Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Liu, Qingmei Su, Rongrong Zhu, Weihao Shi, Fang Zhang, Gaohui Du, Wenqi Zhao, Miao Zhang, Bingshe Xu
Summary: Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) suffer from poor conductivity, unsatisfactory cycle life, and low specific capacity of cathode materials. By synthesizing oxygen-deficient V-O-MnO2@CNF cathode at room temperature, the conductivity and ion/electron transport are improved, resulting in high capacity, excellent rate capability, and long-term cycling performance. This work provides potential for future electrode materials in high-performance AZIBs through defect engineering at room temperature.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yunhao Wu, Meng Shi, Dan Luo, Zhaolong Zhang, Zhi Li, Zhiming Cheng, Xiaohong Kang
Summary: Octahedral LiMn2O4 cathode materials with oxygen vacancies were synthesized and showed improved cycle stability and rate performance. However, the cycling stability of LiMn2O4 cathode materials with oxygen vacancies is not satisfactory. Therefore, a synergistic strategy of TiO2-coating LiMn2O4 and oxygen vacancies was proposed.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenchao Bi, Guohua Gao, Guangming Wu, M. Atif, M. S. AlSalhi, Guozhong Cao
Summary: By introducing oxygen vacancies, the structure of sodium vanadate was improved to enhance fast Zn2+ diffusion and intercalation, leading to efficient Zn2+ storage.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Qiongyao Song, Shuhao Zhou, Shouyue Wang, Sheng Li, Li Xu, Jingxia Qiu
Summary: Transition metal oxides are promising cathode materials for AZIBs, but their low conductivity and degradation hinder their applications. Introducing oxygen vacancies is an effective strategy to improve their performance by regulating the electronic structure. This review summarizes the research progress of oxygen vacancies in different transition metal oxides, focusing on manganese and vanadium-based oxides, and discusses their functional mechanisms and characterization methods.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingdong Guo, Weibing Ma, Yuanhang Zheng, Hao Chen, Zhiyuan Sang, De'an Yang
Summary: A nickel-ions pre-intercalated and oxygen-defective vanadium oxide (Od-NiVO) was synthesized as a promising cathode material for zinc-ion batteries. The oxygen vacancies improve conductivity, enhance Zn2+ migration kinetics, and stabilize the structure. The Od-NiVO cathode exhibits superior discharge capacity, excellent rate capability, and stable cyclic durability, making it a potential candidate for high-performance ZIBs.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiajia Huang, Yuying Li, Ruikuan Xie, Jianwei Li, Zhihong Tian, Guoliang Chai, Yanwu Zhang, Feili Lai, Guanjie He, Chuntai Liu, Tianxi Liu, Dan J. L. Brett
Summary: This study presents a unique 'flower-like' zinc cobaltite cathode material with enriched oxygen vacancies for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, demonstrating enhanced electronic conductivity and Zn2+ diffusion. The batteries exhibit impressive specific capacity, high energy and power densities, outperforming most reported aqueous ZIBs. The flexible solid-state pouch cell also shows extremely stable capacity under bending states, showcasing the potential for low-cost and eco-friendly energy storage materials.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xian-Zhi Zhai, Jin Qu, Juan Wang, Wei Chang, Hong-Jun Liu, Yu-Hao Liu, Hongfu Yuan, Xiaofeng Li, Zhong-Zhen Yu
Summary: In this study, yolk-shell structured K-birnessite@mesoporous carbon nanospheres with rich oxygen vacancies were successfully synthesized for the first time, showing excellent electrochemical performances with high reversible capacities and exceptional cyclability. The diffusion-driven strategy and etching effect of KOH played important roles in regulating the transport of reaction ions and generating intercalated K+ ions and abundant oxygen vacancies, which led to superior electrochemical kinetics.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziyan Yuan, Fuyu Xiao, Yixing Fang, Peixun Xiong, Xiaoli Sun, Xuehui Duan, Xuhui Yang, Haosen Fan, Mingdeng Wei, Qingrong Qian, Qinghua Chen, Lingxing Zeng
Summary: In this study, a vanadium dioxide/ graphene oxide (VO2(B)/GO) sample was constructed through hydrothermal route, which exhibited remarkable rate capability. The presence of oxygen vacancies in VO2(B)/GO weakened the electrostatic force, while GO prevented vanadium oxidation. The electrode showed a high reversible capacity of 423 mAh g-1 at 0.5 A g-1 and maintained long-life cycling properties at 15 A g-1. The combination of oxygen vacancies and GO contributed to excellent performance and prevented the collapse of VO2 structure during cycling. VO2(B)/GO also exhibited excellent performance in all-climate conditions (-15-60 degrees C).
