Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Nan Zhang, Liying Qiu, Xu Liu, Peng-Fei Wang, Yan-Rong Zhu, Ting-Feng Yi
Summary: FeFe(CN)6 (Fe-PBA)/Ti3C2TX hybrids (Fe-PBA-CT) with improved reversible capacity and high stable cycling stability were synthesized. Fe-PBA cubic nano-particles effectively promote electrode/electrolyte contact, accelerate electron transfer and ion diffusion. Ti3C2TX MXenes conductive networks facilitate the transmission and diffusion of electrons/ions, and provide additional Li+ ions storage sites to improve specific capacity, rate performance and reversible capacity. The Fe-PBA-CT cathode with moderate content of Ti3C2TX MXenes exhibits superior discharge capacity, remarkable rate performance and excellent cycling stability.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Electrochemistry
Shen Qiu, Yunkai Xu, Xianyong Wu, Xiulei Ji
Summary: This review introduces the recent progress of Prussian blue analogues for aqueous monovalent ion batteries, including metal ions of Li+, Na+, K+, and non-metal ions of H+ and NH4+.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jian Peng, Wang Zhang, Qiannan Liu, Jiazhao Wang, Shulei Chou, Huakun Liu, Shixue Dou
Summary: This review provides an overview of Prussian blue analogues (PBAs), including material-level optimization and their prospects in practical sodium-ion batteries. It aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercial application.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shiyong Wang, Zhuolin Li, Gang Wang, Yuwei Wang, Zheng Ling, Changping Li
Summary: This study explores high-performance Faradaic electrode materials by preparing MXene/PBAs films, which exhibit superior desalination capacity and rate due to the synergistic effect of MXene nanosheets and PBAs nanoparticles.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenli Shu, Chunhua Han, Xuanpeng Wang
Summary: Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have recently emerged as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale grid energy storage, thanks to their cost-effectiveness and high theoretical energy density. However, the scarcity of appropriate high-capacity cathode materials is a critical challenge for PIBs. Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) have gained attention due to their simple synthesis and stable framework that allows for the insertion/extraction of large-size K+. This review provides an overview of current research progress on PBAs as cathode materials in nonaqueous PIBs, including crystal structure, electrochemical reaction mechanisms, optimization strategies, and the transition to commercial production.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingyun Chun, Xiaolong Wang, Chuanliang Wei, Zhengran Wang, Yuchan Zhang, Jinkui Feng
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries are a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to their low cost and environmental friendliness. Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) have attracted attention because of their open skeleton structure and abundant redox active sites. However, the presence of interstitial water and poor electron conductivity limit their performance. A flexible self-supporting electrode is prepared using an anhydrous method and simple filtration. It exhibits excellent electrochemical performance and has implications for the design of low-cost, flexible, and fast charge and discharge energy storage devices.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongjiu Lei, Wenli Zhao, Yunpei Zhu, Ulrich Buttner, Xiaochen Dong, Husam N. Alshareef
Summary: This study demonstrates the construction of a hybrid microsupercapacitor using suitable materials and microfabrication methods, resulting in high areal energy density and excellent electrochemical performance.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chiwei Xu, Zhengwei Yang, Xikun Zhang, Maoting Xia, Huihui Yan, Jing Li, Haoxiang Yu, Liyuan Zhang, Jie Shu
Summary: This review highlights the importance of Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) in aqueous batteries, analyzing the relationship between their electrochemical behaviors and structural characteristics, and noting that different carrier ions require different types of PBAs. In addition, it discusses the desalination batteries operating with a mechanism similar to aqueous batteries, providing a comprehensive overview of the application of PBAs in aqueous systems.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng Du, Pengbiao B. Geng, Chenxu X. Pei, Xinyuan Y. Jiang, Yuying Y. Shan, Wenhui H. Hu, Lubin B. Ni, Huan Pang
