Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zefang Yang, Qi Zhang, Chunlin Xie, Yihu Li, Wenbin Li, Tingqing Wu, Yougen Tang, Haiyan Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates that surface heterogeneity mainly affects zinc dendrite formation at low current density, and proposes a method to reconstruct the electrochemical interface to achieve more uniform zinc deposition and dissolution, thereby improving the cycling stability and Coulombic efficiency of zinc anodes.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Hong, Liang-Yu Wang, Yuling Wang, Xiuming Wu, Wei Huang, Yongfeng Zhou, Kai-Xue Wang, Jie-Sheng Chen
Summary: This study successfully addresses the issues of dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution reaction on zinc metal anodes in Zn-ion batteries by developing a uniform and robust metallic Sb protective layer. The modified Zn anodes exhibit excellent cycling stability with dendrite-free and hydrogen-free behaviors.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Wang, Konghua Yang, Chenhui Ma, Wenqiang Lu, Nan Chen, Mingguang Yao, Zhenjiang Li, Chunbao Liu, Huijuan Yue, Dong Zhang, Fei Du
Summary: By rationally designing a highly conductive carbon material, CN-Zn, the stability and electrochemical performance of zinc anodes can be improved, making aqueous zinc batteries highly reliable and commercially viable.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Hu, Jisong Hu, Yuanxia Li, Xinyi Zhou, Shixiang Ding, Qiaoji Zheng, Dunmin Lin, Jingxin Zhao, Bingang Xu
Summary: This study investigates the corrosion mechanism of Zn metal in slightly acidic electrolytes and proposes a method for co-modification of the Zn anode using ZnO@Cu solid solution interface and TS additive. Experimental results show that the modified Zn anode exhibits low polarization and high cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qiang Zhang, Wen-Long Bai, Chen-Yun Sun, Xin Liu, Kai-Xue Wang, Jie-Sheng Chen
Summary: A 3D porous lithiophilic host was prepared to regulate lithium deposition and suppress dendrite growth, demonstrating excellent electrochemical performance in both symmetric cells and full cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianping Yan, Minghui Ye, Yufei Zhang, Yongchao Tang, Cheng Chao Li
Summary: Spraying a versatile zirconium phosphate (ZrP)-based artificial solid electrolyte interface (ASEI) onto the zinc anode can effectively solve the dendrites growth and side reactions in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), leading to improved performance and cycling stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shiying Li, Jing Fu, Guoxing Miao, Shengping Wang, Wanyu Zhao, Zichen Wu, Yijie Zhang, Xiaowei Yang
Summary: The research investigates the influence of surface structure on the nucleation and deposition of Zn by reconstructing the surface structure of a Zn-metal anode with Sn crystal textures. The high-affinity Zn binding sites of Sn and the high surface energy ensure better wettability from the deposits and promote the lateral growth of Zn crystals, leading to improved stability and cycling performance of the Zn-metal anode.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Linhai Pan, Haiyong He, Zixuan Liu, Peng Hu
Summary: This study presents the coating of a multifunctional layer composed of zinc alginate (ZA) and vermiculite sheets (VS) on the surface of zinc-metal batteries to suppress side reactions and dendrite growth, leading to improved electrochemical performance and safety.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiongqiong Lu, Ahmad Omar, Martin Hantusch, Steffen Oswald, Ling Ding, Kornelius Nielsch, Daria Mikhailova
Summary: Due to its high theoretical special capacity, low cost, and low redox potential, sodium (Na) metal is considered as an ideal anode material for high-energy-density Na metal batteries. However, dendrite formation and unstable interface between Na and electrolyte hinder its practical application. In this study, a Zn coating on the Na metal surface was successfully fabricated through a simple chemical method, which improved the corrosion resistance and led to a uniform Na deposition. The Zn-coated Na showed stable cycling performance and high capacity in symmetric cells. When combined with Na3V2(PO4)(3) cathode, full cells with Zn-coated Na demonstrated good cycling stability and rate capability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jingyi He, Guilin Hu, Feng He, Fan Wang, Zicheng Zuo, Yongjun Li
