Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiangsi Liu, Ziteng Liang, Yuxuan Xiang, Min Lin, Qi Li, Zigeng Liu, Guiming Zhong, Riqiang Fu, Yong Yang
Summary: The recent applications of solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques in Li/Na batteries are reviewed, emphasizing the importance of investigating battery materials structure, solid electrolyte interfaces, and in situ research.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaqi Zhu, Dan Cai, Jingru Li, Xiuli Wang, Xinhui Xia, Changdong Gu, Jiangping Tu
Summary: In this study, a 40 μm thin lithium composite anode based on the AlN-embedded reduced graphene oxide (rGO) scaffold was proposed for solid-state lithium metal batteries. The composite anode facilitated well oriented Li deposition and effectively inhibited dendrite growth, leading to improved cycling capability and rate performance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shasha Qu, Wenbin Wu, Yunfan Wu, Yanping Zhuang, Jie Lin, Laisen Wang, Qiulong Wei, Qingshui Xie, Dong-Liang Peng
Summary: In this study, LiF thin film was sputtered on LCO electrodes to enhance electrochemical performance and reduce voltage polarization. The various polarization components were quantified, and the improved properties of LiF-coated LCO were confirmed through electrochemical tests and in-situ XRD experiments. This work provides a reference for quantifying polarization components and suggests the potential use of LiF film coating in developing similar cathode materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Robert Calaminus, Sascha Harm, Douglas H. Fabini, Lucas G. Balzat, Anna-Katharina Hatz, Viola Duppel, Igor Moudrakovski, Bettina V. Lotsch
Summary: This study presents a novel approach to improve the ionic conductivities of thiophosphate solid electrolytes (SEs) through in situ formation of hybrid SEs. The experimental results show that the ionic conductivity can reach up to 7 mS cm(-1), exceeding that of the original SEs and simple mixtures.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xufeng Wang, Yajie Song, Xin Jiang, Qingsong Liu, Jidong Dong, Jian Wang, Xin Zhou, Bing Li, Geping Yin, Zaixing Jiang, Jiajun Wang
Summary: The complicated interfacial problems of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) at high voltages hinder the practical applications for high-energy-density all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs). This study investigates the failure mechanisms of ASSLBs with LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM)-PEO and proposes a method to construct an interfacial nanolayer with aromatic polyamide (APA) to improve the performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qinglei Wang, Tiantian Dong, Qian Zhou, Zili Cui, Xuehui Shangguan, Chenglong Lu, Zhaolin Lv, Kai Chen, Lang Huang, Huanrui Zhang, Guanglei Cui
Summary: In this study, a composite solid-state electrolyte (CSE) with high ionic conductivity and good compatibility is designed and prepared. The CSE enables the development of long-life high-voltage solid-state lithium metal batteries with excellent battery performance and safety features.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Longhao Cao, Hui Wang, Ziyin Guo, Jing Zhang, Xiaosong Zhang, Cancan Peng, Jingxiong Yu, Ya-Jun Cheng, Yonggao Xia
Summary: A new synthetic method using cobalt metal as the precursor is proposed to in situ form LiCoO2, which shows better cycle performance and faster Li+ diffusion rate compared to the commercial synthesis method. The stable cycling performance is achieved by suppressing the order-disorder phase transition through the Co2+ pillar effect. The improved synthesis yield and compacted density of the new method offer a new strategy for the in situ synthesis of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Chen, Shujian Liu, Shaokai Cheng, Shuyu Gao, Jingchao Chai, Qiuyue Jiang, Zhihong Liu, Xueqing Liu, Jiyan Liu, Ming Xie, Wubin Dai
Summary: Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) binder shows excellent performance in high-voltage LiCoO2 (HV-LCO) electrode, with high cycling stability and rate capability, and high tolerance to moisture. Furthermore, PAN binder suppresses the decomposition of liquid electrolyte by forming uniform coating on the surface of LiCoO2 and acting as an artificial cathode-electrolyte interphase layer.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Moritz H. Futscher, Luc Brinkman, Andre Mueller, Joel Casella, Abdessalem Aribia, Yaroslav E. Romanyuk
Summary: The authors predict that stacked thin-film batteries with thin cathodes of 0.15-2 μm thickness can achieve a tenfold increase in specific power. They demonstrate this design concept in two monolithically stacked thin-film cells. This technology is important for increasing the power capabilities of lithium-ion batteries for high-end applications.
