Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Henning Kaland, Frode Haskjold Fagerli, Jacob Hadler-Jacobsen, Zhirong Zhao-Karger, Maximilian Fichtner, Kjell Wiik, Nils P. Wagner
Summary: The research reported a beneficial role of MXenes for Mg-S batteries, with the successful development of current collector- and binder-free cathode films by combining MXene with high surface area co-host materials such as carbon nanotubes. The study also discovered a positive effect of MXenes on voltage and reduced self-discharge.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Alberto Blazquez, Rudi R. Maca, Olatz Leonet, Eneko Azaceta, Ayan Mukherjee, Zhirong Zhao-Karger, Zhenyou Li, Aleksey Kovalevsky, Ana Fernandez-Barquin, Aroa R. Mainar, Piotr Jankowski, Laurin Rademacher, Sunita Dey, Sian E. Dutton, Clare P. Grey, Janina Drews, Joachim Haecker, Timo Danner, Arnulf Latz, Dane Sotta, M. Rosa Palacin, Jean-Frederic Martin, Juan Maria Garcia Lastra, Maximilian Fichtner, Sumana Kundu, Alexander Kraytsberg, Yair Ein-Eli, Malachi Noked, Doron Aurbach
Summary: This article reports the first non-aqueous multilayer RMB pouch cell prototypes and proposes a roadmap for a new advanced RMB chemistry, aiming to demonstrate the great unrealized potential of RMBs.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhenyou Li, Alexander Welle, Smobin Vincent, Liping Wang, Stefan Fuchs, Sibylle Riedel, Ananyo Roy, Dasari Bosubabu, Juan Maria Garcia-Lastra, Maximilian Fichtner, Zhirong Zhao-Karger
Summary: A doping strategy is implemented in Ketjenblack sulfur cathodes by introducing selenium to enhance charge transfer and sulfur utilization. The S-Se composite cathodes exhibit better performance compared to bare sulfur cathodes, with improved efficiency and higher capacity. The use of these cathodes also enables a more uniform anode reaction and longer cyclability by suppressing polysulfide dissolution.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xinyan Du, Libo Wang, Yiwen Fu, Haiyan Wang, Mengmeng Yuan, Qixun Xia, Aiguo Zhou
Summary: With the development of the energy industry, the design of S-decorated d-Mo2CTx for energy storage devices is explored. The material exhibits enhanced performance, including optimized Li+ storage, improved charge transport, and lithium-ion adsorption capabilities. Compared with the undecorated counterpart, S-decorated d-Mo2CTx shows higher discharge capacity and specific capacitance. In addition, it demonstrates excellent cyclic stability as a supercapacitor.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pin Ma, Daliang Fang, Yilin Liu, Yang Shang, Yumeng Shi, Hui Ying Yang
Summary: Researchers worldwide have made significant progress in electrochemical sodium-ion storage, with MXene-based materials being considered as one of the most potential electrode materials. The latest research work covers a wide range of applications of pure MXenes and MXene-based composites, exploring effective methods to enhance electrochemical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guangfeng Zeng, Yuanpeng Liu, Dongjiang Chen, Cheng Zhen, Yupei Han, Weidong He
Summary: A lepidolite-modified separator is designed to improve the performance of lithium sulfur batteries by suppressing polysulfide shuttling and accelerating polysulfide transformation, significantly enhancing the fast discharge capabilities of the batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xue Liu, Yan Li, Xu Xu, Liang Zhou, Liqiang Mai
Summary: Metal-sulfur batteries, including Li-S, RT Na-S, Mg-S, and Al-S, play a crucial role in solving energy and environmental issues. However, they face obstacles such as anode dendrite issues, polysulfides shuttle, and a lack of suitable electrolytes. The developments of metal-sulfur batteries require the selection of appropriate nanostructured materials, electrolytes, anode protection, and prototype innovations.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Panya Thanwisai, Panawan Vanaphuti, Zeyi Yao, Jiahui Hou, Zifei Meng, Xiaotu Ma, Hua Guo, Guanhui Gao, Zhenzhen Yang, Yan Wang
