Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elena V. V. Shchurik, Olga A. A. Kraevaya, Sergey G. G. Vasil'ev, Ivan S. S. Zhidkov, Ernst Z. Z. Kurmaev, Alexander F. F. Shestakov, Pavel A. A. Troshin
Summary: The development of organic electrode materials is crucial due to the increasing demand for affordable, safe, recyclable, and environmentally friendly batteries. In this study, a novel redox-active polymer consisting of a polyaniline-type conjugated backbone and quinizarin and anthraquinone units was synthesized. The polymer exhibited promising performance characteristics as a cathode material in both lithium and potassium cells, with high discharge capacity and excellent stability. The synthetic availability and low projected cost of the designed material make it suitable for practical implementation in scalable and inexpensive organic batteries, which are emerging as a sustainable energy storage technology.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenxiu Hou, Chao Yan, Panrun Shao, Kun Dai, Jun Yang
Summary: This study investigates the application of Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) as electrode materials for aqueous ammonium ion batteries (AAIBs). A PANI/Na0.73Ni[Fe(CN)(6)](0.88) hybrid (PNFF) is synthesized using a covalent bond assisted engineering with in situ polyaniline (PANI) polymerization, combining the high conductivity of PANI and the stability of PBAs. It is found that the PANI content affects the electrochemical performance of PNFF, and an optimized PANI content results in enhanced reversible capacity and cycling stability. The ammonium storage mechanism of PNFF is investigated using in situ Raman and ex situ XPS/FTIR analysis, and a durable aqueous NH4+ full cell is assembled using a polyimide@MXene anode.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Roman R. Kapaev, Alexander F. Shestakov, Sergey G. Vasil'ev, Keith J. Stevenson
Summary: The ladder-type conjugated polymer with hexaazatriphenylene moieties serves as a promising cathode material for Li-, Na-, and K-based batteries, exhibiting high specific capacities and excellent cycling stability. The material also shows remarkable capacity retention even at high discharge rates.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenwen Deng, Weibo Shi, Peiyuan Li, Naiqi Hu, Shuchan Wang, Jiayao Wang, Liang Liu, Zhuanzhuan Shi, Jian Lin, Chunxian Guo
Summary: All-organic lithium-ion batteries (AOLBs) are sustainable, versatile, and potentially low-cost energy storage devices. However, their development is limited by the performance and stability of the Li-contained organic cathodes. This study introduces LiTCNQ as a new cathode material for AOLBs and demonstrates its air-stable nature and high performance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chuanliang Wei, Liwen Tan, Yuchan Zhang, Baojuan Xi, Shenglin Xiong, Jinkui Feng
Summary: Organic electrode materials have potential for rechargeable batteries, but low electrical conductivity and dissolution in organic liquid electrolytes hinder their development. MXene/organics heterostructures are designed to address these issues, improving rate capability and cycling performance. These heterostructures can also be applied in other fields.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lian-Wei Luo, Chong Zhang, Peixun Xiong, Yongbo Zhao, Wenyan Ma, Yu Chen, Jing Hui Zeng, Yunhua Xu, Jia-Xing Jiang
Summary: The redox-active conjugated microporous polymer PyAq, composed of pyrene and anthraquinone units, exhibits outstanding electrochemical performances as a cathode material for both lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) due to its highly cross-linked polymer structure, insoluble nature in organic electrolytes, high surface area and plentiful redox-active carbonyl groups.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chao Li, Cheng Zhang, Jian Xie, Kuaibing Wang, Jingze Li, Qichun Zhang
Summary: A ferrocene-based metal-organic framework, Fe-2(DFc)(3), was synthesized and used as a cathode for LIB, exhibiting high energy density and superior electrochemical performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. A. A. Mohamed, L. Singer, H. Hahn, D. Djendjur, A. Oezkara, E. Thauer, I. G. Gonzalez-Martinez, M. Hantusch, B. Buechner, S. Hampel, R. Klingeler, N. Graessler
Summary: In this study, an antiperovskite (Li2Fe)SeO material was synthesized using a one-step solid-state method. The material showed excellent thermal stability and high cycling performance, making it a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xing-Wen Huang, Song-Yi Liao, Yue-Zhu Li, Cun-Sheng Liu, Wei-Xiang Cheng, Chen Zhao, Yi-Zhao Chen, Yi-Dong Liu, Yong-Gang Min
