Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengna Fan, Zhonghu Yang, Zhihua Lin, Xunhui Xiong
Summary: A simplified method is proposed in this study to improve the electronic conductivity and ion diffusion rate of TiO2 anodes by using a special coating structure and carbon layer. The results demonstrate that the material prepared by this method exhibits high reversible capacity and cycling performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jaegeon Ryu, Taesoo Bok, Se Hun Joo, Seokkeun Yoo, Gyujin Song, Su Hwan Kim, Sungho Choi, Hu Young Jeong, Min Gyu Kim, Seok Ju Kang, Chongmin Wang, Sang Kyu Kwak, Soojin Park
Summary: The study presents a molecular-level mixed silicon-carbon composite anode prepared through thermal pyrolysis of silane and subsequent mechanical milling, demonstrating a high level of integration between silicon and carbon that reaggregates during cycling. The embedded structure effectively prevents detrimental electrochemical coalescence and buffers the large volume expansion of silicon, allowing for extended full battery cycling.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruiyu Zhu, Lixiang Li, Zehua Wang, Shengqiang Zhang, Jie Dang, Xiaojie Liu, Hui Wang
Summary: By utilizing microaggregates derived from cogenetic Si/C nano-building blocks, constructing silicon-carbon hybrid materials can enhance lithium storage performance.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hui Huang, Lingjun Kong, Jie He, Ming Liu, Jijie Zhang, Xian-He Bu
Summary: In this study, metal oxides with hollow structure coated with N-doped carbon were synthesized and utilized as anodes for lithium-ion batteries, showing high specific capacity and superior cyclic stability. The improved performance can be attributed to the hollow structure and N-doped carbon coatings.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhiwen Long, Luhan Yuan, Chu Shi, Caiqin Wu, Hui Qiao, Keliang Wang
Summary: In this study, a porous Fe2O3 nanorod-decorated hollow carbon nanofiber (HNF) anode was designed to improve the rate performance and cycling stability of lithium-ion batteries. The unique porous hollow structure provided free space that effectively alleviated volume expansion and facilitated the exposure of more active sites during the lithiation/delithiation process, leading to outstanding electrochemical performance.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Chunjian Xue, Jinlian Zhao, Yinpeng Liu, Xiying Li, Jiwei Zhang, Jingwei Zhang
Summary: The shell thickness of hollow carbon spheres (HCs) has a significant impact on the electrochemical performance due to its effect on lithium ion transport kinetics. A simple one-pot method was developed to synthesize Ndoped hollow carbon nanospheres (NHCs) with different shell thickness (6, 10, and 13 nm) while keeping other parameters almost the same. The NHCs-1 sample with a shell thickness of 6 nm exhibited higher initial charge capacity and better cycle stability compared to NHCs-2 and NHCs-3 with thicker shells of 10 nm and 13 nm, respectively. The capacity dependence on shell thickness was explained by changes in the mass transfer coefficient of Li-ion across the wall. The outstanding electrochemical properties of NHCs were attributed to their unique hollow structure, N-doping, and high specific surface area. The strategy for preparing hollow carbon spheres with different shell thickness provides a promising alternative for developing superior electrode materials for energy storage.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shenghui Shen, Lei Huang, Xili Tong, Rongfan Zhou, Yu Zhong, Qinqin Xiong, Lingjie Zhang, Xiuli Wang, Xinhui Xia, Jiangping Tu
Summary: Carbon materials play a critical role in electrochemical energy storage and conversion, and the challenge lies in fabricating versatile carbon-based composites with controlled morphology and adjustable composition. A one-step maltose-based puffing carbonization technology is reported in this work to construct multiscale carbon composites, showing advantages such as large porosity, high conductivity, and tunable components. The research offers a general way for constructing multifunctional carbon composites for advanced energy storage and conversion, demonstrated through various composite examples.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuwu Xiao, Zhiqiang Wang, Wenli Yao, Qian Zhang, Shengwen Zhong, Zhengquan Yan
Summary: In this work, nano Sn-SnOx embedded in multichannel hollow carbon nanofibers (Sn-SnOx@MCNF) were found to improve the lithium storage property of tin-based oxides. Sn-SnOx@MCNF exhibited quick ion transfer rate, enough catalytic active sites, high structure stability, little agglomeration, and superior buffering volume change during alloying/dealloying processes. The SnSnOx@MCNF-based electrodes demonstrated predominant reversibility, large capacity, and excellent rate capability during the lithium intercalation process. In practical applications, SnSnOx@MCNF-based electrodes showed a high reversible capacity of 669.2 mAh g-1 even after 600 cycles at 1.0 A g-1 and a high-rate capacity of 525.1 mAh g-1 at 4.0 A g-1. Sn-SnOx@MCNF could be a potential anode material for Li-ion batteries with superior Li-storage performance. Furthermore, a detailed synergistic enhancement mechanism between MCNF and nano Sn-SnOx was proposed.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
LePing Yu, XiaoHong Zhou, Lu Lu, Lyu Xu, FengJun Wang
Summary: MXene/CNT hybrids have been synthesized to address aggregation and restacking issues in the application of MXenes, with carbon nanotubes incorporated as spacers and conductive additives. These hybrids have been successfully applied in energy storage devices, sensors, electrocatalysis, electromagnetic interference shielding, and water treatment, showing promising potential in various fields.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Yu Tan, Jing-Ting Su, Yen-Ju Wu, Chun-Lung Huang, Po-Yin Cheng, Yu-An Chen, Shih-Yuan Lu
Summary: A new energy storage device, the lithium-ion capacitor (LIC), has been developed that pairs battery-type anodes with capacitor-type cathodes to deliver high energy and power densities. The use of hollow porous alpha-Fe2O3 nanoparticles (alpha-Fe2O3 HPNPs) as anode materials has shown to significantly improve the high-rate capability and cycling stability of LICs. The nanostructure of electrodes plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance of LICs, with the hollow porous structure proving to be advantageous for anode materials.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuebin Xi, Xue Liu, Wenlong Xiong, Huan Wang, Xingxiang Ji, Fangong Kong, Gaixiu Yang, Jingliang Xu
