Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wanhai Zhou, Ming Song, Pei Liang, Xinran Li, Xin Liu, Tengsheng Zhang, Boya Wang, Ruizheng Zhao, Zaiwang Zhao, Wei Li, Dongyuan Zhao, Dongliang Chao
Summary: Tin shows promising potential for aqueous batteries due to its multiple electron reactions, high corrosion resistance, large hydrogen overpotential, and excellent environmental compatibility. However, the efficient alkaline tin plating/stripping process has not been achieved due to high thermodynamic barrier and poor electrochemical kinetics. In this study, a highly reversible stannite-ion electrochemistry was demonstrated for the first time, leading to the development of a novel paradigm of high-energy Sn-based aqueous batteries. The alkaline tin anode exhibited low potential, high specific capacity, superb rate capability, and excellent cycling durability, which proves the feasibility of the alkaline Sn metal anode and suggests the potential of high-energy Sn-based aqueous batteries for safe, reliable, and affordable energy storage.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Electrochemistry
Xinhai Yuan, Fuxiang Ma, Linqing Zuo, Jing Wang, Nengfei Yu, Yuhui Chen, Yusong Zhu, Qinghong Huang, Rudolf Holze, Yuping Wu, Teunis van Ree
Summary: Aqueous rechargeable batteries (ARBs) have gained attention for their low cost, safety, environmental friendliness, and easy manufacturing, but face challenges such as narrow electrochemical stability window of water, poor electrode material percolation, and low energy density. Recent pioneering work has been carried out to address these challenges and inspire further research for high-performance aqueous energy storage systems.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zhengnan Ju, Qin Zhao, Dongliang Chao, Yang Hou, Hongge Pan, Wenping Sun, Zhongyong Yuan, Hui Li, Tianyi Ma, Dawei Su, Baohua Jia
Summary: This review highlights the strategies proposed so far to pursue high energy density aqueous batteries, focusing on various aspects such as electrolytes, electrode chemistry, cathode materials, anode materials, and battery configurations. The emerging electrochemistry and the future development of high-energy aqueous batteries are also discussed.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chang Liu, Xiaowei Chi, Cheng Yang, Yu Liu
Summary: This study proposes a unique approach to increase the voltages of aqueous zinc batteries by using a tri-functional metallic bipolar electrode. The bipolar electrode not only participates in redox reactions but also functions as an electrical highway for charge transport. It can also replace expensive ion selective membrane to separate electrolytes with different pH, leading to high voltages of aqueous zinc batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shigang Chen, Pan Sun, Boyao Sun, John Humphreys, Peimiao Zou, Kui Xie, Shanwen Tao
Summary: This study develops a nitrate-based oversaturated gel electrolyte (OSGE) to extend the stability window to 3.2V, achieving high voltage, high energy density, and good stability. Molecular dynamics simulation shows that the electrolyte has a wider stability window, allowing operation at higher temperatures.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Prakash Kumar Pathak, Nitish Kumar, Heejoon Ahn, Rahul R. Salunkhe
Summary: For aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs), achieving high efficiency and long-term durability has been challenging due to poor cyclability caused by undesired side reactions. Non-aqueous (NA) electrolyte-based ZIBs have emerged as a promising alternative with high voltage window stability, dendrite formation prevention, and compatibility with high voltage host materials. In this study, zinc manganate was synthesized on carbon cloth electrode using a simple electrodeposition method. The assembled ZIB exhibited outstanding cycling stability, high capacity, and high power in a non-aqueous electrolyte.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ruth N. Kasavo, Madhumita Bhaumik, Hendrik G. Brink
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of PANI-NSA/NiFe2O4 nanocomposite in removing Cr(VI) from solution. The results showed a remarkable 99.9% removal of Cr(VI) with optimal conditions, and the mechanism of removal involved electrostatic attraction, reduction, and surface complexation. The study also demonstrated the potential of PANI-NSA/NiFe2O4 for industrial applications in Cr(VI) removal.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ting Jin, Xiao Ji, Peng-Fei Wang, Kunjie Zhu, Jiaxun Zhang, Longsheng Cao, Long Chen, Chunyu Cui, Tao Deng, Sufu Liu, Nan Piao, Yongchang Liu, Chao Shen, Keyu Xie, Lifang Jiao, Chunsheng Wang
