Self-made TiO2 nanoparticles were used as photoelectrode material of dye sensitized solar cell. The TiO2 thin film coats through spreading nanoparticles evenly onto the ITO glass via self-made spin-heat platform, and ...Self-made TiO2 nanoparticles were used as photoelectrode material of dye sensitized solar cell. The TiO2 thin film coats through spreading nanoparticles evenly onto the ITO glass via self-made spin-heat platform, and then TiO2 thin film is soaked in the dye N-719 more than 12 h to prepare the photoelectrode device. The TiO2 nanoparticles produced by electric-discharge-nanofluid-process have premium anatase crystal property, and its diameter can be controlled within a range of 20-50 nm. The surface energy zeta potential of nanofluid is from -22 mV to -28.8 mV, it is a stable particle suspension in the deionized water. A trace of surfactant Triton X-100 put upon the surface of ITO glass can produce a uniform and dense TiO2 thin film and heating up the spin platform to 200 oC is able to eliminate mixed surfac-tant. Self-made TiO2 film presents excellent dye absorption performance and even doesn't need heat treatment procedure to enhance essential property. Results of energy analysis show the thicker film structure will increase the short-circuit current density that causes higher conversion efficiency. But, as the film structure is large and thick, both the open-circuit voltage and fill factor will decline gradually to lead bad efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell.展开更多
The electric field integral equation (EFIE) combined with the multilevel fast multipole algorithm (MLFMA) is applied to analyze the radiation and impedance properties of wire antennas mounted on complex conducting pla...The electric field integral equation (EFIE) combined with the multilevel fast multipole algorithm (MLFMA) is applied to analyze the radiation and impedance properties of wire antennas mounted on complex conducting platforms to realize fast, accurate solutions. Wire, surface and junction basis functions are used to model the current distribution on the object. Application of MLFMA reduces memory requirement and computing time compared to conventional methods, such as method of moment (MOM), especially for the antenna on a large-sized platform. Generalized minimal residual (GMRES) solver with incomplete LU factorization preconditioner using a dual dropping strategy (ILUT) is applied to reduce the iterative number. Several typical numerical examples are presented to validate this algorithm and show the accuracy and computational efficiency.展开更多
The electrochemical behaviors of battery chemistry,especially the operating voltage,are greatly affected by the complex electrode/electrolyte interface,but the corresponding basis understanding is still largely unclea...The electrochemical behaviors of battery chemistry,especially the operating voltage,are greatly affected by the complex electrode/electrolyte interface,but the corresponding basis understanding is still largely unclear.Herein,the concept of regulating electrode potential by interface thermodynamics is proposed,which guides the improvement of the energy density of Zn-MnO_(2) battery.A cationic electrolyte strategy is adopted to adjust the charge density of electrical double layer,as well as entropy change caused by desolvation,thus,achieving an output voltage of 1.6 V(vs.Zn^(2+)/Zn)and a capacity of 400 mAh g^(-1).The detailed energy storage behaviors are also analyzed in terms of crystal field and energy level splitting.Furthermore,the electrolyte optimization benefits the efficient operation of Zn-MnO_(2) battery by enabling a high energy density of 532 Wh kg^(-1) based on the mass of cathode and a long cyclic life of more than 500 cycles.This work provides a path for designing high-energy-density aqueous battery via electrolyte strategy,which is expected to be extended to other battery systems.展开更多
Along with the explosive growth in the market of new energy electric vehicles,the demand for Li-ion batteries(LIBs)has correspondingly expanded.Given the limited life of LIBs,numbers of spent LIBs are bound to be prod...Along with the explosive growth in the market of new energy electric vehicles,the demand for Li-ion batteries(LIBs)has correspondingly expanded.Given the limited life of LIBs,numbers of spent LIBs are bound to be produced.Because of the severe threats and challenges of spent LIBs to the environment,resources,and global sustainable development,the recycling and reuse of spent LIBs have become urgent.Herein,we propose a novel green and efficient direct recycling method,which realizes the concurrent reuse of LiFePO_(4)(LFP)cathode and graphite anode from spent LFP batteries.By optimizing the proportion of LFP and graphite,a hybrid LFP/graphite(LFPG)cathode was designed for a new type of dualion battery(DIB)that can achieve co-participation in the storage of both anions and cations.The hybrid LFPG cathode combines the excellent stability of LFP and the high conductivity of graphite to exhibit an extraordinary electrochemical performance.The best compound,i.e.,LFP:graphite=3:1,with the highest reversible capacity(~130 mAhg^(-1) at 25 mAg^(-1)),high voltage platform of 4.95 V,and outstanding cycle performance,was achieved.The specific diffusion behavior of Li^(+) and PF_(6)^(-) in the hybrid cathode was studied using electrode kinetic tests,further clarifying the working mechanism of DIBs.This study provides a new strategy toward the large-scale recycling of positive and negative electrodes of spent LIBs and establishes a precedent for designing new hybrid cathode materials for DIBs with superior performance using spent LIBs.展开更多
