PBAs as cathode materials for high-performance SIBs.
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- Chun-Mei Xu
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Xiao Y, Wang HR, Hu HY, Zhu YF, Li S, Li JY, Wu XW, Chou SL. Formulating High-Rate and Long-Cycle Heterostructured Layered Oxide Cathodes by Local Chemistry and Orbital Hybridization Modulation for Sodium-Ion Batteries. Adv Mater 2022; 34:e2202695. [PMID: 35747910 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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It is still very urgent and challenging to simultaneously develop high-rate and long-cycle oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) because of the sluggish kinetics and complex multiphase evolution during cycling. Here, the concept of accurately manipulating structural evolution and formulating high-performance heterostructured biphasic layered oxide cathodes by local chemistry and orbital hybridization modulation is reported. The P2-structure stoichiometric composition of the cathode material shows a layered P2- and O3-type heterostructure that is explicitly evidenced by various macroscale and atomic-scale techniques. Surprisingly, the heterostructured cathode displays excellent rate performance, remarkable cycling stability (capacity retention of 82.16% after 600 cycles at 2 C), and outstanding compatibility with hard carbon anode because of the integrated advantages of intergrowth structure and local environment regulation. Meanwhile, the formation process from precursors during calcination and the highly reversible dynamic structural evolution during the Na+ intercalation/deintercalation process are clearly articulated by a series of in situ characterization techniques. Also, the intrinsic structural properties and corresponding electrochemical behavior are further elucidated by the density of states and electron localization function of density functional theory calculations. Overall, this strategy, which finely tunes the local chemistry and orbitals hybridization for high-performance SIBs, will open up a new field for other materials.
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- Yao Xiao
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan, 410128, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Zhang H, Gao Y, Chen M, Li L, Li L, Qiao Y, Li W, Wang J, Chou SL. Organic Small Molecules with Electrochemical-Active Phenolic Enolate Groups for Ready-to-Charge Organic Sodium-Ion Batteries. Small Methods 2022; 6:e2200455. [PMID: 35620961 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200455] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Organic materials have attracted much attention in sodium ion batteries (SIBs) because of their advantages such as being environmentally benign and having high designability. Capacities and cycle life of organic materials are the most important parameters in most research which has been paid much effort to obtain an impressive electrochemical performance on the material level, and the sodium-detachable ability of these materials to directly match with the sodium-free anode is neglected. In this work, one organic sodium salt (C6 H2 Na2 O6 ) exhibits the unique ability (charging first in half cell) unlike other reported organic cathode materials (normally discharging first) for SIBs. The redox mechanism and structure change are investigated by in situ and ex situ tests to give a better understanding for C6 H2 Na2 O6 . Satisfying electrochemical performance (74% capacity retention after 600 cycles at 0.05 A g-1 and 63% capacity retention at 5 A g-1 when compared with capacity at 0.05 A g-1 ) is achieved by the C6 H2 Na2 O6 electrode. In addition, matched with hard carbon, full cells are assembled successfully like other transition metal containing cathode materials because C6 H2 Na2 O6 electrode can deliver its sodium ions to a sodium-free anode directly without any presodiation.
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- Hang Zhang
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210014, P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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Yan Y, Xiong D, Tian B, Zhang L, Zhu YF, Peng J, Chen SW, Xiao Y, Chou SL. Expanding the ReS 2 Interlayer Promises High-Performance Potassium-Ion Storage. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:28873-28881. [PMID: 35714059 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c05485] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Improving the electrochemical kinetics and the intrinsic poor conductivity of transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) electrodes is meaningful for developing next-generation energy storage systems. As one of the most promising TMD anode materials, ReS2 shows attractive performance in potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). To overcome the poor kinetic ion diffusion and limited cycling stability of the ReS2-based electrode, herein, the interlayer distance expanding strategy was employed, and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was introduced into ReS2. Few-layered ReS2 nanosheets were grown on the surface of the rGO with expanded interlayer distance. The prepared ReS2 nanosheets show an expanded distance (∼0.77 nm). The synthesized EI-ReS2@rGO composites were used in PIBs as anode materials. The K-ion storage mechanism of the ReS2-based anode was investigated by in situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) technology, which shows the intercalation and conversion types. The EI-ReS2@rGO nanocomposites show high specific capacities of 432.5, 316.5, and 241 mAh g-1 under 0.05, 0.2, and 1.0 A g-1 current densities and exhibit excellent reversibility at 1.0 A g-1. Overall, this strategy, which finely tunes the local chemistry and orbital hybridization for high-performance PIBs, will open up a new field for other materials.