COMMUNICATIONS CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ye Qian Mi, Wei Deng, Chaohui He, Osman Eksik, Yi Ping Zheng, De Kun Yao, Xian Bin Liu, Yan Hong Yin, Ye Sheng Li, Bao Yu Xia, Zi Ping Wu
Summary: In this study, a simple in situ polymerization method of 1,3-dioxolane electrolytes was used to fabricate integrated solid-state lithium batteries. The key to achieving a high-performance battery with excellent interfacial contact among carbon nanotubes (CNTs), active materials, and electrolytes is the in situ polymerization and formation of solid-state dioxolane electrolytes on interconnected CNTs and active materials. These batteries demonstrated high energy density, amazing charge/discharge rate, and long cycle life, thanks to the low resistance of 4.5 omega (-1) and high lithium-ion diffusion efficiency of 2.5x10(-11) cm(2) s(-1).
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xubin Chen, Jordi Sastre, Abdessalem Aribia, Evgeniia Gilshtein, Yaroslav E. Romanyuk
Summary: Flash lamp annealing (FLA) is explored for crystallizing LiCoO2 (LCO) cathodes on aluminum foils, achieving rapid heating of LCO films up to 900 degrees C while avoiding aluminum melting. Microbatteries fabricated using this method on flexible aluminum foil exhibit performance comparable to those on rigid silicon, offering potential for new microbattery designs at lower production costs.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jialiang Yuan, Ran Dong, Yuan Li, Yang Liu, Zhuo Zheng, Yuxia Liu, Yan Sun, Benhe Zhong, Zhenguo Wu, Xiaodong Guo
Summary: The study introduced an ICSE design strategy to avoid contact interface, achieved through UV curing. Experimental results demonstrated the effectiveness of this strategy in improving the electrochemical performance of solid-state batteries, contributing to their practical application.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ediga Umeshbabu, Satyanarayana Maddukuri, Doron Aurbach, Maximilian Fichtner, Anji Reddy Munnangi
Summary: We introduced a garnet-type lithium metal fluoride, Li3Na3M2F12 (M = Al, Sc, In), as solid-state lithium-ion conductors for the first time. The mechanically milled Li3Na3M2F12 compounds crystallized in a cubic garnet-like structure. The ionic conductivities of Li3Na3Al2F12, Li3Na3Sc2F12, and Li3Na3In2F12 are relatively low, but still better than the oxide analogues Li(3)Ln(3)Te(2)O(12) (Ln = Er, Gd, Tb, Nd). Strategies for further improving conductivities of garnet-type Li3Na3M2F12 were also presented.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Longbiao Yu, Rui Zhang, Ruixin Jia, Wenhao Jiang, Xiaoyu Dong, Xuehua Liu, Haijie Cao, Binghui Xu
Summary: This study synthesized nanosized cobalt monoxide anode material and nanosized lithium cobalt oxide cathode material using few-layered graphene oxide and metallic cobalt foils through a hydrothermal reaction. Both the CoO@RGO anode and the LCO cathode exhibited impressive lithium-ion storage properties.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jianwei Li, Yuanyuan Li, Shengnan Zhang, Tao Liu, Deping Li, Lijie Ci
Summary: In this study, a lithium iodide (LiI) layer was synthesized at the interface of the lithium metal-sulfide electrolyte membrane. The synthesized LiI layer showed satisfactory ionic conductivity and high interfacial energy. The resulting all-solid-state batteries exhibited high discharge capacity and excellent capacity retention, which facilitates the practical application of high-energy-density sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuerui Yang, Shijun Tang, Chenxi Zheng, Fucheng Ren, Yaxin Huang, Xinjie Fei, Wu Yang, Siyu Pan, Zhengliang Gong, Yong Yang
Summary: A versatile modification strategy was designed to convert contaminants on the LLZTO surface into a lithiophilic interface rich in LiF and Li2PO3F. The newly formed interfacial layer not only improved the interface wettability and corrosion resistance but also enabled stable cycling performance in all-solid-state batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Junfeng Cui, Yang Sun, Huixin Chen, Yingying Yang, Guoxin Chen, Peiling Ke, Kazuhito Nishimura, Yong Yang, Chun Tang, Nan Jiang
