Review
Chemistry, Physical
Saswati Santra, Verena Streibel, Ian D. Sharp
Summary: The transition from a global economy dependent on fossil fuels to one based on sustainable energy conversion technologies is the primary challenge of the day. Earth-abundant bifunctional transition metal catalysts, especially those based on molybdenum (Mo), show great promise in reducing cost, simplifying systems, and providing prospects for accelerated scaling and sustainable material reuse. This comprehensive review focuses on recent progress in Mo-based multifunctional catalysts, discussing various formations and structures, as well as emerging trends and opportunities in this promising materials space.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Ding, Run Jiang, Jialin Wu, Minghui Xing, Zelong Qiao, Xiaofei Zeng, Shitao Wang, Dapeng Cao
Summary: This study successfully synthesized the heterostructure of nickel nitride and ceria on nickel foam, showing excellent hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution performance. Ceria plays different roles in the hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution processes. The study reveals the different catalytic mechanisms of ceria in boosting the hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution activities of nickel nitride, providing useful guidance for designing high-performance bifunctional catalysts.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weiwen Wang, Lu Zhang, Chen Gao, Huang Zhu, Xing Yang, Chong Cheng, Xikui Liu, Shuang Li
Summary: In this study, a stable Mo-based catalyst was fabricated by pyrolysis of Mo, Ni adsorbed two-dimensional covalent organic framework (COF). The derived catalyst, Mo2C-MoNi4@NC, showed excellent HER activity and remarkable stability due to the protective effect of the nitrogen-doped graphene shell layer.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhen Hu, Jian Chen, Peiyao Pan, Chao Liu, Jingming Zeng, Yang Ou, Xiaopeng Qi, Tongxiang Liang
Summary: Exploration for an earth-rich and competent electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a significant and challenging approach to confronting the resources shortage and environmental crisis. Porous N-doped Mo2C@C (N-Mo2C@C) nanoparticles self-encapsulated in nanospheres are presented as a high-performing HER electrocatalyst fabricated through a one-pot solvothermal method followed by hydrogen calcination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiang Wang, Xu Han, Ruifeng Du, Congcong Xing, Xueqiang Qi, Zhifu Liang, Pablo Guardia, Jordi Arbiol, Andreu Cabot, Junshan Li
Summary: This article reports a simple approach for preparing nitride composite materials using a metal-organic framework sacrificial template, and demonstrates the excellent catalytic performance and corrosion resistance of these composite materials in seawater splitting. By supporting cobalt molybdenum nitride catalyst on nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets, high current density can be achieved at low overpotentials, providing potential for cost-effective implementation of water electrolysis technology.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pradnya M. Bodhankar, Pradip B. Sarawade, Prashant Kumar, Ajayan Vinu, Aniruddha P. Kulkarni, Chandrakant D. Lokhande, Dattatray S. Dhawale
Summary: This review discusses the recent research progress in nanostructured metal phosphide-based catalysts for electrochemical water splitting. These catalysts exhibit unconventional physicochemical properties and offer high turnover frequency, improved efficiency, and stability. Through experimental and theoretical investigations, this review explores the catalytic activity and synthetic strategies of these catalysts. The challenges and future outlook in the field of metal phosphide-based catalysts for water electrolysis are also addressed.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Isilda Amorim, Lifeng Liu
Summary: This review article provides a brief account of the latest developments in transition metal telluride-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Various strategies, such as nanostructure engineering, composition engineering, and heterostructuring/hybridization, are discussed for improving catalytic performance. Future research perspectives on TMT-based catalysts are also outlined.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wijnand Marquart, Shaine Raseale, Gonzalo Prieto, Anna Zimina, Bidyut Bikash Sarma, Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt, Michael Claeys, Nico Fischer
Summary: Four Mo-based catalysts prepared via three different synthesis techniques show high efficiency in CO2 activation, with oxidation of carbides only occurring at high temperatures and concentrations.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Gong, Xiao Mu, Qiang Li, Lei Ma, Yucong Xiong, Rong Li
