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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Pang, Xiangyu Yu, Shijing Zhang, Wei He, Siyu Yang, Yao Fu, Ying Tian, Mingming Xing, Xixian Luo
Summary: The study fabricated an aqueous Zn2+/Li+ hybrid-ion battery using LiV3O8 nanorods as cathode, metallic Zn as anode, and 3M Zn(OTf)(2) + 0.5M LiOTf aqueous solution as electrolyte. The hybrid-ion battery showed significantly improved cycle performance compared to batteries using pure 3M Zn(OTf)(2) electrolyte, with an impressive capacity retention of 87.0% after 4000 cycles at 5A g(1), due to the inhibitory effect of the hybrid electrolyte on the formation of irreversible by-products and Zn dendrite growth.
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Chemistry, Physical
Mengting Xu, Shengqi Ding, Xuebin Yu, Zi-Feng Ma, Xianxia Yuan
Summary: The yolk-shell-structured NiCo2S4 spheres were synthesized as cathode catalysts for Li-O2 batteries, and the optimal sulfidation time was found to be 18 hours. The battery with YS-NCS-18 as the catalyst exhibited the highest specific capacity, best rate capability, and most stable cycling performance, due to the largest gap between the yolk and shell and the highest catalytic activity of the (531) surface.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Lanlee Lee, Weerawat To A. Ran, Jung-Hun Lee, Soo Min Hwang, Young -Jun Kim
Summary: Si-based blended anodes composed of artificial graphite and graphene-coated SiOx particles are reported to have durable and high-energy properties. The graphene coating reduces electrode swelling and increases initial Coulombic efficiency, leading to increased areal capacity. The self-adaptive behavior of graphene mitigates mechanical damage and maintains electron conduction pathways, improving the reversibility of charge-discharge reactions. The blended anode exhibits good cycling stability and high volumetric capacities, demonstrating the applicability of high-capacity Si-based anodes for LIBs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Muharrem Kunduraci, Selda Kilic Cetin, Ugur Caglayan, Rasiha Nefise Mutlu, Dogan Kaya, Ahmet Ekicibil
Summary: The electrochemical performance of an aqueous lithium-ion battery with LiV3O8 anode, 'water-in-salt' 20 M LiTFSI electrolyte, and LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode was investigated. The battery exhibited high lithiation capacity, extended cycle life, and stable discharge potential.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yuqing Wang, Ning An, Lei Wen, Lei Wang, Xiaotong Jiang, Feng Hou, Yuxin Yin, Ji Liang
Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes the recycling technologies for LiNixCoyMnzO2 and LiFePO4-based LIBs, as well as exhausted anode materials, and discusses the challenges and possible strategies for industrial-scale application. The closed-loop strategy for cycling cathode materials is highlighted as an ideal approach for its economic benefit and environmental friendliness.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Ewelina Rudnicka, Pawel Jakobczyk, Andrzej Lewandowski
Summary: In this study, the capacity of graphene|electrolyte|Li laboratory cell was tested at different currents. The impedance of the Li4Ti5O12|electrolyte|Li laboratory and commercial Li-ion cells was also measured. The research discusses various factors that affect Li-ion batteries, such as cathode and anode material capacity, battery polarization, heat dissipation, volume changes, capacity under non-equilibrium conditions, pseudocapacitive behavior, and battery safety. The results show that battery capacity may vary with current and polarization, and the measurement process may affect the determined capacity value.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sheng Shui Zhang
Summary: Fast charging of Li-ion cells faces challenges including accelerated capacity fade and inferior charging capability. Apart from the well-known issues of Li plating and voltage polarization, there are hidden factors such as failure of the solid electrolyte interphase, structural degradation of cathode materials, and high activation energies of Li+ ions in the electrolyte. Understanding these factors can help propose solutions to the fast-charging problems.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dahee Jin, Youngjoon Roh, Taejin Jo, Myung-Hyun Ryou, Hongkyung Lee, Yong Min Lee
