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Thermodynamics
Hieu Pham Sy, Doan Pham Minh, Abdoul Razac Sane, Hoan Nguyen Xuan, Nawal Semlal, Rachid Boulif, Alain Germeau, Claudia Toussaint, Patrick Sharrock, Ange Nzihou
Summary: Research on new materials for thermal energy storage in concentrated solar power has led to the discovery of promising alkali polyphosphate mixtures, such as the ternary Li-Na-K-PO3, with a lower melting point and the ability to be used as liquid TES material in a wide temperature range. This opens up new prospects for the field of thermal energy storage.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiajia Huang, Xu Cai, Yanli Li, Zhongpu Fang, Yi Li, Wei Lin, Shuping Huang, Yongfan Zhang
Summary: In this study, the properties of KTiOPO4Mx (M = K, Na, and Li; x = 0.000-1.000) as an anode for PIBs, SIBs, and LIBs were investigated using density functional theory calculations and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. The results reveal that KTiOPO4 shows superior electrochemical performance as an anode for PIBs compared to SIBs and LIBs, in terms of average voltage and ion diffusion kinetics. Furthermore, the KTiOPO4 anode exhibits high structural stability, and alkali ion intercalation contributes to accelerating ion diffusion during the charging process.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ruzhen Zhao, Ziwen Ying, Hao Sun, Qifeng Wei, Xiulian Ren
Summary: Through quantum chemical analysis, it is found that the affinity of nonylphenol oxygen anion with Li+ is stronger than that with Na+ in high Na/Li ratio solution. After multiple stages of extraction and optimization of conditions, Li+ and Na+ can be effectively separated.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
O. N. Koroleva, V. A. Bychinsky, A. A. Tupitcyn
Summary: This study utilized a Gibbs energy minimisation approach to investigate silicate melts of various systems and compositions, including single and mixed alkali systems. The correspondence of the developed models with actual systems was verified by comparing the results with experimental data, establishing the limits of their applicability.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Crystallography
Hui Han, Ying-Ying Wang, Xing-Chao Yu, Yan-Na Ma, Xuenian Chen
Summary: Researchers have developed a simple method for the direct synthesis of potassium and sodium salts of [CB11H12](-). This method avoids cation exchange, simplifies the reaction setup, and enables convenient large-scale synthesis, which could support the application of solid electrolytes in all-solid-state batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luis F. Contreras Vasquez, Yinzhe Liu, David Book
Summary: The synthesis, thermodynamic destabilisation, and hydrogen sorption properties of the M0.2Ca0.8MgH4 hydride system (where M = Na or Li) were investigated in this study. Substitution of Li and Na into Ca-Mg-H ternary hydride caused diffraction peaks to shift to higher angles, and different endothermic reactions were observed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ankita Jaiswal, Rakesh K. Sahoo, Shakti S. Ray, Sridhar Sahu
Summary: The study investigated the hydrogen storage properties of alkali-metal decorated silicon clusters using density functional theory (DFT). The results showed that the clusters can adsorb a significant amount of hydrogen, surpassing the target gravimetric density of 5.5 wt% set by US-DoE.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anna Hanft, Dennis Rottschafer, Victoria Mueller, Pascal Weinberger, Krzysztof Radacki, Xiulan Xie, Crispin Lichtenberg
Summary: The installation of electron-withdrawing functional groups at the carbocyclic backbone of aminotroponiminate (ATI) ligands is a versatile method for influencing the electronic properties of the resulting ATI complexes. In this study, Li, Na, and K salts of an ATI ligand with a phenylsulfinyl substituent in the backbone were reported. The sulfinyl group was found to actively contribute to the coordination chemistry of these complexes, competing effectively with neutral donor ligands in various states.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Susumu Fujii, Shenghan Gao, Cedric Tassel, Tong Zhu, Thibault Broux, Koji Okada, Yuto Miyahara, Akihide Kuwabara, Hiroshi Kageyama
