Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kelsey A. Cavallaro, Stephanie Elizabeth Sandoval, Sun Geun Yoon, Akila C. Thenuwara, Matthew T. McDowell
Summary: This study investigates the electrochemical and transformation behavior of three alloy materials (antimony, silicon, and tin) and finds that antimony is particularly well suited for low-temperature applications, offering ten times higher specific capacity than graphite on the first cycle. The study examines the kinetic and thermodynamic limitations of these materials at low temperatures using various techniques, including the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique and X-ray diffraction. The use of reference electrodes is also found to be necessary at low temperatures.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuoqing Zhao, Ziqi Guo, Jian Yang, Chengyin Wang, Bing Sun, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: Using nanoengineering strategies to enhance the electrochemical performance and structural stability of carbon-based anode materials in sodium-ion batteries shows promising potential. Further exploration of improvement methods is necessary to increase the competitiveness of sodium-ion batteries.
Article
Electrochemistry
Xi Chen, Laure Monconduit, Vincent Seznec
Summary: Recent studies have shown that 2D materials, such as siloxene and germanane, can exhibit excellent performance as electrodes in alkali metal ion batteries. The improved electrochemical behavior of these materials is likely due to their limited volume change during charge and discharge, which is based on an intercalation mechanism rather than alloying. To combine the cheapness of Si and high electronic conductivity of Ge, we propose a new series of layered materials called siliganes, which are 2D Si-Ge composites. Among them, siligane_Si0.1Ge0.9 demonstrated the best electrochemical performance in Na- and K-ion batteries.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baozhu Wu, Shuo Qi, Xikai Wu, Haoli Wang, Qiangqiang Zhuang, Huimin Yi, Pu Xu, Zhennan Xiong, Gejun Shi, Shuangqiang Chen, Baofeng Wang
Summary: The research on borate materials as anodes for sodium-ion batteries is still in its early stages. FeBO3, prepared with low-cost raw materials, shows promising electrochemical performance as a SIBs anode, with potential for further improvement through carbon coating. In-situ XRD and ex-situ XPS studies have provided insights into the sodium storage mechanism of FeBO3.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Electrochemistry
Yao Liu, Wei Li, Yongyao Xia
Summary: While carbon, oxide, and silicon-based materials have limitations in current LIB applications, polyanionic compounds have gained attention for their ability to stabilize structures, adjust redox couples, and provide migration channels for guest ions, leading to electrode materials with long-term cycling, high energy density, and outstanding rate capability.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qun Li, Qingze Jiao, Wei Zhou, Xueting Feng, Quan Shi, Zheng Dai, Tingting Gu, Yun Zhao, Hansheng Li, Caihong Feng
Summary: In this study, novel core-shell CuCo2S4@polypyrrole (CS-CuCo2S4@PPy) nanocomposites were successfully prepared for application in sodium ion batteries, exhibiting superior electrochemical performance with high reversible capacity, excellent rate capability, and ultra-long cycling stability. The synergistic effect of CuCo2S4 and PPy, as well as the core-shell structure, contribute to the competitive electrochemical performances of the nanocomposites.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xi Chen, Laura C. Loaiza, Laure Monconduit, Vincent Seznec
Summary: The 2D Si-Ge alloy materials, known as siliganes, have been developed for use as anodes in Li-ion batteries, offering reasonable cost and promising electrochemical performance. Among them, the siligane_Si0.9Ge0.1 showed the best performance, with a reversible capacity of 1325 mA h g-1, high capacity retention, and coulombic efficiency at a current density of 0.05 A g-1 after 10 cycles.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Dan Zhang, Chao Tan, Ting Ou, Shengrui Zhang, Le Li, Xiaohui Ji
Summary: As the most popular power source for energy storage equipment, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) offer advantages such as high-energy density, high power, and long cycle life. However, the performance of LIBs is hindered by increased impedance and reduced lithium-ion diffusion at low temperatures, leading to poor electrochemical activity and decreased capacity. This review comprehensively examines the factors affecting the performance of LIBs at low temperatures and highlights methods and mechanisms for improving the capacity of various electrode materials.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiangling Luo, Lianyi Shao, Lu Yu, Xiaoyan Shi, Junling Xu, Jianchao Sun, Lifeng Hang, Yanxue Wu, Zhipeng Sun
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are promising for large-scale energy storage applications, but face challenges due to hindrance of sodium ion diffusion. Researchers have developed a three-dimensional carbon network composed of V5Se8 and multi-walled carbon nanotubes to enhance the reversible sodium ion storage capacity and cycling stability. The V5Se8/MWCNTs electrodes exhibit outstanding rate capacity, initial reversible capacity, and cyclic stability. The reaction mechanism of the electrode in SIBs has been investigated, and the full cell coupled with a Na3V2(PO4)(2-)F-3@reduced graphene oxide cathode demonstrates excellent discharge capacity and cycling stability.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qi-Rui Hou, Yue Zhou, Li Zhu, Li-Cui Zhang, Yong-Qiang Li, Ping Wu, Xiao-Shu Zhu, Shao-Hua Wei, Yi-Ming Zhou
Summary: An effective strategy to fabricate a nanohybrid of Sn4P3 and graphene oxide as an anode material for sodiumion batteries was developed in this study, showing outstanding electrochemical performance. The nanohybrid exhibited improved electronic conductivity, structural integrity, good cycling stability, and remarkable rate capabilities when tested as anode material for SIBs.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yansong Zhu, Qian Yao, Ruiwen Shao, Cheng Wang, Weishan Yan, Jizhen Ma, Duo Liu, Jian Yang, Yitai Qian
