A power system with proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) was designed for thermal underwater glider.Heat generated by PEMFC is used as the propulsion power of the glider,and the electricity is used in the contr...A power system with proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) was designed for thermal underwater glider.Heat generated by PEMFC is used as the propulsion power of the glider,and the electricity is used in the control and sensor system.An electric energy storage system (ESS) is required which possesses high power density with good cycle life.Ultracapacitors which exhibit high power density and cycle life are considered as energy storage devices.Simulations based on a specific voyage condition indicate that ESS with ultracapacitors has positive effects on reducing the output power demand of PEMFC and lightening the power system.Experimental results show that the state of charge (SOC) is related to the capacitance and resistance in ultracapacitor ESS.展开更多
The article reviews a brief literature on the modeling of hydrogen storage device for fuel cell. Different dimensional approaches in modeling hydrogen absorption/desorption in a metal hydride reactor for use in fuel c...The article reviews a brief literature on the modeling of hydrogen storage device for fuel cell. Different dimensional approaches in modeling hydrogen absorption/desorption in a metal hydride reactor for use in fuel cell are summarized. Mathematical modeling equations involved are also stated. The effect of various operating parameters such as temperature, concentration, viscosity, thermal conductivity and time on the gas is also verified. The importance of various simulation software with reference to their major functions is also identified. The review concludes on the opportunities and challenges with the use of hydrogen as an alternative renewable energy.展开更多
This review highlights the recent research progress on inorganic solid state energy materials in China,from synthesis and fundamental properties to their applications.It describes the significant contributions of Chin...This review highlights the recent research progress on inorganic solid state energy materials in China,from synthesis and fundamental properties to their applications.It describes the significant contributions of Chinese scholars in the field of inorganic solid state chemistry and energy materials including green catalysts,fuel cells,lithium batteries,solar cells,hydrogen storage materials,thermoelectric materials,luminescent materials and superconductors,and then outlines the ongoing rapid progress of novel inorganic solid state materials and the development of reliable and reproducible preparation methods for inorganic solid state materials in China.Finally,we conclude the paper by considering future developments of inorganic solid state chemistry and energy materials in China.展开更多
Layered bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3) has emerged as an important type of Li-storage material due to its high theoretical capacity and intriguing reaction mechanism. The engineering and fabrication of Bi2S3 materials with...Layered bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3) has emerged as an important type of Li-storage material due to its high theoretical capacity and intriguing reaction mechanism. The engineering and fabrication of Bi2S3 materials with large capacity and stable cyclability via a facile approach is essential, but still remains a great challenge. Herein, we employ a one-pot hydrothermal route to fabricate carbon-coated Bi2S3 nanomeshes (Bi2S3/C) as an efficient Li-storage material. The nanomeshes serve as a highly conducting and porous scaffold facilitating electron and ion transport, while the carbon coating layer provides flexible space for efficient reduction of mechanical strain upon electrochemical cycling. Consequently, the fabricated Bi2S3/C exhibits a high and stable capacity delivery in the 0.01-2.5 V region, notably outperforming previously reported Bi2S3 materials. It is able to discharge 472 mA·h·g^-1 at 120 mA.g^-1 over 50 full cycles, and to retain 301 mA·h·g^-1 in the 40th cycle at 600 mA.g^-l, demonstrating the potential of Bi2S3 as electrode materials for rechargeable batteries.展开更多
Flexible energy storage devices are becoming indispensable new elements of wearable electronics to improve our living qualities.As the main energy storage devices,lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are gradually approaching t...Flexible energy storage devices are becoming indispensable new elements of wearable electronics to improve our living qualities.As the main energy storage devices,lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are gradually approaching their theoretical limit in terms of energy density.In recent years,lithium metal batteries(LMBs)with metallic Li as the anode are revived due to the extremely high energy density,and are considered to be one of the ideal alternatives for the next generation of flexible power supply.In this review,key technologies and scientific problems to be overcome for flexible LMBs are discussed.Then,the recent advances in flexible LMBs,including the design of flexible Li metal anodes,electrolytes,cathodes and interlayers,are summarized.In addition,we have summed up the research progress of flexible device configurations,and emphasized the importance of flexibility evaluation and functionality integration to ensure the wearing safety in complex environment.Finally,the challenges and future development of flexible LMBs are summarized and prospected.展开更多
