Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ruibai Cang, Ke Ye, Shuangxi Shao, Kai Zhu, Jun Yan, Guiling Wang, Dianxue Cao
Summary: Aqueous batteries are suitable for large-scale storage applications due to their high safety level, low cost, and excellent durability. A new anode material, PTC-S, has been reported to be more stable in aqueous Mg-Li ion batteries compared to other electrode materials. By using PTC-S and LiMn2O4 as cathode and anode materials, a dual-ion salt aqueous battery exhibits high capacity and excellent cycling stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sunny Nandi, Shyamal K. Das
Summary: In this study, we demonstrate the potential of electrochemical Al3+ ion insertion in LiMn2O4 in aqueous electrolytes. The addition of low-valence Mn ions in an AlCl3 aqueous electrolyte enables LiMn2O4 to achieve a discharge capacity of 65 mA h g(-1) at a current rate of 800 mA g(-1) at the 75th cycle.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shigang Chen, Pan Sun, John Humphreys, Peimiao Zou, Mengfei Zhang, Georgina Jeerh, Boyao Sun, Shanwen Tao
Summary: The use of a hybrid electrolyte of DMA and concentrated nitrate has shown potential in providing good electrochemical stability while using fewer dissolved salts. Through analysis and molecular dynamics simulation, it was found that the stability of the electrolyte can be attributed to the weakened Li+/Zn2+ solvation sheath caused by the low permittivity of DMA. This work demonstrates the feasibility of utilizing a relatively dilute electrolyte dissolved in oxygen for a highly stable aqueous rechargeable battery.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hayato Seki, Kazuomi Yoshima, Yasunobu Yamashita, Shinsuke Matsuno, Norio Takami
Summary: This study investigated the electrochemical properties and performance of an aqueous lithium-ion battery using a lithium-ion conductive solid electrolyte as a separator and a high concentration LiCl-based aqueous electrolyte to enhance charge-discharge and cycle life performance. The SE separator effectively suppressed the generation of H-2 gas, leading to improved battery performance. Aqueous LTO/LMO batteries using the SE separator exhibited high charge-discharge efficiency, large capacity, and maintained good cycle performance even after 100 cycles.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Wentao Yu, Yongfu Liu, Lingli Liu, Xulai Yang, Yongsheng Han, Peng Tan
Summary: Zn-LiMn2O4 hybrid batteries, with advantages of high energy density, low cost, inherent safety, and environmental friendliness, are still facing challenges in stability and performance improvement. Recent research has focused on enhancing the performance and stability of the LiMn2O4 electrode, Zn electrode, and aqueous electrolyte.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haipeng Li, Collins Erinmwingbovo, Johannes Birkenstock, Marco Schowalter, Andreas Rosenauer, Fabio La Mantia, Lutz Maedler, Suman Pokhrel
Summary: In this study, nanoscale phase-pure and crystalline LiMn2O4 spinel was successfully synthesized by single flame spray pyrolysis, and LiMn2O4 was homogeneously mixed with different percentages of AlPO4 using versatile multiple flame sprays. The LMO nanoparticles of 17.8 nm showed the best electrochemical performance, and the capacity retention was increased to 93% with an initial capacity of 116.1 mA h g(-1) by incorporating 1% AlPO4.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chao Zou, Yun Huang, Ling Zhao, Wenhao Ren, Zhixing Zhao, Jiapin Liu, Xing Li, Mingshan Wang, Bingshu Guo, Yuanhua Lin
Summary: This study utilizes branched polyethyleneimine as a functional binder to address the electrode deterioration and capacity decay caused by the dissolution of transition metal ions. The binder can effectively absorb soluble transition metal ions, reduce the loss of active materials, and achieve uniform distribution of key components. This leads to improved rate capability and cycle stability of the battery.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiuli Chang, Wenfang Liang, Wenyu Wang, Dapeng Wu, Kai Jiang, Gongke Wang, Fang Xu, Zhiyong Gao
Summary: In this study, oxygen vacancy-enriched Bi2O3 was prepared as the negative material for aqueous alkaline batteries, improving the energy and power densities of the batteries and demonstrating the potential of oxygen vacancy-enriched Bi2O3 in battery-type energy storage.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ying Ji, Nian Wang, Yujiao Guo, Junming Guo, Mingwu Xiang, Xiaofang Liu, Wei Bai, Hongli Bai