Summary: This study presents the synthesis of a library of high-entropy Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) and explores their coordination environment. Electrochemical tests demonstrate that the high-entropy PBAs exhibit outstanding performance as polysulfide immobilizer and catalyst in lithium-sulfur battery materials. Additionally, a variety of nanocubic metal oxides can be fabricated using PBAs as sacrificial precursors.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Guangyu Du, Huan Pang
Summary: Prussian blue (PB) analogues, as advanced inorganics, have gained significant attention in electrochemical energy storage. Studies focus on improving structural, morphological, and electrochemical properties, as well as synthesizing composites with other materials. Applications in various batteries and future challenges are also discussed.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yun Tang, Jianwei Hu, Hongwei Tao, Yongjian Li, Wei Li, Haomiao Li, Min Zhou, Kangli Wang, Kai Jiang
Summary: In this study, low-cost KxMn[Fe(CN)(6)](y)square(1-y).nH(2)O with diverse H2O content and structure were harvested via controlling the crystallization rate. It was found that weaker Mn-N bond prepared at a faster crystallization rate is more conducive to the fast electrochemical kinetics of the reversible conversion paths, leading to superior Li-storage performances.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pengfei Huang, Shunlong Zhang, Hangjun Ying, Wentao Yang, Jianli Wang, Rongnan Guo, Weiqiang Han
Summary: The paper presents a method to enhance the rate performance and structural stability of Ti3C2Tx MXene by fabricating Fe nanocomplex pillared few-layered Ti3C2Tx (FPTC) heterostructures. The few-layered Ti3C2 MXene prepared using NH4+ ions method serves as a conductive substrate for rapid transport of Li+ ions and electrons, resulting in improved charge transfer kinetics and excellent rate performance of FPTC composites.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Suma Chandra Reddy Niragatti, Sreekanth Thupakula Venkata Madhukar, Jonghoon Kim, Kisoo Yoo
Summary: This study reports Co-Ni co-doped PBA as cathode materials for AZIBs, and proposes low-cost porous water-based separators. The results show that nitrocellulose membrane separator exhibits optimal performance.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bingxing Xie, Baoyu Sun, Tianyu Gao, Yulin Ma, Geping Yin, Pengjian Zuo
Summary: The urgent market demand for energy storage and conversion has led to extensive investigations into coordination polymers. Prussian blue and Prussian blue analogues have emerged as promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries due to their 3D open framework, adjustable structure, and chemical composition. This review summarizes recent advancements and systematic understanding of Prussian blue and Prussian blue analogues in nonaqueous sodium-ion batteries, including their chemical composition, structure, material synthesis, modification strategy, and sodium storage mechanism. The review also discusses the structure-properties relationship, bulk phase, and interfacial stability of these materials, while identifying potential issues and future perspectives for scientific research and commercial applications of Prussian blue and Prussian blue analogues as cathode materials in nonaqueous sodium-ion batteries.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingcong Du, Zehang Peng, Xin Long, Zijun Huang, Ziwei Lin, Jianghong Yang, Kui Ding, Luyi Chen, Xu-Jia Hong, Yue-Peng Cai, Qifeng Zheng
Summary: By controlling Prussian blue analogues, the Li dendrite issue can be addressed, enabling high-power and long-lasting Li metal batteries at high current densities.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guo Wen Sun, Meng Jing Jin, Qian Yu Liu, Chao Yue Zhang, Jiang Long Pan, Yan Chun Wang, Xiu Ping Gao, Geng Zhi Sun, Xiao Jun Pan, Jin Yuan Zhou
Summary: A novel strategy of polarizing the PVDF binder is introduced to enhance the performance and stability of lithium-sulfur batteries through the electrostatic interaction. The polarized beta-phase PVDF possesses a strong built-in electric field, improved conductance, and enhanced adsorption capability, resulting in significant improvements in specific capacity, rate capability, and capacity decay rate.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hui Gao, Xixi Zhang, Gang Sun, Chuanlin Li, Xijin Xu, Xian Zhao