Summary: Coating the lithium battery negative electrode with GDY film can inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites and tune ion conduction and atomic-level selective transport, thereby improving the safety and performance of lithium batteries.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Zhou, Jianping Long, Miao He, Ruixin Zheng, Dayue Du, Yu Yan, Longfei Ren, Ting Zeng, Chaozhu Shu
Summary: A multifunctional graphitic carbon nitride protective layer with bionic ion channels and high stability is prepared to inhibit dendrite growth and side reactions on zinc metal anodes. This layer effectively promotes the dissociation of solvated Zn2+ and its rapid transportation, while also exhibiting excellent mechanical strength to suppress the growth of Zn dendrites. The resulting Zn electrodeposits show uniform morphology and the half-cell and full cell configurations demonstrate improved long-term cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Wang, Tongtong Jiang, Bingyan Wang, Limin Zhang, Dezhi Kong, Tingting Xu, Jinhao Zang, Zhuangfei Zhang, Xinjian Li, Ye Wang
Summary: In this work, a nanocomposite of gold nanoparticles supported by reduced graphene oxide is designed as a host for a sodium metal anode, exhibiting excellent electrochemical performance with dendrite-free morphology. The unique sodiophilic surface enabled by the gold nanoparticles guides uniform sodium deposition, inhibiting dendrite formation and proving to be a promising host for sodium metal anodes.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Han Wang, Quanyu Li, Shaozhen Huang, Liangjun Zhou, Lin Mei, Zhibin Wu, Baihua Qu, Weifeng Wei, Xiaobo Ji, Yuejiao Chen, Libao Chen
Summary: A dendrite-free Zn anode based on the protection of Ag nanoparticles modified reduced graphene oxide (rGO/Ag@Zn) was reported, which enables even zinc nucleation and controllable growth, and restrains the growth of Zn dendrites, leading to an ultra-stable Zn anode.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kaizhao Wang, Jin Hu, Tianyou Chen, Kaijun Wang, Jun Wu, Qingming Chen, Zhongshan Deng, Weijun Zhang
Summary: The liquid gallium coverage method is used to achieve a dendrite-free zinc anode by introducing liquid gallium on the surface of a commercial zinc foil. Practical interfacial engineering inhibits zinc dendrite formation and mitigates hydrogen evolution and side reactions. The Zn@Ga anodes exhibit high reversibility, stable cycle life, and outstanding rate capability.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Wang, Wanlong Bai, Hui Wang, Dezhi Kong, Tingting Xu, Zhuangfei Zhang, Jinhao Zang, Xinchang Wang, Sen Zhang, Yongtao Tian, Xinjian Li, Chun-Sing Lee, Ye Wang
Summary: A robust substrate for sodium metal has been developed using a novel 3D printing technology. The electrodes made from this substrate show remarkable cycling lives of over 2000 hours. The deposition of sodium ions on these electrodes is dendrite-free, as confirmed by in-situ imaging. This study presents a new 3D printing strategy to enhance sodium deposition chemistry for high-energy-density sodium metal batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Wang, Jing Wan, Xin Cao, Rui Wen, YuGuo Guo, Wen Liu, Henghui Zhou
Summary: A surface chelation strategy using phytic acid is proposed to create an organophosphorus hybrid flexible solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer for lithium metal batteries, improving cycling life and battery performance significantly.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiong Sun, Chengkai Yang, Yajun Zhao, Yang Li, Zhicheng Shang, Henghui Zhou, Wen Liu, Liang Luo, Xiaoming Sun
Summary: The research proposes ultrathin aluminum nanosheets grown on carbon nanotubes as anode materials for lithium ion batteries, achieving high reversible capacity, excellent rate capacity, and long-term stability. Density functional theory calculations reveal the advantages of the Al(111) facet and the role of carbon nanotubes in the composite materials.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanlu Mu, Tianyi Zhou, Dexing Li, Wen Liu, Peng Jiang, Lan Chen, Henghui Zhou, Guanglu Ge
