Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jaehwan Ko, Young Soo Yoon
Summary: This article reviews the technological trends and applications of lithium-phosphorous-oxynitride (LiPON) films in thin-film batteries. LiPON films are actively used in lithium anode thin-film batteries due to their excellent contact stability with lithium and advantages in thin-film formation. Furthermore, LiPON films are explored as protective layers to prevent surface deterioration of electrode materials. Multiple studies have been conducted to improve the performance degradation of rechargeable lithium batteries by utilizing LiPON films. Finally, the technical tasks required for enhancing the utilization of LiPON films in the field of thin-film batteries or electrode surface modification are summarized.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jun Ho Lee, Yoon-Gyo Cho, Dongeun Gu, Suk Jun Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates that coating a Cu current collector with PdTe2 thin films can significantly improve the electrochemical performance of anode-free lithium batteries. The PdTe2 acts as a seed layer and promotes high Coulombic efficiency, while the CuTe interphase helps suppress lithium dendrite growth, resulting in smooth lithium plating.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Liyong Wang, Mei Wang, Liansheng Jiao, Huiqi Wang, Jinhua Yang, Xiaozhong Dong, Ting Bi, Shengsheng Ji, Lei Liu, Shengliang Hu, Chengmeng Chen, Quangui Guo, Zhanjun Liu
Summary: A one-step method for preparing germanium (Ge) hybrid film using top-down magnetron sputtering technique is presented. To suppress volume changes of Ge, a multilayered electrically conductive nickel film is deposited between multilayered Ge films. The composite film anode showed an initial discharge and charge capacity of 1180.7 and 949.3 mAh g(-1), respectively, and maintained an average capacity of 580 mAh g(-1) after 280 cycles. The Ge composite demonstrated a reversible capacity of 1163.1 mAh g(-1) in rate capability measurement.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Khagesh Tanwar, Xin Tan, Md Mokhlesur Rahman, Srikanth Mateti, Pavel Cizek, Paramita Koley, Chunping Hou, Sean C. Smith, Ying (Ian) Chen
Summary: The novel molybdenum sulfide-carbon composite thin film electrodes exhibit excellent cycling performance and rate capability in Li-MSx cells, without any shuttle effect.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ding Yuan, Yuhai Dou, Zhenzhen Wu, Yuhui Tian, Kai-Hang Ye, Zhan Lin, Shi Xue Dou, Shanqing Zhang
Summary: This article reviews the advantages of atomically thin materials (ATMs) in constructing high-performance rechargeable batteries and presents various synthesis and tuning methods. It also provides insights into the future challenges and opportunities of constructing efficient ATMs for next-generation rechargeable batteries.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Heng Jiang, Yibo Zeng, Jie Zhang, Yanli Chen, Hang Guo, Lei Li, Ying Zhang
Summary: Thin film microbattery is necessary for providing stable on-chip power for microdevices or microsystems. This study focuses on the development of Ti-doped ZnS thin film as a new type of anode with improved electrochemical performance in lithium ion battery, showing good cycling stability and higher specific capacity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cheng-Fan Xiao, Jong Heon Kim, Su-Ho Cho, Yun Chang Park, Min Jung Kim, Kwun-Bum Chung, Soon-Gil Yoon, Ji-Won Jung, Il-Doo Kim, Hyun-Suk Kim
Summary: In this study, a novel ensemble design for TF-ASSBs was proposed to achieve high performance and long lifespan. The use of new methods for handling the cathode and anode-electrolyte interface provides important insights for future research.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hanisha Ponnuru, Ifra Marriam, Imesha Rambukwella, Jun-Chao Zheng, Cheng Yan
Summary: Liquid metals are being increasingly studied and applied in various fields such as energy storage, catalysis, electronics, and biomedical engineering. In rechargeable batteries, the introduction of liquid metals has shown great potential in improving performance and addressing common challenges. This review article provides an overview of recent advances in using liquid metals for rechargeable batteries, highlighting their unique properties and potential for future development.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Jian Liu, Jiajun Wang
Summary: The importance of designing multifunctional thin films for rechargeable batteries and the application of molecular layer deposition in novel hybrid organic-inorganic thin films are discussed in the article. Perspectives for future research in designing new MLD processes and materials are also explored.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guanzhou Zhu, Xin Tian, Hung-Chun Tai, Yuan-Yao Li, Jiachen Li, Hao Sun, Peng Liang, Michael Angell, Cheng-Liang Huang, Ching-Shun Ku, Wei-Hsuan Hung, Shi-Kai Jiang, Yongtao Meng, Hui Chen, Meng-Chang Lin, Bing-Joe Hwang, Hongjie Dai
Summary: The study demonstrates the production of rechargeable Na/Cl-2 and Li/Cl-2 batteries with a microporous carbon positive electrode, aluminium chloride in thionyl chloride as the electrolyte, and either sodium or lithium as the negative electrode. The reversible Cl-2/NaCl or Cl-2/LiCl redox in the microporous carbon allows for rechargeability at the positive electrode side, while the thin alkali-fluoride-doped alkali-chloride solid electrolyte interface stabilizes the negative electrode, both of which are critical for secondary alkali-metal/Cl-2 batteries.
