NGK has developed a sodium sulfur battery(NAS battery) for load leveling applications, allowing the grid to deal with increasing peak. The recent growth in environmentally friendly renewable energies causes network ...NGK has developed a sodium sulfur battery(NAS battery) for load leveling applications, allowing the grid to deal with increasing peak. The recent growth in environmentally friendly renewable energies causes network instability. A secondary battery based energy storage system is seen as one of the strongest solutions to stabilize the network while improving the efficiency and usability of these renewable energy technologies. The NAS battery features long duration discharge, compactness, and a long lifespan of 15 years. The capacity for long duration discharge is one of the most notable features of this technology, a feature which becomes more important as renewable energy generation increases. In this paper, recent design of the NAS battery system is detailed, and a few applications are described.展开更多
Room-temperature sodium–sulfur(RT/Na–S)batteries are regarded as promising large-scale stationary energy storage systems owing to their high energy density and low cost as well as the earth-abundant reserves of sodi...Room-temperature sodium–sulfur(RT/Na–S)batteries are regarded as promising large-scale stationary energy storage systems owing to their high energy density and low cost as well as the earth-abundant reserves of sodium and sulfur.However,the diffusion of polysulfides and sluggish kinetics of conversion reactions are still major challenges for their application.Herein,we developed a powerful and functional separator to inhibit the shuttle effect by coating a lightweight three-dimensional cellulose nanofiber-derived carbon aerogel on a glass fiber separator(denoted NSCA@GF).The hierarchical porous structures,favorable electronic conductivity,and three-dimensional interconnected network of N,S-codoped carbon aerogel endow a multifunctional separator with strong polysulfide anchoring capability and fast reaction kinetics of polysulfide conversion,which can act as the barrier layer and an expanded current collector to increase sulfur utilization.Moreover,the hetero-doped N/S sites are believed to strengthen polysulfide anchoring capability via chemisorption and accelerate the redox kinetics of polysulfide conversion,which is confirmed from experimental and theoretical results.As a result,the assembled Na–S coin cells with the NSCA@GF separator showed a high reversible capacity(788.8 mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 C after 100 cycles)and superior cycling stability(only 0.059%capacity decay per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1 C),thereby demonstrating the significant potential for application in high-performance RT/Na–S batteries.展开更多
Room temperature sodium–sulfur(RT Na-S)battery with high theoretical energy density and low cost has spurred tremendous interest,which is recognized as an ideal candidate for large-scale energy storage applications.H...Room temperature sodium–sulfur(RT Na-S)battery with high theoretical energy density and low cost has spurred tremendous interest,which is recognized as an ideal candidate for large-scale energy storage applications.However,serious sodium polysulfide shutting and sluggish reaction kinetics lead to rapid capacity decay and poor Coulombic efficiency.Recently,catalytic materials capable of adsorbing and catalyzing the conversion of polysulfides are profiled as a promising method to improve electrochemical performance.In this review,the research progress is summarized that the application of catalytic materials in RT Na-S battery.For the role of catalyst on the conversion of sulfur species,specific attention is focused on the influence factors of reaction rate during different redox processes.Various catalytic materials based on lightweight and high conductive carbon materials,including heteroatom-doped carbon,metals and metal compounds,single-atom and heterostructure,promote the reaction kinetic via lowered energy barrier and accelerated charge transfer.Additionally,the adsorption capacity of the catalytic materials is the key to the catalytic effect.Particular attention to the interaction between polysulfides and sulfur host materials is necessary for the exploration of catalytic mechanism.Lastly,the challenges and outlooks toward the desired design of efficient catalytic materials for RT Na-S battery are discussed.展开更多