Summary: The role of anions in antiperovskites was investigated through theoretical and experimental studies, revealing that replacing polarizable H- anions with ionic F- anions in the M(3)FCh family does not slow down ion diffusion. It was found that the low-frequency rotational modes of the octahedron in cubic M(3)FCh facilitate fast ionic diffusion, showing a correlation between tolerance factor and ionic transport. The cubic iodine-doped Li3FSe exhibited a room-temperature ionic conductivity of 5 x 10(-5) S/cm with a bulk activation energy of 0.18 eV.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Wang, RuPeng Zhang, Pengjian Zuo, Yunzhi Gao, Geping Yin, Chunyu Du, Jiajun Wang, Hua Huo, Yulin Ma
Summary: Alkali metals have high theoretical capacity and low redox potential, but are limited by dendrite growth. The study presents a stable organic/inorganic hybrid interface on liquid alloy to improve charge-transfer kinetics. This approach shows potential for dendrite-free liquid alloy anodes in high energy density battery systems.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hung-Lin Chen, Fu-Yu Liu, Xinyu Xiao, Yu-Yun Lin, Guan-Yo Liu, Dechun Zou, Chiing-Chang Chen
Summary: The study shows that discarded alkali metal battery electrode materials can be reused as photocatalysts for the photoreduction of CO2 and degradation of toxic organic substances, with high catalytic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xi Gao, Wentao Zhang, Xiaomeng Wang, Xue Huang, Zhou Zhao
Summary: Red-emitting phosphors Ca3Si2O7:Eu3+ and Ca3Si2O7:Eu3+, M+ (M = Li, Na, K) were prepared via solid-state reaction, demonstrating improved luminescence intensity and lifetime when co-doped with alkali metal ions M+. These phosphors have potential applications as red components in white light-emitting diodes.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Matthew J. Evans, Mathew D. Anker, Michael G. Gardiner, Claire L. McMullin, Martyn P. Coles
Summary: This study successfully converts contacted dimeric pairs of aluminyl compounds to monomeric ion pairs and separated ion pairs by controlling the Al-M interaction with appropriate chelating reagents. The process was successful for group 1 metals Li, Na, and K, demonstrating the controllability of the interaction through the use of chelating reagents.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Bhavani Chakravarti, Anand Prakash Mishra, Rajan Kumar Singh
Summary: The luminescence properties of YVO4:Dy3+ were modified by co-doping alkali metals (M = Li, Na, and K). Co-doped materials were prepared by hydrothermal technique followed by calcination. The properties of crystal phase and photoluminescence were affected by the co-doping of alkali metals. The most intense emission peak was observed at 573 nm, and K+ effectively enhanced its intensity. The optimum concentration of K+ co-doping was found to be 10 at.%. The calculated band gaps and CIE chromaticity color coordinates indicate the potential application of YVO4:Dy3+ in display devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Masoumeh Shabani Gokeh, Alireza Afradi, Ruaa Ali Obeid, Sufyan A. Abdullah Fatah, Yasir S. Alnassar, Noora M. Hameed, Sarah Kamil Abbood
Summary: This paper investigates alkali metal-doped borospherenes as a highly efficient alternative for drug delivery. Through DFT calculations, it evaluates the interaction between thioguanine and pristine M@C4B32, and concludes that K@C4B32 is effective in the delivery of the cancer drug TG.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MODELING
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jun Wu, Xinyu Wang, Haiwen Li, Mingyue Qu, Wenbin Sun, Xu Yan, Zheng Zhao, Binbin Li
Summary: In this study, chitosan-coated PLGA microspheres with rough surface and hollow structure were successfully prepared using a modified method. These microspheres can be used as drug carriers to improve drug loading efficiency and anticancer effect, and reduce drug administration frequency. The chitosan-modified microspheres showed prolonged anticancer activity and promoted apoptosis, suggesting their potential application in liver cancer treatment.