文摘Self-made TiO2 nanoparticles were used as photoelectrode material of dye sensitized solar cell. The TiO2 thin film coats through spreading nanoparticles evenly onto the ITO glass via self-made spin-heat platform, and then TiO2 thin film is soaked in the dye N-719 more than 12 h to prepare the photoelectrode device. The TiO2 nanoparticles produced by electric-discharge-nanofluid-process have premium anatase crystal property, and its diameter can be controlled within a range of 20-50 nm. The surface energy zeta potential of nanofluid is from -22 mV to -28.8 mV, it is a stable particle suspension in the deionized water. A trace of surfactant Triton X-100 put upon the surface of ITO glass can produce a uniform and dense TiO2 thin film and heating up the spin platform to 200 oC is able to eliminate mixed surfac-tant. Self-made TiO2 film presents excellent dye absorption performance and even doesn't need heat treatment procedure to enhance essential property. Results of energy analysis show the thicker film structure will increase the short-circuit current density that causes higher conversion efficiency. But, as the film structure is large and thick, both the open-circuit voltage and fill factor will decline gradually to lead bad efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell.
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (60431010).
文摘The electric field integral equation (EFIE) combined with the multilevel fast multipole algorithm (MLFMA) is applied to analyze the radiation and impedance properties of wire antennas mounted on complex conducting platforms to realize fast, accurate solutions. Wire, surface and junction basis functions are used to model the current distribution on the object. Application of MLFMA reduces memory requirement and computing time compared to conventional methods, such as method of moment (MOM), especially for the antenna on a large-sized platform. Generalized minimal residual (GMRES) solver with incomplete LU factorization preconditioner using a dual dropping strategy (ILUT) is applied to reduce the iterative number. Several typical numerical examples are presented to validate this algorithm and show the accuracy and computational efficiency.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072411,51932011)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(2021JJ20060)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(2021zzts0093)。
文摘The electrochemical behaviors of battery chemistry,especially the operating voltage,are greatly affected by the complex electrode/electrolyte interface,but the corresponding basis understanding is still largely unclear.Herein,the concept of regulating electrode potential by interface thermodynamics is proposed,which guides the improvement of the energy density of Zn-MnO_(2) battery.A cationic electrolyte strategy is adopted to adjust the charge density of electrical double layer,as well as entropy change caused by desolvation,thus,achieving an output voltage of 1.6 V(vs.Zn^(2+)/Zn)and a capacity of 400 mAh g^(-1).The detailed energy storage behaviors are also analyzed in terms of crystal field and energy level splitting.Furthermore,the electrolyte optimization benefits the efficient operation of Zn-MnO_(2) battery by enabling a high energy density of 532 Wh kg^(-1) based on the mass of cathode and a long cyclic life of more than 500 cycles.This work provides a path for designing high-energy-density aqueous battery via electrolyte strategy,which is expected to be extended to other battery systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52173246 and 91963118)the 111 Project(B13013)。
文摘Along with the explosive growth in the market of new energy electric vehicles,the demand for Li-ion batteries(LIBs)has correspondingly expanded.Given the limited life of LIBs,numbers of spent LIBs are bound to be produced.Because of the severe threats and challenges of spent LIBs to the environment,resources,and global sustainable development,the recycling and reuse of spent LIBs have become urgent.Herein,we propose a novel green and efficient direct recycling method,which realizes the concurrent reuse of LiFePO_(4)(LFP)cathode and graphite anode from spent LFP batteries.By optimizing the proportion of LFP and graphite,a hybrid LFP/graphite(LFPG)cathode was designed for a new type of dualion battery(DIB)that can achieve co-participation in the storage of both anions and cations.The hybrid LFPG cathode combines the excellent stability of LFP and the high conductivity of graphite to exhibit an extraordinary electrochemical performance.The best compound,i.e.,LFP:graphite=3:1,with the highest reversible capacity(~130 mAhg^(-1) at 25 mAg^(-1)),high voltage platform of 4.95 V,and outstanding cycle performance,was achieved.The specific diffusion behavior of Li^(+) and PF_(6)^(-) in the hybrid cathode was studied using electrode kinetic tests,further clarifying the working mechanism of DIBs.This study provides a new strategy toward the large-scale recycling of positive and negative electrodes of spent LIBs and establishes a precedent for designing new hybrid cathode materials for DIBs with superior performance using spent LIBs.