Photocathodic protection(PCP)is arguably an ideal alternative technology to the conventional electrochemical cathodic protection methods for corrosion mitigation of metallic infrastructure due to its eco-friendliness ...Photocathodic protection(PCP)is arguably an ideal alternative technology to the conventional electrochemical cathodic protection methods for corrosion mitigation of metallic infrastructure due to its eco-friendliness and low-energy-consumption,but the construction of highlyefficient PCP systems still remains challenging,caused primarily by the lack of driving force to guide the charge flow through the whole PCP photoanodes.Here,we tackle this key issue by equipping the PCP photoanode with ferroelectric single-domain PbTiO_(3)nanoplates,which can form a directional“macroscopic electric field”throughout the entire photoanode controllable by external polarization.The properly poled PCP photoanode allows the photogenerated electrons and holes to migrate in opposite directions,that is,electrons to the protected metal and holes to the photoanode/electrolyte interface,leading to largely suppressed charge annihilation and consequently a considerable boost in the overall solar energy conversion efficiency of the PCP system.The as-fabricated photoanode can not only supply sufficient photocurrent to 304 stainless steel to initiate cathodic protection,but also shift the metal potential to the corrosion-free range.Our findings provide a viable design strategy for future high-performance PCP systems based on ferroelectric nanomaterials with enhanced charge flow manipulation.展开更多
The energy equilibrium equation and discrete ordinate methods are combined to establish the one-dimensional steady heat transfer mathematical model of multi-layer thermal insulations (MTIs) in metallic thermal prote...The energy equilibrium equation and discrete ordinate methods are combined to establish the one-dimensional steady heat transfer mathematical model of multi-layer thermal insulations (MTIs) in metallic thermal protection systems. The inverse problem of heat transfer is solved by the genetic algorithm and data from the steady heat transfer experiment of fibrous thermal insulations. The density radiation attenuation coefficient, the albedo of fibrous thermal insulations and the surface emissivity of reflective screens are optimized. Finally, the one-dimensional steady heat transfer model of MTIs with optimized thermal physical parameters is verified by experimental data of the effective MTI conductivity.展开更多
The guided Li dendrite growth by carbon-modifying separator is believed to be an effective strategy for enhancing life of lithium metal batteries(LMBs).However,the weak adhesions,as well as the large interface impedan...The guided Li dendrite growth by carbon-modifying separator is believed to be an effective strategy for enhancing life of lithium metal batteries(LMBs).However,the weak adhesions,as well as the large interface impedance between the smooth separator and the carbon functional layer(CFL) lead to an easily peeling of the CFL after repetitive cycles.Herein,we propose a promising solution by an inserting thin buffer layer(TBL) to strengthen the adhesion between CFL and separator as a double modifying layer(C-TBL) of the LMBs separator,which greatly improves the stability of the CFL and provides an effective Li metal anode protection.Owing to the sufficient ionic conductivity,chemical stability and strong adhesion to the separator of the TBL,it can avoid the failure of the CFL functionality with small interface impedance.Moreover,the CFL effectively reduces localized flux of Li+ through its abundant pores.The Li/Li cell with C-TBL separator displays the Li dendrite-free and stable cycling performance for at least 1500 h.When LiFePO_(4)(LFP) is employed as the cathode electrode,the assembled full cell with C-TBL separator shows the excellent rate performance and outstanding cycling capability.Our study builds a stable Li+conducting "bridge" between the functional layer and the separator in stabilizing Li metal anode,and provides a fresh idea of the artificial separator of LMBs.展开更多
In 2011,a new class of 2D materials was discovered;after 2012,they began to be concerned;in 2017,the“gold rush”of the materials was triggered,and they are exactly MXenes.2D MXenes,a new class of transition metal car...In 2011,a new class of 2D materials was discovered;after 2012,they began to be concerned;in 2017,the“gold rush”of the materials was triggered,and they are exactly MXenes.2D MXenes,a new class of transition metal carbides,carbonitrides and nitrides,have become the star and cutting-edge research materials in the field of emerging batteries systems due to their unique 2D structure,abundant surface chemistry,and excellent physical and electrochemical properties.This review focuses on the MXene materials and summarizes the recent advancements in the synthesis techniques and properties,in addition to a detailed discussion on the electrochemical energy storage applications,including alkali-ion(Li^(+),Na^(+),K^(+))storage,lithium-sulfur(Li–S)batteries,sodiumsulfur(Na–S)batteries,and metal anode protection.Special attentions are given to the elaborate design of nano-micro structures of MXenes for the various roles as electrodes,multifunctional components,S hosts,modified separators,and metal anode protective layers.The paper ends with a prospective summary of the promising research directions in terms of synthesis,structure,properties,analysis,and production on MXene materials.展开更多