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- Yaping Yan
- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 415000, China
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- International Collaborative Laboratory of 2D Materials for Optoelectronics Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Microscale Optoelectronics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Hangzhou Oxygen Plant Group Co., LTD, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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Guo XF, Yang Z, Zhu YF, Liu XH, He XX, Li L, Qiao Y, Chou SL. High-Voltage, Highly Reversible Sodium Batteries Enabled by Fluorine-Rich Electrode/Electrolyte Interphases. Small Methods 2022; 6:e2200209. [PMID: 35466574 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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High energy density and long-term cycling stability are crucial factors for the commercialization of sodium batteries in large scale. In this regard, cathode materials that can operate at high voltage have attracted great interest owing to their high energy density. However, traditional electrolytes cannot be used in high-voltage sodium batteries due to their limited oxidative stability. Therefore, there is a great challenge to develop appropriate electrolytes for high-voltage cathode materials. Herein, a diluted fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC)-based electrolyte (1 m NaPF6 in FEC/DMC = 2/8 by volume) is designed for Na4 Co3 (PO4 )2 P2 O7 (NCPP) cathode with a high operation voltage of 4.7 V to achieve superior electrochemical performance with a capacity retention of 90.10% after 500 cycles at 0.5 C and capacity retention of 89.99% after 1000 cycles at 1 C. The excellent electrochemical performance of the NCPP||Na cells can be attributed to the formation of inorganic and robust NaF-rich cathode electrolyte interphase and F-rich solid electrolyte interface on high voltage NCPP cathode and Na metal anode, respectively. This work points out a very promising strategy to develop high-voltage sodium batteries toward practical applications.
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- Xu-Feng Guo
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Lei Y, Wu C, Lu X, Hua W, Li S, Liang Y, Liu H, Lai WH, Gu Q, Cai X, Wang N, Wang YX, Chou SL, Liu HK, Wang G, Dou SX. Streamline Sulfur Redox Reactions to Achieve Efficient Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfur Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202200384. [PMID: 35119192 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202200384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [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: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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It is vital to dynamically regulate S activity to achieve efficient and stable room-temperature sodium-sulfur (RT/Na-S) batteries. Herein, we report using cobalt sulfide as an electron reservoir to enhance the activity of sulfur cathodes, and simultaneously combining with cobalt single atoms as double-end binding sites for a stable S conversion process. The rationally constructed CoS2 electron reservoir enables the straight reduction of S to short-chain sodium polysulfides (Na2 S4 ) via a streamlined redox path through electron transfer. Meanwhile, cobalt single atoms synergistically work with the electron reservoir to reinforce the streamlined redox path, which immobilize in situ formed long-chain products and catalyze their conversion, thus realizing high S utilization and sustainable cycling stability. The as-developed sulfur cathodes exhibit a superior rate performance of 443 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1 with a high cycling capacity retention of 80 % after 5000 cycles at 5 A g-1 .
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- Yaojie Lei
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia.,Institute of Powder and New Energy Material Preparation Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Particles and catalysis research group, School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Hunan, 411105, China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Australian Synchrotron 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Institute of Powder and New Energy Material Preparation Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
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Zeng R, Wu Y, Qian S, Li L, Zhang H, Chen Q, Luo Y, Chou SL. Graphene-Supported Naphthalene-Based Polyimide Composite as a High-Performance Sodium Storage Cathode. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:11448-11456. [PMID: 35213148 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24012] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Electroactive acid anhydride with multicarbonyl is highly promising for electrochemical energy storage because of its high specific capacity and environmental benignity. Its low electrical conductivity and high dissolution in organic electrolyte, however, result in poor cycling and rate capabilities. Here, we report a naphthalene polyimide derivative (NPI) synthesized by using anhydride under condensation polymerization conditions, along with its composite with graphene (NPI-G) fabricated via in situ polymerization. The composite delivers a high reversible capacity and outstanding cycling stability and rate capability as a cathode for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) owing to the formation of a polymer, the improvement in the electrical conductivity brought about by the highly dispersed graphene sheets, and the enhancement of structural stability resulting from the π-π stacking interaction between the phenyl groups of NPI and the six-member carbon rings of graphene. This investigation sheds light on the development, design, and screening of next-generation organic electrode materials with high performance for SIBs.