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tao Yang, Miaojie Fang, Jianwen Liu, Dexin Yang, Yuhang Liang, Jiasong Zhong, Yong-Jun Yuan, Yanan Zhang, Xiaolian Liu, Rongkun Zheng, Kenneth Davey, Jian Zhang, Zaiping Guo
Summary: This study reports a dual-metal selenide nanoparticle material that alters crystal structure defects, improves the cycle stability and charge-discharge rate of alkali metal-ion batteries, and is of great significance for the practical development of these batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Le Zhang, Shuhua Yang, Wenqing Fu, Yanwei Cui, Jieqiang Wang, Degang Zhao, Chao Yang, Xiutong Wang, Bingqiang Cao
Summary: This study demonstrates a facile plasma-induced strategy to introduce oxygen vacancies into epsilon-MnO2, resulting in oxygen vacancies-rich epsilon-MnO2 nanosheets (epsilon-MnO2-x) with satisfactory electrochemical performance. The synergistic effect of oxygen vacancies and exposed free-standing collector enables the epsilon-MnO2-x nanosheets electrode to deliver remarkable capacity, ultrahigh energy density, and impressive durability, making it a promising strategy for designing advanced metal oxide electrode materials for high-performance aqueous zinc ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gang Ni, Guoyin Zou, Mengmeng Sun, Fei Xu, Zhiqiu Pan, Fuhu Cao, Chenggang Zhou
Summary: Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (RZIBs) are considered as a promising alternative energy storage technology, offering high operating voltage and energy density through the use of organic electrolytes. This study investigates the electrochemical properties of zinc trifluoroacetate (Zn(TFA)2) as a competitive zinc salt in nonaqueous electrolytes. The results show that Zn(TFA)2 has high solubility in organic solvents, wide electrochemical stability window, and good compatibility with the Zn metal anode. Batteries using Zn(TFA)2 electrolyte exhibit high specific energy density and excellent cyclic stability. Overall, Zn(TFA)2 is a promising candidate for nonaqueous RZIBs applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tiantian Chen, Xuran Liu, Xixun Shen, Bingbing Dai, Qunjie Xu
Summary: Nitrogen and sulfur co-doping enhances the electrochemical activity and reversibility of manganese dioxide, making it a promising cathode material for aqueous zinc ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjie Qi, Yufen Zhang, Jinjin Wen, Haonan Zhai, Meng Li, Yaning Zhang, Huiting Xu, Wenyue Yang, Chunli Li, Honghai Wang, Wenchao Peng, Jiapeng Liu
Summary: A freestanding defective ammonium vanadate@MXene (d-NVO@MXene) hybrid film was synthesized by a simple vacuum filtration strategy. The film exhibited a hierarchical freestanding structure, outstanding MXene conductive networks, and abundant oxygen vacancy, which resulted in more active sites, excellent conductivity, and kinetics of charge transfer/ion diffusion. When used as a cathode directly, the film showed a high specific capacity of 498 mAh/g at 0.5 A/g and superior cycling stability performance with near 100% coulomb efficiency. This study provides new ideas for the development of freestanding vanadium-based cathode materials for AZIBs.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hao Tong, Tingting Li, Jiang Liu, Daxiong Gong, Jinpan Xiao, Laifa Shen, Bing Ding, Xiaogang Zhang
Summary: By uniformly loading MnO2 on carbon nanotubes and introducing oxygen vacancy, the electrical conductivity and electrochemical performance of MnO2 are significantly improved. The V-o-MnO2/CNT material shows a specific capacity of 314 mAh g(-1) and retains 81% capacity after 1000 cycles, with a distinct energy density of 416.2 Wh kg(-1), effectively enhancing the capacity and cycle stability as compared to the original MnO2.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuwei Zhao, Yongbin Zhu, Feng Jiang, Yiyao Li, You Meng, Ying Guo, Qing Li, Zhaodong Huang, Shaoce Zhang, Rong Zhang, Johnny C. Ho, Qianfan Zhang, Weishu Liu, Chunyi Zhi
