Review
Chemistry, Physical
Marcos Lucero, Shen Qiu, Zhenxing Feng
Summary: The solid-solid electrode-electrolyte interface in solid-state batteries plays a significant role in battery performance. Synchrotron X-ray techniques are suitable for investigating these interfaces and examining structural changes. Studying these interfaces can provide insights into the structure-property relationship of solid-state batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anirudha Jena, Zizheng Tong, Behrouz Bazri, Kevin Iputera, Ho Chang, Shu-Fen Hu, Ru-Shi Liu
Summary: Solid Li-ion conductors have the potential to enhance the performance of batteries by widening the cell-potential window and improving safety features. However, the development of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) faces challenges such as ion transport, interface reactions, and increased cell resistance. Advanced in situ/operando techniques are being used to explore and address these challenges.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Wenzao Li, Diana M. Lutz, Lei Wang, Kenneth J. Takeuchi, Amy C. Marschilok, Esther S. Takeuchi
Summary: To overcome the limitations of static and destructive characterizations of Li-ion battery materials and components, a comprehensive investigation over various length and time scales is essential. Emerging in situ and operando characterization methodologies focusing on multiple size domains are a powerful approach to resolve current challenges and navigate future directions. The necessity and opportunity for in situ and operando characterization of electrochemical energy storage materials and systems are discussed, along with suggestions for future directions to tackle currently intractable issues on Li-ion battery application, failure, and emerging design concepts.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marm B. Dixit, Jun-Sang Park, Peter Kenesei, Jonathan Almer, Kelsey B. Hatzell
Summary: This paper highlights the importance of solid-state batteries in achieving electrification of the transportation sector, while also discussing challenges such as electro-chemo-mechanical degradation affecting performance metrics. Characterizing and understanding the solid|solid interfaces in solid-state batteries is crucial for designing high energy density, durable solid-state batteries.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jing Wan, Hui-Juan Yan, Rui Wen, Li-Jun Wan
Summary: Solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) are one of the most promising energy storage systems due to their high energy density and long-term safety. However, they face severe interfacial issues. It is crucial to investigate the dynamic evolution of electrodes, solid-state electrolytes, and their interfaces during the charge/discharge process and understand the interfacial mechanism to improve their compatibility and electrochemical performance.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jaeyoung Kim, Wontae Lee, Jangwhan Seok, Minji Kim, Sangbin Park, Hyunbeom Lee, Young-Jun Kim, Won-Sub Yoon
Summary: All-solid-state lithium batteries with non-flammable solid electrolytes have safety advantages over batteries with flammable liquid electrolytes. However, interfacial issues between cathode materials and solid electrolytes pose challenges for commercialization. This study identifies critical factors for battery performance related to solid interfaces and lattice strains, and suggests that a compact electrode microstructure can alleviate the negative effects of increased lattice strain, leading to improved electrochemical performance.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Dong Hyun Kim, Ji-Young Kim, Jae-Ho Park, Sang-Ok Kim, Hyung-Seok Kim, Kwang-Bum Kim, Kyung Yoon Chung
Summary: Room-temperature sodium storage technology has been studied as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. In situ X-ray diffraction techniques were used to investigate the synthesis process and thermal stability of the NaNiO2 cathode material for Na-ion batteries. The findings provide important guidance for the development of Ni-based NaMO2 oxides for next-generation Na-ion batteries.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoke Liu, Xiuhong Pan, Zehua Yu, Junzhu Ren, Yiwen Zhuang, Qiang Yu
Summary: China Manned Space Station has planned a high-temperature material science experimental rack to study material preparation under microgravity. The X-ray real-time observation module observes the solid-liquid interface morphology and transport effect during sample preparation. An enhanced algorithm for X-ray in situ observation of space materials is proposed to solve low contrast and blurry interface. This research is significant for studying material growth mechanisms and guiding material preparation.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Emre Tekoglu, M. Lutfi Ovecoglu, Duygu Agaogullari
Summary: A solid-state reaction route combining HEBM and annealing was used to synthesize HfC-HfB2 composite powders in this study. The effects of HEBM duration and excess reductant amount on the reaction mechanism and product phases were investigated. XRD analysis showed that the content of HfC phase increased while the content of HfO2 phase decreased with longer milling duration and higher reductant amounts.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chu Lun Alex Leung, Matthew D. Wilson, Thomas Connolley, Stephen P. Collins, Oxana Magdysyuk, Matthieu N. Boone, Kosuke Suzuki, Matthew C. Veale, Enzo Liotti, Frederic Van Assche, Andrew Lui, Chun Huang
Summary: Increasing electrode thickness is considered as a potential method to improve energy density in Li ion batteries. However, the diffusion of Li+ ions during (dis)charge, especially at higher rates, limits the realizable capacity and rate capability. Visualizing and quantifying Li+ chemical stoichiometry distribution inside the electrode within commercially standard battery geometry is still challenging. In this study, the distribution of Li+ chemical stoichiometry in the electrode microstructure of a working coin cell battery is mapped using innovative in situ correlative full-field X-ray Compton scattering imaging (XCS-I) and X-ray computed tomography (XCT).
