Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sung Eun Wang, Jin-Sung Park, Min Ji Kim, Yun Chan Kang, Dae Soo Jung
Summary: A novel strategy for synthesizing high-capacity anode materials for lithium-ion batteries is reported. The strategy involves a one-pot spray pyrolysis process using an ethanol solution of Sn acetate and diphenylsilanediol, resulting in core@shell-structured nanoparticles that exhibit high energy density and stable cycling performance in lithium-ion batteries.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shuo Jin, Jiefu Yin, Xiaosi Gao, Arpita Sharma, Pengyu Chen, Shifeng Hong, Qing Zhao, Jingxu Zheng, Yue Deng, Yong Lak Joo, Lynden A. Archer
Summary: Aqueous zinc batteries have potential for cost-effective and safe electricity storage. Researchers have developed an in situ formed nanometric interphase strategy to enable fast-charging of aqueous zinc cells, achieving highly reversible cycling at high current densities and capacities.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Zeng, Hongxue Xi, Xingang Liu, Chuhong Zhang
Summary: Silicon/carbon nanofibers with a core-shell structure were successfully fabricated using a coaxial electrospinning technique, exhibiting excellent electrochemical performance, high electrical conductivity, and structural stability, showing great potential for advanced flexible energy storage.
Article
Electrochemistry
Xinlong Li, Xinlin Huang, Yuanzhi Chen, Jie Mei, Wanjie Xu, Laisen Wang, Dong-Liang Peng
Summary: The study demonstrated the preparation of monodisperse spinel Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) particles coated with a carbon layer through a solid-phase sintering reaction, which can enhance the rate performances of batteries.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ke Tan, Zhaolin Tan, Sen Liu, Guoqiang Zhao, Yang Liu, Linrui Hou, Changzhou Yuan
Summary: In order to solve the problem of lithium polysulfide application, a synergistic strategy has been proposed, which improves the sulfur cathode by using heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts. By constructing MIL-47 derived core-shell carbon nanorods (V3S4@C) as a host material and introducing optimized homogeneous catalyst Co(C5H5)2, the assembled Li-S batteries show outstanding performance and improve the prospect of commercial applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zeyu Zhang, Shixiong Sun, Wen Zhang, Jia Xu, Xin Wang, Chun Fang, Qing Li, Jiantao Han
Summary: A watermelon-like core-buffer-shell Si/electrochemically exfoliated graphene/C (Si/EG/C) composite was prepared using ball milling and spray drying. The composite exhibited excellent electrochemical performance due to the presence of folds and voids in the graphene layer, which buffered the volume fluctuations of the silicon core and facilitated fast lithium ion transport. It has potential applications in the next generation of Li-ion batteries.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jie Wang, Chunhui Gao, Zhao Yang, Min Zhang, Zhaolin Li, Hailei Zhao
Summary: In this study, a novel hollow-structured Si/C nanocomposite was developed to address the issue of volume change and capacity fade in silicon anode materials. The composite, consisting of tiny Si nano-grains encapsulated by a mesoporous Si shell and coated with a carbon layer, exhibited high reversible capacity, excellent rate capability, and superior cycling stability.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ikramul Hasan Sohel, Tarik Ozturk, Umut Aydemir, Naeimeh Sadat Peighambardoust, Ozgur Duygulu, Isil Isik-Gulsac, Mustafa Altun, Mehmet Nurullah Ates
Summary: This study presents a simple method to enhance the stability of electroplated Silicon (Si) electrodes through heat treatment. The cycling stability of the Si anode improves significantly with increasing heat treatment temperature. The Si electrode heat treated at 400 degrees C maintains 77% capacity even after exposure to air for one week.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kaiyuan Liu, Xianhe Meng, Lijing Yan, Meiqiang Fan, Yechao Wu, Chao Li, Tingli Ma
Summary: The novel Sn/SnOx@NC composite shows high reversible capacity and excellent electrochemical performance as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries, primarily due to its unique porous N-doped carbon frameworks.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lixin Li, Lei Wang, Chunhong Zhang
Summary: In this study, hierarchical MnMoO4@NC core-shell microspheres were synthesized as advanced electrode materials for both lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), showing improved performance due to the semi-hollow microsphere structure of MnMoO4 and the uniform nitrogen-doped carbon layer.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiantong Sun, Cheng Liu, Huili Wang, Yu Cao, Xinpeng Han, Shaojie Zhang, Haipeng Wang, Yiming Zhang, Aibing Chen, Zhanxu Yang, Jie Sun
Summary: A phosphorus/carbon nanotube@polypyrrole (BP/CNT@PPy) composite with good performance was successfully synthesized using a simple method, showing excellent stability in the application of lithium-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Kai Huang, Heyin Chen, Leif Nyholm
