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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dingcheng Yang, Dolly Yadav, Injun Jeon, Jangwon Seo, Se-Young Jeong, Chae Ryong Cho
Summary: The development of advanced hierarchical anode materials is crucial for high-performance sodium-ion batteries. In this study, a facile and cost-effective method is developed to synthesize graphene-wrapped, nitrogen-rich carbon-coated iron sulfide nanofibers as an anode material for SIBs. The designed material exhibits significantly improved electrochemical performance compared to its oxide analog, with a long cycle life and efficient sodium storage.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Li Wei, Taoding Cao, Deli Li, Zhangxian Chen, Zeheng Yang, Haijian Huang, Weixin Zhang
Summary: Engineering the interlayer cations can improve the sodium ion storage performance of layered metal vanadates, and the material designed with Ni/Zn codoping exhibits high rate capability and high specific capacity.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zan Huang, Peifang Luo, Honghong Zheng, Zhaochun Lyu, Xiuhua Ma
Summary: In this study, a facile electrospinning method was used to fabricate novel one-dimensional V3S4@NC nanofibers as anodes for sodium-ion batteries. The composite consists of monoclinic-structured V3S4 nano-crystals uniformly embedded in one-dimensional carbon fibers with high electrical conductivity. Electrochemical tests showed that the V3S4@NC anode exhibited excellent rate capability and cyclic life due to its superior electron transfer conductivity. It demonstrated high reversible capacities of 455, 343, 307, and 249 mAh g-1 at 0.1, 1, 2, and 5 A g-1, respectively, and retained 96.5% capacity at 10 A g-1 after 300 cycles. This promising strategy provides a new direction for high-performance V3S4 anodes in sodium-ion storage.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Xujiao Yang, Huan Zhao, Mingyu Wen, Zihe Li, Guangli Chang
Summary: A novel one-dimensional mesoporous Sm4P3@C nanocomposite has been synthesized via electrospinning, exhibiting excellent battery performance and stability, facilitating Na+ and electron transport, and accommodating particle volume change.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xujiao Yang, Haoyu Liu, Mingyu Wen, Zihe Li, Bing Leng
Summary: A novel three-dimensional CNTs-modified NaTi2(PO4)(3)@C microsphere structure was successfully synthesized for sodium-ion battery anodes, demonstrating exceptional sodium storage potential, high reversible capacity, stable cycling properties, and good rate capability. This approach shows promise in enhancing battery properties for other electrode materials.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zishuai Zhang, Funian Mo, Wei Ling, Mangwei Cui, Jun Wei, Miao Yu, Yan Huang
Summary: In this study, novel KVO nanobelts were synthesized and used as cathodes for aqueous NiIBs. The KVO cathode exhibited high reversible specific capacity, excellent cycling performance, and rate capability. The layered structure and fast kinetics of the KVO cathode were key to achieving these advantages.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Lili Jiang, Lei Li, Sha Luo, Zhen Zhang, Yiqiang Wu, Yan Qing
Summary: To overcome the limitations of nickel-based cathode in energy storage, the researchers introduced suitable cobalt content and utilized bamboo cellulose nanofibers-derived carbon framework to construct a nickel-based cathode with a 3D network structure (Co-Ni/NiO@C). The Co-Ni/NiO@C exhibited fast electrons/ions transfer, efficient reversible reaction, high specific capacity of 241 mAh/g, and excellent rate performance (78.1% retention after a 20-folder current increase). When used as the cathode in a Ni-Zn battery, the Co-Ni/NiO@C showed a specific capacity of 321 mAh/g and retained 77.8% after a 20-folder current increase, indicating good rate capability. Moreover, the Co-Ni/NiO@C//Zn battery demonstrated outstanding cycling performance (94.2% retention after 2500 cycles). This work expands the possibilities of developing biomass carbon-derived electrode materials for large-scale energy storage systems.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ao Tang, Weiguang Lin, Dongdong Xiao, Chaoqun Shang, Min Yan, Zhanhui Zhang, Katerina Aifantis, Pu Hu
Summary: This study investigates the effect of synthesis conditions on the structural evolution, reaction mechanism, and phase evolution of the NASICON-structured Na4MnV(PO4)(3) electrode material during sodiation/desodiation. The results show that reducing grain size improves cycling stability and rate capability, thereby enhancing the structural stability and kinetics of Na4MnV(PO4)(3).
