Review
Electrochemistry
Lingchen Kong, Yu Li, Wei Feng
Summary: As global energy policy shifts towards renewable energy, lithium batteries have become a focus due to their advantages over other batteries. Safety promotion is urgent as energy density increases. Various strategies such as design and modification of battery components are discussed in this review to suppress thermal runaway and improve safety.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jeffrey S. Horner, Grace Whang, Igor V. Kolesnichenko, Timothy N. Lambert, Bruce S. Dunn, Scott A. Roberts
Summary: Conversion cathode materials are of interest for secondary batteries due to their high theoretical energy and power density, but practical application is limited by issues such as poor cyclability. A pseudo-two-dimensional model has been developed for FeS2, a material that undergoes intercalation followed by conversion during discharge, revealing that solid-state diffusion and electrical transport limitations through the converted shell material are the leading loss mechanisms. Additionally, simulations comparing polydisperse and monodisperse systems show that polydispersity has minimal effect on intercalation behavior but leads to capacity loss during the conversion reaction.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alice J. Merryweather, Quentin Jacquet, Steffen P. Emge, Christoph Schnedermann, Akshay Rao, Clare P. Grey
Summary: Understanding the ion intercalation and degradation mechanisms is crucial for developing high-rate battery electrodes. Operando optical scattering microscopy is used to study single-particle kinetic state-of-charge heterogeneities and cracking in high-rate Li-ion anode materials. This study demonstrates the power of optical scattering microscopy in tracking rapid non-equilibrium processes that would be inaccessible with established characterization techniques.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun-bing Chen, De-zhao Peng, Jia-feng Zhang, Jin-tian Zou, Xiao-wei Wang, Guan-jun Ji, Peng-fei Li, Bao Zhang
Summary: The exploration of stable anode materials is a fundamental issue for developing high-performance lithium-ion batteries. In this study, a novel lacelike TiP2O7 submicro-spheres with bracket C compounds (TiP2O7@C) were synthesized, which demonstrated excellent reversible Li-ion storage capacity and optimized electron transfer kinetics.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Grace Whang, David S. Ashby, Aliya S. Lapp, Yi-Chieh Hsieh, Danielle M. Butts, Igor Kolesnichenko, Pu-Wei Wu, Timothy N. Lambert, A. Alec Talin, Bruce S. Dunn
Summary: This study investigates the rechargeable Li-FeS2 system using various characterization techniques and an ionic liquid electrolyte. The results reveal new reaction pathways and products during the initial lithiation and subsequent cycling of FeS2. It is found that Li2S and hexagonal FeS are formed as intermediate phases during the initial lithiation, and greigite (Fe3S4) is produced as a charge product during the rechargeable reaction, which differs from previous reports. The formation of Fe3S4 is dependent on temperature and the availability of sulfur. Upon further cycling, Fe3S4 transforms to a lower sulfur content iron sulfide phase. The findings highlight the importance of retaining sulfur in the active material for capacity retention.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yun Zhao, Yuqiong Kang, John Wozny, Jian Lu, Hao Du, Chenglei Li, Tao Li, Feiyu Kang, Naser Tavajohi, Baohua Li
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), are essential for future electric vehicles and energy storage systems. While the recycling of spent SIBs and LIBs face similar environmental and economic challenges, the recycling of SIBs is more economically demanding. Proactive strategies must be implemented during the early commercialization stage to ensure easy recycling, low operation costs, and optimal efficiency of SIBs. This Perspective article provides an overview of the components of SIBs, discusses recycling strategies, and highlights the challenges and future prospects of SIB recycling.
NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xishan Zhao, De-An Zhang, Chuxiao Sun, Jiajun Liu, Tianming Zhao, Meng Wang, Yutong Song, Haowen Xu, Qi Wang
Summary: In this study, hollow S/FeS2@CNTs microspheres were synthesized by loading sulfur into hollow FeS2 microspheres with carbon nanotubes. The resulting cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries exhibited high initial discharge capacity and excellent long-term cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muhammad Alief Irham, Oktaviardi Bityasmawan Abdillah, Darul Roni Rodiansyah, Fakhrian Hanif Tejo Baskoro, Haerul Fahmi, Takashi Ogi, Ferry Iskandar
Summary: In this study, a high-performance FeS2 supercapacitor was synthesized by incorporating polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) to solve the limitations of FeS2. PVP prevented dendritic expansion and acted as a binding material, while facilitating a one-step synthesis process. The FeS2/PVP nanocomposite exhibited superior electrochemical properties with high specific capacity and energy density.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jorge A. Cardenas, John P. Bullivant, Igor V. Kolesnichenko, Devin J. Roach, Michael A. Gallegos, Eric N. Coker, Timothy N. Lambert, Eric Allcorn, A. Alec Talin, Adam W. Cook, Katharine L. Harrison
Summary: This study systematically investigates the impact of ink solid concentration on electrode performance using direct-ink-write (DIW) printing of FeS2 inks. It is found that highly concentrated FeS2 inks can achieve optimized battery performance, and custom-form wave-shaped electrodes demonstrate similar performance to planar configurations, showing the feasibility of printing onto complex geometries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongchao Zhang, Qinghong Huang, Xue Xia, Yanjun Shi, Yong-Miao Shen, Juan Xu, Zhidong Chen, Jianyu Cao
Summary: Aqueous organic flow batteries (AOFBs) hold great promise for large-scale energy storage applications. This study introduces highly efficient single-molecule redox-targeting (SMRT) reactions to increase the energy density of AOFBs by overcoming the low solubility of organic solutes in aqueous solution.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hechun Wei, Wei Huang, Ketong Luo, Yanqun Huang, Shengkui Zhong, Dongliang Yan
Summary: Hollow Ni0.75Zn0.25Fe2O4 nanospheres with PVP-assisted hydrothermal strategy were successfully fabricated and displayed good dispersibility and high specific surface area. The nanospheres also demonstrated satisfactory cycle life and rate performance as a lithium ion battery negative electrode.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fei Zhang, Miaomiao Wu, Xingchao Wang, Qian Xiang, Yan Wu, Juan Ding, Ying Sun
Summary: This study reports a novel organic electrode material, hexalithium salt of mellitic acid (Li6C12O12), which shows promising characteristics including low cost, high capacity, non-toxicity, and environmental friendliness for lithium-ion batteries (LIB) and dual-ion batteries (DIB). The electrochemical and spectroscopic analysis confirmed a reversible coordination reaction mechanism based on carboxylic carbonyl and Li+ ions. Li6C12O12 achieved large reversible capacities of 730 mA h g(-1) at 0.21 A/g and 372 mA h g(-1) even at 2 A/g. Moreover, Li6C12O12 electrode exhibited excellent performance in full LIB and DIB, showing high capacity and cycling stability. This work provides a new perspective on designing and tailoring organic electrode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries and dual-ion batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
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
Engineering, Environmental
Hammad Al-Shammari, Siamak Farhad
Summary: This study utilizes Stokes' law to separate the mixed cathode and anode active materials, focusing on physical separation to avoid damaging the morphology and composition of electrode active materials.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Tahoura Kazemizadeh, Mehdi Pourabdoli
Summary: A porous silicon-carbon composite was synthesized using mechanical activation method, which promoted the decomposition reaction of raw materials and facilitated the formation of carbon structure. The electrical resistivity of the composite was reduced, indicating improved conductivity.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ling Lin, Kai Wang, Abhishek Sarkar, Christian Njel, Guruprakash Karkera, Qingsong Wang, Raheleh Azmi, Maximilian Fichtner, Horst Hahn, Simon Schweidler, Ben Breitung
Summary: Two new types of single-phase high-entropy sulfides (HESs) with homogeneously mixed solid solution structures were successfully synthesized by a facile method. The desired metal to sulfur ratio for different stoichiometries of HESs can be easily tuned using metal sulfides, pure metals, and sulfur as precursors. The HESs show high specific capacities and excellent rate capabilities as electrode materials for reversible electrochemical energy storage in secondary Li-ion batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lei Wang, Mohammad Torkamanzadeh, Ahmad Majed, Yuan Zhang, Qingsong Wang, Ben Breitung, Guang Feng, Michael Naguib, Volker Presser
