Review
Chemistry, Physical
Peng Li, Hun Kim, Seung-Taek Myung, Yang-Kook Sun
Summary: This review highlights the necessity of co-exploitation of silicon and graphite, and systematically concludes the key issues, challenges, and perspectives of Si-graphite electrodes. Through a deep understanding of associated electrochemical processes, the component and structural optimization of Si-graphite anodes could be effectively enhanced.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jun Won Lee, So Yeun Kim, Dong Young Rhee, Sungmin Park, Jae Yup Jung, Min-Sik Park
Summary: Graphite is the most popular anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high reversibility and stable cycling performance. This study proposes a facile approach to integrate functional metal oxides on the surface of natural graphite (NG) through a surface-coating technique and a crystallization process, which improves the charging performance of graphite. The metal oxides play crucial roles in stabilizing the surface of NG and facilitating Li+ migration at the NG-electrolyte interface. The full cell with the c-Fe3O4-NG anode shows significantly improved charging behavior without loss of reversible capacity during 300 cycles. This study provides utilitarian insights for the development of advanced lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Madhushri Bhar, Avishek Dey, Sourav Ghosh, Matthijs A. van Spronsen, Vimalnath Selvaraj, Y. Kaliprasad, Satheesh Krishnamurthy, Surendra K. Martha
Summary: The study introduces an environmentally friendly technique of graphite recycling by combining water leaching and atmospheric plasma jet printing, which significantly enhances the specific capacity and Li+ diffusivity of recycled graphite. Improving reversible Li+ storage by plasma activation of the graphitic structure is crucial for enhancing the sustainability of lithium-ion batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Madhushri Bhar, Sourav Ghosh, Satheesh Krishnamurthy, Kaliprasad Yalamanchili, Surendra K. Martha
Summary: This study developed an efficient method for graphite recovery from spent LIBs, which enhanced the degree of graphitization and stable discharge capacity. The practical feasibility was confirmed through a full-cell study.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Le Li, Dan Zhang, Jianping Deng, Yuchun Gou, Junfei Fang, Hong Cui, Yongqiang Zhao, Minghui Cao
Summary: Carbon-based materials have been extensively studied as electrode materials for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries due to their abundance, low cost, nontoxicity, and electrochemical diversity. This study reviews recent research progress in the application of carbon-based materials, focusing on the relationship between electrode structure and fast-charging performance. The future development of carbon-based materials in fast-charging LIBs is also discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jingjing Xie, Fei Tang, Haifeng Li, Wei Jiang, Zhenglong Yang, Deyang Zhao, Yanbin Xu, Yanfeng Meng, Wenjuan Sun, Ziqiao Jiang
Summary: In this study, N-doped porous carbon was synthesized and composited with FeMoO4 by a hydrothermal method, forming a composite material with a large specific surface area. This composite material enhanced the lithium storage performance and buffered the volume change during lithiation/delithiation, leading to high cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo-Ra Kim, Ji-Hong Kim, Ji-Sun Im
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of pitch coating on graphite anode materials used in lithium-ion batteries and found that pitch as a lithium-ion diffusion pathway improves the electrochemical properties. However, excessive pitch aggregation can deteriorate the performance.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaomei Jiang, Yanjun Chen, Xiaokai Meng, Weiguo Cao, Changcheng Liu, Que Huang, Nithesh Naik, Vignesh Murugadoss, Mina Huang, Zhanhu Guo
Summary: This review explores the influence of carbon materials on the safety of lithium-ion batteries, highlighting their importance as electrodes and in thermal runaway processes. It also summarizes measures for improving carbon electrode materials and their impact on battery safety.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shi Li, Xin-Yu Shi, Zheng-Peng Tang, De-Xin Li, Yu-Chao Zhang, Yao Xiao, Yang Song, Zhuo Zheng, Yan-Jun Zhong, Zhen-Guo Wu, Ben-He Zhong, Xiao-Dong Guo
Summary: By preparing Si@C@graphite materials, the initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) and cycling performance of silicon-based lithium-ion batteries are simultaneously improved. The carbon layer derived from biopolymer binders with N, O heteroatoms shows the best improvement in Li+ transport kinetics and electrochemical properties, while artificial graphite significantly enhances the overall ICE and reversible capacity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Dan Zhang, Weizhuo Zhang, Shengrui Zhang, Xiaohui Ji, Le Li
