Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xing He, Dan Liu, Deyu Qu, Junsheng Li, Haolin Tang, Xiong Zhang, Hanping Chen
Summary: A facile solid-state method was developed to prepare a metal sulfide/carbon composite, which exhibited excellent sodium storage performance in sodium-ion batteries with competitive reversible capacity, excellent rate capacity, and good cyclic stability. Additionally, the composite showed a potential application in sodium-ion hybrid capacitors with 80% capacity retention after 4500 cycles.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jae Seob Lee, Rakesh Saroha, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: In this study, highly porous three-dimensional microspheres with a metal-organic framework templated nitrogen-doped graphitic carbon and polydopamine-derived carbon double coating were synthesized. These microspheres exhibited excellent performance as anodes for Na-ion batteries, especially with long-lasting cycle stability under carbonate-based electrolyte system.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gaeun Lee, Il Tae Kim, Jaehyun Hur
Summary: CuP2 is a phosphorous-rich transition metal phosphide with high theoretical capacity and intrinsic alleviation of volume change, making it a potential anode material for Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, its electrochemical performance is limited due to low electrical conductivity and insufficient regulation of volume expansion. In this study, a CuP2-Te-C ternary composite was proposed as a high-performance anode material. The introduction of Te-C can enhance conductivity and mitigate cycling instability. The study comprehensively investigated the roles of Te and C, and determined an appropriate C content (25 wt%) for improved capacity and cycling stability. The CuP2-Te-C(25%) showed good cycling performance and rate capability. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis revealed its superior diffusivity and lower charge transfer resistance. This study provides new perspectives on high-performance metal-phosphide anode materials for LIBs.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Su Hyun Yang, Yun Jae Lee, Heemin Kang, Seung-Keun Park, Yun Chan Kang
Summary: In this study, a novel synthetic strategy is proposed to convert MXene into restacking-inhibited three-dimensional (3D) balls coated with iron selenides and carbon. The resulting 3D structured microspheres exhibit high reversible capacity and excellent cycling stability in potassium-ion batteries. This strategy addresses the restacking issue of MXene nanosheets and enhances the electrochemical performance of MXene-based materials.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yijiao Chang, Yongmao Zhou, Zhixing Wang, Xinhai Li, Ding Wang, Jianguo Duan, Jiexi Wang, Guochun Yan
Summary: In this study, NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2 material with distinguished cyclic and rate performance was successfully prepared via spray pyrolysis combined with a high-temperature solid-phase sintering method, showing excellent capacity retention and fast charge-discharge performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jin-Sung Park, Sung Eun Wang, Dae Soo Jung, Jung-Kul Lee, Yun Chan Kang
Summary: This study introduces the synthesis of uniquely structured porous VN-rGO microspheres and their application as cathodes for ZIBs. The VN-rGO microspheres exhibit high capacity, high energy density, and good rate capability. The electro-chemical reaction mechanism of VN-rGO microspheres with zinc ions is investigated.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Hao, Nikolay Dimov, Jeng-Kuei Chang, Shigeto Okada
Summary: By controlling the distribution of nanosized FeCoS4 active material particles, FCS@CNTGH prevents the formation of large clusters, exhibiting excellent rate performance and long cycle life. The experiment demonstrates a high capacity retention and superior cycle life.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jae Seob Lee, Jin-Sung Park, Kun Woo Baek, Rakesh Saroha, Su Hyun Yang, Yun Chan Kang, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: Introduces an innovative method for the synthesis of coral-like porous microspheres composed of polydopamine-derived N-doped C-coated MoSe2 composite with graphitic carbon (Coral MoSe2-GC@N-C) as advanced anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). The prepared composite consists of few-layered MoSe2 particles with enlarged interlayer spacing, encapsulated within the graphitic carbon matrix. It also features 3D interconnected pores and N-doped C uniformly coated on the surface to enhance structural integrity and provide additional conductive pathway. The microspheres show good structural robustness, high rate capability, and stable cycle performance for both SIBs and PIBs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin-Sung Park, Sungjin Yang, Yun Chan Kang
Summary: The study demonstrates that the porous microspheres consisting of V2O3 anchored on entangled carbon nanotubes exhibit excellent performance as cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, with high reversible capacity and superior electrochemical properties, attributed to their unique structure and composition.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jae Hun Choi, Jin-Sung Park, Yun Chan Kang
