Article
Materials Science, Composites
Sufeng Zhang, Jin Luo, Fengjiao Zhang, Xinning He
Summary: This study demonstrates the fabrication of a novel composite separator using zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) and aramid nanofibers (ANFs). The ZIF-8 particles improve the porosity of the ANFs, leading to enhanced electrolyte uptake and wettability. The composite separator shows high ionic conductivity, excellent rate performance, cycling stability, mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and flame retardancy, making it a promising candidate for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sufeng Zhang, Jin Luo, Fengjiao Zhang, Min Du, Hongying Hui, Fuxuan Zhao, Xinning He, Zixiong Sun
Summary: A high-performance composite membrane composed of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8@bacterial cellulose matrix and aramid nanofibers filler was developed as the separator for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The composite separator exhibited high tensile strength, thermal resistance, flame retardancy, electrolyte wettability, and ion conductivity, leading to improved safety and performance of the batteries.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yifang Liang, Liwei Dong, Shijie Zhong, Botao Yuan, Yunfa Dong, Yuanpeng Liu, Chunhui Yang, Dongyan Tang, Jiecai Han, Weidong He
Summary: By introducing zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 (ZIF-90) as a filler into solid-state polymer electrolytes (SPEs), the ionic conductivity of SPEs was significantly enhanced. The SPE modified with ZIF-90 exhibited outstanding ionic conductivity and low activation energy at 30 degrees C, along with a high specific discharge capacity in experiments.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinwang Cao, Chang Ma, Lei Luo, Lei Chen, Hui Cheng, Raphael Simha Orenstein, Xiangwu Zhang
Summary: The addition of nanofiber materials to Li-ion batteries has been a significant advancement, as it provides unique structural features and enhances their electrochemical performance. This article discusses recent advancements in nanofiber materials for Li-ion batteries, including the synthesis, structure, and properties of nanofiber cathodes, anodes, separators, and electrolytes, as well as their applications. The challenges and prospects of nanofiber materials in Li-ion battery applications are also outlined.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nan Wang, Wenyong Liu, Haiyang Liao, Zhihan Li, Yi Chen, Guangsheng Zeng
Summary: Pure cellulose nanofiber (CNF) separators for high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) were prepared using CNF as the matrix and tert-butyl alcohol (TBA) as the dispersion medium by a facile filtration method. The freeze-dried separator at -80 degrees C with TBA as the dispersion medium (TBA-FD) exhibited the best performance, with high porosity, electrolyte uptake, and ionic conductivity. The CNF separators showed good thermal stability and demonstrated superior cycling stability and rate performance in LIBs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yuanyuan Xia, Xinping Li, Jingshun Zhuang, Wenliang Wang, Syed Comail Abbas, Chenglong Fu, Hui Zhang, Ting Chen, Yue Yuan, Xingjin Zhao, Yonghao Ni
Summary: This review thoroughly examines the current research status of cellulose-based materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) components, with a specific focus on the impact of functional groups in cellulose-based separators. The study reveals that certain functional groups play a crucial role in improving the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of the separators. It highlights the importance of understanding the influence of functional groups in cellulose-based materials on LIBs performance.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chen Cheng, Rendang Yang, Yang Wang, Danning Fu, Jie Sheng, Xiaohui Guo
Summary: In this study, chitosan (CS) was grafted onto cellulose surface to form chitosan-modified cellulose (OBCS) for lithium-ion battery separators. The OBCS separators demonstrated excellent pore structure and tunable pore size, and exhibited higher electrochemical performance than commercial polypropylene (PP) separators. This work provides a feasible strategy for improving the pore structure and porosity of nanocellulose separators.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Qiumei Huang, Chuanshan Zhao, Xia Li
Summary: The BC/ZIF-67 composite separator shows significant improvement in electrolyte retention capability and ionic conductivity compared to the widely used polypropylene separator. Additionally, LIB using BC/ZIF-67 separator maintains 91.41% discharge capacity after 100 cycles and exhibits a large discharge capacity of 156 mAh g(-1) along with improved rate performance. Therefore, the BC/ZIF-67 composite membrane has great development potential in the field of LIB separators.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinlai Shen, Zhiwen Lei, Chaoyang Wang
Summary: In this study, an ion conducting asymmetric poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) based electrolyte was prepared with a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8)@ionic liquid protective coating on the cathode surface and ZIF-8 nanofillers in the lithium metal anode. The composite electrolyte exhibited high ionic conductivity and broad electrochemical stability window, effectively preventing electrolyte oxidation, transition metal dissolution, and lithium dendrite growth and penetration.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mir Wasim Raja, Rajendra Nath Basu, Nimai Chand Pramanik, Pradip Sekhar Das, Mononita Das
Summary: The wet-coating method using duo-polymer (chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol) and ceramic (BaTiO3) nanopowder has successfully developed a high-performance paper-based ceramic separator with improved thermal stability and tensile strength, as well as comparable electrochemical performance to commercial separators.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Zhang, Jirong Wang, Zhigang Xue
Summary: Lithium batteries are considered the best choice for energy storage due to their long lifespan, high operating voltage platform, and high energy density without memory effect. The increased demand for high-performance lithium batteries poses stricter requirements on electrode and electrolyte materials, as well as electrode-electrolyte interface. The artificial modification of battery components is regarded as an effective strategy to enhance overall performance, but systematic summaries of surface modifications are rare.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Haizhen Chen, Zichen Wang, Yuting Feng, Shuangyang Cai, Hanpeng Gao, Zhenzhen Wei, Yan Zhao
Summary: This review focuses on the manufacturing and performance improvement of cellulose-based separators for lithium batteries. The cellulose-based separator has attracted much attention in recent years due to its high thermal stability, superior electrolyte wettability, and natural richness, which can enhance the safety and performance of lithium batteries. The future development direction and research concerns of cellulose-based separators are also highlighted in this review.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xingyi Zhang, Qingwei Sun, Cheng Zhen, Yinghua Niu, Yupei Han, Guangfeng Zeng, Dongjiang Chen, Chao Feng, Ning Chen, Weiqiang Lv, Weidong He
Summary: This review summarizes recent developments towards highly flame-retardant separators and solid-state electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, including the composition, structure, and performance of flame-retardant separators for liquid LIBs, as well as different types of solid-state electrolytes. Future challenges and outlooks for flame-retardant separators in practical applications are also discussed.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Lin Yang, Xin-Xin Zhao, Wei Zhang, Kai Ren, Xiao-Xi Luo, Jun-Ming Cao, Shuo-Hang Zheng, Wen-Liang Li, Xing-Long Wu
Summary: A cellulose-based composite separator (CP@PPC) was successfully prepared by incorporating poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) into cellulose-based separators (CP). The CP@PPC separator exhibited stable operation at high voltages, high Na+ transference number and excellent cyclic performance. This study highlights the importance of electrolyte analogs in separator modification for designing durable devices in advanced energy storage systems.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yousen Xie, Haifeng Zhu, Rong Zeng, Bing Na
Summary: A novel strategy of chemical foaming integrated polydopamine hybridization is developed to improve the performance of cellulose-based separators. The resulting separator exhibits high ionic conductivity and the ability to suppress dendrite growth on lithium metal anodes.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