Summary: This article reviews the synthesis methods and composite strategies of expanded graphite in high-performance lithium-based batteries, and introduces the latest research findings on expanded graphite-based composite materials. The important role of expanded graphite-based composite materials in this field is emphasized, and the remaining challenges are discussed to accelerate the advancement and commercialization of lithium-based battery technology.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Y. Zhu, Y. F. Yuan, P. F. Du, M. Zhu, Y. B. Chen, S. Y. Guo
Summary: This study focuses on improving the lithium storage performance of MnS by addressing its low conductivity and volume variation issues through a novel synthesis strategy and composite structure. The composite material consists of alpha-MnS nanoparticles grown within a 3D macroporous honeycomb carbon framework. The composite demonstrates enhanced specific capacity, cycling durability, and rate capability, as well as excellent kinetics properties, thanks to the smart design of the confined alpha-MnS nanoparticles.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ke Xu, Xiaohan Li, Xuefeng Liu, Yingjie Yu, Xin Zhang, Wen Lei, Zhengwei Xie, Shaowei Zhang, Quanli Jia, Haijun Zhang
Summary: Si-based materials are highly promising candidates for high performance Li-ion batteries, and Si/graphite anode is commonly used to enable commercial applications. However, the poor interfacial bonding strength and limited ability to relieve volume expansion of silicon hinder the cycle performance. In this study, a novel Si-based anode structure with a double protective layer, combining inner graphite and outer TiC, is introduced to improve electrical conductivity, alleviate volume expansion, and suppress side reactions. The Si@G@TiC electrode demonstrates significantly improved cycling performance and retains 85% capacity after 300 cycles at 0.2 A g-1.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Madhushri Bhar, Udita Bhattacharjee, Dhritismita Sarma, Satheesh Krishnamurthy, Kaliprasad Yalamanchili, Arup Mahata, Surendra K. Martha
Summary: Due to high consumer demand, the widespread manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) leads to inevitable e-waste which poses severe environmental and resource sustainability challenges. This study enhances the charge storage capability and Li-ion kinetics of recovered graphite anode from spent LIBs by using an optimized amount of recycled graphene nanoflakes (GNFs) as an additive. The WG@GNF anode shows significantly improved electrochemical performance, with higher initial discharge capacity and better capacity retention over cycles compared to WG. The synergistic effects of Li-ion intercalation and adsorption into graphite and GNF respectively, along with the unique morphology of spherical graphite particles trapped in graphene nanoflakes, contribute to the enhanced performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liang Zhao, Baichuan Ding, Xian-Ying Qin, Zhijie Wang, Wei Lv, Yan-Bing He, Quan-Hong Yang, Feiyu Kang
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the origin, roles, and research progress of NG-based materials in ongoing LIBs. It covers the structure, properties, electrochemical performance, modification methods, derivatives, composites, and applications of NG. The strategies to improve their high-rate and low-temperature charging performance are also discussed, along with prospects for the development and future applications of NG-based materials.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xu Liu, Huitian Liu, Yuhao Cao, Xiaochen Wu, Zhongqiang Shan
Summary: Chemical-expanded graphite (CEG) is used as a carbon matrix to form Si@CEG/C composites with an embedded structure, effectively addressing the challenges posed by volume change and electrochemical interface of Si anode. The embedded structure enables better cycling performance and rate capability for Si@CEG/C.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandeep Bhattacharya, Ahmet T. Alpas
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
G. Sun, S. Bhattacharya, A. T. Alpas
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandeep Bhattacharya, Ahmet T. Alpas
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandeep Bhattacharya, A. Reza Riahi, Ahmet T. Alpas
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandeep Bhattacharya, A. Reza Riahi, Ahmet T. Alpas
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandeep Bhattacharya, A. Reza Riahi, Ahmet T. Alpas
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2011)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
