Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hao-Hsuan Hsia, Irish Valerie B. Maggay, Rasu Muruganantham, Wei-Ren Liu
Summary: ZnIn2S4 (B-ZIS) and ZnIn2S4/C (S-ZIS) composites anode were synthesized using hydrothermal method and ball-milling process. The addition of carbon black improved the cycle stability and reversible capacity. The high reversibility nature of B-ZIS leads to the superior cycling and excellent rate capability of S-ZIS, making ZnIn2S4 a potential anode material for sodium ion batteries.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cheng Zheng, Bangquan Jian, Jiarui Zhong, Shaoming Huang
Summary: This study identifies a metal vanadate material with a large open channel structure, Mn2V2O7 (MnVO), as a promising candidate for high-rate sodium ion battery anodes. The prepared micron size single crystal structure effectively shortens the diffusion and transmission paths of sodium ions and electrons, resulting in high capacity, excellent cycling stability, and fast charge and discharge rates.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sakshee Chandel, Zulki Fli, Jay Singh, Jaekook Kim, Alok Kumar Rai
Summary: In this study, a nanocomposite of sodium titanate integrated with reduced graphene oxide (Na2Ti6O13/rGO) was fabricated through a solvothermal method and used as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries. The rGO nanosheets act as electrically conductive paths and facilitate the intercalation/de-intercalation of sodium ions, leading to improved electrochemical performances.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yansong Zhu, Qian Yao, Ruiwen Shao, Cheng Wang, Weishan Yan, Jizhen Ma, Duo Liu, Jian Yang, Yitai Qian
Summary: This study explores microsized particles of gray alpha-Sn as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries, and finds that its distinct structure endows it with excellent electrochemical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Linlin Fan, Zhiqiang Shi, Qingjuan Ren, Lei Yan, Fuming Zhang, Liping Fan
Summary: Nitrogen-doped lignin-based carbon microspheres synthesized using 3-aminophenol exhibit well-developed spherical morphology with many active sites, leading to excellent electrochemical performance, especially in terms of cycling stability.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baozhu Wu, Shuo Qi, Xikai Wu, Haoli Wang, Qiangqiang Zhuang, Huimin Yi, Pu Xu, Zhennan Xiong, Gejun Shi, Shuangqiang Chen, Baofeng Wang
Summary: The research on borate materials as anodes for sodium-ion batteries is still in its early stages. FeBO3, prepared with low-cost raw materials, shows promising electrochemical performance as a SIBs anode, with potential for further improvement through carbon coating. In-situ XRD and ex-situ XPS studies have provided insights into the sodium storage mechanism of FeBO3.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoting Zang, Fei Yang, Shilei Cao, Mingzhi Yang, Weiliang Liu, Feipeng Cai, Manman Ren, Yuanhao Wang
Summary: In this work, VS4 nanosheets were successfully synthesized through a simple solvothermal method. The unique structure of the nanosheets facilitates the transmission of Na+/electrons and the wetting of electrolyte. The prepared VS4 exhibits satisfactory sodium storage performance, cycle stability, and high coulomb efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jay Singh, Seulgi Lee, Priya Yadav, Sungjin Kim, Jaekook Kim, Alok Kumar Rai
Summary: In this study, a hydrothermal synthesis method was used to produce a mulberry-like mesoporous CoMoO4 anode material with improved electrochemical properties for lithium ion and sodium ion batteries. The unique morphology of the CoMoO4 material led to high reversible discharge capacity and long cycle stability, making it a promising alternative high-performance anode material for sodium ion battery applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Beibei Xu, Yongjie Cao, Jie Xu, Deqiang Zhao, Nan Wang, Baofeng Wang
Summary: In this study, a new compound CNBO was synthesized and used as an anode material in sodium-ion batteries for the first time. The Na-ion storage mechanism of CNBO was investigated through in-situ XRD and ex-situ XPS, demonstrating its excellent performance in sodium-ion batteries. A sodium-ion full cell using CNBO as the anode and NVP as the cathode achieved high energy density and excellent cycle stability.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guanghui Xia, Xuebao Li, Yang Gu, Peng Dong, Yiyong Zhang, Jianguo Duan, Ding Wang, Yingjie Zhang
