Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuoqing Zhao, Kang Yan, Jinqiang Zhang, Bing Sun, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: Layered lithium-rich cathode materials with high theoretical specific capacity have regained interest due to the increasing reliance on high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries. Research progress on the structure characterization and reaction mechanisms of these materials has been reviewed, focusing on both cationic and anionic redox reactions. The future development of lithium-rich cathode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries faces opportunities and challenges.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Julia Lamb, Arumugam Manthiram
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries offer a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage. However, the poor electrolyte stability has hindered the development of sodium-ion batteries. Recent advances in electrolyte compositions have shown great promise in improving the stability of sodium-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xin Meng, Jiale Wang, Le Li
Summary: This article summarizes various modifications recently implemented in the fast charging of layered oxide cathode materials, including component improvement, morphology control, ion doping, surface coating, and composite structure. The development direction of layered-oxide cathodes is summarized based on research progress. Possible strategies and future development directions of layered-oxide cathodes to improve fast-charging performance are proposed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ahmad Majed, Mohammad Torkamanzadeh, Chukwudi F. F. Nwaokorie, Karamullah Eisawi, Chaochao Dun, Audrey Buck, Jeffrey J. J. Urban, Matthew M. M. Montemore, Volker Presser, Michael Naguib
Summary: This study explores the potential of layered boride materials (MoAlB and Mo2AlB2) as high-performance electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). It is found that Mo2AlB2 exhibits a higher specific capacity than MoAlB in LIBs, achieving a specific capacity of 593 mAh g(-1) after 500 cycles at 200 mA g(-1). Surface redox reactions are identified as the key mechanism for Li storage in Mo2AlB2. Additionally, sodium hydroxide treatment of MoAlB leads to a porous morphology and higher specific capacities in SIBs, with Mo2AlB2 exhibiting a specific capacity of 150 mAh g(-1) at 20 mA g(-1). These findings suggest the potential of layered borides as electrode materials for both LIBs and SIBs, emphasizing the importance of surface redox reactions in Li storage mechanisms.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Claude Delmas, Dany Carlier, Marie Guignard
Summary: This paper provides an overview of research on lithium and sodium layered materials as positive electrodes in lithium (sodium)-ion batteries, focusing on the solid-state chemistry's role in discovering new materials and optimizing properties for different applications. Layered structures, especially lithium-based ones, are considered as the best candidates for high energy density batteries for mobile applications. Through high-temperature solid-state chemistry, many substituted phases have been obtained to stabilize the layered structure and increase the specific capacity.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kelsey A. Cavallaro, Stephanie Elizabeth Sandoval, Sun Geun Yoon, Akila C. Thenuwara, Matthew T. McDowell
Summary: This study investigates the electrochemical and transformation behavior of three alloy materials (antimony, silicon, and tin) and finds that antimony is particularly well suited for low-temperature applications, offering ten times higher specific capacity than graphite on the first cycle. The study examines the kinetic and thermodynamic limitations of these materials at low temperatures using various techniques, including the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique and X-ray diffraction. The use of reference electrodes is also found to be necessary at low temperatures.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xi Chen, Laura C. Loaiza, Laure Monconduit, Vincent Seznec
Summary: The 2D Si-Ge alloy materials, known as siliganes, have been developed for use as anodes in Li-ion batteries, offering reasonable cost and promising electrochemical performance. Among them, the siligane_Si0.9Ge0.1 showed the best performance, with a reversible capacity of 1325 mA h g-1, high capacity retention, and coulombic efficiency at a current density of 0.05 A g-1 after 10 cycles.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY 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
Chunxiao Zhang, Wenjun Jiang, Weitao He, Weifeng Wei
Summary: Electrochemical energy storage systems with high energy/power density are crucial for the development of intelligent society, and layered cathode materials have attracted great research interest due to their high specific capacity and operating voltage. However, structural degradation and side-reactions at high voltage hinder their further development. Constructing stable heteroepitaxial interfaces on layered cathode materials through interface engineering is recognized as an effective strategy to address these issues comprehensively.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunliu Li, Banglei Zhao, Junfeng Yang, Linchao Zhang, Qianfeng Fang, Xianping Wang
Summary: Li2ZrO3-coated and Al-doped micro-sized monocrystalline LiMn2O4 powder shows superior cycling and rate performance, attributed to the synergistic effect of Al-doping and Li2ZrO3-coating.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiming Wang, Zhuo Chen, Shuai Bai, Xi Wang, Yining Zhang
