Aqueous Zn^(2+)-ion batteries(AZIBs),recognized for their high security,reliability,and cost efficiency,have garnered considerable attention.However,the prevalent issues of dendrite growth and parasitic reactions at t...Aqueous Zn^(2+)-ion batteries(AZIBs),recognized for their high security,reliability,and cost efficiency,have garnered considerable attention.However,the prevalent issues of dendrite growth and parasitic reactions at the Zn electrode interface significantly impede their practical application.In this study,we introduced a ubiquitous biomolecule of phenylalanine(Phe)into the electrolyte as a multifunctional additive to improve the reversibility of the Zn anode.Leveraging its exceptional nucleophilic characteristics,Phe molecules tend to coordinate with Zn^(2+)ions for optimizing the solvation environment.Simultaneously,the distinctive lipophilicity of aromatic amino acids empowers Phe with a higher adsorption energy,enabling the construction of a multifunctional protective interphase.The hydrophobic benzene ring ligands act as cleaners for repelling H_(2)O molecules,while the hydrophilic hydroxyl and carboxyl groups attract Zn^(2+)ions for homogenizing Zn^(2+)flux.Moreover,the preferential reduction of Phe molecules prior to H_(2)O facilitates the in situ formation of an organic-inorganic hybrid solid electrolyte interphase,enhancing the interfacial stability of the Zn anode.Consequently,Zn||Zn cells display improved reversibility,achieving an extended cycle life of 5250 h.Additionally,Zn||LMO full cells exhibit enhanced cyclability of retaining 77.3%capacity after 300 cycles,demonstrating substantial potential in advancing the commercialization of AZIBs.展开更多
A novel hybrid,highly dispersed spinel Co-Mo sulfide nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide(Co3S4/CoMo2S4@rGO),is reported as anode for lithium and sodium ion storage.The hybrid is synthesized by one-step hydrotherma...A novel hybrid,highly dispersed spinel Co-Mo sulfide nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide(Co3S4/CoMo2S4@rGO),is reported as anode for lithium and sodium ion storage.The hybrid is synthesized by one-step hydrothermal method but exhibits excellent lithium and sodium storage performances.The as-synthesized Co3S4/CoMo2S4@rGO presents reversible capacity of 595.4 mA·h·g^−1 and 408.8 mA·h·g^−1 after 100 cycles at a current density of 0.2 A·g^−1 for lithium and sodium ion storages,respectively.Such superior performances are attributed to the unique composition and structure of Co3S4/CoMo2S4@rGO.The rGO provides a good electronically conductive network and ensures the formation of spinel Co3S4/CoMo2S4 nanoparticles,the Co3S4/CoMo2S4 nanoparticles provide large reaction surface for lithium and sodium intercalation/deintercalation,and the spinel structure allows fast lithium and sodium ion diffusion in three dimensions.展开更多
基金supported by the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2130204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52002022)+1 种基金the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(YESS20200364)the Beijing Outstanding Young Scientists Program(BJJWZYJH01201910007023).
文摘Aqueous Zn^(2+)-ion batteries(AZIBs),recognized for their high security,reliability,and cost efficiency,have garnered considerable attention.However,the prevalent issues of dendrite growth and parasitic reactions at the Zn electrode interface significantly impede their practical application.In this study,we introduced a ubiquitous biomolecule of phenylalanine(Phe)into the electrolyte as a multifunctional additive to improve the reversibility of the Zn anode.Leveraging its exceptional nucleophilic characteristics,Phe molecules tend to coordinate with Zn^(2+)ions for optimizing the solvation environment.Simultaneously,the distinctive lipophilicity of aromatic amino acids empowers Phe with a higher adsorption energy,enabling the construction of a multifunctional protective interphase.The hydrophobic benzene ring ligands act as cleaners for repelling H_(2)O molecules,while the hydrophilic hydroxyl and carboxyl groups attract Zn^(2+)ions for homogenizing Zn^(2+)flux.Moreover,the preferential reduction of Phe molecules prior to H_(2)O facilitates the in situ formation of an organic-inorganic hybrid solid electrolyte interphase,enhancing the interfacial stability of the Zn anode.Consequently,Zn||Zn cells display improved reversibility,achieving an extended cycle life of 5250 h.Additionally,Zn||LMO full cells exhibit enhanced cyclability of retaining 77.3%capacity after 300 cycles,demonstrating substantial potential in advancing the commercialization of AZIBs.
基金the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2130204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52002022)+2 种基金the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(YESS20200364)Beijing Outstanding Young Scientists Program(BJJWZYJH01201910007023)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021T140053)。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21872058)the Key Project of Science and Technology in Guangdong Province(No.2017A010106006).
文摘A novel hybrid,highly dispersed spinel Co-Mo sulfide nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide(Co3S4/CoMo2S4@rGO),is reported as anode for lithium and sodium ion storage.The hybrid is synthesized by one-step hydrothermal method but exhibits excellent lithium and sodium storage performances.The as-synthesized Co3S4/CoMo2S4@rGO presents reversible capacity of 595.4 mA·h·g^−1 and 408.8 mA·h·g^−1 after 100 cycles at a current density of 0.2 A·g^−1 for lithium and sodium ion storages,respectively.Such superior performances are attributed to the unique composition and structure of Co3S4/CoMo2S4@rGO.The rGO provides a good electronically conductive network and ensures the formation of spinel Co3S4/CoMo2S4 nanoparticles,the Co3S4/CoMo2S4 nanoparticles provide large reaction surface for lithium and sodium intercalation/deintercalation,and the spinel structure allows fast lithium and sodium ion diffusion in three dimensions.