Summary: This study successfully enhanced the electrochemical stability of the cathode in sodium-ion batteries by introducing magnesium, improving structural integrity and electrochemical performance. The optimized sample showed a high capacity retention rate after cycling, indicating its potential importance in the development of next-generation sodium-ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhendong Guo, Guangsheng Dong, Man Zhang, Musen Gao, Leijun Shao, Meng Chen, Hongli Liu, Mingchen Ni, Dianxue Cao, Kai Zhu
Summary: In this study, sulfur-decorated MXene material was used as an electrode material for sodium-ion batteries and potassium-ion batteries. The formation of sulfur functional group and Ti-S bond improved the storage performance of sodium and potassium, and exhibited excellent long-term cyclic stability. This research provides important insights for the application of MXene electrodes.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ruibai Cang, Ke Ye, Shuangxi Shao, Kai Zhu, Jun Yan, Guiling Wang, Dianxue Cao
Summary: Aqueous batteries are suitable for large-scale storage applications due to their high safety level, low cost, and excellent durability. A new anode material, PTC-S, has been reported to be more stable in aqueous Mg-Li ion batteries compared to other electrode materials. By using PTC-S and LiMn2O4 as cathode and anode materials, a dual-ion salt aqueous battery exhibits high capacity and excellent cycling stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Zhao, Qizhen Zhu, Yu Liu, Bin Xu
Summary: MXenes, with their metallic conductivity, strong chemical adsorption ability to polysulfides, and effective catalytic effect, show promising potential for high-performance Li-S batteries. Their use in sulfur cathode, interlayer between cathode and separator, and Li anode can enhance electrochemical performance and address challenges in Li-S battery application.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Le Chen, Yingjie Sun, Xijun Wei, Lixian Song, Gang Tao, Xuan Cao, Dong Wang, Guangmin Zhou, Yingze Song
Summary: Multiscale spherical V2C MXene is designed as a high-efficiency bifunctional promotor for the evolution of sulfur and lithium species in Li-S batteries. The activity of VC can be maximized by tuning the scale, showing efficient LiPS scavenging, improved Li2S nucleation and decomposition kinetics, and effective regulation of Li-ion dynamic behavior for stabilized lithium plating/stripping.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Xize Chen, Shanghai Wei, Fanglei Tong, Mark P. Taylor, Peng Cao
Summary: In this study, the electrochemical performance of hypoeutectic Mg-Sn alloy anodes with all-phenyl complex (APC) electrolyte was investigated. The Mg14Sn alloy anode displayed different electrochemical behaviors compared to pure Mg, with lower resistance observed after 30 cycles.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zhenyou Li, Joachim Haecker, Maximilian Fichtner, Zhirong Zhao-Karger
Summary: This review summarizes recent findings related to Mg cathode chemistry, focusing on strategies that promote Mg2+ diffusion and the critical role of cathode-electrolyte interfaces. The article also discusses conversion chemistries and coordination chemistries that bypass Mg2+ diffusion and revisits hybrid systems combining monovalent cathode chemistries with high-capacity Mg anodes. Overall, the aim is to provide fundamental insights into cathode chemistry for practical high-performance Mg batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Dmitry A. Kolosov, Olga E. Glukhova
Summary: In this paper, the researchers studied a composite material composed of Ti2C and borophene B-12 as an anode material for magnesium-ion batteries. They calculated the adsorption energy of Mg, specific capacitance, electrical conductivity, diffusion barriers, and open-circuit voltage as functions of Mg concentration. The results show that the composite material has promising properties for magnesium-ion batteries.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Wenhui Yao, Yonghua Chen, Yanning Chen, Liang Wu, Bin Jiang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: This study utilizes the slippery liquid-infused porous surface (SLIPS) technique to form a protective coating on AZ31 magnesium alloys. The results show that 120°C is the optimal condition for SLIPS to provide corrosion protection.
ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA-ENGLISH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jinge Liao, Jiangfeng Song, Gong Chen, Hua Zhao, Shengkun Tong, Jun Zhou, Bin Jiang, Junyao Xu, Fusheng Pan
Summary: Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.5Zr alloy castings show great potential for aerospace applications due to their excellent tensile and creep properties. The hot tearing behavior of these alloys, which is an important characteristic for engineering applications, is investigated in this study through the addition of minor amounts of Ag and Ce. The results show that the addition of Ag and Ce worsens the hot tearing resistance of the alloy, with Ag increasing the susceptible freezing range and coefficient of thermal expansion, and Ce increasing grain size and coefficient of thermal expansion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF METALCASTING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tongtong Cao, Yong Zhu, Yuyang Gao, Yan Yang, Gang Zhou, Xiaofei Cui, Chen Wen, Bin Jiang, Xiaodong Peng, Fusheng Pan
Summary: The microstructure of the Mg-Li-Zn-Mn alloy was refined and precipitates were uniformly distributed through hot extrusion. The as-extruded alloy exhibited improved mechanical properties, including higher yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, and elongation. Both the as-extruded and as-cast alloys showed superior damping capacities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MINERALS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaoying Qian, Yuyang Gao, Zhihua Dong, Bin Jiang, Chao He, Cuihong Wang, Ang Zhang, Baoqing Yang, Changyong Zheng, Fusheng Pan
Summary: The micro addition of Ca effectively increases the strength and ductility of Mg-Zn-Ce alloy by enhancing alloying segregation at grain boundary. The addition of Ca leads to enhanced Zn segregation and co-segregation of Zn, Ce, and Ca. This is attributed to the decreased segregation energy and promoted diffusion process of Zn by Ca, which accelerates the thermodynamic and kinetic process of segregation. The controllable segregation at grain boundary, induced by Ca, contributes to the development of advanced magnesium alloys by stabilizing grain boundary, refining grain size, inhibiting dislocation mobility, improving strength, and enhancing grain boundary cohesion and ductility.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lintao Liu, Shengwen Bai, Bin Jiang, Chao He, Qinghang Wang, Jianxin Zhou, Liping Wei, Xiaoying Qian, Zhihua Dong, Guangsheng Huang, Dingfei Zhang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: In this study, a novel alloy designing concept is proposed to prepare a Mg alloy with excellent strength-ductility synergy by refining grain size and depressing intergranular deformation simultaneously. Through extrusion at 220 degrees C, an ultrafine microstructure is achieved in the basic alloy, Mg-1Sb-1Mn (SM11). The co-addition of Sn and Zn is then conducted to inhibit intergranular deformation and improve the mechanical properties of the alloy. The results show that the strength of the extruded Mg-1Sb-1Mn-1Sn-0.2Zn (SMTZ1110) alloy is significantly improved while maintaining a high ductility, suggesting a promising approach for the development of Mg alloys with a balanced strength-ductility combination.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jianxin Zhou, Hong Yang, Bin Jiang, Chao He, Zhihua Dong, Lintao Liu, Xiaojun Luo, Ying Liu, Dehui Huang, Junyao Xu, Guangsheng Huang, Dingfei Zhang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: The mechanical properties of the GWZ1152 alloy, including ultimate tensile strength, were systematically studied at both room and high temperatures. It exhibited excellent strength at room temperature and maintained relatively high strength as the temperature increased. The outstanding heat resistance can be attributed to various factors, such as fine grain structures, certain phases, and nano-scale precipitates in the alloy.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Chunquan Liu, Xianhua Chen, Yulong Wu, Yaobo Hu, Wei Zhang, Yusheng Zhang, Jingying Bai, Fusheng Pan
Summary: A gradient ultrafine-grained (UFG) Mg-2Gd-0.4Zr alloy sheet with a UFG layer of about 118 nm on the surface was fabricated using sliding friction treatment (SFT). The SFT-processed UFG surface layer exhibited significantly improved corrosion resistance compared to the original coarse-grained (CG) structure, showing higher impedance and lower corrosion rate.
ACTA METALLURGICA SINICA-ENGLISH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Liang Fu, Guangsheng Huang, Yaobo Hu, Xianhua Chen, Jingfeng Wang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: A new strategy using N2O as a reaction gas for the simultaneous determination of nonmetallic impurity elements in high-purity magnesium alloys by ICP-MS/MS was proposed. Through O-atom and N-atom transfer reactions, spectral interferences were eliminated and higher sensitivity and lower LODs were achieved compared to other reaction modes. The accuracy of the method was evaluated and it showed consistent results with SF-ICP-MS. This study provides a systematic method for precise quantification of impurity elements and can be applied to other fields.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Li Yang, Yuan Yuan, Qin Li, Jiajia Wu, Tao Chen, Jun Wang, Xiaojing Zuo, Aitao Tang, Lijun Zhang, Nele Moelans, Fusheng Pan
Summary: In this study, diffusion couples of Mg-Sn-Zn/hcp-Mg, Mg-Zn/Mg-Sn, and Mg-X (X = Sn or Zn)/hcp-Mg were assembled to determine the interdiffusion coefficients of Mg-X (X = Sn or Zn) binary systems and Mg-Sn-Zn ternary system. The kinetic description of the hcp-Mg phase in the Mg-Sn-Zn system was constructed. The features of interdiffusion coefficients of different elements were discussed.
