Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiwei Cheng, Tong Liu, Bin Zhao, Fei Shen, Haiyun Jin, Xiaogang Han
Summary: All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) are expected to replace traditional lithium-ion batteries with their excellent safety and energy density; Organic-inorganic composite solid electrolytes (O-ICSEs) show great potential in promoting commercialization by balancing electrochemical and mechanical properties; Recent research progress on O-ICSEs based on polyethylene oxide (PEO), polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and polycarbonate matrix has focused on fillers types, structural designs and performance parameters.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Su-Yeon Jung, Rajesh Rajagopal, Kwang-Sun Ryu
Summary: The study involved the preparation of (100-x)Li7P3S11-x Li3SI solid electrolyte composites by mechanical ball milling process, which effectively influenced the ionic conductivity and electrochemical properties of Li7P3S11 solid electrolyte. The addition of Li3SI improved the stability and capacity retention of the Li7P3S11 electrolyte, thus enhancing electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Hui Yang, Kieran Tay, Yaobin Xu, Biplab Rajbanshi, Sujan Kasani, Joeseph Bright, Jennifer Boryczka, Chongmin Wang, Peng Bai, Nianqiang Wu
Summary: The study focused on improving the ionic conductivity of LLTO by nitrogen doping and successfully preparing a solid-state composite electrolyte. The electrochemical performance tests demonstrated that the nitrogen-doped composite electrolyte exhibited good ionic conductivity and cycling stability at room temperature.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Min-ho Park, Rajesh Rajagopal, Kwang-Sun Ryu
Summary: In this study, solid electrolytes with improved performance were synthesized by mixing Li3SI with stable to lithium metal and high ionic conductivity Li6PS5Cl. The mixed electrolyte showed high ionic conductivity and excellent electrochemical performance, providing a promising solid electrolyte material for solid-state lithium batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Fan, Zebo Guan, Hongjiao Wang, Lilin Wu, Wenzhi Li, Shibang Zhang, Bai Xue
Summary: This study quantitatively investigated the evolution of electrochemical impedance spectra of all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries, revealing the characteristics of different interfaces and dynamic processes within the battery. The analysis of impedance spectra indicated that Li diffusion plays a significant role in charge transfer within the active materials.
SOLID STATE IONICS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Partha Paul, Bor-Rong A. Chen, Spencer J. Langevin, Eric S. Dufek, Johanna Nelson Weker, Jesse S. Ko
Summary: With advances in technology, batteries equipped with a lithium anode are crucial for achieving high energy densities. The main challenge in developing all solid-state batteries lies in the highly reactive interfaces between the anode, cathode, and solid-state electrolyte. This comprehensive review focuses on stabilizing the electrode and solid-state electrolyte interfaces, bridging the gap between fundamental research and technological relevance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Marcela Calpa, Nataly Carolina Rosero-Navarro, Akira Miura, Kiyoharu Tadanaga
Summary: All-solid-state batteries based on sulfide solid electrolytes show promising electrochemical performance, achieving high discharge capacity at 100 degrees Celsius.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhao Zhang, Jianli Wang, Shunlong Zhang, Hangjun Ying, Zhihong Zhuang, Fei Ma, Pengfei Huang, Tiantian Yang, Gaorong Han, Wei-Qiang Han
Summary: This research introduces stable Li3N-LiF enriched interface in-situ induced by lithium nitrate (LiNO3) between poly (ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based solid electrolyte and Li anode, to improve the interface contact between solid electrolyte and Li anode, leading to homogeneous Li deposition. When paired with LiFePO4 cathode, the all-solid-state LMBs demonstrate superior cycling stability and Coulombic efficiency, showing promising prospects for potential applications.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Sumana Bandyopadhyay, Bhanu Nandan
Summary: All-solid-state lithium sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs) show great potential as energy storage devices due to their high energy density and safety. However, there are challenges in their practical performance, such as the sluggish reaction kinetics caused by the insulating nature of sulfur. The review focuses on optimizing the cathode structure, designing protective interlayers, and limiting polysulfide dissolution and migration to improve the performance of ASSLSBs.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongliang Xie, Jiangyuan Feng, Hailei Zhao
Summary: Lithium metal batteries with different configurations, such as all-solid-state and full-liquid, are gaining attention as the most promising replacement for current Li-ion batteries due to their advantages in energy density, rate performance, safety, and service lifetime. However, there are still challenges, such as Li dendrite growth, parasitic chemical reactivity, and high operating temperature, that need to be addressed. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific progress, including fundamental understandings, technological innovations, and possible research directions, to facilitate the commercialization of Li metal batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yanjun Xu, Shengzhao Zhang, Taibo Liang, Zhujun Yao, Xiuli Wang, Changdong Gu, Xinhui Xia, Jiangping Tu