Summary: This study presents a one-step strategy to in-situ fabricate a ZnF2-Cu protective layer on the electrode, which effectively inhibits dendrites growth and Zn corrosion in aqueous zinc batteries, leading to stable cycling performance and increased coulombic efficiency.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianyi Zhou, Yanlu Mu, Jianyang Wu, Bing Zhong, Chengkai Yang, Qian Wang, Wen Liu, Henghui Zhou, Peng Jiang
Summary: This study presents a sequential immersing strategy to generate interwoven nanowires on nickel foam, forming a composite skeleton that serves as a stable host for lithium metal storage. The composite host demonstrates improved coulombic efficiency compared to commercial nickel foam. Moreover, it exhibits high capacity retention in both lithium parallel to lithium symmetrical cells and Li@NDNF parallel to LiFePO4 full-cell.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Longtao Ren, Jun Liu, Yajun Zhao, Yan Wang, Xiwen Lu, Mingyue Zhou, Guoxin Zhang, Wen Liu, Haijun Xu, Xiaoming Sun
Summary: Constructing high performance electrocatalysts, such as the single atomic catalyst of Fe-N-4 moiety doping periphery with S (Fe-NSC), can effectively enhance lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) adsorption and facilitate sulfur conversion, improving the energy density and cycle life of rechargeable lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. By modifying the graphene oxide supported Fe-NSC catalyst (Fe-NSC@GO) to the commercial separator, Li-S cells exhibit high discharge capacity and excellent cyclability, with 1156 mAh g(-1) at 1 C rate and a low capacity decay of only 0.022% per cycle over 1000 cycles. This work provides new insights into structural tuning of electrocatalysts to improve the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bin Qiu, Lizhuan Xie, Guoqiang Zhang, Kejing Cheng, Zhangwen Lin, Wen Liu, Chuanxin He, Peixin Zhang, Hongwei Mi
Summary: This study introduces an additive called trimethyl phosphate (TMP) into the electrolyte of zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), which improves the stability of the zinc-ion solvation shell, suppresses side reactions and dendrite growth, and enhances the cycling lifespan and temperature range of the batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaolin Li, Chi Zhang, Min Qing, Da Chen, Xiao Hu Wang, Rui Li, Bang Lin Li, Hong Qun Luo, Nian Bing Li, Wen Liu
Summary: The optimum electrocatalysts for energy conversion and storage are essential for cost-effective and environmentally friendly technologies. This study investigates two types of core-shell electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in acid and alkali electrolytes. The cobalt@cobalt phosphide nanoparticles catalyst (Co@CoP/CNT) grown on carbon nanotubes demonstrates high activity for HER, while the in situ formed cobalt@cobalt oxide (Co@Co3O4/CNT) catalyst shows decreased performance due to the metal-metal oxide interaction. DFT simulation reveals the underlying mechanisms of the core-shell catalysts' activity and selectivity, shedding new light on catalyst material design for intermediate-selective electrocatalytic reactions.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiangrong Jin, Yajie Li, Hao Sun, Xiangxiang Gao, Jiazhan Li, Zhi Lu, Wen Liu, Xiaoming Sun
Summary: We demonstrate a P-doping strategy to increase the activity of Fe-N-C catalyst via a feasible one-pot method. The P atom is bonded with the N in Fe-N-4 site through C atoms. The Fe-NCP catalyst shows a higher half-wave potential and peak power density compared to Fe-NC and commercial Pt/C catalysts, indicating its potential application in HT-PEMFCs.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Wang, Pengkun Zou, Longtao Ren, Shi Wang, Yan Wang, Ziyi Huang, Zhaoxia Hou, Zheheng Jiang, Xiwen Lu, Tiantian Lu, Lixiang Guan, Lifeng Hou, Chengkai Yang, Wen Liu, Yinghui Wei