Summary: A new layered porous organic cathode was designed by using few-layered MXene as the matrix and porous polyimide as the coating, improving the electronic and ionic transporting performances and enhancing the pseudocapacitive effect.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xing-Wen Huang, Song-Yi Liao, Yue-Zhu Li, Cun-Sheng Liu, Wei-Xiang Cheng, Chen Zhao, Yi-Zhao Chen, Yi-Dong Liu, Yong-Gang Min
Summary: In this study, a layered porous organic cathode was fabricated using MXene and porous polyimide, which showed improved electrochemical performance due to its thin layered porous structure and fast electronic and ionic transport channels.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qikun Zhang, Yuchan Zhang, Chuanliang Wei, Yongling An, Liwen Tan, Shenglin Xiong, Jinkui Feng
Summary: Organic materials have attracted great interest as promising electrode materials for next generation batteries due to their abundant resources, environmental friendliness and rich functional groups. However, their development is impeded by the fast capacity decay caused by the high solubility of organic electrodes in liquid electrolyte. In this study, a free-standing MXene paper was introduced as an interlayer for the first time to overcome this issue. The MXene interlayer successfully blocked the dissolution of the cathode, leading to significantly enhanced capacity retention in the configured cells. The performance enhancing mechanism of the MXene interlayer was also investigated.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xin Feng, Xi Chen, Bo Ren, Xing Wu, Xiuhui Huang, Rui Ding, Xiujuan Sun, Songting Tan, Enhui Liu, Ping Gao
Summary: Facing the challenge of all-climate application, organic rechargeable batteries must efficiently operate at high and low temperatures. Utilizing in-situ electropolymerization of electrodes at elevating temperatures can effectively enhance the electrochemical performance of organic cathodes. CuDEPP and DEPP cathodes exhibit significantly improved electrochemical performance at high temperatures, showing potential for developing stable organic cathodes for electrochemical energy storage even at elevated temperatures.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liguo Zhang, Litao Yu, Oi Lun Li, Si-Young Choi, Minwoo Kim, Ghuzanfar Saeed, Shufeng Bo, Kwang Ho Kim
Summary: A FeF3.0.33H(2)O@carbon nanocomposite with a pomegranate-like structure has been successfully synthesized, which exhibits excellent performance as a cathode material in both lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. The unique hierarchical carbon-coated architecture of the nanocomposite effectively reduces electrode polarization and enables high reversibility and rate performance.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Bin Wang, Han Wang, Wenxin Chen, Pengfei Wu, Lehao Bu, Long Zhang, Lingzi Wan
Summary: Carbonized cotton fibers (CCFs) with high conductivity and mechanical stability were prepared and used as conductive agents in organic cathodes for lithium ion batteries (LIBs). CCFs obtained at higher carbonization temperatures optimized the performance of organic LIB cathodes, showing high specific capacity and impressive cycling stability. CCFs also supported the mechanical stability of organic cathodes, enabling the fabrication of flexible LIBs with stable performances in various bent states.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wei Wang, Chen Zhao, Jixing Yang, Peixun Xiong, Hai Su, Yunhua Xu
Summary: In this study, a bipolar organic cathode was prepared by in-situ electropolymerization of amino-phenyl carbazole naphthalene diimide (APCNDI), which effectively addressed the dissolution issue and demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance, stable cycling performance, and superior rate performance. The findings provide a novel strategy for the design and fabrication of electrodes for high-performance organic batteries.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dong Zhao, Chunlei Wang, Yan Ding, Mingyue Ding, Yuliang Cao, Zhongxue Chen
Summary: This comprehensive review summarizes the entire industry chain of vanadium-based electrodes, including resources, applications, price fluctuations, manufacturing processes of vanadium extraction and recovery technologies, commercial potential of typical electrode materials, and assessment of environmental impact and sustainability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyang Chen, Jiyu Tian, Peng Li, Youlong Fang, Yongjin Fang, Xinmiao Liang, Jiwen Feng, Jiao Dong, Xinping Ai, Hanxi Yang, Yuliang Cao
Summary: By studying the microstructure of hard carbon materials, it is found that sodium storage capacities in the low potential plateau region involve contributions from both interlayer intercalation and micropores filling, with the ratio depending on the microstructure. The dominance of interlayer intercalation and micropores filling processes in the low potential plateau region can be distinguished by the potential inflection point at the end of the discharge curve. A microstructure-dependent mechanism is proposed to explain the sodium storage behaviors in different hard carbon materials.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuyu Wang, Wenpei Kang, Xiangjun Pu, Yucang Liang, Ben Xu, Xiaoqing Lu, Daofeng Sun, Yuliang Cao
