Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yifei Sun, Yan Zhang, Zhao Xu, Wenshan Gou, Xuguang Han, Mengmeng Liu, Chang Ming Li
Summary: A hybrid electrolyte based on low-concentration sodium nitrate with glycerol as an additive was proposed for improving low-temperature performance of aqueous sodium-ion batteries (ASIBs). Glycerol effectively expanded the electrochemical stability window of the hybrid electrolyte and realized the operation of the cell at low temperature, delivering stable performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weixia Lv, Lucheng Li, Jun Chen, Caixia Ou, Qian Zhang, Shengwen Zhong, Hua Wang, Lijue Wu, Haikuo Fu
Summary: The novel high-voltage electrolyte additive TTD was found to significantly improve the capacity, cycle stability, and rate capability of batteries at high voltages. It effectively inhibits electrolyte decomposition by forming a stable cathode electrolyte interphase film. This additive could offer a cost-effective solution for high-performance high-voltage electrolytes.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shu Zhang, Tao Long, Hao-Ze Zhang, Qing-Yuan Zhao, Feng Zhang, Xiong-Wei Wu, Xian-Xiang Zeng
Summary: This review provides an overview of the development of electrolytes in multivalent metal-ion batteries, including different types of electrolytes, ion conduction mechanisms, preparation methods, and their pros and cons. It discusses recent research and development in electrolytes for multivalent metal-ion batteries, and highlights the challenges and prospects for their application.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liang Lin, Chengkun Zhang, Youzhang Huang, Yangping Zhuang, Mengjian Fan, Jie Lin, Laisen Wang, Qingshui Xie, Dong-Liang Peng
Summary: Metal-sulfur batteries, including sodium-sulfur (Na-S) and lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, have the potential to become next-generation rechargeable batteries. Na-S batteries are more feasible for long-term development in terms of technoeconomics and geopolitics than Li-S batteries. Although Na-S systems draw inspiration from the more mature Li-S systems, the microscopic differences between the two systems present unique challenges. This review discusses these challenges and reviews strategies for Na-S batteries, providing important insights for accelerating the development of Na-S batteries based on their dissimilarities.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Le Anh Ma, Alexander Buckel, Andreas Hofmann, Leif Nyholm, Reza Younesi
Summary: Knowledge about capacity losses related to the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is still limited. This study investigates capacity losses caused by changes in the SEI layer under different electrolyte conditions, and finds that the amount of capacity lost depends on the interplay between the electrolyte chemistry and the thickness and stability of the SEI layer.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bingsheng Qin, Maider Zarrabeitia, Alexander Hoefling, Zenonas Jusys, Xu Liu, Jens Tuebke, R. Jurgen Behm, Guanglei Cui, Alberto Varzi, Stefano Passerini
Summary: The utilization of ether electrolytes in sodium batteries has been restricted due to oxidation stability concerns. In this study, the use of a 1M NaPF6-diglyme solution on Na3V2(PO4)(2)F-3 polyanionic cathodes is found to form a unique polymer-inorganic cathode-electrolyte-interphase (CEI), resulting in excellent cyclability (96.2% capacity retention after 300 cycles at 0.5C) and outstanding rate capability (124, 120, and 112 mAh g(-1) at 5C, 10C, and 20C, respectively). This peculiar interfacial chemistry may open up new opportunities for high-performance sodium batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoshan Zhang, Xueqing Qiu, Jinxin Lin, Zehua Lin, Shirong Sun, Jian Yin, Husam N. N. Alshareef, Wenli Zhang
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted significant attention as low-cost energy storage devices. Bismuth is a promising anode for SIBs due to its high theoretical capacity. However, the large volume variation and pulverization of Bi anode during cycling processes limit its stability. A stable conductive pathway and robust solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) are essential for stable Bi anodes. In this study, a lignin-derived carbon layer wrapped around bismuth nanospheres, combined with suitable electrolytes, enables long-term cycling with outstanding sodium-ion storage performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuyang Liu, Xueying Zheng, Yiming Dai, Bin Li, Jiayun Wen, Tong Zhao, Wei Luo
Summary: This study proposes a design strategy for electrolytes that effectively suppresses solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) dissolution and passivates highly-reactive metallic Na anode via solvent molecule tuning. By lengthening the phosphate backbones with CH2 units, the low-solvation tris(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate (TOP) molecule weakens the solvation ability of carbonate-based electrolytes and enables an anion-enriched solvation sheath. This electrolyte design concept offers a promising path to long-cycling and high-safety sodium metal batteries.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
R. Blake Nuwayhid, Alexander C. Kozen, Daniel M. Long, Kunal Ahuja, Gary W. Rubloff, Keith E. Gregorczyk