Summary: An efficient electrocatalyst NC@Mo2C@MoS2-(Ni) was designed for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in water electrolysis, showing good catalytic performance in both acidic and basic media. This work not only fabricates a catalyst for hydrogen evolution, but also provides a method to design more efficient functional electrocatalysts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongdong Wang, Yue Liu, Lili Liu, Dongfan Shan, Guixin Shen, Shanlong Peng, Heng Zhang, Xindong Wang
Summary: A three-dimensional multilevel nanoarray electrode with superaerophobicity was designed and fabricated, inspired by the underwater superaerophobicity of fish scales, to solve the bubble shielding effect in electrochemical reactions. The electrode exhibited outstanding electrocatalytic activity and durability, making it a promising catalyst for electrochemical water splitting.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Le Chai, Shuling Liu, Shaotong Pei, Chao Wang
Summary: This paper presents a series of cobalt-nickel phosphide films electrodeposited on nickel foam substrates, exhibiting good catalytic activity in alkaline solutions for both the hydrogen evolution reaction and water oxidation reaction. The electrodes show low overpotentials and steep Tafel slopes, with potential applications in electrolyzing water for hydrogen production.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huajie Niu, Qingyan Wang, Chuanxue Huang, Mengyang Zhang, Yu Yan, Tong Liu, Wei Zhou
Summary: Water electrolysis is an effective method for large-scale clean hydrogen production, but it consumes a significant amount of electric energy. This review discusses the progress and challenges of noble metal-based heterogeneous electrocatalysts used in water electrolysis for hydrogen production. Strategies for developing efficient catalysts, such as alloying and interface engineering, are also summarized.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liangliang Feng, Shuainan Li, Danyang He, Liyun Cao, Guodong Li, Penghui Guo, Jianfeng Huang
Summary: A novel heterostructured VN/Mo2C nanoparticle synthesized by a one-step pyrolysis method exhibits excellent performance in the hydrogen evolution reaction, with low overpotentials and remarkable catalytic durability. The outstanding performance is primarily attributed to increased catalytically active sites, enhanced electronic interaction effects, and improved electrical conductivity.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yulu Ge, Zhenhua Lyu, Mariana Marcos-Hernandez, Dino Villagran
Summary: This article reports a metal-free porphyrin-based two-dimensional crystalline covalent organic polymer with outstanding bifunctional electrocatalytic performance for water splitting, providing a sustainable alternative to high-quality metal electrocatalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Waleed Yaseen, Meng Xie, Bashir Adegbemiga Yusuf, Yuanguo Xu, Nabi Ullah, Madiha Rafiq, Amjid Ali, Jimin Xie
Summary: The study developed an optimized catalyst using different carbon sources, showing low overpotential for the hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions. This highlights the importance of optimizing the interface structure engineering for improving overall water splitting performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Tong, Qian-Qian Yang, Shuai Li, Le-Le Zhang, Wei-Jie Zeng, Yan-Wei Ding, Liangdong Fan, Hai-Wei Liang
Summary: This study reports a simple, general, and controllable method for preparing porous carbons by converting small organic molecules into organic molecular salts followed by pyrolysis. The strong electrostatic force in organic molecular salts ensures the formation of carbons under high-temperature pyrolysis, while metal moieties can evolve into in-situ templates or activators to create nanopores. The modular nature of organic molecular salts allows easy control of porosity and chemical doping. Sulfur-doped carbon prepared using this method can serve as a support material for catalyst preparation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng Zhu, Xiaojuan Jiao, Wenwei Wang, Haiwei Chen, Fengjiao Li
Summary: To achieve stable cycling of high-voltage cathode and high efficiency for Li metal batteries, a novel ester diluent-based localized high-concentration electrolyte (LHCE) was successfully applied. The high-concentration electrolyte retains its oxidation resistance after dilution. The optimized physical properties and robust SEI film enable superior long-term operation with a high-voltage cathode, achieving over 99.5% Coulombic efficiency in Li||Cu cells. This strategy demonstrates the effectiveness of developing ester diluents for LHCEs in lithium metal batteries.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mingjuan Sun, Fengjiao Li, Yanhui Cui, Xiaolin Zhao, Haiwei Chen, Shuting Liang
Summary: Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) has been synthesized efficiently and mild by the electrochemical method using urea and methanol as starting materials. The highest DMC yield of 50.4% with 100% selectivity was achieved under optimized conditions. This method also successfully synthesized other important organic carbonates.