Summary: A template-directed strategy is proposed for synthesizing multi-component hollow nanospheres, which greatly improves the electrochemical performance in large-sized K+/Na+ storage. The Co2P/MoSe2@NC structure exhibits excellent rate capability and high capacity retention.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yang Luo, Yicheng Deng, Yifei Shen, Hui Li, Yuliang Cao, Xinping Ai
Summary: Chemical prelithiation is an efficient strategy to compensate for the initial capacity loss of Li-ion batteries. However, there are difficulties in applying prelithiation reagents to commercially used graphite anodes. This study demonstrates a new prelithiation solution for graphite anodes that overcomes these difficulties and offers practical convenience for Li-ion battery manufacture.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lijun Wu, Shoujie Guo, Xiangjun Pu, Hongwei Yue, Hao Li, Pinjiang Li, Wei Li, Kun Cai, Wenjie Ding, Longfei Li, Yange Zhang, Wenjun Fa, Changchun Yang, Zhi Zheng, Weiwei He, Yuliang Cao
Summary: The development of oxide cathode materials with a large layer n spacing and high sodium content is crucial for high-performance sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). In this work, a Na0.91MnO2 hexagonal micron wafer (EL-NMO-O-2) was prepared, exhibiting excellent electrochemical performance with high initial discharge capacity, remarkable cycling performance, and improved pseudocapacitive behavior attributed to its unique structural characteristics.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinnuo Zhang, Chongrong Zhang, Hui Li, Yuliang Cao, Hanxi Yang, Xinping Ai
Summary: Thermal safety is a growing concern in the application of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This study introduces a reversible thermo-responsive switching material (RTSM) to fabricate a temperature-sensitive cathode, enabling reversible thermal protection of LIBs. The RTSM material exhibits a strong and reversible positive temperature coefficient (PTC) effect, rapidly shutting down the electrode reaction at elevated temperatures without compromising the cell's normal performance.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shengkai Li, Haiyan Zhang, Yuliang Cao, Shangshang Zhang, Zhenjiang Liu, Shuang Tang, Changsheng Yang, Daofeng Wen
Summary: In this study, micro-nano hierarchical Cu2Se was synthesized and showed excellent electrochemical performance as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries. The design of the hierarchical structure improved the structural stability and reaction kinetics, leading to high rate capacity and cycling stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingfei Zhao, Zhe Hu, Zhongyi Huang, Ying Tao, Wei-Hong Lai, Along Zhao, Qiannan Liu, Jian Peng, Yaojie Lei, Yun-Xiao Wang, Yuliang Cao, Chao Wu, Shu-Lei Chou, Hua Kun Liu, Shi Xue Dou
Summary: A lightweight aerogel consisting of MgF2 nanocrystals grown on a reduced graphene oxide (RGO) aerogel matrix is designed as a multifunctional host material for sodium metal batteries, showing significantly enhanced Coulombic efficiency and cycling stability.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hui Li, Hui Chen, Xiaohui Shen, Xingwei Liu, Yongjin Fang, Faping Zhong, Xinping Ai, Hanxi Yang, Yuliang Cao
Summary: This study proposes a strategy for highly reversible sodium plating/stripping and improved safety performance using fluorinated phosphate solvents. The fluorinated phosphate molecules reduce the polarity of the solvent and lower the coordination number, enabling the formation of structures with high reduction tolerance. The fluorination treatment also enhances the oxidation resistance of the solvent, allowing compatibility with high-voltage cathodes.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Zhang, Jian Peng, Lin Li, Yanan Zhao, Yun Gao, Jiazhao Wang, Yuliang Cao, Shixue Dou, Shulei Chou
Summary: In this study, a modified co-precipitation method was used to synthesize highly crystallized Prussian Blue analogs (PBAs). By introducing zinc as an electrochemical inert element to substitute high-spin iron, a highly reversible phase transition process for sustainable sodium-ion storage was achieved, resulting in improved cycle stability and specific capacity. In-situ tests confirmed minor lattice distortion and highly reversible phase transition of the zinc-substituted PBA during sodium-ion insertion and extraction, which greatly influenced the cycling stability. The zinc-substituted PBA exhibited remarkably enhanced cycling performance with a capacity retention of 58.5% over 2000 cycles at 150 mA g(-1) and superior rate performance up to 6000 mA g(-1).
