By using the iterative method in functional theory, an analytic expression of the Poisson-Boltzmann equation (PB eq.), which describes the distribution of the potential of electrical double layer of a spherical micell...By using the iterative method in functional theory, an analytic expression of the Poisson-Boltzmann equation (PB eq.), which describes the distribution of the potential of electrical double layer of a spherical micelle, has been carried out under the general potential condition for the first time. The method also can give the radius, the surface potential, and the thickness of the layer.展开更多
A process was proposed based on the combination of chemical and physical activation for the production of activated carbons used as the electrode material for electric double layer capacitor (EDLC). By material charac...A process was proposed based on the combination of chemical and physical activation for the production of activated carbons used as the electrode material for electric double layer capacitor (EDLC). By material characterization and electrochemical methods, the influences of the activitation process on the specific surface area, pore structure and electrochemical properties of the activated carbons were investigated. The results show that specific surface area, the mesopore volume, and the specific capacitance increase with the increase of the mass ratio of KOH to char (m(KOH)/m(char)) and the activation time, respectively. When m(KOH)/m(char) is 4.0, the specific surface area and the mesopore volume reach the maximum values, i.e. 1 960 m2/g and 0.308 4 cm3/g, and the specific capacitance is 120.7 F/g synchronously. Compared with the chemical activation, the activated carbons prepared by chemical-physical activation show a larger mesopore volume, a higher ratio of mesopore and a larger specific capacitance.展开更多
Electric double-layer capacitors(EDLCs) are advanced electrochemical devices for energy storage and have attracted strong interest due to their outstanding properties. Rational optimization of electrode–electrolyte i...Electric double-layer capacitors(EDLCs) are advanced electrochemical devices for energy storage and have attracted strong interest due to their outstanding properties. Rational optimization of electrode–electrolyte interactions is of vital importance to enhance device performance for practical applications. Molecular dynamics(MD) simulations could provide theoretical guidelines for the optimal design of electrodes and the improvement of capacitive performances, e.g., energy density and power density. Here we discuss recent MD simulation studies on energy storage performance of electrode materials containing porous to nanostructures. The energy storage properties are related to the electrode structures, including electrode geometry and electrode modifications. Altering electrode geometry, i.e., pore size and surface topography,can influence EDL capacitance. We critically examine different types of electrode modifications, such as altering the arrangement of carbon atoms, doping heteroatoms and defects, which can change the quantum capacitance. The enhancement of power density can be achieved by the intensified ion dynamics and shortened ion pathway.Rational control of the electrode morphology helps improve the ion dynamics by decreasing the ion diffusion pathway. Tuning the surface properties(e.g., the affinity between the electrode and the ions) can affect the ionpacking phenomena. Our critical analysis helps enhance the energy and power densities of EDLCs by modulating the corresponding electrode structures and surface properties.展开更多
The bind-free carbon cloth-supported electrodes hold the promises for high-performance electrochemical capacitors with high specific capacitance and good cyclic stability.Considering the close connection between their...The bind-free carbon cloth-supported electrodes hold the promises for high-performance electrochemical capacitors with high specific capacitance and good cyclic stability.Considering the close connection between their performance and the amount of carbon material loaded on the electrodes,in this work,NiCo_(2)O_(4) nanowires were firstly grown on the substrate of active carbon cloth to provide the necessary surface area in the longitudinal direction.Then,the quinone-rich nitrogen-doped carbon shell structure was formed around NiCo_(2)O_(4) nanowires,and the obtained composite was used as electrode for electric double layer capacitor.The results showed that the composite electrode displayed an area-specific capacitance of 1794 mF·cm^(-2) at the current density of 1 mA·cm^(-2).The assembled symmetric electric double layer capacitor achieved a high energy density of 6.55 mW·h·cm^(-3) at a power density of 180 mW·cm^(-3).The assembled symmetric capacitor exhibited a capacitance retention of 88.96%after 10000 charge/discharge cycles at the current density of 20 mA·cm^(-2).These results indicated the potentials in the preparation of the carbon electrode materials with high energy density and good cycling stability.展开更多
For the purpose of eliminating restriction, the Poisson-Boltzmann (PB) equation, which represents the potential of the electrical double layer of spherical micelles, can be solved analytically only under the lower pot...For the purpose of eliminating restriction, the Poisson-Boltzmann (PB) equation, which represents the potential of the electrical double layer of spherical micelles, can be solved analytically only under the lower potential condi-tion, a kind of iterative method in functional analysis theory has been used. The radius of the spherical particle can be obtained from the diagram of the second iterative solution of the potential versus the distance from the center of the particle. The influences of the concentration of the ions, the charge number of ions, the aggregation number of the particle, the dielectric constant of solvent and the temperature of system on the radius also have been studied.展开更多
基金We wish to thank to the National Natural Science Foundation of China(to grant No,29903006 and 29973023)the Visiting Scholar Foundation of Key Laboratory in University of China for financial suppor.