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Belvin Thomas, Chaoyun Tang, Maricely Ramirez-Hernandez, Tewodros Asefa
Summary: The incorporation of bismuth (Bi) into cobalt borates produces highly effective electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and the catalytic activity of Bi-doped cobalt borates can be further improved by pyrolyzing them in an argon atmosphere.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Tong, Liangdong Fan, Hai -Wei Liang
Summary: Improving cost-effectiveness in proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells through the use of platinum (Pt) alloy nanoparticles as cathode catalysts is a clear objective. Recent research has focused on tailoring disordered structures into ordered intermetallic structures to enhance the performance and durability of alloy catalysts. This mini-review provides an overview of the current understanding of the formation mechanism of intermetallic nanoparticle catalysts and highlights advancements in synthesis methods for better size and composition control. Controversies surrounding the ordering effect of intermetallic nanoparticle catalysts are discussed, emphasizing the critical significance of ordered structures in developing advanced alloy catalysts.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fengjiao Li, Naveed Mushtaq, Tong Su, Yanhui Cui, Jiajia Huang, Mingjuan Sun, Manish Singh, Xiaolin Zhao, Kristina Maliutina, Yu Zhang, Chuanxin He, Ming Yang, Bin Zhu, Liangdong Fan
Summary: In this study, a unique hybrid catalyst composed of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube (NCNT) grown on La0.8Sr0.2Ti0.65Fe0.35O3-delta perovskite oxide (LSTFO/NCNT) was developed as a bifunctional ORR and OER electrocatalyst for zinc-air batteries. The optimized LSTFO/NCNT hybrid exhibited outstanding bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis performances with a characteristic potential gap (Delta E) of 0.76 V. The homemade zinc-air batteries using LSTFO/NCNT as an air electrode catalyst demonstrated reliable electrochemical performances with high peak power density and cycling stability, achieving a final round-trip efficiency of 62.8% at 10 mA cm(-2) during 123 cycles.
MATERIALS TODAY NANO
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaolin Zhao, Fengjiao Li, Shuting Liang, Shuyuan Liu, Mingjuan Sun, Yanhui Cui, Bin Chi
Summary: In this study, a hollow spherical LaNiO3 perovskite material was synthesized and showed excellent performance in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and urea oxidation reaction (UOR), making it a potential candidate for urea-assisted Zn-air batteries and urea splitting.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shuyuan Liu, Luyang Han, Qunli Cheng, Peipei Wang, Yu Zhang, Fengjiao Li, Linlin Liu
Summary: In this study, a distributed regenerative cooling system using supercritical aviation kerosene and distributed supply of water is evaluated and compared with a conventional regenerative cooling system. The results show that the distributed system has better thermal performance, with higher heat transfer coefficient and heat absorption capacity. Moreover, increasing the secondary injection ratio of water can further reduce coke content and increase the heat transfer coefficient.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuting Liang, Jie Yang, Fengjiao Li, Shunbi Xie, Na Song, Liang Hu
Summary: This paper focuses on the latest research printing technology and broad application for flexible liquid metal (LM) materials. The precision of liquid metal printing on the devices was improved to 10 nm through various printing methods. The development of novel liquid metal inks has enhanced the recovery, rapid printing, conductivity, and strain resistance. Liquid metals also show promise in the applications of biochemical sensors, photocatalysts, composite materials, driving machines, and electrode materials.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shiyi Luo, Rui Yang, Yuanjing Meng, Kristina Maliutina, Manish Singh, Te-Wei Chiu, Liangdong Fan
Summary: In this work, a one-step low temperature sintering technology was proposed to prepare doped ceria electrolyte-based solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) by adding 3 mol% of Li2O sintering aid. Super low temperature sintering allows the direct application of nanoporous Ni-based cermet anode and hierarchical SrNb0.1Fe0.9O3 cathode with improved catalytic activities, which improves SOFC efficiency.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fengjiao Li, Xiaoming Zhang, Shuting Liang, Mingjuan Sun, Xiaolin Zhao, Haiwei Chen, Yanhui Cui
Summary: Urea splitting for hydrogen production has attracted attention for energy-saving purposes. This study developed cost-effective composites of Ni nanoparticles anchored on 2D porous carbon nanosheets, which exhibited excellent urea oxidation reaction (UOR) performance. The optimized 4-Ni/CS catalyst showed low potential and Tafel slope, and the overall urea splitting cell with 4-Ni/CS as the anode catalyst achieved significant voltage reduction compared to pure water splitting. The enhanced performance of 4-Ni/CS was attributed to its larger specific area, abundant active sites, defects, and faster mass transfer.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yumeng Li, Belvin Thomas, Chaoyun Tang, Tewodros Asefa
Summary: Controlling the ratio of metals in MOFs can alter the structures and tailor the electrocatalytic properties. In this study, a series of Co-Ni bimetallic MOFs with different aspect ratios were synthesized using a simple, low temperature route. Among them, the Co15Ni1-MOF exhibited the highest electrocatalytic performance for OER in alkaline solution.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiajia Huang, Tong Su, Huibin Zhao, Fengjiao Li, Te-Wei Chiu, Manish Singh, Qixing Wu, Liangdong Fan
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive strategy combining nanoarchitecture synthesis, nanoparticle exsolution design, and hybrid phase assembly with multi-interfacial interaction was proposed to fabricate highly efficient Ruddlesden-Popper composite materials. The composite catalyst LSFCN-R600 showed the best OER activity and reliable performance, indicating its potential application in various reactions and energy technologies.
