Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ji Young Kim, Guicheng Liu, Ryanda Enggar Anugrah Ardhi, Jihun Park, Hansung Kim, Joong Kee Lee
Summary: This study presents a limitedly Zn-doped MgF2 interphase on the surface of Zn metal electrodes to address issues such as hydrogen evolution reaction and dendrite formation. The interphase structure reduces the interfacial resistance and enables fast kinetics and uniform deposition of Zn ions, leading to improved battery performance.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Hyuk Gong, Hyo Jin Lim, Ji Hyeon Lee, Yiseul Yoo, Seungho Yu, Hee-Dae Lim, Hyun Wook Jung, Jesse S. Ko, In Soo Kim, Hyung-Seok Kim
Summary: In this study, a thin tin oxide layer was produced using atomic layer deposition to address the challenges of dendrite growth and hydrogen gas evolution in aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The tin oxide layer effectively suppresses hydrogen gas evolution and enables uniform zinc plating/stripping, leading to improved performance of zinc-ion batteries.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yizhou Wang, Xiangming Xu, Jian Yin, Gang Huang, Tianchao Guo, Zhengnan Tian, Rajeh Alsaadi, Yunpei Zhu, Husam N. Alshareef
Summary: In this study, large-area, mono-orientated 2D material (MoS2) is used for the first time to electrodeposit truly epitaxial Zn anodes. The continuous MoS2 films are shown to be an effective strategy for suppressing metal dendrites.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huaming Yu, Yuejiao Chen, Weifeng Wei, Xiaobo Ji, Libao Chen
Summary: A highly antiwater interface layer is designed on Zn metal to address the corrosion and dendrite growth problems in aqueous Zn metal batteries. The experimental results show that this interface layer can prevent water damage to the Zn anode surface and facilitate fast zinc-ion adsorption and migration. The modified anode exhibits long cycling lifespan and low polarization voltage, demonstrating its potential for high-performance aqueous zinc-metal batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuang Zhou, Yaping Wang, Haotian Lu, Yifang Zhang, Chunyan Fu, Ibrahim Usman, Zhexuan Liu, Mingyang Feng, Guozhao Fang, Xinxin Cao, Shuquan Liang, Anqiang Pan
Summary: The study introduces an elastic and anti-corrosive interlayer (PSN-Zn) to address dendrite formation and complex side reactions of Zn metal anodes in aqueous Zn batteries. The interlayer improves the electrochemical stability and lifespan of Zn anodes, even under harsh conditions, and has been proven to be effective in full cells as well.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yaotang Zhong, Mingzhu Liu, Yitong Lu, Baoling Qiu, Jinheng Yu, Hebing Zhou, Zhenghui Pan, Weishan Li
Summary: Researchers have developed an advanced zinc anode by constructing a bi-component layer consisting of indium particles surrounded by zinc-indium alloy. This artificial layer allows highly reversible zinc deposition/stripping and inhibits dendrite growth, while also providing a high hydrogen evolution overpotential. The zinc anode with this layer exhibits a low depositing/stripping overpotential and ultra-long cyclic lifespan, making it suitable for practical applications in zinc metal batteries. In addition, a full cell with the zinc anode and Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode displays excellent cyclic stability and high Coulombic efficiency.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moony Na, Vikram Singh, Rak Hyeon Choi, Byung Gon Kim, Hye Ryung Byon
Summary: We developed a pH-sensitive growth mechanism to form in situ protective layers using glutaric acid (GA) and Zn2+ in the electrolyte solution. By deprotonating GA additives and integrating them with Zn2+ coordination, a thin Zn glutarate layer was formed to prevent hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and Zn hydroxide sulfate hydrate (ZHS) precipitation. The study demonstrated the effective formation of Zn-organic protective layers for long-term cycling.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huanyan Liu, Jian-Gan Wang, Wei Hua, Huanhuan Sun, Yu Huyan, Shan Tian, Zhidong Hou, Junchang Yang, Chunguang Wei, Feiyu Kang
Summary: This study demonstrates a universal Zn-metal oxide Ohmic contact interface model for enhancing the reversibility of Zn plating/stripping, effectively suppressing dendrite growth and side reactions. The CeO2-modified Zn anode shows ultrastable durability and improved Coulombic efficiency, with potential applications in other metal battery anodes.