Summary: Water-in-salt electrolytes have expanded the electrochemical stability window, but the cost remains a concern. The low-cost 19 m bi-salts WISE showed promising performance in high-capacity anodes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ryan Brow, Anthony Donakowski, Alex Mesnier, Drew J. Pereira, K. Xerxes Steirer, Shriram Santhanagopalan, Arumugam Manthiram
Summary: Nickel-rich cathode materials, despite being a promising choice for electric vehicles, face challenges related to long-term cycle life retention and air stability. This study investigates the use of surface treatments, specifically the coating of LiNi0.9Mn0.05Al0.05O2 cathode materials with lithium phosphate, to improve their performance. The results show that low concentration phosphoric acid coating leads to delayed voltage decay and enhanced discharge capacity during high-voltage cycling.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Christopher Poches, Amir Abdul Razzaq, Haiden Studer, Regan Ogilvie, Bhubnesh Lama, Tula R. Paudel, Xuguang Li, Krzysztof Pupek, Weibing Xing
Summary: In this study, a high-voltage stable electrolyte was formulated to improve the cycle stability of nickel-rich cathode-based lithium batteries. The electrolyte showed high voltage stability at high cutoff voltages and reduced structure changes and parasitic reactions in the battery, leading to improved cycle stability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Buke Wu, Yongbiao Mu, Zheng Li, Ming Li, Lin Zeng, Tianshou Zhao
Summary: This paper reviews the electrolyte engineering strategies to broaden the electrochemical stability window of AZIBs and analyzes high-voltage AZIBs. The study suggests that the synergistic development of suitable electrolytes and cathode materials is crucial for achieving high-voltage AZIBs.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pingwei Cai, Kai Chen, Zhiwen Lu, Ritwik Mondal, Musthafa Ottakam Thotiyl, Zhenhai Wen
Summary: Aqueous OH-/H+-DIZBs have the potential to broaden the working voltage range and improve the energy density, thereby overcoming the limitations of pH mismatch and narrow potential windows. This Review investigates the concept, history, working mechanisms, electrolyte improvements, and challenges and opportunities in this field.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiahao Liu, Wanhai Zhou, Ruizheng Zhao, Zhoudong Yang, Wei Li, Dongliang Chao, Shi-Zhang Qiao, Dongyuan Zhao
Summary: This article focuses on constructing a theory-to-application methodology for aqueous sulfur-based batteries. Research reveals the complexity in the electrochemistry of aqueous sulfur-based batteries, which poses challenges and potential for future development. Further exploration in both theory and practice is needed for the future development direction.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hong Tan, Xiuyi Lin
Summary: High-voltage potassium-based batteries have the potential to replace lithium-ion batteries as next-generation energy storage devices. This review discusses the challenges faced by high-voltage electrolytes, including electrolyte decomposition, parasitic side reactions, and current collector corrosion. Various modification strategies for traditional ester and ether-based electrolytes are examined, along with advancements in potassium-based ionic liquids and solid-state electrolytes. Prospective research directions are proposed to enhance the stability and non-corrosiveness of electrolytes for high-voltage potassium batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiahe Liu, Cheng Yang, Xiaowei Chi, Bo Wen, Wenkang Wang, Yu Liu
Summary: The addition of sulfolane as a co-solvent in aqueous batteries can improve their energy density and low-temperature operation, expanding the electrochemical stability window of the hybrid electrolyte and lowering the glass-transition temperature.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Fu Long, Zhang Cao, Yuyang Liu, Rui Liang, Qunting Qu, Linze Lv, Chengchang Jin, Honghe Zheng
Summary: This study constructs a novel metal-organic interface on the surface of single-crystal NCM811 by grafting an organic 4-NBA layer. The metal-organic interface inhibits Ni dissolution and improves Li(+) conductivity, while alleviating side reactions of the electrolyte, resulting in significantly enhanced electrochemical properties of the single-crystal NCM811 cathode.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yuchen Li, Linze Lv, Weibo Huang, Yunhao Zhu, Fu Long, Wei Zheng, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: In this study, Si-based microcapsule materials with polyimide shell were synthesized using a novel in situ polymerization and imidization method. The polyimide shell, as a mechanically stable polymer, effectively alleviates the volume effect of silicon nanoparticles, stabilizes the electrode construction, suppresses side reactions, and helps to form a flexible, homogeneous, and low-resistance solid electrolyte interphase (SEI). Furthermore, the polyimide shell has Li+ conductivity and electrochemical activity, which increases the electrochemical activity of the silicon anode.