Summary: Electrochemical ion separation is a promising technology for recovering valuable ionic species from water. This study investigates the selective behavior of Ti3C2Tz MXene towards alkali and alkaline earth cations. The results show that Ti3C2Tz exhibits a time-dependent selectivity feature, preferring K+ in the early stage and ultimately preferring Ca2+ and Mg2+.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abhishek Sarkar, Benedikt Eggert, Ralf Witte, Johanna Lill, Leonardo Velasco, Qingsong Wang, Janhavika Sonar, Katharina Ollefs, Subramshu S. Bhattacharya, Richard A. Brand, Heiko Wende, Frank M. F. de Groot, Oliver Clemens, Horst Hahn, Robert Kruk
Summary: High entropy oxides (HEOs) are a type of functional materials composed of multiple principal cations. This study investigates the cation occupation in spinel HEOs and finds a significant deviation from the previous assumptions. The results have direct correlations with the magnetic properties and provide an alternative viewpoint on ionic arrangement in HEOs, which is of fundamental interest for predicting and designing their structure-dependent functionalities.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanjiao Ma, Yang Hu, Yohanes Pramudya, Thomas Diemant, Qingsong Wang, Damian Goonetilleke, Yushu Tang, Bei Zhou, Horst Hahn, Wolfgang Wenzel, Maximilian Fichtner, Yuan Ma, Ben Breitung, Torsten Brezesinski
Summary: In this study, the high-entropy concept is applied to Mn-HCF materials, significantly improving the cycling performance and stability of sodium-ion batteries.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanyan Cui, Parvathy Anitha Sukkurji, Kai Wang, Raheleh Azmi, Alexandra M. Nunn, Horst Hahn, Ben Breitung, Yin-Ying Ting, Piotr M. Kowalski, Payam Kaghazchi, Qingsong Wang, Simon Schweidler, Miriam Botros
Summary: With the recent development of high entropy materials, an alternative approach to develop advanced functional materials with distinctive properties that show improved values compared to conventional materials has been provided. High entropy fluorides (HEFs) have been successfully synthesized and utilized as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, exhibiting high specific capacities and improved electrochemical properties. By altering the elemental composition, new materials with improved electrochemical performance can be designed.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaomin Zhang, Danqing Jin, Chuanyu Guo, Longwei Ke, Na Li, Xiaopei Zhang, Kui Xu, Kun Rui, Huijuan Lin, Yu Zhang, Lin Wang, Jixin Zhu
Summary: In this study, dendrite-free lithium deposition is achieved in anode materials by using modified three-dimensional reduced graphene oxide (VOx@rGO). The modified electrode exhibits stable cycling performance and low nucleation overpotential, indicating its potential for improving the lifespan of lithium batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiao Huang, Jiawen Tang, Yongjian Zhou, Kun Rui, Xin Ao, Yan Yang, Bingbing Tian
Summary: LLZO is a promising candidate for high-safety solid-state batteries. However, preparing dense LLZO with high conductivity is challenging. This study demonstrates a pellet on gravel sintering strategy, which successfully produces dense LLZO solid electrolytes without special equipment. The competition between lithium loss and grain densification is studied, and the effects of particle surface energy, Li-loss amount, and initial excess Li2O amount are uncovered. The optimized craft platform for preparing dense LLZO solid electrolytes is provided. The resultant LLZO pellets show good performance and are applied in practical batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aoming Huang, Xiaomin Zhang, Qiao Zhang, Yao Zhang, Zhongyuan Ma, Huijuan Lin, Xiao Huang, Kun Rui, Jixin Zhu
Summary: This study presents a strategy to improve the performance of silicon-based lithium-ion storage materials by using a metallic vanadium oxide matrix. The results show that the spatially confined composites enabled by the metallic matrix have enhanced electron conduction and lithium-ion diffusion, leading to improved lithium storage performance. The materials demonstrate high initial Coulombic efficiency and specific capacity, and when combined with a commercial cathode, they exhibit impressive specific energy.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wei Cao, Yan Luo, Yiming Dai, Xin Wang, Kaili Wu, Huijuan Lin, Kun Rui, Jixin Zhu
Summary: A simple and cost-effective strategy of constructing a reduced graphene oxide (RGO)wrapped polyurethane (PU) sponge sensor is reported. The flexible sensor exhibits satisfactory sensing performance with high sensitivity, wide compression strain range, and reliable stability. It can be applied to monitor human movements and identify the weight of objects.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuang Hou, Ansai Zhang, Qi Zhou, Yingjie Wen, Sixie Zhang, Linfeng Su, Xinjie Huang, Tian Wang, Kun Rui, Cheng Wang, Huiling Liu, Zhiyi Lu, Peilei He
Summary: Developing highly efficient electrocatalysts is crucial for energy conversion systems. Interface engineering, through density functional theory (DFT) calculations, is shown to enhance the electrocatalytic activity. FeP-CoP heterostructures, synthesized through a metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) confined-phosphorization method, exhibit the lowest overpotential for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and improved long-term stability due to the synergistic effect between FeP and CoP.