Summary: This study introduces a procedure for the formation of vanadium dioxide-nanoflake-reduced graphene oxide composite microspheres with open pores through spray pyrolysis, which exhibits high rate capability and stable cycle performance as a cathode for zinc-ion batteries.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junjun Peng, Yu Zhang, Manlin Chen, Bowen Li, Tiantao Wang, Haomiao Li, Linghui Yu, Aiping Jin, Huihong Liu, Kai Jiang, Ming Li
Summary: Converting waste cotton fabric into graphitized carbon/Fe7S8 composites shows promise as a sustainable and high-performance material for electrochemical sodium storage.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guorui Yang, Ziyi Zhou, Xiaofeng Liu, Yue Zhang, Silan Wang, Wei Yan, Shujiang Ding
Summary: The research indicates that hollow bowl-shaped porous carbon materials modified with graphene can act as high-performance anode materials for sodium-ion batteries, exhibiting high reversible capacity, excellent rate capability, and cycling stability. These materials possess good electrical conductivity and large surface area, which improve sodium ion adsorption and diffusion, leading to superior capacity and rate performance in sodium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yeong Beom Kim, Hyo Yeong Seo, Kyeong-Ho Kim, Jung Sang Cho, Yun Chan Kang, Gi Dae Park
Summary: Highly porous carbon-coated carbon nanotube (CNT) porous microspheres are suggested as excellent reservoir materials and developed by encapsulating iron sulfide nanocrystals. The fully encapsulated structure combined with the porous carbon enables significant volume changes during cycling and exhibits outstanding cycling stability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dmitrii Stolbov, Sergei Chernyak, Anton Ivanov, Konstantin Maslakov, Evgeniya Tveritinova, Vitaly Ordomsky, Mingzhu Ni, Serguei Savilov, Hui Xia
Summary: The study developed a tunable approach for the synthesis of Si-doped jellyfish-like graphene nanoflakes. The doping of GNFs with Si significantly boosted the specific capacity of the lithium-ion battery electrode, and synthesis conditions strongly affected the electrode performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
K. P. Lakshmi, R. Deivanayagam, M. M. Shaijumon
Summary: A composite of antimony oxide microstructures encapsulated in graphene aerogel, interconnected by a network of carbon nanotubes, shows excellent electrochemical performance as an anode for sodium and lithium ion batteries. The unique star-shaped Sb2O3 microstructures are synthesized through a facile hydrothermal method, exhibiting stable specific capacity over 100 cycles. The study investigates the reaction kinetics upon sodiation and attempts to probe the underlying electrochemical charge storage mechanism using ex-situ techniques.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Hakgyoon Yu, Jong Su Han, Gil Chan Hwang, Jung Sang Cho, Dong-Won Kang, Jae-Kwang Kim
Summary: In this study, a high potential cathode material LiMn0.8Fe0.2PO4 was successfully synthesized using a modified mechanical activation method and applied in all-solid-state high-voltage rechargeable lithium ion batteries. By compositing a high dielectric constant ceramic Al2O3 in the Li1.3Al0.3Ge1.7P3O12 (LAGP) based solid electrolyte, a higher lithium ion transference number was achieved, leading to significantly low capacity fade rates over 300 cycles.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Rakesh Saroha, Jung Sang Cho, Jou-Hyeon Ahn
Summary: This study presents an effective strategy of co-doping to delay structural variations and inhibit transition metal migration in Li-rich cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, resulting in improved cycling stability and high-rate capability.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jong Su Han, Gil Chan Hwang, Hakgyoon Yu, Du-Hyun Lim, Jung Sang Cho, Matthias Kuenzel, Jae-Kwang Kim, Jou-Hyeon Ahn
Summary: This study introduces a new manufacturing method for flexible batteries with metal-free current collectors, successfully integrating them into flexible lithium metal batteries, and enhancing high temperature stability and safety characteristics with a hybrid solid electrolyte. The result is fast and stable lithium-ion storage capabilities with excellent cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rakesh Saroha, Jou-Hyeon Ahn, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: Lithium-sulfur battery technology has high theoretical discharge capacity and energy density, making it suitable for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, but faces barriers to commercialization. Recent effective strategies include designing cathodes to absorb dissolved polysulfides and adjusting the concentration of dissolved lithium polysulfide electrolyte.
KOREAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Kyungwho Choi, Tae-Soon Kwon, Jinhong Kim, Sehui Yun, Jung Sang Cho, Yong Tae Park, Jihyun Ryu, Chungyeon Cho
Summary: Polymer nanocomposites were prepared via layer-by-layer assembly and showed improved flame retardancy. The thickness of films increased linearly with the number of layers deposited, and nano-scaled structures were visualized using AFM and SEM. Introducing carbon nanotubes further enhanced the flame retardancy of the nanocomposites.