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xu Zhang, Jinhua Wu, Shuqian Li, Yi Li, Xiaojie Li, Zhe Zhu, Jianlong Li
Summary: In this study, a hybrid cathode containing LiVPO4F and Li3V2(PO4)3 was successfully prepared by single-step solid-state reaction. The composite exhibited excellent electrochemical performance and cycling performance.
SOLID STATE IONICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yong Cheng, Liqiang Zhang, Qiaobao Zhang, Jie Li, Yongfu Tang, Claude Delmas, Ting Zhu, Martin Winter, Ming-Sheng Wang, Jianyu Huang
Summary: All solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) are considered to have substantial advantages over conventional liquid electrolyte based lithium ion batteries (LIBs), but the failure mechanisms of ASSLBs are not well understood, requiring particular attention. Recent progress in in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies of ASSLBs has revealed novel electro-chemo-mechanical coupling phenomena and provided mechanistic insights, demonstrating the general applicability of in situ TEM for elucidating fundamental mechanisms and providing design guidance for the development of high-performance ASSLBs. Challenges and opportunities for in situ TEM studies of ASSLBs are discussed.
Review
Electrochemistry
Mengjun Sun, Ziqi Zeng, Wei Zhong, Zhilong Han, Linfeng Peng, Shijie Cheng, Jia Xie
Summary: This review summarizes the application of in-situ polymerization methods in solid-state batteries, with a focus on interfacial stability between initiators and electrodes and their challenges and perspectives for practical application. It aims to inspire deeper considerations on the selection of initiators and provide guidance for in-situ preparation of high-performance SSBs.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhenggang Zhang, Kang Dong, Katherine A. Mazzio, Andre Hilger, Henning Markoetter, Fabian Wilde, Tobias Heinemann, Ingo Manke, Philipp Adelhelm
Summary: Copper sulfide is a promising cathode active material for solid-state batteries due to its unique physico-chemical properties. In situ synchrotron X-ray tomography reveals the formation of micro-sized Cu crystals and crack formation within the cathode. Increasing stack pressure can prevent crack formation and induces a preferential orientation of Cu inclusions and cracks. Cycling also leads to reversible displacement of the cathode pellet and pressure changes within the cell.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
John A. Lewis, Francisco Javier Quintero Cortes, Yuhgene Liu, John C. Miers, Ankit Verma, Bairav S. Vishnugopi, Jared Tippens, Dhruv Prakash, Thomas S. Marchese, Sang Yun Han, Chanhee Lee, Pralav P. Shetty, Hyun-Wook Lee, Pavel Shevchenko, Francesco De Carlo, Christopher Saldana, Partha P. Mukherjee, Matthew T. McDowell
Summary: The study using operando synchrotron X-ray computed microtomography reveals the evolution of lithium/solid-state electrolyte interfaces during battery cycling, showing how void formation, interphase growth, and volumetric changes affect cell behavior. Loss of contact at the interface between lithium and the solid-state electrolyte is found to be the primary cause of cell failure, while redox-active interphase and global volume changes upon charge also play significant roles in determining cell performance. These findings provide insights into the impact of chemo-mechanical phenomena on cell behavior, aiding in the development of solid-state batteries.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tiansheng Mu, Shuaifeng Lou, Nathaniel Graham Holmes, Changhong Wang, Mengxue He, Baicheng Shen, Xiaoting Lin, Pengjian Zuo, Yulin Ma, Ruying Li, Chunyu Du, Jiajun Wang, Geping Yin, Xueliang Sun
Summary: By structurally manipulating the silicon composite anode T-Si@C, a stable configuration has been achieved to enhance the energy storage performance of lithium-ion batteries. The anode exhibits outstanding long-term cycling reversibility and good rate capability, as well as superior electrochemical reversibility in full cells.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feipeng Zhao, Sandamini H. Alahakoon, Keegan Adair, Shumin Zhang, Wei Xia, Weihan Li, Chuang Yu, Renfei Feng, Yongfeng Hu, Jianwen Liang, Xiaoting Lin, Yang Zhao, Xiaofei Yang, Tsun-Kong Sham, Huan Huang, Li Zhang, Shangqian Zhao, Shigang Lu, Yining Huang, Xueliang Sun