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiayin Li, Rong Wang, Penghui Guo, Xing Liu, Yunfei Hu, Zhanwei Xu, Yijun Liu, Liyun Cao, Jianfeng Huang, Koji Kajiyoshi
Summary: Iron carbodiimide demonstrates improved charge-transfer kinetics and high rate performance in sodium-ion battery due to its covalent bonding structure. The oriented FeNCN crystallites exhibit rapid charge-transfer kinetics and high Na-ion storage capacity, providing ideas for rational structural design of metal carbodiimides for future high electrochemical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiuyang Ma, Liang Zhang, Yang Ding, Xiang Shi, Yong Liang Ding, J. Mujtaba, Zhongyuan Li, Zhen Fang
Summary: This study designs an anode material consisting of a FeSe2 core and a nitrogen-doped carbon shell, which exhibits superior rate capability and long cycling performance. The material also alleviates volume variation during electrode cycling.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bin-Bin Fan, Hai-Ning Fan, Xiao-Hua Chen, Xuan-Wen Gao, Shanliang Chen, Qun-Li Tang, Wen-Bin Luo, Yida Deng, Ai-Ping Hu, Wenbin Hu
Summary: Exploring active materials with high rate capability and long lifespan for sodium ion batteries is crucial for clean energy storage. Optimizing electronic structure to enhance electronic conductivity and improving electrochemical performance for sodium storage. Using a hierarchical mesopore carbon matrix to prevent nano-sheet stacking and optimize electrode performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yi Wan, Yanling Qiu, Canpei Wang, Huamin Zhang, Qiong Zheng, Xianfeng Li
Summary: By introducing a potentiostatic operation mode, the performance of hard carbon in sodium-ion batteries can be significantly improved, reducing the risk of sodium precipitation.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chu Shi, Zhiwen Long, Caiqin Wu, Han Dai, Zhengchun Li, Hui Qiao, Ke Liu, Qi Hua Fan, Keliang Wang
Summary: The study presents the synthesis of CoFe2O4@carbon@alkalized MXene composite anode with a sandwich-like structure, which effectively mitigates the volume expansion and shortens the Li/Na-ion diffusion path. The composite exhibits high capacity, outstanding rate performance, and excellent cycling stability, making it promising for use in LIBs/SIBs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lifeng Zhang, Jiaxi Bai, Yaoxin He, Bangmei Lu, Liyue Xue, Xingang Kong, Shouwu Guo
Summary: Flexible MoTe2/C nanofibers were synthesized through electrospinning and tellurization treatment. The optimized MoTe2/C-600 exhibited enhanced Na+ storage performance, delivering a high reversible capacity of 294 mAh g-1 after 100 cycles at 0.1 A g-1 and ultra-long time cycling performance of 5000 cycles at 1.0 A g-1. The flexible electrode possessed 1D conductive paths, 3D ion diffusion channels, excellent flexibility, and mechanical strength, enabling efficient electron/Na+ transfer and enhanced cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyan Han, Zongying Xiao, Kai Chen, Qi Lai, Yingkui Yang
Summary: Robust hierarchical hybrids containing flower-like oxidized-polyacrylonitrile were synthesized by in situ polymerization of acrylonitrile and graphene oxide in combination with thermal treatment. The hybrids, which synergistically couple conductive graphene and a multi-electron redox-active matrix, exhibit large reversible capacity, high rate capability, and long cycle life, making them suitable for cost-efficient and sustainable batteries.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhuocheng Yin, Yuyu Bu, Jun Ren, Shuai Chen, Daming Zhao, Yihui Zou, Shaohua Shen, Dongjiang Yang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bin Wang, Hairui Cai, Daming Zhao, Miao Song, Penghui Guo, Shaohua Shen, Dongsheng Li, Shengchun Yang
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daming Zhao, Chung-Li Dong, Bin Wang, Chao Chen, Yu-Cheng Huang, Zhidan Diao, Shuzhou Li, Liejin Guo, Shaohua Shen
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yukun Zhu, Junzhi Li, Chung-Li Dong, Jun Ren, Yu-Cheng Huang, Daming Zhao, Rongsheng Cai, Daixing Wei, Xianfeng Yang, Chunxiao Lv, Wolfgang Theis, Yuyu Bu, Wei Han, Shaohua Shen, Dongjiang Yang
