Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yong Yuan, Qingyuan Wei, Shaokang Yang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Min Jia, Jiaren Yuan, Xiaohong Yan
Summary: Efficient energy storage techniques are crucial for sustainable energy utilization. Sodium-ion batteries are considered as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their abundant sodium resources and comparable reaction pattern. Phosphate-based materials, as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries, have stable structures and high operating potentials, but suffer from low electronic conductivity and limited energy density.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jin-Zhi Guo, Zhen-Yi Gu, Miao Du, Xin-Xin Zhao, Xiao-Tong Wang, Xing-Long Wu
Summary: Polyanion-type cathode materials have shown promising characteristics for metal-ion batteries, with stable crystal structure, high thermal stability, good ionic conductivity, adjustable voltage, and chemical composition. However, further exploration is needed to understand the change in crystal/electronic structure, reaction mechanism, and structure evolution during charge/discharge processes. This review focuses on advanced characterization techniques for polyanion-type cathode materials in sodium-ion batteries, discussing various structure-related, morphology-related, composition-related, and in-situ/operando techniques. These techniques play a crucial role in understanding electrode material reactions and can guide the design of high-performance polyanion-type cathode materials and optimize sodium-ion battery systems.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Duan Bin, Yanyan Du, Beibei Yang, Hongbin Lu, Yao Liu, Yongyao Xia
Summary: This review presents the recent advances in the Zn2+ storage mechanisms and electrolyte optimization of phosphate-based cathodes for aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries (ARZBs), with a focus on vanadium/iron-based phosphates and their derivatives. The design strategies for both electrode materials and compatible electrolytes are also elaborated to improve the energy density and extend the cycling life of aqueous Zn/polyanion batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qingke Huang, Zhihua Hu, Kai Chen, Zeng Zeng, Yan Sun, Qingquan Kong, Wei Feng, Ke Wang, Zhuangzhi Li, Zhenguo Wu, Ting Chen, Xiaodong Guo
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their abundant resources. Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) is a promising cathode material for SIBs, thanks to its unique structure, good stability, and fast sodium diffusion kinetics. However, its weak intrinsic conductivity hinders its further market application. Various strategies, such as foreign ion doping and carbon coating, have been proposed to solve this issue.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Alena I. Komayko, Semyon D. Shraer, Stanislav S. Fedotov, Victoria A. Nikitina
Summary: This study investigates the efficient operation of metal-ion batteries in harsh environments and the selection of electrode materials. By comparing two different (de)intercalation pathways, the study identifies the advantages of solid solution (de)intercalation and the performance limitations of two-phase (de)intercalation. The research provides valuable information for optimizing electrode materials for high-power and low-temperature metal-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Libing Yao, Peichao Zou, Chunyang Wang, Jiahao Jiang, Lu Ma, Sha Tan, Kevin A. Beyer, Feng Xu, Enyuan Hu, Huolin L. Xin
Summary: An integrated strategy of high-entropy design and superlattice-stabilization is reported to improve the cycle life and rate capability of layered cathodes for sodium-ion batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xinghui Liang, Jang-Yeon Hwang, Yang-Kook Sun
Summary: In recent decades, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted increasing attention due to their cost and safety advantages, as well as their ability to overcome the challenges associated with limited lithium/cobalt/nickel resources and environmental pollution. The development of high-energy density and low-cost cathode materials is essential for the commercialization of SIBs. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the research progress and modification strategies for O3-type sodiated transition-metal oxides, which have shown promise as cathode materials for SIBs. The goal is to guide the development of commercial layered oxides and support the next generation of energy-storage systems.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junghoon Yang, Jin-Myoung Lim, Mihui Park, Gi-Hyeok Lee, Suwon Lee, Maenghyo Cho, Yong-Mook Kang
