Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bobae Ju, Hee Jo Song, Hyunseok Yoon, Dong-Wan Kim
Summary: This study prepared a VOH cathode material through a hydrothermal process, verified its applicability in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, and found that it possesses highly stable amorphous phase and reversible redox reactions, leading to superior and stable long-term cycling performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chang Li, Yushuang Xu, Wenjun Deng, Yi Zhou, Xinyu Guo, Yan Chen, Rui Li
Summary: Researchers successfully synthesized phenylamine-intercalated VOPO4 materials and applied them in aqueous iron-ion batteries. The expanded interlayer spacing provides enough diffusion space, resulting in high specific capacity, excellent rate performance, and cycle stability.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chengjie Yin, Chengling Pan, Xiaobo Liao, Yusong Pan, Liang Yuan
Summary: By incorporating in situ polyaniline (PANI) into V2O5, the intercalation kinetics of Zn2+ are improved, enhancing conductivity and expanding interlayer spacing for facile Zn2+ diffusion. This leads to a high specific capacity and superior cycling performance in an aqueous electrolyte, mainly dominated by capacitive contribution.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Asif Mahmood, Ziwen Yuan, Xiao Sui, Muhammad Adil Riaz, Zixun Yu, Chang Liu, Junsheng Chen, Cheng Wang, Shenlong Zhao, Nasir Mahmood, Zengxia Pei, Li Wei, Yuan Chen
Summary: The explosive decomposition method demonstrated in this study allows for the realization of thermally reduced graphene oxide paper with tunable interlayer spacing, providing potential for high-performance sodium-ion battery anodes.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yong Jiang, Jie Lu, Wei Liu, Cong Xing, Shangying Lu, Xiaoyu Liu, Yi Xu, Jiujun Zhang, Bing Zhao
Summary: In this study, a novel composite material PEG-Ba0.38V2O5·nH2O with a uniform nanobelt-like structure and expanded interlayer spacing is designed and successfully synthesized. The optimized PEG-BVO electrode exhibits outstanding electrochemical performance and long-term cycling stability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoran Geng, Yi Guo, Xuan Zhang, Yang Zhang, Xuelin Wang, Pengfei Zhao, Guizhen Wang, Jianhe Liao, Lijie Dong
Summary: This study proposes a new adjustment strategy for MoS2/MWCNT composites by changing the concentration of precursor L-cysteine, leading to improved packing of MoS2 nanosheets and more active sites, resulting in enhanced microwave absorption.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Robert Rockenfeller, Michael Guenther, Scott L. Hooper
Summary: By utilizing a physics-based model of the sarcomere, the study investigates the active isometric force-length relation of muscle sarcomeres, revealing the crucial role of changes in interfilament radial distance in determining the FLR.
BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sungwon Kim, Youngsam Kim, Jaeseung Kim, Sungwook Choi, Kyuseok Yun, Dongjin Kim, Soo Yeon Lim, Sunam Kim, Sae Hwan Chun, Jaeku Park, Intae Eom, Kyung Sook Kim, Tae-Yeong Koo, Yunbo Ou, Ferhat Katmis, Haidan Wen, Anthony DiChiara, Donald A. Walko, Eric C. Landahl, Hyeonsik Cheong, Eunji Sim, Jagadeesh Moodera, Hyunjung Kim
Summary: Our study on ultrafast carrier-induced lattice contractions and interlayer modulations in Bi2Se3 thin films sheds light on the topological phase control by light-induced structural change on ultrafast time scales. The lattice contraction depends on carrier concentration and is followed by interlayer expansion, providing insights into topological phase transition modulation.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Maarten C. Verbraeken, Roberto Mennitto, Veselina M. Georgieva, Elliott L. Bruce, Alex G. Greenaway, Paul A. Cox, Jung Gi Min, Suk Bong Hong, Paul A. Wright, Stefano Brandani
Summary: This study demonstrates how a combination of experimental characterization and modeling can be used to understand non-trivial equilibrium and kinetic adsorption behavior in a flexible zeolite. By studying (Na, TEA)-ZSM-25 and utilizing diffraction data, lattice fluid modeling, and dynamic column experiments, a plausible mechanism for CO2 adsorption and transport in this material was obtained. It is the first study to measure and model the changing kinetics due to adsorption induced framework flexibility.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Guo, Hanmei Jiang, Binbin Liu, Xingyang Wang, Yifu Zhang, Jianguo Sun, John Wang