Summary: Transition metal sulfides, specifically NiS/C with a uniform flower-like structure, show great potential as anode materials for high-capacity sodium-ion batteries. The petal-shaped configuration effectively shortens the diffusion path of sodium ions and improves the electrical conductivity of electrode materials, resulting in high reversible specific capacity. The excellent electrochemical performance of NiS/C offers promising prospects for the development of large-scale metal sulfide electrode energy storage in the future.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Decheng Zhao, Zhen Zhang, Jinghui Ren, Yuanyuan Xu, Xiangyu Xu, Jian Zhou, Fei Gao, Hao Tang, Shupei Liu, Zhoulu Wang, Di Wang, Yutong Wu, Xiang Liu, Yi Zhang
Summary: Uniform small iron vanadate nanoparticles grown on reduced graphene oxide form a conductive-network, which exhibits stable high capacity, remarkable rate capability, and excellent long-cycle stability, making it an ideal anode material for high-rate and durable lithium and sodium-ion batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhongliang Hu, Houquan Cui, Yirong Zhu, Gangtie Lei, Zhaohui Li
Summary: A FeS2@carbon/holey graphene oxide composite is prepared by self-assembling, which shows good electrochemical performance as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries. It has a unique structure that allows rapid migration of electrons and ions, maintains electrode integrity, and accommodates volumetric variation of FeS2 nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kangkang Jia, Jingwei Zhang, Pengju Hu, Linna Zhu, Xiaoxue Li, Xiaorui Liu, Rongxing He, Fei Wu
Summary: In this study, two isomers were mixed in different proportions and used as the organic anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). The mixed material showed distinct morphology and electrochemical properties compared to the single-component materials. The mixed material exhibited higher initial Coulombic Efficiency (ICE) and better capacity retention after cycles due to its superior morphology, which increased the contact area with the electrolyte and ensured close contact with the conductive carbon. This work provides new insights into the development of organic electrode materials for future SIBs.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Suchong Tan, Han Yang, Zhen Zhang, Xiangyu Xu, Yuanyuan Xu, Jian Zhou, Xinchi Zhou, Zhengdao Pan, Xingyou Rao, Yudong Gu, Zhoulu Wang, Yutong Wu, Xiang Liu, Yi Zhang
Summary: Compared to lithium metal, sodium resources on Earth are more abundant and evenly distributed, making sodium-ion batteries a potential replacement for lithium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage systems. Hard carbon, among various anode materials, shows advantages and commercial potential for sodium-ion batteries. This review analyzes the adsorption behavior and discharge process of sodium ions on hard carbon, discusses the controversial storage mechanism, and summarizes four storage mechanisms. The relationships between morphology and structure regulation, heteroatom doping, and electrolyte optimization are further explored, as well as the electrochemical performance of hard carbon anodes. Sodium-ion batteries with hard carbon anodes are expected to have excellent electrochemical performance and lower costs for large-scale energy storage.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongming Chen, Yilin Niu, Yanhong Meng, Xianzhuo Ren, Yingchun Huang, Mingshan Wang, Woon-Ming Lau, Dan Zhou
Summary: This study presents a novel Co9S8/carbon composite as anode material for sodium-ion batteries. The composite exhibits a porous structure, nitrogen-doping, and spatial confinement, providing sufficient active sites, improved reaction dynamics, and structural stability for high-performance Na-storage. The synthesized Co9S8@NPC electrode shows large initial discharge/charge capacities, considerable rate capability, and high cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Biyun Lin, Zhihong Chen, Lingling Shui, Guofu Zhou, Xin Wang