Summary: Researchers have designed a solid-state electrolyte with flexibility and robustness to ensure stable lithium cycling and enhanced ionic conductivity. The electrolyte exhibits outstanding cycling performance in solid-state LiFePO4//Li batteries, with a Young's modulus of up to 1030 MPa, and can work well in harsh environments.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ya-Nan Yang, Cheng-Hao Cui, Zhi-Qian Hou, Yi-Qiu Li, Tao Zhang
Summary: In this study, a compatible Li/garnet interface is constructed through lithium thermal reduction, which improves the interface stability and ion flux uniformity in the new generation batteries. The lithium cells and lithium metal batteries assembled using this method exhibit stable cycling and high capacity retention.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jae-Sang Park, Chang-Heum Jo, Seung-Taek Myung
Summary: All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), especially sulfide-based ones, are considered as the most promising electrolytes for next-generation energy storage technologies due to their high ionic conductivity. However, commercializing sulfide-based electrolytes poses challenges such as handling in inert atmosphere, sensitivity to moisture, instability between interfaces, and operating potential limitations. This article discusses the physicochemical properties of argyrodite-based electrolytes, summarizes synthetic methods and electrochemical stability findings, and explores directions for research and development.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lei Wu Tian, Ji Wan Kim, Dong-Won Kim
Summary: A vertically aligned LLZO membrane with finger-like microvoids was prepared and used as a solid electrolyte for a hybrid electrolyte. The resulting solid hybrid electrolyte exhibited high ionic conductivity, superior electrochemical stability, and improved Li metal electrode-solid electrolyte interfacial stability. A solid-state Li/LiNi0.78Co0.10Mn0.12O2 cell assembled with this hybrid electrolyte showed excellent cycling performance. Therefore, the vertically aligned LLZO membrane-based hybrid electrolyte is a promising solid electrolyte for safe and high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daniil Aleksandrov, Pavel Novikov, Anatoliy Popovich, Qingsheng Wang
Summary: Solid-state reaction was used to synthesize Li7La3Zr2O12 material, and phase investigation was conducted using various methods. The thermodynamic performance suggests the potential application of Li7La3Zr2O12 in lithium-ion batteries.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yumi H. Ikuhara, Xiang Gao, Kazuaki Kawahara, Craig A. J. Fisher, Akihide Kuwabara, Ryo Ishikawa, Hiroki Moriwake, Yuichi Ikuhara
Summary: In this report, changes in epitaxial LiMn2O4 thin films during the initial charge-discharge cycles were analyzed to gain insights into its electrochemical behavior. The study found that defect-rich LiMn2O4 surfaces significantly contribute to the increased resistivity of the battery, while sequences of stacking faults impede Li-ion migration, resulting in capacity fading. These findings highlight the importance of minimizing defect formation in spinel cathodes to improve cycle performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hiroaki Nakade, Eita Tochigi, Bin Feng, Ryo Ishikawa, Hiromichi Ohta, Naoya Shibata, Yuichi Ikuhara
Summary: Tetragonal yttria stabilized zirconia samples with large grain size were fabricated by pulsed laser deposition and high temperature annealing. The anisotropic grain growth of tetragonal zirconia was observed, influenced by the substrate structures. The 1300 degrees C-annealed sample showed the largest grain size with homogeneous Y distributions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kei Nakayama, Ryo Ishikawa, Takeshi Tojigamori, Hidenori Miki, Hideki Iba, Naoya Shibata, Yuichi Ikuhara
Summary: To achieve high energy density in fluoride-ion batteries, it is necessary to develop better cathode materials. Hydrogen storage alloys such as LaNi5 show promise as candidates for cathode materials, as they can be fluorinated and provide good conductivity. Through atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy, it was observed that LaNi5 particles decompose into LaF3 and Ni nanocrystals during the charge process, forming a nano-scale network that maintains ion conductivity. This suggests that intermetallic alloys containing two function-sharing elements could be useful in exploring higher capacity cathodes for fluoride-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ryo Ishikawa, Yujiro Ueno, Yuichi Ikuhara, Naoya Shibata
Summary: This study reveals the formation of chemically ordered intermetallic nanoparticles and impregnation of nanoparticles into the oxide substrate at high temperatures. Negative charge transfer from the intermetallic nanoparticles to the oxide surface is observed and found to strongly affect the catalytic activities.
