Exploring new materials with high stability and capacity is full of challenges in sustainable energy conversion and storage systems.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),as a new type of porous material,show the advantages o...Exploring new materials with high stability and capacity is full of challenges in sustainable energy conversion and storage systems.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),as a new type of porous material,show the advantages of large specific surface area,high porosity,low density,and adjustable pore size,exhibiting a broad application prospect in the field of electrocatalytic reactions,batteries,particularly in the field of supercapacitors.This comprehensive review outlines the recent progress in synthetic methods and electrochemical performances of MOF materials,as well as their applications in supercapacitors.Additionally,the superiorities of MOFs-related materials are highlighted,while major challenges or opportunities for future research on them for electrochemical supercapacitors have been discussed and displayed,along with extensive experimental experiences.展开更多
Carbonaceous materials have been regarded as highly promising anode candidates for potassium storage with their cost-effectiveness and environmental benignity.However,low specific capacity and difficulty in large-scal...Carbonaceous materials have been regarded as highly promising anode candidates for potassium storage with their cost-effectiveness and environmental benignity.However,low specific capacity and difficulty in large-scale synthesis largely hinder their further development.Herein,a thermal-induced potassium–carbon alloy phase(K_(x)C_(y))with the expanded interlayer spacing strategy is first put forward.Through in situ high-temperature X-ray diffraction,a K_(2)C_(2) phase is evoked by thermal energy during the in-situ carbonization process of carbon quantum dots intermediate derived from potassium-containing precursors,whereas no lithium or sodium–carbon alloy phase is observed from lithium/sodium-containing precursors.The asobtained ultra-thin carbon nanosheets achieve adjustable layer spacing,preparation in bulk,delivering reversible potassium storage of 403.4 mAh g^(−1) at 100 mA g^(−1) and 161.2 mAh g^(−1) even at 5.0 A g^(−1),which is one of the most impressive K-storage performances reported so far with great potential application.Furthermore,the assembled potassium-ion hybrid capacitor by combining the impressive CFMs-900 anode with the three-dimensional framework-activated carbon delivers a high energy-power density of 251.7 Wh kg^(−1) at 250Wkg^(−1) with long-term stability.This study opens a scalable avenue to realize the expanded interlayer spacing,which can be extended to other multicarboxyl potassium salts and can provide approach for the design of high-performance carbon anode materials for potassium storage.展开更多
Sacrificial pre-metallation strategy could compensate for the irreversible consumption of metal ions and reduce the potential of anode,thereby elevating the cycle performance as well as open-circuit voltage for full m...Sacrificial pre-metallation strategy could compensate for the irreversible consumption of metal ions and reduce the potential of anode,thereby elevating the cycle performance as well as open-circuit voltage for full metal ion capacitors(MICs).However,suffered from massive-dosage abuse,exorbitant decomposition potential,and side effects of decomposition residue,the wide application of sacrificial approach was restricted.Herein,assisted with density functional theory calculations,strongly coupled interface(M-O-C,M=Li/Na/K)and electron donating group have been put forward to regulate the band gap and highest occupied molecular orbital level of metal oxalate(M_(2)C_(2)O_(4)),reducing polarization phenomenon and Gibbs free energy required for decomposition,which eventually decrease the practical decomposition potential from 4.50 to 3.95 V.Remarkably,full sodium ion capacitors constituted of commercial materials(activated carbon//hard carbon)could deliver a prominent energy density of 118.2 Wh kg^(−1)as well as excellent cycle stability under an ultra-low dosage pre-sodiation reagent of 15-30 wt%(far less than currently 100 wt%).Noteworthily,decomposition mechanism of sacrificial compound and the relative influence on the system of MICs after pre-metallation were initially revealed by in situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry,offering in-depth insights for comprehending the function of cathode additives.In addition,this breakthrough has been successfully utilized in high performance lithium/potassium ion capacitors with Li_(2)C_(2)O_(4)/K_(2)C_(2)O_(4) as pre-metallation reagent,which will convincingly promote the commercialization of MICs.展开更多
The exploration of advanced materials through rational structure/phase design is the key to develop highperformance lithium-ion capacitors(LICs).However,high complexity of material preparation and difficulty in quanti...The exploration of advanced materials through rational structure/phase design is the key to develop highperformance lithium-ion capacitors(LICs).However,high complexity of material preparation and difficulty in quantity production largely hinder the further development.Herein,Cu_(5)FeS_(4-x)/C(CFS@C)heterojunction with rich sulfur vacancies has successfully achieved from natural bornite,presenting low costeffective and bulk-production prospect.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations indicate that rich vacancies in bulk phase can decrease band gap of bornite and thus improve its intrinsic electron conductivity,as well as the heterojunction spontaneously evokes a built-in electric field between its interfacial region,largely reducing the migration barrier from 1.27 e V to 0.75 e V.Benefited from these merits,the CFS@C electrodes deliver outperformed lithium storage performance,e.g.,high reversible capacity(822.4m Ah/g at 0.1 A/g),excellent cycling stability(up to 820 cycles at 2 A/g and 540 cycles at 5 A/g with respective capacity retention of over or nearly 100%).With CFS@C as anode and porous carbon nanosheets(PCS)as cathode,the assembled CFS@C//PCS LIC full cells exhibit high energy/power density characteristics of 139.2 Wh/kg at 2500 W/kg.This work is expected to offer significant insights into structure modifications/devising toward natural minerals for advanced energy-storage systems.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52004338,51622406,21673298)Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department(21B0017).
