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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yang Li, Zheng Sun, Xuanyi Yuan, Haibo Jin, Yongjie Zhao
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis of NASICON-type solid electrolyte Na3Zr2Si2PO12 with improved ionic conductivity using NaBr-assisted sintering method. The electrolyte exhibits good ion conductivity and electrochemical performance, and demonstrates excellent cycling stability when paired with Na3V2(PO4)(3) in a battery.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Sun, Lei Li, Chen Sun, Qing Ni, Yongjie Zhao, Hui Wu, Haibo Jin
Summary: This study proposes an interface dynamic control (IDC) strategy to ensure the stable operation of NASICON-based solid-state sodium batteries. By introducing an intergranular phase (CuO) and forming a Na-Cu-O interlayer, the interfacial resistance is significantly reduced, improving the resistance to Na dendrite growth. All-solid-state sodium metal batteries demonstrate excellent cycling stability and high retention rate during charge-discharge cycles.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Susmi Anna Thomas, Mohan Reddy Pallavolu, Mohammad Ehtisham Khan, Jayesh Cherusseri
Summary: Two-dimensional graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is similar to graphene and has attracted great interest in electrochemical energy storage. It has unique features such as nitrogen-rich environment, abundant resources, good electronic conductivity, excellent physicochemical stability, fascinating electrochemical stability, and environmental friendliness, making it a promising electrode candidate for high-performance rechargeable batteries. The 2D g-C3N4 electrodes exhibit excellent electrochemical performance in terms of high capacity, high energy density, and long cycle life, which are beneficial for metal-ion batteries. In addition, the large surface area, porous architecture, and thin-layer structural features of these materials are favorable for high performance in metal air batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gustav Graeber, Daniel Landmann, Enea Svaluto-Ferro, Fabrizio Vagliani, Diego Basso, Alberto Turconi, Meike V. F. Heinz, Corsin Battaglia
Summary: The study introduces a simple, planar architecture for high-performance sodium-metal chloride cells, which have high specific power and specific energy, demonstrating excellent cycling stability.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anjan Chakraborty, Raghunayakula Thirupathi, Sandipan Bhattacharyya, Kushal Singh, Shobit Omar
Summary: Designing high sodium-ion conducting solid electrolytes is crucial for solid-state sodium-ion batteries. This study investigates the doping of earth-abundant divalent Mg2+ in a NASICON-type compound to enhance conductivity. The optimal composition shows significantly improved conductivity, and the electrochemical performance of solid-state batteries with optimized solid electrolyte is evaluated, demonstrating promising potential for rechargeable solid-state batteries.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Sirugaloor Thangavel Senthilkumar, Rebeca Marcilla, Youngsik Kim, Jesus Palma, Mani Ulaganathan, Jeong-Sun Park
Summary: High voltage, high energy density, nominal cycle life, and low cost are critical requirements for rechargeable batteries. In this study, we modified the structure and chemistry of Na-MnO2 battery, resulting in improved discharge capacity, cell voltage, and energy density. The modified battery shows a high retention rate after 300 cycles.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Takayuki Yamamoto, Toshiyuki Nohira
Summary: Ionic liquids (ILs) are widely used in energy storage and material production. They can be tuned to have desired properties by combining different ionic species. ILs with amide anions have high electrochemical stability and moderate ionic conductivity, making them suitable for high-voltage batteries. This paper focuses on the use of amide-based ILs as electrolytes for alkali-metal-ion rechargeable batteries.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lingbing Ran, Shiwei Tao, Ian Gentle, Bin Luo, Ming Li, MdMasud Rana, Lianzhou Wang, Ruth Knibbe
Summary: The use of gradient composite electrolyte with high ceramic filler concentration to inhibit dendrite penetration and low concentration for improved interfacial contact enhances battery conductivity and reduces interface resistance. Additionally, the safety of the battery is further boosted using specific materials for the anode and cathode, resulting in an impressive cycling performance for the ultra-safe solid-state sodium-ion battery.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Conrad Guhl, Jochen Rohrer, Philipp Kehne, Thimo Ferber, Lambert Alff, Karsten Albe, Wolfram Jaegermann, Philipp Komissinskiy, Rene Hausbrand