Article
Electrochemistry
Saul Said Montiel Guerrero, Yasin Emre Durmus, Krzysztof Dzieciol, Shibabrata Basak, Hermann Tempel, Stefan van Waasen, Hans Kungl, Rudiger-A. Eichel
Summary: The performance of Zn-air batteries can be enhanced by adding EDTA electrolyte additive, which results in higher discharge voltages and energies, lower overpotentials, and increased cycle life.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyu Liu, Wentao Yuan, Guoqiang Ma, Kaiyue Qiu, Xueyu Nie, Yongchang Liu, Shigang Shen, Ning Zhang
Summary: A hydrophobic and fast-Zn2+-conductive zinc hexacyanoferrate (HB-ZnHCF) interphase layer is integrated on Zn to prevent water-induced corrosion and dendrite growth. The HB-ZnHCF layer effectively blocks the access of water molecules to the Zn surface, ensuring fast ion transport and stable cycling.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bagas Prakoso, Muhammad Adib Abdillah Mahbub, Meltem Yilmaz, Khoiruddin, I. Gede Wenten, Albertus Denny Handoko, Afriyanti Sumboja
Summary: This work reviews effective strategies to extend the cycle-life of secondary Zn-air batteries, including discussing degradation routes, proposing strategies to tackle these routes, and emphasizing the importance of cell architecture design and materials engineering. Ultimately, the goal is to pave the way for Zn-air batteries to be the most promising secondary battery system of the future.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dan Deng, Kai Fu, Ruohan Yu, Jiao Zhu, Hongwei Cai, Xiangchen Zhang, Jinsong Wu, Wen Luo, Liqiang Mai
Summary: Oriented-attachment-regulated Zn stacking is reported to improve the utilization rate and reversibility of Zn anodes. Using Prussian blue analog (PBA) as a substrate, the Zn plating occurs at specific sites with equal spacing, achieving high reversibility and 100% utilization rate. This study provides a proof of concept design and a practical method for developing high-utilization metal anodes and high-energy density batteries.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Xu, Xinhua Zheng, Jifei Sun, Weiping Wang, Mingming Wang, Yuan Yuan, Mingyan Chuai, Na Chen, Hanlin Hu, Wei Chen
Summary: A nucleophilic interfacial layer (NIL) was developed to achieve a stable Zn anode for aqueous Zn batteries, resulting in improved performance and extended lifespan.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ehsan Faegh, Benjamin Ng, Brian Lenhart, Saheed Lateef, William E. Mustain
Summary: This study investigates the partial deployment of Al in Zn anodes to enhance the discharge capacity and energy density of Zn-MnO2 alkaline batteries. The results show that partial Al inclusion significantly improves the capacity of the batteries, reaching 581 mAh g(anode)(-1) (approximately 784 Wh kg(anode)(-1)) at C/20, and excellent cycle performance was observed over 800 hours in secondary full cells.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuhang Dai, Chengyi Zhang, Wei Zhang, Lianmeng Cui, Chumei Ye, Xufeng Hong, Jinghao Li, Ruwei Chen, Wei Zong, Xuan Gao, Jiexin Zhu, Peie Jiang, Qinyou An, Dan J. L. Brett, Ivan P. Parkin, Guanjie He, Liqiang Mai
Summary: Routine electrolyte additives are not effective enough for uniform zinc (Zn) deposition. Based on underpotential deposition (UPD), an escort effect of electrolyte additives for uniform Zn deposition at the atomic level is proposed. With nickel ion (Ni2+) additives, metallic Ni deposits preferentially and triggers the UPD of Zn on Ni, facilitating firm nucleation and uniform growth of Zn while suppressing side reactions. The optimized cell operates for over 900 h at 1 mA cm(-2), more than 4 times longer than the blank one, indicating the significance of this work.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Niklas Borchers, Simon Clark, Birger Horstmann, Kaushik Jayasayee, Mari Juel, Philippe Stevens
Summary: The demand for high-performance, affordable, and safe energy storage solutions is increasing, particularly with the incorporation of fluctuating electricity sources in the electric grid. Zinc batteries are considered particularly environmentally friendly due to their use of abundant raw materials and ease of recyclability, as well as their high energy densities.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
A. Younes, S. de la Flor, S. J. Clark, J. Nutter, M. Birkett, J. O. Watson, M. Unthank, Sergio Gonzalez
Summary: Promoting the martensitic transformation through optimum microalloying with Fe and/or Mn has been proven to effectively enhance the wear resistance of Cu50Zr50 at% shape memory alloy (SMA). Partial replacement of Cu by up to 1 at% Fe and Mn is of interest as it results in a significant decrease in stacking fault energy and leads to the highest martensitic transformation and lowest specific wear-rate.