Article
Electrochemistry
Khagesh Tanwar, Md Mokhlesur Rahman, Srikanth Mateti, Ying Chen
Summary: Highly conductive thin film cathodes of amorphous SbSxCy+z with chemically bonded sulfur were developed using magnetron sputtering, and the cycling stability was enhanced by adding FEC as an electrolyte additive for Li-MSx batteries. This approach offers an opportunity to fabricate shuttle-effect free robust Li-MSx batteries with stable cycling performance.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuang Zhou, Ibrahim Usman, Yijiang Wang, Anqiang Pan
Summary: This review explores the recent advances in 3D printing for rechargeable LMBs, examining their fundamental principles and representative printing techniques, discussing applications at component levels, summarizing design rationales and practical challenges, and providing insights on the future outlook of this emerging field.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoli Dong, Yong-Gang Wang, Yongyao Xia
Summary: Building rechargeable batteries for subzero temperature application poses challenges due to factors such as material properties, electrolyte behavior, electrode reactions, and interfacial resistance. Optimizing electrolyte and electrode materials to enhance performance, along with understanding and reducing interfacial resistance, are key strategies to develop high-energy-density batteries for low-temperature use.
ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luize Scalco de Vasconcelos, Rong Xu, Zhengrui Xu, Jin Zhang, Nikhil Sharma, Sameep Rajubhai Shah, Jiaxiu Han, Xiaomei He, Xianyang Wu, Hong Sun, Shan Hu, Madison Perrin, Xiaokang Wang, Yijin Liu, Feng Lin, Yi Cui, Kejie Zhao
Summary: Mechanical energy and damage associated with redox reactions can significantly affect the thermodynamics and rates of key electrochemical processes in rechargeable batteries. Recent research in this field has improved our understanding, and it is important to consolidate ideas into a structured framework for future work in multidisciplinary fields.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Buddha Deka Boruah, Bo Wen, Michael De Volder
Summary: A novel photorechargeable lithium-ion battery has been proposed, which can be charged using light. This battery utilizes photocathodes made from vanadium pentoxide nanofibers mixed with P3HT and rGO additives, leading to significant improvements in capacity and conversion efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jaemyung Kim, You Seung Rim, Huajun Chen, Huan H. Cao, Nako Nakatsuka, Hannah L. Hinton, Chuanzhen Zhao, Anne M. Andrews, Yang Yang, Paul S. Weiss
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
You Seung Rim, Sang-Hoon Bae, Huajun Chen, Jonathan L. Yang, Jaemyung Kim, Anne M. Andrews, Paul S. Weiss, Yang Yang, Hsian-Rong Tseng
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongsheng Liu, Ziruo Hong, Qi Chen, Huajun Chen, Wei-Hsuan Chang, (Michael) Yang Yang, Tze-Bin Song, Yang Yang
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2016)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jingbi You, Lei Meng, Tze-Bin Song, Tzung-Fang Guo, Yang (Michael) Yang, Wei-Hsuan Chang, Ziruo Hong, Huajun Chen, Huanping Zhou, Qi Chen, Yongsheng Liu, Nicholas De Marco, Yang Yang
NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
You Seung Rim, Kyung-Chul Ok, Yang Michael Yang, Huajun Chen, Sang-Hoon Bae, Chen Wang, Yu Huang, Jin-Seong Park, Yang Yang
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Meng, En-Ping Yao, Ziruo Hong, Huajun Chen, Pengyu Sun, Zhanlue Yang, Gang Li, Yang Yang
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2017)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
You Seung Rim, Sang-Hoon Bae, Huajun Chen, Nicholas De Marco, Yang Yang
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lijian Zuo, Qi Chen, Nicholas De Marco, Yao-Tsung Hsieh, Huajun Chen, Pengyu Sun, Sheng-Yung Chang, Hongxiang Zhao, Shiqi Dong, Yang Yang
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yao-Tsung Hsieh, Qifeng Han, Chengyang Jiang, Tze-Bin Song, Huajun Chen, Lei Meng, Huanping Zhou, Yang Yang
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2016)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
You Seung Rim, Huajun Chen, Bowen Zhu, Sang-Hoon Bae, Shuanglin Zhu, Philip Jwo Li, Isaac Caleb Wang, Yang Yang
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinxin Zou, Yanling Yang, Huajun Chen, Xiao-Lei Shi, Shaoli Song, Zhi-Gang Chen
Summary: Constructing a hierarchical meso/macro-porous structure for TiO2/g-C3N4 nanofibers improves light absorption, carrier separation efficiency, and photocatalytic performance, leading to a higher H-2 evolution rate. This work presents a new strategy for enhancing hydrogen production and provides an ideal solution for TiO2/g-C3N4 photocatalysts.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hua-jun Chen, Jian-zhou Zhang, Xiao-jing Xi, Wen-jie Tian