Summary: This study reports the automatic self-healing capability of silicon nanowires, which are important building blocks for high-performance semiconductor nanodevices. Through in situ transmission electron microscopy tensile tests, a recovery of fracture strength (10.1%) on fractured silicon nanowires is achieved. Atomic-resolution characterizations and atomistic simulations reveal the self-healing mechanism and factors affecting the self-healing efficiency. Spontaneous rebonding, atomic rearrangement, and van der Waals attraction are responsible for the self-healing in silicon nanowires. The findings shed light on the self-healing mechanism of silicon nanowires and provide insights into developing high-lifetime and high-security semiconductor devices.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ang Fu, Chuanjing Xu, Jiande Lin, Yu Su, Haitang Zhang, De-Yin Wu, Xiaozheng Zhang, Meng Xia, Zhongru Zhang, Jianming Zheng, Yong Yang
Summary: Increasing the cutoff charge voltage of LiCoO2 (LCO) poses a challenge in balancing high energy density and long cycling life. By adding 2,3-dimethylmaleic anhydride (DMMA) as an electrolyte additive, a stable and robust CEI film enriched with inorganic species is formed, preventing decomposition of electrolytes and erosion of LCO. Experimental techniques combined with theoretical calculations reveal the functioning mechanism. The addition of DMMA improves LCO's capacity retention after cycles, and the presence of other additives further enhances LCO's high-voltage stability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiangsi Liu, Yong Cheng, Yu Su, Fucheng Ren, Jun Zhao, Ziteng Liang, Bizhu Zheng, Jingwen Shi, Ke Zhou, Yuxuan Xiang, Jianming Zheng, Ming-Sheng Wang, Jianyu Huang, Minhua Shao, Yong Yang
Summary: Layered nickel-rich materials have been considered promising cathode candidates for solid-state batteries, but they suffer from low Coulombic efficiency and poor cycle stability at high cutoff potentials. This study investigates the bulk structure evolution of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode material in solid-state batteries and reveals the crucial role of surface chemistry in the degradation mechanism and performance enhancement. The results demonstrate that surface coating not only suppresses interfacial side reactions but also eliminates sluggish phase, leading to improved performance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xi Liu, Ang Fu, Jiande Lin, Yue Zou, Gaopan Liu, Weitong Wang, De-Yin Wu, Yong Yang, Jianming Zheng, Liyi Ye
Summary: By adding the electrolyte additive phenylmaleic anhydride (PMA), a stable cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) film can be formed, which improves the cycle life and capacity retention of LCO batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoyue Zhong, Yu Su, Yuqi Wu, Jiabao Gu, Ruqin Ma, Yu Luo, Hongxin Lin, Mingming Tao, Jingzhao Chen, Ziteng Liang, Kangjun Wang, Xuefan Zheng, Zirong Chen, Jinxue Peng, Zhongwei Lv, Zhengliang Gong, Jianyu Huang, Yong Yang
Summary: In this study, a Co-N-4-decorated carbon composite is prepared and used as a sulfur host for all-solid-state Li-S batteries. The uniform distribution of Co-N-4 effectively accelerates the redox conversion of sulfur and inhibits sulfur particle agglomeration, resulting in high reversible capacity and superior cyclic performance for the sulfur cathode in all-solid-state Li-S batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhanning He, Maojie Zhang, Ke Zhou, Yong Cheng, Mingzeng Luo, Yu Su, Jialiang Hao, Yiou Sun, Yixiao Li, Yong Yang
Summary: Layered nickel-rich transition metal oxides have advantages of high energy density and reasonable cost, but suffer from volume changes that result in microcracks, fractures, and degradation of thermal stability during charge-discharge cycling. In this study, a codoping strategy of Mg and Ti in Li[Ni0.90Co0.05Mn0.05]O2 (NCM90) was proposed, achieving excellent cyclability (98.9% vs 86.6%) after 100 cycles. The enhanced electrochemical performance and reduced volume changes were confirmed by testing an NCM parallel to graphite full cell. This study provides valuable guidance for the application of high nickel cathodes in lithium-ion batteries with improved cycling and thermal stability.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carlos Perez-Vicente, Rafaela Ariza, Wenhua Zuo, Yong Yang, Gregorio F. Ortiz
Summary: The insertion of magnesium ions in Mg-cells suppresses the sodium/vacancy ordering and Jahn-Teller effects observed in Na-cells. The Mg-cell exhibits different features from the Na-cell during discharge, suggesting the need for structure engineering on cathode materials to improve cell performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiabao Gu, Xiaoxuan Chen, Zhifeng He, Ziteng Liang, Ying Lin, Jingwen Shi, Yong Yang