Summary: Electrode materials with hollow micro-nanostructure synthesized by a template-free strategy based on the Kirkendall effect showed promising performance in aqueous zinc-based batteries. The self-supporting bimetallic selenide cathode (H-NiCoSe/CC) exhibited high specific capacity and rate properties. The assembled flexible battery achieved ultra-high energy density and long cycle life. This work provides a new approach for fabricating hollow metal selenide electrodes for energy storage applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xukun Wang, Wenjian Zhang, Xijuan Li, Xinyi Sui, Guo Liu, Bingsheng Li, Jinyuan Zhou, Erqing Xie, Zhenxing Zhang
Summary: In this study, a p-type nickel oxide foam/n-type tin-doped indium oxide nanowires composite was fabricated for ethylene glycol gas sensing, which showed a unique response to 100 ppm ethylene glycol at a low temperature of 125 degrees C, along with fast response/recovery time. The excellent gas-sensitive performance of the composite can be attributed to the formation of p/n heterojunctions and the In and Sn doping of NiO during ITO growth. This fabrication method provides an effective strategy for building NiO-based heterostructures for high-performance gas sensors.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Gang Wang, Xinmiao Zhang, Jiang Li, Zhaowen Bai, Hongchang Wu, Mengjing Jin, Jinyuan Zhou, Erqing Xie, Xiaojun Pan
Summary: In this study, a wire-shaped photoanode of the solar-blind photoelectrochemical (PEC)-type photodetector based on an alpha-Ga2O3 nanorods/electrolyte solid/liquid heterojunction is realized. The photodetectors exhibit a high light/dark current ratio, fast response times, and high responsivity. The wire-shaped photoanode is beneficial for realizing potential omnidirectional solar-blind detection.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Yangyang Pei, Ke Wang, Zengyu Hui, Hongqing Pan, Jinyuan Zhou, Gengzhi Sun
Summary: Flexible pressure sensors are attracting attention in various fields due to their simple structure and easy signal interpretation. MXene, a two-dimensional material, shows promise in constructing these sensors due to its high conductivity and processability. By utilizing the wrinkles and folds in the MXene nanosheet membrane, a porous foam is formed using hydrazine hydrate as a foaming agent. The resulting pressure sensor exhibits high sensitivity, low detection limit, fast response time, and excellent durability.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yangyang Pei, Jianing An, Ke Wang, Zengyu Hui, Xiaoli Zhang, Hongqing Pan, Jinyuan Zhou, Gengzhi Sun
Summary: Flexible electronics have attracted great attention in various fields due to their promising applications. Paper made from cellulose fibers is a suitable substrate for flexible electronics as it is biodegradable, foldable, tailorable, and light-weight. By using Ti3C2TX MXene sediment ink, disposable paper sensors with hierarchical microstructures can be prepared through simple ball pen drawing. These sensors exhibit superior mechanosensing performances and have been successfully applied in various children's games and DIY projects.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guo Wen Sun, Qian Yu Liu, Chao Yue Zhang, Meng Jing Jin, Jiang Long Pan, Yan Chun Wang, Xiao Yi Hou, Jia Tai Wang, Xiu Ping Gao, Geng Zhi Sun, Xiao Jun Pan, Jin Yuan Zhou
Summary: By using the in-situ carbon-encapsulation-induced strain relaxation strategy, the adsorption and catalytic properties of the MoNi4 bimetallic nanoalloy catalyst for lithium-sulfur batteries have been balanced, leading to improved cycling stability.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shi Kun Wang, Ao Chen Wang, Chao Yue Zhang, Qian Yu Liu, Jun Di Cheng, Yan Chun Wang, Xiu Ping Gao, Qing Feng Xie, Zhen Xing Zhang, Geng Zhi Sun, Xiao Jun Pan, Jin Yuan Zhou
Summary: A sandwich-structured hollow nanofiber material, In2S3/In2O3/In2S3 (ISOS HNF), was designed using electrospinning and postvulcanization treatments. The ISOS HNF material effectively overcomes the blocking effect in core-shell heterojunction sensors, and shows improved gas response due to the double In2S3/In2O3 heterointerfaces and the porous In2S3 coatings that enhance gas diffusion.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Yue Zhang, Li Gong, Chaoqi Zhang, Xu Cheng, Lluis Balcells, Guifang Zeng, Jordi Jacas Biendicho, Junshan Li, Geng Zhi Sun, Jin Yuan Zhou, Andreu Cabot