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xingxin Ding, Jie Shao, Linze Lv, Yunhao Zhu, Yu Jiang, Qiang Shi, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: In evaluating the practical application of electrode materials in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), factors such as structural stability, space utilization, and appropriate working potentials are crucial. This study demonstrates the preparation of a novel Sb2S3@carbon composite with unique and controllable hollow microspherical structures. The yolk-shell structure exhibits higher performance in terms of capacity, cycling stability, and charge/discharge capabilities compared to the simple hollow structure.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunhao Zhu, Jie Shao, Yu Jiang, Kejia Zhang, Qiang Shi, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: Sb-based nanocrystallites prepared through a low-cost and large-scalable route exhibit advantages such as stable desodiation potential, high capacity, high initial Coulombic efficiency, long cycling life, and fast charge/discharge rate, making them a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yuyang Liu, Guobin Zhu, Weixing Xiong, Yu Jiang, Mark H. Ruemmeli, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: An organic artificial solid electrolyte interface with 4-cyanophenylboronic acid (4-CPBA) as a precursor was constructed on the surface of a single-crystal LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) cathode material. This interfacial modification strategy improved the coulomb efficiency and capacity retention of the cathode.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weibo Huang, Yan Wang, Linze Lv, Guobin Zhu, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: To construct high-energy-density silicon-based Li-ion batteries, it is crucial to optimize and build a robust solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) to overcome the severe side reactions caused by volume changes in silicon (Si) anodes. This study combines electrolyte design and surface modification to create a phenyl trifluoromethanesulfonimide (PTFSI) interfacial layer on the Si surface, with additive functions. The resulting customized PTFSI interfacial layer modulates the solvation/desolvation reaction mechanism at the electrode interface, forming an artificial SEI structure composed of oligomers and inorganic salts. This structure exhibits fast ionic conductivity, reduces electrolyte consumption, and maintains the integrity of the electrode structure, leading to significantly improved rate capability and cycling performance of the optimized Si@PTFSI anode.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Linghua Zhu, Jie Shao, Yu Jiang, Kejia Zhang, Qiang Shi, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: This study presents a metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived strategy to synthesize embedding-type and chemically bonded MoSe2/nitrogen-doped carbon (NC) nanocomposites for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The synthesized MoSe2/NC nanocomposites exhibited optimal Na+-storage capacity due to their hierarchical microstrip-like morphology, ultrasmall crystallite size, expanded interlayer spacing of MoSe2, porous structure, high carbon content, and strong chemical bonding interactions between MoSe2 and NC.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kejia Zhang, Decheng Li, Jie Shao, Yu Jiang, Linze Lv, Qiang Shi, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: This work proposes an artificial cathode/electrolyte interphase (CEI) strategy by implanting polyphosphoric acid (PPA) nanofilms tightly on natural graphite (NG) particles, which significantly improves the performance of the graphite cathodes. The enhanced performance is mainly attributed to the PPA-based CEI, which effectively mitigates the electrolyte decomposition and protects the graphitic structure. Additionally, the hydrogen bonding interactions between PVDF binder and PPA, as well as the cross-linking effect of PPA, contribute to the improved mechanical stability and long life of the NG@PPA cathode.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kejia Zhang, Decheng Li, Jie Shao, Yu Jiang, Linze Lv, Qiang Shi, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: This study offers an in situ electrochemistry-driven approach to create a bifunctional interphase by implanting diethylenetriaminepenta(methylene-phosphonic acid) (DTPMP) on the surface of graphite particles. The DTPMP-derived interphase not only enhances the antioxidative stability of electrolytes but also facilitates the desolvation of PF6- anions, leading to the protection of the graphitic structure and enabling fast-charge and ultralong cycling performance in dual-ion batteries (DIBs).