Summary: This study investigates the stress evolution and mechanical damage-induced micro-short circuit behavior in sulfide solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) in lithium metal batteries. The findings provide important insights for enhancing the safety and performance of lithium metal batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanbing Mo, Gaopan Liu, Yue Yin, Mingming Tao, Jiawei Chen, Yu Peng, Yonggang Wang, Yong Yang, Congxiao Wang, Xiaoli Dong, Yongyao Xia
Summary: Popular fluorination methods can weaken Li+-solvent interaction, facilitating the desolvation process at low temperature. However, highly fluorinated compounds sacrifice salt dissociation and ionic conductivity. In this study, functional fluorinations with different degrees of fluorination are used to balance Li+-solvent interactions and ion movement. The moderately-fluorinated ethyl difluoroacetate (EDFA) exhibits a trade-off between weak affinity and sufficient ionic conductivity, enabling excellent fast-charging capability and low-temperature performance in lithium-ion batteries. The wide electrochemical potential window of EDFA-based electrolyte also allows high reversible capacity retention and discharge capacity under harsh conditions.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziteng Liang, Yao Xiao, Kangjun Wang, Yanting Jin, Siyuan Pan, Jiangwei Zhang, Yuqi Wu, Yu Su, Haoyue Zhong, Yong Yang
Summary: Sulfide based all solid state batteries (ASSBs) with Ni-rich layered oxide cathode have high energy density and improved safety. This study systematically investigates the failure mechanisms of single crystal LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) in ASSBs and proposes three strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of the batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xuerui Yang, Yaxin Huang, Jianhui Li, Weilin Huang, Wen Yang, Changquan Wu, Shijun Tang, Fucheng Ren, Zhengliang Gong, Naigen Zhou, Yong Yang
Summary: The development of efficient electrolyte additives for high-energy density lithium||nickel-rich batteries remains a challenge. The utilization of lithium difluoro(oxalate) borate (LiDFOB) as a functional additive for Li||LiNi0.85Co0.1Mn0.05O2 batteries has been investigated comprehensively. The preferential reduction and oxidation decomposition of LiDFOB leads to the formation of a boron-rich interfacial film on both Li anode and NCM85 cathode, suppressing the consumption of active lithium and mitigating structural degradation of the cathode.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fucheng Ren, Ziteng Liang, Wengao Zhao, Wenhua Zuo, Min Lin, Yuqi Wu, Xuerui Yang, Zhengliang Gong, Yong Yang
Summary: Solid-state Li batteries have high safety and theoretical energy density, but the interfacial reaction between solid state electrolytes and cathodes affects battery performance. This study explores interfacial reactions and compositions between oxide cathodes and sulfide solid electrolytes, finding that the driving force of the electrochemical reaction dominates the interfacial reaction. Preventing the formation of an electronically conductive interphase is crucial, which can be achieved through optimized combination of cathodes and solid electrolytes, as well as functional coatings. A high-throughput screening scheme identifies 48 optimal coating materials. This work highlights the importance of rational coupling of cathodes and solid electrolytes, and optimizing interfacial coating materials for solid-state batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenhua Zuo, Alessandro Innocenti, Maider Zarrabeitia, Dominic Bresser, Yong Yang, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are widely used in portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, but the high cost of lithium has led to the exploration of sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) as a cheaper alternative. NIBs have the advantages of abundant sodium resources and the use of inexpensive materials. However, the development of NIBs faces challenges such as irreversible phase transformations, poor air stability, and complex charge-compensation mechanisms.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yukang Xiao, Xunxin Chen, Junhua Jian, Yong Cheng, Yue Zou, Yu Su, Qilong Wu, Chao Tang, Zhongru Zhang, Ming-Sheng Wang, Jianming Zheng, Yong Yang