Summary: This study successfully fabricated the first nanoscale solid-state sodium-ion battery using atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique to deposit V2O5 cathode, NaPON solid electrolyte, and Na metal anode. The battery exhibits excellent electrochemical performance and stability. Despite the intermixing between cathode and electrolyte, the formation of a stable electrolyte interphase enhances the cycling stability. This research represents an important breakthrough in the field of solid-state sodium-ion batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiarong He, Tao Tao, Fan Yang, Zhipeng Sun
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are seen as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This study investigated the effects of different electrolyte systems on the performance of NVPF1+2x cathode in SIBs. The results showed that the NP-009 electrolyte exhibited better cycle stability and rate capability, while the NP-005 electrolyte showed the best high-rate capability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuqing Wang, Panxing Bai, Benfang Li, Chen Zhao, Zifeng Chen, Mengjie Li, Hai Su, Jixing Yang, Yunhua Xu
Summary: By coupling an insoluble organic cathode with ether-based electrolytes, an ultralong cycle life of 70,000 cycles in SIBs was achieved. The stable inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interface ensures the stable cycling performance of organic electrodes in SIBs.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhexuan Liu, Liping Qin, Bingan Lu, Xianwen Wu, Shuquan Liang, Jiang Zhou
Summary: This Perspective provides an overview of the working mechanisms, insufficiency, optimization, and future development of aqueous Mn2+/MnO2-based batteries. The existing issues and deficiency have been analyzed, and optimization strategies have been summarized and discussed. Testing methods and performance assessment proposals are presented.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiming Sui, Xiulei Ji
Summary: The narrow electrochemical stability window of water poses a challenge to the development of aqueous electrolytes. Unlike non-aqueous electrolytes, additional components reactions are required in aqueous electrolytes to facilitate the formation of desired solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI).
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Le Anh Ma, Andrew J. Naylor, Leif Nyholm, Reza Younesi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of electrolyte chemistry on the dissolution of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) in sodium-ion batteries, using beta-alumina as a sodium-conductive membrane to prevent crosstalk. The research found that the solubility of SEI species in the electrolyte can reach up to 30% after a 50-hour pause, and saturation of the electrolyte with these SEI species can counteract aging due to SEI dissolution.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ieuan David Seymour, Ainara Aguadero
Summary: By developing a novel bond breaking model, this study reveals the relationship between alkali metal vacancy segregation and interfacial adhesion at the alkali metal/solid-state electrolyte interface, providing guidelines for suppressing void formation in all-solid-state batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenhua Zuo, Alessandro Innocenti, Maider Zarrabeitia, Dominic Bresser, Yong Yang, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) have emerged as ideal alternatives for large-scale energy storage systems due to their abundant resources, low-cost materials, and improved energy density and cycling stability. However, challenges such as irreversible phase transformations, poor air stability, and relatively high cost need to be addressed for the commercialization of NIBs. This Account discusses recent progress in the development of air-stable, electrochemically stable, and cost-effective NaxTMO2 cathode materials for NIBs.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Henry Adenusi, Gregory A. A. Chass, Stefano Passerini, Kun V. V. Tian, Guanhua Chen
Summary: Interfacial dynamics in chemical systems have important implications for the optimization of electrochemical energy storage materials and devices. Understanding fundamental electrochemistry at interfaces can also shed light on relevant phenomena in various systems. This review focuses on the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) in lithium-ion batteries, summarizing its formation, composition, dynamic structure, and reaction mechanisms. Additionally, the influence of electrolyte and electrode materials on SEI structure and properties is discussed, along with state-of-the-art approaches to characterizing the SEI.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chun-Cheng Lin, Zhen Chen, Holger Euchner, Tobias Eisenmann, Katrin Geng, Thomas Diemant, Shan Fang, Chih-Han Yen, Chi-Chang Hu, Stefano Passerini, Dominic Bresser
Summary: The zero excess lithium-metal battery cell concept with pristine negative electrode and lithium restricted to positive electrode shows great potential for improved energy density. This study compared commercial polycrystalline copper foil and nanotwinned copper foil of [111] grain orientation, and found that [111]-oriented copper foil yielded more homogeneous lithium morphology and higher Coulombic efficiency, leading to stabilized cycling performance in Cu[111] || NMC811 cells. These findings highlight the crucial impact of crystal orientation of the current collector.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cheng Xu, Niklas Herrmann, Xu Liu, Birger Horstmann, Stefano Passerini
