Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhaolin Li, Yaozong Yang, Jie Wang, Zhao Yang, Hailei Zhao
Summary: Silicon suboxide (SiOx) is a potential anode material for high-energy-density lithium ion batteries, but its electrochemical performance is hindered by mechanical instability due to volume variation. In this study, a sandwich-like structure is proposed, where SiOx nanoparticles are sandwiched between graphene sheets and amorphous carbon layer, improving the structural stability. The resulting C/SiOx@graphene material exhibits excellent cyclic performance and rate capability, offering a novel strategy to enhance the stability of high-capacity anode materials for lithium/sodium ion batteries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MINERALS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Zhong, Siwu Li, Mengchuang Liu, Ziqi Zeng, Shijie Cheng, Jia Xie
Summary: The self-sacrificing Li2C2O4 is a promising lithium replenisher with high specific capacity, residue-free and low-cost properties. However, its low electrochemical activity poses a challenge for the compatibility of electrolyte and cathode materials. In this study, a three-dimensional hierarchical spherical Mo2C/N-doped graphene co-catalyst is synthesized to enhance the reactivity of Li2C2O4 and accelerate the electron-ion transport.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoxiao Zhang, Zengshe Liu, Deyang Qu
Summary: In this study, the commercially mature ion-exchange (IX) method was explored for the first time to recover lithium from spent lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathodes. The Li-K IX reaction using oxalic acid as the feeding solution delivered a potential product of multi-elemental fertilizer. This simple and economical technology provides a practical recycling strategy for spent LFP batteries.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhaofeng Liu, Guodong Du, Yingke Zhou, Xiaohui Tian
Summary: An oriented porous three-dimensional LiFePO4-graphene composite aerogel is synthesized using a directional freezing method and applied as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. The ice crystal template developed in the directional freezing device forms a three-dimensional ordered porous structure, which provides abundant diffusion and transfer channels for electron and lithium-ion, enhancing the insertion kinetics. The introduced graphene sheets are evenly embedded into the three-dimensional porous skeleton formed by LiFePO4 particles and facilitate electron transfer, leading to improved energy storage capability.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jaehoon Choi, Omid Zabihi, Mojtaba Ahmadi, Minoo Naebe
Summary: This study presents a promising approach for fabricating high-performance structural batteries with enhanced energy storage and structural capabilities.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Caili Yang, Yixin Ran, Chenxi Gao, Zuyong Wang, Yuan-Li Ding
Summary: Li3VO4 is a promising intercalation anode material for lithium-ion batteries, but it has poor electronic conductivity. To address this issue, researchers developed a self-template strategy to construct 3D hierarchical Li3VO4/C hybrids, which show efficient electron/ion transport system.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongjiang Chen, Sangwook Kim, Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang
Summary: This study investigates the influence of dislocations on the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries. The results show that introducing tailored dislocations can improve the electrical power, stored energy, and lithium diffusivity of the batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tassadit Ouaneche, Matthieu Courty, Lorenzo Stievano, Laure Monconduit, Claude Guery, Moulay T. Sougrati, Nadir Recham
Summary: In this study, a direct recycling process of spent LiFePO4 by direct room temperature chemical lithiation is reported. The characterization of a recovered LFP cathode from a spent commercial battery shows that the end of life of the battery is mainly due to lithium loss, while the structure of the LFP cathode material is preserved. The cathode can be efficiently recovered by direct lithiation in solution using LiI in ethanol, with excellent electrochemical performance and without additional heat treatment.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wencan Hu, Kailong He, Siman Wu, Tianran Chen, Xiaoyuan Yu, Yeru Liang, Mingtao Zheng, Yong Xiao, Hanwu Dong, Yingliang Liu, Hang Hu
Summary: In this study, a novel ordered sandwich-structured nanocomposite consisting of Fe3O4, silicon quantum dots (Si-QDs), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) is synthesized. Si-QDs play a vital role in guiding the uniform formation and distribution of nano-sized Fe3O4 on rGO nanosheets. The resulting Si-QDs/Fe3O4/rGO composite exhibits high specific capacity, excellent cycling stability, and rate capability. This work provides insights into the effect of Si-QDs on the morphology, structure, and electrochemical performances of the composite.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Hao Zhang, Jiawen Peng, Junpeng Wang, Yuanyuan Ren, Wenjie Zeng, Liang Chen
Summary: A composite of fine-sized VS4 nanoparticles embedded in graphene sheets (VS4-G) with a sandwich-like structure was prepared using a one-pot hydrothermal route in this study. The VS4-G anode maintained a capacity of 667 mA h g(-1) after cycling 100 times at 0.1 A g(-1), and achieved highly stable long-term cycling properties at 1 A g(-1) due to the synergistic effect between the fine crystal size of VS4 and the intrinsic adequate electronic properties of graphene. The robust sandwich-like structure enabled a stable cycling performance of the VS4-G anode.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhizuan Zhou, Xiaodong Zhou, Bei Cao, Lizhong Yang, K. M. Liew
