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
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tong Yu, Huicong Yang, Hui-Ming Cheng, Feng Li
Summary: The use and storage of renewable and clean energy has become an important trend due to resource depletion, environmental pollution, and the rising price of refined fossil fuels. Non-lithium-ion batteries have attracted attention as a new focus for energy storage due to the limited resource and uneven distribution of lithium. This review discusses the theoretical progress of 2D SMR inorganic materials in the field of non-lithium-ion batteries, summarizing the common relationship among 2D SMR non-lithium energy storage anodes.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianheng Yuan, Xuemei Cui, Jianhua Li, Wenqiang Ai, Xing Gao, Lei Liu, Fangzheng Hu, Xiuguo Cui, Lei Zu, Huiqin Lian
Summary: To solve the problem of volume expansion and rapid capacity decay of black phosphorus and tin during cycling, high-performance nanostructured black phosphorus-graphite-tin composites were prepared by ball milling method. In the lithium half-battery test, the composite material showed an initial capacity of 2495.4 mAh/g at 0.15 A/g, maintaining 2056 mAh/g after 50 cycles, and 598.6 mAh/g after 200 cycles at 2 A/g.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
U. Ray, D. Das, A. Mitra, S. B. Majumder, S. Das
Summary: Zinc antimony oxide with a tri-rutile structure was synthesized using a solution-based method and fabricated into electrodes through electrophoretic deposition with carbon black. The optimized electrode showed steady capacity and excellent rate capability, making it a potential anode for lithium-ion batteries.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qianyi Ma, Yun Zheng, Dan Luo, Tyler Or, Yizhou Liu, Leixin Yang, Haozhen Dou, Jiequan Liang, Yihang Nie, Xin Wang, Aiping Yu, Zhongwei Chen
Summary: Despite being one of the most mature battery technologies, lithium-ion batteries still face challenges in energy density, current density, safety, environmental compatibility, and cost. All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLB) based on lithium metal anodes have emerged as a promising solution, with 2D materials (2DM) playing a crucial role in improving their performance. Strategies for enhancing ASSLBs using 2DM have been categorized based on their application in the three main components: anode, cathode, and electrolyte. Advanced characterization techniques, such as in situ characterization and synchrotron X-ray techniques, are key for understanding the mechanisms of 2DM in ASSLBs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Liu, Xing Gao, Xuemei Cui, Bofeng Wang, Fangzheng Hu, Tianheng Yuan, Jianhua Li, Lei Zu, Huiqin Lian, Xiuguo Cui
Summary: Fibrous red phosphorus with improved electrical conductivity and a special structure was prepared by chemical vapor transport. When compounded with graphite, the composite material exhibited high reversible specific capacity, excellent high-rate performance, and long cycle life.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Abhimanyu Kumar Prajapati, Ashish Bhatnagar
Summary: Since lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have exceptional energy and power densities, they are the most suitable energy storage technology for developed and developing industries. Concerns about the cost and availability of lithium have led to research into alternatives like sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The anode, cathode, and electrolyte are crucial for the efficiency and capacity of these batteries. This review critically examines different types of anodes and their performances in LIBs and SIBs.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Zhang, Musen Zhou, Jiayan Shi, Yifan Zhao, Xiaoyu Wen, Chi-Cheung Su, Jianzhong Wu, Juchen Guo
Summary: The addition of acrylonitrile (AN) in carbonate-based electrolytes has been reported as an effective method to achieve uniform and dense lithium (Li) deposition and improve the coulombic efficiency of Li metal anodes. The electrochemical, spectroscopic, and theoretical studies show that AN is cathodically electropolymerized on the Li surface, forming a polyacrylonitrile artificial solid electrolyte interface that allows for uniform nucleation and growth of Li deposition with reduced side reactions. The effectiveness of AN additive is demonstrated in Li pouch cells with excellent cycle stability under realistic charge-discharge conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shengqiang Zhang, Jie Dang, Chengxin Liu, Tiantian Ren, Xiaojie Liu
Summary: A freestanding membrane with a unique bean pod-like structure composed of nitrogen-doped carbon fibers and hollow carbon spheres encapsulated with SnCo nanoparticles was synthesized. The Sn acts as a host for Na+ storage, while the Co serves as an electrochemically inactive matrix that buffers volume variations and inhibits aggregation and particle growth of the Sn phase. The introduction of hollow carbon spheres provides sufficient void space to withstand volume expansion and improves anode conductivity. The freestanding membrane also increases the contact area between the active material and the electrolyte, providing more active sites during cycling. When used as an anode material for Na-ion batteries, the B-SnCo/NCF anode exhibits excellent rate capacity and specific capacity.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ziping Wang, Mingyang Xin, Shuyuan Xie, Hao Sun, Shuang Yu, Yiqi Gong, Haiming Xie, Yulong Liu