S. Bhattacharya, A. R. Riahi, A. T. Alpas
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2009)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
S. Bhattacharya, A. T. Alpas
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Zeyuan Cui, Sandeep Bhattacharya, Ahmet T. Alpas
Summary: During hot forming of Al sheets, material transfer and adhesion to die surfaces were observed, with junction growth controlled by diffusional flow. Differences were found between experiments conducted in argon and air atmospheres, with oxidation interrupting junction growth in the latter.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sandeep Bhattacharya, Ahmet T. Alpas
MATERIALS FOR RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2018)
Proceedings Paper
Electrochemistry
S. Bhattacharya, A. T. Alpas
FAILURE MODE AND MECHANISM ANALYSES
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sandeep Bhattacharya, Mehdi Shafiei, Ahmet T. Alpas
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS E-MATERIALS FOR ENERGY SYSTEMS
(2015)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Sandeep Bhattacharya, A. Reza Riahi, Ahmet T. Alpas
ADVANCES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY II
(2011)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alireza Sadeghi Alavijeh, Sandeep Bhattacharya, Owen Thomas, Carmen Chuy, Erik Kjeang
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES ADVANCES
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jie Zhang, Xiaoyang Chen, MingJian Ding, Jiaqiang Chen, Ping Yu
Summary: This study enhances the compositional inhomogeneity of relaxor ferroelectric thin films to improve their dielectric temperature stability. The prepared films exhibit a relatively high dielectric constant and a very low variation ratio of dielectric constant over a wide temperature range.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaoyu Chen, Ranran Zhang, Hao Zou, Ling Li, Qiancheng Zhu, Wenming Zhang
Summary: Polyaniline-manganese dioxide composites exhibit high conductivity, long discharge platform, and stable circulation, and the specific capacity is increased by providing additional H+ ions to participate in the reaction.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xutao Huang, Yinping Chen, Jianjun Wang, Gang Lu, Wenxin Wang, Zan Yao, Sixin Zhao, Yujie Liu, Qian Li
Summary: This study aims to establish a novel approach to better understand and predict the behavior of materials with multi-scale lamellar microstructures. High-resolution reconstruction and collaborative characterization methods are used to accurately represent the microstructure. The mechanical properties of pearlite are investigated using crystal plasticity simulation and in-situ scanning electron microscopy tensile testing. The results validate the reliability of the novel strategy.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Cheng Chen, Fanchao Meng, Jun Song
Summary: This study systematically investigated the unfaulting mechanism of single-layer interstitial dislocation loops in irradiated L12-Ni3Al. The unfaulting routes of the loops were uncovered and the symmetry breaking during the unfaulting processes was further elucidated. A continuum model was formulated to analyze the energetics of the loops and predict the unfaulting threshold.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Darshan Bamney, Laurent Capolungo
Summary: This work investigates the formation of adjoining twin pairs (ATPs) at grain boundaries (GBs) in hexagonal close-packed (hcp) metals, focusing on the co-nucleation (CN) of pairs of deformation twins. A continuum defect mechanics model is proposed to study the energetic feasibility of CN of ATPs resulting from GB dislocation dissociation. The model reveals that CN is preferred over the nucleation of a single twin variant for low misorientation angle GBs. Further analysis considering GB character and twin system alignment suggests that CN events could be responsible for ATP formation even at low m' values.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bing Han, Zhengqian Fu, Guoxiang Zhao, Xuefeng Chen, Genshui Wang, Fangfang Xu
Summary: This study investigates the behavior of electric-field induced antiferroelectric to ferroelectric (AFE-FE) phase transition and reveals the evolution of atomic displacement ordering as the cause for the transition behavior changing from sharp to diffuse. The novel semi-ordered configuration results from the competing interaction between long-range displacement modulation and compositional inhomogeneity, which leads to a diffuse AFE-FE transition while maintaining the switching field.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Akib Jabed, Golden Kumar