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- Ronghua Zeng
- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- School of Chemistry, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of MPTES in High Energy and Safety LIBs, Engineering Research Center of MTEES (Ministry of Education), and Key Laboratory of ETESPG (GHEI), South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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Yang D, Liang Z, Tang P, Zhang C, Tang M, Li Q, Biendicho JJ, Li J, Heggen M, Dunin-Borkowski RE, Xu M, Llorca J, Arbiol J, Morante JR, Chou SL, Cabot A. A High Conductivity 1D π-d Conjugated Metal-Organic Framework with Efficient Polysulfide Trapping-Diffusion-Catalysis in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. Adv Mater 2022; 34:e2108835. [PMID: 35043500 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The shuttling behavior and sluggish conversion kinetics of the intermediate lithium polysulfides (LiPS) represent the main obstructions to the practical application of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). Herein, a 1D π-d conjugated metal-organic framework (MOF), Ni-MOF-1D, is presented as an efficient sulfur host to overcome these limitations. Experimental results and density functional theory calculations demonstrate that Ni-MOF-1D is characterized by a remarkable binding strength for trapping soluble LiPS species. Ni-MOF-1D also acts as an effective catalyst for S reduction during the discharge process and Li2 S oxidation during the charging process. In addition, the delocalization of electrons in the π-d system of Ni-MOF-1D provides a superior electrical conductivity to improve electron transfer. Thus, cathodes based on Ni-MOF-1D enable LSBs with excellent performance, for example, impressive cycling stability with over 82% capacity retention over 1000 cycles at 3 C, superior rate performance of 575 mAh g-1 at 8 C, and a high areal capacity of 6.63 mAh cm-2 under raised sulfur loading of 6.7 mg cm-2 . The strategies and advantages here demonstrated can be extended to a broader range of π-d conjugated MOFs materials, which the authors believe have a high potential as sulfur hosts in LSBs.
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- Dawei Yang
- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- Department of Electronic and Biomedical Engineering, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons and Peter Grünberg, Institute Forschungszentrum Jü lich GmbH, Jülich, 52425, Germany
- State Key Laboratory of Information Functional Materials, 2020 X-Lab, ShangHai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- Department of Electronic and Biomedical Engineering, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, Beijing, 100094, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
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- Institute of Advanced Study, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons and Peter Grünberg, Institute Forschungszentrum Jü lich GmbH, Jülich, 52425, Germany
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- Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons and Peter Grünberg, Institute Forschungszentrum Jü lich GmbH, Jülich, 52425, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Technologies, Department of Chemical Engineering and Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering, EEBE, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, 08019, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
- ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, Barcelona, 08010, Spain
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- Department of Electronic and Biomedical Engineering, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08028, Spain
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, 08930, Spain
- ICREA, Pg. Lluís Companys 23, Barcelona, 08010, Spain
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Wu C, Lei Y, Simonelli L, Tonti D, Black A, Lu X, Lai WH, Cai X, Wang YX, Gu Q, Chou SL, Liu HK, Wang G, Dou SX. Continuous Carbon Channels Enable Full Na-Ion Accessibility for Superior Room-Temperature Na-S Batteries. Adv Mater 2022; 34:e2108363. [PMID: 34881463 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Porous carbon has been widely used as an efficient host to encapsulate highly active molecular sulfur (S) in Li-S and Na-S batteries. However, for these sub-nanosized pores, it is a challenge to provide fully accessible sodium ions with unobstructed channels during cycling, particularly for high sulfur content. It is well recognized that solid interphase with full coverage over the designed architectures plays critical roles in promoting rapid charge transfer and stable conversion reactions in batteries, whereas constructing a high-ionic-conductivity solid interphase in the pores is very difficult. Herein, unique continuous carbonaceous pores are tailored, which can serve as multifunctional channels to encapsulate highly active S and provide fully accessible pathways for sodium ions. Solid sodium sulfide interphase layers are also realized in the channels, showing high Na-ion conductivity toward stabilizing the redox kinetics of the S cathode during charge/discharge processes. This systematically designed carbon-hosted sulfur cathode delivers superior cycling performance (420 mAh g-1 at 2 A g-1 after 2000 cycles), high capacity retention of ≈90% over 500 cycles at current density of 0.5 A g-1 , and outstanding rate capability (470 mAh g-1 at 5 A g-1 ) for room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries.