This paper presents an evaluation of different dose of Sodium Metabisulfite (0.01 M Na2S2O5), (Na2S2O5) + (0.1 HCl), and Distilled water for the removal of soil contaminated with Pb, Zn and Cr by the column mode. The ...This paper presents an evaluation of different dose of Sodium Metabisulfite (0.01 M Na2S2O5), (Na2S2O5) + (0.1 HCl), and Distilled water for the removal of soil contaminated with Pb, Zn and Cr by the column mode. The field soil contained concentrations of Pb (307.31 mg⋅kg−1), Zn (207.77 mg⋅kg−1) and Cr (447.50 mg⋅kg−1). Both (0.01 M Na2S2O5), (Na2S2O5) + (0.1 HCl), and Distilled water were found to be effective on removing (Na2S2O5) Pb, Cr and Zn respectively. (Na2S2O5) + (0.1 HCl) Cr, Zn and Pb respectively. Sulfur Pb, Cr and Zn respectively. The removal rate of Pb, Zn, and Cr varied from 10.35% - 26%, 3.4% - 21.60% and 4.97% - 23.88% for (0.01 M Na2S2O5 respectively. The removal rate of Pb, Zn, and Cr varied from 16.13% - 20.07%, 8.20% - 23.48%, 5.42% - 28.93% for (0.01 M Na2S2O5 + 0.1 M HCl) respectively. The removal rate of Pb, Zn, and Cr varied from 10.20% - 25.5%, 9.55% - 25.13% and 6.04% - 25.54% for (S) respectively.展开更多
A simple and general method for the synthesis of bi(acyl)disulfides is reported.Sulfur is allowed to react with sodium hydroxide to give sodium disulfide at 65℃ under PTC,which can react with acyl halides to afford b...A simple and general method for the synthesis of bi(acyl)disulfides is reported.Sulfur is allowed to react with sodium hydroxide to give sodium disulfide at 65℃ under PTC,which can react with acyl halides to afford bi(acyl)disulfides in good to excellent isolated yields.The effects of solvents and phase transfer catalysts are discussed.展开更多
Energy and environmental issues are becoming more and more severe and renewable energy storage technologies are vital to solve the problem.Rechargeable metal(Li,Na,Mg,Al)-sulfur batteries with low-cost and earth-abund...Energy and environmental issues are becoming more and more severe and renewable energy storage technologies are vital to solve the problem.Rechargeable metal(Li,Na,Mg,Al)-sulfur batteries with low-cost and earth-abundant elemental sulfur as the cathode are attracting more and more interest for electrical energy storage in recent years.Lithium-sulfur(Li-S),room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S),magnesium-sulfur(Mg-S)and aluminum-sulfur(Al-S)batteries are the most prominent candidates among them.Many obvious obstacles are hampering the developments of metal-sulfur batteries.Li-S and Na-S batteries are encumbered mainly by anode dendrite issues,polysulfides shuttle and low conductivity of cathodes.Mg-S and Al-S batteries are short of suitable electrolytes.In this review,relationships between various employed nanostructured materials and electrochemical performances of metal-sulfur batteries have been demonstrated.Moreover,the selections of suitable electrolytes,anode protection,separator modifications and prototype innovations are all crucial to the developments of metal-sulfur batteries and are discussed at the same time.Herein,we give a review on the advances of Li-S,RT Na-S,Mg-S and Al-S batteries from the point of view of materials,and then focus on perspectives of their future developments.展开更多
铁硫化物因其较高的理论容量,被认为是一种很有前途的钠离子电池负极材料。然而,铁硫化物在充放电过程中存在较大的体积变化,导致其倍率性能和稳定性较差。本文通过简单的一步法策略,制备了一种具有三维簇状结构的硫掺杂碳包覆的Fe_(0.9...铁硫化物因其较高的理论容量,被认为是一种很有前途的钠离子电池负极材料。然而,铁硫化物在充放电过程中存在较大的体积变化,导致其倍率性能和稳定性较差。本文通过简单的一步法策略,制备了一种具有三维簇状结构的硫掺杂碳包覆的Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)纳米球(Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)@SC),并研究了其储钠性能。硫掺杂碳层可提高材料的导电率,缓解Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)纳米球在反应过程中产生的体积膨胀,故提升了材料的稳定性。Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)@SC的相互贯通的簇状结构,为电子和离子的传输提供了通道,使材料具备优异的倍率性能。在半电池体系中,Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)@SC在0.1A·g^(-1)下循环100圈后,保留614.7 m Ah·g^(-1)的高比容量,10 A·g^(-1)下比容量仍可以达到235.7 m Ah·g^(-1)。在全电池体系中,在0.1和10 A·g^(-1)时,Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)@SC的可逆容量分别为482.8和288.3 m Ah·g^(-1)。该材料具有良好电化学性能,在钠离子电池中具有广阔的应用前景。展开更多
Room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S)batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost,high energy density(1274 Wh kg^(-1)),and environmental friendliness.However,RT Na-S batterie...Room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S)batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost,high energy density(1274 Wh kg^(-1)),and environmental friendliness.However,RT Na-S batteries face a series of vital challenges from sulfur cathode and sodium anode:(i)sluggish reaction kinetics of S and Na_(2)S/Na_(2)S_(2);(ii)severe shuttle effect from the dissolved intermediate sodium polysulfides(NaPSs);(iii)huge volume expansion induced by the change from S to Na_(2)S;(iv)continuous growth of sodium metal dendrites,leading to short-circuiting of the battery;(v)huge volume expansion/contraction of sodium anode upon sodium plating/stripping,causing uncontrollable solid-state electrolyte interphase growth and“dead sodium”formation.Various strategies have been proposed to address these issues,including physical/chemical adsorption of NaPSs,catalysts to facilitate the rapid conversion of NaPSs,high-conductive materials to promote ion/electron transfer,good sodiophilic Na anode hetero-interface homogenized Na ions flux and three-dimensional porous anode host to buffer