Summary: This study proposes a co-doping strategy of Fe and Cr elements and the use of a single crystal truncated octahedron morphology to solve the issues of crystal configuration changes and Mn dissolution in Spinel LiMn2O4 cathode material. The co-doping effectively suppresses the Jahn-Teller effect and promotes the development of crystal structure and selective growth of crystal surfaces. The optimized LiFe0.05Cr0.08Mn1.95-xO4 sample exhibits excellent electrochemical performance with high capacity retention even at high current densities and high temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiahao Liu, Wanhai Zhou, Ruizheng Zhao, Zhoudong Yang, Wei Li, Dongliang Chao, Shi-Zhang Qiao, Dongyuan Zhao
Summary: This article focuses on constructing a theory-to-application methodology for aqueous sulfur-based batteries. Research reveals the complexity in the electrochemistry of aqueous sulfur-based batteries, which poses challenges and potential for future development. Further exploration in both theory and practice is needed for the future development direction.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mozaffar Abdollahifar, Pierre Lannelongue, Hao-Wen Liu, Hsi Chen, Cheng-Hung Liao, Hwo-Shuenn Sheu, Jyh-Fu Lee, Yen-Fa Liao, Nae-Lih Wu
Summary: An exclusive room-temperature synthesis process has been developed for producing cubic spinel LiMn2O4 (CLMO), a Li-ion battery cathode material with promising high-rate characteristics. The electrochemical ion-exchange process used in the synthesis may offer opportunities for preparing other high-performance electrode materials for Li-ion battery applications.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fancheng Sun, Tingting Chen, Qing Li, Huan Pang
Summary: Hierarchical superstructures composed of 1D nanorods were synthesized using a facile solution precipitation method with the control of mixed solvent and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) surfactant. The hierarchical nickel oxalate (Ni-OA) superstructure showed improved stability and higher specific capacity compared to aggregated micro-cuboids and self-assembled micro/nanorods. The assembled Ni-OA-3//Zn battery exhibited good cyclic stability and achieved a high energy density and peak power density in aqueous electrolytes. This work provides a new approach for investigating hierarchical nickel oxalate-based materials in electrochemical energy storage.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Linxiang Zhou, Qiuheng Liu, Xiaolin Ma, Panpan Sun, Xiaowei Lv, Liang Fang, Xiaohua Sun, Ming-Hui Shang
Summary: By preparing bimetallic cobalt-nickel phosphate octahydrate with hierarchical structure, aqueous Zn-based alkaline batteries can achieve ultrahigh areal capacity and energy density, as well as improved cycling durability, showing promising energy storage applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daisuke Asakura, Yusuke Nanba, Hideharu Niwa, Hisao Kiuchi, Jun Miyawaki, Masashi Okubo, Hirofumi Matsuda, Yoshihisa Harada, Eiji Hosono
Summary: The Mn 3d electronic structure change of the LiMn2O4 cathode during Li-ion extraction/insertion in an aqueous electrolyte solution was studied using operando resonant soft X-ray emission spectroscopy. The results showed that the degree of charge transfer varied significantly between the Mn3+ and Mn4+ states, indicating that the redox reaction occurs on the strongly-hybridized Mn 3d-O 2p orbital rather than the localized Mn 3d orbital.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Assumpta Chinwe Nwanya, Miranda M. Ndipingwi, Ofomatah Anthony, Fabian I. Ezema, Malik Maaza, Emmanuel I. Iwuoha
Summary: By synthesizing nanoparticles using maize silk extract, we achieved high performance as the positive electrode material for a sodium ion battery. The structure and electrochemical properties of the material were studied in detail, demonstrating promising results for energy storage applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saravanan Rajendran, T. A. K. Priya, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Tuan K. A. Hoang, Hui-Suan Ng, Heli Siti Halimatul Munawaroh, Ceren Karaman, Yasin Orooji, Pau Loke Show
Summary: Heavy metal pollution is a global environmental challenge that poses a significant threat to human life. Various methods have been explored to eliminate heavy metal pollutants from the environment, but are constrained by high expenses, processing duration, geological problems, and political issues. The immobilization of metals, phytoextraction, and biological methods have proven practical in treating metal contaminants from the soil.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. K. Priya, V Yogeshwaran, Saravanan Rajendran, Tuan K. A. Hoang, Matias Soto-Moscoso, Ayman A. Ghfar, Chinna Bathula
