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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhi-Qiang Wang, Hong-Ming Chen, Xiao-Dong Liu, Li-Ying Song, Bu-Sheng Zhang, Yun-Guo Yang, Zhao-Cheng Zhang, Qian Li, Tian-Qi Gao, Jing Bai, Woon-Ming Lau, Dan Zhou
Summary: This study reports the use of amorphous K-buserite microspheres (K-MnOx) as cathode materials for both AZIBs and AZHSCs, and reveals the energy storage mechanism. It is found that K-MnOx can irreversibly transform into amorphous Zn-buserite units, which act as active materials in subsequent cycles and exhibit excellent activity and stability for fast Zn diffusion and superhigh pseudocapacitance. In AZIBs, K-MnOx achieves a reversible capacity retention of 102% with 306 mAh g-1 after 100 cycles at 0.1 A g-1, while in AZHSCs, it shows capacitance retention of 92.9% with 515.0/116.0 F g-1 at 0.15/20.0 A g-1 after 20,000 cycles. The power/energy density of AZHSCs reaches up to 16.94 kW kg-1 (at 20 A g-1)/206.7 Wh kg-1 (at 0.15 A g-1). This work provides references for designing next-generation aqueous energy storage devices with high energy/power density.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Chen, Jialun Jin, Mengda Song, Xiangyong Zhang, Hang Li, Jianli Zhang, Guangya Hou, Yiping Tang, Liqiang Mai, Liang Zhou
Summary: This study developed a novel aqueous ammonium-ion hybrid supercapacitor with high areal capacitance and a wide voltage window. The energy density and capacitance retention of this supercapacitor surpassed traditional metal-ion hybrid supercapacitors, achieved through intercalation/deintercalation of ammonium ions.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Siqi Zeng, Yin Song, Xin Shi, Wei Xu, Dezhou Zheng, Fuxin Wang, Changwei Xu, Xihong Lu
Summary: This research demonstrates a crystal form modulation strategy to enhance the capacity and cycling durability of commercial MnO2 cathode material for ZIBs, showing high potential for commercial applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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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.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuan Qiu, Nan Wang, Zhuo Wang, Fei Wang, Yonggang Wang
Summary: In this study, a Zn-based hybrid supercapacitor has been developed with high energy density and high Zn-utilization. By utilizing a metal organic framework derived porous carbon cathode and a specific electrolyte, high rate performance at high mass loading was achieved.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ziqi Dang, Xu Li, Yang Li, Liubing Dong
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of heteroatom-rich carbon cathodes for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors. The carbon materials obtained from a yeast biomass precursor through a hydrothermal pre-carbonization process exhibited high O/N heteroatom contents and demonstrated superior electrochemical performance, including high specific capacity, high energy density, and excellent cycling stability. The heteroatom-rich carbon cathodes also showed promising application in practical supercapacitors and flexible devices.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Sravani Potham, Kothandaraman Ramanujam
Summary: Zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZIHSCs) are a highly promising electrochemical energy storage technology due to their high energy density, low cost, environmental sustainability, and inherent safety. A novel energy storage system using hierarchical porous activated carbon with redox-active organic materials as the cathode material for ZIHSCs has been developed. This system, known as redox-active zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors (RAZIHSCs), demonstrates a high energy output, good cycling stability, and low self-discharge and leakage current.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Lei Yao, Jiaxin Jiang, Hongliang Peng, Huitian Yang, Siyan Liu, Xin Wen, Ping Cai, Yongjin Zou, Huanzhi Zhang, Fen Xu, Lixian Sun, Xueyi Lu
Summary: In this study, a biomass-derived porous carbon material was prepared using the sweet messes from glutinous rice alcoholic fermentation. A carbon- based zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor was assembled using this material as the cathode, and zinc foil and 2 mol/L ZnSO4 as the anode and electrolyte. The zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitor exhibited ultrahigh energy density, long lifetime, and 100% Coulombic efficiency, providing insights into the development of such devices in miniature electronics.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Chongyang Hao, Lina Chen, Yamin Zhang, Xiaowen Zheng, Linna Dai, Lijie Ci