Article
Microscopy
T. Mawson, D. J. Taplin, H. G. Brown, L. Clark, R. Ishikawa, T. Seki, Y. Ikuhara, N. Shibata, D. M. Paganin, M. J. Morgan, M. Weyland, T. C. Petersen, S. D. Findlay
Summary: This study compares experimental case studies with image simulations to determine the parameters that require precise characterization for reliable interpretation of reconstructed phases in quantitative differential phase contrast imaging. Coherent and incoherent lens aberrations are found to have the most significant impact, while noise and non-periodic boundary conditions have less of an effect.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ryo Ishikawa, Naoya Shibata, Fumiyasu Oba, Takashi Taniguchi, Yuichi Ikuhara
Summary: This review discusses the point defect structures and their dynamics in wide bandgap III-nitrides, as well as the recent progress in electron microscopy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shunsuke Kobayashi, Daisaku Yokoe, Yasuyuki Fujiwara, Kazuaki Kawahara, Yuichi Ikuhara, Akihide Kuwabara
Summary: Lithium lanthanum titanate La2/3-xLi3xTiO3 (LLTO) has the potential to exhibit the highest Li-ion conductivity among oxide-based electrolytes, providing important insights into their crystal structures for higher conductivity in novel oxide-based electrolyte design.
Article
Microscopy
Kazuaki Kawahara, Ryo Ishikawa, Shun Sasano, Naoya Shibata, Yuichi Ikuhara
Summary: Atomic-resolution electron microscopy imaging is a powerful method for structural analysis. In this study, a total variation denoising algorithm was proposed to remove noise in low-dose STEM images, resulting in clear visualization of atomic columns and accurate determination of atomic positions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Toshihiro Futazuka, Ryo Ishikawa, Naoya Shibata, Yuichi Ikuhara
Summary: Impurity doping is an effective method to control the functional properties of materials, but it can significantly alter material properties when the dopants segregate to grain boundaries. In this study, the researchers investigated the structural transformation of alpha-Al2O3 grain boundaries induced by co-segregation of calcium (Ca) and silicon (Si) dopants. They found that the introduction of Ca ions led to a new grain boundary structure with larger free volumes and a chemically ordered structure formed by Si and Ca dopants. This research provides insights into grain boundary engineering using aliovalent co-segregation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Microscopy
Ryo Ishikawa, Shigeyuki Morishita, Toshiaki Tanigaki, Naoya Shibata, Yuichi Ikuhara
Summary: The invention of the aberration corrector in electron optics has significantly improved the spatial and phase resolutions in electron microscopy. Atomic-resolution electron microscopy has become a powerful tool for investigating atomic structures in materials and devices, while phase resolution electron microscopy allows visualization of electromagnetic fields at atomic dimensions, contributing to the understanding of physical and chemical properties of materials.