the volume expansion of sodium.Heterostructure materials can combine these merits into one material to realize multifunctionality.Herein,the recent development of heterostructure as the host for sulfur cathode and Na anode has been reviewed.First of all,the electrochemical mechanisms of sulfur cathode/sodium anode and principles of heterostructures reinforced Na-S batteries are described.Then,the application of heterostructures in Na-S batteries is comprehensively examined.Finally,the current primary avenues of employing heterostructures in Na-S batteries are summarized.Opinions and prospects are put forward regarding the existing problems in current research,aiming to inspire the design of advanced and improved next-generation Na-S batteries.展开更多
Anatase TiO_2 has been investigated as one of the most promising anode materials for sodium ion batteries(SIBs)with low cost and high theoretical capacity.Herein,a composite material of TiO_2 /N,S-RGO@C with carbon co...Anatase TiO_2 has been investigated as one of the most promising anode materials for sodium ion batteries(SIBs)with low cost and high theoretical capacity.Herein,a composite material of TiO_2 /N,S-RGO@C with carbon coated ultrasmall anatase TiO_2 anchored on nitrogen and sulfur co-doped RGO matrix was successfully prepared by a rational designed process.The composite structure exhibited ultrasmall crystal size,rich porous structure,homogeneous heteroatoms doping and thin carbon coating,which synergistically resulted in elevated electron and ion transfer.The anode exhibited high rate capacities with good reversibility under high rate cycling.The carbon coating was investigated to be effective to prevent active material falling and lead to long term cycling performance with a high capacity retention of 181 m Ah g^(à1)after 2000cycles at 2 C.Kinetic studies were carried out and the results revealed that the superior performance of the composite material were derived from the decreased charge transfer resistance and elevated ion diffusion.Results suggested that the TiO_2 /N,S-RGO@C composite is a promising anode material for sodium ion batteries.展开更多
文摘NGK has developed a sodium sulfur battery(NAS battery) for load leveling applications, allowing the grid to deal with increasing peak. The recent growth in environmentally friendly renewable energies causes network instability. A secondary battery based energy storage system is seen as one of the strongest solutions to stabilize the network while improving the efficiency and usability of these renewable energy technologies. The NAS battery features long duration discharge, compactness, and a long lifespan of 15 years. The capacity for long duration discharge is one of the most notable features of this technology, a feature which becomes more important as renewable energy generation increases. In this paper, recent design of the NAS battery system is detailed, and a few applications are described.
基金support of the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(grant nos.2020A1515110705 and 2021A1515110245)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(grant nos.2020M682711 and 2020M682710)+2 种基金the National Program for Support of Topnotch Young Professionals(grant no.x2qsA4210090)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.31971614)the State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering(grant no.2020C03).
文摘Room-temperature sodium–sulfur(RT/Na–S)batteries are regarded as promising large-scale stationary energy storage systems owing to their high energy density and low cost as well as the earth-abundant reserves of sodium and sulfur.However,the diffusion of polysulfides and sluggish kinetics of conversion reactions are still major challenges for their application.Herein,we developed a powerful and functional separator to inhibit the shuttle effect by coating a lightweight three-dimensional cellulose nanofiber-derived carbon aerogel on a glass fiber separator(denoted NSCA@GF).The hierarchical porous structures,favorable electronic conductivity,and three-dimensional interconnected network of N,S-codoped carbon aerogel endow a multifunctional separator with strong polysulfide anchoring capability and fast reaction kinetics of polysulfide conversion,which can act as the barrier layer and an expanded current collector to increase sulfur utilization.Moreover,the hetero-doped N/S sites are believed to strengthen polysulfide anchoring capability via chemisorption and accelerate the redox kinetics of polysulfide conversion,which is confirmed from experimental and theoretical results.As a result,the assembled Na–S coin cells with the NSCA@GF separator showed a high reversible capacity(788.8 mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 C after 100 cycles)and superior cycling stability(only 0.059%capacity decay per cycle over 1000 cycles at 1 C),thereby demonstrating the significant potential for application in high-performance RT/Na–S batteries.
