Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pilgun Oh, Jeongsik Yun, Jae Hong Choi, Kashif Saleem Saqib, Tom James Embleton, Seohyeon Park, Chaewon Lee, Jahanzaib Ali, Kyungmok Ko, Jaephil Cho
Summary: All-solid-state Li batteries (ASSBs) offer better performance and safety than current liquid-based Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Sulfide ASSBs have been extensively studied and advanced. There is a well-established research on suitable cathode materials for sulfide ASSBs, but little has been published on anode materials for sulfide ASSBs and future research directions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huaping Wang, Rou Tan, Zhengxuan Yang, Yuezhan Feng, Xiaochuan Duan, Jianmin Ma
Summary: Aqueous electrolyte-based batteries have advantages such as nonflammability, low cost, high power density, and environmental friendliness, but they suffer from low energy density due to the narrow stable electrochemical window of water and electrode materials with low capacity. Developing metal anodes with high specific capacity is seen as a promising solution to enhance the energy density of these batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xin Wang, Shuai Tang, Wei Guo, Yongzhu Fu, Arumugam Manthiram
Summary: Alloying anodes are gaining interest for high-performance alkalimetal-ion batteries due to their high specific capacities, low working voltages, and natural abundance. However, challenges such as unsatisfactory cycle life due to violent volumetric and structural changes have led to the development of multimetallic anodes that can accommodate induced strain for high Coulomb efficiency and long cycle life. Efforts have also been made to understand structural changes and reaction mechanisms through in-situ characterization methodologies.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chaoshan Wu, Jiatao Lou, Jun Zhang, Zhaoyang Chen, Akshay Kakar, Benjamin Emley, Qing Ai, Hua Guo, Yanliang Liang, Jun Lou, Yan Yao, Zheng Fan
Summary: All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) show great promise as a next-generation energy storage technology with higher energy density, wider operating temperature range, and enhanced safety for electric vehicles. However, limitations in battery cycle life at high cathode mass loading and high current are still present due to incomplete understanding of failure mechanisms.
Review
Electrochemistry
Jinghua Wu, Lin Shen, Zhihua Zhang, Gaozhan Liu, Zhiyan Wang, Dong Zhou, Hongli Wan, Xiaoxiong Xu, Xiayin Yao
Summary: All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) based on sulfide electrolytes and oxide cathodes have high safety and energy density, but face challenges such as stability of electrolytes, complex interfacial issues, and unstable electrode interfaces. Despite oxide cathodes being stable and industrialized, their compatibility with sulfide electrolytes presents a challenge for commercial use in ASSLBs.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Linchao Zeng, Jianhui Zhu, Paul K. Chu, Licong Huang, Jiahong Wang, Guangmin Zhou, Xue-Feng Yu
Summary: Metal-sulfur (M-S) batteries are promising energy-storage devices, but they face many challenges. This review summarizes recent progress in the design of electrode materials and electrolytes, discusses the current progress of cathodes and anodes in different types of M-S batteries, and describes future development directions.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Can Wu, Wei-Hong Lai, Xiaolan Cai, Shu-Lei Chou, Hua-Kun Liu, Yun-Xiao Wang, Shi-Xue Dou
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the critical roles played by carbonaceous hosts in advanced next-generation alkali-metal/sulfur batteries, as well as strategies for designing and synthesizing these hosts.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinghua Wu, Sufu Liu, Fudong Han, Xiayin Yao, Chunsheng Wang
Summary: All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) are considered the next generation electrochemical energy storage devices due to their high safety and energy density, along with simple packaging and wide operable temperature range. The sulfide electrolytes, with the highest ionic conductivity among solid-state electrolytes, face challenges such as narrow electrochemical stability window, unstable electrode/electrolyte interfaces, and lithium dendrite formation. Research on emerging sulfide electrolytes and preparation methods is ongoing, focusing on achieving required properties for stable electrochemical performance and compatible interfaces in ASSLBs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jian Yin, Wenli Zhang, Gang Huang, Nuha A. Alhebshi, Numan Salah, Mohamed Nejib Hedhili, Husam N. Alshareef
Summary: Graphite plays a crucial role in the battery industry, but its synthesis process is energy-intensive. Graphite anodes in sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries exhibit poor capacities and cycling stability, hindering the development of next-generation battery technologies. Using fly ash carbon as an anode material shows promising performance and scalability for alkali metal-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Wenjin Yang, Xianghua Zhang, Huiteng Tan, Dan Yang, Yuezhan Feng, Xianhong Rui, Yan Yu
