Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pingwei Cai, Kai Chen, Zhiwen Lu, Ritwik Mondal, Musthafa Ottakam Thotiyl, Zhenhai Wen
Summary: Aqueous OH-/H+-DIZBs have the potential to broaden the working voltage range and improve the energy density, thereby overcoming the limitations of pH mismatch and narrow potential windows. This Review investigates the concept, history, working mechanisms, electrolyte improvements, and challenges and opportunities in this field.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weilong Ai, Niall Kirkaldy, Yang Jiang, Gregory Offer, Huizhi Wang, Billy Wu
Summary: In this study, an electrochemical composite electrode model was developed and validated for lithium-ion batteries with a silicon/graphite anode. The model was able to reproduce voltage hysteresis and demonstrate the interactions between graphite and silicon. This research revealed the effects of silicon additives and the impact of different composite electrodes on the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiming Zhao, Yongjiu Lei, Lin Shi, Zhengnan Tian, Mohamed N. N. Hedhili, Yusuf Khan, Husam N. N. Alshareef
Summary: This study proposes a metal-free ammonium-based dual-ion battery with high operation voltage and durable cycle life. By using a customized organic NH4+ electrolyte in graphite and PTCDI anodes, the reduction susceptibility of NH4+ and the lack of mature NH4+-rich cathodes for NH4+ ion batteries (AIBs) are successfully addressed.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Na Wang, Rongkun Zhou, Zilong Zheng, Tuo Xin, Mingjun Hu, Bin Wang, Jinzhang Liu
Summary: The development of wearable electronics requires advanced batteries, and this study introduces a stable solid-state rechargeable zinc-ion battery with excellent performance under various conditions. By using special electrolytes and polymer electrodes, the battery can also work effectively at low temperatures.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinxin Zhang, Lei Wang, Honggang Fu
Summary: Considering the increasing global demand for sustainable energy storage, finding advanced environmentally-friendly energy storage systems with low cost and excellent performance is essential. Rechargeable Zn-based batteries (RZBs) have attracted attention due to their safety, reversibility, high theoretical capacity, and potential applications in various electrical systems. This review outlines differences and connections between Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) and Zn-air batteries (ZABs), summarizing reaction mechanisms, performance, and composition, while also addressing challenges and suggesting solutions for improving battery stability and efficiency.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Linqiao Liang, Haiyang Liu, Yongshun Liang, Yiyao Li, Wei Bai, Junming Guo, Mingwu Xiang
Summary: A new Ni-Zn dual-doping strategy was proposed to synthesize various LiNi0.05ZnxMn1.95-xO4 (x = 0-0.05) materials with good spinel structure and unique polyhedron morphology. The Ni-Zn co-doping effectively alleviated the problems of manganese dissolution and Jahn-Teller effect. The optimized LiNi0.05Zn0.02Mn1.93O4 cathode showed good electrochemical performance with high initial discharge capacity and long cycle stability, making it a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhijian Qiu, Yongpeng Cui, Dandan Wang, Yesheng Wang, Haoyu Hu, Xuejin Li, Tonghui Cai, Xiuli Gao, Han Hu, Mingbo Wu, Qingzhong Xue, Zifeng Yan, Wei Xing
Summary: This paper explores the potential of using the same materials for the cathode and anode in energy storage devices, and successfully assembles a dual carbon-based Li-ion capacitor using petroleum coke-derived materials. The capacitor exhibits high energy density and long cycling life, making it highly promising for practical applications.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Chen Cai, Gary M. Koenig
Summary: To increase the energy and power density of batteries, engineering the electrode structure can provide improvements. Sintered electrodes can achieve high areal loadings, but may face electronic and/or ionic transport limitations as loadings and thicknesses increase.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Huaiyu Zhong, Qingdong Zhong, Jian Yang, Shengwen Zhong
Summary: This paper evaluates the electrochemical performance of commercial 18650-type batteries with different state of charge (SOC) and studies the dynamic thermal behavior of overcharge in adiabatic conditions. The results show that batteries with higher SOC are more prone to heating and thermal runaway reactions, leading to increased battery impedance, accelerated aging, and increased heat production during overcharge cycles.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael Hoffmann, Zheng Wang, Nujhat Tasneem, Ahmad Zubair, Prasanna Venkatesan Ravindran, Mengkun Tian, Anthony Arthur Gaskell, Dina Triyoso, Steven Consiglio, Kandabara Tapily, Robert Clark, Jae Hur, Sai Surya Kiran Pentapati, Sung Kyu Lim, Milan Dopita, Shimeng Yu, Winston Chern, Josh Kacher, Sebastian E. Reyes-Lillo, Dimitri Antoniadis, Jayakanth Ravichandran, Stefan Slesazeck, Thomas Mikolajick, Asif Islam Khan
Summary: Crystalline materials with broken inversion symmetry can exhibit spontaneous electric polarization, which can transform a non-polar phase into a polar phase by the application of an electric field. The antiferroelectric transition in ZrO2 causes a negative capacitance, which has potential applications in electronics.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Zheng, Gemeng Liang, Shilin Zhang, Kenneth Davey, Zaiping Guo
Summary: The emergence of anionic redox reactions in layered transition metal oxide cathodes provides an opportunity to increase the energy density of rechargeable batteries. However, there are challenges such as voltage hysteresis and decay that limit the battery performance. This review summarizes the recent developments in anionic redox reactions in layered oxide cathodes and discusses their connection to voltage hysteresis and decay. Various modification approaches to mitigate the voltage hysteresis and decay are also included.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yong Wang, Luojiang Zhang, Fan Zhang, Xuan Ding, Kyungsoo Shin, Yongbing Tang
Summary: A high-voltage Zn-graphite battery with a non-zinc ion single-salt electrolyte has been developed, achieving high energy density and long-term cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shiwei Tao, Baris Demir, Ardeshir Baktash, Yutong Zhu, Qingbing Xia, Yalong Jiao, Yuying Zhao, Tongen Lin, Ming Li, Miaoqiang Lyu, Ian Gentle, Lianzhou Wang, Ruth Knibbe
Summary: This study demonstrates that the use of a partially fluorinated carbonate solvent can drive the formation of a beneficial fluorinated secondary interphase layer, which enhances the reversibility of anion (de-)intercalation processes and contributes to the overall cycling stability for a Zn-graphite dual-ion battery.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuxin Jiang, Zhiguo Hou, Lvji Yan, Haiyin Gang, Haiying Wang, Liyuan Chai
Summary: We report a novel dual-ion capacitive deionization system with lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery electrodes, achieving high efficiency and low energy consumption in the desalination process. The synergistic effect between the battery electrodes optimizes the desalination capacity, while enlarging the voltage window in the CDI process leads to ultrahigh desalination capacity.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meiqi Liu, Wei Zhang, Weitao Zheng
Summary: The working mechanism of a dual-ion battery differs from that of a lithium-ion battery as the anions in the electrolyte can be intercalated. This device has gained attention due to its high voltage, low price, and environmental friendliness. However, further research is needed to address the challenges and improve the technology.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)