Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Chen, Kairui Hu, Ke Yang, Meltem Yanilmaz, Xu Han, Yong Liu, Xiangwu Zhang
Summary: This study proposes a novel carbon fiber-based current collector for flexible zinc ion batteries (ZIBs). By modifying the properties of carbon fibers through activation and etching, a carbonized polypyrrole (CPPy) nanowire conductive network is constructed. This enables high energy storage in ZIBs. Experimental results demonstrate excellent cycle stability and specific capacity of the battery.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinxin Zhang, Rong Liu, Lei Wang, Honggang Fu
Summary: In this study, a flexible BC/PANI/CNTs electrode was prepared through in-situ polymerization and vacuum filtration, utilizing bacterial cellulose as a substrate to provide a 3D porous structure, enabling rapid diffusion of electrolyte ions and improved contact between active material and electrolyte ions. The electrode exhibits good electrochemical performance and mechanical flexibility.
ACTA CHIMICA SINICA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gayoung Shim, Minh Xuan Tran, Guicheng Liu, Dongjin Byun, Joong Kee Lee
Summary: By supplementing a polyvinyl alcohol-based gel electrolyte with methanesulfonic acid, the performance of Fs-ZPBs batteries is improved by enhancing ionic conductivity and charge transfer at the polyaniline/electrolyte interface, resulting in excellent battery performance with high capacity retention after cycling.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fengjiao Guo, Song Gao, Chenchen Ji, Hongyu Mi, Han Li, Wentao Zhang, Huan Pang
Summary: "The research presents a flexible Zn-ion battery assembled with PANI/mCC cathode and Zn/CC anode, yielding outstanding energy/power densities and good capacity retention."
SOLID STATE IONICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhichun Yu, Liuyue Cao, Huabo Liu, Da-Wei Wang
Summary: The study shows that the aqueous Zn/LiCoO2 hybrid battery with mildly alkaline ammonia-containing electrolyte exhibits remarkable cycling stability and excellent rate capability, promising exciting prospects for advanced aqueous zinc-based batteries with high voltage and high energy density.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hangjun Ying, Pengfei Huang, Zhao Zhang, Shunlong Zhang, Qizhen Han, Zhihao Zhang, Jianli Wang, Wei-Qiang Han
Summary: In this study, a freestanding zinc-electrolyte interfacial layer composed of multicapsular carbon fibers was proposed to regulate the plating/stripping behavior of zinc anodes. The layer effectively uniformizes the electric field and ion flux and reduces deposition overpotentials, leading to improved battery performance.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mingjie Wu, Gaixia Zhang, Huaming Yang, Xianhu Liu, Marc Dubois, Marc A. Gauthier, Shuhui Sun
Summary: Due to their high safety, abundant reserves, low cost, and high energy density, aqueous Zn-based rechargeable batteries (AZBs) have attracted extensive attention. To improve the performance of AZBs, efforts are focused on modifying electrode materials and electrolytes, as well as exploring different redox mechanisms based on various cathode materials and aqueous electrolytes.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zhenya Wang, Yanmei Li, Jiawei Wang, Runa Ji, Hao Yuan, Yingyu Wang, Hua Wang
Summary: This article reviews the recent research progress of flexible aqueous multivalent ion batteries (FAMIBs), focusing on the rational material and configuration design to achieve high battery performance under deformation conditions. The electrochemical performance, approaches to improve performance, and future development of FAMIBs are comprehensively evaluated.