The shuttle effect of polysulfides during the charging and discharging of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries and the growth of Li dendrites are crucial obstacles to hinder the commercialization of Li-S batteries.Heterostru...The shuttle effect of polysulfides during the charging and discharging of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries and the growth of Li dendrites are crucial obstacles to hinder the commercialization of Li-S batteries.Heterostructure engineering is an effective strategy to accelerate catalytic conversion and suppress the dissolution of polysulfides.Herein,we report a Ta_(4)C_(3)-Ta_(2)O_(5) heterostructure composite as a bi-functional modified separator that not only achieves effective protection for lithium metal but also accelerates the polysulfides redox kinetics process.This heterostructure possesses efficient chemical anchoring and abundant active sites to immobilize polysulfides by synergistic effect,which endows a stable long cycling performance for Li-S batteries.This corresponds to an initial high capacity of 801.9 mAh g^(–1) at 1 C with a decay rate of 0.086%for 500 cycles.Due to its high Young’s modulus(up to 384 GPa),Ta_(4)C_(3) contributes to forming a protective layer on the Li metal surface to inhibit the growth of Li dendrites.Accordingly,the symmetrical cell has a stable overpotential for 700 cycles at 20 mA cm^(–2)/20 mAh cm^(–2).So,this“one stone two birds”design affords a novel perspective for high-energy Li-S battery storage system design and Li metal protection.展开更多
Lithium(Li)metal is considered as one of the most promising anode materials for next-generation high-energy-density storage systems.However,the practical application of Li metal anode is hindered by interfacial instab...Lithium(Li)metal is considered as one of the most promising anode materials for next-generation high-energy-density storage systems.However,the practical application of Li metal anode is hindered by interfacial instability and air instability due to the highly reactivity of Li metal.Unstable interface in Li metal batteries(LMBs)directly dictates Li dendrite growth,“dead Li”and low Coulombic efficiency,resulting in inferior electrochemical performance of LMBs and even safety issues.In addition,its sensitivity to ambient air leads to the severe corrosion of Li metal anode,high requirements of production and storage,and increased manufacturing cost.Plenty of efforts in recent years have overcome many bottlenecks in these fields and hastened the practical applications of high-energy-density LMBs.In this review,we focus on emerging methods of these two aspects to fulfill a stable and low cost electrode.In this perspective,design artificial solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)layers,construct three-dimensional conductive current collectors,optimize electrolytes,employ solid-state electrolytes,and modify separators are summarized to be propitious to ameliorate interfacial stability.Meanwhile,ex situ/in situ formed protective layers are highlighted in favor of heightening air stability.Finally,several possible directions for the future research on advanced Li metal anode are addressed.展开更多
Titanium-aluminum-nitride(TiAlN) films were grown by plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition(PEALD)on 316 L stainless steel at a deposition temperature of 200 °C. A supercycle, consisting of one AlN and ten T...Titanium-aluminum-nitride(TiAlN) films were grown by plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition(PEALD)on 316 L stainless steel at a deposition temperature of 200 °C. A supercycle, consisting of one AlN and ten TiN subcycles, was used to prepare TiAlN films with a chemical composition of Ti(0.25)Al(0.25)N(0.50). The addition of AlN to TiN resulted in an increased electrical resistivity of TiAlN films of 2800 μΩ cm, compared with 475 μΩ cm of TiN films, mainly due to the high electrical resistivity of AlN and the amorphous structure of TiAlN. However, potentiostatic polarization measurements showed that amorphous TiAlN films exhibited excellent corrosion resistance with a corrosion current density of 0.12 μA/cm^2, about three times higher than that of TiN films, and about 12.5 times higher than that of 316 L stainless steel.展开更多
基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation,Grant/Award Numbers:2021A1515111234,2023A1515011552Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:22202237。
文摘Photocathodic protection(PCP)is arguably an ideal alternative technology to the conventional electrochemical cathodic protection methods for corrosion mitigation of metallic infrastructure due to its eco-friendliness and low-energy-consumption,but the construction of highlyefficient PCP systems still remains challenging,caused primarily by the lack of driving force to guide the charge flow through the whole PCP photoanodes.Here,we tackle this key issue by equipping the PCP photoanode with ferroelectric single-domain PbTiO_(3)nanoplates,which can form a directional“macroscopic electric field”throughout the entire photoanode controllable by external polarization.The properly poled PCP photoanode allows the photogenerated electrons and holes to migrate in opposite directions,that is,electrons to the protected metal and holes to the photoanode/electrolyte interface,leading to largely suppressed charge annihilation and consequently a considerable boost in the overall solar energy conversion efficiency of the PCP system.The as-fabricated photoanode can not only supply sufficient photocurrent to 304 stainless steel to initiate cathodic protection,but also shift the metal potential to the corrosion-free range.Our findings provide a viable design strategy for future high-performance PCP systems based on ferroelectric nanomaterials with enhanced charge flow manipulation.
