Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengmei Chen, Tairan Wang, Longtao Ma, Binbin Zhou, Jianghua Wu, Daming Zhu, Yang Yang Li, Jun Fan, Chunyi Zhi
Summary: The researchers have developed an ultralow-temperature-tolerant zinc air battery by adjusting the structure of conventional KOH electrolyte and developing a low-temperature-tolerant FeCo-PC bifunctional electrocatalyst. The battery can operate at -110 degrees C and shows exceptional performance, including a maximum power density of 61.3 mW cm -2, capacity of 627.9 mAh g-1, and cycling stability of about 140 h at -70 degrees C. This work advances the understanding of antifreezing properties in electrolytes and the design of low-temperature electrocatalysts, contributing to the development of zinc air batteries with enhanced environmental adaptability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muhammad Asif, Seamus Kilian, Muhammad Rashad
Summary: Rechargeable magnesium ion batteries are considered as potential contenders to alleviate the burden on existing lithium ion battery technologies due to their advantages of low cost, high safety, high volumetric capacity, and dendrite-free cycling. Researchers are focusing on the electrochemical performance of Mg-ion batteries at high and ultra-low temperatures for extreme environmental applications, with extensive studies being conducted to explore different cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, and interfacial phenomena. There is a lack of reviews comparing the characteristics of magnesium ion batteries, including their working mechanism, current challenges, working voltages, possible cathode materials, and electrochemistry at different temperatures, prompting a need to summarize recent advances in the development of magnesium ion batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuwei Zhao, Ze Chen, Funian Mo, Donghong Wang, Ying Guo, Zhuoxin Liu, Xinliang Li, Qing Li, Guojin Liang, Chunyi Zhi
Summary: This study discusses the freezing behavior of water and its effects on the subzero performances of ARMBs, summarizes strategies to enhance the subzero temperature performances of ARMBs, and compares the subzero temperature performances of ARMBs and organic electrolyte batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiangchun Chen, Dandan Yu, Qiaonan Zhu, Xiaozhi Liu, Jiawei Wang, Wenxing Chen, Runa Ji, Keliang Qiu, Lin Guo, Hua Wang
Summary: In this study, a low-temperature high-areal-capacity rechargeable potassium-tellurium (K-Te) battery was successfully fabricated by overcoming the kinetic barriers and optimizing the electrolyte design. The battery showed stable operation and high areal capacity in cold climates, highlighting the significance of electrode design and electrolyte engineering for low-temperature batteries.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhongqiang Wang, Xueying Zheng, Xuyang Liu, Yangyang Huang, Liqiang Huang, Yuwei Chen, Mei Han, Wei Luo
Summary: This study proposes a dilute electrolyte for the low-temperature operation of sodium metal batteries, which weakens the affinity between sodium ions and solvent molecules to achieve fast reaction kinetics at low temperatures, and improves the cycling stability of the battery.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yusi Yang, Yifan Chen, Lulu Tan, Jianwen Zhang, Nan Li, Xiao Ji, Yujie Zhu
Summary: The rechargeability of lithium-ion batteries at low temperatures is improved by exploiting the Li-solvent co-intercalation into graphite, which leads to stable charge-discharge performance even at -60 degrees C.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qi Liu, Yizhou Wang, Xu Yang, Dong Zhou, Xianshu Wang, Pauline Jaumaux, Feiyu Kang, Baohua Li, Xiulei Ji, Guoxiu Wang
Summary: ASBs, as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, have advantages such as low cost, long cyclic lifetime, and high energy density. This review comprehensively provides insights into the anion shuttling mechanisms of ASBs, including ARBs, DIBs, and RDIBs, while also discussing the latest progresses and challenges in electrode materials and electrolytes for ASBs. Additionally, it summarizes the existing dilemmas of ASBs and outlines the perspective of ASB technology for future grid storage.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bingqing Hu, Xuanding Wang, Jiang Xu, Jianning Ding, Shanhai Ge
Summary: Researchers developed a highly stable nano omega-Li3V2O5 anode (n-LVO-H) with a suitable lithium embedding potential using a chemical method. They also built a robust solid-electrolyte interface layer on the n-LVO-H particles using a low desolvation energy electrolyte, facilitating Li+ transport at the interface. This unconventional combination of nano-size anode material with DOL electrolyte provides high C-rate capacity, cycling stability, and low-temperature tolerance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Jiao, Fan Wang, Yuhong Ma, Sangang Luo, Yaoyao Li, Anjun Hu, Miao He, Fei Li, Dongjiang Chen, Wei Chen, Tianyu Lei, Yin Hu
Summary: This review categorizes the basic failure mechanisms and major challenges of Li-S batteries at low temperature, and discusses strategies and advances in the design of optimized electrolyte, composite cathode and functional separator. Suggestions for future development of practical Li-S batteries at low temperature are proposed.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jianli Gai, Jirong Yang, Wei Yang, Quan Li, Xiaodong Wu, Hong Li
Summary: A low-temperature electrolyte has been developed, allowing lithium-ion batteries to operate at -100°C with 49.6% capacity retention. This breakthrough makes LIBs a suitable power supplier for space vehicles in astronautic explorations.
