Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dao-Yi Wu, Jiao-Jing Shao
Summary: With the increasing demand for wearable and portable electronics, flexible all-solid-state supercapacitors (ASSSC) are gaining attention for their fast charge-discharge rate, high power density, low cost, and easy fabrication. Graphene, with its unique physical properties, is considered an ideal active electrode material and has been extensively researched in the form of graphene-based films and fibers. The electrochemical performance and mechanical strength of flexible electrodes play crucial roles in improving the performance of ASSSC.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Crystallography
Songmei Wu
Summary: Graphene has unique properties that make it a promising candidate for electrode materials, but challenges remain in the continuous preparation of graphene fibers and strong interlayer interactions. Combining graphene with other materials appears to be a more promising pathway for producing composite fibers, and this article provides a comprehensive overview of graphene-based composite fiber electrodes, their preparation methods, performance optimization, and applications in supercapacitors, while also addressing the remaining challenges in their development.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Wang, Zhenquan Wang, Zhiming Li, Naxing Liu, Yang Luo, Yuxiao Chu, Long Jiang, Fu-Gang Zhao, Kai Zhang, Xunshan Liu, Yongmiao Shen
Summary: Supercapacitor is an electrochemical energy storage technology that can meet future green and sustainable energy needs. A heterojunction system composed of 2D graphene and hydroquinone dimethyl ether was developed to overcome the low energy density limitation. The heterojunction displayed a large specific capacitance, good rate capability, and cycling stability. Supercapacitors assembled with this system showed attractive capacitive characteristics and could deliver high energy and power densities with minimal degradation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingji Sang, Li Bai, Biao Zuo, Lei Dong, Xinping Wang, Wei-Shi Li, Fu-Gang Zhao
Summary: The combination of commercial graphite fluoride and p-phenylenediamine for functionalization and in situ polymerization resulted in graphene/polyaniline nanocomposites with high capacitive performances and stability. The as-prepared G-pPDA-PANI triads demonstrated outstanding energy and power densities in bendable all-solid-state supercapacitors, showcasing superior rate capability, cycling stability, and mechanical flexibility.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cheng-Liang Huang, Li-Ming Chiang, Chien-An Su, Yuan-Yao Li
Summary: In this study, MnO2-coated Carbon nanotube (CNT)-embedded carbon nanofiber (CNF) core-shell cables were fabricated for pseudo-capacitators, while activated CNF-CNTs obtained by CO2 activation were used for Electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). The unique structure and high electrical conductivity of the materials led to a specific capacitance of 483.5 F/g using MnO2/CNF-CNT mat with 1 M Na2SO4 aqueous electrolyte.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Zhou, Yuying Zheng, Dongyang Chen
Summary: By using a reduction-reaction-induced self-assembly process, a new type of three-dimensional porous aerogel with partially unzipped multiwalled carbon nanotubes inserted into graphene nanosheets was prepared. The aerogels exhibited excellent electrical contact, prevented restacking of graphene nanosheets, and provided large channels for charge transfer, resulting in promising electrode materials for supercapacitor applications.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seong Dae Kim, Arijit Sarkar, Jong-Hyun Ahn
Summary: With the popularity of flexible and wearable electronic devices, research on lightweight and large-capacity batteries suitable for powering such devices is actively conducted. Graphene has attracted attention in the battery field due to its good mechanical properties and applicability in fabricating electrodes. Different types of graphene enable the fabrication of flexible and stretchable batteries with various shapes and functions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuan Gao, Chuan Xie, Zijian Zheng
Summary: The increasing demand for portable and wearable electronics has led to a growing interest in flexible lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors. Textile composite electrodes have shown great promise for flexible, high-capacity, and long-cycle-life textile-based electrochemical energy storage devices, compared to traditional metal-foil-supported electrodes. Challenges associated with textile composite electrodes and textile-based electrochemical energy storage devices are discussed, along with potential solutions.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