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhidan Diao, Yiqing Wang, Daming Zhao, Xiaoping Zhang, Samuel S. Mao, Shaohua Shen
Summary: By obtaining a composite structure of ultra-small TiO2 nanoparticles embedded in carbon nanosheets (TCNS) through processing under inert atmosphere, this study demonstrates the high reversible capacity and considerable cycling stability of TCNS as an anode for sodium-ion batteries. Ex-situ XRD and TEM investigations reveal the crystal distortion and sodium diffusion promotion mechanism in TCNS, providing insights into the reversible sodium storage process.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yiqing Wang, Daming Zhao, Hao Deng, Mingtao Li, Jie Chen, Shaohua Shen
Summary: Through DFT calculations, the solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of VIA group elements doped p-C3N4 was investigated and predicted by calculating light absorption and carrier utilization efficiencies, as well as determining energy barriers and chemisorption energies for surface reactions. Oxygen was identified as the most effective dopant, showing the lowest energy barriers for oxygen evolution and the highest chemisorption energy for intermediates absorption, highlighting the importance of surface reaction properties for efficient photocatalytic overall water splitting.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Daming Zhao, Yiqing Wang, Chung-Li Dong, Yu-Cheng Huang, Jie Chen, Fei Xue, Shaohua Shen, Liejin Guo
Summary: Researchers have successfully used doped carbon nitride-based Z-scheme heterostructures to split water and produce hydrogen, but coupling suitable H-2 and O-2 evolution components remains challenging.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daming Zhao, Xiangjiu Guan, Shaohua Shen
Summary: This article reviews the recent progress of CN-based heterojunction photocatalysts for overall water splitting, highlighting the characteristics and fundamental design principles of different heterojunctions from the viewpoint of interfacial charge properties and energy band offsets.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhi Lin, Yiqing Wang, Zhiming Peng, Yu-Cheng Huang, Fanqi Meng, Jeng-Lung Chen, Chung-Li Dong, Qinghua Zhang, Ruizhe Wang, Daming Zhao, Jie Chen, Lin Gu, Shaohua Shen
Summary: This study successfully activates the polymeric semiconductor PDI by introducing single Co atoms and ultra-small CoOx clusters, achieving efficient photocatalytic water oxidation. The experimental results demonstrate that Co-PDI exhibits excellent water oxidation activity under visible-light irradiation.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanrui Li, Yiqing Wang, Chung-Li Dong, Yu-Cheng Huang, Jie Chen, Zhen Zhang, Fanqi Meng, Qinghua Zhang, Yiliang Huangfu, Daming Zhao, Lin Gu, Shaohua Shen
Summary: The introduction of a single-atom Ni terminating agent to coordinate with PCN resulted in the creation of new hybrid orbitals, broadening visible light absorption and accelerating the separation and transfer of photoexcited electrons and holes, leading to efficient overall water splitting. The single-atom Ni and neighboring C atom acted as active sites for water oxidation and reduction, respectively, in the two-electron reaction pathway for overall water splitting.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
D. Zhao, M. Wang, T. Kong, Y. Shang, X. Du, L. Guo, S. Shen
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanrui Li, Yu Guo, Ran Long, Dong Liu, Daming Zhao, Yubo Tan, Chao Gao, Shaohua Shen, Yujie Xiong
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jinwen Shi, Yazhou Zhang, Zhaohui Zhou, Yixiang Zhao, Jingyuan Liu, Hongbing Liu, Xiang Liao, Yuchao Hu, Daming Zhaoa, Shaohua Shen
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Chen, Chung-Li Dong, Daming Zhao, Yu-Cheng Huang, Xixi Wang, Leith Samad, Lianna Dang, Melinda Shearer, Shaohua Shen, Liejin Guo
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maoyi Yi, Jie Li, Mengran Wang, Xinming Fan, Bo Hong, Zhian Zhang, Aonan Wang, Yanqing Lai
Summary: In this study, polyacrylic acid (PAA) was used as a binder for the cathode in all-solid-state batteries. Through H+/Li+ exchange reaction, a uniform PAA-Li coating layer was formed on the cathode surface, improving the stability of the cathodic interface and the crystal structure. The SC-NCM83-PAA cathode exhibited superior cycling performance compared to traditional PVDF binder.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yonghan Zhou, Zhongfeng Ji, Wenrui Cai, Xuewei He, Ruiying Bao, Xuewei Fu, Wei Yang, Yu Wang