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- Can Wu
- Institute of Powder and New Energy Material Preparation Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- ALBA Synchrotron Light Source, Barcelona, Spain
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- Particles and Catalysis research Group, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Institute of Powder and New Energy Material Preparation Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Australian Synchrotron, 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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Wang H, Wu B, Wu X, Zhuang Q, Liu T, Pan Y, Shi G, Yi H, Xu P, Xiong Z, Chou SL, Wang B. Key Factors for Binders to Enhance the Electrochemical Performance of Silicon Anodes through Molecular Design. Small 2022; 18:e2101680. [PMID: 34480396 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202101680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Silicon is considered the most promising candidate for anode material in lithium-ion batteries due to the high theoretical capacity. Unfortunately, the vast volume change and low electric conductivity have limited the application of silicon anodes. In the silicon anode system, the binders are essential for mechanical and conductive integrity. However, there are few reviews to comprehensively introduce binders from the perspective of factors affecting performance and modification methods, which are crucial to the development of binders. In this review, several key factors that have great impact on binders' performance are summarized, including molecular weight, interfacial bonding, and molecular structure. Moreover, some commonly used modification methods for binders are also provided to control these influencing factors and obtain the binders with better performance. Finally, to overcome the existing problems and challenges about binders, several possible development directions of binders are suggested.
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- Haoli Wang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources Technology, Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources, 2965# Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200245, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources Technology, Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources, 2965# Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200245, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Materials Protection and Advanced Materials in Electric Power, Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, 200090, China
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Wu C, Lai WH, Cai X, Chou SL, Liu HK, Wang YX, Dou SX. Carbonaceous Hosts for Sulfur Cathode in Alkali-Metal/S (Alkali Metal = Lithium, Sodium, Potassium) Batteries. Small 2021; 17:e2006504. [PMID: 33908696 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202006504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Alkali-metal/sulfur batteries hold great promise for offering relatively high energy density compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. By providing viable sulfur composites that can be effectively used, carbonaceous hosts as a key component play critical roles in overcoming the preliminary challenges associated with the insulating sulfur and its relatively soluble polysulfides. Herein, a comprehensive overview and recent progress on carbonaceous hosts for advanced next-generation alkali-metal/sulfur batteries are presented. In order to encapsulate the highly active sulfur mass and fully limit polysulfide dissolution, strategies for tailoring the design and synthesis of carbonaceous hosts are summarized in this work. The sticking points that remain for sulfur cathodes in current alkali-metal/sulfur systems and the future remedies that can be provided by carbonaceous hosts are also indicated, which can lead to long cycling lifetimes and highly reversible capacities under repeated sulfur reduction reactions in alkali-metal/sulfur during cycling.
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- Can Wu
- Institute of Powder and New Energy Material Preparation Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute of Powder and New Energy Material Preparation Technology, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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Geng B, Yan F, Zhang X, He Y, Zhu C, Chou SL, Zhang X, Chen Y. Conductive CuCo-Based Bimetal Organic Framework for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution. Adv Mater 2021; 33:e2106781. [PMID: 34623713 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202106781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with intrinsically porous structures and well-dispersed metal sites are promising candidates for electrocatalysis; however, the catalytic efficiencies of most MOFs are significantly limited by their impertinent adsorption/desorption energy of intermediates formed during electrocatalysis and very low electrical conductivity. Herein, Co is introduced into conductive Cu-catecholate (Cu-CAT) nanorod arrays directly grown on a flexible carbon cloth for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Electrochemical results show that the Co-incorporated Cu-CAT nanorod arrays only need 52 and 143 mV overpotentials to drive a current density of 10 mA cm-2 in alkaline and neutral media for HER, respectively, much lower than most of the reported non-noble metal-based electrocatalysts and comparable to the benchmark Pt/C electrocatalyst. Density functional theory calculations show that the introduction of Co can optimize the adsorption energy of hydrogen (ΔGH* ) of Cu sites, almost close to that of Pt (111). Furthermore, the adsorption energy of water ( Δ E H 2 O ) of Co sites in the CuCo-CAT is significantly lower than that of Cu sites upon coupling Cu with Co, effectively accelerating the Volmer step in the HER process. The findings, synergistic effect of bimetals, open a new avenue for the rational design of highly efficient MOF-based electrocatalysts.
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- Bo Geng
- Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, China
- College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, 150001, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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Li RR, Yang Z, He XX, Liu XH, Zhang H, Gao Y, Qiao Y, Li L, Chou SL. Binders for sodium-ion batteries: progress, challenges and strategies. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:12406-12416. [PMID: 34726685 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc04563f] [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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Binders as a bridge in electrodes can bring various components together thus guaranteeing the integrity of electrodes and electronic contact during battery cycling. In this review, we summarize the recent progress of traditional binders and novel binders in the different electrodes of SIBs. The challenges faced by binders in terms of bond strength, wettability, thermal stability, conductivity, cost, and environment are also discussed in details. Correspondingly, the designing principle and advanced strategies of future research on SIB binders are also provided. Moreover, a general conclusion and perspective on the development of binder design for SIBs in the future are presented.
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- Rong-Rong Li
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China. .,School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China.