Summary: The nucleation of lithium directly on the copper current collector in anode-free lithium-metal batteries is limited by poor control and diffusion of lithium into the copper substrate via grain boundaries. Prelithiation of the copper surface improves the nucleation process by saturating the surface with lithium, reducing the influence of lithium diffusion. This leads to more homogeneous lithium nucleation, especially when a short potentiostatic nucleation pulse is applied.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Li, Yuguang Pu, Ting Zhang, Wei Gao
Summary: This study proposes a facile method of synthesizing a yolk-shelled Sn@void@TiO2-x composite using sequential coating and shell-to-core evolution. The optimized void space accommodates the expansion of the Sn core, while the solid TiO2-x outer shell stabilizes the SEI layer and improves electrical conductivity. The electrode demonstrates excellent electrochemical performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hui Huang, Lingjun Kong, Wei Shuang, Wei Xu, Jie He, Xian-He Bu
Summary: This study reports a carbon-encapsulated Fe2O3 electrode for the negative electrode of lithium-ion batteries, which exhibits high specific capacity and cycle stability. The influence of carbonization conditions on the electrode performance is also investigated.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wenzhen Zou, Ting Li, Zhendong Yao, Meiqiang Fan, Tingli Ma
Summary: This study designs and prepares a ZIF-8/SiOx/ZIF-8 composite with core-shell structure to overcome the low conductivity and volume expansion issues of silicon oxide in lithium-ion battery anode materials. The research shows that ZIF-8 not only regulates the particle size of SiOx, but also builds a three-dimensional network structure to provide buffer space, effectively preventing capacity loss caused by SiOx detachment from the anode surface.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Seongki Ahn, Minori Fukushima, Hiroki Nara, Toshiyuki Momma, Wataru Sugimoto, Tetsuya Osaka
Summary: The study found that the use of fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) increased internal resistance and decreased the cyclability of LIC full-cells, while LICs with vinylene carbonate (VC) additives exhibited good cyclability over 4000 cycles due to the presence of polymeric species in the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI). This detailed investigation into the function of SEI compounds derived from VC additives and their effect on cyclability will provide new insights into optimizing LIC full-cell configurations with appropriate electrolyte additives.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qianchuan Yu, Zhihuan Xue, Meichen Li, Peimeng Qiu, Changgang Li, Shengping Wang, Jingxian Yu, Hiroki Nara, Jongbeom Na, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: Organic compounds with nitrogen-containing groups (OCNs) have shown promising potential as electrode materials in rechargeable batteries, with their electrochemical properties improved through molecular structure regulation and enhancement of electrochemical activity centers.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Natsuki Nakamura, Tokihiko Yokoshima, Hiroki Nara, Hitoshi Mikuriya, Ayahito Shiosaki, Seongki Ahn, Toshiyuki Momma, Tetsuya Osaka
Summary: This study demonstrates the high-rate performance of high sulfur-loaded cathodes using a novel battery structure with PPy coating. The utilization of PPy coating suppresses polysulfide dissolution in the electrolyte, leading to improved discharge capacities. The 3D Al foam and acetylene black facilitate an enhanced conductive path in the cathode, contributing to improved high-rate performance.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Wang, Bing Ding, Xiangjun Lu, Hiroki Nara, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: Recent studies have shown that single-atom catalysts (SACs) can effectively enhance the performance of Li-S batteries. By introducing SACs into Li-S batteries, conversion kinetics of polysulfides can be promoted, suppressing the shuttle effect and improving the efficiency of Li stripping/plating while preventing the growth of Li dendrites.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Natsuki Nakamura, Tokihiko Yokoshima, Hiroki Nara, Hitoshi Mikuriya, Ayahito Shiosaki, Seongki Ahn, Toshiyuki Momma, Tetsuya Osaka
Summary: A low-resistance polypyrrole film was developed in this study, which can achieve high rates while suppressing polysulfide dissolution. By using a three-dimensional aluminum foam current collector and enhancing Li+ concentration, a high discharge capacity sulfur cathode was prepared with significant improvement in capacity retention and almost no polysulfide dissolution. This study demonstrates the potential for lithium-sulfur battery application with a 3D structure cathode coated with PPy.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Minjun Kim, Joseph F. S. Fernando, Jie Wang, Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, Jongbeom Na, Md Shahriar A. Hossain, Hiroki Nara, Darren Martin, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Dmitri Golberg, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: The study presents a heterostructured porous carbon framework composed of rGO nanosheets and MOF-derived microporous carbon, showing efficient lithium-ion storage performance. The unique 3D heterostructure of the PCF can withstand volume expansion, contributing to a deeper understanding of tailored design for future lithium-ion batteries.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fabian Horsthemke, Christoph Peschel, Kristina Kosters, Sascha Nowak, Kentaro Kuratani, Tomonari Takeuchi, Hitoshi Mikuriya, Florian Schmidt, Hikari Sakaebe, Stefan Kaskel, Tetsuya Osaka, Martin Winter, Hiroki Nara, Simon Wiemers-Meyer