Summary: A composite electrode with preplanted LiNO3 on Li metal powder (LN-LMP) was designed to stabilize the LMP surface and enhance the performance of Li metal batteries (LMBs). The LN-LMP electrode showed excellent cycling performance and outperformed cells with LiNO3-containing electrolytes.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yun Zhao, Limin Huang, Dan Zhao, Jim Yang Lee
Summary: The sluggish kinetics of sulfur reactions on the cathode and the inadequate lithium deposition/stripping reversibility on the anode are successfully mitigated by using a single cathode modifier, In2Se3, which catalyses the polysulfide reactions on the cathode and improves lithium deposition/removal reversibility on the anode through the formation of a LiInS2/LiInSe2 containing solid electrolyte interface. This single modification approach shows excellent performance in Li-metal anode-free Li-S batteries, achieving 60% capacity retention and an average Coulombic efficiency of 98.27% after 160 cycles.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mingqiang Qi, Jiawei Long, Yingyi Ding, Xinya Diao, Yijing Meng, Linlin Wang, Zeng Pan, Jinyun Liu
Summary: Combining hollow yolk-shell structure and surface modification is an effective strategy to enhance the performance of lithium-ion battery anodes. The use of a nanosheets-coated multiple-layered SnO2@NiMoO4 composite demonstrates the synergistic effect between multi-layered SnO2 microspheres and NiMoO4 nanosheets, leading to improved electrochemical properties. The reversible capacity of the SnO2@NiMoO4 anode is competitive and shows potential for developing high-performance Li-ion battery systems.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhen Meng, Adam Reupert, Yushu Tang, Zhenyou Li, Guruprakash Karkera, Liping Wang, Ananyo Roy, Thomas Diemant, Maximilian Fichtner, Zhirong Zhao-Karger
Summary: Calcium batteries are a promising option for energy storage, but they face technical challenges. This study explores the use of FeS2 as a cathode material and a Li+/Ca2+ hybrid electrolyte for calcium batteries, providing new directions for long-term cycling of these batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pei Li, Yangyang Chen, Rui Li, Bo Yu, Wang Pu, Mingshan Wang, Junchen Chen, Zhiyuan Ma, Bingshu Guo, Xing Li
Summary: A novel flame retardant fluorine-rich electrolyte (FFT) was designed and studied in this research, which exhibited noninflammability, low viscosity, good wettability and fluidity, and high oxidation stability. The electrolyte enabled high-energy density lithium metal batteries to maintain good capacity performance and exhibited excellent discharge capacity at low temperatures.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dong Feng, Qiduo Chen, Zhongming Li, Tianbiao Zeng
Summary: Flexible hollow nanochannel carbon nanofiber was prepared and P/GeP nano powder was encapsulated in N-rich carbon nanofiber using a facile in situ synthesis method. The N-doped hollow carbon fiber encapsulate P/GeP (P/GeP/C) anode exhibited remarkable reversible capacities, superior rate performances, and long-term cycle stability for lithium storage. The unique designed nanoarchitecture improved the structural stability, electronic conductivity, and transport of electrons and Li-ion.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Yang, Cuiping Gu, Mengmeng Zhao, Chunyu Meng, Xiaojing Lu, Haibo Ren, Sang Woo Joo, Jiarui Huang
Summary: In this study, Ga2O3 nanotubes coated with N-doped carbon layers were prepared using MoO3 nanorods as sacrificial templates followed by a poly-dopamine coating and heat treatment process. The resulting tubular structure provided cavities for volume changes of the Ga2O3 and shortened the migration path of Li ions and electrons, leading to improved cycling stability and rate performance of the battery.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
R. Kurinjimala, D. Boehm, W. Pessenhofer, C. Eisenmenger-Sittner
Summary: The storage capacity and reliability of Lithium-ion batteries has significantly improved in recent years. This study focuses on optimizing the cathode material of the system, which is based on Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) mixed oxides. Increasing the Ni content in these mixed oxides reduces the need for expensive and hazardous Co. However, a high Ni content poses challenges such as irreversible Li site occupation, structural phase transformations, and surface contaminations caused by Ni reactivity.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