Summary: The study synthesized a new glass-ceramic solid-state electrolyte with high ionic conductivity and excellent air-stability, which can be used for the preparation of high-performance all-solid-state Li metal batteries.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peng Li, Guoqiang Zhao, Peixin Cui, Ningyan Cheng, Mengmeng Lao, Xun Xu, Shi Xue Dou, Wenping Sun
Summary: In this study, Ni single atom-decorated carbon nanosheets were developed as multifunctional supports for engineering heterostructured electrocatalysts towards hydrogen evolution in alkaline media. The Ni single atoms were found to cleave H-OH bonds actively and facilitate Had spillover to metallic Pt sites. Additionally, a Pt/PtOx configuration was generated at the heterointerface via Pt-O-C (Ni) interfacial bonding, with oxidized Pt species located at the interface and metallic Pt formed in the near-interface area.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengmeng Lao, Guoqiang Zhao, Peng Li, Tianyi Ma, Yinzhu Jiang, Hongge Pan, Shi Xue Dou, Wenping Sun
Summary: The coordination chemistry of the Ru-N(O)-C moieties in carbon-supported Ru heterostructured electrocatalysts can be precisely modulated to achieve enhanced electrocatalytic performance in hydrogen evolution reaction. The optimal heterostructured electrocatalyst demonstrates the highest specific activity among reported Ru-based electrocatalysts, surpassing the state-of-the-art Pt/C catalyst in alkaline media. The atomic-level interface engineering of carbon-supported Ru-based heterostructures not only promotes H2O adsorption and dissociation, but also enhances the adsorption behavior of H on metallic Ru species, leading to accelerated hydrogen evolution kinetics in both alkaline and acidic media.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yalin Lan, Munkhbayar Batmunkh, Peng Li, Bingzhi Qian, Degang Bu, Qin Zhao, Hongwei Huang, Wenping Sun, Yu Zhang, Tianyi Ma, Xi-Ming Song, Baohua Jia
Summary: A novel smart solar-metal-air battery system was developed using a BiOCl hydrogel film electrode, combining solar energy conversion and storage properties. The cyclic photocorrosion processes between BiOCl and Bi allow for self-charging under sunlight and storage of converted solar energy without external assistance. This system demonstrates high potential for energy storage application due to its unique photocorrosive and self-oxidation reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sixu Deng, Ming Jiang, Adwitiya Rao, Xiaoting Lin, Kieran Doyle-Davis, Jianwen Liang, Chuang Yu, Ruying Li, Shangqian Zhao, Li Zhang, Huan Huang, Jiantao Wang, Chandra Veer Singh, Xueliang Sun
Summary: The research investigates the interfacial evolution between aluminum foil current collectors and composite cathodes in inorganic all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLIBs). It identifies side reactions as the main challenge for the interfacial stability and designs a graphene-like carbon (GLC) coating to improve charge transfer kinetics, resulting in enhanced battery performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Zheng, Yaping Chen, Weihong Lai, Peng Li, Chenliang Ye, Nana Liu, Shi Xue Dou, Hongge Pan, Wenping Sun
Summary: This study presents a facile and universal strategy for the synthesis of defect-abundant 2D materials with unique electronic structures using mechanical shear-assisted exfoliation. The fabricated defect-rich LiCoO2 nanosheets exhibit accelerated oxygen evolution kinetics and reduced energy barrier. Importantly, this method can be applied to the fabrication of other ultrathin defect-rich 2D materials.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yang Fu, Yuan Liao, Peng Li, Hui Li, Shuaiyu Jiang, Hongwei Huang, Wenping Sun, Tianyan Li, Hai Yu, Kangkang Li, Hao Li, Baohua Jia, Tianyi Ma