文摘The energy equilibrium equation and discrete ordinate methods are combined to establish the one-dimensional steady heat transfer mathematical model of multi-layer thermal insulations (MTIs) in metallic thermal protection systems. The inverse problem of heat transfer is solved by the genetic algorithm and data from the steady heat transfer experiment of fibrous thermal insulations. The density radiation attenuation coefficient, the albedo of fibrous thermal insulations and the surface emissivity of reflective screens are optimized. Finally, the one-dimensional steady heat transfer model of MTIs with optimized thermal physical parameters is verified by experimental data of the effective MTI conductivity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21978110,21905110,and 51772126)the Jilin Province Science and Technology Department Program(Nos.20200201187JC,20200201236JC,20190201309JC,20190101009JH and 20180201079GX)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Jilin University,JLU)the “13th five-year” Science and Technology Project of Jilin Provincial Education Department(Nos.JJKH_(2)0200407KJ,JJKH_(2)0200411KJ and JJKH_(2)0191003KJ)the Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission Program(Nos.2020C026-3 and 2019C042-1)the Jilin Province Fund for Talent Development Program(No.[2019]874)。
文摘The guided Li dendrite growth by carbon-modifying separator is believed to be an effective strategy for enhancing life of lithium metal batteries(LMBs).However,the weak adhesions,as well as the large interface impedance between the smooth separator and the carbon functional layer(CFL) lead to an easily peeling of the CFL after repetitive cycles.Herein,we propose a promising solution by an inserting thin buffer layer(TBL) to strengthen the adhesion between CFL and separator as a double modifying layer(C-TBL) of the LMBs separator,which greatly improves the stability of the CFL and provides an effective Li metal anode protection.Owing to the sufficient ionic conductivity,chemical stability and strong adhesion to the separator of the TBL,it can avoid the failure of the CFL functionality with small interface impedance.Moreover,the CFL effectively reduces localized flux of Li+ through its abundant pores.The Li/Li cell with C-TBL separator displays the Li dendrite-free and stable cycling performance for at least 1500 h.When LiFePO_(4)(LFP) is employed as the cathode electrode,the assembled full cell with C-TBL separator shows the excellent rate performance and outstanding cycling capability.Our study builds a stable Li+conducting "bridge" between the functional layer and the separator in stabilizing Li metal anode,and provides a fresh idea of the artificial separator of LMBs.
基金support from the Liao Ning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC1907144)Dalian Youth Science and Technology Star Project Support Program(No.2017RQ104).