Summary: This research investigates the impact of heating temperature on the thermal runaway (TR) of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). It is found that TR occurs when the heating temperature exceeds 200 degrees Celsius, while only safety venting is observed at 175 degrees Celsius. As the heating temperature increases, the time interval between safety venting and TR decreases, and the temperature difference within the battery decreases. Additionally, the contribution of self-generated heat to trigger TR at different heating temperatures is identified.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ji-Ming Peng, Zhi-Qiang Chen, Yu Li, Si-Jiang Hu, Qi-Chang Pan, Feng-Hua Zheng, Hong-Qiang Wang, Qing-Yu Li
Summary: By creating a cross-linked conducting carbon network in LiFePO4/C cathode material, the modulation of electrode/electrolyte interface can yield excellent rate performance, enhance electron transmission rate and efficiency for Li storage, while inhibiting agglomeration and growth of LiFePO4/C primary particles, leading to a shortened Li+ diffusion pathway.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wieslaw Madej, Andrzej Wojciechowski
Summary: This article focuses on the critical issue of power source selection in electronic devices, especially for portable devices operating in varying environmental conditions. It discusses the characteristics and risks of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, as well as the impact of initial charge level differences on cell damage risk in battery packs.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xu Su, Han Fang, Hao Yang, Fangfang Zou, Gang Li, Lian Wang, Hongxin Liao, Wei Guan, Xuebu Hu
Summary: Polysaccharides, such as cellulose sulfate lithium (CSL) with strong adhesion, are synthesized and used as binders for LiFePO4 (LFP) cathode. Compared to conventional polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) binder, LFP cathode using CSL (LFP-CSL) exhibits lower polarization and better rate performance due to higher lithium-ion conductivity. CSL binder also maintains the integrity of the LFP cathode structure during cycling, resulting in a discharge capacity of 133.4 mAh g(-1) and remarkable cycle stability after 300 cycles at 1C.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zongle Huang, Wenting Sun, Zhipeng Sun, Rui Ding, Xuebin Wang
Summary: With the increasing demand for electrochemical energy storage, commercial lithium-ion and metal battery systems have been developed. The separator, an essential component of batteries, plays a crucial role in determining their electrochemical performance. However, conventional polymer separators have limitations that hinder the development of electric vehicle power batteries. Advanced graphene-based materials have emerged as a solution to these challenges. Incorporating advanced graphene-based materials into the separator of batteries can overcome these issues and enhance their capacity, stability, and safety. This review provides an overview of the preparation and applications of graphene-based materials in different types of batteries, and outlines future research directions in this field.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alaauldeen A. Duhduh, Chou-Yi Hsu, Mustafa Humam Sami, Anupam Yadav, Russul Thabit, Sagr Alamri, Abdelmajeed Adam Lagum, Ali A. Rajhi
Summary: Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were used to investigate the application of a Zn12O12 nanocage as an anode material in Na-ion batteries (NIBs). The pure nanocage showed low performance, but encapsulating a chloride led to a significant increase in voltage, surpassing carbon nanotubes and C24 fullerene.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hiroyuki Ikemoto, Toshihiko Fujimori, Takafumi Miyanaga, Reo Kawaguchi, Koki Urita, Masao Tabuchi
Summary: This study investigated the structures of two Se chains confined inside single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), revealing that the chains were linear and parallel. The covalent bond between Se and SWCNT was found to be stronger than that between Se and trigonal Se (t-Se). The interaction between chains was attributed to the overlap of electronic orbitals, and the disappearance of this overlap in the encapsulated Se chains enhanced the covalent bonds.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Suman Yadav, Atul Gour, Sadhna Singh
Summary: In this study, we investigated the electronic and thermoelectric properties of rare-earth half-Heusler XPtBi (X = Gd, Nd, Y) topological semimetals compounds using density functional theory. Our results indicate that the inclusion of spin orbit coupling has a significant impact on the electronic band structure and spin order, making it promising for spintronic applications. We found different topological states in these compounds and observed enhanced power factor in YPtBi with the inclusion of SOC.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Takahiro Ozawa, Hiroshi Nakanishi, Koichi Kato, Ryota Shimizu, Taro Hitosugi, Katsuyuki Fukutani
Summary: In this study, we elucidate the hopping mechanism of hydrogen at intermediate temperature using a combination of experimental data and theoretical calculations. We find that the transition from thermal hopping to quantum tunneling is attributed to resonant tunneling, which is achieved through the resonant tunneling of discrete vibrational states between the edge octahedral site and the tetrahedral site. We also demonstrate that the tunneling rate can be tuned by energy level matching.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ankita Nandi, Ritam Mehera, Moumita Mandal, Paramesh Chandra, Swapan K. Mandal, Naznin Ara Begum, Chandan K. Jana, Nilanjana Das