Metal organic frameworks(MOFs) are considered as very promising candidates to build electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices such as lithium ion batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors, due to their d...Metal organic frameworks(MOFs) are considered as very promising candidates to build electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices such as lithium ion batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors, due to their diverse structure, adjustable aperture, large specific surface area and abundant active sites. Supercapacitor has been widely investigated in the past decades. Of critical importance in these devices is the electrode active materials, and this application has been intensively studied with the development of novel nanomaterials. In this review we summarize recent reports on MO Fs as electrode materials for super capacitors. Specifically,the synthesis of MOF materials for super capacitor electrodes and their performance in electrochemical energy storage are discussed. We aim to include supercapacitor electrode materials related to MOFs, such as carbon, metal and composite materials. It is proposed that MOFs play an important role in the development of a new generation of supercapacitor electrode materials. Finally, we discuss the current challenges in the field of supercapacitors, with a view towards how to address these challenges with the future development of MOFs and their derivatives.展开更多
Bromine-based flow batteries(Br-FBs)are well suitable for stationary energy storage owing to their high energy density and low cost.However,their power density and lifespan are limited by relatively low reaction kinet...Bromine-based flow batteries(Br-FBs)are well suitable for stationary energy storage owing to their high energy density and low cost.However,their power density and lifespan are limited by relatively low reaction kinetics of Br_(2)/Br-couple and serious self-discharge caused by bromine migration.Herein,lamella-like porous carbon nitride nanosheets(PCNS)with adsorption and spatial confinement effects are used to modify cathodes for Br-FBs.The large specific surface area and plentiful N-containing groups enable PCNS with excellent adsorption capacity,which captures bromine species into the pores on PCNS layers.The captured bromine species is subsequently confined in PCNS interlayers due to the strong interaction between bromine species and N-containing groups,thus effectively depressing bromine diffusion/migration.Moreover,the strong bromine adsorption capacity significantly improves the electrochemical activity of PCNS.Consequently,a zinc-bromine flow battery(ZBFB)employing PCNS-modified cathode achieves a high current density of 180 m A cm^(-2),with an ultra-high coulombic efficiency of 99.22%.It also exhibits better self-discharge performance and a long cycle life of 500 cycles.Furthermore,a complexing agent-free ZBFB is successfully realized based on the superior bromineentrapping/retaining capacity of the PCNS-modified cathode.Consequently,this work provides a promising strategy toward electrode modifications for high-performance and long-lifespan Br-FBs.展开更多
基金Supported by the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50835006)Science & Technology Support Planning Foundation of Tianjin (No. 09ZCKFGX03000)
文摘A power system with proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) was designed for thermal underwater glider.Heat generated by PEMFC is used as the propulsion power of the glider,and the electricity is used in the control and sensor system.An electric energy storage system (ESS) is required which possesses high power density with good cycle life.Ultracapacitors which exhibit high power density and cycle life are considered as energy storage devices.Simulations based on a specific voyage condition indicate that ESS with ultracapacitors has positive effects on reducing the output power demand of PEMFC and lightening the power system.Experimental results show that the state of charge (SOC) is related to the capacitance and resistance in ultracapacitor ESS.
文摘The article reviews a brief literature on the modeling of hydrogen storage device for fuel cell. Different dimensional approaches in modeling hydrogen absorption/desorption in a metal hydride reactor for use in fuel cell are summarized. Mathematical modeling equations involved are also stated. The effect of various operating parameters such as temperature, concentration, viscosity, thermal conductivity and time on the gas is also verified. The importance of various simulation software with reference to their major functions is also identified. The review concludes on the opportunities and challenges with the use of hydrogen as an alternative renewable energy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.51272235,51272237,50902123,50972130)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.LR12E02001)Qianjiang Talent Program of Zhejiang Province (Grant Nos. QJD1102007& QJD1002001)
文摘This review highlights the recent research progress on inorganic solid state energy materials in China,from synthesis and fundamental properties to their applications.It describes the significant contributions of Chinese scholars in the field of inorganic solid state chemistry and energy materials including green catalysts,fuel cells,lithium batteries,solar cells,hydrogen storage materials,thermoelectric materials,luminescent materials and superconductors,and then outlines the ongoing rapid progress of novel inorganic solid state materials and the development of reliable and reproducible preparation methods for inorganic solid state materials in China.Finally,we conclude the paper by considering future developments of inorganic solid state chemistry and energy materials in China.