Summary: Layer-structured oxide cathodes have various phases depending on Na ion contents, with off-stoichiometry impacting properties like capacity and cyclic stability. Thermal activation process helps maintain stoichiometry, reduce Na ion loss, and improve electrochemical performance of materials.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyeongwoo Kim, Jae-Ho Park, Sung-Chul Kim, Dongjin Byun, Kyung Yoon Chung, Hyung-Seok Kim, Wonchang Choi
Summary: P2-type NaNiMnO2 (NNMO) is a high-energy and high-voltage cathode material in sodium-ion batteries, but surface degradation effects limit its electrochemical stability. By applying Mg1-xNixO (MgNiO) as a coating, cycling stability and rate capability of NNMO can be significantly improved.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lijiang Li, Gaoqin Su, Chu Lu, Xiaobo Ma, Ling Ma, Hailong Wang, Zhijie Cao
Summary: Li doping plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance of layered oxide cathodes by activating the anionic redox reaction, leading to increased reversible capacity, improved rate capability, and enhanced cycling stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Along Zhao, Yongjin Fang, Xinping Ai, Hanxi Yang, Yuliang Cao
Summary: This review summarizes the recent development in the exploration of different mixed polyanion cathode materials for Sodium-ion batteries, providing a comprehensive understanding of the structure-composition-performance relationship and sodium storage mechanisms. Further innovative works on the material design of advanced cathode materials for batteries can be inspired.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhaoguo Liu, Shiyong Chu, Jianghua Wu, Chen Cheng, Liang Zhang, Shaohua Guo, Haoshen Zhou
Summary: This study successfully improves the reversible redox performance, structural stability, and sodium ion diffusion capability of cathode materials by introducing Ru substitution, leading to a significant advancement in the electrochemical performance of sodium-ion batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Buzaina Moossa, Jeffin James Abraham, Ranasinghe Arachchige Harindi Gayara, Abdul Moiz Ahmed, Rana Faisal Shahzad, Ramazan Kahraman, Siham Al-Qaradawi, Shahid Rasul, Rana Abdul Shakoor
Summary: Transition metal layered oxide materials with a general formula NaxMO2 have been widely researched for their potential as electrode materials in sodium ion batteries. In this study, O3-type NaNi(1-x)/2Mn(1-x)/2MoxO2 cathode materials were synthesized and their structural, thermal, and electrochemical performance were investigated. The addition of molybdenum improved the thermal stability and electrochemical performance of the cathode materials. The NaNi0.475Mn0.475Mo0.05O2 cathode material exhibited excellent specific discharge capacity. Overall, this research presents a promising cathode material for sodium ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shilin Su, Xiaoyu Bai, Lei Ming, Zhiming Xiao, Chunhui Wang, Bao Zhang, Liao Cheng, Xing Ou
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries are considered as ideal alternatives to Lithium-ion batteries, but there are technical obstacles in cathode materials. This study investigates the effect of calcination temperature on the performance of cathode materials and finds that a temperature of approximately 900 degrees Celsius promotes better electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Filipp A. Obrezkov, Elena S. Fedina, Anna Somova, Alexander Akkuratov, Keith J. Stevenson
Summary: This study presents a facile cross-linking approach for enhancing the cathode performance of polyamine-based materials in dual-ion batteries, leading to improved capacities and cycling stabilities. CL-PHTPA material shows high energy densities and impressive rate capabilities, making it promising for various types of half-cells.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wu Ziye, Li Zifan, Chou Shulei, Liang Xiaoyu
Summary: A novel hollow carbon derived from biomass lotus-root has been prepared and showed excellent electrochemical performance and cycling stability, involving Li' adsorption in defect sites and Li+ insertion.