Summary: A novel 2D/2D BiOBr/UMOFNs Z-scheme photocatalyst was successfully synthesized, showing high photocatalytic degradation efficiency and stability. Reactive OH and O-2(-) were found to play a major role in phenol degradation based on trapping experiment and electron paramagnetic resonance results. The excellent photocatalytic activity can be attributed to the efficient separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liqin Yang, Zhihong Chen, Xin Wang, Mingliang Jin
Summary: The study demonstrates that zero-dimensional Ti3C2 MXene quantum dots and amorphous Ti(IV) can serve as potential substitutes for noble co-catalysts, resulting in improved photocatalytic H-2-evolution performance and long-term stability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jiayi Wang, Xincheng Lei, Lin Gu, Xin Wang, Dong Su
Summary: Ni-rich layered oxides have attracted great attention as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries due to their low cost and high energy density. However, issues such as structure deterioration, surface side reactions, and low thermal stability limit their performance. This review summarizes the research advances in modifying Ni-rich layered oxides, including surface coating, heteroatom doping, structure engineering, and multiple strategies. Prospects for the design and structure engineering of high-performance Ni-rich layered oxides are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bohua Ren, Guobin Wen, Rui Gao, Dan Luo, Zhen Zhang, Weibin Qiu, Qianyi Ma, Xin Wang, Yi Cui, Luis Ricardez-Sandoval, Aiping Yu, Zhongwei Chen
Summary: In this study, researchers designed and synthesized a nano-crumples induced Sn-Bi bimetallic interface-rich material, which significantly enhanced formate production in CO2 electroreduction reaction.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guobin Wen, Bohua Ren, Xin Wang, Dan Luo, Haozhen Dou, Yun Zheng, Rui Gao, Jeff Gostick, Aiping Yu, Zhongwei Chen
Summary: This study designs a CO2 electrolyser that addresses the limitation of poor reactant and product transfer by using forced convection of the catholyte. This method allows high current densities to be reached.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhen Zhang, Haozhen Dou, Rui Gao, Qing-Yuan Zhao, Dan Luo, Jian Wang, Xian-Xiang Zeng, Aiping Yu, Xin Wang, Zhongwei Chen
Summary: This study strategically designs a tunable carbon interface embedded with adjacent boron and nitrogen sites for CO2 electroreduction, achieving record-high formate partial current density among metal-free catalysts in the H-cell with high stability and selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Baoyuan Cheng, Tengfei Qiu, Mingliang Jin, Guofu Zhou, Michael Giersig, Xin Wang, Eser Metin Akinoglu
Summary: Two-dimensional polystyrene sphereopals are important materials for nanotechnology applications and fundamental nanoscience research. This study investigates the influence of additives on the growth efficiency and quality factor of such monolayers formed at the air-water interface. The findings provide a guideline for the rational composition and additive content of the spreading solution to obtain high-quality two-dimensional opals.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhifeng Wang, Yajing Yan, Yongguang Zhang, Yanxu Chen, Xianyun Peng, Xin Wang, Weimin Zhao, Chunling Qin, Qian Liu, Xijun Liu, Zhongwei Chen
Summary: Designed using density functional theory calculations, single-atomic Co-B2N2 site-imbedded boron and nitrogen co-doped carbon nanotubes (SA-Co/BNC) were able to achieve high sulfur loading, fast kinetic, and long service period Li-S batteries. Experimental results showed that Co-B2N2 atomic sites effectively catalyze the conversion of lithium polysulfide. As a result, the electrodes delivered a specific capacity of 1106 mAh g(-1) at 0.2 C after 100 cycles and exhibited an outstanding cycle performance over 1000 cycles at 1 C with a decay rate of 0.032% per cycle. This study offers a new strategy for achieving high-performance Li-S batteries through the combination of nanocarriers and single-atomic catalysts in novel coordination environments.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Caitao Li, Tengfei Qiu, Cong Li, Baoyuan Cheng, Mingliang Jin, Guofu Zhou, Michael Giersig, Xin Wang, Jinwei Gao, Eser Metin Akinoglu