Summary: This review evaluates the advantages and existing challenges of composite Li electrodes with a focus on thickness, and summarizes the design principles and fundamental requirements for ultrathin composite Li electrodes in the future. It aims to serve as a handbook for comprehensive understanding and reliable fabrication of advanced composite Li electrodes.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Longtao Ren, Xin Cao, Yan Wang, Mingyue Zhou, Wen Liu, Haijun Xu, Henghui Zhou, Xiaoming Sun
Summary: A facile and scalable approach was developed to prepare 3D porous and Li-rich Sn-Li alloy scaffolds for homogeneous Li plating/stripping under high current density. The Li-rich Sn-Li alloy scaffolds not only guide uniform Li deposition without dendrites formation, but also replenish active Li to improve cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuping Zhang, Jianyang Wu, Guangyu Zhao, Jing Chen, Huanfang Yang, Xiaorui Jiang, Miao Li, Bin Wu, Wen Liu, Henghui Zhou, Hailei Zhao
Summary: By surface coating and heat annealing LiCoO2 with Li2CoP2O7, the high-voltage performance of LiCoO2 can be improved, achieving high-voltage stability and high lithium-ion conductivity.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun Liu, Longtao Ren, Yan Wang, Xiwen Lu, Mingyue Zhou, Wen Liu
Summary: Aqueous polysulfide/iodide redox flow battery shows great potential in grid-scale energy storage due to its high solubility of active materials, flexible designability, and low cost. However, the poor electrochemical activity of polysulfide hinders its commercial application. In this study, self-supported NiCo2S4 nanoneedle arrays on carbon paper were synthesized, which possess excellent adsorption and electrocatalytic properties for polysulfide and promote the electrocatalytic process of iodide, achieving bifunctional catalysis. The redox flow battery with NiCo2S4@CP electrode exhibits a peak power density of 82.4 mW cm(-2) and ultra-long cycle stability, operating stably for over 3400 hours at a current density of 10 mA cm(-2).
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Longtao Ren, Jun Liu, Abdul Hameed Pato, Yan Wang, Xiwen Lu, Imran Ali Chandio, Mingyue Zhou, Wen Liu, Haijun Xu, Xiaoming Sun
Summary: This review summarizes the recent advances in the design, synthesis, and application of nanoarray (NA) structures in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The NA structures have emerged as efficient and durable electrodes in Li-S batteries due to their advantages of no additives/binders, buffer of volume change, high sulfur loading, and suppression of lithium dendrites.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyu Xia, Yajun Zhao, Yi Zhao, Minggui Xu, Wen Liu, Xiaoming Sun
Summary: In this study, a high-performance cathode material Mo-MnO2 was prepared for AZIBs, achieving a higher specific capacity. The ex-situ structural analysis and theoretical calculation revealed the crucial role of the dopant in enhancing the electronic conductivity and promoting the redox reaction.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Zhang, Haiqi Gao, Shijun Xiao, Jinyu Li, Tianli Ma, Qian Wang, Wen Liu, Shi Wang
Summary: In this study, a composite solid-state polymer electrolyte based on ceramic nanowires was prepared through scandium-initiated in-situ ring-opening polymerization. The electrolyte exhibits good ionic conductivity and low interfacial resistance, enabling good interfacial contact between the components of the solid-state cells. The in-situ polymerization method used in this study provides a promising direction for advancing the development of high-performance CSEs.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Orkun Furat, Donal P. Finegan, Zhenzhen Yang, Matthias Neumann, Sangwook Kim, Tanvir R. Tanim, Peter Weddle, Kandler Smith, Volker Schmidt
Summary: The operating temperature has a significant impact on the degradation behavior of batteries. This study investigates the structural degradation of lithium-ion positive electrodes under different operating temperatures, and finds that particle porosity increases with higher cycling temperature, while particle surface area remains similar across different cycling-temperature aging conditions.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junyan Li, Ming Lu, Weijia Zheng, Wei Zhang