Summary: In this study, a specific structure of BVO coated on CuO@Cu current collector was constructed. This structure can buffer the volume expansion and prevent the dissolution of Li3VO4, improving the cycle stability and maintaining high capacity of the electrode. Additionally, some copper particles enter into the electrode material, enhancing its electronic conductivity and improving the rate performance of the LIBs.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Binbin Chu, Yu-Jie Guo, Ji-Lei Shi, Ya-Xia Yin, Tao Huang, Hang Su, Aishui Yu, Yu-Guo Guo, Yangxing Li
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries are successful energy storage devices, but the use of cobalt in cathodes has raised controversy due to scarcity and uneven distribution. However, completely replacing cobalt presents challenges.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yoo Jung Choi, You Jin Kim, Suji Kim, Ga Yoon Kim, Won-Hee Ryu
Summary: Layered cathode materials, such as LiCoO2, have been synthesized for Li-ion batteries using a direct solution-calcination strategy. The addition of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as a functional agent in the synthesis process helps to eliminate surface Li residues and promote a uniform particle distribution. The solution-calcined cathode material shows improved cycling stability and rate capability compared to commercial LCO, with suppressed phase transition. This research provides a simple and versatile method for the synthesis of cathode materials, avoiding complicated steps and the formation of unwanted residual lithium compounds.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jayse Langdon, Arumugam Manthiram
Summary: The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries calls for higher energy density and longer cycle life. Single-crystal cathode particles have attracted intense interest due to their remarkable cyclability, but there has been no systematic analysis of the different techniques in this field thus far.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuoqing Zhao, Ziqi Guo, Kang Yan, Shuwei Wan, Fengrong He, Bing Sun, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: The article summarizes various strategies for improving the performance of layered lithium-rich cathode materials for next-generation high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries. These strategies include surface engineering, elemental doping, composition optimization, structure engineering, and electrolyte additives, with emphasis on the effect and functional mechanism of corresponding techniques. Opportunities and challenges for designing high-performance lithium-rich cathode materials and bridging the gap between laboratory and practical applications are also discussed.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunlong Chen, Yingping Huang, Hailin Tian, Liqun Ye, Ruiping Li, Chuncheng Chen, Zhongxu Dai, Di Huang
Summary: A new photocatalyst consisting of F ion-doped BiVO4 has been developed to efficiently degrade glyphosate and reduce toxic emissions of AMPA. The study demonstrates that the catalyst of 0.3F@BiVO4 at pH = 9 achieved the best suppression of AMPA formation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fengyun Su, Zhishuai Wang, Mengzhen Tian, Chunxia Yang, Haiquan Xie, Chenghua Ding, Xiaoli Jin, Jiaqi Chen, Liqun Ye
Summary: In this study, MoO2/g-C3N4 composites were prepared with Pt as a cocatalyst, significantly improving the photocatalytic efficiency for hydrogen production through water splitting.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yixue Xu, Li Wang, Zhonglian Shi, Na Su, Chao Li, Yingping Huang, Niu Huang, Yu Deng, Hui Li, Tianyi Ma, Xin Ying Kong, Wenjing Lin, Ying Zhou, Liqun Ye
Summary: In this study, an efficient and selective photocatalytic method was proposed for the conversion of biomass polysaccharides into a large amount of carbon monoxide (CO) using novel high-entropy sulfide catalysts under mild reaction conditions. The selectivity of CO reached 99.1% among the gas products, demonstrating the potential of this method for sustainable fuel production from biomass resources.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fengyun Su, Zhishuai Wang, Haiquan Xie, Yezhen Zhang, Chenghua Ding, Liqun Ye
Summary: Photocatalytic technology for hydrogen evolution is a promising solution to harvest solar energy and convert it into green and renewable hydrogen energy. In this study, the photocatalytic performance of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) was enhanced by introducing N defects, resulting in improved visible light absorption and the promotion of photo-generated carrier separation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Na Su, Yang Bai, Zhonglian Shi, Jiale Li, Yixue Xu, Daoxiong Li, Baolu Li, Liqun Ye, Yi He
Summary: In this work, an efficient and stable photocatalyst was developed by loading ReS2 nanoparticles onto a CdS/ZnS heterojunction. The interaction between CdS/ZnS heterojunction and ReS2 accelerates photogenerated charge migration and inhibits the recombination of photogenerated electrons and holes. This work not only improves photo catalytic activity and stability but also broadens the application of ReS2 as a cocatalyst.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yong Zheng, Tao Gao, Shan Chen, Calum T. J. Ferguson, Kai A. I. Zhang, Fan Fang, Yi Shen, Niaz Ali Khan, Long Wang, Liqun Ye
Summary: This study presents a novel approach for photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production using porous CsPbBr3 quantum dots-decorated CTFs nanocomposites. The nanocomposites exhibit significantly enhanced photocatalytic activity and achieve high solar-to-chemical conversion efficiency. This work opens up new avenues for utilizing halide perovskite quantum dots and CTFs in various photocatalytic reactions.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Liu, Run Xu, Weifeng Pan, Chao Li, Niu Huang, Yingping Huang, Liqun Ye