文摘In 2011,a new class of 2D materials was discovered;after 2012,they began to be concerned;in 2017,the“gold rush”of the materials was triggered,and they are exactly MXenes.2D MXenes,a new class of transition metal carbides,carbonitrides and nitrides,have become the star and cutting-edge research materials in the field of emerging batteries systems due to their unique 2D structure,abundant surface chemistry,and excellent physical and electrochemical properties.This review focuses on the MXene materials and summarizes the recent advancements in the synthesis techniques and properties,in addition to a detailed discussion on the electrochemical energy storage applications,including alkali-ion(Li^(+),Na^(+),K^(+))storage,lithium-sulfur(Li–S)batteries,sodiumsulfur(Na–S)batteries,and metal anode protection.Special attentions are given to the elaborate design of nano-micro structures of MXenes for the various roles as electrodes,multifunctional components,S hosts,modified separators,and metal anode protective layers.The paper ends with a prospective summary of the promising research directions in terms of synthesis,structure,properties,analysis,and production on MXene materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52202104,51875330,51975342)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2021T140433,2020M683408)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(Nos.2019JZ-24,2021JQ-538)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LZY23B030002).
文摘The shuttle effect of polysulfides during the charging and discharging of lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries and the growth of Li dendrites are crucial obstacles to hinder the commercialization of Li-S batteries.Heterostructure engineering is an effective strategy to accelerate catalytic conversion and suppress the dissolution of polysulfides.Herein,we report a Ta_(4)C_(3)-Ta_(2)O_(5) heterostructure composite as a bi-functional modified separator that not only achieves effective protection for lithium metal but also accelerates the polysulfides redox kinetics process.This heterostructure possesses efficient chemical anchoring and abundant active sites to immobilize polysulfides by synergistic effect,which endows a stable long cycling performance for Li-S batteries.This corresponds to an initial high capacity of 801.9 mAh g^(–1) at 1 C with a decay rate of 0.086%for 500 cycles.Due to its high Young’s modulus(up to 384 GPa),Ta_(4)C_(3) contributes to forming a protective layer on the Li metal surface to inhibit the growth of Li dendrites.Accordingly,the symmetrical cell has a stable overpotential for 700 cycles at 20 mA cm^(–2)/20 mAh cm^(–2).So,this“one stone two birds”design affords a novel perspective for high-energy Li-S battery storage system design and Li metal protection.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51772272)Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar of Zhejiang Province(LR20E020001)+2 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2020M671785 and 2020T130597)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LY18E020009,LY21E020005,and 2020C01130)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion(J20-21-909).
文摘Lithium(Li)metal is considered as one of the most promising anode materials for next-generation high-energy-density storage systems.However,the practical application of Li metal anode is hindered by interfacial instability and air instability due to the highly reactivity of Li metal.Unstable interface in Li metal batteries(LMBs)directly dictates Li dendrite growth,“dead Li”and low Coulombic efficiency,resulting in inferior electrochemical performance of LMBs and even safety issues.In addition,its sensitivity to ambient air leads to the severe corrosion of Li metal anode,high requirements of production and storage,and increased manufacturing cost.Plenty of efforts in recent years have overcome many bottlenecks in these fields and hastened the practical applications of high-energy-density LMBs.In this review,we focus on emerging methods of these two aspects to fulfill a stable and low cost electrode.In this perspective,design artificial solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)layers,construct three-dimensional conductive current collectors,optimize electrolytes,employ solid-state electrolytes,and modify separators are summarized to be propitious to ameliorate interfacial stability.Meanwhile,ex situ/in situ formed protective layers are highlighted in favor of heightening air stability.Finally,several possible directions for the future research on advanced Li metal anode are addressed.
基金supported by the Global Frontier R&D Program (2013M3A6B1078874) on Center for Hybrid Interface Materials (HIM) funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning, Republic of Koreasupported by a grant from the Industrial R&D Program for Core Technology of Materials funded by the Ministry of Industry and Energy (10060331), Republic of Korea
文摘Titanium-aluminum-nitride(TiAlN) films were grown by plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition(PEALD)on 316 L stainless steel at a deposition temperature of 200 °C. A supercycle, consisting of one AlN and ten TiN subcycles, was used to prepare TiAlN films with a chemical composition of Ti(0.25)Al(0.25)N(0.50). The addition of AlN to TiN resulted in an increased electrical resistivity of TiAlN films of 2800 μΩ cm, compared with 475 μΩ cm of TiN films, mainly due to the high electrical resistivity of AlN and the amorphous structure of TiAlN. However, potentiostatic polarization measurements showed that amorphous TiAlN films exhibited excellent corrosion resistance with a corrosion current density of 0.12 μA/cm^2, about three times higher than that of TiN films, and about 12.5 times higher than that of 316 L stainless steel.