Summary: This study investigated the potential use of rice husk powder as a biosorbent for the removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. The experimental results showed that under optimized conditions, rice husk powder could effectively remove Cr, Pb, and Zn metal ions with high efficiency. The adsorption process followed the Temkin and D-R isotherm model and Elovich model for kinetic data. Based on the findings, rice husk powder could be considered as a low-cost and efficient adsorbent for heavy metal ion removal from industrial effluent.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Na Zhang, Jia-Jia Li, Yang Li, Hang Wang, Jian-Yong Zhang, Yufeng Liu, Yong-Zheng Fang, Zhifu Liu, Min Zhou
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful construction of a hydride heterojunction by electrostatic assemblies of negatively charged Cu-TCPP nanosheets and positively charged CPB QDs for photocatalytic reduction of CO2. The CPB@Cu-TCPP-x photocatalysts exhibit significantly enhanced performance for CO2 conversion, especially with 20% CPB QDs. This optimized heterostructure provides a platform to channel photoinduced electrons to the reaction center, improving CO2 conversion efficiency.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hang Wang, Qing Zhang, Jia-Jia Li, Jian-Yong Zhang, Yufeng Liu, Min Zhou, Na Zhang, Yong-Zheng Fang, Qinfei Ke
Summary: The growth of Bi2S3 onto NH2-MIL-125 via a covalent conjunction strategy resulted in the enhancement of photocatalytic CO2 reduction and organic dye degradation. The heterojunction 18-Bi2S3@NH2-MIL-125-SH exhibited significantly higher performance compared to pure NH2-MIL-125 and commercial P25. The improved photocatalytic activity was attributed to the intimate interfacial interaction in the n-scheme heterojunction.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenlong Fu, Lei Xie, Jicheng Yu, Yanjun He, Jie Zeng, Jian Liu, Kang Liang, Pu Chen, Lei Jiang, Zhen Gu, Biao Kong
Summary: In this study, a next-generation oral drug delivery system (SAF-FGDD) was developed using drug-encapsulated vegetable nanobiohybrids for the treatment of colitis. The bioinspired assembly of drugs within food-grade plants demonstrated the potential value of this unique hybrid material. The SAF-FGDD, formed through the sustainable and low-carbon process of in situ superassembly driven by natural transpiration from living plants, showed excellent efficacy in cell activity and feeding experiments of zebrafish and mice.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Hang Wang, Qi Yang, Nan Zheng, Xingwu Zhai, Tao Xu, Zhixin Sun, Liang Wu, Min Zhou
Summary: Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted attention for energy conversion and storage, particularly in their amorphous form (aMOFs), which offer advantages over crystalline MOFs (cMOFs) and have great potential applications. However, comprehensive reviews of aMOFs in the fields of energy conversion and storage are currently lacking. This article summarizes the development, structural design, opportunities, applications, bottlenecks, and perspectives of aMOFs, with a focus on the structure-activity relationships in electrochemical energy conversion and storage, such as water oxidation, supercapacitors, and batteries.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jian Zhi, Siwei Zhao, Min Zhou, Ruiqi Wang, Fuqiang Huang
Summary: A fluorine-doping approach was demonstrated to achieve fast Zn2+ transport in mesoporous ZnyS1-xFx, enabling solid-state zinc-ion batteries with high conductivity and cycling performance. The substitutional doping of fluoride ion with sulfide reduces Zn2+ migration barrier in a crystalline phase, while mesopore channels enable nondestructive Zn2+ conduction. This crystal engineering approach shows universality in other mesoporous zinc chalcogenide materials.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mei Han, Jian Zhi, Jing Huang, Weinan Zhao, Yan Wu, P. Chen
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiyang Jiao, Xingwu Zhai, Zhixin Sun, Wenjie Wang, Shihao Liu, Hui Ding, Wangsheng Chu, Min Zhou, Changzheng Wu