Summary: By learning from the pencil-writing process, a solid-ink rubbing technology (SIR-tech) has been invented to develop durable metallic coatings on diverse substrates. The composite metallic skin by SIR-tech outperforms pure liquid-metal coating and shows great potential for various applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ruiqi Tian, Hehe Zhang, Zeyu Yuan, Yuehua Man, Jianlu Sun, Jianchun Bao, Ming-Sheng Wang, Xiaosi Zhou
Summary: In this study, polypyrrole-encapsulated Sb2WO6 microflowers were synthesized and demonstrated to exhibit excellent potassium storage properties and cycling stability. The improved performance of Sb2WO6@PPy was attributed to the unique microflower structure, enhanced electronic conductivity, and protective PPy coating.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Longxing Wu, Zhiqiang Lyu, Zebo Huang, Chao Zhang, Changyin Wei
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive survey on physics-based state of charge (SOC) algorithms applied in advanced battery management system (BMS). It discusses the research progresses of physical SOC estimation methods for lithium-ion batteries and presents future perspectives for this field.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Honggang Huang, Yao Chen, Hui Fu, Cun Chen, Hanjun Li, Zhe Zhang, Feili Lai, Shuxing Bai, Nan Zhang, Tianxi Liu
Summary: The d-d orbital coupling induced by crystal-phase engineering effectively adjusts the electronic structure of electrocatalysts, improving their activity and stability, which is significant for electrocatalyst research.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Quanzhen Sun, Yifan Li, Caixia Zhang, Shunli Du, Weihao Xie, Jionghua Wu, Qiao Zheng, Hui Deng, Shuying Cheng
Summary: In this study, indium (In) ions were introduced into flexible Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)(4) (CZTSSe) solar cells to modify the back interface and passivate deep level defects in CZTSSe bulk. The results showed that In doping effectively inhibited the formation of secondary phase and V-Sn defects, decreased the barrier height at the back interface, passivated deep level defects in CZTSSe bulk, increased carrier concentration, and significantly reduced the V-OC deficit. Eventually, a flexible CZTSSe solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 10.01% was achieved. This synergistic strategy of interface modification and bulk defects passivation through In incorporation provides a new approach for fabricating efficient flexible kesterite-based solar cells.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Negah Hashemi, Jafar Hussain Shah, Cejun Hu, Subhajit Nandy, Pavlo Aleshkevych, Sumbal Farid, Keun Hwa Chae, Wei Xie, Taifeng Liu, Junhu Wang, Mohammad Mahdi Najafpour
Summary: This study investigates the effects of Fe on the oxygen-evolution reaction (OER) in the presence of Au. The study identifies two distinct areas of OER associated with Fe and Au sites at different overpotentials. Various factors were varied to observe the behaviors of FeOxHy/Au during OER. The study reveals strong electronic interaction between Fe and Au, and proposes a lattice OER mechanism based on FeOxHy.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yingshi Su, Yonghui Cheng, Zhen Li, Yanjia Cui, Caili Yang, Ziyi Zhong, Yibing Song, Gongwei Wang, Lin Zhuang
Summary: This study systematically investigates the key roles of Nafion on Cu nanoparticles electrocatalyst for CO2RR. The Nafion modifier suppresses the hydrogen evolution reaction, increases CO2 concentration and mass transfer process, and activates CO2 molecule to enhance C2 product generation. As a result, the selectivity of the hydrogen evolution reaction is reduced and the efficiency of C2 products is significantly improved.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daijie Deng, Honghui Zhang, Jianchun Wu, Xing Tang, Min Ling, Sihua Dong, Li Xu, Henan Li, Huaming Li