Summary: Alkali metal ion batteries are crucial in the energy revolution due to their large capacity/power density and abundance of alkali metal ions. Gallium-based materials with impressive capacity utilization and self-healing ability offer a potential solution to the inherent deficiencies of current anodes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jayse Langdon, Arumugam Manthiram
Summary: The crossover of transition-metal ions has minimal effect on the lithium-metal anode in batteries with high-nickel layered-oxide cathodes, but the soluble decomposition products from the anode adversely impact the cathode, accelerating impedance growth and capacity fade. This study highlights the importance of improved battery design for lithium-metal anodes to address these crossover effects.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiang-Kui Hu, Hong Yuan, Shi-Jie Yang, Yang Lu, Shuo Sun, Jia Liu, Yu-Long Liao, Shuai Li, Chen-Zi Zhao, Jia-Qi Huang
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful fabrication of sheet-type freestanding sulfur cathodes with high sulfur loading using dry electrode technology. The all-solid-state lithium-sulfur monolayer pouch cells also exhibit excellent performance and safety.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wanming Teng, Junxiong Wu, Qinghua Liang, Jiaojiao Deng, Yu Xu, Qiong Liu, Biao Wang, Ting Ma, Ding Nan, Jun Liu, Baohua Li, Qingsong Weng, Xiaoliang Yu
Summary: This review summarizes the recent advancements in electrolytes for alkali metal batteries (lithium, sodium, and potassium batteries), with a special focus on the structure-composition-performance relationships of electrolytes. The review points out the unsuitability of conventional electrolytes for maintaining stability and discusses the role of concentrated and fluorinated electrolytes, as well as functional electrolyte additives, in enhancing the stability of lithium metal batteries. The electrolyte formulations for sodium and potassium metal batteries are also discussed. By highlighting the challenges and research needs in advanced electrolytes for alkali metal batteries, this review sheds light on the principles for the rational design of promising electrolytes and offers new inspirations for developing stable alkali metal batteries with high performance.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pan Xiong, Fan Zhang, Xiuyun Zhang, Yifan Liu, Yunyan Wu, Shijian Wang, Javad Safaei, Bing Sun, Renzhi Ma, Zongwen Liu, Yoshio Bando, Takayoshi Sasaki, Xin Wang, Junwu Zhu, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: Regulating the transport of anions and cations at the atomic scale is crucial in membrane-based separation technologies and the development of high-performance alkali metal batteries. The use of negatively charged Ti0.87O2 nanosheets coated polypropylene separators can reduce the non-uniform transport of alkali metal ions and detrimental shuttling effect of anions, ensuring homogeneous ion flux and promoting fast alkali-ion diffusion.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Matthew Zheng, Xuejie Gao, Yipeng Sun, Keegan Adair, Minsi Li, Jianneng Liang, Xiaona Li, Jianwen Liang, Sixu Deng, Xiaofei Yang, Qian Sun, Yongfeng Hu, Qunfeng Xiao, Ruying Li, Xueliang Sun
Summary: The physically and chemically enhanced lithium sulfur cathode proposed in this work, utilizing additive manufacturing to construct microchannels and incorporating cobalt sulfide, demonstrates excellent electrochemical performance under high sulfur loading. This approach shows promise for achieving high-performance Li-S batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yao-Jie Lei, Han-Wen Liu, Zhuo Yang, Ling-Fei Zhao, Wei-Hong Lai, Mingzhe Chen, Huakun Liu, Shixue Dou, Yun-Xiao Wang
Summary: Cathode materials for sodium-sulfur batteries have gained significant attention due to their high capacity, non-toxicity, and cost-efficiency. However, the low Coulombic efficiency and cycling decay have hindered the practical application of these batteries. The main challenges lie in the polysulfide shuttle and sluggish kinetics. This review discusses various approaches to improving cathode performance and stability, as well as the influence of cathode choices on overall battery performance. Current research challenges and future perspectives on cathodes for sodium-sulfur batteries are also addressed.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Long Huang, Hong Zhong, Ce Li, Yaojie Lei, Shaohui Zhang, Yuhan Wu, Wenli Zhang, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou, Zhiming M. Wang
Summary: In this work, a double design host and guest strategy is proposed to enhance the electrochemical properties of sulfur electrodes in sodium ion storage. The V2O3 adsorbent immobilizes sulfur species, while the selenium dopant improves the electronic conductivity and redox conversion of sulfur cathodes. The synergistic effect between the V2O3 adsorbent and selenium dopant inhibits the shuttle effect and improves the redox kinetics, resulting in greatly enhanced Na-ion storage properties of sulfur cathodes. The as-designed sulfur cathode exhibits excellent rate capability of 663 mA h g(-1) at 2.0 A g(-1) and exceptional cyclability of 405 mA h g(-1) over 700 cycles at 1.0 A g(-1).