Summary: Cation preintercalation can optimize crystal structure and improve the electrochemical behavior, as demonstrated by the Ag pre-intercalated material prepared in this study. The HSCs assembled using Ag and activated carbon show a high specific capacitance, wide operation potential window, and excellent cyclic stability, making them promising for energy storage applications.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengwei Li, Yongchang Liu, Xudong Zhao, Kaixuan Cui, Qiuyu Shen, Ping Li, Xuanhui Qu, Lifang Jiao
Summary: The study introduces a molecular engineering strategy for MoS2 cathodes, involving the manufacturing of structure defects and O-doping to unlock the inactive basal plane and increase the interlayer spacing, leading to the production of abundant 1T-phase for enhanced Zn2+ transport. The tailored D-MoS2-O material exhibits excellent hydrophilicity and high conductivity, allowing for high-rate capability and stable performance in a wearable rechargeable Zn battery, showcasing great application potential for aqueous Zn-ion batteries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yinshen Liu, Wenjing Zhao, Kunpeng Ding, Sai Qin, Danyi Liu, Ying Chen, Yicheng Liu, Qingyu Xu, Kai Shen, Qi Fan
Summary: A novel structure for Li/Na hybrid-ion batteries with unique two-stage electrochemical reactions is proposed. This design strategy harnesses the synergistic contribution of Li+ and Na+ ions, providing an efficient solution to improve battery performance and achieve superior rate performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xu Li, Yang Li, Xin Zhao, Feiyu Kang, Liubing Dong
Summary: This article reports an advanced carbon cathode of activated vertical graphene for high-performance ZHSs. The A-VGN cathode has a vertical graphene array morphology and hierarchically porous structure, which effectively shorten ion diffusion distance and provide abundant active sites for ion adsorption. Compared to other carbon cathode-based ZHSs, the A-VGN cathode-based ZHS exhibits exceptional electrochemical performance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Xiaojiang Hou, Hongchang Shi, Tianjiao Chang, Kaiming Hou, Lei Feng, Guoquan Suo, Xiaohui Ye, Li Zhang, Yanling Yang, Wei (Alex) Wang
Summary: The HONF-MoS2-CuS-EG cathode with unique structure demonstrates superior electrochemical performance in hybrid Mg/Li-ion batteries. It features increased interlayer distance MoS2, metallic-like conductivity CuS, and superior electrical conductivity EG. This cathode shows high discharge capacity and excellent rate performance at different current densities, presenting a practical approach for constructing advanced MoS2-based cathode materials for MLIBs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Bin Xie, Junjie He, Yuchen Sun, Senlin Li, Jing Li
Summary: Aqueous zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (AZHSs) show promise as power sources for mobile devices due to their high safety, high theoretical capacity, and wide range of raw materials. The anions in the AZHS electrolyte have a synergistic effect, enhancing the specific capacity and rate capability of the AC cathode. Doping ZnCl2 and Zn(CF3SO3)2 in the ZnSO4 electrolyte improves specific capacity at different current densities and inhibits precipitation. This finding provides important insights for improving AZHS performance.
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Engineering, Environmental
R. Shanthappa, Obula Reddy Ankinapalli, Ashok Kumar Kakarla, D. Narsimulu, Hari Bandi, Wasim Akram Syed, Jae Su Yu
Summary: This study synthesized selenium-incorporated sodium vanadate nanobelts as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The nanobelts showed high discharge capacity, excellent rate capability, and structural stability. Additionally, they exhibited potential as battery-type electrode materials for hybrid supercapacitors.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Naixuan Ci, Lin Zhang, Jianwei Li, Deping Li, Jun Cheng, Qing Sun, Zhenjie Xi, Zhou Xu, Guoqing Zhao, Lijie Ci
Summary: The development of solid-state lithium-metal batteries is hindered by poor interface stability between solid-state electrolytes and lithium metal anodes. A flexible rGO film with uniformly distributed ZnO was successfully constructed at the interface between NASICON-type LAGP and Li metal anode, providing good interfacial contact and preventing side reactions. Symmetric cells with this design structure showed high critical current density and stable cycling performance, while full batteries with LFP/Li also demonstrated excellent capacity retention and long cycling performance.