Article
Polymer Science
Jungsang Cho, Gautam Ganapati Yadav, Meir Weiner, Jinchao Huang, Aditya Upreti, Xia Wei, Roman Yakobov, Brendan E. Hawkins, Michael Nyce, Timothy N. Lambert, David J. Arnot, Nelson S. Bell, Noah B. Schorr, Megan N. Booth, Damon E. Turney, Gabriel Cowles, Sanjoy Banerjee
Summary: This manuscript reports on the research results of using gel electrolytes as an alternative to liquid electrolytes in rechargeable Zn-MnO2 batteries. The optimized gel electrolyte showed higher capacity retention and the ability to limit overdischarge of Zn anodes. Commercial tests demonstrated exceptional cycle life for the gel electrolyte, and the batteries outperformed lead-acid batteries in solar off-grid applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gi Dae Park, Yun Chan Kang, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: Phase-pure ZnMn2O4 nanopowders and their aggregated microsphere powders were successfully obtained by a simple spray drying process followed by post-annealing. The optimized post-annealing temperature of 800 degrees C resulted in ZnMn2O4 nanopowders with high capacity and good cycle performance. The aggregated ZnMn2O4 microsphere exhibited improved cycle stability, with a capacity retention of 84% after the second cycle.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Young Hoe Seon, Rakesh Saroha, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: This study introduces hierarchical porous nanofibers as lightweight multifunctional interlayers for stable Li-S batteries. The nanofibers are composed of TiO2 quantum dots and metal-organic-framework-derived hollow N-doped C nanocages, providing high conductivity and porous structure.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ki Cheon Nam, Young Hoe Seon, Parthasarathi Bandyopadhyay, Jung Sang Cho, Sang Mun Jeong
Summary: In this study, porous nanofibers composed of Fe@ZIF-67-derived dual-phase Co3O4/Fe3O4 hollow nanospheres and N-doped graphitic C (N-GC) were prepared as high-performance lithium-ion battery anodes. The optimized ZIFs containing both Co and Fe ion nodes were achieved by adding additional Fe salt in the precursor solution of ZIF-67. The obtained nanostructure exhibited a high discharge capacity and showed potential for applications in energy storage systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jong-Hyeok Choi, Sunghun Choi, Jung Sang Cho, Hyun-Kyung Kim, Sang Mun Jeong
Summary: A new electrochemical fabrication method has been developed to synthesize a Si@graphite@SiC composite anode with high cyclability and low swelling, effectively improving the volume expansion issue of silicon anodes and enhancing electrode cycle life, suitable for high-energy density batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
O. Hyeon Kwon, Jun Ryu, Ji Hye Lee, Hee Woong Kim, Jung Sang Cho, Sang Mun Jeong, Dong-Won Kang, Jae-Kwang Kim
Summary: In this study, a novel stretchable solar module/rechargeable lithium-ion battery-integrated energy device is proposed. This device has advantages such as high operation voltage, long lifespan, and high self-charging efficiency. Its stable performance under various current density and stretching conditions paves the way for the development of highly stretchable integrated energy systems.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chan Sic Kim, Jae Seob Lee, Rakesh Saroha, Yoon Beom Park, Yun Chan Kang, Dong-Won Kang, Sang Mun Jeong, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: The growth of unique nanostructures with multicomponent systems is a renowned strategy for developing advanced materials for various energy storage applications. In this study, multicomponent high-performance nanofibers were synthesized as anodes for lithium-ion batteries. The porous and highly conductive N-doped rGO scaffold provided structural integrity and rapid charge transfer, while the hollow and ultrafine LDO nanocrystals offered sufficient space and absorption capacity to handle the volume stress generated during repeated charge-discharge cycles.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rakesh Saroha, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: This paper proposes a novel nanostructure synthesis method for developing more realistic and sustainable host materials with feasible battery parameters for various energy storage applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jang Min Choi, Jae Seob Lee, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: A one-pot synthetic strategy was developed for the fabrication of sea urchin-like hollow microspheres comprising MoOx nanorods attached via N-doped C. The strategy utilized diethylenetriamine as a key starting material for the formation of MoOx nanorods constituting the hollow shell. The resulting nanostructure exhibited superior cycling performance as an anode for Li-ion batteries, with a discharge capacity of 794 mA h g(-1) after 400 cycles at 0.2 A g(-1) and low decay rate.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rakesh Saroha, Jang Hyeok Oh, Young Hoe Seon, Yun Chan Kang, Jae Seob Lee, Do Won Jeong, Jung Sang Cho
Summary: The introduction of a functional interlayer between the cathode and anode in lithium-sulfur battery technology leads to significant improvements in electrochemical performance. Hierarchically structured porous, conductive, and multifunctional N-doped carbon nanofibers are developed as functional interlayers for advanced LSBs, enhancing the rate capability and stable cycling performance of the Li-S cell.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)