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhenjie Liu, Jiale Ma, Xiangjian Liu, Haiyang Wu, Dianlun Wu, Bin Chen, Peng Huang, Yang Huang, Lei Wang, Zhenyu Li, Shulei Chou
Summary: In this study, a dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)-H2O hybrid electrolyte containing polyacrylonitrile (PAN) additives (PAN-DMSO-H2O) was proposed to improve the electrical field and ion transport of the Zn anode, effectively inhibiting dendrite growth. PAN preferentially adsorbs on the Zn anode surface and provides abundant zincophilic sites, enabling a balanced electric field and lateral Zn plating. DMSO regulates the solvation structure of Zn2+ ions and enhances ion transport, leading to a dendrite-free Zn anode surface during plating/stripping. Zn-Zn symmetric and Zn-NaV3O8 center dot 1.5H(2)O full batteries with this PAN-DMSO-H2O electrolyte exhibit enhanced coulombic efficiency and cycling stability.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunrui Yang, Chun Wu, Xiang-Xi He, Jiahua Zhao, Zhuo Yang, Lin Li, Xingqiao Wu, Li Li, Shu-Lei Chou
Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes the advantages of hard carbon as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries, including its affordable cost, superior low-temperature performance, and advanced safe properties. However, the main bottleneck is the insufficient initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) of hard carbon, which hinders its further commercial applications. This review provides an in-depth exposition on the reasons causing the unsatisfied ICE and the recent advances on effective improvement strategies, including intrinsic property and extrinsic factors. Furthermore, future prospects and perspectives on hard carbon for practical application in sodium-ion batteries are briefly outlined.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingzhe Chen, Limin Zhou, Tong Wang, Hui Xia, Hua-Kun Liu, Shi-Xue Dou, Shulei Chou
Summary: The nitrogen doping strategy has shown potential in improving the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries. However, there are still unresolved issues regarding phase formation, valence change, and ion kinetics, which need further exploration.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haiyang Wu, Wen Yan, Yimin Xing, Lin Li, Jiayi Liu, Li Li, Peng Huang, Chao Lai, Chao Wang, Weihua Chen, Shulei Chou
Summary: This study proposes using silicon nanoparticles as electrolyte additives to regulate the uniform electrodeposition of zinc in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). The silicon layer helps lower the nucleation energy barrier for the zinc anode by regulating the interfacial charge distribution. Experimental results show that Zn|Zn symmetric cells with nano-Si electrolyte additives achieve remarkable cycling stability for 1250 cycles at 5 mA cm(-2). Coupling the zinc anode with NaV3O8 cathodes in ZIBs also results in a high reversible capacity of 250 mAh g(-1) and improved capacity retention after long-term cycling.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Zhang, Yun Gao, Jian Peng, Yameng Fan, Lingfei Zhao, Li Li, Yao Xiao, Wei Kong Pang, Jiazhao Wang, Shu-Lei Chou
Summary: Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) have high theoretical energy density and low cost, but their high water and vacancy content lower the energy density and pose safety issues. A potassium-ions assisted strategy is proposed to synthesize highly crystallized PBAs, which exhibit increased redox potential and high energy density of approximately 450 Wh kg(-1). In addition, unconventional highly-reversible phase evolution and redox-active pairs were identified for the first time, and the preferred guest-ion storage sites and migration mechanism were systematically analyzed through theoretical calculations.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinhang Li, Yuqiang Zhang, Yiyang Mao, Yingying Zhao, Dongxiao Kan, Kai Zhu, Shulei Chou, Xitian Zhang, Chunling Zhu, Jing Ren, Yujin Chen
Summary: Exploiting dual-functional photoelectrodes, a multi-heterostructure consisting of N-doped carbon coated MoS2 nanosheets supported by tubular TiO2 is designed for efficient use of solar energy. A photo sodium ion battery (photo-SIB) based on the heterostructure is able to increase its capacity to 399.3 mAh g(-1) with a high photo-conversion efficiency of 0.71% when switched from dark to visible light at 2.0 A g(-1). The photo-SIB can be recharged by light only, achieving a remarkable capacity of 231.4 mAh g(-1). Experimental and theoretical results indicate that the multi-heterostructures can enhance charge transfer kinetics, maintain structural stability, and facilitate the separation of photo-excited carriers.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jian Peng, Jiaqi Huang, Yun Gao, Yun Qiao, Huanhuan Dong, Yang Liu, Li Li, Jiazhao Wang, Shixue Dou, Shulei Chou