Summary: This study successfully addresses the self-discharge challenges in Li||CFx batteries at high temperatures by utilizing NMP as the solvent and incorporating additional ingredients. The results show improved electrochemical performance and a low self-discharge rate, providing a new perspective for achieving high energy density and low self-discharge rates in Li||CFx batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maoyi Yi, Jie Li, Mengran Wang, Xinming Fan, Bo Hong, Zhian Zhang, Aonan Wang, Yanqing Lai
Summary: In this study, polyacrylic acid (PAA) was used as a binder for the cathode in all-solid-state batteries. Through H+/Li+ exchange reaction, a uniform PAA-Li coating layer was formed on the cathode surface, improving the stability of the cathodic interface and the crystal structure. The SC-NCM83-PAA cathode exhibited superior cycling performance compared to traditional PVDF binder.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yonghan Zhou, Zhongfeng Ji, Wenrui Cai, Xuewei He, Ruiying Bao, Xuewei Fu, Wei Yang, Yu Wang
Summary: By learning from the pencil-writing process, a solid-ink rubbing technology (SIR-tech) has been invented to develop durable metallic coatings on diverse substrates. The composite metallic skin by SIR-tech outperforms pure liquid-metal coating and shows great potential for various applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ruiqi Tian, Hehe Zhang, Zeyu Yuan, Yuehua Man, Jianlu Sun, Jianchun Bao, Ming-Sheng Wang, Xiaosi Zhou
Summary: In this study, polypyrrole-encapsulated Sb2WO6 microflowers were synthesized and demonstrated to exhibit excellent potassium storage properties and cycling stability. The improved performance of Sb2WO6@PPy was attributed to the unique microflower structure, enhanced electronic conductivity, and protective PPy coating.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Longxing Wu, Zhiqiang Lyu, Zebo Huang, Chao Zhang, Changyin Wei
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive survey on physics-based state of charge (SOC) algorithms applied in advanced battery management system (BMS). It discusses the research progresses of physical SOC estimation methods for lithium-ion batteries and presents future perspectives for this field.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Honggang Huang, Yao Chen, Hui Fu, Cun Chen, Hanjun Li, Zhe Zhang, Feili Lai, Shuxing Bai, Nan Zhang, Tianxi Liu
Summary: The d-d orbital coupling induced by crystal-phase engineering effectively adjusts the electronic structure of electrocatalysts, improving their activity and stability, which is significant for electrocatalyst research.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Quanzhen Sun, Yifan Li, Caixia Zhang, Shunli Du, Weihao Xie, Jionghua Wu, Qiao Zheng, Hui Deng, Shuying Cheng
Summary: In this study, indium (In) ions were introduced into flexible Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)(4) (CZTSSe) solar cells to modify the back interface and passivate deep level defects in CZTSSe bulk. The results showed that In doping effectively inhibited the formation of secondary phase and V-Sn defects, decreased the barrier height at the back interface, passivated deep level defects in CZTSSe bulk, increased carrier concentration, and significantly reduced the V-OC deficit. Eventually, a flexible CZTSSe solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 10.01% was achieved. This synergistic strategy of interface modification and bulk defects passivation through In incorporation provides a new approach for fabricating efficient flexible kesterite-based solar cells.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Negah Hashemi, Jafar Hussain Shah, Cejun Hu, Subhajit Nandy, Pavlo Aleshkevych, Sumbal Farid, Keun Hwa Chae, Wei Xie, Taifeng Liu, Junhu Wang, Mohammad Mahdi Najafpour
Summary: This study investigates the effects of Fe on the oxygen-evolution reaction (OER) in the presence of Au. The study identifies two distinct areas of OER associated with Fe and Au sites at different overpotentials. Various factors were varied to observe the behaviors of FeOxHy/Au during OER. The study reveals strong electronic interaction between Fe and Au, and proposes a lattice OER mechanism based on FeOxHy.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yingshi Su, Yonghui Cheng, Zhen Li, Yanjia Cui, Caili Yang, Ziyi Zhong, Yibing Song, Gongwei Wang, Lin Zhuang
Summary: This study systematically investigates the key roles of Nafion on Cu nanoparticles electrocatalyst for CO2RR. The Nafion modifier suppresses the hydrogen evolution reaction, increases CO2 concentration and mass transfer process, and activates CO2 molecule to enhance C2 product generation. As a result, the selectivity of the hydrogen evolution reaction is reduced and the efficiency of C2 products is significantly improved.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daijie Deng, Honghui Zhang, Jianchun Wu, Xing Tang, Min Ling, Sihua Dong, Li Xu, Henan Li, Huaming Li