Editorial Material
Microscopy
Ryo Ishikawa, Toshiaki Tanigaki, Yoshiyuki Fukuda
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Satoshi Ogawa, Kei Nakayama, Misaki Katayama, Ryo Ishikawa, Yuichi Ikuhara, Miwa Saito, Teruki Motohashi
Summary: This study reports the fabrication and characterization of gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) incorporating melilite-type oxide electrocatalysts. The mixed melilites showed high OER activity and durability, with potential applications in practical electrocatalysis for metal-air batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Kazuaki Kawahara, Ryo Ishikawa, Naoya Shibata, Yuichi Ikuhara
Summary: All-solid-state fluoride ion batteries are highly regarded for their high energy density and safety. However, the low F- ion conductivities of solid electrolytes at room temperature necessitate higher operating temperatures. KSbF4 doped with Rb has shown promise as a faster F- ion conductor. The ionic conductivity of K1-x Rb x SbF4 system strongly depends on the chemical composition, with maximum conductivity observed at x = 0.15. The F- ion conductivity in K0.85Rb0.15SbF4 was measured to be sigma (bulk) = 1.01 x 10(-4 )S cm(-1) and sigma (GB) = 4.80 x 10(-5 )S cm(-1) at room temperature.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tianyu Chen, Zhibin Lu, Guangjin Zeng, Yongmin Xie, Jie Xiao, Zhifeng Xu
Summary: The study introduces a high-performance LSGM electrolyte-supported tubular DC-SOFC stack for portable applications, which shows great potential in developing into high-performing, efficient, and environmentally friendly portable power sources for distributed applications.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenbin Tong, Yili Chen, Shijie Gong, Shaokun Zhu, Jie Tian, Jiaqian Qin, Wenyong Chen, Shuanghong Chen
Summary: In this study, a three-dimensional porous NiO interface layer with enhanced anode dynamics is fabricated, forming a Schottky contact with the zinc substrate, allowing rapid and uniform zinc plating both inside and below the interface layer. The resulting NiO@Zn exhibits exceptional stability and high capacity retention.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yafeng Bai, Kaidi Li, Liying Wang, Yang Gao, Xuesong Li, Xijia Yang, Wei Lu
Summary: In this study, a flexible zinc ion supercapacitor with gel electrolytes, porous alpha-MnO2@reduced graphene oxide cathode, and activated carbon/carbon cloth anode was developed. The device exhibits excellent electrochemical performance and stability, even at low temperatures, with a high cycle retention rate after 5000 cycles.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anmol Jnawali, Matt D. R. Kok, Francesco Iacoviello, Daniel J. L. Brett, Paul R. Shearing
Summary: This article presents the results of a systematic study on the electrochemical performance and mechanical changes in two types of commercial batteries with different anode chemistry. The study reveals that the swelling of anode layers in batteries with silicon-based components causes deformations in the jelly roll structure, but the presence of a small percentage of silicon does not significantly impact the cycling performance of the cells within the relevant state-of-health range for electric vehicles (EVs). The research suggests that there is room for improving the cell capacities by increasing the silicon loading in composite anodes to meet the increasing demands on EVs.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yohandys A. Zulueta, My Phuong Pham-Ho, Minh Tho Nguyen
Summary: Advanced atomistic simulations were used to study ion transport in the Na- and K-doped lithium disilicate Li2Si2O5. The results showed that Na and K doping significantly enhanced Li ion diffusion and conduction in the material.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongying Han, Hui Dong, Yanru Yang, Hao Yu, Zhibin Yang
Summary: An efficient phase inversion-impregnation approach is developed to fabricate BaO-decorated Ni8 mol% YSZ anode-supported tubular solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) with anti-coking properties. BaO nanoislands are successfully introduced inside the Ni-YSZ anode, leading to higher peak power densities and improved stability in methane fuel. Density functional theory calculations suggest that the loading of BaO nanoislands facilitates carbon elimination by capturing and dissociating H2O molecules to generate OH.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Suresh Mamidi, Dan Na, Baeksang Yoon, Henu Sharma, Anil D. Pathak, Kisor Kumar Sahu, Dae Young Lee, Cheul-Ro Lee, Inseok Seo