Summary: Recyclable photocatalysts for large-scale applications have been difficult to develop due to limitations of traditional chemical epitaxial growth. However, TiO2@AC/CTs, which are composed of commercial P25 nanospheres coated with amorphous carbon and integrated with commercial carbon textiles, show great potential for industrial applications of photocatalytic technology. These materials exhibit enhanced performance through synergistic interactions of photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, and offer higher cycle stability and reduced recycling costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hua-Jun Chen, Yan-Ling Yang, Min Hong, Jin-Geng Chen, Guo-Quan Suo, Xiao-Jiang Hou, Lei Feng, Zhi-Gang Chen
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huajun Chen, You Seung Rim, Isaac Caleb Wang, Chao Li, Bowen Zhu, Mo Sun, Mark S. Goorsky, Ximin He, Yang Yang
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nako Nakatsuka, Chuanzhen Zhao, John Abendroth, Huajun Chen, Kevin Cheung, Stemer Dominik, Leonardo Scarabelli, Kyung-Ae Yang, Bowen Zhu, Hongyan Yang, Yang Yang, Milan Stojanovic, Paul Weiss, Anne Andrews
ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2017)
Article
Electrochemistry
Abdul Qayoom Mugheri, Shaista Khan, Ali Asghar Sangah, Aijaz Ahmed Bhutto, Muhammad Younis Laghari, Nadeem Ahmed Mugheri, Asif Ali Jamali, Arsalan Ahmed Mugheri, Nagji Sodho, Abdul Waheed Mastoi, Aftab Kandhro
Summary: Green hydrogen has the potential to transition to a pollution-free energy infrastructure. This study proposes a solution to produce hydrogen during the photoelectrochemical process, offering greater stability and control over chemical reactions. Techno-economic assessments show the efficiency and economic feasibility of co-producing value-added chemicals to enhance green hydrogen production.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Danpeng Cheng, Wuxin Sha, Qigao Han, Shun Tang, Jun Zhong, Jinqiao Du, Jie Tian, Yuan-Cheng Cao
Summary: LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2 (NCM) is a critical cathode material for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The aging of cathode/electrolyte interfaces leads to capacity degradation and long-term cycle instability. A novel neural network model called ACGNet is developed to predict electrochemical stability windows of crystals, allowing for high-throughput screening of coating materials. LiPO3 is identified as a promising coating material with high oxidation voltage and low cost, which significantly improves the cycle stability of NCM batteries. This study demonstrates the accuracy and potential of machine learning in battery materials.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
P. Mohana, R. Yuvakkumar, G. Ravi, S. Arunmetha
Summary: This study successfully fabricates a non-noble CuO/NiO/rGO nanocomposite and investigates its electrocatalytic performance for oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline environment. The experimental results demonstrate that the electrocatalyst exhibits high activity and good stability, offering a new synthetic approach for sustainable energy production.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Qiong Qu, Jing Guo, Hongyu Wang, Kai Zhang, Jingde Li
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional electrode host design consisting of carbon nanofibers implanted ordered porous Co-decorated Al2O3 supported on carbon nanotube film (CNTF) was proposed to address the shuttling effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and dendrite formation of metal lithium anode in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The electrode exhibited excellent conductivity, efficient confinement of LiPSs, and catalytic conversion performance, resulting in high initial capacity and good capacity retention during cycling. As an anode, the electrode showed excellent Li+ diffusion performance and uniform lithium growth behavior, achieving a dendrite-free lithium electrode. The flexible pack cell assembled from these electrodes delivered a specific capacity of 972 mAh g(-1) with good capacity retention.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Hong Zhang, Jin-Peng Yu, Chen Chen, Cheng-Yong Shu, Guang-Yu Xu, Jie Ren, Kai Cui, Wen-Fang Cai, Yun-Hai Wang, Kun Guo
Summary: Spray coating of acetylene black nanoparticles onto stainless steel mesh can enhance its biofilm formation ability and current density, making it a promising electrode material for microbial electrochemical systems. The spray coating method is simple, cost-effective, and suitable for large-size stainless steel electrodes.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Binpeng Hou, Jingjin Chen, Li-Hong Zhang, Xiaowen Shi, Zizhong Zhu
Summary: The electrochemical performance of Li1.20Mn0.44Ni0.32Co0.04O2 and its oxygen-deficient phase Li1.20Mn0.44Ni0.32Co0.04O1.83 was studied through first-principles calculations. The results show that the oxygen-deficient phase has a higher theoretical capacity but lower voltage platform and higher chemical activity compared to the pristine phase.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yating Du, Sayoko Shironita, Daisuke Asakura, Eiji Hosono, Yoshitsugu Sone, Yugo Miseki, Eiichi Kobayashi, Minoru Umeda
