Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Li, Xiaoyun Jing, Kai Jiang, Dihua Wang
Summary: Recent research has shown that NASICON-type compounds, typically considered ideal candidates for AZIBs due to their large ionic channels and fast kinetics, may not be suitable after all due to their structural instability. Two NASICON structures, Na3V2(PO4)(3) and Na3V2(PO4)(2)F-3, were found to undergo structural decomposition in 1 M Zn(CF3SO3)(2) electrolyte during repeated cycling, with Na3V2(PO4)(3) degrading into Zn3V2O8, V2OS, and VO2 and Na3V2(PO4)(2)F-3 decomposing into V2O5, VPO5, and Zn-3(OH)(2)V2O7 center dot 2H(2)O. The decomposition mechanisms are attributed not only to inherent instability during Zn+ ion (de)intercalation, but also to the coinsertion of H+ and solvation effect of H2O, accelerating the structural decomposition process.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mengyue Liu, Kai Zhu, Kexin Wan, Xinmiao Zhang, Jishi Wei, Yan Hou, Hongwei Tang
Summary: In this work, an advanced cathode material of Ti4+/Zr4+ supported Na3V2(PO4)(3) was reported for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs), exhibiting fast zinc ion diffusion and excellent performance. The AZIBs showed high cycling stability (91.2% retention rate over 4000 cycles) and exceptional energy density (191.3 W h kg(-1)), outperforming most Na+ superionic conductor cathodes. The reversible storage mechanism of zinc ions in an optimal Na2.9V1.9Ti0.05Zr0.05(PO4)(3) (NVTZP) cathode with Na+ defects and Ti4+/Zr4+ sites was demonstrated.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ping Lei, Jiehui Liu, Shuyuan Zhuge, Zhe Lu
Summary: The NASICON-structure Na3V2(PO4)3 has attracted attention for its ion diffusion channels, discharging platform, and volume deformation, making it a potential cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. However, this study found that NVP@C undergoes a structural phase change and converts to a composite after 50 cycles. By cycling the NVP@C batteries at 60 degrees C for only 1 cycle, the in-situ generation of composite (NVP@C-60 degrees C) was achieved, which exhibited high capacity and excellent rate performance.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jieduo Guan, Qiaofeng Huang, Lianyi Shao, Xiaoyan Shi, DongDong Zhao, Liubin Wang, Zhipeng Sun
Summary: Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have shown promising potential as next-generation energy storage devices due to their high safety and low cost. However, the low electronic conductivity of polyanionic cathode materials has limited their cycling stability and rate performance. In this study, a 3D composite (N3VPF@rGO) consisting of mesoporous Na3V2(PO4)(2)F-3 nanocuboids cladded by reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was successfully synthesized using a novel microwave hydrothermal and subsequent calcination strategy. The N3VPF@rGO composite exhibited enhanced conductivity, pseudocapacitive behavior, enlarged D-Zn(2+), and stable structure, leading to excellent Zn2+ storage performance, including high capacity, high redox potentials, high rate capacity, and extreme cycling stability. The results also demonstrated the practical application values of the soft package batteries. In situ X-ray diffraction, ex situ transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were employed to investigate the reversible Zn2+ insertion/extraction mechanism.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lu Yu, Shuang Liu, Lianyi Shao, Xi Wang, Jieduo Guan, Xiaoyan Shi, Junjie Cai, Zhipeng Sun
Summary: In this study, carbon cloth was successfully used as a substrate for the growth of Na3V2(PO4)(3) as a cathode electrode in AZIBs. The inclusion of carbon cloth significantly improved the electrochemical performance, achieving stable capacity even at high rates.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jun Lee, Sohyun Park, Young Park, Jinju Song, Balaji Sambandam, Vinod Mathew, Jang-Yeon Hwang, Jaekook Kim
Summary: In this study, a Na3V1.6Cr0.4(PO4)(3)/C (NVCrP@C) cathode was designed for high power density sodium-ion batteries by implanting Cr into the crystal structure of NVP and coating it with carbon. The substitution of Cr in the structure significantly enhanced the electrode's structural stability, while the thin carbon layer improved electrical conductivity, leading to excellent cycling stability and power capability of the NVCrP@C cathode.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yenduri Bhaskara Rao, K. Ramakrushna Achary, Laxmi Narayana Patro
Summary: Research on Na-ion batteries has gained attention due to the availability of low-cost and abundant materials. This study investigates the structural and electrochemical properties of NVP/C cathode material doped with transition elements Fe/Mn. The doped materials show enhanced discharge capacities compared to the bare NVP/C sample, and the differences are explained using the Na-ion diffusion coefficient. The Mn-doped NVP/C material exhibits excellent discharge capacity and capacity retention, making it a promising cathode material for Na-ion full cell applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongen Shi, Yanjun Chen, Jiahao Li, Li Guo
Summary: In this study, an ingenious strategy of Bi3+ substitution and the construction of a highly conductive network with carbon coating layers and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were proposed in Na3V2(PO4)3 material, significantly improving its conductivity and structural stability. The modified material exhibited high capacity and cycle stability at high rates.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinqiang Gao, Ye Tian, Lianshan Ni, Baowei Wang, Kangyu Zou, Yingchang Yang, Ying Wang, Craig E. E. Banks, Dou Zhang, Kechao Zhou, Huan Liu, Wentao Deng, Guoqiang Zou, Hongshuai Hou, Xiaobo Ji
