Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanan Zhang, Jiangbo Wang, Mensah Alfred, Pengfei Lv, Fenglin Huang, Yibing Cai, Hui Qiao, Qufu Wei
Summary: This article provides a systematic summary of the recent advances in micro-nanofiber-derived functional materials for zinc-air batteries (ZABs), highlighting their roles in accelerating charge and discharge reactions, increasing service life, and enhancing flexibility.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lutong Shan, Yiren Wang, Shuquan Liang, Boya Tang, Yongqiang Yang, Ziqing Wang, Bingan Lu, Jiang Zhou
Summary: In this study, a biphasic vanadate material was reported, and a novel interfacial adsorption-insertion mechanism induced by phase boundaries was detected. First-principles calculations showed that this mechanism can enhance specific capacity, reduce diffusion energy barrier, and promote faster reaction kinetics.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yawen Dai, Jie Yu, Peng Tan, Chun Cheng, Tong Liu, Siyuan Zhao, Zongping Shao, Tianshou Zhao, Meng Ni
Summary: Researchers have designed a decoupled air electrode by combining a hydrophilic mesh material with a hydrophobic layer. This electrode separates the regions for oxygen evolution reaction and oxygen reduction reaction at a microscale, resulting in improved cycling stability and discharge performance of the battery.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Siyuan Zhao, Tong Liu, Jian Wang, Idris Temitope Bello, Yayu Zuo, Manhui Wei, Keliang Wang, Kenneth K. S. Lau, Meng Ni
Summary: This article introduces the advantages and problems of ZABs, and systematically reviews and evaluates various anti-CO2 strategies for liquid and flexible ZABs. It also provides current challenges and perspectives for future development.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Tian Teng, Wen-Tao Wang, Xiao-Feng Han, Xiang Hao, Ruizhi Yang, Jing-Hua Tian
Summary: This review provides an overview of the recent research on flexible zinc-air batteries (ZABs), including their importance, applications, working principles, and the recent development of gel electrolytes, anodes, and cathodes. The selection or preparation of a suitable gel electrolyte is currently a major limitation in preparing high-performance ZABs. Additionally, the flexibility of the electrodes and the interfaces between the gel electrolyte and electrodes need to be further investigated for improved ZAB performance.
ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongguang Zhang, Ya-Ping Deng, Jiayi Wang, Yi Jiang, Guoliang Cui, Lingling Shui, Aiping Yu, Xin Wang, Zhongwei Chen
Summary: Flexible zinc-air battery technology is considered as one of the most promising energy storage systems, but its practical application is still at the preliminary stage. This review discusses the basic battery configurations, design principles, challenges, and recent progress in developing each battery component, aiming to present a clear picture of current research directions.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hee Jae Kim, Jae Hyeon Jo, Ji-Young Kim, Jiwon Jeong, Jae-Ho Park, Hun-Gi Jung, Kyung Yoon Chung, Min Gyu Kim, Naesung Lee, Kee-Sun Sohn, Yauhen Aniskevich, Eugene Streltsov, Seung-Taek Myung
Summary: We report an unexpected finding of de/protonation associated conversion reaction in K2V3O8 as a promising cathode material for zinc-ion batteries. Operando characterization techniques reveal the indispensable role of proton (H+) reaction for the conversion reaction. The conversion reaction exhibits large reversible capacity and activity even at high discharge rates, contributing to reaching the theoretical capacity for cathode materials of zinc-ion batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Noto Susanto Gultom, Mikha Zefanya Silitonga, Kai -Xiang Hu, Yi-Cheng Zhou, Dong-Hau Kuo
Summary: This study synthesized bimetal Ni-Co oxide by a simple electrodeposition technique and annealing at a low temperature under atmospheric conditions. The addition of cobalt significantly altered the surface morphology, and the as-prepared catalysts showed improved performance in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The NC-2 catalyst demonstrated excellent stability and performance as the air cathode electrode for a liquid zinc air battery device.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baochen Cui, Liangfeng Zhao, Xianjun Liu, Yanming Lei, Jiana Huang, Shuzhi Liu