Summary: In this study, cellulose film was used to protect lithium in a simple and low-cost manner, making it suitable for high-voltage cathodes in carbonate electrolytes. The cellulose layer effectively accommodates deposited lithium and reduces volume change during deposition/stripping processes. The symbiotic layer of cellulose and lithium on the lithium foil surface improves the distribution of Li-ions and decreases nucleation over potential. Li symmetric cells using cellulose-protected Li showed excellent cycling stability, with a capacity retention of 71.2% at 400 cycles when assembled with a NMC811 cathode.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuxue Mo, Liling Liao, Dongyang Li, Rongwu Pan, Yanhong Deng, Yanliang Tan, Haiqing Zhou
Summary: Two-dimensional materials, especially metal-based nanomaterials, can be effective electrode materials for Li-S batteries due to their high conductivity and surface area. This mini-review provides an overview of the recent developments in metal-based 2D nanomaterials and emphasizes the structure, components, physical/chemical interaction, and interaction mechanisms of these materials with polysulfides.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miaomiao Jiang, Yuanyuan Ma, Junliang Chen, Wan Jiang, Jianping Yang
Summary: The exploration of electrode materials has a crucial impact on the development of lithium-ion batteries, with challenges in conductivity and volume change hindering commercial application. Carbon-matrix composite anodes have been identified as an effective strategy, with recent advances focusing on regulating carbon distribution. This review provides insights into future trends in carbon-matrix electrode design for LIBs.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Sanjay Nanda, Abhay Gupta, Arumugam Manthiram
Summary: The anode-free full cell configuration is ideal for high energy density and lithium storage, but poor efficiencies of lithium plating and stripping lead to short cycle life. Recent studies have shown that advanced electrolytes and other methods can stabilize lithium deposition and improve cycle life.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Niaz Ahmad Niaz, Abdul Shakoor, Fayyaz Hussain, Syed Mansoor Ali, Umar Mahmood, Atsushi Inoishi, Rana Muhammad Arif Khalil, Duncan H. Gregory
Summary: We fabricated MoS2 and graphene oxide (GO) composites using a single-step hydrothermal method, which showed excellent electrochemical properties for energy storage applications such as lithium-ion batteries. The composites had a supportive 2D structure of MoS2 for electron flow and a layered morphology of GO for large surface area and minimized electron transfer path.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziqiang Cheng, Penglong Chen, Shuang Gu, Gengchang Lai, Chan Ke, Xiaoxiao Feng, Xue-Feng Yu, Jiahong Wang
Summary: In this study, a black-phosphorus/carbon (BP@C) composite anodic material is developed by combining ball-milling and carbonization methods. The nano-sized BP particles are embedded in an amorphous carbon matrix, which improves the cycling stability and rate performance of the composite.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuai Wang, Gyutae Nam, Ping Li, Haeseong Jang, Jia Wang, Min Gyu Kim, Zexing Wu, Xien Liu, Jaephil Cho
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuai Wang, Haeseong Jang, Jia Wang, Zexing Wu, Xien Liu, Jaephil Cho
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zexing Wu, Min Song, Zijin Zhang, Jie Wang, Xien Liu
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ji-Sen Li, Ling-Xin Kong, Zexing Wu, Shuai Zhang, Xi-Ya Yang, Jing-Quan Sha, Guo-Dong Liu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Jin, Jianping Chen, Bing Liu, Jiugang Hu, Zexing Wu, Weiquan Cai, Gengtao Fu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zexing Wu, Xuyun Guo, Zhanhao Zhang, Min Song, Tiantian Jiao, Ye Zhu, Jie Wang, Xien Liu
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haishun Jiang, Wenjing Sun, Wenyao Li, Zhe Wang, Xiying Zhou, Zexing Wu, Jinbo Bai
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Zhang, Min Song, Jie Wang, Zexing Wu, Xien Liu
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dengke Zhao, Zhenghua Tang, Wei Xu, Zexing Wu, Li-Jun Ma, Zhiming Cui, Chenghao Yang, Ligui Li
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Zhang, Haeseong Jang, Lulu Chen, Xiaoli Jiang, Min Gyu Kim, Zexing Wu, Xien Liu, Jaephil Cho
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaojing Zhu, Jiale Dai, Ligui Li, Dengke Zhao, Zexing Wu, Zhenghua Tang, Li-Jun Ma, Shaowei Chen
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ji-Sen Li, Jia-Yi Li, Meng-Jie Huang, Ling-Xin Kong, Zexing Wu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhi Chen, Ying Zhao, Yuxiao Gao, Zexing Wu, Lei Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates a novel and facile strategy for designing highly efficient and stable nanomaterials for hydrogen production by preparing MoP-RuP2@NPC electrocatalyst with porous nanostructure and abundant active sites. Compared to other materials, MoP-RuP2@NPC shows superior electrocatalytic performance for hydrogen evolution reactions. Furthermore, intermittent solar energy, wind energy, and thermal energy were successfully utilized to drive the electrolyzer for hydrogen gas generation.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nan Zang, Zexing Wu, Jie Wang, Wei Jin
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia Wang, Haeseong Jang, Guangkai Li, Min Gyu Kim, Zexing Wu, Xien Liu, Jaephil Cho
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)