Article
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.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiuju Xu, Na Wang, Tuo Xin, Xiangcheng Yuan, Yiqing Li, Qi Zhang, Jinzhang Liu
Summary: In this study, a high-capacity and high-voltage Zn-ion battery using a polymer cathode and two ion-selective membranes for separating acidic and alkaline electrolytes is reported. The cathode, prepared by electrodepositing poly(4,4'-oxydianiline) onto mesoporous activated carbon, delivers a high areal capacity of 5.42 mAh cm-2. Due to the use of different electrolytes at the cathode and anode sides, this aqueous Zn-organic battery operates within an elevated voltage window of 1.3-2.5 V and exhibits a high discharge median voltage of -2 V. Furthermore, the optimization of electrolyte concentration and the use of additives to improve the Zn anode performance are systematically studied.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hanwei Wang, Jinzhou Fu, Chao Wang, Ruiwang Zhang, Yushan Yang, Yingying Li, Caicai Li, Qingfeng Sun, Huiqiao Li, Tianyou Zhai
Summary: The study introduces a novel aqueous conductive binder made of carbon nanotubes interwoven in cellulose nanosheets, which enables the fabrication of flexible and high-strength electrodes for universal active materials. This conductive binder allows for a high mass loading of up to approximately 90 mg cm(-2), providing outstanding flexibility and mechanical integrity in electrodes.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ping Luo, Yao Xiao, Jing Yang, Chunli Zuo, Fangyu Xiong, Chen Tang, Gangyuan Liu, Wenwei Zhang, Wen Tang, Shiyu Wang, Shijie Dong, Qinyou An
Summary: Magnesium ion batteries have attracted attention for their high theoretical capacity and low cost. However, the slow diffusion rate caused by the strong polarization effect of Mg2+ has hindered their development. In this study, a binder-free polyaniline array/carbon cloth cathode was designed and synthesized for improved electrochemical performance in MIBs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Tong Xue, Hong Jin Fan
Summary: AZIB is an attractive technology due to its low cost, high safety, and eco-friendliness. Recent studies have shown significant performance enhancement through revamping of the electrochemistry and redesigning of the electrolyte and interface. The Zn-MnO2 electrolytic mechanism shows great promise for large-scale static energy storage.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Du Yuan, Jin Zhao, Hao Ren, Yingqian Chen, Rodney Chua, Ernest Tang Jun Jie, Yi Cai, Eldho Edison, William Manalastas, Ming Wah Wong, Madhavi Srinivasan
Summary: Texturing zinc has been demonstrated as an effective approach to address the issue of zinc dendrite formation, showing highly reversible stripping/plating at high current density without dendrite characteristics. The development of anion-induced zinc texturing provides a pathway to explore zinc chemistry and advance aqueous rechargeable batteries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pingwei Cai, Kai Chen, Zhiwen Lu, Ritwik Mondal, Musthafa Ottakam Thotiyl, Zhenhai Wen
Summary: Aqueous OH-/H+-DIZBs have the potential to broaden the working voltage range and improve the energy density, thereby overcoming the limitations of pH mismatch and narrow potential windows. This Review investigates the concept, history, working mechanisms, electrolyte improvements, and challenges and opportunities in this field.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chong Lin, Panjing Zhang, Shengying Wang, Qiaoli Zhou, Bing Na, Huiqin Li, Jingyang Tian, Yu Zhang, Cui Deng, Liqing Meng, Jiaxin Wu, Chengzhi Liu, Junyuan Hu, Limin Zhang
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chong Lin, Nannan Xia, Si Zhou, Jingyang Tian, Huiqin Li
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yanping Dong, Chong Lin, Shoujian Gao, Narmadha Manoranjan, Wenxian Li, Wangxi Fang, Jian Jin
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jianfa Chen, Chong Lin, Mengmeng Zhang, Tianxiang Jin, Yong Qian
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jingyang Tian, Nan Nan Xia, Chong Lin
Summary: Developing cheap and abundant materials as high efficient HER catalysts to replace noble metal catalysts is urgent. The N, P dual-doped MoS2 on hollow carbon spheres (P-MoS2@NCs) shows excellent electrocatalytic performance for HER with low overpotential and Tafel slope. It provides a new method to develop advanced MoS2-based catalyst for the HER.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiao He, Jiangyang Tian, Benyang Liu, Nan Nan Xia, Huiqin Li, Chundi Yang, Chong Lin
