Review
Energy & Fuels
Emeka Charles Nwanna, Sarah Bitire, Patrick Ehi Imoisili, Tien-Chien Jen
Summary: Lithium-ion battery (LIB) systems have promising applications in electric vehicles, grid storage systems, and microelectronics. However, improvements in energy density, cycle lifetime, safety, and cost are needed. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a useful approach for enhancing LIB efficiency. This review summarizes the successful application of ALD in designing new electrolytes and electrode materials and adjusting electrode-electrolyte interfaces. It also discusses the potential advancements of ALD in LIB applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongzheng Zhu, Mohammad Hossein Aboonasr Shiraz, Liang Liu, Yue Zhang, Jian Liu
Summary: A novel surface coating material, AlOxNy, was developed to improve the electrochemical performance of Si anodes in lithium-ion batteries. The AlOxNy coating significantly enhanced the reversible capacity and capacity retention of the Si electrodes by suppressing the charge transfer and SEI resistances and maintaining the structural integration.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Liu, Wenbo Liu, Mingyuan Zhu, Ying Li, Wenxian Li, Feng Zheng, Liying Shen, Mengyue Dang, Jiujun Zhang
Summary: Layered structural LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2 (NCM, Ni >= 60%) has been studied as a competitive cathode material for high-energy density lithium-ion batteries. In this study, an ultra-thin TiN film was deposited on the surface of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) particles to improve the electrochemical performance. The TiN coating layer successfully hindered side reactions, inhibited structure damage, reduced contact resistance, and improved electronic conductivity, resulting in significantly improved cycling capacities and rate performance for the NCM811 cathode materials.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiyang Lyu, Gwendolyn J. H. Lim, J. Justin Koh, Yi Li, Yanwen Ma, Jun Ding, Jinlan Wang, Zheng Hu, John Wang, Wei Chen, Yunfei Chen
Summary: This article summarizes the latest advances in 3D-printed batteries, focusing on the connection between printable materials and printing techniques as well as rational design considerations. Research shows that 3D printing designs play an important role in battery module architectures, battery configurations, and solving issues that affect battery performance. Future research directions include functional materials, advanced printing technologies, and new device designs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wencong Wang, Changhee Lee, Danni Yu, Yasuyuki Kondo, Yuto Miyahara, Takeshi Abe, Kohei Miyazaki
Summary: Thin-film electrodes were used to investigate the effects of a TiO2 solid solution outer layer (SSOL) on the surface and electrochemical properties of LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM622) cathodes. The results showed that the formation of a SSOL can eliminate oxygen vacancies and significantly enhance the structural stability and electrochemical performance of the material.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Seong-Ho Baek, Young-Min Jeong, Seung Chul Shin, Byung Joon Choi, Jeong Hwan Han
Summary: The study revealed that varying the thickness of the SnO artificial layer on SiO anodes can influence the composition of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), leading to improved electrochemical activities of the anode materials.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Maga Baek, Jaeseong Yoo, Yunjung Kim, Yong-Jin Jang, Hyungeun Seo, Sung-Min Lee, Hearin Jo, Sang-Gil Woo, Jae-Hun Kim
Summary: A surface modification method was proposed to improve the performance of porous polyethylene (PE) polymer film as separators in Li-ion batteries (LIBs) by introducing a carbonyl group (C=O) and an imine functional group (R-N=C) onto the surface through nucleophilic addition of amine in a solution. The surface-modified PE separator exhibited enhanced wettability and thermal stability, resulting in increased ionic conductivity of the electrolyte and rate capability of the cells without any negative effect on the physical and electrochemical properties of the separator.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Han Yu, Michael Walsh, Xinhua Liang
Summary: Sodium ion batteries with Na-Mn-O compounds as cathodes have been widely studied as alternatives to lithium ion batteries due to their abundant resources. The addition of ZrO2 coating and transition metal ion doping significantly improved the rate capability and cycling stability of Na0.7MnO2, enhancing the charge/discharge capacity and rate performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wencong Wang, Changhee Lee, Yuto Miyahara, Takeshi Abe, Kohei Miyazaki
Summary: This study achieved fluorine doping into the surface structure of LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM622) cathodes using the atomic layer deposition method. The fluorinated NCM622 cathodes demonstrated improved electrochemical properties, including satisfactory cycling stability, compared to the non-fluorinated ones. The higher binding energy of fluorine positively influenced the stability of the surface oxygen layer, suppressing the formation of oxygen derivative phases during electrochemical reactions.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Han Yu, Xiaoqing He, Xinhua Liang
Summary: Improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by modifying the surface of cathode materials has been proven effective. In this study, an ultrathin AlF3-Al2O3 film was coated on the surface of LRNMC particles using atomic layer deposition (ALD). The coating formed a cathode electrolyte interphase layer, resulting in increased capacity, cycling stability, and shelf life for the cathode particles.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chia-Hung Chao, Chien-Te Hsieh, Wen-Jie Ke, Li-Wei Lee, Yeou-Fu Lin, Hao-Wei Liu, Siyong Gu, Chun-Chieh Fu, Ruey-Shin Juang, Bikash Chandra Mallick, Yasser Ashraf Gandomi, Cherng-Yuh Su
Summary: The development of R2R ALD technique for coating TiO₂ layer on flexible substrates improves the performance of Li-ion batteries and enhances the thermal and dimensional stability of the separators.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lowie Henderick, Hamid Hamed, Felix Mattelaer, Matthias Minjauw, Mikko Nisula, Johan Meersschaut, Jolien Dendooven, Mohammadhosein Safari, Philippe Vereecken, Christophe Detavernier
Summary: The study found that nitrogen doping significantly impacts the electrochemical properties of Ti phosphate, increasing the electronic conductivity by three times. Introducing a dual-source precursor can enhance the growth rate and nitrogen content of Ti phosphate, while also improving the rate capability of lithium ion battery electrodes.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Shalev Blanga, Reut Yemini, Eti Teblum, Merav Tsubery, Sarah Taragin, Malachi Noked
Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries are considered as an attractive alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical capacity and low cost. However, there are many challenges associated with the cathode and anode response to the electrochemical conditions, as well as the importance of the separator in preventing shuttle phenomenon.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abdolkhaled Mohammadi, Arthur Hagopian, Syreina Sayegh, Mikhael Bechelany, Jean-Sebastien Filhol, Reza Younesi, Lorenzo Stievano, Laure Monconduit
Summary: This study investigates the detailed mechanism of lithium deposition behavior in lithium metal batteries and finds that zinc oxide coating can induce homogeneous lithium plating, leading to improved electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(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
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Han Yu, Weili Li, Hongkun Tian, Haibo Wang, Donghang Yan, Jingping Zhang, Yanhou Geng, Fosong Wang
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2014)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ye Jin, Han Yu, Yan Gao, Xiaoqing He, Tommi A. White, Xinhua Liang
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baitang Jin, Kaiying Wang, Han Yu, Xiaoqing He, Xinhua Liang
Summary: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) was used to develop CeOx-overcoated Ni/Al2O3 catalyst for bi-reforming of methane (BRM), resulting in a beneficial Ni-CeOx interface and improved catalyst performance. The CeOx overcoating deposited by ALD had a high amount of Ce(III) and oxygen vacancies, which enhanced CO2 activation and achieved a balance between CO2 and H2O activation for BRM. The CeOx ALD overcoating significantly improved the activity of Ni/Al2O3 catalyst, prevented Ni oxidation, and reduced carbon deposition.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Han Yu, Yan Gao, Xinhua Liang
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2019)