Summary: This study proposes a new method to prepare lignin-based porous hollow carbon shell frameworks, which can improve the energy storage performance of lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dongbo Yu, Qi Shao, Jie Wang, Yong Zhang, Yan Wang, Jiaqin Liu, Jiewu Cui, Yucheng Wu
Summary: In this study, a general and facile route for preparing ZIF-8 hollow structures is developed, and hollow ZIF-8-derived nanoporous carbon is fabricated through a simple carbonization treatment. The double-shelled hollow structure of the material exhibits remarkable electrochemical energy storage performances. The synthesis strategy presented in this study provides important insights into the controllable synthesis of hollow MOF structures and other complicated MOF architectures.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jilu Zhao, Jiangyan Wang, Ruyi Bi, Mei Yang, Jiawei Wan, Hongyu Jiang, Lin Gu, Dan Wang
Summary: Rational nanostructure design, especially with hollow multi-shelled structures (HoMS), has been successful in addressing various fields. It is highly desirable to localize multiple cores in a HoMS, but the fabrication process is challenging. A controllable synthesis strategy has been developed to achieve this structure, which shows promise in energy storage, multi-drug co-delivery, sequential responsive release, and tandem catalysis applications.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Li Wang, Jiawei Wan, Jiangyan Wang, Dan Wang
Summary: Research on hollow multishelled structures (HoMSs) in the past decade has enriched their chemical compositions and geometric structures through advanced synthetic methods and characterization technologies. The control of HoMSs' compositional and structural characteristics can optimize their performance in mass transport, storage, and release.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruiyu Zhu, Zehua Wang, Xuejiao Hu, Xiaojie Liu, Hui Wang
Summary: This study investigates the challenges faced by silicon as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries and successfully prepares a binder-free and free-standing anode electrode paper, achieving excellent battery performance and demonstrating great potential for practical applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaxin Chen, Baojuan Xi, Man Huang, Liluo Shi, Shaozhuan Huang, Nannan Guo, Da Li, Zhicheng Ju, Shenglin Xiong
Summary: This study reports a self-template strategy for in situ defect-selectivity and order-in-disorder synergetic engineering in carbon, which simultaneously enhances the potassium storage capability, rate capability, and cyclic stability. By tuning defect sites and inducing surface atom rearrangement, the carbon material achieves high conductivity and abundant reversible carbon vacancies.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yating Meng, Chuanhao Nie, Weijia Guo, Deng Liu, Yaxin Chen, Zhicheng Ju, Quanchao Zhuang
Summary: Potassium ion batteries have gained attention in large-scale electrochemical energy storage due to their abundant resources, low cost, performance safety, and environmental non-toxicity. However, challenges such as the large atomic weight and radius of potassium ion and short cycle life limit their practical use. Inorganic cathode materials play a crucial role in the development of high-performance potassium ion batteries, and this review focuses on their current development and the relationship between material composition, structure, and electrochemical performance.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiangmin Jiang, Zhiwei Li, Zhenghui Pan, Shijing Wang, Yaxin Chen, Quanchao Zhuang, Zhicheng Ju, Xiaogang Zhang
Summary: The article provides an overview of the issues associated with zinc metal anodes in rechargeable zinc-ion batteries and discusses various strategies to overcome these issues, such as crystal engineering and structural engineering. Lastly, it discusses the challenges and research directions in this field.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiacen Liu, Yechao Lin, Nannan Guo, Chao Geng, Zongfu Sun, Jiangmin Jiang, Quanchao Zhuang, Yaxin Chen, Zhicheng Ju
Summary: A synergistic strategy combining defects-reducing and interface-stabilizing is developed to improve the storage performance of potassium-ion batteries cathode materials.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weijia Guo, Chao Geng, Zongfu Sun, Jiangmin Jiang, Zhicheng Ju
Summary: In this study, a carbon material with controlled microstructure was successfully synthesized by introducing oxygen-containing functional groups and using carbonized pre-oxidation coal tar pitch, which improved the potassium storage capacity and rate capability. This research provides a promising approach for the large-scale application of carbon anode materials based on coal tar pitch in batteries.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mingrui Pu, Xue Lai, Hui Chen, Congcong Cao, Zixiang Wei, Yulin Zhu, Leilei Tian, Feng He
Summary: Copolymerization of an electron-rich donor (D) unit with an electron-deficient acceptor (A) unit to construct efficient D-n-A-n type donors is an effective strategy for organic solar cell applications. In this work, a series of fused A units with different electron-deficient ability were constructed using benzo[2,1-b:3,4-b']dithiophene and benzopyrazine (BP), benzothiadiazole (BT), and benzoselenadiazole (BS). Three polymer donors were synthesized and their structure-performance relationships were systematically investigated. Among the three polymers, PBDP-BT showed the highest hole mobility. The device based on PBDP-BT:Y6 achieved an outstanding power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 15.14%, surpassing those based on PBDP-BP:Y6 and PBDP-BS:Y6.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yezhou Li, Leilei Tian, Tiancheng Zhao, Jiayu Zhang
Summary: This study developed a tumor targeting nanodrug delivery system that combines chemotherapy and immunotherapy, showing potential improvement in the treatment and prognosis of gastric cancer.