Summary: In this study, stable biogenic ZnO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using a biosynthesis method, and their effects on oxidative stress parameters in Saccharomyces cerevisiae were investigated. The results demonstrate that high concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles may induce oxidative stress conditions, suggesting caution in their extensive use.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
P. S. Dighe, A. A. Bhoite, V. L. Patil, N. L. Tarwal, P. B. Sarawade
Summary: In this study, Ni-Co layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanocomposites with excellent electrochemical properties were prepared using hydrothermal technique. The as-obtained material exhibited high specific capacitance and remarkable energy density, showing great potential for supercapacitor applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Danish, Misbah ul Islam, Farooq Ahmad, M. Nadeem Madni, M. Jahangeer
Summary: This study synthesized M-type hexaferrite and graphene oxide using sol-gel auto-combustion and modified Hummer process. The structure and morphology of the materials were characterized by XRD and SEM. The experimental results showed that coupling magnetic ferrite with graphene oxide can tune the electromagnetic properties of the materials, with potential applications in various fields.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abrar U. Hassan, Yuchuan Li
Summary: This study presents a new design strategy of N-doped fused ring electron acceptors for organic dye Y123 in photovoltaic and optical devices. The evaluation of five novel dyes shows their positive contributions to charge transfer. Impressive photovoltaic performance is observed in one of the dyes, with high light harvesting efficiency and maximum power output.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ashvin Kanzariya, Shardul Vadalkar, Sourav Kanti Jana, L. K. Saini, Prafulla K. Jha
Summary: Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) with quantum confinement and size effects show great potential for sensing applications. This computational study investigates the adsorption performance of pristine and transition metal-doped coronene GQDs to hazardous gases. The results suggest that doping with chromium (Cr) or nickel (Ni) enhances the gas adsorption performance, with Cr-doped GQDs showing strong interaction with gas molecules and potential as a gas remover, and Ni-doped GQDs showing potential as a CNCl sensor.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vladimir V. Poborchii, Victor A. Sachkov, Alexander A. Shklyaev, Alexander V. Fokin, Pavel I. Geshev
Summary: This study investigates the polarized optical absorption and Raman spectra of -5 nm diameter tellurium nanowires confined in chrysotile asbestos nanotubes. The results show a strong interaction between the nanowires and light polarized parallel to the nanowires, while a weaker interaction is observed for light polarized perpendicular to the nanowires. This has significant implications for photonic and photo-electric applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Stanislav Cichon, Frantisek Maca, Vaclav Drchal, Katerina Horakova, Irena Kratochvilova, Jan Lancok, Vladimir Chab, Patrik Cermak, Jiri Navratil, Cestmir Drasar
Summary: In this study, a reliable method for preparing high-quality single crystal substrates doped with Bi2Se3 was developed. The electronic properties and chemical states of atoms in the substitutional position and native defects in the topological insulator were analyzed using experimental and theoretical methods. The relationship between the position of the Dirac cone and valence band maximum was explored and discussed.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ikkurthi Kanaka Durga, Dasha Kumar Kulurumotlakatla, Tholkappiyan Ramachandran, Yedluri Anil Kumar, D. Amaranatha Reddy, K. V. G. Raghavendra, Asma A. Alothman, Sunkara Srinivasa Rao
Summary: Nickel molybdate oxide and tungsten trioxide have potential as electrode materials for supercapacitors, but their poor conductivity and fast capacitance fading limit their performance. By building a hierarchical nanoflower structure, the electrochemical performance of the supercapacitor is enhanced.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elnaz Saadinia, Mohammad Almasi Kashi, Amir H. Montazer
Summary: Fe-based nanowires containing nonmagnetic elements, fabricated using a pulse electrodeposition method in porous anodic alumina membranes, exhibit magnetic tunability. The magnetic properties of Fe100-xSnx NW arrays, with a diameter of about 35 nm, such as coercivity and squareness values, decrease with increasing Sn content. The structure of the FeSn NWs, dominated by Fe or FeSn alloy crystal phase, can be either single domain or pseudo-single domain states depending on the Sn content.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xinkai Liu, Tingting Liu, Yuanliang Zhou, Jing Wen, Jinmei Dong, Chenggong Chang, Weixin Zheng
Summary: CuS-Mg/S-BC composites modified by one-pot sulfurization exhibited higher removal efficiency in adsorption and photocatalytic removal of dyes, thanks to the functional groups and vacant sites formed at the interface for enhanced adsorption and photon capture.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yixing Hao, Fang Zhu, Hao Cheng, Sridhar Komarneni, Jianfeng Ma
Summary: A magnetic porous composite catalyst synthesized from CoFe2O4 and CuS showed high degradation efficiency for organic pollutants under visible light conditions, using non-radical degradation as the main pathway.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)