Summary: This study demonstrates that cryogenic rejuvenation promotes homogeneous-like flow and increases ductility in metallic glass samples. Conversely, annealing has the opposite effect, resulting in a smoother fracture surface.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xin Ji, Yan Chong, Satoshi Emura, Koichi Tsuchiya
Summary: A heterogeneous microstructure in Ti-15Mo-3Al alloy with heterogeneous distributions of Mo element and omega(iso) precipitates has achieved a four-fold increase in tensile ductility without a loss of tensile strength, by blocking the propagation of dislocation channels and preventing the formation of micro-cracks.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Amit Samanta, Prasanna Balaprakash, Sylvie Aubry, Brian K. Lin
Summary: This study proposes a combined large-scale first principles approach with machine learning and materials informatics to quickly explore the chemistry-composition space of advanced high strength steels (AHSS). The distribution of aluminum and manganese atoms in iron is systematically explored using first principles calculations to investigate low stacking fault energy configurations. The use of an automated machine learning tool, DeepHyper, speeds up the computational process. The study provides insights into the distribution of aluminum and manganese atoms in systems containing stacking faults and their effects on the equilibrium distribution.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Guowei Zhou, Yuanzhe Hu, Zizheng Cao, Myoung Gyu Lee, Dayong Li
Summary: In this work, a physics-constrained neural network is used to predict grain-level responses in FCC material by incorporating crystal plasticity theory. The key feature, shear strain rate of slip system, is identified based on crystal plasticity and incorporated into the loss function as physical constitutive equations. The introduction of physics constraints accelerates the convergence of the neural network model and improves prediction accuracy, especially for small-scale datasets. Transfer learning is performed to capture complex in-plane deformation of crystals with any initial orientations, including cyclic loading and arbitrary non-monotonic loading.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pengfei Yang, Qichang Li, Zhongying Wang, Yuxiao Gao, Wei Jin, Weiping Xiao, Lei Wang, Fusheng Liu, Zexing Wu
Summary: In this study, the HER performance of Ru-based catalysts is significantly improved through the dual-doping strategy. The obtained catalyst exhibits excellent performance in alkaline freshwater and alkaline seawater, and can be stably operated in a self-assembled overall water splitting electrolyzer.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ilias Bikmukhametov, Garritt J. Tucker, Gregory B. Thompson
Summary: Depositing a Ni-1at. % P film can facilitate the formation of multiple quintuple twin junctions, resulting in a five-fold twin structure and a pentagonal pyramid surface topology. The ability to control material structures offers opportunities for creating novel surface topologies, which can be used as arrays of field emitters or textured surfaces.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zening Yang, Weiwei Sun, Zhengyu Sun, Mutian Zhang, Jin Yu, Yubin Wen
Summary: Multicomponent oxides (MCOs) have wide applications and accurately predicting their thermal expansion remains challenging. This study introduces an innovative attention-based deep learning model, which achieves improved performance by using two self-attention modules and demonstrates adaptability and interpretability.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ze Liu, Cai Chen, Yuanxun Zhou, Lanting Zhang, Hong Wang
Summary: This study attempts to address the gap in cooling rates between thin film deposition and bulk metallic glass (BMG) casting by correlating the glass-forming range (GFR) determined from combinatorial materials chips (CMCs) with the glass-forming ability (GFA) of BMG. The results show that the full-width at half maximum (FWHM) of the first sharp diffraction peak (FSDP) is a good indicator of BMG GFA, and strong positive correlations between FWHM and the critical casting diameter (Dmax) are observed in various BMG systems. Furthermore, the Pearson correlation coefficients suggest possible similarities in the GFA natures of certain BMG pairs.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mike Schneider, Jean-Philippe Couzinie, Amin Shalabi, Farhad Ibrahimkhel, Alberto Ferrari, Fritz Koermann, Guillaume Laplanche
Summary: This work aims to predict the microstructure of recrystallized medium and high-entropy alloys, particularly the density and thickness of annealing twins. Through experiments and simulations, a database is provided for twin boundary engineering in alloy development. The results also support existing theories and empirical relationships.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2024)