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qian Yao, Yansong Zhu, Cheng Zheng, Nana Wang, Dongdong Wang, Fang Tian, Zhongchao Bai, Jian Yang, Yitai Qian, Shixue Dou
Summary: By molecular engineering of the polymer binders and cross-linking treatment, the mechanical properties and electrochemical stability of sodium-ion batteries can be improved, resulting in extended cycle life and enhanced Coulombic efficiency.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Weiling Qiu, Xiang Long Huang, Ye Wang, Chi Feng, Haining Ji, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou, Zhiming Wang
Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes and discusses the recent progress in the design strategies of functional selenium cathodes, presenting efficient functionalization strategies including covalent bonding, nanostructure construction, heteroatom doping, component hybridization, and solid solution formation. These strategies have been successfully extended to different types of selenium batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Long Huang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Liujiang Zhou, Zaiping Guo, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou, Zhiming Wang
Summary: By using an innovative metal oxide kinetics accelerator, the redox behaviors of S cathodes are successfully regulated, leading to improved performance of room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries with high specific capacity, outstanding rate capability, and stable cyclability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingfei Zhao, Ying Tao, Wei-Hong Lai, Zhe Hu, Jian Peng, Yaojie Lei, Yuliang Cao, Shu-Lei Chou, Yun-Xiao Wang, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou
Summary: Sodium (Na) metal anodes are potential candidates for high-energy density and high-power density batteries, but the dendrite growth of Na metal limits their practical applications. Oxygen-rich functional groups can be introduced into carbon fiber cloth to achieve superwettability, providing a wettable matrix to retain liquid Na-K alloy and achieve stable cycling. This concept of enthalpy-driven wettability regulation can be applied to the design of host materials for other liquid metals and alloys.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Sainan Sun, Bowen Sheng, Yunxiao Wang, Yanxing Zhao, Xueqiang Dong, Maoqiong Gong
Summary: The liquid viscosity of the binary systems {xC2H4 + (1 -x)C2H6} was measured using a vibrating-wire viscometer. Three different mole fractions of x = 0.273, 0.521, and 0.757 were studied. The measurements were conducted at eight isotherms and pressures up to 5.5 MPa, with a relative standard uncertainty of about 2.6%. The experimental data showed good agreement with the extended corresponding state (ECS) model implemented in REFPROP 10.0, with a relative deviation within 5% and a maximum of 10%. Moreover, the Assael and Dymond scheme based on hard-sphere theory provided a correlation with relative deviations within 0.8%.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Sainan Sun, Zhi Yang, Bowen Sheng, Yunxiao Wang, Yanxing Zhao, Xueqiang Dong, Maoqiong Gong
Summary: This study presents new experimental data and detailed equilibrium molecular dynamics (EMD) simulations on the viscosity of liquid ethene. The experimental measurements were compared with calculated values and different force fields were evaluated to predict density and viscosity. The results showed that certain force fields gave accurate predictions, but some overestimated viscosity due to larger intermolecular repulsion and electrostatic interaction.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Wang, Qiang Geng, Yan Zhang, Lihi Adler-Abramovich, Xinyuan Fan, Deqing Mei, Ehud Gazit, Kai Tao
Summary: In this article, the mechanisms underlying the self-assembly of 9-fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl-diphenylalanine (Fmoc-FF), the preparation methodologies of Fmoc-FF hydrogels, and the properties and applications of Fmoc-FF self-assemblies are systematically summarized. The contemporary shortcomings that limit the development of Fmoc-FF self-assembly are raised, and alternative solutions and future research perspectives are proposed.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chuanhao Nie, Gulian Wang, Dongdong Wang, Mingyue Wang, Xinran Gao, Zhongchao Bai, Nana Wang, Jian Yang, Zheng Xing, Shixue Dou