Summary: In this study, resorcinol formaldehyde (RF) was introduced for photothermal catalytic generation of H2O2, achieving a photosynthetic yield of approximately 2000 mu m within 40 min under solar irradiation. The solar-to-chemical conversion (SCC) efficiency reached up to 0.19% at 338 K, surpassing photocatalysis with a cooling system by a factor of about 2.5. The H2O2 generated by RF during the photothermal process was formed through a two-channel pathway, promoting overall H2O2 formation and enabling its usage for pollutant removal. This work provides a sustainable and economical route for efficient H2O2 synthesis.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Dongfang Wang, Huilin Chen, Jiaqiao Chen, Haoxian Ye, Xinwen Chen, Liqun Ye, Kun Yao, Nanping Tu, Huamei Dai, Fang Fan
Summary: This study compares the mental health status among left-behind adolescents, migrant adolescents, and local adolescents. The prevalence of mental health problems is higher for left-behind adolescents, especially for females, those with chronic illnesses, and with a family history of mental disorders. Family function and school climate are also associated with mental health among all three types of adolescents.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunqiu Han, Yuehan Cao, Wang Yu, Zeai Huang, Fan Dong, Liqun Ye, Shan Yu, Ying Zhou
Summary: By selectively cleaving the C-O bonds in CH3O* intermediates instead of the metal-O bonds, the formation of peroxidation products can be significantly prevented, thus modulating the conversion pathway of methane. This method allows methane to be converted to methanol with a higher rate (325.4 mu mol g(-1) h(-1)) and selectivity (87.0%) under room temperature and atmospheric pressure without the need for external oxidants.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xian Shi, Li Wang, Weidong Dai, Xing'an Dong, Yang Bai, Liqun Ye
Summary: Heterojunction construction and defect engineering were combined to improve the CO2 photoreduction activity of Cu1.95S@CuS. The Z-scheme Cu1.95S@CuS heterostructure reduced charge carrier recombination and enhanced the directional carrier transfer, resulting in strengthened CO2 activation and photoreduction activity. The CO2 photoreduction pathway was explored by in situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and density functional theory calculations showed that surface Cu vacancies and heterojunction interfaces lowered the energy barrier for the rate determining step, enabling spontaneous reduction reaction. This work provides a strategy for designing heterojunction and deficient photocatalysts for solar energy conversion.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yong Zheng, Mingjin Li, Yongye Wang, Niu Huang, Wei Liu, Shan Chen, Xuepeng Ni, Kunming Li, Siwei Xiong, Yi Shen, Siliang Liu, Baolong Zhou, Niaz Ali Khan, Liqun Ye, Chao Zhang, Tianxi Liu
Summary: Fe-N-x nanoparticles-embedded porous carbons with a desired superstructure were synthesized using Fe-coordinated covalent triazine polymer and a hypersaline-confinement-conversion strategy. The resulting Fe/N@CNF-800 exhibited excellent catalytic performance for electrochemical oxygen reduction reaction, including high half-wave potential, dominant 4e(-) transfer approach, and great cycle stability. The assembled zinc-air battery using Fe/N-PCNF-800 showed superior performance compared to commercial Pt/C, highlighting the potential of metal nanoparticles-based carbon catalysts for energy-related electrocatalytic reactions and beyond.
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Minghui Lv, Chan Luo, Jiale Li, Qin Zeng, Shenggao Wang, Wei Liu, Niu Huang, Liqun Ye, Yulin Zhang, Yong Zheng
Summary: In this work, an efficient and stable electrocatalyst MoS2-Co@NCNTs was reported, which underwent electrochemical reconfiguration and produced high-valence molybdenum-oxygen compounds when tested in an oxygen-saturated electrolyte. The oxidized MoS2 nanoparticles significantly enhanced the hydrophilicity of Co@NCNTs, leading to enhanced catalytic performance compared to Co@NCNTs. Additionally, a PEO-PANa GPE with high electrical conductivity and excellent electrolyte absorption and retention capacity was reported. QSS-F-ZABs assembled with MoS2-Co@NCNTs and PEO-PANa GPE exhibited enhanced charge/discharge performance and long-cycle stability.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yixue Xu, Li Wang, Liqun Ye
CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN-CHINESE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Zheng, Niaz Ali Khan, Xuepeng Ni, Kai A. I. Zhang, Yi Shen, Niu Huang, Xin Ying Kong, Liqun Ye
Summary: This review introduces the application of covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) and their derivatives in sustainable electrochemical energy storage and conversion (EESC). Although CTFs have merits such as large surface area, tailorable conjugated structures, and excellent chemical and thermal stabilities, their poor conductivity limits their electrochemical performances. To overcome this challenge, CTF-based nanocomposites and derivatives like heteroatom-doped porous carbons have been proposed. This article also highlights the synthesis strategies for CTFs, the progress in electrochemical energy storage and conversion, and provides recommendations for the further development of CTF-based nanomaterials in EESC research.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chao Li, Chenjie Song, Hui Li, Liqun Ye, Yixue Xu, Yingping Huang, Gongzhe Nie, Rumeng Zhang, Wei Liu, Niu Huang, Po Keung Wong, Tianyi Ma
Summary: Fluorinated V2AlC is a durable vanadium-based catalyst showing high and constant activity in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation for organic pollutant degradation. The catalyst exhibits extremely low ion leakage and induces the main reactive oxygen species O-1(2) due to a two-dimensional confinement effect. The introduction of fluorine also changes the adsorption mode of tetracycline and reduces the toxicity of degradation intermediates.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