Article
Electrochemistry
Abdul Qayoom Mugheri, Shaista Khan, Ali Asghar Sangah, Aijaz Ahmed Bhutto, Muhammad Younis Laghari, Nadeem Ahmed Mugheri, Asif Ali Jamali, Arsalan Ahmed Mugheri, Nagji Sodho, Abdul Waheed Mastoi, Aftab Kandhro
Summary: Green hydrogen has the potential to transition to a pollution-free energy infrastructure. This study proposes a solution to produce hydrogen during the photoelectrochemical process, offering greater stability and control over chemical reactions. Techno-economic assessments show the efficiency and economic feasibility of co-producing value-added chemicals to enhance green hydrogen production.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Danpeng Cheng, Wuxin Sha, Qigao Han, Shun Tang, Jun Zhong, Jinqiao Du, Jie Tian, Yuan-Cheng Cao
Summary: LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2 (NCM) is a critical cathode material for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The aging of cathode/electrolyte interfaces leads to capacity degradation and long-term cycle instability. A novel neural network model called ACGNet is developed to predict electrochemical stability windows of crystals, allowing for high-throughput screening of coating materials. LiPO3 is identified as a promising coating material with high oxidation voltage and low cost, which significantly improves the cycle stability of NCM batteries. This study demonstrates the accuracy and potential of machine learning in battery materials.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
P. Mohana, R. Yuvakkumar, G. Ravi, S. Arunmetha
Summary: This study successfully fabricates a non-noble CuO/NiO/rGO nanocomposite and investigates its electrocatalytic performance for oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline environment. The experimental results demonstrate that the electrocatalyst exhibits high activity and good stability, offering a new synthetic approach for sustainable energy production.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Qiong Qu, Jing Guo, Hongyu Wang, Kai Zhang, Jingde Li
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional electrode host design consisting of carbon nanofibers implanted ordered porous Co-decorated Al2O3 supported on carbon nanotube film (CNTF) was proposed to address the shuttling effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and dendrite formation of metal lithium anode in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The electrode exhibited excellent conductivity, efficient confinement of LiPSs, and catalytic conversion performance, resulting in high initial capacity and good capacity retention during cycling. As an anode, the electrode showed excellent Li+ diffusion performance and uniform lithium growth behavior, achieving a dendrite-free lithium electrode. The flexible pack cell assembled from these electrodes delivered a specific capacity of 972 mAh g(-1) with good capacity retention.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Hong Zhang, Jin-Peng Yu, Chen Chen, Cheng-Yong Shu, Guang-Yu Xu, Jie Ren, Kai Cui, Wen-Fang Cai, Yun-Hai Wang, Kun Guo
Summary: Spray coating of acetylene black nanoparticles onto stainless steel mesh can enhance its biofilm formation ability and current density, making it a promising electrode material for microbial electrochemical systems. The spray coating method is simple, cost-effective, and suitable for large-size stainless steel electrodes.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Binpeng Hou, Jingjin Chen, Li-Hong Zhang, Xiaowen Shi, Zizhong Zhu
Summary: The electrochemical performance of Li1.20Mn0.44Ni0.32Co0.04O2 and its oxygen-deficient phase Li1.20Mn0.44Ni0.32Co0.04O1.83 was studied through first-principles calculations. The results show that the oxygen-deficient phase has a higher theoretical capacity but lower voltage platform and higher chemical activity compared to the pristine phase.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yating Du, Sayoko Shironita, Daisuke Asakura, Eiji Hosono, Yoshitsugu Sone, Yugo Miseki, Eiichi Kobayashi, Minoru Umeda
Summary: This study investigates the effect of high- and low-temperature environments on the charge-discharge performance of a Li-ion battery. The deterioration mechanisms of the battery at different temperatures are analyzed through various characterization techniques. The results indicate that the battery performance deteriorates more significantly at a low-temperature environment of 5 degrees C compared to higher temperatures. The understanding of the deterioration mechanisms can contribute to the development of safer battery usage methods.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Si-Si Shi, Zhi-Xiang Yuan, Fei Zhang, Ping Chen