Summary: This study explores the effect of different Al(OH)-4 concentrations in alkaline electrolytes on the electrochemical oxidation of Al metal anodes. It is found that the formation of Al(OH)-4 reduces the OH- concentration and negatively affects the reaction kinetics of the anodes, leading to voltage decay in Al-air batteries. By using a seeded precipitation process, the voltage decay can be effectively recovered, resulting in high-energy-density Al-air prototype batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lukas Koeps, Peter Ruschhaupt, Chris Guhrenz, Philipp Schlee, Sebastian Pohlmann, Alberto Varzi, Stefano Passerini, Andrea Balducci
Summary: The introduction of innovative materials into industrial demonstrators is crucial for developing unique commercial energy storage devices. In this study, novel materials including carbide-derived carbon (CDC) Curved Graphene, polysaccharide binders, and acetonitrile (ACN) and pyrrolidinium-based salt electrolyte were incorporated into a demonstrator for high energy density electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). The results demonstrate that these novel materials can effectively improve the cell performance and enable the realization of commercially available devices with higher capacitance and better lifetime.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alessandro Innocenti, Isaac Alvarez Moises, Jean-Francois Gohy, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Dual-ion batteries are a viable option for electrochemical energy storage, but the participation of both cations and anions in redox reactions requires the addition of sufficient salt in the electrolyte. To address this, a modified pseudo-2D Doyle-Fuller-Newman model is proposed to simulate the variation of average salt concentration in dual-ion batteries. The model has been validated with experimental data and can help optimize the design of practical dual-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mariam Maisuradze, Min Li, Angelo Mullaliu, Andrea Sorrentino, Dino Tonti, Stefano Passerini, Marco Giorgetti
Summary: Manganese hexacyanoferrate shows promise as a cathode material for lithium and sodium ion batteries, but it experiences capacity fading during cycling. Soft X-ray microscopy is used to investigate the structural and functional characteristics of fresh and cycled electrodes at the nanometer scale. The study reveals inhomogeneities within the samples, particularly in the aged electrodes, and a correlation between different oxidation states and electron delocalization over the host framework.
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)
Article
Polymer Science
Alexander Mayer, Alessandro Mariani, Xu Dong, Gregoire Vansse, Patrick Theato, Cristina Iojoiu, Stefano Passerini, Dominic Bresser
Summary: Poly(arylene ether sulfone)-derived single-ion conducting (SIC) block copolymers show high ionic conductivities and have potential as electrolytes for lithium-metal batteries. The incorporation of small organic molecules, such as ethylene carbonate (EC), further enhances the ionic conductivities at ambient temperatures. However, the electrochemical stability and overpotential for lithium stripping and plating are affected by the size of the substituent at the central carbon atom of the bisphenol monomer, highlighting the importance of careful polymer backbone design for high-performance lithium battery electrolytes.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xu Dong, Zhen Chen, Xinpei Gao, Alexander Mayer, Hai-Peng Liang, Stefano Passerini, Dominic Bresser
Summary: Single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes (SIPEs) with high ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability are promising for high-energy and safe lithium-metal batteries (LMBs). In this study, three new SIPEs with different backbone chemistry and ionic group concentrations were designed and synthesized. The results show that the trifluoromethyl group in the backbone and the concentration of the ionic function have a significant impact on the charge transport and stability of the SIPEs.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jin Han, Alessandro Mariani, Stefano Passerini, Alberto Varzi
Summary: Highly concentrated aqueous electrolytes with increased salt concentration have the potential to improve the stability and energy of batteries by changing various properties of the electrolyte, such as ionic interactions, solvation structure, ion transport, hydrolysis tendency, and solid electrolyte interphase formation, which significantly depend on the salt anion. This review aims to analyze and explain the role of the salt anion in these properties to offer guidelines for future developments.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenhua Zuo, Alessandro Innocenti, Maider Zarrabeitia, Dominic Bresser, Yong Yang, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are widely used in portable electronic devices and electric vehicles, but the high cost of lithium has led to the exploration of sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) as a cheaper alternative. NIBs have the advantages of abundant sodium resources and the use of inexpensive materials. However, the development of NIBs faces challenges such as irreversible phase transformations, poor air stability, and complex charge-compensation mechanisms.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Fanglin Wu, Huihua Li, Thomas Diemant, Angelo Mullaliu, Huang Zhang, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Investigating materials for sodium-ion batteries is challenging due to the lack of suitable reference electrode. This study explores a new Na0.6Ni0.22Al0.11Mn0.66O2 material as a negative electrode, which exhibits outstanding cycling performance and high stability, serving as a reference for the investigation of other electrode materials.