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuai Cao, Fanjue Wen, Xin Ren, Yuliang Cao, Xinping Ai, Fei Xu
Summary: A nonflammable high-concentration electrolyte has been developed for graphite/LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 lithium-ion batteries. Through investigation of the solvation structure and electrode/electrolyte interface, the origin of capacity decay has been determined. The use of a dual-salt strategy has achieved stable cycling with higher voltages.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Li, Xiangjiang Wu, Sijie Jiang, Qian Zhang, Yuliang Cao, Hanxi Yang, Feifei Cao, Xinping Ai
Summary: This study proposes a solid-phase conversion sulfur cathode with an edible fungus slag-derived carbon material as the sulfur host. By using a co-solvent to form a protective layer, the capacity utilization and cycling performance of Li-S batteries are significantly improved.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiexin Zhang, YangYang Lai, Peng Li, Yanxia Wang, Faping Zhong, Xiangming Feng, Weihua Chen, Jianjun Liu, Xinping Ai, Hanxi Yang, Yuliang Cao
Summary: By doping with K, the electronic and ionic conductivities of NVPF are improved, leading to enhanced reversible capacity, rate capability, and cycling stability. Therefore, K-doped NVPF serves as a promising cathode material for high-energy and high-power SIBs.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Electrochemistry
Mingrui Yang, Jun Luo, Xiaoniu Guo, Jiacheng Chen, Yuliang Cao, Weihua Chen
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries are a promising technology due to their advantages in cost and resources. Aqueous electrolytes, specifically hydrogel electrolytes, have been found to improve the durability and leakproof properties of flexible wearable electronics.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiyuan Ding, Dong Chen, Xin Ren, Yuliang Cao, Fei Xu
Summary: In this study, three polyanthraquinonylimides (PAQIs) were synthesized and investigated as organic cathodes for rechargeable Mg batteries (RMBs), demonstrating high capacity, good cycling stability, and high rate capability. The study also revealed that the PAQIs stored Mg2+ through carbonyl enolization and exhibited high specific power density.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Deyong Zheng, Huihui Jin, Yucong Liao, Pengxia Ji
Summary: In this study, a highly stable and efficient catalyst, fluorine-doped Co3O4 (F-Co3O4), was developed for hydrogen production by water electrolysis. The F-Co3O4 catalyst exhibited a remarkable reduction in overpotential and demonstrated excellent stability for over 100 hours.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziwen Lv, Jintao Wang, Fengyi Wang, Jianqiang Wang, Fuquan Li, Hongtao Chen
Summary: Adding Cu6Sn5 nano particles can effectively inhibit the overgrowth of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces of solder joints in electronic devices, providing a solution to this issue. A new growth mechanism of intermetallic compounds at the interfaces was identified.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Jiawei Chen, Wanru Liao, Fangyang Liu, Min Liu, Liangxing Jiang
Summary: A BiOI/AgI/Ag plasmonic heterostructure photocathode was successfully designed through electrodeposition, ion-exchange, and illumination methods. This photocathode exhibits superior performance in photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoxiao Liu, Xianxian Zhou, Xiaotao Ma, Qinbo Yuan, Shibin Liu
Summary: In this study, the authors propose a method to accelerate the reaction of polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries using a Ni@OC Mott-Schottky heterojunction as a catalyst. The experimental results demonstrate that the charge redistribution at the Ni@OC interface accelerates electron transfer and enhances catalytic activity, leading to improved reaction kinetics and battery performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dayou Ma, Mohammad Rezasefat, Joziel Aparecido da Cruz, Sandro Campos Amico, Marco Giglio, Andrea Manes
Summary: The matrix has a significant effect on the impact resistance of composite materials. Replacing a brittle polymer with a more flexible one can improve impact resistance, but it poses challenges to standard testing methods. This study designs a new fixture for testing the low-velocity impact of soft composites and investigates the effect of the fixture on the mechanical performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingchang Wang, Qihang Yang, Huzhen Li, Ming Wei, Qian Wang, Zhenzhong Hu, Mengmeng Zhen
Summary: Bronze titanium dioxide (TiO2(B)) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity. However, its practical applications are hindered by poor conductivity and limited electrochemical kinetics. In this study, TiO2(B)-carbon nanosheets heterostructures are synthesized to enhance the cycling performance and rate capability of TiO2(B).