JOURNAL OF TRIBOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Maximilian Fichtner, Kristina Edstrom, Elixabete Ayerbe, Maitane Berecibar, Arghya Bhowmik, Ivano E. Castelli, Simon Clark, Robert Dominko, Merve Erakca, Alejandro A. Franco, Alexis Grimaud, Birger Horstmann, Arnulf Latz, Henning Lorrmann, Marcel Meeus, Rekha Narayan, Frank Pammer, Janna Ruhland, Helge Stein, Tejs Vegge, Marcel Weil
Summary: This review discusses the challenges in battery technology development and the research directions of the five research pillars of the European Large-Scale Research Initiative BATTERY 2030+. Topics include battery interface genome, self-healing battery materials, real-time sensing for battery health monitoring, battery manufacturability, and recyclability in battery design.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Simon Clark, Francesca L. Bleken, Simon Stier, Eibar Flores, Casper Welzel Andersen, Marek Marcinek, Anna Szczesna-Chrzan, Miran Gaberscek, M. Rosa Palacin, Martin Uhrin, Jesper Friis
Summary: Battery research and production generate diverse data in various fields, driving modern battery development through a combination of traditional natural sciences and emerging technologies. The use of a battery ontology can unify battery-related activities, accelerate knowledge transfer, and facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence in battery development. A logically consistent and expansive ontology is crucial for supporting battery digitalization and standardization efforts.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Elixabete Ayerbe, Maitane Berecibar, Simon Clark, Alejandro A. Franco, Janna Ruhland
Summary: As the demand for batteries continues to grow, digitalization of battery manufacturing is becoming a key trend for future development. Establishing digital twin models can help achieve the next generation of batteries that are safer, more affordable, and energy-dense.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
B. M. Huddart, A. Hernandez-Melian, T. J. Hicken, M. Gomilsek, Z. Hawkhead, S. J. Clark, F. L. Pratt, T. Lancaster
Summary: MuFinder is a Python-based program that helps users calculate muon stopping sites through a graphical user interface, making these calculations more accessible to non-experts. The program can generate initial muon positions, relax structures, analyze candidate sites, and calculate the local magnetic field at the muon site, facilitating the connection with experimental results.
COMPUTER PHYSICS COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Stuart J. Goldie, Matteo T. Degiacomi, Shan Jiang, Stewart J. Clark, Valentina Erastova, Karl S. Coleman
Summary: Researchers present a computational pipeline for identifying effective exfoliation agents for 2D materials like graphene. By using molecular dynamics simulations and quantum mechanical calculations, they successfully identify a potential exfoliation agent and demonstrate its effectiveness through experiments. The workflow can be applied to other 2D materials and solvent systems, aiding in the search for safer and cheaper production methods.