Summary: Rechargeable aqueous hybrid Zn batteries (HZBs) have gained attention for their low-cost, safety, and eco-friendly features. However, the lack of high-performance and stable cathode materials has hindered large-scale practical applications. In this study, Co1.29Ni1.71O4 nanowires (NWs) grown on nickel foam were found to exhibit reversible redox response and high catalytic activity for oxygen reduction/evolution reactions, thanks to their freestanding nanowire array structure. The HZB assembled with these NWs showed excellent cycling stability, achieving 6680 cycles over 2127 hours with a discharge capacity of 168.3 mA h g(-1) in KOH electrolyte. The HZB also demonstrated a flat discharge voltage plateau of -1.65 V, nearly 100% Coulombic efficiency, and remarkable rate performance. This work provides a promising approach to design and synthesize cathode materials for rechargeable aqueous HZBs.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xu Liu, Guangying Zhang, Lei Wang, Honggang Fu
Summary: This review discusses the crucial oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) mechanisms in zinc-air batteries (ZABs) and the importance of developing efficient and stable bifunctional ORR/OER catalysts to enhance ZAB performance. Additionally, it summarizes the improvements in energy efficiency, stability, and environmental adaptability of ZAB by introducing additional reactions and altering the OER pathway.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wei Yan, Qianli Xing, Ouyang Guo, Hao Feng, Heyuan Liu, Prashant Deshlahra, Xiyou Li, Yanli Chen
Summary: In this study, the push effect strategy combined with triple-phase-boundary engineering was used to target single Fe-N4 sites. The addition of hydrophobic octylpyridine groups provided sufficient electrons and created effective reaction sites, enhancing the ORR activity. Furthermore, TPB engineering was utilized to construct a zinc-air battery based on the catalyst, demonstrating its potential for practical applications. The push effect mechanism on ORR was revealed through various techniques.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hee Jae Kim, Junseo Ahn, Natalia Voronina, Najma Yaqoob, Menno Bokdam, Jiwon Jeong, Jae-Ho Park, Kyung Yoon Chung, Payam Kaghazchi, Seung-Taek Myung
Summary: In this work, layered K0.32MnO2·0.15H2O is proposed as a promising high-energy cathode material for non-aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). The electrode exhibits acceptable performance and long-term cycling stability, with the use of a non-aqueous electrolyte preventing cell swelling and bulging. These findings provide possible solutions for the practical application of high-energy non-aqueous rechargeable ZIBs.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Olga Kokits, Yauhen Aniskevich, Alexander Mazanik, Oleg Yakimenko, Genady Ragoisha, Seung-Taek Myung, Eugene Streltsov
Summary: In this study, the phase evolution and reactions of vanadium hexacyanoferrate (VHCF) cathode in aqueous Zn-ion battery were investigated. The results revealed that VHCF electrode was gradually converted into zinc hexacyanoferrate and vanadium oxides (VOx) through multiple charge-discharge cycles. The redox behavior of VOx enhanced the specific capacity of the electrode. In addition, the presence of decavanadate anion, the intermediate of VHCF transformation, during electrochemical reaction was confirmed.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Aroa R. Mainar, Elena Iruin, J. Alberto Blazquez
Summary: Electrically rechargeable zinc-air batteries have low cost, high security and energy density, but low power density, which requires improvement for commercial potential. The development of a new technology, ZASH battery, integrates the advantages of zinc-air and silver-zinc technologies, showing potential for practical applications in the market. Further research on material development beyond conventional approaches could lead to progress in technology for future market applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yongqiang Yang, Shuquan Liang, Jiang Zhou
Summary: The zinc-iodine battery has advantages in high energy density and low cost, but still faces challenges in practical applications. Key factors include selecting suitable materials as the cathode and electrolyte, controlling the energy storage reaction process, and inhibiting the self-transformation of by-products.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ruofan Shen, Yanyan Liu, Hao Wen, Xianli Wu, Zhikun Peng, Sehrish Mehdi, Tao Liu, Huanhuan Zhang, Shuyan Guan, Erjun Liang, Baojun Li
Summary: In this study, engineering vacancy-atom ensembles were proposed and implemented by injecting oxygen vacancies (V-O) to form V-O-Pd ensembles in single facet-exposed TiO2-Pd catalysts. The as-prepared catalyst, 1.5-PdTVO, exhibited outstanding activity in water dissociation. Theoretical simulations showed that the V-O-Pd ensemble played a key role in the high catalytic activity.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yi Wang, Yanyan Liu, Limin Zhou, Pengxiang Zhang, Xianli Wu, Tao Liu, Sehrish Mehdi, Xianji Guo, Jianchun Jiang, Baojun Li