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Yang Z, He J, Lai WH, Peng J, Liu XH, He XX, Guo XF, Li L, Qiao Y, Ma JM, Wu M, Chou SL. Fire-Retardant, Stable-Cycling and High-Safety Sodium Ion Battery. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:27086-27094. [PMID: 34599553 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202112382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [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: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The safety of energy storage equipment has always been a stumbling block to the development of battery, and sodium ion battery is no exception. However, as an ultimate solution, the use of non-flammable electrolyte is susceptible to the side effects, and its poor compatibility with electrode, causing failure of batteries. Here, we report a non-flammable electrolyte design to achieve high-performance sodium ion battery, which resolves the dilemma via regulating the solvation structure of electrolyte by hydrogen bonds and optimizing the electrode-electrolyte interphase. The reported non-flammable electrolyte allows stable charge-discharge cycling of both sodium vanadium phosphate@hard carbon and Prussian blue@hard carbon full pouch cell for more than 120 cycles with a capacity retention of >85 % and high cycling Coulombic efficiency (99.7 %).
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- Zhuo Yang
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China.,School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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He XX, Zhao JH, Lai WH, Li R, Yang Z, Xu CM, Dai Y, Gao Y, Liu XH, Li L, Xu G, Qiao Y, Chou SL, Wu M. Soft-Carbon-Coated, Free-Standing, Low-Defect, Hard-Carbon Anode To Achieve a 94% Initial Coulombic Efficiency for Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2021; 13:44358-44368. [PMID: 34506123 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c12171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Developing hard carbon with a high initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) and very good cycling stability is of great importance for practical sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Defects and oxygen-containing groups grown along either the carbon edges or the layers, however, are inevitable in hard carbon and can cause a tremendous density of irreversible Na+ sites, decreasing the efficiency and therefore causing failure of the battery. Thus, eliminating these unexpected defect structures is significant for enhancing the battery performance. Herein, we develop a strategy of applying a soft-carbon coating onto free-standing hard-carbon electrodes, which greatly hinders the formation of defects and oxygen-containing groups on hard carbon. The electrochemical results show that the soft-carbon-coated, free-standing hard-carbon electrodes can achieve an ultrahigh ICE of 94.1% and long cycling performance (99% capacity retention after 100 cycles at a current density of 20 mA g-1), demonstrating their great potential in practical sodium storage systems. The sodium storage mechanism was also investigated by operando Raman spectroscopy. Our sodium storage mechanism extends the "adsorption-intercalation-pore filling-deposition" model. We propose that the pore filling in the plateau area might be divided into two parts: (1) sodium could fill in the pores near the inner wall of the carbon layer; (2) when the sodium in the inner wall pores is close to saturation, the sodium could be further deposited onto the existing sodium.
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- Xiang-Xi He
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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Liu ZG, Du R, He XX, Wang JC, Qiao Y, Li L, Chou SL. Recent Progress on Intercalation-Based Anode Materials for Low-Cost Sodium-Ion Batteries. ChemSusChem 2021; 14:3724-3743. [PMID: 34245489 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202101186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Intercalation-based anode materials can be considered as the most promising anode candidates for large-scale sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), owing to their long-term cycling stability and environmental friendliness, as well as their natural abundance. Nevertheless, their low energy density, low initial coulombic efficiency, and poor cycling lifespan, as well as sluggish sodium diffusion dynamics are still the main issues for the application of intercalation-based anode materials in SIBs in terms of meeting the benchmark requirements for commercialization. Over the past few years, tremendous efforts have been devoted to improving the performance of SIBs. In this Review, recent progress in the development of intercalation-based anode materials, including TiO2 , Li4 Ti5 O12 , Na2 Ti3 O7 , and NaTi2 (PO4 )3 , is summarized in terms of their sodium storage performance, critical issues, sodiation/desodiation behavior, and effective strategies to enhance their electrochemical performance. Additionally, challenges and perspectives are provided to further understand these intercalation-based anode materials.
