Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Fengping Xiao, Peng Hu, Yanni Wu, Qing Tang, Nilesh Shinde, Yulong Liu
Summary: A multifunctional Se host with MoSe2 nanosheets coupled with nitrogen-doped porous carbon hollow spheres is reported for the first time, providing excellent energy storage performance for Na-Se batteries. This composite exhibits long cycling life and superior rate performance, showing promise for the design of diverse Se-based cathodes.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Siyuan Ren, Yubing Si, Wei Guo, Yongzhu Fu
Summary: Selenium sulfide (SeS2) exhibits high conductivity and theoretical specific capacity, but its shuttle effect limits its further application. The formation of organoselenosulfides through the reaction with diphenyl disulfide (DPDS) provides more lithiation sites and alleviates the shuttle effect. The resulting DPDS/SeS2 ratio of 1:1 shows excellent cycling stability and rate capability in lithium batteries.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haitang Zhang, Jianken Chen, Yuhao Hong, Xiaohong Wu, Xiao Huang, Peng Dai, Haiyan Luo, Baodan Zhang, Yu Qiao, Shi-Gang Sun
Summary: This article introduces a reliable quantification technology—titration mass spectroscopy, which accurately quantifies the chemical reactions and products in different types of batteries and guides the relevant design strategies by understanding the mechanism. Titration mass spectroscopy technology is not only limited to known products/mechanisms, but also proven to be a powerful tool for studying advanced batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Guo, Dan-Yang Wang, Qiliang Chen, Yongzhu Fu
Summary: Organosulfur compounds have gained attention as promising cathode materials for rechargeable metal batteries in recent years. Research has focused on understanding the redox mechanisms of linear organosulfur molecules and developing new compounds. The reversible sulfur-sulfur bond breakage/formation makes organosulfur materials functional in batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Sol Hui Park, Nam Kyeong Lee, Seong Gyu Lee, Ji Hyun Han, Yun Jung Lee
Summary: Cathode materials commonly undergo volumetric changes during cycling, which decreases the cycle life of lithium-based rechargeable batteries. Zero-strain cathode materials, which do not experience significant volumetric changes, have advantages such as high battery voltage, capacity, and stability. This review summarizes the issues with conventional cathode materials due to volumetric changes, discusses the behavior of zero-strain cathodes, highlights recent advancements in engineering strategies and reaction mechanisms to enhance cathode performance, introduces analytical methods to demonstrate strain behavior, and provides an outlook on future research directions.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jihyeon Kim, Youngsu Kim, Jaekyun Yoo, Giyun Kwon, Youngmin Ko, Kisuk Kang
Summary: Transition-metal-free organic rechargeable batteries are promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, with potential cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness. This review evaluates the current status of organic rechargeable batteries and discusses their potential in various post-lithium-ion-battery platforms.
NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min Wu, Dechong Liu, Zhuxin Li, Yu Tang, Yajun Ding, Yuejiao Li, Zhong-Shuai Wu, Hong Zhao
Summary: The newly developed RCLO battery system effectively solves the poor circulation issue caused by oxygen generation in conventional Li-O-2 batteries.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dun Lin, Dewei Rao, Samuel Chiovoloni, Shanwen Wang, Jennifer Q. Lu, Yat Li
Summary: By utilizing a double-layered cathode structure, the undesired shuttling of triiodide ions has been successfully suppressed, resulting in outstanding Coulombic efficiency and voltage efficiency for ZIBs. These findings offer new insights for the design and fabrication of ZIBs and other batteries based on conversion reactions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Saurabh Kumar, Mahatim Singh, Rakesh Mondal, Mridul Kumar, Rajiv Prakash, Preetam Singh