Summary: This study develops an ultrafast, universal, and cost-effective superfilling method to construct a metal artificial interface decorated Zn anode in situ. Most zincophilic metals can be used to construct a homogenous interface without any restrictions on the size, morphology, or curvature of the substrates. The obtained Sn@Zn anode exhibits superior electrochemical performance and can operate for over 900 hours at different current densities. The easy fabrication and recyclability of the cells enable efficient design and exploration of Zn anodes for research, industrialization, and commercialization purposes.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yang Xu, Magda Titirici, Jingwei Chen, Furio Cora, Patrick L. Cullen, Jacqueline Sophie Edge, Kun Fan, Ling Fan, Jingyu Feng, Tomooki Hosaka, Junyang Hu, Weiwei Huang, Timothy Hyde, Sumair Imtiaz, Feiyu Kang, Tadhg Kennedy, Eun Jeong Kim, Shinichi Komaba, Laura Lander, Phuong Nam Le Pham, Pengcheng Liu, Bingan Lu, Fanlu Meng, David Mitlin, Laure Monconduit, Robert G. Palgrave, Lei Qin, Kevin M. Ryan, Gopinathan Sankar, David O. Scanlon, Tianyi Shi, Lorenzo Stievano, Henry R. Tinker, Chengliang Wang, Hang Wang, Huanlei Wang, Yiying Wu, Dengyun Zhai, Qichun Zhang, Min Zhou, Jincheng Zou
Summary: The heavy reliance on lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has led to concerns about the sustainability of lithium and the ethical issues surrounding mining practices. Developing alternative energy storage technologies beyond lithium has become a significant focus of global energy research. Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) are a promising alternative due to their chemical and economic benefits, offering competition to LIBs and sodium-ion batteries for various applications. However, there are still unknowns regarding potassium storage processes and solid-liquid interfacial chemistry in PIBs, hindering the commercial prospects of this technology.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinfeng Tang, Yanhua Zhu, Delong Duan, Xingwu Zhai, Yujian Xia, Tao Xu, Qian Liu, Hui Zhang, Min Zhou
Summary: This study evaluates the overall conversion of photothermal agents (PTAs) at different dosages using the incident photon-to-thermal conversion coefficient (IPTCE) to guide the selection of suitable PTA concentration for complete photothermal healing. Anionic regulation is used to optimize the light harvesting over the second near-infrared region (NIR-II) and achieve low-dose tumor photothermal therapy.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Wang, Minghao Wang, Ting Chen, Weisheng Yu, Hongfei Liu, Han Cheng, Wentuan Bi, Min Zhou, Yi Xie, Changzheng Wu
Summary: In this study, a novel Fe-N(4) conjugated organic polymer (COP) electrocatalyst was developed, allowing for precise design of the Fe-N(4) structure and exhibiting better ORR performance. The COP showed a half-wave potential of 0.933 V and negligible activity decay after 40,000 cycles. When used as the cathode electrocatalyst in a hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cell, it achieved a peak power density of around 210 mW/cm².
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Lei Zhang, Liang Yao, Feng Zhao, Alice Yu, Yueru Zhou, Qingmei Wen, Jun Wang, Tao Zheng, Pu Chen
Summary: Anthocyanin is a natural polyphenol with excellent antioxidant, anticancer, antiaging, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its stability and bioavailability are limited in extreme environments. Encapsulating anthocyanin with biomaterials or combining it with proteins and peptides can effectively stabilize it. This review focuses on recent progress, strategies, and perspectives on protein and peptide stabilization of anthocyanin for functionalization and delivery, including formulation technologies, stability enhancement, cellular uptake, bioavailabilities, and biological activities.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Henry R. Tinker, Christopher A. Howard, Min Zhou, Yang Xu
Summary: Calcium ion batteries have gained attention as an alternative energy storage system, however, using calcium metal as the anode poses challenges such as ion stripping and passivation layer formation. Most research focuses on electrolytic and cathodic study rather than the anode due to its complexity. This review addresses the issues with calcium and explores alternative anode materials and their prospects.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingyuan Qiao, Zhuoheng Bao, Lingqiao Kong, Xingyu Liu, Chengjie Lu, Meng Ni, Wei He, Min Zhou, Zheng Ming Sun
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional catalyst consisting of MXene and metal compounds was constructed to enhance the catalytic performance of zinc-air batteries (ZABs). The MXene-supported bimetallic heterostructure showed superior activities for oxygen reduction/evolution reactions (ORR/OER), leading to improved performance of aqueous and all-solid-state ZABs.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