Summary: Most commercially available lithium ion battery systems and some of their potential successors rely on liquid organic electrolytes. Understanding the electrolyte decomposition and its influence on cell performance and aging mechanisms is crucial. However, information about soluble species in the electrolytes, particularly in lithium-sulfur batteries, is limited. This study addresses the irreversible decomposition reactions of ether-based electrolytes using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The reactivity of lithium polysulfides with carbonate-based solvents is also investigated. Additionally, a new aging mechanism is discovered in carbonate-based electrolytes from operative lithium-titanium sulfide cells.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunqing Kang, Yanna Guo, Jingjing Zhao, Bo Jiang, Jingru Guo, Yi Tang, Hexing Li, Victor Malgras, Mohammed A. Amin, Hiroki Nara, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Yusuke Yamauchi, Toru Asahi
Summary: In this study, well-defined P- and B-codoped NiFe alloy mesoporous nanospheres were synthesized, and they exhibited low overpotential in the oxygen evolution reaction. This work highlights the importance of designing mesoporous nonnoble metal structures and incorporating phosphorus for enhancing the intrinsic activity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujie Song, Xiaokai Song, Xiaoke Wang, Jingzheng Bai, Fang Cheng, Chao Lin, Xin Wang, Hui Zhang, Jianhua Sun, Tiejun Zhao, Hiroki Nara, Yoshiyuki Sugahara, Xiaopeng Li, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: Two-dimensional (2D) layered metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoparticle (NP) superstructures were synthesized using an ice-templating strategy. The resulting carbon nanoparticle superstructures showed improved oxygen reduction activity compared to isolated carbon particles in alkaline media.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yingji Zhao, Hiroki Nara, Dong Jiang, Toru Asahi, Sameh M. Osman, Jeonghun Kim, Jing Tang, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: This study presents a tailored design of open-mouthed particles hollow cobalt/nitrogen-doped carbon with mesoporous shells, which exhibits sufficient accessibility and electroactivity on both the inner and outer surfaces. By leveraging the self-conglobation effect of metal sulfate in methanol, a raspberry-structured Zn/Co-ZIF precursor is obtained, which is further carbonized to fabricate the open-mouthed particles hollow cobalt/nitrogen-doped carbon. In-depth electrochemical investigations demonstrate that the introduction of open pores can enhance mass transfer and improve the utilization of the inner active sites. Therefore, the resulting open-mouthed particles hollow cobalt/nitrogen-doped carbon exhibits exceptional electrocatalytic oxygen reduction performance and demonstrates excellent durability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammed G. Kotp, Nagy L. Torad, Hiroki Nara, Watcharop Chaikittisilp, Jungmok You, Yusuke Yamauchi, Ahmed F. M. EL-Mahdy, Shiao-Wei Kuo
Summary: In this study, we report the rational syntheses of three conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) with different thiophene contents, topologies, and molecular structures. These CMPs show spherical morphologies, tunable pore volumes, and high thermal and chemical stabilities. Among them, the TPP-ThZ CMP exhibits the highest adsorption capacity for Cr(VI), surpassing other recently reported adsorbents.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Azhar Alowasheeir, Hiroki Nara, Miharu Eguchi, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: A uniform nanoframe structure derived from a Prussian blue analogue (PBA) with an internal cavity is synthesized using sonochemical etching. The uniquely structured PBA nanoframes possess a three-dimensional open structure and high surface area, resulting in enhanced electrochemical properties for the oxygen evolution reaction as a model reaction.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Minjun Kim, Konstantin L. Firestein, Joseph F. S. Fernando, Xingtao Xu, Hyunsoo Lim, Dmitri Golberg, Jongbeom Na, Jihyun Kim, Hiroki Nara, Jing Tang, Yusuke Yamauchi
Summary: This study demonstrates the significance of strategic nanoarchitecture design in achieving advanced catalyst (or electrode) materials for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The results show that different porosity structures have a marked impact on the electrochemical properties, with mesopores significantly improving wettability and accessibility, and macropores contributing to rate capability. The study also highlights the advantages of a double-shelled nanoarchitecture in increasing electron transfer for ORR.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yamato Haniu, Hiroki Nara, Seongki Ahn, Toshiyuki Momma, Wataru Sugimoto, Tetsuya Osaka
Summary: This study introduces metal chloride-pillared graphite as the negative electrode for LICs for the first time, showing higher energy and power densities as well as stable cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)