基金financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52020105010,51972313,51927803,52072378,51902316 and 51525206)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA22010602)+2 种基金LiaoNing Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC1908015)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.Y201942)the Special Projects of the Central Government in Guidance of Local Science and Technology Development(No.2020JH6/10500024)。
文摘Room temperature sodium–sulfur(RT Na-S)battery with high theoretical energy density and low cost has spurred tremendous interest,which is recognized as an ideal candidate for large-scale energy storage applications.However,serious sodium polysulfide shutting and sluggish reaction kinetics lead to rapid capacity decay and poor Coulombic efficiency.Recently,catalytic materials capable of adsorbing and catalyzing the conversion of polysulfides are profiled as a promising method to improve electrochemical performance.In this review,the research progress is summarized that the application of catalytic materials in RT Na-S battery.For the role of catalyst on the conversion of sulfur species,specific attention is focused on the influence factors of reaction rate during different redox processes.Various catalytic materials based on lightweight and high conductive carbon materials,including heteroatom-doped carbon,metals and metal compounds,single-atom and heterostructure,promote the reaction kinetic via lowered energy barrier and accelerated charge transfer.Additionally,the adsorption capacity of the catalytic materials is the key to the catalytic effect.Particular attention to the interaction between polysulfides and sulfur host materials is necessary for the exploration of catalytic mechanism.Lastly,the challenges and outlooks toward the desired design of efficient catalytic materials for RT Na-S battery are discussed.
文摘This paper presents an evaluation of different dose of Sodium Metabisulfite (0.01 M Na2S2O5), (Na2S2O5) + (0.1 HCl), and Distilled water for the removal of soil contaminated with Pb, Zn and Cr by the column mode. The field soil contained concentrations of Pb (307.31 mg⋅kg−1), Zn (207.77 mg⋅kg−1) and Cr (447.50 mg⋅kg−1). Both (0.01 M Na2S2O5), (Na2S2O5) + (0.1 HCl), and Distilled water were found to be effective on removing (Na2S2O5) Pb, Cr and Zn respectively. (Na2S2O5) + (0.1 HCl) Cr, Zn and Pb respectively. Sulfur Pb, Cr and Zn respectively. The removal rate of Pb, Zn, and Cr varied from 10.35% - 26%, 3.4% - 21.60% and 4.97% - 23.88% for (0.01 M Na2S2O5 respectively. The removal rate of Pb, Zn, and Cr varied from 16.13% - 20.07%, 8.20% - 23.48%, 5.42% - 28.93% for (0.01 M Na2S2O5 + 0.1 M HCl) respectively. The removal rate of Pb, Zn, and Cr varied from 10.20% - 25.5%, 9.55% - 25.13% and 6.04% - 25.54% for (S) respectively.
文摘A simple and general method for the synthesis of bi(acyl)disulfides is reported.Sulfur is allowed to react with sodium hydroxide to give sodium disulfide at 65℃ under PTC,which can react with acyl halides to afford bi(acyl)disulfides in good to excellent isolated yields.The effects of solvents and phase transfer catalysts are discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51702247,51832004,51521001)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFA0715004,2016YFA0202603)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2019CFA001)the Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory(XHT2020-003)。
文摘Energy and environmental issues are becoming more and more severe and renewable energy storage technologies are vital to solve the problem.Rechargeable metal(Li,Na,Mg,Al)-sulfur batteries with low-cost and earth-abundant elemental sulfur as the cathode are attracting more and more interest for electrical energy storage in recent years.Lithium-sulfur(Li-S),room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S),magnesium-sulfur(Mg-S)and aluminum-sulfur(Al-S)batteries are the most prominent candidates among them.Many obvious obstacles are hampering the developments of metal-sulfur batteries.Li-S and Na-S batteries are encumbered mainly by anode dendrite issues,polysulfides shuttle and low conductivity of cathodes.Mg-S and Al-S batteries are short of suitable electrolytes.In this review,relationships between various employed nanostructured materials and electrochemical performances of metal-sulfur batteries have been demonstrated.Moreover,the selections of suitable electrolytes,anode protection,separator modifications and prototype innovations are all crucial to the developments of metal-sulfur batteries and are discussed at the same time.Herein,we give a review on the advances of Li-S,RT Na-S,Mg-S and Al-S batteries from the point of view of materials,and then focus on perspectives of their future developments.
