Electrolytic aqueous zinc-manganese(Zn–Mn) batteries have the advantage of high discharge voltage and high capacity due to two-electron reactions. However, the pitfall of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries is the sluggish...Electrolytic aqueous zinc-manganese(Zn–Mn) batteries have the advantage of high discharge voltage and high capacity due to two-electron reactions. However, the pitfall of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries is the sluggish deposition reaction kinetics of manganese oxide during the charge process and short cycle life. We show that, incorporating ZnO electrolyte additive can form a neutral and highly viscous gel-like electrolyte and render a new form of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries with significantly improved charging capabilities. Specifically, the ZnO gel-like electrolyte activates the zinc sulfate hydroxide hydrate assisted Mn^(2+) deposition reaction and induces phase and structure change of the deposited manganese oxide(Zn_(2)Mn_(3)O_8·H_(2)O nanorods array), resulting in a significant enhancement of the charge capability and discharge efficiency. The charge capacity increases to 2.5 mAh cm^(-2) after 1 h constant-voltage charging at 2.0 V vs. Zn/Zn^(2+), and the capacity can retain for up to 2000 cycles with negligible attenuation. This research lays the foundation for the advancement of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries with enhanced charging capability.展开更多
LiCoO2 precursors of the cathode material for lithium ion batteries were prepared from lithium hydroxide, basic cobalt carbonate and citric acid by a sol gel method. The LiCoO2 samples were obtained by sintering the g...LiCoO2 precursors of the cathode material for lithium ion batteries were prepared from lithium hydroxide, basic cobalt carbonate and citric acid by a sol gel method. The LiCoO2 samples were obtained by sintering the gel precursors at different temperatures and for different times. The thermal decomposition behavior of the gel precursors was examined by means of thermo gravimetric analysis and differential thermal analysis using a PCT IA thermal analyzer system. Their structures and morphologies were characterized by powder XRD and SEM techniques. It was found that using citric acid realized that the formation of LiCoO2 crystal can be clearly differentiated to the nucleation and growth processes of the crystals; furthermore, the crystal size can be controlled. Electrochemical tests using the LAND BT1 10 test system showed the electrochemical performance of the material is affected by its integrity and stability.展开更多
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (22209133, 22272131, 21972111, 22211540712)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX1411)+1 种基金Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Micro-Nano Biomedical Materials and DevicesChongqing Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Technologies。
文摘Electrolytic aqueous zinc-manganese(Zn–Mn) batteries have the advantage of high discharge voltage and high capacity due to two-electron reactions. However, the pitfall of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries is the sluggish deposition reaction kinetics of manganese oxide during the charge process and short cycle life. We show that, incorporating ZnO electrolyte additive can form a neutral and highly viscous gel-like electrolyte and render a new form of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries with significantly improved charging capabilities. Specifically, the ZnO gel-like electrolyte activates the zinc sulfate hydroxide hydrate assisted Mn^(2+) deposition reaction and induces phase and structure change of the deposited manganese oxide(Zn_(2)Mn_(3)O_8·H_(2)O nanorods array), resulting in a significant enhancement of the charge capability and discharge efficiency. The charge capacity increases to 2.5 mAh cm^(-2) after 1 h constant-voltage charging at 2.0 V vs. Zn/Zn^(2+), and the capacity can retain for up to 2000 cycles with negligible attenuation. This research lays the foundation for the advancement of electrolytic Zn–Mn batteries with enhanced charging capability.
文摘LiCoO2 precursors of the cathode material for lithium ion batteries were prepared from lithium hydroxide, basic cobalt carbonate and citric acid by a sol gel method. The LiCoO2 samples were obtained by sintering the gel precursors at different temperatures and for different times. The thermal decomposition behavior of the gel precursors was examined by means of thermo gravimetric analysis and differential thermal analysis using a PCT IA thermal analyzer system. Their structures and morphologies were characterized by powder XRD and SEM techniques. It was found that using citric acid realized that the formation of LiCoO2 crystal can be clearly differentiated to the nucleation and growth processes of the crystals; furthermore, the crystal size can be controlled. Electrochemical tests using the LAND BT1 10 test system showed the electrochemical performance of the material is affected by its integrity and stability.