JOURNAL OF DRUG DELIVERY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Parisa Edalati, Abbas Mohammadi, Yongtao Li, Hai-Wen Li, Ricardo Floriano, Masayoshi Fuji, Kaveh Edalati
Summary: This study investigates the use of high-entropy alloys as new anode materials for Ni-MH batteries, with findings showing optimal Ti/Zr ratios for the highest storage capacity and fastest activity. High-entropy alloys demonstrate potential as anode materials for Ni-MH battery applications.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhipeng Jiang, Jisheng Mo, Chen Li, Hai-Wen Li, Qingan Zhang, Ziqi Zeng, Jia Xie, Yongtao Li
Summary: Development of advanced high-voltage electrolytes is crucial for high-energy-density lithium metal batteries. Weakly solvating electrolytes can produce unique anion-driven interphasial chemistry by altering the solvent's solvating power. A new-type weakly solvating electrolyte regulated by the anion was successfully used to achieve stable cycling of dimethoxyethane at 4.6 V. The electrolyte's solvation structure and the degree of dissociation of salts were found to affect the electrochemical performance of the lithium metal batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhongliang Ma, Jinlian Ni, Zhao Qian, Jiangchuan Liu, Yunfeng Zhu, Jiguang Zhang, Hai-Wen Li, Yana Liu, Zhixin Ba, Liquan Li
Summary: Doping a catalyst can improve the hydrogen reaction kinetics of MgH2, but the hydrogen desorption behaviors in different MgH2-catalyst systems are complicated. A carbon-encapsulated nickel (Ni@C) core-shell catalyst is synthesized to enhance the hydrogen storage properties of MgH2. The study provides new insights into the hydrogen desorption behaviors and reveals the short-range nanoreaction effect in the MgH2-catalyst system.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhipeng Jiang, Chen Li, Jisheng Mo, Hanxu Yang, Hai-Wen Li, Qingan Zhang, Yongtao Li
Summary: This study developed a cation-anion synergetic additive, CsI3, to address the poor cycling stability of lithium metal anode. The results showed that CsI3-added electrolyte can inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites and eliminate dead lithium, leading to long-term stability of the lithium metal anode.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Igor E. E. Golub, Michael Heere, Volodia Gounaris, Xiao Li, Timothy Steenhaut, Jian Wang, Koen Robeyns, Hai-Wen Li, Iurii Dovgaliuk, Kazutaka Ikeda, Geoffroy Hautier, Yaroslav Filinchuk
Summary: The highly complex crystal structure of stoichiometric Mg-5(en)(6)(BH4)(10) was determined using single crystal synchrotron X-ray diffraction and confirmed by neutron powder diffraction on isotopically substituted Mg(en)(1.2)((BD4)-B-11)(2). The role of amorphous Mg(BH4)(2) in the reactivity of the Mg(BH4)(2)-en system was emphasized, and a previously overlooked phase, Mg(en)(2)(BH4)(2), was characterized.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jian Wang, Timothy Steenhaut, Hai-Wen Li, Yaroslav Filinchuk
Summary: A simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly solvothermal method was developed to prepare high-purity Na2B12H12 and K2B12H12, paving the way for large-scale synthesis of M(x)B(12)H(12) derivatives.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gaspar Andrade, Guilherme Zepon, Kaveh Edalati, Abbas Mohammadi, Zhongliang Ma, Hai-Wen Li, Ricardo Floriano
Summary: The crystal structure and hydrogen storage properties of a new equiatomic TiZrNbCrFeNi high-entropy alloy (HEA) were investigated. The alloy exhibited an AB-type configuration, selected through thermodynamic calculations and showed the ability to absorb 1.5 wt% of hydrogen at room temperature without activation. Cyclical testing revealed changes in the fractions of two C14 Laves phases, with one phase having higher reactivity towards hydrogen. The alloy exhibited a single C14 Laves phase after dehydrogenation at 473 K, and microstructural analysis showed excellent homogeneity and element distribution.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kaveh Edalati, Etsuo Akiba, Walter J. Botta, Yuri Estrin, Ricardo Floriano, Daniel Fruchart, Thierry Grosdidier, Zenji Horita, Jacques Huot, Hai-Wen Li, Huai-Jun Lin, Adam Revesz, Michael J. Zehetbauer