M. M. Atta, Ramy Amer Fahim
Summary: The research on wearable and flexible supercapacitors (FS) in various applications has gained significant attention. Different fabrication methods and materials have been explored to enhance the properties of FS. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent works on FS, including fabrication routes, active materials, and classification based on flexible materials, serving as a guide for beginners in the field.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad S. Islam, Shaikh N. Faisal, Liyong Tong, A. K. Roy, Jin Zhang, Enamul Haque, Andrew Minett, Chun H. Wang
Summary: The study demonstrates that N-doped reduced graphene oxide wrapped carbon micro fibres have high electrochemical capacitance properties, making them promising materials for flexible fiber supercapacitors and sodium-ion batteries with excellent performance. The micro-fiber electrodes exhibit high performance as supercapacitors and impressive electrochemical performances as anodes for sodium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pengyi Lu, Xiaotong Jiang, Wenlei Guo, Lei Wang, Tao Zhang, Yash Boyjoo, Wenping Si, Feng Hou, Jian Liu, Shi Xue Dou, Ji Liang
Summary: The CNT@NiCo2S4 hybrid film exhibits high mechanical flexibility, excellent electrochemical properties, and lightweight, suitable for flexible supercapacitors. The asymmetric flexible supercapacitor based on this material shows high voltage output, high energy/power density, outstanding cycling stability, and excellent mechanical flexibility without sacrificing performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bin Yao, Huarong Peng, Haozhe Zhang, Junzhe Kang, Cheng Zhu, Gerardo Delgado, Dana Byrne, Soren Faulkner, Megan Freyman, Xihong Lu, Marcus A. Worsley, Jennifer Q. Lu, Yat Li
Summary: The research team successfully fabricated a 3D-printed multiscale porous carbon aerogel through a unique preparation method, achieving excellent capacitance performance at -70 degrees Celsius. This structure maintained outstanding capacitive performance and a high capacitance even at high scan rates, demonstrating the importance of open porous structures in preserving capacitive performance at ultralow temperatures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Truong-Son Dinh Le, Yeong A. Lee, Han Ku Nam, Kyu Yeon Jang, Dongwook Yang, Byunggi Kim, Kanghoon Yim, Seung-Woo Kim, Hana Yoon, Young-Jin Kim
Summary: The study presents a method to directly fabricate highly conductive and flexible microelectrodes on natural leaves using femtosecond laser pulses. This approach offers advantages such as simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and excellent performance, making it promising for applications in wearable electronics, smart homes, and the Internet of Things.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiaming Wang, Ying Huang, Yan Gao, Jiayi Dai, Xu Sun
Summary: Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) have attracted considerable attention due to their ability to enhance the properties of materials. This paper proposes a method to enhance the electrochemical performance and flexibility of CNFs by using electrostatic self-assembly and a dipping and drying strategy. The resulting PAN@rGO@PPy electrode shows specific capacitance of 203 F g(-1) and high energy density of 15 Wh kg(-1) in a flexible supercapacitor. It also demonstrates remarkable cycling stability after 10,000 cycles. The research provides valuable insights for the development of flexible energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruquan Ren, Yan Zhong, Xueyong Ren, Yongming Fan
Summary: This article introduces a one-step hydrothermal method to fabricate oxygen-doped activated carbon/graphene composite hydrogels. The composite hydrogels have low cost, high specific surface area, and high conductivity, making them suitable for flexible and wearable energy storage devices. They exhibit excellent energy storage performance and cycling stability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guiye Yang, Xiaoming Bai, Yu Zhang, Zhikun Guo, Chenyang Zhao, Lishuang Fan, Naiqing Zhang
Summary: Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are considered as advanced energy storage technology with higher safety and energy density. However, the solid-solid interface contact between ceramics electrolytes and Li anode leads to large interfacial resistance. Introducing a polymer-based coating, such as Poly(lithium 4-styrenesulfonate) (PLSS), can effectively solve this problem by providing fast Li+ ion transfer and blocking electron. PLSS-based cells demonstrate improved long-life cycling.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xingyuan Lu, Chenyang Zhao, Aosai Chen, Zhikun Guo, Nannan Liu, Lishuang Fan, Jianmin Sun, Naiqing Zhang