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Atul Thakur, Ritesh Verma, Ankush Chauhan, Fayu Wan, Preeti Thakur
Summary: In this study, BaFe12O19 and BaFe12O19: Epoxy (50:50) nanocomposites were synthesized using the co-precipitation method. The structural information and material properties, such as crystallite size and electrical conductivity, were characterized by XRD, FESEM, EDX, and TEM techniques.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyu Wu, Xinyan Ma, Yong Yang
Summary: A well-defined CoS2@NC(CS-500) hierarchical binder-free catalyst cathode is constructed through in-situ grown of ZIF-67 on carbon cloth and high-temperature carbonization. The cathode shows excellent reaction kinetics and electrochemical performance, providing inspiration for developing advanced Li-CO2 battery catalysts.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana M. Posokhova, Vladimir A. Morozov, Kirill N. Boldyrev, Dina Deyneko, Erzhena T. Pavlova, Bogdan I. Lazoryak
Summary: This study explores the impact of synthesis method and composition on the structure and luminescence properties of K5Eu1-xHox(MoO4)4 with the palmierite-type matrix. The co-doping of Eu3+ and Ho3+ ions plays a critical role in manipulating charge transfer and luminescence efficiency in the visible and infrared regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jian Wang, Yeting Tao, Jingsheng Wang, Youtian Tao
Summary: A new electron-transport material iTPyBI-CN is developed through non-catalytic C-N coupling reaction. It exhibits better electroluminescence efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes compared to the commercial material TPBI, due to its twisted geometry and higher energy levels.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhu, Feng Huang, Shuo Li, Yang Zhou
Summary: This article combines XRD analysis and microscopic structural observation to investigate the changes in limestone after high-temperature treatment. It finds that 500 degrees C is the critical temperature for crystalline and spatial arrangement changes in limestone, and the thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, and heat storage coefficient gradually decrease after thermal treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Haekal Habibie, Fransiska Sri Herwahyu Krismastuti, Abdi Wira Septama, Faiza Maryani, Vivi Fauzia
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of zinc oxide nanostructure from zinc recovered from galvanization ash and highlights its potential as a sustainable source of zinc and as an antibacterial agent.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingyi Li, Yixin Xing, Wei Gu, Shousi Lu
Summary: In this study, PC@CaP microparticles were fabricated using biomimetic mineralization. The results showed that under environmental stress, PC@CaP exhibited improved stability and antioxidative activity, indicating its potential use in high-added value fields.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yan Liu, Shunyou Chen
Summary: In this study, TNTs were used as a drug carrier and modified with ZIF-8 and silk fibroin to obtain a new drug loading platform. The results showed that this drug-loaded platform had a good drug release effect in vitro and could promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui Zhu, Wentao Wang, Qing Zhen, Xinning Huang, Shixin Li, Shaochang Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Xiaoxia Liu, Yalong Jiao, Kai Sun, Zhuangzhi Li, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li
Summary: A type of stacking fault is revealed in e-InSe crystal, which is associated with a small stacking-fault energy and shows exceptional plasticity.