Summary: Aqueous Zn-ion batteries have gained significant attention as a promising energy storage candidate due to their safety, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness. However, the cycling stability of Zn metal anodes is a major challenge due to issues such as dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution. Interface engineering strategies, including controllable synthesis of Zn, surface engineering, electrolyte formulation, and separator design, have been developed to address these challenges. This review provides an update on these strategies and discusses future challenges and perspectives for the development of practical AZIBs.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qihan Ding, Yuhai Dou, Yunlong Liao, Shuhan Huang, Rui Wang, Wenlu Min, Xianghong Chen, Chao Wu, Ding Yuan, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou, Jiantie Xu
Summary: The development of high-performance solid-polymer electrolytes (SPEs) using two-dimensional inorganic nanofillers is crucial for the practical application of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). These nanofillers can interact with PEO to form a three-dimensional film with uniform Li+ distribution and vertical diffusion channels, resulting in improved conductivity and stability.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Shenqiu Xu, Jiawen Huang, Guanyao Wang, Yuhai Dou, Ding Yuan, Liangxu Lin, Kaifeng Qin, Kuan Wu, Hua Kun Liu, Shi-Xue Dou, Chao Wu
Summary: Aqueous Zn-metal batteries (AZMBs) have attracted significant interest as a low-cost, eco-friendly, and safe alternative to other metal-based batteries. However, challenges such as dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution reaction, and zinc corrosion and passivation still need to be addressed. Engineering the aqueous electrolytes and additives is considered a promising approach to overcome these challenges. This review provides a comprehensive summary of recent literature on aqueous electrolytes and electrolyte additives, aiming to enhance the understanding of the challenges associated with the metallic Zn anode and guide future strategies for stable AZMBs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiang-Xi He, Wei-Hong Lai, Yaru Liang, Jia-Hua Zhao, Zhuo Yang, Jian Peng, Xiao-Hao Liu, Yun-Xiao Wang, Yun Qiao, Li Li, Xingqiao Wu, Shu-Lei Chou
Summary: A highly cross-linked topological graphitized carbon with long-range graphene nanoribbons and cavities/tunnels is synthesized using biomass corn cobs through a two-step rapid thermal-annealing strategy. This carbon material enables multidirectional insertion of sodium ions while eliminating defects, resulting in high-performance sodium-ion storage. In situ characterization techniques demonstrate that the topological insertion of sodium ions occurs between curved topological graphite layers and in the topological cavity of adjacent graphite band entanglements.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yunxiao Wang, Haocheng Wang, Yanxing Zhao, Maoqiong Gong, Kun Wang, Hao Guo
Summary: A mixed refrigerant optimization method based on the effective refrigeration effect is proposed in this study, which can be used for cooling distributed-temperature heat loads. By optimizing to make the equivalent enthalpy close to zero, the performance of the refrigeration cycle can be improved. In specific applications, this method has increased the exergy efficiencies in different systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRIGERATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaobo Zheng, Jiarui Yang, Peng Li, Qishun Wang, Jiabin Wu, Erhuan Zhang, Shenghua Chen, Zechao Zhuang, Weihong Lai, Shixue Dou, Wenping Sun, Dingsheng Wang, Yadong Li
Summary: In this study, we propose an antioxidation strategy to mitigate anode corrosion by constructing a heterostructured Ir-Sn pair-site catalyst. The formation of Ir-Sn dual-site at the heterointerface and the resulting strong electronic interactions considerably reduce the corrosion of catalysts. The optimized catalyst exhibits high mass activity and outstanding long-term stability.