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are emerging as a promising alternative to Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for energy storage systems. This study presents a strategy to enhance SIBs performance by cross-linking NVPF with multi-dimensional nanocarbon frameworks composed of amorphous carbon and carbon nanotubes (NVPF@C@CNTs). The unique structure of NVPF@C@CNTs ensures shortened sodium ion transmission pathway and improved electronic transfer network, resulting in enhanced charge transfer kinetics and superior cycling stability. The obtained electrochemical properties, including high specific capacity and long-term cycling stability, demonstrate the potential of NVPF@C@CNTs for large-scale energy storage applications.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sidika Yildirim Gultekin, Aslihan Guler, Deniz Kuruahmet, Hatice Gungor, Mustafa Mahmut Singil, Esma Uzun, Hatem Akbulut, Mehmet Oguz Guler
Summary: Graphene aerogel was found to enhance the cycle stability and discharge capacity of the cathode in Na-ion batteries. The three-dimensional porous structure of the graphene aerogel contributed to the increased diffusion coefficient in the battery.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ranjith Thangavel, Daseul Han, Brindha Moorthy, Bala Krishnan Ganesan, Megala Moorthy, Yongll Park, Kyung-Wan Nam, Yun-Sung Lee
Summary: This study reveals some key structural changes of symmetrical sodium-ion batteries during electrochemical reactions, and demonstrates through experiments that symmetrical NVP cells can stably provide high energy capacity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liying Shen, Yong Li, Swagata Roy, Xiuping Yin, Wenbo Liu, Shanshan Shi, Xuan Wang, Xuemin Yin, Jiujun Zhang, Yufeng Zhao
Summary: Na3V2(PO4)(3) is a promising electrode material for sodium-ion batteries, but faces limitations due to poor electronic conductivity. A two-step method was used to prepare carbon-coated Na3V2(PO4)(3) materials with remarkable electrochemical performance, surpassing most advanced cathode materials reported in literature.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lukas Ladenstein, Katharina Hogrefe, H. Martin R. Wilkening
Summary: By studying LiHf2(PO4)3 solid electrolytes with different amounts of Ga doping, their ionic conductivity can be optimized, showing potential for application in all-solid-state Li-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qingke Huang, Zhihua Hu, Kai Chen, Zeng Zeng, Yan Sun, Qingquan Kong, Wei Feng, Ke Wang, Zhuangzhi Li, Zhenguo Wu, Ting Chen, Xiaodong Guo
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their abundant resources. Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) is a promising cathode material for SIBs, thanks to its unique structure, good stability, and fast sodium diffusion kinetics. However, its weak intrinsic conductivity hinders its further market application. Various strategies, such as foreign ion doping and carbon coating, have been proposed to solve this issue.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tolga Akcay, Marcel Haeringer, Kristina Pfeifer, Jens Anhalt, Joachim R. Binder, Sonia Dsoke, Dominik Kramer, Reiner Moenig
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries have the potential to be a cost-efficient alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Na3V2(PO4)3/C (NVP/C) has been identified as a suitable electrode material that shows high cycling stability, whether used as an anode or cathode.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huang Zhang, Xu Liu, Huihua Li, Ivana Hasa, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Aqueous rechargeable batteries are becoming crucial for the development of renewable energy sources, as they offer improved energy density, cyclability, and safety through the use of advanced electrode materials and highly concentrated aqueous electrolytes. This review focuses on the advancements in constructing efficient aqueous battery systems with concentrated electrolytes, aiming to overcome existing hurdles and enhance the performance of lithium and post-lithium chemistry batteries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huang Zhang, Gaoli Guo, Henry Adenusi, Bingsheng Qin, Huihua Li, Stefano Passerini, Wei Huang
Summary: Aqueous rechargeable batteries provide a safe and cost-efficient solution for electrochemical energy storage. Recent research has focused on improving electrode materials in aqueous electrolytes, particularly the cycle life and energy reliability of batteries. This review discusses the progress and challenges in the reversible intercalation chemistry of graphite compounds, specifically anion and halogen intercalation, for the development of economical, high-energy aqueous rechargeable batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yi Wang, Xiaobing Wang, Chenhui Wang, Renying Cheng, Lanxin Zhao, Xu Wang, Xuewen Zhang, Jingzhi Shang, Huang Zhang, Lichen Zhao, Yongguang Tu, Wei Huang
Summary: 4-fluorophenylmethylammonium iodide (F-PMAI) was employed to modulate the surface structure and energy level alignment of FA-based perovskite films, leading to improved optoelectronic film properties and device performance.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Huihua Li, Huang Zhang, Maider Zarrabeitia, Hai-Peng Liang, Dorin Geiger, Ute Kaiser, Alberto Varzi, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Copper-based metal-organic frameworks are used as precursors to fabricate copper chalcogenides-carbon composites. These composites exhibit excellent electrochemical performance and long-term cycling stability when used as anode materials in cells with carbon-coated positive electrodes. They also show promising results as positive electrode storage materials in sodium-metal cells.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoping Tan, Gaoli Guo, Kaidi Wang, Huang Zhang