CHINESE PHYSICS LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeheng Li, Yu-Xing Yao, Shuo Sun, Cheng-Bin Jin, Nan Yao, Chong Yan, Qiang Zhang
Summary: Rechargeable lithium batteries (RLBs) are widely used in portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. However, their performance is greatly affected by low temperatures, especially below -20 degrees C, due to the slow Li+ diffusion and charge transfer kinetics in the liquid electrolyte. In this review, the authors analyze the low-temperature behavior and failure mechanism of RLBs from an electrolyte standpoint and discuss the research progress and future perspectives on low-temperature electrolytes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Long Chen, Jianhao Lu, Yibo Wang, Pan He, Shaobo Huang, Yan Liu, Yanzhou Wu, Gaoping Cao, Li Wang, Xiangming He, Jingyi Qiu, Hao Zhang
Summary: This study reports a new double-salt electrolyte that enables stable operation of lithium-ion batteries at high temperature. The electrolyte exhibits excellent ionic conductivity, high electrochemical stability, and the ability to effectively inhibit metal dissolution. In addition, the electrolyte helps form a stable solid-electrolyte interface layer on the anode surface, leading to improved thermal stability and cycling stability of the battery.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jingxu Zheng, Yue Deng, Wenzao Li, Jiefu Yin, Patrick J. West, Tian Tang, Xiao Tong, David C. Bock, Shuo Jin, Qing Zhao, Regina Garcia-Mendez, Kenneth J. Takeuchi, Esther S. Takeuchi, Amy C. Marschilok, Lynden A. Archer
Summary: This study investigates the influence of surface chemistry on the reversibility of electrochemical transformations at rechargeable battery electrodes. The results show that a moderate strength of chemical interaction enables the highest reversibility and stability of the plating/stripping redox processes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanjian Li, Wei Ying Lieu, Tanmay Ghosh, Lin Fu, Xiang Feng, Andrew Jun Yao Wong, Anupma Thakur, Brian C. Wyatt, Babak Anasori, Qianfan Zhang, Hui Ying Yang, Zhi Wei Seh
Summary: Double-transition-metal MXene films are developed as current collectors to enhance the rechargeability of magnesium metal batteries, addressing the challenges of volume changes and side reactions. These films have excellent electro-chemo-mechanical properties, leading to efficient electron/ions transfer, electrolyte suppression, and stable electrode structure.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
H. Wang, Z. Chen, Z. Ji, P. Wang, J. Wang, W. Ling, Y. Huang
Summary: Aqueous rechargeable batteries (ARBs) have shown high sensitivity to temperature, affecting their ionic conductivity at low temperature and causing gas expansion and electrode material corrosion at high temperature. To achieve all-temperature performance, challenges need to be addressed and the possibility of using flame-resistant/non-flammable materials explored.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Suhong Huang, Ming Huang, Xiaoli Dong
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the formation of AGEs in meat during processing and storage, highlighting their pathologic effects and inhibition methods. The review holds important implications for food and human health.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Xiaoli Dong, Yongzhuang Wei, Wen Gao, Jie Chen
Summary: This paper studies the meet-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks against the FOX block cipher and proposes key recovery attacks for different numbers of rounds. Through techniques such as differential enumeration and state testing, it is shown that these attacks can be achieved with lower time and memory complexities, posing a threat to the security of the cipher.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Yao, Jin Wang, Shiru Lin, Chengzhou Tao, Xuezhi Zhang, Wei Wang, Chengcheng Zhao, Lina Wang, Junwei Lucas Bao, Yonggang Wang, Tianxi Liu
Summary: This study proposes a method of stabilizing the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) of lithium-metal batteries through sodium bromination treatment, and investigates the mechanism of sodium bromide in inhibiting dendritic lithium growth. The results show that incorporating sodium bromide into the SEI ensures the cycling stability of lithium-metal batteries under different conditions, with extended lifespan and good rate capability.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Liu, Yanhua Wan, Jun-Ye Zhang, Xingmiao Zhang, Chin-Te Hung, Zirui Lv, Weiming Hua, Yonggang Wang, Dongliang Chao, Wei Li
Summary: This study reports a surface stretching strategy for synthesizing mesoporous carbon nanospheres with highly disordered graphitic domains and MoC nanodots modification. The MoOx surface coordination layer inhibits the graphitization process and creates short and wide graphite domains. In-situ formed MoC nanodots greatly enhance the conductivity of highly disordered carbon. Consequently, MoC@MCNs exhibit outstanding rate capacity (125 mAh g(-1) at 50 A g(-1)). The study provides insights for designing HC anodes with dominated slope capacity for high-performance SIBs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanrong Wang, Caixing Wang, Wei Wang, Yu Zhang, Zhaowei Guo, Jianhang Huang, Lei Yan, Jing Ma, Yonggang Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates the capability of an organic quinone compound, dibenzo[b,i]thianthrene-5,7,12,14-tetraone (DTT), to store H3O+ in an acid electrolyte with high capacity and long-term cycling stability. The DTT-based battery shows promising stability and performance, even at low temperatures.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jianhang Huang, Peng Yu, Mochou Liao, Xiaoli Dong, Jie Xu, Jiang Ming, Duan Bin, Yonggang Wang, Fan Zhang, Yongyao Xia