Summary: Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are considered promising for large-scale grid energy storage due to their safety, low costs, and environmental friendliness. Vanadium oxides, particularly V2O5, have been widely used as cathode materials for ZIBs because of their high theoretical capacity and structural stability. However, there are challenges in achieving high capacity, long lifespan, and excellent rate performance with vanadium-based ZIBs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Prasanna Katti, Alexander S. Hall, Hailey A. Parry, Peter T. Ajayi, Yuho Kim, T. Bradley Willingham, Christopher K. E. Bleck, Han Wen, Brian Glancy
Summary: This study uses advanced imaging and analysis techniques to show how mitochondria are accommodated within tightly packed sarcomere networks, revealing the influence of mitochondrial location and orientation on sarcomere structure and myofilament interactions.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Tipawan Khlayboonme, Warawoot Thowladda
Summary: In this study, V2O5 films were deposited on two different commercial soda-lime glass substrates using O2 reactive radio frequency magnetron sputtering. The influence of substrate surface energy and roughness on film structure and atomic bonding was investigated.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ying Zhang, Chi Peng, Zhi Zeng, Xiangni Zhang, Lulu Zhang, Yue Ma, Zhaohui Wang
Summary: The researchers improve the cycling lifespan and electrochemical performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) by constructing an artificial protective interface layer on the zinc metal. A dense and uniform complex coating layer of phytic acid (PA) and zinc is formed on the zinc anodes, effectively inhibiting corrosion reactions and enhancing the deposition and stripping of zinc. Under experimental conditions, the PA-Zn metal anode exhibits low overpotential and long lifespan.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaowen Li, Ting Zhao, Ke Wang, Changchun Sun, Wenqi Jia, Min Zhang, Helin Wang, Ahu Shao, Yue Ma
Summary: This article presents a coating model based on Si-O bonding for achieving deep lithiation of Ag nanowires. The stress-relaxation mechanism between the coating and lithiated materials is investigated through experiments and simulations. The application of this coating on Ag nanowires enables a robust cyclability in lithium batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mustehsin Ali, Ting Zhao, Sundas Iqbal, Wenyu Zhao, Helin Wang, Siyuan Liu, Shaowen Li, Zhaohui Wang, Yue Ma
Summary: Through thin modification layer and structural reinforcement, a long-lasting lithium metal anode with enhanced lithiophilic property and mitigated nucleation barrier can be achieved in high energy density battery systems. By integrating the modified substrate with LiN0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM-811) in a prelithiated full cell model, a high energy density and power density metallic battery prototype can be realized.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yujie Liu, Miao Bai, Dou Du, Xiaoyu Tang, Helin Wang, Min Zhang, Ting Zhao, Fu Liu, Zhiqiao Wang, Yue Ma
Summary: This study proposes a new carbon nanofiber scaffold material to assist the practical deployment of metallic anodes in high-energy-density batteries. The scaffold is mechanically flexible, lightweight, and porous, and increases the loading capacity of the anode by encapsulating nanoparticles. The research finds that the material exhibits sodiophilic properties and can regulate the alloying process and restrict the propagation of deposits. Experimental results show that, when paired with a specific cathode, the scaffold material achieves high-capacity storage and good cycling performance in practical batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yujie Liu, Miao Bai, Helin Wang, Ting Zhao, Xiaoyu Tang, Fu Liu, Zhiqiao Wang, Min Zhang, Yue Ma
Summary: In this study, a mechanical-flexible and lightweight sodium metallic anode scaffold was prepared using coaxial electrospinning technique. The capillary effect was utilized to induce the formation of sodium alloy and simplify the pre-processing procedure, resulting in high energy density and stable cycling performance. This approach holds promise for facilitating the facile prototyping of mechanical-flexible metallic batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Tang, Xiaosa Xu, Miao Bai, Min Zhang, Heling Wang, Zhiqiao Wang, Ahu Shao, Hongqing Wang, Yue Ma
Summary: PEO-based solid polymer electrolyte has interfacial compatibility with high-capacity metallic anodes in all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). However, the construction of the prototype is hindered by parasitic ohmic resistance, insufficient ionic pathway of the high loading cathode, and PEO oxidation tendency. A laser-assisted strategy is presented for ultra-efficient cathode modification, which involves constructing a continuous, multi-scale artificial cathode/electrolyte interface (CEI) using a pulsed laser beam. This strategy provides unprecedented opportunities for high-energy-density polymer-based ASSBs.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiqiao Wang, Song Yuan, Xiaoyu Tang, Helin Wang, Min Zhang, Fu Liu, Ning Yao, Yue Ma