文摘铁硫化物因其较高的理论容量,被认为是一种很有前途的钠离子电池负极材料。然而,铁硫化物在充放电过程中存在较大的体积变化,导致其倍率性能和稳定性较差。本文通过简单的一步法策略,制备了一种具有三维簇状结构的硫掺杂碳包覆的Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)纳米球(Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)@SC),并研究了其储钠性能。硫掺杂碳层可提高材料的导电率,缓解Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)纳米球在反应过程中产生的体积膨胀,故提升了材料的稳定性。Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)@SC的相互贯通的簇状结构,为电子和离子的传输提供了通道,使材料具备优异的倍率性能。在半电池体系中,Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)@SC在0.1A·g^(-1)下循环100圈后,保留614.7 m Ah·g^(-1)的高比容量,10 A·g^(-1)下比容量仍可以达到235.7 m Ah·g^(-1)。在全电池体系中,在0.1和10 A·g^(-1)时,Fe_(0.95)S_(1.05)@SC的可逆容量分别为482.8和288.3 m Ah·g^(-1)。该材料具有良好电化学性能,在钠离子电池中具有广阔的应用前景。
基金MOE SUTD Kickstarter initiative,Grant/Award Number:SKI2021_02_16111 Project,Grant/Award Number:D20015National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:22109183。
文摘Room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S)batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost,high energy density(1274 Wh kg^(-1)),and environmental friendliness.However,RT Na-S batteries face a series of vital challenges from sulfur cathode and sodium anode:(i)sluggish reaction kinetics of S and Na_(2)S/Na_(2)S_(2);(ii)severe shuttle effect from the dissolved intermediate sodium polysulfides(NaPSs);(iii)huge volume expansion induced by the change from S to Na_(2)S;(iv)continuous growth of sodium metal dendrites,leading to short-circuiting of the battery;(v)huge volume expansion/contraction of sodium anode upon sodium plating/stripping,causing uncontrollable solid-state electrolyte interphase growth and“dead sodium”formation.Various strategies have been proposed to address these issues,including physical/chemical adsorption of NaPSs,catalysts to facilitate the rapid conversion of NaPSs,high-conductive materials to promote ion/electron transfer,good sodiophilic Na anode hetero-interface homogenized Na ions flux and three-dimensional porous anode host to buffer the volume expansion of sodium.Heterostructure materials can combine these merits into one material to realize multifunctionality.Herein,the recent development of heterostructure as the host for sulfur cathode and Na anode has been reviewed.First of all,the electrochemical mechanisms of sulfur cathode/sodium anode and principles of heterostructures reinforced Na-S batteries are described.Then,the application of heterostructures in Na-S batteries is comprehensively examined.Finally,the current primary avenues of employing heterostructures in Na-S batteries are summarized.Opinions and prospects are put forward regarding the existing problems in current research,aiming to inspire the design of advanced and improved next-generation Na-S batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 21771164 & 21671205)Henan Province (No. 15HASTIT003)Zhengzhou University (No. 1421316035)
文摘Anatase TiO_2 has been investigated as one of the most promising anode materials for sodium ion batteries(SIBs)with low cost and high theoretical capacity.Herein,a composite material of TiO_2 /N,S-RGO@C with carbon coated ultrasmall anatase TiO_2 anchored on nitrogen and sulfur co-doped RGO matrix was successfully prepared by a rational designed process.The composite structure exhibited ultrasmall crystal size,rich porous structure,homogeneous heteroatoms doping and thin carbon coating,which synergistically resulted in elevated electron and ion transfer.The anode exhibited high rate capacities with good reversibility under high rate cycling.The carbon coating was investigated to be effective to prevent active material falling and lead to long term cycling performance with a high capacity retention of 181 m Ah g^(à1)after 2000cycles at 2 C.Kinetic studies were carried out and the results revealed that the superior performance of the composite material were derived from the decreased charge transfer resistance and elevated ion diffusion.Results suggested that the TiO_2 /N,S-RGO@C composite is a promising anode material for sodium ion batteries.