Summary: The article introduces a flexible, low-cost titanium nitride nanomesh transparent electrode and addresses the limitations of existing electrode materials. The nanomesh electrode exhibits exceptional acid-alkali resistance, superior light transmission and conductivity, and maintains stable electrical performance. It offers new possibilities for the design and fabrication of future optoelectronic devices.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Guobin Wen, Bohua Ren, Xinyu Yang, Yiming Chen, Lichao Tan, Xin Wang, Zhongwei Chen
Summary: In situ electrodeposition of copper on carbon fabric substrates improves the activity and selectivity of catalysts, leading to high conversion rates in a customized flow-through electrolyzer. This approach demonstrates promising prospects for industrial applications of CO2 electrolysis, even in impure CO2 environments.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ya-Ping Deng, Yi Jiang, Ruilin Liang, Ning Chen, Weiwei Chen, Zu-Wei Yin, Graham King, Dong Su, Xin Wang, Zhongwei Chen
Summary: This article investigates the impact of anionic contribution on the dynamic reconstruction and battery behavior of 3d-metal selenides in rechargeable Zn-air batteries. Through theoretical modeling, experimental techniques, and advanced electron microscopy, the study reveals that anionic chemistry plays a positive role in enhancing the battery performance, and proposes the concept of Se back-feeding to explain this phenomenon.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiwei Cai, Zhengli Lu, Xin Xu, Yujia Gao, Tingting Shi, Xin Wang, Lingling Shui
Summary: Heterostructures based on layered materials with unique mechanical, physical, and chemical properties are promising as next-generation photocatalysts. In this study, we systematically investigated a 2D monolayer WSe2/Cs4AgBiBr8 heterostructure, revealing it to be a type-II heterostructure with high optical absorption and improved optoelectronic properties. By introducing a suitable Se vacancy, the heterostructure transformed from an indirect to direct bandgap semiconductor. Furthermore, we found that the heterostructure was more stable when the Se vacancy was located near the vertical direction of the upper Br atoms. This insightful understanding of the WSe2/Cs4AgBiBr8 heterostructure and defect engineering provides valuable strategies for designing superior layered photodetectors.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guobin Wen, Bohua Ren, Yinyi Liu, Silong Dong, Dan Luo, Mingliang Jin, Xin Wang, Aiping Yu, Zhongwei Chen
Summary: Electrochemical CO2 upgrade provides an artificial route for carbon recycling and neutralization, but its widespread implementation requires simultaneous enhancement of mass transfer and reaction kinetics. This necessitates trans-scale electrode engineering. This comprehensive Perspective focuses on triple-phase boundaries, reaction microenvironment, and catalytic surface coordination to understand the key factors of CO2 electrolysis. Advanced electrolyzers with various electrode design strategies are surveyed and compared to guide the system architectures for continuous conversion. The article also offers an outlook on challenges and opportunities for large-scale application of CO2 electrolysis.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yilin Pan, Kai Qiao, Chuangyu Ning, Xin Wang, Zhiquan Liu, Zhihong Chen
Summary: This study successfully synthesized an amorphous/crystalline g-C3N4 homo-junction via electrostatic self-assembly. The homo-junction showed enhanced photocatalytic ability for H-2 production and simultaneous degradation of antibiotics under light irradiation. The formation of homo-junction effectively suppressed charge recombination and improved photocatalytic activity.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiao Cu, Chao-Qun Shang, Guo-Fu Zhou, Xin Wang
Summary: The study synthesized MoSe2 nanoflowers dispersed on one-dimensional N-doped carbon nanofibers as a freestanding electrode, effectively addressing issues such as selenium dissolution and capacity decrease. Experimental results demonstrate that MoSe2@NCNFs exhibit excellent performance in lithium and sodium storage applications, making them a promising candidate for reversible Li/Na storage applications.