Summary: By doping sulfur into vanadium nitride, the S-VN/Co/NS-MC catalyst exhibits enhanced oxygen reduction reaction activity and catalytic performance. When applied in liquid and flexible ZABs, it shows higher power density, specific capacity, and cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yi Li, Fei Zhang
Summary: Self-assembly of metal halide perovskite nanocrystals holds significant application value in the fields of display, detector, and solar cell due to their unique collective properties. This review covers the driving forces, commonly used methods, and different self-assembly structures of perovskite nanocrystals. Additionally, it summarizes the collective optoelectronic properties and application areas of perovskite superlattice structures, and presents an outlook on potential issues and future challenges in the development of perovskite nanocrystals.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anki Reddy Mule, Bhimanaboina Ramulu, Shaik Junied Arbaz, Anand Kurakula, Jae Su Yu
Summary: Direct growth of redox-active noble metals and rational design of multifunctional electrochemical active materials play crucial roles in developing novel electrode materials for energy storage devices. In this regard, silver (Ag) has attracted great attention in the design of efficient electrodes. The construction of multifaceted heterostructure cobalt-iron hydroxide (CFOH) nanowires (NWs)@nickel cobalt manganese hydroxides and/or hydrate (NCMOH) nanosheets (NSs) on the Ag-deposited nickel foam and carbon cloth (i.e., Ag/ NF and Ag/CC) substrates is reported. The as-fabricated Ag@CFOH@NCMOH/NF electrode delivered superior areal capacity value of 2081.9 μA h cm-2 at 5 mA cm-2. Moreover, as-assembled hybrid cell based on NF (HC/NF) device exhibited remarkable areal capacity value of 1.82 mA h cm-2 at 5 mA cm-2 with excellent rate capability of 74.77% even at 70 mA cm-2. Furthermore, HC/NF device achieved maximum energy and power densities of 1.39 mW h cm-2 and 42.35 mW cm-2, respectively. To verify practical applicability, both devices were also tested to serve as a self-charging station for various portable electronic devices.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zanling Huang, Shuqi Zhu, Yuan Duan, Chaoran Pi, Xuming Zhang, Abebe Reda Woldu, Jing-Xin Jian, Paul K. Chu, Qing-Xiao Tong, Liangsheng Hu, Xiangdong Yao
Summary: In this study, it was found that Ni sites act as a host to attract Fe(III) to form Fe(Ni)(III) binary centers, which promote the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity and stability by cyclical formation of intermediates. Additionally, other ions can also catalyze the OER process on different electrodes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jie Zeng, Jian Bao, Ya Zhang, Xun-Lu Li, Cui Ma, Rui-Jie Luo, Chong-Yu Du, Xuan Xu, Zhe Mei, Zhe Qian, Yong-Ning Zhou
Summary: The balance between cationic redox and oxygen redox is crucial for achieving high energy density and cycle stability in sodium batteries. This study demonstrates the reversible Mn2+/Mn4+ redox in a P3-Na0.65Li0.2Co0.05Mn0.75O2 cathode material through Co substitution, effectively suppressing the contribution of oxygen redox and improving structure stability.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daniela M. Josepetti, Bianca P. Sousa, Simone A. J. Rodrigues, Renato G. Freitas, Gustavo Doubek
Summary: Lithium-oxygen batteries have high energy density potential but face challenges in achieving high cyclability. This study used operando Raman experiments and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to evaluate the initial discharge processes in porous carbon electrodes. The results indicate that the reaction occurs at the Li2O2 surface and the growth of Li2O2 forms a more compact and homogeneous structure.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ziqi Zhang, Jinyun Xu, Yu Zhang, Liping Zhao, Ming Li, Guoqiang Zhong, Di Zhao, Minjing Li, Xudong Hu, Wenju Zhu, Chunming Zheng, Xiaohong Sun
Summary: This paper explores the challenge of increasing global CO2 emissions and highlights the role of porous metal oxide materials in electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 (CO2RR). Porous metal oxides offer high surface area and tunability for optimizing CO2RR reaction mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2024)