Article
Physics, Applied
Yisha Wang, Kui Xu, Qiao Zhang, Longwei Ke, Yiming Dai, Yan Yan, Kun Rui, Huijuan Lin, Jixin Zhu
Summary: This study presents a rapid microwave-assisted carbothermal synthesis method to produce ultrasmall metal oxide nanoparticles on a carbon cloth. The resulting modified carbon cloth shows excellent performance as a lithiophilic framework, indicating the potential for a safe battery system.
APPLIED PHYSICS REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kai Wang, Weibo Hua, Xiaohui Huang, David Stenzel, Junbo Wang, Ziming Ding, Yanyan Cui, Qingsong Wang, Helmut Ehrenberg, Ben Breitung, Christian Kuebel, Xiaoke Mu
Summary: High entropy oxides (HEOs) with chemically disordered multi-cation structure have attracted significant attention as negative electrode materials for batteries. However, the mechanisms behind their outstanding electrochemical performance and the so-called 'cocktail effect' have not been fully understood. In this study, the authors investigate the behavior of each element in the HEO Mg0.2Co0.2Ni0.2Cu0.2Zn0.2O during electrochemical reaction and connect it to the nanoscale structure, revealing the multi-cations synergy and explaining the 'cocktail effect'. The findings demonstrate the importance of elemental diversity in optimizing multi-cation electrode materials for batteries.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Soeren L. Dreyer, Ruizhuo Zhang, Junbo Wang, Aleksandr Kondrakov, Qingsong Wang, Torsten Brezesinski, Juergen Janek
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries are being extensively studied and commercialized as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Na-deficient P2-type layered oxides are promising cathode materials due to their fast sodium diffusion and high charge/discharge rates. However, a structural transition and capacity degradation occur when sodium is extracted at high potentials. This study investigates the acoustic emission (AE) of P2-type layered oxide cathodes with varying entropy, revealing a relationship between entropy, phase transition, and detected AE signals.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mainul Akhtar, Hafssa Arraghraghi, Sylvia Kunz, Qingsong Wang, Matteo Bianchini
Summary: Polyanionic compounds NVPF3-2yO2y have shown great potential as cathode materials for Na-ion batteries. However, the solid-state synthesis of NVPF3-2yO2y compounds has been controversial. In this work, a new reaction pathway using pyrophosphate precursor was used to successfully synthesize phase pure NVPF3-2yO2y compounds, and their performance was verified.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Stefanie Arnold, Antonio Gentile, Yunjie Li, Qingsong Wang, Stefano Marchionna, Riccardo Ruffo, Volker Presser
Summary: Due to their versatile properties and excellent electrical conductivity, MXenes have become attractive materials for alkali metal-ion batteries. In this study, the optimized antimony/MXene hybrid electrodes were achieved for high-performance sodium-ion batteries through variation of the synthesis parameters and material design strategy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