Summary: By doping sulfur into vanadium nitride, the S-VN/Co/NS-MC catalyst exhibits enhanced oxygen reduction reaction activity and catalytic performance. When applied in liquid and flexible ZABs, it shows higher power density, specific capacity, and cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yi Li, Fei Zhang
Summary: Self-assembly of metal halide perovskite nanocrystals holds significant application value in the fields of display, detector, and solar cell due to their unique collective properties. This review covers the driving forces, commonly used methods, and different self-assembly structures of perovskite nanocrystals. Additionally, it summarizes the collective optoelectronic properties and application areas of perovskite superlattice structures, and presents an outlook on potential issues and future challenges in the development of perovskite nanocrystals.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anki Reddy Mule, Bhimanaboina Ramulu, Shaik Junied Arbaz, Anand Kurakula, Jae Su Yu
Summary: Direct growth of redox-active noble metals and rational design of multifunctional electrochemical active materials play crucial roles in developing novel electrode materials for energy storage devices. In this regard, silver (Ag) has attracted great attention in the design of efficient electrodes. The construction of multifaceted heterostructure cobalt-iron hydroxide (CFOH) nanowires (NWs)@nickel cobalt manganese hydroxides and/or hydrate (NCMOH) nanosheets (NSs) on the Ag-deposited nickel foam and carbon cloth (i.e., Ag/ NF and Ag/CC) substrates is reported. The as-fabricated Ag@CFOH@NCMOH/NF electrode delivered superior areal capacity value of 2081.9 μA h cm-2 at 5 mA cm-2. Moreover, as-assembled hybrid cell based on NF (HC/NF) device exhibited remarkable areal capacity value of 1.82 mA h cm-2 at 5 mA cm-2 with excellent rate capability of 74.77% even at 70 mA cm-2. Furthermore, HC/NF device achieved maximum energy and power densities of 1.39 mW h cm-2 and 42.35 mW cm-2, respectively. To verify practical applicability, both devices were also tested to serve as a self-charging station for various portable electronic devices.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zanling Huang, Shuqi Zhu, Yuan Duan, Chaoran Pi, Xuming Zhang, Abebe Reda Woldu, Jing-Xin Jian, Paul K. Chu, Qing-Xiao Tong, Liangsheng Hu, Xiangdong Yao
Summary: In this study, it was found that Ni sites act as a host to attract Fe(III) to form Fe(Ni)(III) binary centers, which promote the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity and stability by cyclical formation of intermediates. Additionally, other ions can also catalyze the OER process on different electrodes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jie Zeng, Jian Bao, Ya Zhang, Xun-Lu Li, Cui Ma, Rui-Jie Luo, Chong-Yu Du, Xuan Xu, Zhe Mei, Zhe Qian, Yong-Ning Zhou
Summary: The balance between cationic redox and oxygen redox is crucial for achieving high energy density and cycle stability in sodium batteries. This study demonstrates the reversible Mn2+/Mn4+ redox in a P3-Na0.65Li0.2Co0.05Mn0.75O2 cathode material through Co substitution, effectively suppressing the contribution of oxygen redox and improving structure stability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daniela M. Josepetti, Bianca P. Sousa, Simone A. J. Rodrigues, Renato G. Freitas, Gustavo Doubek
Summary: Lithium-oxygen batteries have high energy density potential but face challenges in achieving high cyclability. This study used operando Raman experiments and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to evaluate the initial discharge processes in porous carbon electrodes. The results indicate that the reaction occurs at the Li2O2 surface and the growth of Li2O2 forms a more compact and homogeneous structure.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ziqi Zhang, Jinyun Xu, Yu Zhang, Liping Zhao, Ming Li, Guoqiang Zhong, Di Zhao, Minjing Li, Xudong Hu, Wenju Zhu, Chunming Zheng, Xiaohong Sun
Summary: This paper explores the challenge of increasing global CO2 emissions and highlights the role of porous metal oxide materials in electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 (CO2RR). Porous metal oxides offer high surface area and tunability for optimizing CO2RR reaction mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