Summary: In this study, a monolithic bifunctional catalyst, FeNi3@NWC, is constructed by in situ growth of FeNi3 alloy on nitrogen-doped wood-derived carbon. The FeNi3 alloy nanoparticles coupled with nitrogen-doped carbon accelerate the catalytic activity towards oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) by promoting proton generation on FeNi3 and transfer to nitrogen-doped carbon. The formation of Ni1-xFexOOH on the surface of FeNi3 alloy effectively accelerates oxygen evolution reaction (OER) through charge transfer. The construction of double active sites through a synergistic mechanism between FeNi3 and catalytically active carbon ignites prominent catalytic activity with superior stability. This work provides remarkable inspiration for the rational design of biomass-derived efficient electrocatalysts and facilitates the practical application of energy storage and conversion devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huanhuan Zhang, Yanyan Liu, Limin Zhou, Huijuan Wei, Hao Wen, Zhenggang Wang, Xinzheng Yue, Xianli Wu, Yulong Zhang, Baozhong Liu, Yanping Fan, Jianchun Jiang, Baojun Li
Summary: Elucidating the relationship between heterostructure and catalytic activity is scientifically significant for water-related dissociation reactions. Oxygen modified CoP/Co2P@carbon heterostructure (O-(CoP/Co2P) @SC) is deliberately designed through controlled O modification and Local P-inducing Strategy. The optimal catalyst presents potent catalytic activity and stability, with the prominent catalytic activity stemming from the successful construction and refined alteration of active sites.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huan-Huan Zhang, Yang-Bin Ren, Zhen-Luo Yuan, Nai-Xin Kang, Sehrish Mehdi, Cong-Cong Xing, Xian-Yun Liu, Yan-Ping Fan, Bao-Jun Li, Bao-Zhong Liu
Summary: Design catalysts with interfacial active sites consisting of Co and Co-C on Co-Co2C@carbon heterostructure, which are designed through annealing and high-pressure carbonization, for efficient catalytic hydrogen generation. The operating temperature during the high-pressure carbonization is responsible for the construction and regulation of the Co-Co2C@C heterostructure. The optimal catalyst exhibits high turnover frequency and low activation energy during the hydrolysis of NH3BH3.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xianghong Ge, Xinwen Zhang, Xingxing Ding, Ruofan Shen, Yanyan Liu, Xianli Wu, Erjun Liang
Summary: In this study, Co9S8@CNT composites were synthesized by one-step pyrolysis, which showed promising electrochemical activity and high durability for energy devices. The addition of CNTs effectively improved the electrical conductivity and catalytic active sites availability, resulting in better electrochemical performance compared to individual Co9S8 and CNTs. The Co9S8@CNT composite exhibited a lower onset potential of 132 mV and overpotential of 337 mV at a mass current density of 10 mA mg(-1), with a Tafel slope of 49.8 mV dec(-1). The three-dimensional structure of the composite enhanced its electrocatalytically active surface area and increased the number of catalytic sites, thereby improving the electrocatalytic ability.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenshu Zhou, Yanyan Liu, Dichao Wu, Shuling Liu, Pengxiang Zhang, Gaoyue Zhang, Kang Sun, Jianchun Jiang
Summary: A low-cost efficient electrocatalyst, CoMn@NHC, was successfully developed for Zn-air batteries, exhibiting excellent electrocatalytic performances for both ORR and OER. The study opens a new way for designing high-efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for application in renewable energy facilities.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengxiang Zhang, Yanyan Liu, Shuling Liu, Limin Zhou, Xianli Wu, Guosheng Han, Tao Liu, Kang Sun, Baojun Li, Jianchun Jiang
Summary: This review explores the potential of single-atom catalytic materials (SACMs) in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The catalytic mechanism and activity source of SACMs for ORR are reviewed. Emphasis on precise coordination modifications (in-plane, axial, and adjacent sites) enhances the intrinsic catalytic activity of ORR. Engineering strategies such as multiple SACMs, atomic site confinement, and high loading are discussed. The review provides valuable insights for advanced catalyst design in sustainable energy conversion.