Summary: By constructing a Layered Double Oxide (LDO) artificial interface protective coating to attract SO42- and promote Zn2+ migration, the issues of dendrite and side reactions in Zn metal anode can be effectively mitigated, leading to improved cycling performance and coulombic efficiency of aqueous zinc ion batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xun Sun, Yue Qiu, Bo Jiang, Zhaoyu Chen, Chenghao Zhao, Hao Zhou, Li Yang, Lishuang Fan, Yu Zhang, Naiqing Zhang
Summary: In this study, an isolated Fe-Co heteronuclear diatomic catalyst is reported for high efficiency bifunctional catalysis in lithium-sulfur batteries. The Fe-Co diatomic catalytic materials supported by hollow carbon spheres achieve high-efficiency catalysis for the conversion of polysulfides and the decomposition of Li2S simultaneously. The excellent bifunctional catalytic activity originates from the diatomic synergy between Fe and Co atoms.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yinhong Gao, Xu Nan, Bing Sun, Wenli Xu, Qiang Huang, Ye Cong, Yanjun Li, Xuanke Li, Qin Zhang
Summary: A zero-strain strategy was developed to composite Ta2O5 with zero-strain TaC as an anode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which showed improved rate capability and long-term cycling stability. The composite material can alleviate the volume variation of Ta2O5 and form a heterostructure between Ta2O5 and TaC, enhancing the electrical conductivity and structural stability. The anode demonstrated a reversible specific capacity of 395.5 mA h g(-1) after 500 cycles and a low-capacity decay rate of 0.08% per cycle after 1000 cycles even at an ultrahigh current density of 10 A g(-1).
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pauline Jaumaux, Shijian Wang, Shuoqing Zhao, Bing Sun, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: In this study, N-methylformamide (NMF) was introduced as an organic solvent and its solvation structure was modulated to obtain a stable organic/aqueous hybrid electrolyte for high-voltage Zn batteries. NMF showed excellent stability against Zn metal anodes and reduced the availability of free water molecules by creating numerous hydrogen bonds, allowing for the use of high-voltage Zn||LiMn2O4 batteries. The introduction of NMF prevented hydrogen evolution reaction and promoted the formation of an F-rich solid electrolyte interphase, thereby inhibiting dendrite growth on Zn anodes. The Zn||LiMn2O4 full cells exhibited a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.7% over 400 cycles.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Shiru Le, Baozexi Yan, Yachun Mao, Dazhao Chi, Min Zhu, Hongyu Jia, Guangyu Zhao, Xiaodong Zhu, Naiqing Zhang
Summary: The study developed a nitrogen-doped layered delta-manganese dioxide coated on nitrogen-doped carbon cloth (N-CC@N-MnO2) as a cathode material for zinc-ion batteries. Nitrogen doping effectively improved the oxygen vacancy concentration in MnO2, leading to enhanced capacity storage and inhibition of manganese dissolution. N-CC@N-MnO2 exhibited a high capacity retention of 94.6% after 2000 cycles, compared to only 40.5% for the counterpart without nitrogen doping (CC@MnO2). Moreover, N-CC@N-MnO2 achieved a capacity of 402 mAh·g-1, while CC@MnO2 only achieved 163.2 mAh·g-1.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Electrochemistry
Zefu Huang, Pauline Jaumaux, Bing Sun, Xin Guo, Dong Zhou, Devaraj Shanmukaraj, Michel Armand, Teofilo Rojo, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: Rechargeable room-temperature sodium-sulfur (Na-S) and sodium-selenium (Na-Se) batteries have attracted extensive attention for large-scale energy storage applications due to their low cost and high theoretical energy density. The optimization of electrode materials and investigation of mechanisms are crucial for achieving high energy density and long-term cycling stability of Na-S(Se) batteries.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Majid Farahmandjou, Wei-Hong Lai, Javad Safaei, Shijian Wang, Zefu Huang, Frederick Marlton, Jiufeng Ruan, Bing Sun, Hong Gao, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov, Peter H. L. Notten, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: The challenges of voltage decay and irreversible oxygen release have hindered the commercial application of lithium-rich layered oxide cathode materials, despite their high energy density and low cost. In this study, a post-annealing strategy was developed to introduce oxygen vacancies into Li1.2Mn0.457Ni0.229Co0.114O2 cathode materials, which enhanced structural stability, suppressed oxygen release, and improved electrochemical performance. The modified cathode exhibited excellent capacity retention after cycling tests, indicating its potential for next-generation Li-ion batteries.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fan Ma, Dongwei Ao, Bing Sun, Wei-Di Liu, Bushra Jabar, Xiangdong Liu