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- Zheng-Guang Liu
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325035, China
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Gebert F, Cortie DL, Bouwer JC, Wang W, Yan Z, Dou SX, Chou SL. Epitaxial Nickel Ferrocyanide Stabilizes Jahn-Teller Distortions of Manganese Ferrocyanide for Sodium-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:18519-18526. [PMID: 34096153 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202106240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [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: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Manganese-based Prussian Blue, Na2-δ Mn[Fe(CN)6 ] (MnPB), is a good candidate for sodium-ion battery cathode materials due to its high capacity. However, it suffers from severe capacity decay during battery cycling due to the destabilizing Jahn-Teller distortions it undergoes as Mn2+ is oxidized to Mn3+ . Herein, the structure is stabilized by a thin epitaxial surface layer of nickel-based Prussian Blue (Na2-δ Ni[Fe(CN)6 ]). The one-pot synthesis relies on a chelating agent with an unequal affinity for Mn2+ and Ni2+ ions, which prevents Ni2+ from reacting until the Mn2+ is consumed. This is a new and simpler synthesis of core-shell materials, which usually needs several steps. The material has an electrochemical capacity of 93 mA h g-1 , of which it retains 96 % after 500 charge-discharge cycles (vs. 37 % for MnPB). Its rate capability is also remarkable: at 4 A g-1 (ca. 55 C) it can reversibly store 70 mA h g-1 , which is also reflected in its diffusion coefficient of ca. 10-8 cm2 s-1 . The epitaxial outer layer appears to exert an anisotropic strain on the inner layer, preventing the Jahn-Teller distortions it normally undergoes during de-sodiation.
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- Florian Gebert
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Molecular Horizons and School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia.,College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, 325035, P.R. China
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He XX, Liu XH, Yang Z, Zhang H, Li L, Xu G, Qiao Y, Chou SL, Wu M. Research progress of flexible sodium-ion batteries derived from renewable polymer materials. Electrochem commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2021.107067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Li L, Hu Z, Lu Y, Wang C, Zhang Q, Zhao S, Peng J, Zhang K, Chou SL, Chen J. A Low-Strain Potassium-Rich Prussian Blue Analogue Cathode for High Power Potassium-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:13050-13056. [PMID: 33780584 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202103475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [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: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Most of the cathode materials for potassium ion batteries (PIBs) suffer from poor structural stability due to the large ionic radius of K+ , resulting in poor cycling stability. Here we report a low-strain potassium-rich K1.84 Ni[Fe(CN)6 ]0.88 ⋅0.49 H2 O (KNiHCF) as a cathode material for PIBs. The as-prepared KNiHCF cathode can deliver reversible discharge capacity of 62.8 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 , with a high discharge voltage of 3.82 V. It can also achieve a superior rate performance of 45.8 mAh g-1 at 5000 mA g-1 , with a capacity retention of 88.6 % after 100 cycles. The superior performance of KNiHCF cathode results from low-strain de-/intercalation mechanism, intrinsic semiconductor property and low potassium diffusion energy barrier. The high power density and long-term stability of KNiHCF//graphite full cell confirmed the feasibility of K-rich KNiHCF cathode in PIBs. This work provides guidance to develop Prussian blue analogues as cathode materials for PIBs.
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- Lin Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Material, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Material, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.,Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Material, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Liu H, Lai WH, Yang Q, Lei Y, Wu C, Wang N, Wang YX, Chou SL, Liu HK, Dou SX. Understanding Sulfur Redox Mechanisms in Different Electrolytes for Room-Temperature Na-S Batteries. Nanomicro Lett 2021; 13:121. [PMID: 34138346 PMCID: PMC8096878 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-021-00648-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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This work reports influence of two different electrolytes, carbonate ester and ether electrolytes, on the sulfur redox reactions in room-temperature Na-S batteries. Two sulfur cathodes with different S loading ratio and status are investigated. A sulfur-rich composite with most sulfur dispersed on the surface of a carbon host can realize a high loading ratio (72% S). In contrast, a confined sulfur sample can encapsulate S into the pores of the carbon host with a low loading ratio (44% S). In carbonate ester electrolyte, only the sulfur trapped in porous structures is active via 'solid-solid' behavior during cycling. The S cathode with high surface sulfur shows poor reversible capacity because of the severe side reactions between the surface polysulfides and the carbonate ester solvents. To improve the capacity of the sulfur-rich cathode, ether electrolyte with NaNO3 additive is explored to realize a 'solid-liquid' sulfur redox process and confine the shuttle effect of the dissolved polysulfides. As a result, the sulfur-rich cathode achieved high reversible capacity (483 mAh g-1), corresponding to a specific energy of 362 Wh kg-1 after 200 cycles, shedding light on the use of ether electrolyte for high-loading sulfur cathode.
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- Hanwen Liu
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia.