Summary: Conventional beliefs regarding the cationic redox mechanism in layered oxide battery cathode materials are challenged by the discovery of mixed redox behavior in thin films of sodium cobaltate. Oxygen oxidation, usually associated with oxygen loss and limited capacity, is revealed to be a more complex process with potential for increased capacity in conventional materials. Insights from electronic structure data and DFT calculations highlight the importance of tuning TM-O covalency in improving material capacity.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. Mark Weller, Minyuan M. Li, Evgueni Polikarpov, Kee Sung Han, Neil Kidner, Anant Patel, Mai Nguyen, Meghan Stout, Michael Gossett, Keeyoung Jung, David M. Reed, Vincent L. Sprenkle, Guosheng Li
Summary: Sodium and aluminum are used as a redox pair for battery energy storage. Recent research has shown the potential of Na-Al cells with a sodium anode and aluminum cathode, which demonstrated reversible and energy dense characteristics. By exploring the additional capacity hidden in acidic chloroaluminate melts, higher specific capacity and average discharge voltages have been achieved. This research unlocks the potential of chloroaluminate batteries for low-cost, long-duration energy storage.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sergiy Kalnaus, Ruhul Amin, Chad Parish, Anand Parejiya, Rachid Essehli, Andrew Westover, Wan-Yu Tsai, Jagjit Nanda, Ilias Belharouak
Summary: The study found that in the NMZP ionic conductor, the material becomes more compliant and softer with the increase in sodium content, while fracture toughness also changes accordingly.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhengxin Zhu, Taoli Jiang, Mohsin Ali, Yahan Meng, Yang Jin, Yi Cui, Wei Chen
Summary: This article discusses battery research in the field of energy storage, focusing on the importance of practical application requirements and battery performance matching. By systematically analyzing key parameters, standards and measures for GSES are proposed, and some promising battery technologies for practical applications are explored.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Li Yang, Han Wang, Qing Liu, Zhiyuan Mei, Lingyan Duan, Hong Guo
Summary: Na3Zr2Si2PO12 (NZSP) solid-state electrolyte is a promising option due to its excellent electrochemical and thermal stability. However, the low conductivity of NZSP hinders its practical application. In this study, a co-assisting strategy of anions/cations was proposed by introducing Zn2+ and F-. The Na+ conductivity of the Zn2+/F- co-assisted (Na3.3Zr1.85Zn0.15Si2PO12) solid-state electrolyte was investigated and demonstrated to have a high ionic conductivity and good electrochemical performance in a solid-state battery, offering new ideas for improving the electrochemical properties of inorganic solid electrolytes.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shufan Jia, Hirofumi Akamatsu, George Hasegawa, Saneyuki Ohno, Katsuro Hayashi
Summary: This study investigates the glass-ceramic processes to prepare NASICON-type NaxTi(2)(PO4)(3) as an anode candidate for sodium-ion batteries under different atmospheric conditions. The formation of NASICON-type NaTi2(PO4)(3) or Na3Ti2(PO4)(3) is observed depending on the inert or reducing atmosphere. The electrochemical properties and Na+ -storage capabilities of the glass-ceramic electrodes are correlated with the phase composition and fractions.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
C. S. Martinez-Cisneros, B. Pandit, C. Antonelli, J. Y. Sanchez, B. Levenfeld, A. Varez
Summary: This study investigates the potential of sodium batteries as alternatives to lithium batteries, exploring the effects of sodium content and sintering temperature in solid electrolytes, as well as using natural substances and organic materials as pore-formers and freeze casting to achieve enhanced room temperature conductivity in porous ceramic electrolyte samples. Porous NASICON samples show an order of magnitude increase in conductivity compared to pore-free samples, making them a potential functional macroporous inorganic separator for sodium ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
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)