Summary: This study explores microsized particles of gray alpha-Sn as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries, and finds that its distinct structure endows it with excellent electrochemical performance.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Na, Xiaohong Sun, Anran Fan, Shu Cai, Chunming Zheng
Summary: As lithium-ion batteries are widely used in deep-sea exploration, aerospace, and military equipment, there is a growing demand for their performance in low-temperature environments to enhance their cycling life and capacity. This review summarizes recent important progress and key methods for improving the capacity of electrode materials in low-temperature operations, with the aim of promoting the development of high-performance electrode materials.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin-bo Tang, Pei Yang, Yu-jing Chen, Pei-yao Li, Tao Peng, Han-Xin Wei, Zhenyu Wang, Zhen-jiang He, Cheng Yan, Jing Mao, Kehua Dai, Yi Cheng, Li-Mo Gao, Jun-chao Zheng
Summary: In this study, SnSe/SnSe2 heterostructure composites with polypyrrole (PPy) coating layer and selenium (Se) vacancies were successfully prepared as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The results showed that the PPy coating layer, SnSe and SnSe2 heterostructure, and Se vacancies all contributed positively to the performance of the materials. Furthermore, by adjusting the ratio of SnSe and SnSe2, the Sn3Se5@PPy composite with the best performance was obtained.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianbiao Zeng, Gang Chen, Qimeng Peng, Dong Feng, Qian Wang
Summary: The study successfully synthesized nano-Sn2S3/C composites as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries through rational structure design, which showed excellent Na+ diffusion and bond reconstruction properties according to density functional theory calculations. The electrochemical tests and in-situ experiments revealed the sodium storage mechanisms, demonstrating the promising performance of the materials.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Xueye Chen, Yaolong Zhang
Summary: With the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries and the depletion of lithium mines, it is imperative to seek new battery technologies. Sodium-ion batteries have become a promising alternative due to their abundant resources and low cost. Significant progress has been made in the research of anode materials, but improvements are still needed in overcoming challenges such as large volume changes and slow kinetics leading to poor electrochemical performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shuai Che, Tao Du, Yan Li Song, Xin Fang, Yi Song Wang
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ANORGANISCHE UND ALLGEMEINE CHEMIE
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Qi Zhang, Ziqing Wei, Jialin Ma, Ziyang Qiu, Tao Du
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cheng-Kang Gao, Hong-Ming Na, Kaihui Song, Fan Tian, Natalia Strawa, Tao Du
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jingchao Sun, Tao Du, Wenqiang Sun, Hongming Na, Jianfei He, Ziyang Qiu, Yuxing Yuan, Yingnan Li
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yisong Wang, Tao Du, He Jia, Ziyang Qiu, Yanli Song
SOLID STATE SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Fang, Yuhan Men, Fan Wu, Qinghu Zhao, Ranjeet Singh, Penny Xiao, Tao Du, Paul A. Webley
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yanli Song, Mingyin Zou, Junyu Deng, Xin Chen, Tao Du
JOURNAL OF ENERGY ENGINEERING
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li-Feng Zhou, Dongrun Yang, Tao Du, He Gong, Wen-Bin Luo
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li-Feng Zhou, He Gong, Li-Ying Liu, Yi-Song Wang, Tao Du
Summary: Materials with expanded graphite and a small amount of red phosphorus inserted exhibit good electrochemical performance at different temperatures, making them suitable for applications under extremely cold conditions.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li-Feng Zhou, Xuan-Wen Gao, Tao Du, He Gong, Li-Ying Liu, Wen-Bin Luo
Summary: Phosphate-based cathode materials have received much attention due to their high economic efficiency and eco-friendly property. The newly explored ZFP exhibits excellent electrochemical performance and potential application for zinc ion batteries with long life span.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li-Feng Zhou, Xuan-Wen Gao, Tao Du, He Gong, Li-Ying Liu, Wen-Bin Luo
Summary: A novel phosphate ZnMn2(PO4)(2) coated by a thin carbon layer [ZnMn2(PO4)(2) @C] was synthesized and employed as cathode material for zinc ion batteries, showing excellent electrochemical performance with reversible specific capacity of 67 mA h g(-1) in aqueous system and 174 mA h g(-1) in nonaqueous system.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li-Feng Zhou, Xuan-Wen Gao, Tao Du, He Gong, Li-Ying Liu, Wen-Bin Luo
Summary: The strategy of using Zn-Al-layered double hydroxides hexagonal nanoplates to modify the zinc metal anode has successfully improved the rechargeability and stability of rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries. The integrated electrode shows long-term stability and effectively suppresses zinc deposition and dendrite growth, offering a new pathway for Zn metal anode protection and accelerating the practical application of these batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li-Feng Zhou, Yi-Jing Gao, He Gong, Li-Ying Liu, Tao Du
Summary: The research indicates that the inorganic sulfur-modified expanded graphite anode has a high capacity retention rate in low temperature environments, making it suitable for sodium storage applications in extreme conditions.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Li-Feng Zhou, Tao Du, Li-Ying Liu, Yi-Song Wang, Wen-Bin Luo
Summary: The modified sulfide electrode exhibits excellent electrochemical performance in sodium-ion batteries, with high reversible specific capacity, outstanding rate capability, and cycling stability.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2021)
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)