Summary: In this study, a new nano-electrocatalyst was prepared, which exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity for the reduction of NO2- to ammonia in a neutral electrolyte, potentially due to the synergistic enhancement between Co3O4-x and Co.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Berna Dalkiran, Havva Bekirog
Summary: This study reports the use of deep eutectic solvents (DES) based on ethylene glycol and urea as low-cost and green electrolytes for enhancing electrochemical detection of natural antioxidants. The study successfully developed a disposable and effective electrochemical sensing platform for simultaneous determination of ascorbic acid (AA) and gallic acid (GA) using NaOH nanorods on a pencil graphite electrode. The proposed electrode showed improved analytical performance, with higher peak currents and shifted oxidation potentials in DES compared to BR buffer medium.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Sijun Ren, Jianguo Huang
Summary: In this study, a novel bio-inspired nanofibrous WO3/carbon composite was synthesized using a facile hydrothermal method. The three-dimensional network structure of the composite alleviated the volume expansion of WO3 nanorods and enhanced the charge-transport kinetics. The optimized composite exhibited superior lithium storage properties.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Zhilong Zheng, Yu Chen, Hongxia Yin, Hengbo Xiao, Xiangji Zhou, Zhiwen Li, Ximin Li, Jin Chen, Songliu Yuan, Junjie Guo, Haibin Yu, Zhen Zhang, Lihua Qian
Summary: This study found that interstitial Zn cations in CoMoO4 can modulate the dissolution kinetics of Mo cations and improve the OER performance. The interstitial Zn cations can prevent the dissolution of Co cations at high potential, enhancing the durability of the catalyst.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Xiaobo Lin, Shern R. Tee, Debra J. Searles, Peter T. Cummings
Summary: Molecular dynamics simulations using the constant potential method were used to investigate the charging dynamics and charge storage of supercapacitors. The simulations revealed that the water-in-salt electrolyte exhibited the highest charge storage and significantly higher capacitance on the negative electrode. The varying contributions of different electrode regions to supercapacitor performance were also demonstrated.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wiktoria Lipinska, Vita Saska, Katarzyna Siuzdak, Jakub Karczewski, Karol Zaleski, Emerson Coy, Anne de Poulpiquet, Ievgen Mazurenko, Elisabeth Lojou
Summary: The spatial distribution of enzymes on electrodes is important for bioelectrocatalysis. In this study, controlled spatial distribution of gold nanoparticles on Ti nanodimples was achieved. The efficiency of enzymatic O2 reduction was found to be influenced by the size of the gold nanoparticles and their colocalization with TiO2. The highest stability of enzymatic current was observed with the largest gold nanoparticles.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Tariq M. Al-Hejri, Zeenat A. Shaikh, Ahmed H. Al-Naggar, Siddheshwar D. Raut, Tabassum Siddiqui, Hamdan M. Danamah, Vijaykumar V. Jadhav, Abdullah M. Al-Enizi, Rajaram S. Mane
Summary: This study explores a promising self-growth approach for the synthesis of nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2) nanosponge-balls on the surface of a nickel-foam (NiF) electrode. The modified NiF electrode, named Ni(OH)2@NiF, shows distinctive nanosponge-ball morphology and demonstrates excellent energy storage capability and electrocatalytic performance in both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Rafael Del Olmo, Gregorio Guzman-Gonzalez, Oihane Sanz, Maria Forsyth, Nerea Casado
Summary: The use of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) is becoming increasingly extensive, and it is important to optimize the devices to achieve their maximum practical specific capacity. In this study, mixed ionic-electronic conducting (MIEC) binders based on PEDOT:PSS and PEDOT: PDADMA-TFSI were developed for Li-ion cathodes, and their performance was compared with conventional formulations. The influence of electrode formulations, including the addition of conducting carbon and an Organic Ionic Plastic Cristal (OIPC), was also analyzed. The proposed binders showed improved performance compared to conventional formulations with different electrolyte types and active materials.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