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weibo Huang, Yan Wang, Linze Lv, Guobin Zhu, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: Long-term cycling performance remains a crucial challenge for Si-based full cells due to the instability of Si surface. A solid interfacial conversion between cryolite (NAF) and SiOx layer on the Si surface forms a robust and corrosion-resistant interfacial layer. The optimized Si@NAF-C350 anode demonstrates improved electro-chemical properties and delivers a reversible capacity of 1387.4 mAh g 1 after 500 cycles. The full cell based on this Si anode exhibits a significant cycling enhancement and achieves a high reversible capacity of 133.8 mAh g 1 after 300 cycles, demonstrating the feasibility of practical application.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuchen Li, Zhang Cao, Yan Wang, Linze Lv, Jiayang Sun, Weixing Xiong, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: In this study, it was found that the role of FEC in suppressing Li-trapping is more important than stabilizing the SEI film. FEC, as an additive in the electrolyte, significantly reduces the growth of SEI and Li-trapping within Si particles. Microscopic studies showed that FEC inhibits the formation of Li15Si4 and reduces Li-trapping by doping LiF into the silicon phase.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Linghua Zhu, Jie Shao, Yu Jiang, Yuqing Li, Ziyang Lin, Qunting Qu, Honghe Zheng
Summary: This work presents the synthesis of defect-rich TiO2(B)@MoSe2/carbon trinity with synergistic Na+ storage capability for sodium-ion batteries. The ternary nanocomposites possess abundant active sites and facilitate charge-transfer reactions. The N-TiO2(B)@MoSe2/N,P-C trinity shows high capacity, accelerated charge-transfer reactions, and ultrastable skeleton for solidation reactions, resulting in a high specific capacity, ultrafast charge/discharge capability, and ultralong cycling life.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kejia Zhang, Decheng Li, Qunting Qu, Jie Shao, Yu Jiang, Linze Lv, Ziyang Lin, Honghe Zheng
Summary: This study presents a green and cost-effective cathode material for high-voltage dual-ion batteries through the artificial implantation of unsaturated organic sulfonates on the surface of natural graphite. Experiments and simulations confirm the existence of pi-pi stacking interactions between the unsaturated sulfonates and graphite layers. The newly-formed cathode/electrolyte interphase layer effectively prevents electrolyte decomposition, reduces interfacial resistance, and protects the graphite cathode from structural degradation. The resulting cathode material demonstrates outstanding cycling performance in dual-ion batteries due to the strong adhesion capability of the unsaturated sulfonates on graphite.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kejia Zhang, Decheng Li, Qunting Qu, Jie Shao, Yu Jiang, Linze Lv, Ziyang Lin, Honghe Zheng
Summary: This study presents a green and cost-effective cathode material for high-voltage dual-ion batteries, achieved through the implantation of unsaturated organic sulfonates on the surface of natural graphite. The material shows strong cycling performance and stability, effectively protecting the battery structure and reducing interfacial resistance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhang Cao, Xueying Zheng, Weibo Huang, Yan Wang, Qunting Qu, Yunhui Huang, Honghe Zheng
Summary: A multifunctional network design of polymeric binders has been employed to address the issues of large volumetric changes and fast capacity decay in silicon (Si) anodes, resulting in improved discharge capacity and capacity retention.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