Summary: Magnesium and its alloys are extensively studied for solid-state hydrogen storage, but there are challenges in the kinetics and thermodynamics of hydrogenation and dehydrogenation. Severe plastic deformation methods have been utilized to improve the activation, air resistance, and kinetics of Mg-based hydrogen storage materials by introducing ultrafine/nanoscale grains and crystal lattice defects. These deformed materials, particularly with alloying additives or second-phase nanoparticles, exhibit fast hydrogen absorption/desorption kinetics and good cycling stability. The study also highlights the application of severe plastic deformation methods in hydrogen binding-energy engineering and the synthesis of new magnesium alloys for reversible low/room-temperature hydrogen storage.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zhi-Kang Qin, Li-Qing He, Xiao-Li Ding, Ting-Zhi Si, Ping Cui, Hai-Wen Li, Yong-Tao Li
Summary: Building liquid channels in magnesium hydride by introducing lithium borohydride ion conductors improves its low-temperature hydrogen sorption. For example, 5 wt% LiBH4-doped MgH2 can release about 7.1 wt.% H-2 within 40 min at 300 degrees C, while pure MgH2 only desorbs less than 0.7 wt.% H-2. Additionally, the LiBH4-doped MgH2 exhibits faster desorption kinetics with more than 10 times enhancement compared to pure MgH2, and maintains a stable cyclic performance even after six absorption and desorption cycles. This approach provides insights for promoting hydrogen absorption and desorption of other metal hydrides.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Junrui Zhang, Haiwen Li, Xuezhang Xiao, Liuzhang Ouyang
Summary: Metal borohydrides have high theoretical hydrogen production/storage densities and offer efficient real-time hydrogen supply for electronics. However, their practical applications are limited. Strategies to overcome these limitations, such as optimizing the boron/hydrogen source and reducing agent, are summarized in this review. Ouyang developed a practical and low-cost method for regenerating MBH4 by ball milling, which has the potential to decrease the synthesis cost and increase the reversibility of metal borohydrides.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Li, Yigang Yan, Torben R. Jensen, Yaroslav Filinchuk, Iurii Dovgaliuk, Dmitry Chernyshov, Liqing He, Yongtao Li, Hai-Wen Li
Summary: Mg(BH4)2 is a high capacity hydrogen storage material with new functions of gas physisorption and ionic conductivity. This review summarizes the recent progress on its energy related functions, including reversible hydrogen storage, gas adsorption, and electrolyte application.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shunqin Zeng, Xiaoli Ding, Liqing He, Hai-Wen Li, Qingan Zhang, Yongtao Li
Summary: Dual lithium-containing hydride/oxide shells are formed by in situ mechano-induced assembly of Li3PO4 and LiBH4. The ionic conductivity of the Li3PO4-based composite is significantly improved by nearly 4 orders of magnitude, reaching 0.04 mS cm(-2) at 75°C, with an electrochemical window of -0.2-5 V (vs. Li/Li+).
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fuhu Yin, Yu Chang, Tingzhi Si, Jing Chen, Hai-Wen Li, Yongtao Li, Qingan Zhang
Summary: In this study, new Zr-based high-entropy alloys with Laves phases were designed, and their structure and hydrogen storage properties were adjusted by introducing Mg element. The results show that the addition of Mg element improves the hydrogen storage capacity and kinetics of these alloys, making them potential candidates for hydrogen storage materials.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bingjie Ma, Wenbin Jiang, Liuzhang Ouyang, Haiwen Li
Summary: This study suggests using glycine as an electrolyte additive in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution to enhance the discharge performance of commercial AZ31 magnesium alloys at high current densities.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