Summary: This study presents a new fast-charging anode for batteries, using rock-salt lithium vanadium oxide and a stepwise lattice engineering strategy. By pre-inserting polyaniline (PANI) molecules and doping with Na+ ions, the lattice structure is tailored to enhance Li-ion diffusion kinetics. Experimental results show that the material exhibits high capacity retention and cycling endurance under high cycles and a wide temperature range.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sundas Iqbal, Yue Ma, Bingqing Wei, Mustehsin Ali, Tingkai Zhao
Summary: The study developed Sb2S3 microrods as a template for regulating the nucleation of metallic Na and used nanoconfinement effect to spatially control the propagation of deposited metal. The study also investigated the seed effect of Na-Sb and Na-S alloys formed within the hard carbon sheath. The Sb2S3@C composite anode achieved dendrite-free cycling and mitigated nucleation overpotential, while the pairing of NVPF cathode with the Sb2S3@C composite prototype delivered high energy density and power density.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shanchen Yang, YaXin Zhang, Ying Zhang, Jie Deng, Ningxin Chen, Sida Xie, Yue Ma, Zhaohui Wang
Summary: This study investigates the issue of pore structure variation caused by separator swelling in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZBs) using a nanocellulose separator as an example. A multifunctional separator composed of Zr4+-hydrolysate-coated nanocellulose (Zr-CNF) is developed, which demonstrates excellent swelling resistance, pore-structure stability, and percolating porosity. The Zr-CNF separator enables dendrite-free Zn anode with high Coulombic efficiency and exceptional cyclability. It also shows feasibility in other aqueous battery systems. This study provides a facile approach to address separator swelling issue and offers insights into future efficient and sustainable aqueous battery technologies.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaying Yang, Haojie Han, Changzhen Qu, Xiuhai Zhang, Bin Bai, Rong Zhuang, Jinbo Zhang, Yuqian Qiu, Yue Ma, Fei Xu
Summary: This study proposes an elaborate one-step aqueous assembling strategy to embed nanoparticles in hollow carbons, aiming to maximize the active site utilization while maintaining durability. The controlled porosity hollow hybrid carbon spheres with embedded nanoparticles were successfully fabricated using copolymerization and coordination reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaowen Li, Zhigang Chai, Zhaohui Wang, Cheuk-Wai Tai, Jiefang Zhu, Kristina Edstroem, Yue Ma
Summary: This study comprehensively investigates the factors influencing lithium solubility in lithium-zinc alloy and analyzes the spatial distribution of intermediate alloy/lithium metallic species under different conditions. The driving force of lithium diffusion into the solid solution and the correlation between interfacial charge transfer thermodynamics and rate-limiting kinetics are explored. The study also explores lithiophilic alloy sites that promote homogeneous metal plating.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sundas Iqbal, Yue Ma, Bingqing Wei, Mustehsin Ali, Tingkai Zhao
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of the rational design of highly stable alloys and presents an effective strategy for achieving high-performance sodium-metal anodes.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ting Liu, Zihan Yang, Yinwen Tang, Jintao Liu, Yue Ma
Summary: This review discusses the critical factors and optimization strategies to promote cation utilization in energy-dense sodium metal batteries, and highlights the key features at the electrode level.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miao Bai, Xiaoyu Tang, Siyuan Liu, Helin Wang, Yujie Liu, Ahu Shao, Min Zhang, Zhiqiao Wang, Yue Ma
Summary: The research proposes an anode-less design for sodium metal batteries, utilizing carbon nanotubes as a sodium deposition substrate and various zinc-containing multialloys. The results show successful preferential sodium nucleation within the composite scaffold and oriented deposit propagation along the nanotubes, leading to improved energy density and cycling performance of the batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahu Shao, Xiaoyu Tang, Min Zhang, Miao Bai, Yue Ma
Summary: This article summarizes the recent research progress on anode-free lithium metal batteries (AF-LMB) and probes into the current development dilemma. The article proposes optimization strategies to extend the battery lifespan and highlights the importance of systematic diagnosis tools in understanding the interaction between cathode structure evolution and lithium deposition behavior.
ADVANCED ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH
(2022)