CALPHAD-COMPUTER COUPLING OF PHASE DIAGRAMS AND THERMOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunquan Liu, Xianhua Chen, Domonkos Tolnai, Yaobo Hu, Wei Zhang, Yusheng Zhang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: A remarkable annealing hardening effect was observed in gradient ultrafine-grained Mg-0.32Gd-0.11Zr (at.%) alloy sheet fabricated by sliding friction treatment. The annealed ultrafine-grained structure showed a higher hardening response than the annealed coarse-grained structure. The segregation of solute Gd atoms along grain boundaries and around defects contributed to the significant segregation hardening effect.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
H. Zhou, Z. Ding, Y. A. Chen, Z. Q. Lan, S. F. Guo, F. Spieckermann, V. Zadorozhnyy, J. Tan, F. S. Pan, J. Eckert
Summary: The hydrogen storage properties of amorphous and crystalline Mg85Ni5Y10 alloys were compared, and the melt-spun alloy showed higher storage capacity and faster kinetics than the induction-melted alloy. The reversible storage capacity of the melt-spun alloy was 4.2 wt% H2, while the induction-melted sample had 3.8 wt% at 200 degrees C. Furthermore, the melt-spun alloy could release 4.1 wt% H2 within 30 min at temperatures above 275 degrees C, close to its theoretical hydrogen storage capacity of 4.2 wt%.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Review
Electrochemistry
Rong Li, Rongrui Deng, Zhongting Wang, Yumei Wang, Guangsheng Huang, Jingfeng Wang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: From the perspective of future development trend, it is crucial to develop new batteries that are environmentally friendly. Solid-state electrolytes, which have high conductivity, stability, and compatibility, are considered as the key components for the next-generation rechargeable batteries. This paper provides a comprehensive review on the recent progress in solid-state electrolytes for multivalent-ion batteries, focusing on magnesium-ion, calcium-ion, zinc-ion, and aluminum-ion batteries. All-solid-state batteries have emerged as a rising star due to their ability to solve the problems faced by current lithium-ion batteries and achieve the best balance between battery life, safety, and cost.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin Wang, Zhixiao Liu, Baihua Qu, Zhipeng Li, Yiming Zhang, Chunliu Xu, Zhao Chen, Qingshui Xie, Ming-Sheng Wang, Miao Lu, Junmei Zhao, Jingfeng Wang, Dong-Liang Peng, Fusheng Pan, Yong-Sheng Hu
Summary: By constructing an ionic-electronic dual-conducting interlayer with abundant N-sites on the Na metal anode, the stability of the electrode/electrolyte interaction is improved, resulting in prolonged cycling lifespan and enhanced electrochemical performance of Na-based batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chunfeng Chen, Jinlong Chen, Shuangshuang Tan, Xueting Huang, Yaoyao Du, Bo Shang, Baihua Qu, Guangsheng Huang, Xiaoyuan Zhou, Jingfeng Wang, Lingjie Li, Fusheng Pan
Summary: In this study, a tris(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) borate (B(Otfe)3) co-solvent is introduced into the magnesium-aluminum-chloride complex electrolyte to improve the electrolyte solvation sheath and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) structure. The B(Otfe)3-modified solvation structure increases the concentration of active cation, improving the ionic conductivity and area current density. Meanwhile, the B(Otfe)3-modified solvation ions induce the formation of a more stable SEI, reducing the interfacial transfer impedance. The resulting electrolyte shows excellent electrochemical performance and compatibility with different cathodes.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lunchao Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Jun Wang, Tao Chen, Jingfeng Wang, Fusheng Pan
Summary: High temperature heat treatment Mg-0.69Sn-0.69Y alloy exhibited a high damping capacity (0.201 at epsilon=1 x 10-3) and a very low critical strain amplitude at room temperature (epsilon cr1=2.97 x 10-5), which can be ascribed to the combined effects of purified matrix phase and subgrain interfaces. The substructure is unstable and the damping capacity decreases with temperature increment.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)