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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Liu Q, Hu Z, Li L, Li W, Zou C, Jin H, Wang S, Chou SL. Facile Synthesis of Birnessite δ-MnO 2 and Carbon Nanotube Composites as Effective Catalysts for Li-CO 2 Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2021; 13:16585-16593. [PMID: 33819005 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c03229] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Li-CO2 batteries are one type of promising energy storage and conversion devices to capture and utilize the greenhouse gas CO2, mitigating global temperature rise and climate change. Catalysts that could effectively decompose the discharge product, Li2CO3, are essential for high-performance Li-CO2 batteries. Benefiting from the interconnected porous structure, favorable oxygen vacancy, and the synergistic effects between the carbon nanotube (CNT) and layered birnessite δ-MnO2, our Li-CO2 cathodes with the as-prepared CNT@δ-MnO2 catalyst can efficiently afford a large reaction surface area and abundant active sites, provide sufficient electron/Li+ transport pathways, and facilitate electrolyte infiltration and CO2 diffusion, demonstrating low overpotential and superior cycling stability, which have been proven by both experimental characterization and theoretical computation. It is expected that this work can provide guidance for the design and synthesis of high-performance electrochemical catalysts for Li-CO2 batteries.
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- Qiannan Liu
- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Institute of New Materials and Industrial Technologies, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Institute of New Materials and Industrial Technologies, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Institute of New Materials and Industrial Technologies, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Materials of Zhejiang Province, Institute of New Materials and Industrial Technologies, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
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Wang Y, Lai Y, Chu J, Yan Z, Wang YX, Chou SL, Liu HK, Dou SX, Ai X, Yang H, Cao Y. Tunable Electrocatalytic Behavior of Sodiated MoS 2 Active Sites toward Efficient Sulfur Redox Reactions in Room-Temperature Na-S Batteries. Adv Mater 2021; 33:e2100229. [PMID: 33733506 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202100229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [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: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Room-temperature (RT) sodium-sulfur (Na-S) batteries hold great promise for large-scale energy storage due to the advantages of high energy density, low cost, and resource abundance. The research progress on RT Na-S batteries, however, has been greatly hindered by the sluggish kinetics of the sulfur redox reactions. Herein, an elaborate multifunctional architecture, consisting of N-doped carbon skeletons and tunable MoS2 sulfiphilic sites, is fabricated via a simple one-pot reaction followed by in situ sulfurization. Beyond the physical confinement and chemical binding of polarized N-doped carbonaceous microflowers, the MoS2 active sites play a key role in catalyzing polysulfide redox reactions, especially the conversion from long-chain Na2 Sn (4 ≤ n ≤ 8) to short-chain Na2 S2 and Na2 S. Significantly, the electrocatalytic activity of MoS2 can be tunable via adjusting the discharge depth. It is remarkable that the sodiated MoS2 exhibits much stronger binding energy and electrocatalytic behavior compared to MoS2 sites, effectively enhancing the formation of the final Na2 S product. Consequently, the S cathode achieves superior electrochemical performance in RT Na-S batteries, delivering a high capacity of 774.2 mAh g-1 after 800 cycles at 0.2 A g-1 , and an ultrahigh capacity retention with a capacity decay rate of only 0.0055% per cycle over 2800 cycles.
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- Yanxia Wang
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, New South Wales, 2500, Australia
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Hubei Key Laboratory of Electrochemical Power Sources, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
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Li L, Lu Y, Zhang Q, Zhao S, Hu Z, Chou SL. Recent Progress on Layered Cathode Materials for Nonaqueous Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries. Small 2021; 17:e1902767. [PMID: 31617315 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201902767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs) are promising candidates for next-generation energy storage systems owing to their high safety and the low cost of magnesium resources. One of the main challenges for RMBs is to develop suitable high-performance cathode materials. Layered materials are one of the most promising cathode materials for RMBs due to their relatively high specific capacity and facile synthesis process. This review focuses on recent progress on layered cathode materials for RMBs, including layered oxides, sulfides, selenides, and other layered materials. In addition, effective strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of layered cathode materials are summarized. Moreover, future perspectives about the application of layered materials in RMBs are also discussed. This review provides some significant guidance for the further development of layered materials for RMBs.