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Chemistry, Physical
Jianwei Li, Yuanyuan Li, Jun Cheng, Qing Sun, Linna Dai, Naixuan Ci, Deping Li, Lijie Ci
Summary: Sulfide-based solid electrolytes with high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical window are a research hotspot for all-solid-state lithium batteries. However, the interface problem between the sulfide electrolyte and lithium metal remains a challenge. In this study, coating the Li2S layer on the surface of the sulfide solid electrolyte successfully improved the stability of lithium metal batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qing Sun, Jing Li, Chongyang Hao, Lijie Ci
Summary: SiOx-based anode materials are promising for high capacity and acceptable volume change, but suffer from low Coulombic efficiency. This work proposes a strategy of high-temperature initial charge and overcapacity prelithiation to improve the Coulombic efficiency and capacity retention of SiOx-based batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoqiang Wang, Pengju Wang, Wei Gan, Lijie Ci, Deping Li, Qunhui Yuan
Summary: In this study, a VS4@L-Ti3C2Tx composed of VS4 nanoarrays and MXene with enlarged interlayer spacing was synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method for lithium-ion/sodium-ion hybrid capacitor. The lithium-ion half-cell and sodium-ion half-cell based on this material exhibited superior electrochemical performance and cycling stability. Furthermore, the LIC and SIC based on this material also showed high energy densities and excellent cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
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Crystallography
Yiwei Wang, Yunzhuo Liu, Fengjun Ji, Deping Li, Jinru Huang, Hainan Sun, Shuang Wen, Qing Sun, Jingyu Lu, Lijie Ci
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of five commercially available carbon materials as anodes for potassium-ion batteries. The evaluation includes reversible capacity, cyclability, coulombic efficiency, and rate capability. This research contributes to the development of potassium-ion batteries for practical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wanbao Wu, Yihong Liang, Deping Li, Yiyang Bo, Dong Wu, Lijie Ci, Mingyu Li, Jiaheng Zhang
Summary: A ternary eutectic electrolyte with high ionic conductivity and the ability to inhibit lithium dendrites growth was designed in this study. The electrolyte exhibited high ion conductivity, nonflammability, and stability, resulting in homogeneous and dendrite-free Li plating. Consequently, batteries using this electrolyte showed excellent cycling performance.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qing Sun, Maoxiang Yang, Guifang Zeng, Jing Li, Zhibiao Hu, Deping Li, Shang Wang, Pengchao Si, Yanhong Tian, Lijie Ci
Summary: This study proposes a facile structural engineering strategy for encapsulating SnSe in a carbon shell, which improves the electrochemical performance of potassium-ion battery anode materials. The heteroatomic doped carbon shows a favorable affinity towards potassium ions and potassiation products, enhancing the rate performance and capacity retention. The in situ X-ray diffraction characterization reveals the phase evolution of the SnSe@C electrode during the potassiation/depotassiation process.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Lin Liao, Shuai Zhang, Tian-Sheng Bai, Feng-Jun Ji, De-Ping Li, Jun Cheng, Hong-Qiang Zhang, Jing-Yu Lu, Quan Gao, Li-Jie Ci
Summary: Researchers synthesized a lithiophilic 3D copper foam host with uniformly distributed nano-flower-like ZnO particles (CuF/ZnO) and obtained a composite lithium metal anode (CuF/Li2O-LiZn@Li) containing Li2O, LiZn alloy, and pure Li by infusion of molten Li. The composite lithium metal anode, benefiting from the 3D structure of copper foam and the lithiophilicity of ZnO sites, can restrain volume alteration and regulate uniform lithium deposition. The symmetrical cells of the composite lithium metal anode exhibit a 1600-hour long cycle life with a low polarization voltage of 15 mV, and the Coulombic efficiency can maintain about 97.8% at 1.0 mA·cm(-2), 1.0 mAh·cm(-2).