Summary: The study of nitrogen fixation at ambient conditions has gained significant attention due to its low energy consumption and environmental friendliness. Layered materials have been widely explored as potential nitrogen fixation materials due to their unique structural characteristics and advantages. In this review, typical layered materials and their applications in nitrogen fixation are summarized, along with the synthesis strategies and performance analysis. Furthermore, the pathways, products, challenges, and future prospects of nitrogen fixation are discussed, providing valuable insights for the development of nitrogen fixation materials.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiufeng Ruan, Yaping Chen, Guoqiang Zhao, Peng Li, Bingxing Zhang, Yinzhu Jiang, Tianyi Ma, Hongge Pan, Shi Xue Dou, Wenping Sun
Summary: Cobalt single atoms are introduced to enhance the electrocatalytic performance of N-doped carbon supported Pt for methanol oxidation reaction. The Co-N-C/Pt electrocatalyst exhibits impressive electrocatalytic activity, superior CO poisoning resistance, and durability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengmeng Lao, Peng Li, Yinzhu Jiang, Hongge Pan, Shi Xue Dou, Wenping Sun
Summary: This article provides an in-depth review of the mechanism and theoretical understanding of alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), focusing on the role of interface chemistry in tailoring the intrinsic activity of electrocatalysts. The aim is to provide solid guidance for the rational design of advanced alkaline HER electrocatalysts for Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzers (AEMWEs).
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guyue Bo, Peng Li, Yameng Fan, Qiang Zhu, Linlin Xia, Yi Du, Shi Xue Dou, Xun Xu
Summary: This study introduces the use of a eutectic GaInSn alloy as an intermediate to fabricate low-dimensional ordered catalyst support materials, demonstrating the preparation method and advantages. By forming metal oxide nanosheets at the interface of liquid metal and water, the structural stability and overall electrocatalytic performance of catalyst supports were enhanced.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaobo Zheng, Jiarui Yang, Peng Li, Qishun Wang, Jiabin Wu, Erhuan Zhang, Shenghua Chen, Zechao Zhuang, Weihong Lai, Shixue Dou, Wenping Sun, Dingsheng Wang, Yadong Li
Summary: In this study, we propose an antioxidation strategy to mitigate anode corrosion by constructing a heterostructured Ir-Sn pair-site catalyst. The formation of Ir-Sn dual-site at the heterointerface and the resulting strong electronic interactions considerably reduce the corrosion of catalysts. The optimized catalyst exhibits high mass activity and outstanding long-term stability.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaxiong Yang, Peng Li, Xiaobo Zheng, Wenping Sun, Shi Xue Dou, Tianyi Ma, Hongge Pan
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals, technological progress, and future perspectives on AEMWEs and AEMFCs. It analyzes the market development status, key components, working management, and operation monitoring of these technologies, and identifies aspects that need further research.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Peng Li, Guoqiang Zhao, Ningyan Cheng, Lixue Xia, Xiaoning Li, Yaping Chen, Mengmeng Lao, Zhenxiang Cheng, Yan Zhao, Xun Xu, Yinzhu Jiang, Hongge Pan, Shi Xue Dou, Wenping Sun
Summary: This study systematically investigates the role of transition metal-functionalized N-doped carbon nanosheets as multifunctional electrocatalyst supports for hydrogen evolution/oxidation reactions in alkaline media. The results show that all the M-N-C nanosheets, except Cu-N-C and Ag-N-C, can promote the alkaline HER/HOR electrocatalytic activity of Pt, with Mn playing a more significant role. The promotion effect of the M-N-C support is closely associated with the electronegativity of the metal dopants and the filling degree of their d-orbitals.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Zheng, Peng Li, Shixue Dou, Wenping Sun, Hongge Pan, Dingsheng Wang, Yadong Li
Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes the recent exciting progress on non-carbon-supported SACs and their applications in electrocatalytic reactions. Eight types of non-carbon-supported SACs are categorized to show their diversity, with detailed analysis of the anchoring and stabilization mechanisms. Advanced characterization techniques for identifying and monitoring the atomic structure of SACs are highlighted, along with discussions on their applications in electrochemical energy conversion.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)