Summary: Carbon cloth treated with a moderate electrochemical activation strategy can enhance its surface functional groups to improve hydrophilicity and intrinsic activity. The resulting nickel-incorporated activated carbon cloth displays superior water oxidation activity and durability in alkaline environment compared to bare carbon cloth and nickel-incorporated carbon cloth.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Miaoling Que, Chong Lin, Jiawei Sun, Lixiang Chen, Xiaohong Sun, Yunfei Sun
Summary: Developing various nanosensors with superior performance is crucial for accurate and sensitive detection of physical signals in electronic systems. Zinc oxide (ZnO) has unique semiconductor properties that have led to extensive research on its use as high-performance sensors. This review introduces the morphology and synthetic methods of ZnO nanomaterials, discusses their advantages and weaknesses, and focuses on recent progress in functional classification of ZnO nanosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingyang Tian, Chundi Yang, Ruihua Hao, Funan Li, Zhirui Liu, Wei Chen, Yuancai Lv, Chong Lin
Summary: This study demonstrates a simple method to grow P-doped MoS2 nanosheets on carbon cloth for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The carbon cloth prevents stacking of nanosheets and improves conductivity, leading to excellent electrocatalytic activity and durability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ye Tan, Chong Lin, Xiao He, Junjie Zou, Chunpei Yan, Jingyang Tian
Summary: This research fabricates vertical NiFc-MOF NAs with well-aligned agaric-like nanosheets using a self-sacrificing template. The NiFc-MOF NAs exhibit superior electrocatalytic performance due to their vertically grown structure and synergistic electron coupling between Ni and Fe atoms.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chong Lin, Xiao He, Ye Tan, Shan Wang, Junjie Zou, Chunpei Yan, Peiyan Bi, Guangyuan Ren, Jingyang Tian
Summary: NiFe-MOFs NAs were successfully constructed on carbon cloth from ultrathin nanosheets through an etching effect. This strategy combines the dissolution and coordination effect of an acidic ligand (2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, NDC) to a self-sacrificial template of Ni(OH)2 NAs. The dense and thick Ni-NDC nanoplates were transformed into loose and ultrathin NiFe-NDC nanosheets with abundant squamous nanostructures, which were still tightly attached to carbon cloth. This exposed more coordinatively unsaturated metal sites (CUMSs) for accelerating oxygen production, and the incorporation of Fe atoms modulated the electronic structure of active Ni centers, optimizing the energy barrier of the adsorption/desorption process for water oxidation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chundi Yang, Xueyang Tang, Zhirui Liu, Ruihua Hao, Jingyang Tian, Chong Lin, Mingyang Ma, Wei Chen
Summary: In this study, a method for preparing Ni-doped MoS2 nanosheets with a 1T/2H heterostructure was proposed via hydrothermal and doping methods. The phase transition of MoS2 (from 2H phase to 1T phase) was induced by the extra electrons formed by donor Ni atoms, which changed the configuration of the orbitals. The heterojunction of Ni-MoS2@CC-2 exhibited excellent catalytic activity, with an overpotential of 112 mV at 10 mA/cm-1 and a small Tafel slope of 87 mV/dec. This research provides a new strategy for optimizing the catalytic activity of MoS2 for hydrogen evolution reaction.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingyang Tian, Chundi Yang, Zhirui Liu, Funan Li, Xiao He, Wei Chen, Nan Nan Xia, Chong Lin
Summary: In this study, MoO2@MoS2 heterostructures were prepared on carbon cloth using a facile method, exhibiting excellent electrocatalytic HER activity with durable stability. The outstanding performance is attributed to the synergistic effect between MoO2 and MoS2 heterostructures.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chong Lin, Xiao He, Huiqin Li, Junjie Zou, Miaoling Que, Jingyang Tian, Yong Qian
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising materials for oxygen evolution reactions (OER) due to their unique properties, but challenges such as low conductivity and organic-ligand-shielded metal centers can be addressed by designing MOF nanoarrays (MOF NAs) on self-supporting and conductive substrates. Modulating the morphology and electronic properties of MOF NAs through strategies like using self-sacrificing templates and adjusting ligand dosage can enhance their catalytic activity and stability, unlocking their potential for OER applications.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Guangyuan Ren, Bin Huang, Cuizhen Li, Chong Lin, Yong Qian
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chong Lin, Wei Zhao, Xiaoran Yan, Bin Liu, Xiaozhen Fang, Jinxin Wang, Nannan Xia, Jingyang Tian
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