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ruiqin Peng, Xuzhen Zhuang, Yuanyuan Li, Zhiguo Yu, Lijie Ci
Summary: SnO2 nanowires were synthesized locally by thermal evaporation method and its growth mechanism was confirmed. We proposed a simple strategy to achieve reduced graphene oxide (RGO)/SnO2 nanowires heterostructure. As expected, the gas-sensing response of the heterostructure was up to 63.3 when the gas concentration of trimethylamine (TEA) was 50 ppm, and it exhibited excellent dynamic response with high stability at 180 degrees C. A low detection limit of 50 ppb level was fully realized. Compared to SnO2 nanowires, the sensing performance of the RGO/SnO2 heterostructure-based sensor was greatly enhanced, attributed to the presence of RGO and heterostructure. The RGO/SnO2 composite engineering provided an easy way to make full use of the advantages originating from RGO and heterostructure.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Zeng, Jun Cheng, Yuanyuan Li, Hongqiang Zhang, Deping Li, Hongbin Liu, Fengjun Ji, Qing Sun, Lijie Ci
Summary: All-solid-state lithium battery (ASSLB) is considered as a promising candidate for future energy storage system. Constructing composite cathode can effectively improve the ion transport kinetics and enhance the energy density of ASSLBs. This review evaluates the factors, interfacial stability issues, optimization strategies, and fabrication methods of composite cathodes.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jianwei Li, Yuanyuan Li, Shengnan Zhang, Deping Li, Lijie Ci
Summary: This study presents a strategy to obtain sulfide solid electrolyte with excellent interfacial compatibility and high ionic conductivity through two-step sintering. The obtained electrolyte shows good interfacial compatibility with lithium metal and improved critical current density, leading to high discharge capacity in all-solid-state batteries. This research provides a novel and effective strategy for tuning the properties of sulfide electrolyte and promotes the practical application in sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiong Chen, Xiufeng Cao, Biao Yan, Zhijiang Guo, Zhenjie Xi, Jianwei Li, Naixuan Ci, Mei Yan, Lijie Ci
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity of functional carbon nanodots (FCNs) to zebrafish through acute toxicity tests at the embryonic and adult stages. The results showed that FCNs and nitrogen-doped FCNs (N-FCNs) caused developmental retardation, cardiovascular toxicity, renal damage, and hepatotoxicity in zebrafish. The main reason for these effects was the oxidative damage induced by high doses of materials and the biodistribution of FCNs and N-FCNs in the fish. However, FCNs and N-FCNs also promoted the antioxidant activity in zebrafish tissues to counteract the oxidative stress. Both FCNs and N-FCNs were proven to be biosecure to zebrafish, with FCNs showing higher biosecurity due to their physicochemical properties. The effects of FCNs and N-FCNs on hatching rates, mortality rates, and developmental malformations were dose-dependent and time-dependent. The toxicity ratings of FCNs and N-FCNs were defined as practically nontoxic for zebrafish embryos, and FCNs were relatively harmless. These results confirm the biosecurity of FCNs-based materials for future practical applications.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Han Wu, Wei-Hao Xia, Yun-Zhuo Liu, Peng-Fei Wang, Yu-Hang Zhang, Jin-Ru Huang, Yang Xu, De-Ping Li, Li-Jie Ci
Summary: Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have been recognized as a promising electrochemical energy storage technology due to their cost competitiveness and similar electrochemical properties to lithium-ion batteries. Developing electrode materials with high specific capacities, superior cycling stability, and reliable safety is crucial for promoting their commercial application. Two-dimensional transition metal chalcogenides (2D TMCs), particularly molybdenum chalcogenides and tungsten chalcogenides, have attracted significant attention for their unique material and electrochemical properties. However, further research is needed to address remaining challenges and uncertainties.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tiansheng Bai, Deping Li, Shenyi Xiao, Fengjun Ji, Shuai Zhang, Chu Wang, Jingyu Lu, Quan Gao, Lijie Ci
Summary: Lithium-air batteries (LABs) have shown potential due to their high theoretical energy density, but face challenges such as low catalytic activity, high overpotential, low reversibility, and poor cyclability. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have emerged as a promising solution, with their high atom utilization and cost-effectiveness. This review introduces the structure, synthesis methods, and reported SACs for LABs based on oxygen and carbon dioxide chemistry, as well as their progress in regulating the lithium metal anode. The challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives of SACs in LABs are comprehensively discussed.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiuling Shi, Yuchuan Sun, Yibo Weng, Xiaoying Long, Tongxing Lei, Jianli Zhou, Deping Li, Jin Zhang, Yan Huang, Lijie Ci, Kaikai Li, Tong-Yi Zhang
Summary: In this study, the structure of the cathode material for zinc-ion batteries is modified to improve the stability and cycle life of the batteries. The introduction of CNTs is found to reduce the strain in the cathode material, leading to enhanced stability, high capacity, and long cycle life.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