Summary: MXenes are two-dimensional materials with unique structures and properties, which have attracted significant scientific interest. Ion intercalation, as an important mechanism, plays a crucial role in regulating the electronic and chemical properties of MXene materials. This review provides an overview of the interaction events between ions and MXenes, including advanced characterization techniques, influencing factors, mechanisms, and functionalization roles of ion intercalation.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhengtai Zha, Tianjiang Sun, Diantao Li, Tao Ma, Weijia Zhang, Zhanliang Tao
Summary: A novel zwitterion additive is developed to improve the electrochemical performance and cycling stability of aqueous zinc batteries. The zwitterion forms a stable solid electrolyte interphase on the electrode surface, isolating the zinc anode from the electrolytes and enabling fast zinc ion migration. The proposed electrolyte shows promising results in symmetric cells and full cells, with long cycling stability and high capacity retention.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nyung Joo Kong, Myeong Seon Kim, Jae Hyun Park, Jongbok Kim, Jungho Jin, Hyun-Wook Lee, Seok Ju Kang
Summary: Polymeric conducting binders have significant research value as they can serve as both binders and conducting agents, increasing the proportion of active materials in batteries and the volumetric energy density. This study explores the potential of a composite of PEDOT:PSS and polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a high-performing binder for silicon anodes. The addition of PEG polymer enhances the conductivity of PEDOT:PSS and improves the mechanical properties of the silicon anode, resulting in extended cycle endurance. The use of operando optical microscopy allows for direct observation of the binder's operation. Consequently, the bifunctional PEDOT:PSS/PEG binder shows promise for high-performance lithium-ion battery binders.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yangze Huang, Lixuan Zhang, Jiawen Ji, Chenyang Cai, Yu Fu
Summary: This study proposed a novel temperature-dependent viscoelastic liquid electrolyte and a hollow transition bi-metal selenide as the sulfur host material to address the issues in Li-S batteries. The experiments showed promising results in stabilizing the anode and improving cycling performance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ao Yu, Wei Zhang, Nimanyu Joshi, Yang Yang
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of research progress in ZIB anodes, including protective coating layers on zinc surfaces and intercalated anode materials. By designing protective coating layers and selecting appropriate intercalated anode materials, the inherent limitations of zinc metal anode can be overcome, leading to improved reliability and performance of ZIBs.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Wang, Yumiao Tian, Konghua Yang, Chenhui Ma, Wenqiang Lu, Xiaofei Bian, Nan Chen, Heng Jiang, Yan Li, Xing Meng, Pengyue Gao, Dong Zhang, Fei Du
Summary: Researchers developed a new sandwich deposition approach using boron nitride layer as a current collector, which enhances the performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Jun Lee, Dongwoo Kang, Dong Yeol Hyeon, Dong Seok Kim, Suyoon Eom, Su Hwan Jeong, Dong Park Lee, Dawon Baek, Jou-Hyeon Ahn, Gyeong Hee Ryu, Kwi-Il Park, San Moon, Joo-Hyung Kim
Summary: This study utilizes the ice-templating method to create a self-supporting three-dimensional hierarchical porous structure, which effectively inhibits sodium dendrite growth and improves the performance and longevity of sodium-metal batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yifan Yu, Meng Lei, Yangyang Liu, Keyi Chen, Chuanzhong Lai, Jiulin Hu, Chilin Li
Summary: Metal fluorides as conversion-reaction cathodes have advantages such as low cost, environmentally friendly, and high energy density. In this study, a hydroxyl-rich copper fluoride (Cu2(OH)3F) was proposed as a conversion cathode, coupled with an electrolyte additive engineering, to address the poor reversibility issue. The presence of OH in Cu2(OH)3F enables effective suppression of Cu+ dissolution, resulting in better reaction reversibility and kinetics.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2024)