Summary: The thermoelectric performance of Sb2Te3 thin films can be improved by direct current treatment, achieving high electrical conductivity and moderate Seebeck coefficient.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Xu, Yashuang Qiu, Jianhao Yang, Haolin Li, Pingan Han, Yang Jin, Hao Liu, Bing Sun, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: This review comprehensively discusses the latest advances in modifying separators for high-performance sodium-sulfur/selenium/iodine batteries. The article first discusses the reaction mechanisms of each battery system, and then summarizes different separator modification strategies for regulating the shuttle effect of polysulfides/polyselenides/polyiodides, including applying electrostatic repulsive interaction, introducing conductive layers, improving sieving effects, enhancing chemisorption capability, and adding efficient electrocatalysts. Future perspectives on the practical application of modified separators in high-energy rechargeable batteries are also provided.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Xiaomeng Bai, Dongmei Zhang, Zhuang Xiong, Song Yang, Cunyuan Pei, Bing Sun, Shibing Ni
Summary: By designing a hierarchical Li3VO4/NC sponge structure, ultrasmall LVO nanoparticles were adhered to N-doped carbon sponge, resulting in a shortened charge transport path, increased effective contact between electrolyte and host material, and improved reaction kinetics. The HLVO/NC SS anode exhibited outstanding lithium storage performance, with high reversible specific capacity (710 mAh g-1 at 0.2 A g-1), excellent high-rate property (303 mAh g-1 at 8 A g-1 after 7 periodic rate performance), and superior cycling stability (266 mAh g-1 at the discharge current of 8 A g-1 after 4000 cycles). The improved electrochemical performance of H-LVO/NC SS suggests that this structure design strategy could be applied to new-generation electrode structures and provide insights for the design of other batteries.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Zhang, Yue Qiu, Lishuang Fan, Xun Sun, Bo Jiang, Maoxu Wang, Xian Wu, Da Tian, Xueqing Song, Xiaoju Yin, Yong Shuai, Naiqing Zhang
Summary: By constructing dual-atoms iron sites on nitrogen doped graphene, highly efficient catalysts for lithium sulfur batteries are achieved. The dual-atoms sites can firmly bind polysulfides, facilitating electron transfer and polysulfide activation, thereby improving the performance and cycle life of the batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bing Sun, Yin Xu, Song Yang, Dongmei Zhang, Cunyuan Pei, Shibing Ni
Summary: This review systematically summarizes the main progress for Al anodes in next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The electrochemical fundamentals of Li-Al alloying reactions are discussed to better understand the Li storage behavior of Al anodes. Strategies to overcome problems such as surface passivation and pulverization are summarized, and the applications of Al-based electrodes in various batteries are discussed.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing Xu, Haolin Li, Yang Jin, Dong Zhou, Bing Sun, Michel Armand, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: Aqueous Zn metal batteries are competitive candidates for next-generation energy storage systems due to their safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. However, issues like dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution, surface passivation, and slow reaction kinetics hinder their practical application. This review discusses the regulation mechanisms of electrical-related interactions on the migration, desolvation, and deposition behaviors of Zn2+ ions. It also comprehensively reviews electric field regulation strategies to enhance Zn2+ ions diffusion and uniform Zn deposition. Future research directions for electrical-related strategies in building better Zn metal batteries are offered.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Electrochemistry
Zhikun Guo, Lishuang Fan, Lijun Wu, Bingjiang Li, Naiqing Zhang
Summary: Zinc-ion battery is a popular research topic in the energy storage field due to its low cost, high safety, and environmental friendliness. However, the practical application of zinc as an anode is hindered by problems such as dendrites and hydrogen evolution on the surface. Constructing an artificial interface layer is a direct and effective method to protect the zinc anode, improving its cycle life and utilization. This review summarizes the progress and practical significance of artificial interfacial layers in terms of ion transport, inhibition of side reactions, and mechanical stability.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2023)