CANCER IMMUNOLOGY IMMUNOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiangmin Jiang, Zhenghui Pan, Jiaren Yuan, Jun Shan, Chenglong Chen, Shaopeng Li, Yaxin Chen, Quanchao Zhuang, Zhicheng Ju, Hui Dou, Xiaogang Zhang, John Wang, John Wang
Summary: By constructing a stable and robust g-C3N4 protective layer on the surface of zinc metal anodes, the performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries can be improved, inhibiting dendrite growth and enhancing Coulombic efficiency and lifespan.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinran Gao, Xiaoyu Dong, Zheng Xing, Shomary Jamila, Haiping Hong, Hongfu Jiang, Jianli Zhang, Zhicheng Ju
Summary: Nitrogen and sulfur co-doped 3D graphene frameworks (NSGFs) with high Na storage capacity were synthesized. The high specific capacity of NSGFs is attributed to the free diffusion of Na ions within the graphene layer and reversible reaction between -C-S-x-C- covalent chains and Na ions. N/S co-doping enhances the Na ion diffusion rate and reduces the electrochemical impedance of NSGFs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hongwei Lu, An Chen, Xindan Zhang, Zixiang Wei, Rong Cao, Yi Zhu, Jingxiong Lu, Zhongling Wang, Leilei Tian
Summary: In this study, a MRI contrast agent with optimized contrast sensitivity was synthesized and successfully applied to trace liver metastases and monitor tissue inflammation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zixiang Wei, Zhicong Chao, Xindan Zhang, Jiantao Yu, Fan Xiao, Xuanjun Zhang, Leilei Tian
Summary: Mediated Fenton reaction can enhance intracellular oxidative stress through producing toxic ·OH. However, the delivery of Fe2+ in high doses to tumors and its cytotoxicity to normal tissues pose a challenge. Thus, a controllable Fe2+ delivery system has been developed to activate the Fenton reaction and enhance Fe2+ accumulation in tumors.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Electrochemistry
Ziyu Chen, Qianqian Shen, Jianzhen Xiong, Jiangmin Jiang, Zhicheng Ju, Xiaogang Zhang
Summary: Potassium-ion hybrid capacitors (PIHCs) overcome the limitations of potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) and supercapacitors (SCs) by integrating the advantages of both. This review briefly introduces the energy storage mechanism of PIHCs and discusses recent research progress and achievements in anode and cathode materials development. The challenges and prospects of PIHCs are also proposed, along with guiding future research directions.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zecheng Yang, Liluo Shi, Hao Wang, Jianzhen Xiong, Xuena Xu, Limei Sun, Jiangmin Jiang, Quanchao Zhuang, Yaxin Chen, Zhicheng Ju
Summary: Carbon nanosheets (CNS) with tuned thickness were prepared through a crystallization-induced strategy using polyvinyl pyrrolidone-potassium chloride (PVP-KCl) solution. The reduced thickness of CNS provided abundant surface active sites and shortened the K+ migration path, resulting in enhanced potassium storage performance. The ultrathin structure of CNS exhibited high reversible capacity and rate performance due to rapid ion and electron transport.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiangmin Jiang, Ye Jiang, Ziyu Chen, Cai Tang, Yaxin Cheng, Quanchao Zhuang, Zhicheng Ju
Summary: This study proposes a new nitrogen-doped carbon encapsulated FeSe2 material (FeS-e2@NC) with excellent high-rate performance and cycle stability in sodium-ion batteries. This finding provides an effective material engineering approach for designing high-performance sodium-ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chao Geng, Yaxin Chen, Zongfu Sun, Weijia Guo, Jiangmin Jiang, Yongli Cui, Yueli Shi, Quanchao Zhuang, Zhicheng Ju
Summary: This study presents a general pore expansion strategy in carbon materials through in situ pulverization-reaggregation of basic carbonates. This strategy enhances potassium storage performance by increasing pore size, leading to a high reversible capacity and high rate.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