Summary: Weyl semimetal Co3Sn1.8S2 as a cathode material for AZIBs exhibits excellent performance in Zn-ion transport and storage capabilities. By introducing Sn vacancies, the material enhances Zn2+ transfer channels and active sites, promoting charge storage kinetics.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingming Han, Jingjing Yao, Jiwu Huang, Yan Tang, Xianwen Wu, Bingan Lu, Jiang Zhou
Summary: Aqueous rechargeable Zn//MnO2 batteries are a promising candidate for future energy storage systems due to their economic and environmental advantages. However, poor reaction kinetics and capacity degradation hinder the performance of Zn//MnO2 batteries. This study demonstrates that defects engineering and phase transformation can enhance ion/charge transfer kinetics and structural stability, leading to a high discharge capacity of 285 mAh/g and capacity retention of 81% after 500 cycles in the aqueous Zn//A-MnO2 system.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Liu, Cong Luo, Zhiqing Pang, Jinming Zhang, Shaobo Ruan, Meiying Wu, Lei Wang, Tao Sun, Nan Li, Liang Han, Jinjin Shi, Yuanyu Huang, Weisheng Guo, Shaojun Peng, Wenhu Zhou, Huile Gao
Summary: Decades have passed since the approval of the first nanoparticles-based medicine for human cancer treatment, and research and development in nanoparticles for drug delivery have been continuing. Today, there have been significant advancements in nanoparticles, including liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles, micelles, nanovaccines, and nano-antibodies. These nanoparticles have shown great potential in the treatment and diagnosis of challenging diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, making them promising drug carriers and therapeutic agents in the future.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhenyue Xing, Yanyan Sun, Xuesong Xie, Yan Tang, Guofu Xu, Junwei Han, Bingan Lu, Shuquan Liang, Gen Chen, Jiang Zhou
Summary: In this work, a versatile protective coating with excellent zincophilic and amphoteric features is constructed on the surface of Zn metal to solve the issues of short lifespan and low Coulombic efficiency in Zn metal batteries. This protective coating mitigates the hydrogen evolution reaction and promotes uniform zinc deposition, resulting in improved reversibility and cycling stability of the battery.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ling Fan, Huabin Xie, Yanyao Hu, Zhuoma Caixiang, Apparao M. M. Rao, Jiang Zhou, Bingan Lu
Summary: This study demonstrates a low-concentration, non-flammable, and weakly solvating electrolyte that enhances the safety and cyclability of potassium ion batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zuoyu Qin, Ying Zhang, Wuqing Luo, Tao Zhang, Tao Wang, Lianshan Ni, Haoji Wang, Ning Zhang, Xiaohe Liu, Jiang Zhou, Gen Chen
Summary: We upcycle spent polycrystal LiNi0.88Co0.095Al0.025O2 (S-NCA) to high value-added single-crystalline and Li-rich cathode materials using a simple LiOH-Na2SO4 eutectic molten salt strategy. The in situ X-ray diffraction technique and paratactic experiments prove the evolution process and excessive Li occupation. The regenerated NCA (R-NCA) exhibits enhanced electrochemical performances.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hongbo Ding, Jue Wang, Jiang Zhou, Chengxin Wang, Bingan Lu
Summary: Inspired by human skin, a metal electrode skin (MES) is designed to protect the metal interface. MES can increase the flatness of the electrode and uniform the electric field distribution, inhibiting dendrite growth. Experimental results show that Cu@MES parallel to K asymmetric cell achieves an unprecedented cycle life, and the full cell of K@MES parallel to Prussian blue exhibits a long cycle lifespan.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanhong Feng, Yawei Lv, Hongwei Fu, Mihir Parekh, Apparao M. Rao, He Wang, Xiaolin Tai, Xianhui Yi, Yue Lin, Jiang Zhou, Bingan Lu
Summary: The co-activation of Bi and Sn in the anode of potassium-ion batteries enhances K-ion storage, leading to a high capacity and extended cycling life. This co-activation strategy can also be applied to other ion battery technologies, improving their energy storage ability.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jin Cao, Dongdong Zhang, Rungroj Chanajaree, Yilei Yue, Xinyu Zhang, Xuelin Yang, Chong Cheng, Shuang Li, Jiaqian Qin, Jiang Zhou, Zhiyuan Zeng