Summary: The electrochemical performance of room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries can be significantly improved by the application of an external magnetic field, which enhances the adsorption capacity and reaction dynamics of sulfur polysulfides.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Xinmiao Zhang, Fanbo Ji, Gang Wang, Jiang Li, Mengjing Jin, Jinyuan Zhou, Erqing Xie, Xiaojun Pan
Summary: The applications of flexible omnidirectional ultraviolet (UV) detectors using carbon fibers (CFs) are promising. This study developed a flexible photoanode for omnidirectional photoelectrochemical (PEC)-type UV photodetectors based on zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires grown on CFs. The detector showed good response for rotation angles from 0 degrees to 360 degrees and remained stable even after being bent and twisted multiple times. It exhibited stable photocurrents, reproducible switching periods, fast response times, and excellent spectral selectivity. This flexible photoanode has potential applications in wearable PEC UV detectors with 360 degrees detection.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chao Yue Zhang, Xuan Lu, Xu Han, Jing Yu, Chaoqi Zhang, Chen Huang, Lluis Balcells, Alba Garzon Manjon, Jordi Jacas Biendicho, Junshan Li, Jordi Arbiol, Gengzhi Sun, Jin Yuan Zhou, Andreu Cabot
Summary: This study investigates the influence of the geometric configuration and composition of ABX spinel catalysts on their catalytic mechanisms and polysulfide conversion. The results show that Co-oh (3+) serves as the active site for breaking S-S bonds, while Co-td (2+) functions as the active site for forming S-Na bonds. This research highlights the subtle relationship between the activity and geometric configuration of spinel catalysts, offering insights for the rational development of improved catalysts by optimizing their atomic geometric configuration.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jiang Li, Rui Wang, Zhaowen Bai, Gang Wang, Xinmiao Zhang, Junsheng Yuan, Jinyuan Zhou, Erqing Xie, Xiaojun Pan
Summary: In this study, photoelectrochemical (PEC) type ultraviolet photodetectors (UVPDs) based on KNbO3/ZnO heterojunctions were fabricated and found to possess excellent performance and appropriate band structures for UV radiation monitoring. Compared to PEC UVPDs based on pure ZnO and KNbO3, the developed PEC UVPDs based on KNbO3/ZnO showed higher performances with a responsivity of 0.1 A/W, rise and decay times of 8 ms and 11 ms, and a linear wavelength response from 320 to 400 nm. These results highlight the high sensitivity, responsivity, and rapid response of the PEC UVPDs based on KNbO3/ZnO heterojunctions, suggesting their great potential for UV detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xinge Wang, Xukun Wang, Wei Wei, Haiqing Jiang, Xijuan Li, Guo Liu, Zhiqi Zhu, Bingsheng Li, Yanbin Sheng, Jinyuan Zhou, Erqing Xie, Zhenxing Zhang
Summary: The use of tungsten-doped cerium dioxide hollow nanofibers as gas sensors can effectively solve the issue of humidity interference and improve the sensor's response to ethanol.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xukun Wang, Wenjian Zhang, Xinge Wang, Xijuan Li, Xinyi Sui, Haiqing Jiang, Guo Liu, Bingsheng Li, Yanbin Sheng, Jinyuan Zhou, Erqing Xie, Zhenxing Zhang
Summary: Researchers prepared a type-II heterostructure of p-type nickel oxide foam/ n-type indium sulfide for ethylene glycol gas sensing. The assembled sensor exhibited a unique response to 100 ppm ethylene glycol at a low temperature of 150°C, with fast response/recovery time, and excellent repeatability and long-term stability. Elaborate heterostructure engineering of NiO has the potential to achieve highly sensitive ethylene glycol gas sensors.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haixing Zhao, Xu Jiang, Mengjing Jin, Jianqiao Song, Muxuan Li, Jinyuan Zhou, Xiaojun Pan
Summary: This study proposes a strategy for in situ fabrication of a novel NiCoP microsphere catalyst on nickel foam using carbon dots as a directing agent. The catalyst shows excellent electrocatalytic performance for hydrogen evolution reaction in acidic, neutral, and alkaline conditions, with low Tafel slopes, surpassing other non-precious metal catalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