Summary: In this study, orthorhombic V2O5 · nH(2)O nanorods were synthesized as cathodes for aqueous zinc batteries. The electrode showed high reversible capacity and long-term cycling stability in a mild electrolyte solution. The improved stability of materials, inhibited electrolyte decomposition, and facilitated charge transfer kinetics were the reasons for the superior performance. Furthermore, a full cell using these materials in a capacity-balancing design exhibited high capacity and stable cycling performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyein Moon, Alessandro Innocenti, Huiting Liu, Huang Zhang, Marcel Weil, Maider Zarrabeitia, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Bio-waste resources can be used as precursors for hard carbon, and hard carbon synthesized from hazelnut shells via water washing exhibited excellent electrochemical performance and cost-effectiveness in sodium-ion batteries, showing potential sustainability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huihua Li, Huang Zhang, Fanglin Wu, Maider Zarrabeitia, Dorin Geiger, Ute Kaiser, Alberto Varzi, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Anode-less sodium metal batteries with Cu@C composite as a sodiophilic layer show improved cycling performance and Coulombic efficiency. Cu@C also inhibits side reactions, dendrite growth, and accumulation of dead sodium, resulting in outstanding rate capability and long-term cycling life.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xu Dong, Xu Liu, Jin Han, Zhen Chen, Huang Zhang, Stefano Passerini, Dominic Bresser
Summary: A two-step synthesis of sodium (2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy) diethane sulfonate (Na-TFP) is reported, and its application in sodium-ion batteries is studied. By modifying the electrolyte, higher ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability can be achieved.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaidi Wang, Gaoli Guo, Xiaoping Tan, Leilei Zheng, Huang Zhang
Summary: Ti-substituted Na0.44MnO2 shows improved reversibility and cycling stability as a cathode material for aqueous zinc-metal batteries. The optimized NMTO-0.22 material exhibits a reversible capacity of 109.6 mAh/g at 1.0 A g-1, with 71% of the initial capacity retained after 2400 cycles. This work provides a fundamental understanding of the charge storage mechanisms in Na0.44MnO2.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gaoli Guo, Xiaoping Tan, Kaidi Wang, Leilei Zheng, Huang Zhang
Summary: This study demonstrates a cotton textiles-based separator for rechargeable aqueous zinc batteries. By complexing inorganic and organic layers, the separator can regulate the behavior of zinc plating/stripping, achieving a highly reversible process. The zinc symmetric cell and V2O5//Zn battery both show significant performance improvements.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kaidi Wang, Huihua Li, Gaoli Guo, Leilei Zheng, Stefano Passerini, Huang Zhang
Summary: In this study, the effect of Cr substitution on the performance of Na3V2-xCrx(PO4)(3) cathode material for aqueous zinc-metal batteries was investigated. It was found that the Cr substitution significantly improved the rate capability and cycling stability, with the optimal Na3V1.5Cr0.5(PO4)(3) electrode demonstrating 68% capacity retention after 10,000 cycles at 1000 mA g(-1). The research also revealed a two-electron reaction mechanism for Zn-ion storage in NASICON-type cathodes, demonstrating the feasibility of multi-electron reactions in aqueous zinc batteries and providing insights for the design of advanced cathode materials for other aqueous batteries.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Leilei Zheng, Huihua Li, Xi Wang, Zhen Chen, Chen Hu, Kaidi Wang, Gaoli Guo, Stefano Passerini, Huang Zhang
Summary: Methylammonium acetate was found to enhance the reversibility and stability of the Zn anode as an electrolyte additive. Acetate anions competitively engage the Zn2+ solvation structure, reducing water reactivity and promoting anion-enriched electrolyte structure, which effectively suppresses byproducts and dendrite formation. The formation of an anion-derived, robust solid electrolyte interphase with an inorganic/organic hybrid structure enables improved cycling performance in Zn||Na3V2(PO4)(3) batteries and Zn||activated carbon capacitors.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Huihua Li, Zhen Chen, Leilei Zheng, Jian Wang, Henry Adenusi, Stefano Passerini, Huang Zhang
Summary: This review examines the functionalities of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) in rechargeable aqueous zinc-metal batteries (AZBs) and how its composition affects the reversibility of the zinc-metal anode. It also discusses recent developments in improving the long-term stability of the zinc anode through controlling key interfacial behaviors. Finally, remaining challenges and future perspectives are presented for the rational design of high-performance AZBs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chen Hu, Gaoli Guo, Huihua Li, Jian Wang, Zhengqing Liu, Leilei Zheng, Huang Zhang
Summary: Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have gained attention for their high energy, safety, and environmental friendliness. This study reports on the interfacial chemistry in an engineered non-concentrated aqueous electrolyte by co-solvent strategy, which stabilizes the aqueous Zn batteries and improves their performance.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