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- Lin Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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Chou SL, Dou SX, Wang X. From Fundamental Research to Applications: The Success Story of the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials. Small 2021; 17:e2007636. [PMID: 33660424 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202007636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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- Shu-Lei Chou
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW, 2522, Australia
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Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have attracted extensive attention for next-generation energy storage systems because of the high abundance of potassium resources and low cost. However, the electrochemical performance of PIBs still cannot satisfy the requirements of practical application. One of the most effective strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of PIBs is electrolyte optimization. In this review, we focus on recent advances in ester- and ether-based electrolytes for high-performance PIBs. First, we discuss the requirements and components of organic electrolytes (potassium salts and solvents) for PIBs. Then, the strategies toward optimizing the electrolytes have been summarized, including potassium salt optimization, solvent optimization, electrolyte concentration optimization, and introducing electrolyte additives. In general, the electrolyte optimization methods can adjust the solvation energy, the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy level, and the highest occupied molecular orbital energy level, which are beneficial for achieving fast kinetics, stable and highly K+-conductive solid-electrolyte interphase layer, and superior oxidation resistance, respectively. Future studies should focus on exploring the effects of composition on electrolyte characteristics and the corresponding laws. This review provides some significant guidance to develop better electrolytes for high-performance PIBs. A comprehensive summary on how to optimize ester- and ether-based electrolytes for high-performance potassium-ion batteries.![]()
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- Lin Li
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus Wollongong New South Wales 2522 Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China .,Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus Wollongong New South Wales 2522 Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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Li L, Hu Z, Zhao S, Chou SL. Alkali and alkaline-earth metal ion–solvent co-intercalation reactions in nonaqueous rechargeable batteries. Chem Sci 2021; 12:15206-15218. [PMID: 34976341 PMCID: PMC8635201 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc04202e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This review summarizes the recent progress of alkali and alkaline-earth metal ion–solvent co-intercalation reactions in nonaqueous rechargeable batteries.
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- Lin Li
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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Zhang K, Tamakloe W, Zhou L, Park M, Zhang J, Agyeman DA, Chou SL, Kang YM. Multifunctionalities of Graphene for Exploiting a Facile Conversion Reaction Route of Perovskite CoSnO 3 for Highly Reversible Na Ion Storage. J Phys Chem Lett 2020; 11:7988-7995. [PMID: 32867478 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c02093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Transition-metal oxides are promising anode materials for sodium ion batteries (SIBs) and have attracted a great deal of attention because of their natural abundance and high theoretical capacities. However, they suffer from low conductivity and large volumetric/structural variation during sodiation/desodiation processes, leading to unsatisfactory cycling stability and poor rate capability. This study proposes a novel conversion reaction using CoSnO3 (CSO) nanocubes uniformly wrapped in graphene nanosheets, which are fabricated using a wet-chemical strategy followed by low-temperature heat treatment. This optimized composite exhibits durable cyclability and high rate capability, which can be attributed to the strong interaction between reduced graphene oxide and CSO through its surface oxygen moieties. It develops a facile conversion reaction route, thereby leading to SnO2 formation during charging. This interactive phenomenon further contributes to improving the reaction kinetics and restraining the volume expansion during cycling. This study may provide a facile approach for addressing irreversible conversion of high-capacity oxide materials toward advanced SIBs.
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- Kai Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Engineering Research Center of High-efficiency Energy Storage (Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Lai WH, Wang H, Zheng L, Jiang Q, Yan ZC, Wang L, Yoshikawa H, Matsumura D, Sun Q, Wang YX, Gu Q, Wang JZ, Liu HK, Chou SL, Dou SX. General Synthesis of Single-Atom Catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reactions and Room-Temperature Na-S Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:22171-22178. [PMID: 32697410 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202009400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [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: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Herein, we report a comprehensive strategy to synthesize a full range of single-atom metals on carbon matrix, including V, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Ge, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, In, Sn, W, Ir, Pt, Pb, and Bi. The extensive applications of various SACs are manifested via their ability to electro-catalyze typical hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and conversion reactions in novel room-temperature sodium sulfur batteries (RT-Na-S). The enhanced performances for these electrochemical reactions arisen from the ability of different single active atoms on local structures to tune their electronic configuration. Significantly, the electrocatalytic behaviors of diverse SACs, assisted by density functional theory calculations, are systematically revealed by in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and in situ transmission electronic microscopy, providing a strategic library for the general synthesis and extensive applications of SACs in energy conversion and storage.
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- Wei-Hong Lai
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.,College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.,Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, No. 19 Yuquan Road, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China.,Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymeric Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- School of Science and Technology, Kwansei Gakuin University, 2-1 Gakuen, Sanda, Hyogo, 669-1337, Japan
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- Quantum Beam Science Center (Japan) Atomic Energy Agency, Sayo-gun, Hyogo, 679-5148, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Australian Synchrotron (ANSTO), 800 Blackburn Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3168, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia
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Lei YJ, Yan ZC, Lai WH, Chou SL, Wang YX, Liu HK, Dou SX. Tailoring MXene-Based Materials for Sodium-Ion Storage: Synthesis, Mechanisms, and Applications. ELECTROCHEM ENERGY R 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s41918-020-00079-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Zhao S, Li L, Li F, Chou SL. Recent progress on understanding and constructing reliable Na anode for aprotic Na-O2 batteries: A mini review. Electrochem commun 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2020.106797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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