文摘Exploring new materials with high stability and capacity is full of challenges in sustainable energy conversion and storage systems.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),as a new type of porous material,show the advantages of large specific surface area,high porosity,low density,and adjustable pore size,exhibiting a broad application prospect in the field of electrocatalytic reactions,batteries,particularly in the field of supercapacitors.This comprehensive review outlines the recent progress in synthetic methods and electrochemical performances of MOF materials,as well as their applications in supercapacitors.Additionally,the superiorities of MOFs-related materials are highlighted,while major challenges or opportunities for future research on them for electrochemical supercapacitors have been discussed and displayed,along with extensive experimental experiences.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52004338,51904342,52074359Guangdong Provincial Department of Natural Resources,Grant/Award Number:2020-011Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation,Grant/Award Number:2020JJ5696。
文摘Carbonaceous materials have been regarded as highly promising anode candidates for potassium storage with their cost-effectiveness and environmental benignity.However,low specific capacity and difficulty in large-scale synthesis largely hinder their further development.Herein,a thermal-induced potassium–carbon alloy phase(K_(x)C_(y))with the expanded interlayer spacing strategy is first put forward.Through in situ high-temperature X-ray diffraction,a K_(2)C_(2) phase is evoked by thermal energy during the in-situ carbonization process of carbon quantum dots intermediate derived from potassium-containing precursors,whereas no lithium or sodium–carbon alloy phase is observed from lithium/sodium-containing precursors.The asobtained ultra-thin carbon nanosheets achieve adjustable layer spacing,preparation in bulk,delivering reversible potassium storage of 403.4 mAh g^(−1) at 100 mA g^(−1) and 161.2 mAh g^(−1) even at 5.0 A g^(−1),which is one of the most impressive K-storage performances reported so far with great potential application.Furthermore,the assembled potassium-ion hybrid capacitor by combining the impressive CFMs-900 anode with the three-dimensional framework-activated carbon delivers a high energy-power density of 251.7 Wh kg^(−1) at 250Wkg^(−1) with long-term stability.This study opens a scalable avenue to realize the expanded interlayer spacing,which can be extended to other multicarboxyl potassium salts and can provide approach for the design of high-performance carbon anode materials for potassium storage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52004338)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2020JJ5696)+2 种基金the Science,and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(2020RC4005,2019RS1004)Guangdong Provincial Department of Natural Resources(2020-011)supported in part by the High Performance Computing Center of Central South University.
文摘Sacrificial pre-metallation strategy could compensate for the irreversible consumption of metal ions and reduce the potential of anode,thereby elevating the cycle performance as well as open-circuit voltage for full metal ion capacitors(MICs).However,suffered from massive-dosage abuse,exorbitant decomposition potential,and side effects of decomposition residue,the wide application of sacrificial approach was restricted.Herein,assisted with density functional theory calculations,strongly coupled interface(M-O-C,M=Li/Na/K)and electron donating group have been put forward to regulate the band gap and highest occupied molecular orbital level of metal oxalate(M_(2)C_(2)O_(4)),reducing polarization phenomenon and Gibbs free energy required for decomposition,which eventually decrease the practical decomposition potential from 4.50 to 3.95 V.Remarkably,full sodium ion capacitors constituted of commercial materials(activated carbon//hard carbon)could deliver a prominent energy density of 118.2 Wh kg^(−1)as well as excellent cycle stability under an ultra-low dosage pre-sodiation reagent of 15-30 wt%(far less than currently 100 wt%).Noteworthily,decomposition mechanism of sacrificial compound and the relative influence on the system of MICs after pre-metallation were initially revealed by in situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry,offering in-depth insights for comprehending the function of cathode additives.In addition,this breakthrough has been successfully utilized in high performance lithium/potassium ion capacitors with Li_(2)C_(2)O_(4)/K_(2)C_(2)O_(4) as pre-metallation reagent,which will convincingly promote the commercialization of MICs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52004338,22378431)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Nos.2022JJ20075,2023JJ40210)+1 种基金Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department(No.21B0017)Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Programme(No.2023CXQD008)。
文摘The exploration of advanced materials through rational structure/phase design is the key to develop highperformance lithium-ion capacitors(LICs).However,high complexity of material preparation and difficulty in quantity production largely hinder the further development.Herein,Cu_(5)FeS_(4-x)/C(CFS@C)heterojunction with rich sulfur vacancies has successfully achieved from natural bornite,presenting low costeffective and bulk-production prospect.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations indicate that rich vacancies in bulk phase can decrease band gap of bornite and thus improve its intrinsic electron conductivity,as well as the heterojunction spontaneously evokes a built-in electric field between its interfacial region,largely reducing the migration barrier from 1.27 e V to 0.75 e V.Benefited from these merits,the CFS@C electrodes deliver outperformed lithium storage performance,e.g.,high reversible capacity(822.4m Ah/g at 0.1 A/g),excellent cycling stability(up to 820 cycles at 2 A/g and 540 cycles at 5 A/g with respective capacity retention of over or nearly 100%).With CFS@C as anode and porous carbon nanosheets(PCS)as cathode,the assembled CFS@C//PCS LIC full cells exhibit high energy/power density characteristics of 139.2 Wh/kg at 2500 W/kg.This work is expected to offer significant insights into structure modifications/devising toward natural minerals for advanced energy-storage systems.