Summary: Due to the limited reserve and increasing price of lithium, alternatives to Li-ion batteries are rapidly growing. This study proposes a reversible sodium-ion battery cathode material made of 3D framework-structured molybdenum polyanionic phosphate (Mo2P2O11). The material exhibits reversible intercalation and stable charge storage performance, opening up a new route for the development of sodium-ion batteries.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunmao Huang, Shenghong Liu, Yang Wang, Jingjie Feng, Yanming Zhao
Summary: NaVMoO6 with brannerite-type structure was successfully synthesized using a sol-gel method, and utilized as a cathode material for lithium ion batteries for the first time. The material showed stable reversible specific capacity, indicating its potential as a cathode material for LIBs and enriching the possibilities of molybdenum-based materials for this application.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tingting Shi, Gaofeng Li, Yan Han, Yingjie Gao, Feng Wang, Zijun Hu, Taotao Cai, Jun Chu, Zhiping Song
Summary: In this study, a novel small molecular organic cathode material (SMOCM) called oxidized indanthrone (oIDT) was synthesized through a simple oxidation process. oIDT shows superior electrochemical performance, including high energy density and excellent capacity retention. Furthermore, the research provides insightful mechanism understandings on the redox reaction and electrode evolution of SMOCMs.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Jiao, Fan Wang, Yuhong Ma, Sangang Luo, Yaoyao Li, Anjun Hu, Miao He, Fei Li, Dongjiang Chen, Wei Chen, Tianyu Lei, Yin Hu
Summary: This review categorizes the basic failure mechanisms and major challenges of Li-S batteries at low temperature, and discusses strategies and advances in the design of optimized electrolyte, composite cathode and functional separator. Suggestions for future development of practical Li-S batteries at low temperature are proposed.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shengqi Ding, Shuang Liu, Jingjuan Li, Liang Wu, Zi-Feng Ma, Xianxia Yuan
Summary: By experiment and theoretical calculation, the different catalytic performance and abnormal discharge plateau phenomenon of two morphologies of copper sulfide in lithium-oxygen batteries were investigated.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Songyan Bai, Byunghoon Kim, Chungryeol Kim, Orapa Tamwattana, Hyeokjun Park, Jihyeon Kim, Dongwhan Lee, Kisuk Kang
Summary: The use of MOF gel separators in organic batteries can effectively address electrode dissolution and shuttle effect issues, improving cycle stability and capacity retention. This technology has great potential for various applications, as the pore size can be tailored to specific organic electrode materials.
NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingyan He, Kaiyuan Shi, Yu Pan, Jinghua Wu, Xing Li, Xing Xin
Summary: This article proposes a dual-functional carbon nanofibrous skeleton decorated with Co nanoparticles and Co-N-x sites to improve the electrochemical behavior of both anode and cathode in Li-O-2 batteries. The synergistic effect of Co nanoparticles and Co-N-x sites improves the lithiophilicity of carbon fibers, reduces polarization, and moderates dendritic formation at the Li metal anode. Moreover, the Co nanoparticles and Co-N-x sites act as active sites to promote the ORR and OER processes at the cathodic side, leading to improved battery performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiao Huang, Jianmeng Su, Zhen Song, Tongping Xiu, Jun Jin, Michael E. Badding, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: The study found that by using Li6.4Ga0.2La3Zr2O12 powder calcined at 850 degrees Celsius, a cubic LLZO phase can be obtained, and ceramic pellets sintered at 1100 degrees Celsius for 320 minutes using this powder have relative densities higher than 94%, with conductivities higher than 1.2 x 10(-3) S cm(-1) at 25 degrees Celsius.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yingying Hu, Wenping Zha, Yanpei Li, Xiangwei Wu, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: This study investigates the influencing factors of porous cathode on the impedance of Na-NiCl2 battery, proposing optimal catholyte/cathode material interface and minimum operating impedance. Results show that both porosity and metal ratio of the cathode are crucial considerations, with proposed cathode parameters for achieving the desired outcomes.
FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Chenggong Jiang, Baohua Mao, Fangyuan Diao, Qingtian Li, Zhaoyin Wen, Pengchao Si, Hui Zhang, Zhi Liu
Summary: Na-O-2 batteries have drawn attention for their high theoretical energy density, producing various discharge products with different electrochemical performances. Construction of a solid-state Na2O2 battery allows for a comprehensive exploration of the potential of Na-O-2 batteries and the transformation of discharge products. Operando investigation of this battery type can provide insights into the behavior of Na2O2 during charge and discharge cycles.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ya Chen, Wenwen Li, Changzhi Sun, Jun Jin, Qing Wang, Xiaodong Chen, Wenping Zha, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: The novel sustained release mechanism, by gradually interacting PPC and LiTFSI with the lithium anode to form a highly stable LiF-enriched SEI membrane, effectively suppresses lithium dendrite growth in SSLMBs, increasing the commercial potential.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wenping Zha, Junyang Li, Wenwen Li, Changzhi Sun, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: A new type of highly Li+ conductive and mechanically strong composite solid-state electrolyte, SN-CSSE, was developed for room-temperature solid-state lithium battery with excellent ionic conductivity and cycling stability. The electrolyte showed wide electrochemical window, strong mechanical strength, and high interfacial compatibility with Li, demonstrating great potential for safety-critical battery systems.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Congcai Huang, Guanming Yang, Wenhao Yu, Chao Xue, Yanfang Zhai, Weiping Tang, Ning Hu, Zhaoyin Wen, Li Lu, Shufeng Song
Summary: In this study, gallium-substituted Na3Zr2Si2PO12 solid electrolytes were prepared through solid-state synthesis. Among them, Na3.1Zr1.9-Ga0.1Si2PO12 exhibited significantly enhanced ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability, demonstrating a new substitution strategy for exploring Na+-ion solid electrolytes.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chujun Zheng, Yadong Ruan, Jianmeng Su, Zhen Song, Tongping Xiu, Jun Jin, Michael E. Badding, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: In this study, a novel grain-boundary enhancement strategy was demonstrated by introducing LZO, which can be decomposed into Li2O in situ, into LLZT, achieving none mother powder sintering and effectively suppressing lithium dendrite growth. The strategy showed improved cell performance and stability in solid-state batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ce Sun, Yanpei Li, Xiaofeng Ye, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: This research investigates the potential of using air electrode supported Ni-BCZYYC | BCZYYC | LSN-BCZYYC single cells for medium temperature applications. The results show promising current density and power density, indicating the stability and potential of this design.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenping Zha, Wenwen Li, Yadong Ruan, Jiacheng Wang, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: The study utilizes ice-templated Li1.5Al0.5Ge1.5(PO4)3 with vertically aligned channels to enhance the mechanical properties and lithium ion transport efficiency of the plastic crystal electrolyte, resulting in a high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical window for the LAGP/SN hybrid electrolyte. The affinity between LAGP and SN-based electrolyte, confirmed by DFT calculation and in-situ thermal polymerization, provides sufficient electrolyte diffusion pathways and contributes to the cycling stability of batteries. The solid-state lithium batteries employing this hybrid electrolyte demonstrate excellent room-temperature rate capability and stable cycling performance, showcasing a promising potential for practical applications.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liu Yao, Yanpei Li, Xingpeng Gao, Mingli Cai, Jun Jin, Jianhua Yang, Tongping Xiu, Zhen Song, Michael E. Badding, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: The study introduced a strategy of Zr doping and LixZryOz surface coating to improve the cycling stability and capacity retention of Ni-rich NCM cathode materials, with enhanced bulk stability and optimized microstructure contributing to the improved performance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongjian Lai, Yanpei Li, Jingyi Wang, WenWen Li, Xiangwei Wu, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: The study presents a beta-Al2O3 electrolyte with a vertically porous-dense bilayer structure for solid-state sodium-ion batteries, which can enhance cathode loading and cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIOMICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mingli Cai, Yang Lu, Liu Yao, Jun Jin, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: By constructing lithiophilic layers on the garnet surface, robust garnet/Li interfaces and greatly reduced interfacial resistance can be achieved. A mixed ionic and electronic conductive interlayer is shown to be superior to an solely electronic conductive metal interlayer, allowing for uniform Li-ion flow.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guanming Yang, Yanfang Zhai, Jianyao Yao, Shufeng Song, Weiping Tang, Zhaoyin Wen, Li Lu, Ning Hu
Summary: Dense Na3Zr2Si2PO12 with an average grain size of 546 +/- 58 nm was reported, prepared using a facile method. The nano-grained Na3Zr2Si2PO12 showed extremely high conductivity and low interfacial resistance at 25 degrees C. Such processing enables the exploration of nanocrystalline conductors.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mingli Cai, Liu Yao, Jun Jin, Zhaoyin Wen
Summary: Solid-state batteries with garnet-type SSEs show promise for high ionic conductivity and stability, but poor contact between the SSE and Li metal can lead to issues. A strategy utilizing a metal salt aqueous solution to construct a lithiophilic ZnO layer on the garnet surface has been successful in improving contact with Li metal and enhancing electrochemical performance.
ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yong Cao, Jian Li, Peng Yang, KaiYuan Wei, ShiPing Ma, XiaoQiang Zhang, MeiFen Wu, XiaoJiang Liu, YanHua Cui, ZhaoYin Wen
Summary: The study found that an unexpected ionic exchange reaction between NiCl2 and LiBr in LiF-LiCl-LiBr caused a decrease in conductivity, leading to poor thermal battery performance. Using LiF-LiCl-Li2SO4 as a new electrolyte without LiBr significantly improved the electrochemical performance of the NiCl2 cathode.
SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