Summary: This study investigates the effect of high- and low-temperature environments on the charge-discharge performance of a Li-ion battery. The deterioration mechanisms of the battery at different temperatures are analyzed through various characterization techniques. The results indicate that the battery performance deteriorates more significantly at a low-temperature environment of 5 degrees C compared to higher temperatures. The understanding of the deterioration mechanisms can contribute to the development of safer battery usage methods.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Si-Si Shi, Zhi-Xiang Yuan, Fei Zhang, Ping Chen
Summary: In this study, a new nano-electrocatalyst was prepared, which exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity for the reduction of NO2- to ammonia in a neutral electrolyte, potentially due to the synergistic enhancement between Co3O4-x and Co.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Berna Dalkiran, Havva Bekirog
Summary: This study reports the use of deep eutectic solvents (DES) based on ethylene glycol and urea as low-cost and green electrolytes for enhancing electrochemical detection of natural antioxidants. The study successfully developed a disposable and effective electrochemical sensing platform for simultaneous determination of ascorbic acid (AA) and gallic acid (GA) using NaOH nanorods on a pencil graphite electrode. The proposed electrode showed improved analytical performance, with higher peak currents and shifted oxidation potentials in DES compared to BR buffer medium.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Sijun Ren, Jianguo Huang
Summary: In this study, a novel bio-inspired nanofibrous WO3/carbon composite was synthesized using a facile hydrothermal method. The three-dimensional network structure of the composite alleviated the volume expansion of WO3 nanorods and enhanced the charge-transport kinetics. The optimized composite exhibited superior lithium storage properties.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Zhilong Zheng, Yu Chen, Hongxia Yin, Hengbo Xiao, Xiangji Zhou, Zhiwen Li, Ximin Li, Jin Chen, Songliu Yuan, Junjie Guo, Haibin Yu, Zhen Zhang, Lihua Qian
Summary: This study found that interstitial Zn cations in CoMoO4 can modulate the dissolution kinetics of Mo cations and improve the OER performance. The interstitial Zn cations can prevent the dissolution of Co cations at high potential, enhancing the durability of the catalyst.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Xiaobo Lin, Shern R. Tee, Debra J. Searles, Peter T. Cummings
Summary: Molecular dynamics simulations using the constant potential method were used to investigate the charging dynamics and charge storage of supercapacitors. The simulations revealed that the water-in-salt electrolyte exhibited the highest charge storage and significantly higher capacitance on the negative electrode. The varying contributions of different electrode regions to supercapacitor performance were also demonstrated.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wiktoria Lipinska, Vita Saska, Katarzyna Siuzdak, Jakub Karczewski, Karol Zaleski, Emerson Coy, Anne de Poulpiquet, Ievgen Mazurenko, Elisabeth Lojou
Summary: The spatial distribution of enzymes on electrodes is important for bioelectrocatalysis. In this study, controlled spatial distribution of gold nanoparticles on Ti nanodimples was achieved. The efficiency of enzymatic O2 reduction was found to be influenced by the size of the gold nanoparticles and their colocalization with TiO2. The highest stability of enzymatic current was observed with the largest gold nanoparticles.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Tariq M. Al-Hejri, Zeenat A. Shaikh, Ahmed H. Al-Naggar, Siddheshwar D. Raut, Tabassum Siddiqui, Hamdan M. Danamah, Vijaykumar V. Jadhav, Abdullah M. Al-Enizi, Rajaram S. Mane
Summary: This study explores a promising self-growth approach for the synthesis of nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2) nanosponge-balls on the surface of a nickel-foam (NiF) electrode. The modified NiF electrode, named Ni(OH)2@NiF, shows distinctive nanosponge-ball morphology and demonstrates excellent energy storage capability and electrocatalytic performance in both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Rafael Del Olmo, Gregorio Guzman-Gonzalez, Oihane Sanz, Maria Forsyth, Nerea Casado
Summary: The use of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) is becoming increasingly extensive, and it is important to optimize the devices to achieve their maximum practical specific capacity. In this study, mixed ionic-electronic conducting (MIEC) binders based on PEDOT:PSS and PEDOT: PDADMA-TFSI were developed for Li-ion cathodes, and their performance was compared with conventional formulations. The influence of electrode formulations, including the addition of conducting carbon and an Organic Ionic Plastic Cristal (OIPC), was also analyzed. The proposed binders showed improved performance compared to conventional formulations with different electrolyte types and active materials.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