Editorial Material
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Baojun Li, Seungho Cho, Yanyan Liu, Didier Astruc
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue-Wei Wei, Guang Yang, Xi-Xi Xu, Yan-Yan Liu, Bao-Jun Li, Yong-Zhao Wang, Yong-Xiang Zhao
Summary: In this study, a carbon-coated zeolite was prepared by calcination at high temperatures using glucose as a carbon source, and Pt nanoparticles were fixed on a core-shell composite support by a simple chemical reduction method. The catalyst PSC-2 showed excellent performance for the hydrolytic dehydrogenation of AB in alkaline solution at room temperature, with a turnover frequency (TOF) of 593 min(-1). The carbon layer on the zeolite surface inhibited the aggregation or deformation of metals in the catalytic reaction, and the metal-support interaction activated the water and accelerated the rate-limiting step of hydrolysis.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenshu Zhou, Yanyan Liu, Dichao Wu, Limin Zhou, Gaoyue Zhang, Kang Sun, Baojun Li, Jianchun Jiang
Summary: In this study, a facile pyrolysis and hydrothermal method was developed to immobilize Mn3O4 onto chitosan-deriving Co-induced N-doped carbon nanotubes. The resulting Mn3O4/NCNTs@Co nanohybrid exhibited excellent activity for oxygen-reversible electrocatalysis and showed promising potential for the commercial application of rechargeable Zn-air batteries.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongjing He, Shuling Liu, Yanyan Liu, Limin Zhou, Hao Wen, Ruofan Shen, Huanhuan Zhang, Xianji Guo, Jianchun Jiang, Baojun Li
Summary: This article summarizes the research progress and synthesis methods of carbon-based catalysts for 2e(-) ORR in the production of H2O2. The fundamental mechanism of H2O2 production by 2e(-) ORR is introduced through a combination of theory and experiment. The synthesis methods and optimization strategies of various high-efficiency carbon-based catalysts are discussed. Various influencing factors and practical applications for H2O2 production are analyzed, and future research directions are proposed. Carbon-based catalysts show great promise for industrialization in 2e(-) ORR.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wen-Jing Yi, Xin Du, Sha-Sha Yi, Yanyan Liu, Baojun Li, Zhong-Yi Liu, Xin-Zheng Yue
Summary: Cooperatively coupling efficient photocatalytic hydrogen (H-2) evolution with simultaneous organic transformations into value-added chemicals can effectively address global energy and environmental challenges. By developing a nitrogen-vacancy-rich TC/CN Schottky junction, the directional transfer of carriers is facilitated, leading to enhanced separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. The incorporation of nitrogen vacancies into TC/CN also enhances reactant adsorption and activation, resulting in improved photooxidation activity. The optimized TC/CN heterostructure exhibits highly stable photocatalytic activity for H-2 coupled furfural, with significantly higher rates compared to pure g-C3N4.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Zhang, Yanyan Liu, Shuling Liu, Limin Zhou, Xianli Wu, Xianji Guo, Anqi Zhang, Pengxiang Zhang, Baojun Li, Jianchun Jiang
Summary: In this study, Mn-doped Co nanoparticles on cedarwood-derived carbon were fabricated as a bifunctional catalyst to improve the reaction kinetics of zinc-air batteries. The batteries based on this catalyst exhibited high peak power density and stable lifetime. This work provides an important inspiration for the preparation of practically applicable oxygen electrode for zinc-air batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