Summary: Li-CO2 batteries, which utilize CO2 and have a high energy density, are hindered in practical applications due to slow kinetics and safety hazards. This study introduces a stable and highly conductive ceramic-based solid electrolyte and a metal-organic framework catalyst to improve the safety and performance of Li-CO2 batteries. The optimized Li-CO2 cell shows outstanding specific capacity and cycle life, and the post-cycling analysis reveals the degradation mechanism of the electrodes. First-principles calculations based on density functional theory are also performed to understand the interactions between the catalyst and the host electrode. This research demonstrates the potential of MOF cathode catalyst for stable operation in Li-CO2 batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ganghua Xiang, Zhihuan Qiu, Huilong Fei, Zhigang Liu, Shuangfeng Yin, Yuen Wu
Summary: In this study, a CeFeOx-supported Pt single atoms and subnanometric clusters catalyst was developed, which exhibits enhanced catalytic activity and stability for the preferential oxidation of CO in H2-rich stream through synergistic effect.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dimitrios Chatzogiannakis, Marcus Fehse, Maria Angeles Cabanero, Natalia Romano, Ashley Black, Damien Saurel, M. Rosa Palacin, Montse Casas-Cabanas
Summary: By coupling electrochemical testing to operando synchrotron based X-ray absorption and powder diffraction experiments, blended positive electrodes consisting of LiMn2O4 spinel (LMO) and layered LiNi0.5Mn0.3Co0.2O2 (NMC) were studied to understand their redox mechanism. It was found that blending NMC with LMO can enhance energy density at high rates, with the blend containing 25% LMO showing the best performance. Testing with a special electrochemical setup revealed that the effective current load on each blend component can vary significantly from the nominal rate and also changes with SoC. Operando studies allowed monitoring of the oxidation state evolution and changes in crystal structure, in line with the expected behavior of individual components considering their electrochemical current loads.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chiara Cementon, Daniel Dewar, Thrinathreddy Ramireddy, Michael Brennan, Alexey M. Glushenkov
Summary: This Perspective discusses the specific power and power density of lithium-ion capacitors, highlighting the fact that their power characteristics are often underestimated. Through analysis, it is found that lithium-ion capacitors can usually achieve power densities superior to electrochemical supercapacitors, making them excellent alternatives to supercapacitors.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weihao Wang, Hao Yu, Li Ma, Youquan Zhang, Yuejiao Chen, Libao Chen, Guichao Kuang, Liangjun Zhou, Weifeng Wei
Summary: This study achieved an improved electrolyte with excellent low-temperature and high-voltage performance by regulating the Li+ solvation structure and highly concentrating it. The electrolyte exhibited outstanding oxidation potential and high ionic conductivity under low temperature and high voltage conditions, providing a promising approach for the practical application of high-voltage LIBs.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Bures, Dan Gotz, Jiri Charvat, Milos Svoboda, Jaromir Pocedic, Juraj Kosek, Alexandr Zubov, Petr Mazur
Summary: Vanadium redox flow battery is a promising energy storage solution with long-term durability, non-flammability, and high overall efficiency. Researchers have developed a mathematical model to simulate the charge-discharge cycling of the battery, and found that hydraulic connection of electrolyte tanks is the most effective strategy to reduce capacity losses, achieving a 69% reduction.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Rodriguez-Gomez, J. Campo, A. Orera, F. de La Fuente, J. Valenciano, H. Fricke, D. S. Hussey, Y. Chen, D. Yu, K. An, A. Larrea
Summary: In this study, we analysed the operando performance of industrial lead cells using neutron diffraction experiments. The experiments revealed the evolution of different phases in the positive electrode, showed significant inhomogeneity of phase distribution inside the electrode, and estimated the energy efficiency of the cells.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiawei Liu, Chenpeng Wang, Yue Yao, Hao Ye, Yinglong Liu, Yingli Liu, Xiaoru Xu, Zhicong Chen, Huazheng Yang, Gang Wu, Libin Lei, Chao Wang, Bo Liang
Summary: The study focuses on utilizing double conductive Ni-pads as anode collectors in micro-tubular solid oxide fuel cells. The simulation results show excellent performance and stability of DCNPs, and also highlight the potential applications in various fields.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Wang, Kangjie Zhou, Lang Cui, Jiabing Mei, Shengnan Li, Le Li, Wei Fan, Longsheng Zhang, Tianxi Liu
Summary: This study presents a polyimide sandwiched separator (s-PIF) for improving the cycling stability of Li-metal batteries. The s-PIF separator exhibits superior mechanical property, electrolyte adsorption/retention and ion conductivity, and enables dendrite-free Li plating/stripping process.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2024)