文摘By using the iterative method in functional theory, an analytic expression of the Poisson-Boltzmann equation (PB eq.), which describes the distribution of the potential of electrical double layer of a spherical micelle, has been carried out under the general potential condition for the first time. The method also can give the radius, the surface potential, and the thickness of the layer.
基金Project(2007BAE12B01) supported by the National Key Technology Research and Development Program of China
文摘A process was proposed based on the combination of chemical and physical activation for the production of activated carbons used as the electrode material for electric double layer capacitor (EDLC). By material characterization and electrochemical methods, the influences of the activitation process on the specific surface area, pore structure and electrochemical properties of the activated carbons were investigated. The results show that specific surface area, the mesopore volume, and the specific capacitance increase with the increase of the mass ratio of KOH to char (m(KOH)/m(char)) and the activation time, respectively. When m(KOH)/m(char) is 4.0, the specific surface area and the mesopore volume reach the maximum values, i.e. 1 960 m2/g and 0.308 4 cm3/g, and the specific capacitance is 120.7 F/g synchronously. Compared with the chemical activation, the activated carbons prepared by chemical-physical activation show a larger mesopore volume, a higher ratio of mesopore and a larger specific capacitance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51722604)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No. LR17E060002)
文摘Electric double-layer capacitors(EDLCs) are advanced electrochemical devices for energy storage and have attracted strong interest due to their outstanding properties. Rational optimization of electrode–electrolyte interactions is of vital importance to enhance device performance for practical applications. Molecular dynamics(MD) simulations could provide theoretical guidelines for the optimal design of electrodes and the improvement of capacitive performances, e.g., energy density and power density. Here we discuss recent MD simulation studies on energy storage performance of electrode materials containing porous to nanostructures. The energy storage properties are related to the electrode structures, including electrode geometry and electrode modifications. Altering electrode geometry, i.e., pore size and surface topography,can influence EDL capacitance. We critically examine different types of electrode modifications, such as altering the arrangement of carbon atoms, doping heteroatoms and defects, which can change the quantum capacitance. The enhancement of power density can be achieved by the intensified ion dynamics and shortened ion pathway.Rational control of the electrode morphology helps improve the ion dynamics by decreasing the ion diffusion pathway. Tuning the surface properties(e.g., the affinity between the electrode and the ions) can affect the ionpacking phenomena. Our critical analysis helps enhance the energy and power densities of EDLCs by modulating the corresponding electrode structures and surface properties.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province of China (Grant No.ZR2020MB024)for financially supporting this work.
文摘The bind-free carbon cloth-supported electrodes hold the promises for high-performance electrochemical capacitors with high specific capacitance and good cyclic stability.Considering the close connection between their performance and the amount of carbon material loaded on the electrodes,in this work,NiCo_(2)O_(4) nanowires were firstly grown on the substrate of active carbon cloth to provide the necessary surface area in the longitudinal direction.Then,the quinone-rich nitrogen-doped carbon shell structure was formed around NiCo_(2)O_(4) nanowires,and the obtained composite was used as electrode for electric double layer capacitor.The results showed that the composite electrode displayed an area-specific capacitance of 1794 mF·cm^(-2) at the current density of 1 mA·cm^(-2).The assembled symmetric electric double layer capacitor achieved a high energy density of 6.55 mW·h·cm^(-3) at a power density of 180 mW·cm^(-3).The assembled symmetric capacitor exhibited a capacitance retention of 88.96%after 10000 charge/discharge cycles at the current density of 20 mA·cm^(-2).These results indicated the potentials in the preparation of the carbon electrode materials with high energy density and good cycling stability.
文摘For the purpose of eliminating restriction, the Poisson-Boltzmann (PB) equation, which represents the potential of the electrical double layer of spherical micelles, can be solved analytically only under the lower potential condi-tion, a kind of iterative method in functional analysis theory has been used. The radius of the spherical particle can be obtained from the diagram of the second iterative solution of the potential versus the distance from the center of the particle. The influences of the concentration of the ions, the charge number of ions, the aggregation number of the particle, the dielectric constant of solvent and the temperature of system on the radius also have been studied.