Summary: This study demonstrates an implantable self-charging battery that can regulate tumor microenvironment by consuming oxygen and generating reactive oxygen species, leading to tumor prevention and cell death.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xi Chen, Juan Xue, Xiaoli Dong, Ping Lu
Summary: The study aimed to identify genes and proteins associated with the virulence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Highly virulent strains were rapidly screened and two genes, rcsA and treR, were identified as potential regulators of C. sakazakii toxicity. Knockout of these genes significantly weakened bacterial virulence, confirming their role as potential virulence factors. The findings contribute to understanding the pathogenicity of C. sakazakii and provide insights for targeted interventions and therapies against this bacterium.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Ding, Elijah J. Begin, Shouyi Yuan, Mingyang Zhong, Yang Wang, Yingjie Zhang, Xiaoyuan Zeng, Junwei Lucas Bao, Yonggang Wang
Summary: In this study, a diluted ethereal electrolyte with an anion-enriched solvation sheath is developed for high-voltage Li metal batteries. The electrolyte enables long-term cycling and high-rate performance.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhihua Guo, Junxiao Wang, Pu Yu, Minle Li, Liang Huang, Zijun Hu, Yonggang Wang, Zhiping Song
Summary: Polyaniline, the most famous conducting polymer, has poor utilization of its theoretical capacity and inferior cycling stability. In this study, its fully reduced form, leucoemeraldine base (LB), is investigated as an alternative to the commonly used emeraldine salt and base (ES and EB). LB shows significantly improved capacity utilization (92%) and cycling stability (84% capacity retention after 1000 cycles). This work enhances our understanding of polyaniline and promotes its practical application as a low-cost, high-performance, sustainable, and green cathode material for energy storage devices.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yajing Liu, Xiang Cui, Yongjie Cao, Guodong Li, Jiawei Chen, Yonggang Wang
Summary: We propose a low-cost alkaline H-2/Na0.44MnO2 gas battery with high reversible capacity and stability, making it a suitable option for energy storage.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiheng Li, Jian Tan, Caiyun Gao, Yuan Wang, Yonggang Wang, Mingxin Ye, Jianfeng Shen
Summary: Organic compounds are attractive alternatives to conventional inorganic materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, due to their high theoretical capacities, structural tunability, controllable synthesis, and environmental friendliness. This review provides a systematic overview of recent developments, energy storage mechanisms, and design strategies for aqueous Zn-organic batteries (ZOBs). It summarizes the ion storage mechanisms, analyzes the dynamic behavior, and highlights the synthesis strategies of organic electrode materials. It also discusses strategies to improve the electrochemical performance and the challenges for practical applications of aqueous ZOBs.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhi Li, Yu Zhang, Yonggang Wang
Summary: A low-cost sodium-ion battery with wide-temperature operation and excellent performance in extreme weather conditions has been developed. The battery exhibits long lifespan, high-power density, and remarkable rate performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanbing Mo, Gaopan Liu, Jiawei Chen, Xiao Zhu, Yu Peng, Yonggang Wang, Congxiao Wang, Xiaoli Dong, Yongyao Xia
Summary: This study investigates the effect of temperature on the solvation structure of lithium ions, revealing that increasing temperature enhances the interaction between lithium ions and anions, while weakening the interaction with solvents. This leads to changes in the interfacial chemistry, forming a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) dominated by anions. However, at high temperatures, solvents tend to be reduced, resulting in an increase in organic species in the interphase. The temperature-responsive solvation structure and thermal reduction enable lithium ions to exhibit super-fast rate performance and high capacity retention at 25 degrees C.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zi Chen Zhao, Lin Xi Huang, Xiao Li Dong, Jian Yong Wu
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of the three-phase partitioning method for isolating polysaccharides (PS) and protein components from Lentinula edodes mushrooms. The results showed that the method was simple and effective, yielding bioactive PS and proteins with notable immunostimulatory activity.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongjie Cao, Guodong Li, Jiawei Chen, Jie Xu, Xun-Lu Li, Nan Wang, Xiue Zhang, Mochou Liao, Yao Liu, Xiaoli Dong, Yonggang Wang, YongYao Xia
Summary: This study presents a straightforward physical presodiation strategy to tackle the issue of initial charge loss in sodium-ion batteries. By directly adding sodium oxalate to the cathode electrode, additional sodium can be provided, leading to improved battery capacity and cycle life.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)