Article
Electrochemistry
Harald Norrud Pollen, Julian Richard Tolchard, Ann Mari Svensson, Nils Peter Wagner
Summary: Multiple variations of LiNi0.88Mn0.06Co0.06O2 were synthesized through a single-pot oxalic acid co-precipitation route. The effects of Al-doping, heat-treatment temperature, and Li precursor excess were investigated, and it was found that Al-doping led to a shorter cycle life.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wiwittawin Sukmas, Prutthipong Tsuppayakorn-aek, Prayoonsak Pluengphon, Stewart J. Clark, Rajeev Ahuja, Thiti Bovornratanaraks, Wei Luo
Summary: Focusing on ternary metal hydrides has become a new area of research for high-temperature superconductors affected by pressure, owing to the various combinations of alloying metals, even metalloids, and hydrogen. Using first-principles evolutionary techniques, this study predicts new phases of Mg-B-H ternary hydrides and confirms their dynamic stability and potential as conductors through phonon and electronic calculations. The metallic MgBH9 phase exhibits a superconducting state with a maximum Tc of 64 K at 110 GPa, with its spectral function primarily active in the optical modes. On the other hand, non-metallic candidate MgB2H8 shows hydrogen-vacancy diffusion kinetics determined by total energy calculations, indicating that pressure reduces the activation energy through optimal inter-fragment distances of H-H(B).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Elise R. R. Ostli, Alma Mathew, Julian R. R. Tolchard, Daniel Brandell, Ann Mari Svensson, Sverre M. M. Selbach, Nils P. P. Wagner
Summary: The ionic liquid-based electrolyte comprising 1.2 M lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide in N-propyl-N-methylpyrrolidinium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide has been evaluated as a suitable system for the high-voltage cathode material LiNi0.5-xMn1.5+xO4 when cycled vs. graphite anodes. The IL electrolyte showed improved oxidative stability compared to the state-of-the-art LiPF6 electrolyte. The LNMO||graphite full cells with the IL electrolyte exhibited enhanced cycling performance, especially at elevated temperatures.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Xuelian Liu, Marion Maffre, Da Tie, Nils Peter Wagner, Noelia Cortes Felix, Raheleh Azmi, Killian Stokes, Per Erik Vullum, Jerome Bailly, Shubhadeep Pal, Gary Evans, Mihaela Buga, Maria Hahlin, Kristina Edstrom, Simon Clark, Alexandru Vlad
Summary: This study investigates the evolution of surface chemistry, bulk crystal structure, and elemental content of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 through various characterization techniques and electrochemical analysis. The material is found to be stable even after 12 months of storage under ambient air conditions, with minimal changes in its characteristics and electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
B. M. Huddart, T. Lancaster, S. J. Blundell, Z. Guguchia, H. Taniguchi, S. J. Clark, F. L. Pratt
Summary: In this study, magnetism in the kappa-(ET)(2)X family of charge-transfer salts was investigated using implanted muon spectroscopy and ab initio electronic structure calculations. The DFT calculations were used to determine molecular spin distributions, muon stopping sites, and dipolar field parameters. The materials with X = Cu[N(CN)(2)]Cl exhibited antiferromagnetic ordering, while other compounds in the family showed no magnetic ordering down to very low temperatures.
PHYSICAL REVIEW RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. J. Hicken, Z. Hawkhead, M. N. Wilson, B. M. Huddart, A. E. Hall, G. Balakrishnan, C. Wang, F. L. Pratt, S. J. Clark, T. Lancaster
Summary: In this study, electronic structure calculations were used to explain the low-temperature electronic and magnetic properties of Cr1/3MS2. The materials were found to be half metals with a gaplike feature in the density of states. The existence of this gap was confirmed through magnetometry measurements, and dynamic spin fluctuations driven by excitations across this gap were observed.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. P. M. Curley, B. M. Huddart, D. Kamenskyi, M. J. Coak, R. C. Williams, S. Ghannadzadeh, A. Schneider, S. Okubo, T. Sakurai, H. Ohta, J. P. Tidey, D. Graf, S. J. Clark, S. J. Blundell, F. L. Pratt, M. T. F. Telling, T. Lancaster, J. L. Manson, P. A. Goddard
Summary: The study focuses on the magnetic properties of the antiferromagnetic dimer material CuVOF4(H2O)(6)·H2O, with experimental and theoretical results revealing a complex antiferromagnetic coupling mechanism. The applied magnetic field is found to close the singlet-triplet energy gap, with the Jahn-Teller effect playing a significant role in the system. Density functional theory calculations indicate an unusual mechanism of intradimer exchange mediated through the oxygen atom on the Cu(II) JT axis.