Summary: Highly crystalline Fe-based PBAs cubes with sodium-rich induced rhombohedral phase are synthesized via a one-step pyrophosphate-assisted co-precipitation method. The as-prepared materials demonstrate high crystallization and exhibit a high specific capacity and excellent rate capability, making them competitive candidates for cathodes in rechargeable sodium-ion batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Hang Zhang, Yun Gao, Xiaohao Liu, Lifeng Zhou, Jiayang Li, Yao Xiao, Jian Peng, Jiazhao Wang, Shu-Lei Chou
Summary: The development of large-scale energy storage systems (ESSs) using sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is expected to address energy shortage and environmental issues. However, many investigated cathodes for SIBs face challenges such as structural and morphology changes and unstable interphases, resulting in unsatisfactory cycling performance. This review focuses on recent progress in long-cycle-life and low-cost cathodes for SIBs and provides a comprehensive discussion of the key points in SIBs toward large-scale applications. Rating: 9/10
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuqian He, Feng Yan, Xiao Zhang, Chunling Zhu, Yingying Zhao, Bo Geng, Shulei Chou, Ying Xie, Yujin Chen
Summary: Dual sites in the Co-catecholate (Co-CAT) are created through Ru, Ir, or Rh doping for overall water splitting. Among them, RuCo-CAT exhibits excellent bifunctional activities, outperforming benchmarked Pt/C for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and RuO2 for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The incorporation of Ru atoms greatly improves the electrical conductivity and capacity of water adsorption of Co-CAT, synergistically improving the bifunctional activity. This strategy offers novel insights into designing bifunctional MOFs for overall water splitting.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiqiang Hao, Xiaoyan Shi, Zhuo Yang, Xunzhu Zhou, Lin Li, Chang-Qi Ma, Shulei Chou
Summary: Phosphate-based polyanionic cathodes are a promising alternative for future large-scale energy storage systems. However, their electronic conductivities and specific capacities are limited. This review provides an overview of the development, modification strategies, and commercialization degree of phosphate-based polyanionic cathodes.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuo Yang, Xun-Zhu Zhou, Zhi-Qiang Hao, Jian Chen, Lin Li, Qing Zhao, Wei-Hong Lai, Shu-Lei Chou
Summary: The addition of fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) in the electrolyte improves the capacity, cycling stability, and Coulombic efficiency of sodium dual-ion batteries (Na-DIBs). FEC regulates the interaction between electrode and electrolyte, inhibits side reactions and pulverization of anodes, and improves the reversible capacity of the cathode.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziqiang Fan, Xunzhu Zhou, Jingwei Qiu, Zhuo Yang, Chenxi Lei, Zhiqiang Hao, Jianhui Li, Lin Li, Ronghua Zeng, Shu-Lei Chou
Summary: In order to solve the problem of capacity degradation in high-voltage lithium-ion batteries, researchers introduced an additive with a high sulfur content (34.04%, methylene methyl disulfonate, MMDS), which constructs a stable and sulfur-rich electrolyte-electrode interphase. The interaction between MMDS and PF6- anions promotes the decomposition of MMDS, effectively inhibiting electrolyte consumption, gas production, and dissolution of transition metal ions. The 4.6 V LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 (NCM523)||graphite pouch cell still maintains a high capacity retention of 87.99% after 800 cycles.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaocheng Fan, Chunling Zhu, Yuqian He, Feng Yan, Shu-Lei Chou, Minjie Liu, Xiaoli Zhang, Yujin Chen
Summary: A NiFe/MoC catalyst is prepared and optimized for the oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline seawater electrolysis. The catalyst exhibits high current density and low overpotential, demonstrating excellent performance and stability for seawater electrolysis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng-Guang Liu, Xiang-Xi He, Jia-Hua Zhao, Chun-Mei Xu, Yun Qiao, Li Li, Shu-Lei Chou
Summary: This overview summarizes the recent research progress on carbon nanospheres (CNSs) in energy conversion and storage technologies, focusing on the synthesis methods and their application as high-performance electrode materials in rechargeable batteries. The synthesis methods, including hard template methods, soft template methods, the extension of the Stober method, hydrothermal carbonization, and aerosol-assisted synthesis, are described in detail. The use of CNSs as electrodes in energy storage devices, mainly in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), is also discussed in detail in this article. Finally, some perspectives on the future research and development of CNSs are provided.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