文摘Layered bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3) has emerged as an important type of Li-storage material due to its high theoretical capacity and intriguing reaction mechanism. The engineering and fabrication of Bi2S3 materials with large capacity and stable cyclability via a facile approach is essential, but still remains a great challenge. Herein, we employ a one-pot hydrothermal route to fabricate carbon-coated Bi2S3 nanomeshes (Bi2S3/C) as an efficient Li-storage material. The nanomeshes serve as a highly conducting and porous scaffold facilitating electron and ion transport, while the carbon coating layer provides flexible space for efficient reduction of mechanical strain upon electrochemical cycling. Consequently, the fabricated Bi2S3/C exhibits a high and stable capacity delivery in the 0.01-2.5 V region, notably outperforming previously reported Bi2S3 materials. It is able to discharge 472 mA·h·g^-1 at 120 mA.g^-1 over 50 full cycles, and to retain 301 mA·h·g^-1 in the 40th cycle at 600 mA.g^-l, demonstrating the potential of Bi2S3 as electrode materials for rechargeable batteries.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1804138,U1904195,and 22104079)the Program for Science&Technology Innovative Research Team(20IRTSTHN007)+2 种基金the Innovation Talents(22HASTIT028)Key Scientific Research(22A150052)in the Universities of Henan Provincethe Key Science and Technology Research of Henan Province(212102210654)。
文摘Flexible energy storage devices are becoming indispensable new elements of wearable electronics to improve our living qualities.As the main energy storage devices,lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are gradually approaching their theoretical limit in terms of energy density.In recent years,lithium metal batteries(LMBs)with metallic Li as the anode are revived due to the extremely high energy density,and are considered to be one of the ideal alternatives for the next generation of flexible power supply.In this review,key technologies and scientific problems to be overcome for flexible LMBs are discussed.Then,the recent advances in flexible LMBs,including the design of flexible Li metal anodes,electrolytes,cathodes and interlayers,are summarized.In addition,we have summed up the research progress of flexible device configurations,and emphasized the importance of flexibility evaluation and functionality integration to ensure the wearing safety in complex environment.Finally,the challenges and future development of flexible LMBs are summarized and prospected.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities' through Beihang Universitythe Queensland Government through the Q-CAS Collaborative Science Fund 2016 "Graphene-Based Thin Film Supercapacitors"
文摘Metal organic frameworks(MOFs) are considered as very promising candidates to build electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices such as lithium ion batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors, due to their diverse structure, adjustable aperture, large specific surface area and abundant active sites. Supercapacitor has been widely investigated in the past decades. Of critical importance in these devices is the electrode active materials, and this application has been intensively studied with the development of novel nanomaterials. In this review we summarize recent reports on MO Fs as electrode materials for super capacitors. Specifically,the synthesis of MOF materials for super capacitor electrodes and their performance in electrochemical energy storage are discussed. We aim to include supercapacitor electrode materials related to MOFs, such as carbon, metal and composite materials. It is proposed that MOFs play an important role in the development of a new generation of supercapacitor electrode materials. Finally, we discuss the current challenges in the field of supercapacitors, with a view towards how to address these challenges with the future development of MOFs and their derivatives.
基金supported by CAS Strategic Leading Science&Technology Program(A)(XDA21070100)CAS Engineering Laboratory for Electrochemical Energy Storage(KFJ-PTXM-027)+1 种基金DICP funding(DICP I202026 DICP I201928)Liaoning Natural Science Foundation(2021-MS-024)。
文摘Bromine-based flow batteries(Br-FBs)are well suitable for stationary energy storage owing to their high energy density and low cost.However,their power density and lifespan are limited by relatively low reaction kinetics of Br_(2)/Br-couple and serious self-discharge caused by bromine migration.Herein,lamella-like porous carbon nitride nanosheets(PCNS)with adsorption and spatial confinement effects are used to modify cathodes for Br-FBs.The large specific surface area and plentiful N-containing groups enable PCNS with excellent adsorption capacity,which captures bromine species into the pores on PCNS layers.The captured bromine species is subsequently confined in PCNS interlayers due to the strong interaction between bromine species and N-containing groups,thus effectively depressing bromine diffusion/migration.Moreover,the strong bromine adsorption capacity significantly improves the electrochemical activity of PCNS.Consequently,a zinc-bromine flow battery(ZBFB)employing PCNS-modified cathode achieves a high current density of 180 m A cm^(-2),with an ultra-high coulombic efficiency of 99.22%.It also exhibits better self-discharge performance and a long cycle life of 500 cycles.Furthermore,a complexing agent-free ZBFB is successfully realized based on the superior bromineentrapping/retaining capacity of the PCNS-modified cathode.Consequently,this work provides a promising strategy toward electrode modifications for high-performance and long-lifespan Br-FBs.