Summary: The addition of tannic acid in the ZnSO4 electrolyte helps enhance the reversible Zn plating/stripping behavior by forming a passivation layer on the zinc surface and stabilizing the Zn2+ solvation sheath. This improves the performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by preventing side reactions and promoting uniform Zn metal deposition.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Wen, Hongwei Fu, Dianwei Zhang, Xuemei Ma, Lichen Wu, Ling Fan, Xinzhi Yu, Jiang Zhou, Bingan Lu
Summary: The formation of a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is crucial for the long-term cyclability of potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). In this study, a nonfluorinated antisolvent strategy was proposed to enhance the formation of a robust SEI by optimizing the solvation structure of the electrolyte. The nonfluorinated antisolvent electrolyte showed superior stability and improved cycling performance in PIBs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yunxiang Zhao, Shan Guo, Manjing Chen, Bingan Lu, Xiaotan Zhang, Shuquan Liang, Jiang Zhou
Summary: In this study, the authors demonstrate that preferential distribution of intermetallic compounds at grain boundaries can effectively suppress intergranular corrosion and tailor deposition behavior, leading to stable aqueous zinc batteries. The high reversibility of the zinc anode reaches 99.85% over 4000 cycles.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kunhong Gu, Weiyi Xia, Jiang Zhou, Wenqing Qin, Junwei Han
Summary: This study used tea waste as an environmentally friendly reducing agent to extract metals from spent lithium-ion batteries. The leaching parameters were optimized to achieve high leaching efficiency, and the study also found that the reduction performance of tea waste is influenced by temperature and composition.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ting Lei, Mingyuan Gu, Hongwei Fu, Jue Wang, Longlu Wang, Jiang Zhou, Huan Liu, Bingan Lu
Summary: The introduction of Se atoms between MoSe2 layers through bond modulation produces a high-performance cathode for potassium-ion batteries. This cathode, MoSe2+x-rGO, exhibits an ultrahigh capacity, long cycle life, and extraordinary rate performance. The study on bond modulation driving combined intercalation and conversion reactions provides new insights into the design of high-performance K cathodes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingyuan Gu, Apparao M. Rao, Jiang Zhou, Bingan Lu
Summary: The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) serves a crucial role in battery performance, and a uniform and elastic SEI was constructed using in situ electro-polymerization (ISEP-SEI) of ionic liquid electrolytes. ISEP-SEI exhibited excellent uniformity, effectively passivating the electrode surface, and maintained structural integrity during cycling due to its superior elasticity. This technology enabled stable cycling of potassium metal symmetric batteries for 5000 hours and improved the performance and stability of other battery components.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunpeng Zhong, Xuesong Xie, Zhiyuan Zeng, Bingan Lu, Gen Chen, Jiang Zhou
Summary: This study introduces tetramethylene sulfone (TMS) to address the challenges of unstable cathode, electrolyte parasitic reactions, and dendritic growth of zinc anode in aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries. TMS inhibits the activity of H2O, provides a shielding buffer layer, stabilizes the cathode structure, and significantly increases the battery's specific capacity.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanfen Liu, Shude Liu, Xuesong Xie, Zhicheng Li, Pinji Wang, Bingan Lu, Shuquan Liang, Yan Tang, Jiang Zhou
Summary: Designing a multifunctional separator with abundant ion migration paths is crucial for tuning the ion transport in rocking-chair-type batteries. In this study, a polydopamine-functionalized PVDF nanofibrous membrane was designed as a separator for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, which exhibited enhanced cycling stability and rate capability.
