The main goal of this work is to explore the possibility of using Au-modified hydroxyapatite(HA) as a potential sensor material. Tube-like HA structure was fabricated with the aid of a Nafion N-117 cation exchange mem...The main goal of this work is to explore the possibility of using Au-modified hydroxyapatite(HA) as a potential sensor material. Tube-like HA structure was fabricated with the aid of a Nafion N-117 cation exchange membrane and gold(Au) nanoparticles were added by a hydrothermal method. The morphology, structure and composition were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). The gas sensing properties were also investigated. Results show that Au nanoparticles are dispersed into the HA powder, which is tube-like, with rough inner and outer surfaces. Compared with pure HA, Au-modified HA exhibits improved sensing properties for NH_3. 5%(mass fraction) Au-modified HA shows the highest response with relatively short response/recovery time. The response is up to 79.2% when the corresponding sensor is exposed to 200×10^(-6) NH_3 at room temperature, and the response time and recovery time are 20 s and 25 s, respectively. For lower concentration, like 50×10^(-6), the response is still up to 70.8%. Good selectivity and repeatability are also observed. The sensing mechanism of high response and selectivity for NH_3 gas was also discussed. These results suggest that Au-HA composite is a promising material for NH_3 sensors operating at room temperature.展开更多
Activated carbon (AC) was fabricated by using phenolic resin as carbon source, silica gel as inorganic template, KOH as activator. The samples were analyzed by N2 adsorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cy...Activated carbon (AC) was fabricated by using phenolic resin as carbon source, silica gel as inorganic template, KOH as activator. The samples were analyzed by N2 adsorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge were used to characterize the electrochemical performance of the samples. The results showed that the pore size was mainly in the range of 0.5 9.0 nm. Supercapacitors based on the sample AC-3 have low equivalent series resistanceb (ESR) and excellent power property.展开更多
Zinc-ion capacitors(ZICs),which consist of a capacitor-type electrode and a battery-type electrode,not only possess the high power density of supercapacitors and the high energy density of batteries,but also have othe...Zinc-ion capacitors(ZICs),which consist of a capacitor-type electrode and a battery-type electrode,not only possess the high power density of supercapacitors and the high energy density of batteries,but also have other advantages such as abundant resources,high safety and environmental friendliness.However,they still face problems such as insufficient specific capacitance,a short cycling life,and narrow operating voltage and temperature ranges,which are hindering their practical use.We provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental theory of carbon-based ZICs and summarize recent research progress from three perspectives:the carbon cathode,electrolyte and zinc anode.The influence of the structure and surface chemical properties of the carbon materials on the capacitive performance of ZICs is considered together with theoretical guidance for advancing their development and practical use.展开更多
Recently,the newly booming metal halide perovskites have attracted extensive attention worldwide due to their outstanding optoelectronic performance,and are expected to be ideal candidates for photodetectors(PDs).Howe...Recently,the newly booming metal halide perovskites have attracted extensive attention worldwide due to their outstanding optoelectronic performance,and are expected to be ideal candidates for photodetectors(PDs).However,there is still lack of perovskite PDs-based imaging devices coming into commercialization stage,due to some practical reasons including toxicity brought by lead-based perovskites and the large light current fluctuations.In this paper,for the first time we fabricate a lead-free Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite PD,and build a prototype of this perovskite PD-based imaging system with diffuse reflection imaging mode.Moreover,we propose a new parameter F related to light current fluctuation to evaluate imaging performance of a PD especially for weak diffuse light condition,and prove its usability by comparison of unoptimized lead-free Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite PD and atomic layer deposition(ALD)optimized Cs3Bi2 Br9 PD.ALD-optimization can improve the quality of perovskite film and suppress the dark current and current fluctuation.Finally,we obtain satisfactory diffuse reflection images of 2D and 3D objects with wide dynamic range.Therefore,the ALD-optimized Cs3Bi2Br9PD has addressed two major concerns about perovskite PDs-based imaging devices,that may extend application of perovskite materials and improve imaging quality.展开更多
To satisfy the requirements for various electric systems and energy storage devices with both high energy density and power density as well as long lifespan, sodium-ion capacitors(SICs) consisting of battery anode and...To satisfy the requirements for various electric systems and energy storage devices with both high energy density and power density as well as long lifespan, sodium-ion capacitors(SICs) consisting of battery anode and supercapacitor cathode, have attracted much attention due to the abundant resources and low cost of sodium source. SICs bridge the gap between the batteries and the supercapacitors,which can be used as competitive candidates for large-scale energy storage. In this review, the battery-type anode materials and the capacitor-type cathode materials are classified and introduced in detail. The advantages of various electrolytes including organic electrolytes, aqueous electrolytes and ion liquid electrolytes are also discussed sequentially. In addition, from the perspective of practical value, the presentations of the SICs at the current situation and the potential application in urban rail are displayed. Finally, the challenge,future research and prospects towards the SICs are put forward.展开更多
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted substantial attention in electronic and optoelectronic applications with the superior advantages of being flexible, transparent, and highly tunable. Gapless graphene exh...Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted substantial attention in electronic and optoelectronic applications with the superior advantages of being flexible, transparent, and highly tunable. Gapless graphene exhibits ultra-broadband and fast photoresponse while the 2D semiconducting MoS2 and GaTe exhibit high sensitivity and tunable responsivity to visible light. However, the device yield and repeatability call for further improvement to achieve large-scale uniformity. Here, we report a layer-by-layer growth of wafer-scale GaTe with a high hole mobility of 28.4 cm^2/(V.s) by molecular beam epitaxy. The arrayed p-n )unctions were developed by growing few-layer GaTe directly on fhree-inch Si wafers. The resultant diodes reveal good rectifying characteristics and a high photovoltaic external quantum efficiency up to 62% at 4.8 μW under zero bias. The photocurrent reaches saturation fast enough to capture a time constant of 22 μs and shows no sign of device degradation after 1.37 million cycles of operation. Most strikingly, such high performance has been achieved across the entire wafer, making the volume production of devices accessible. Finally, several photoimages were acquired by the GaTe/Si photodiodes with reasonable contrast and spatial resolution, demonstrating the potential of integrating the 2D materials with silicon technology for novel optoelectronic devices.展开更多
Development of high-voltage electrolytes with non-flammability is significantly important for future energy storage devices.Aqueous electrolytes are inherently non-flammable,easy to handle,and their electrochemical st...Development of high-voltage electrolytes with non-flammability is significantly important for future energy storage devices.Aqueous electrolytes are inherently non-flammable,easy to handle,and their electrochemical stability windows(ESWs)can be considerably expanded by increasing electrolyte concentrations.However,further breakthroughs of their ESWs encounter bottlenecks because of the limited salt solubility,leading to that most of the high-energy anode materials can hardly function reversibly in aqueous electrolytes.Here,by introducing a non-flammable ionic liquid as co-solvent in a lithium salt/water system,we develop a"water in salt/ionic liquid"(WiSIL)electrolyte with extremely low water content.In such WiSIL electrolyte,commercial niobium pentoxide(Nb2O5)material can operate at a low potential(-1.6 V versus Ag/AgCl)and contribute its full capacity.Consequently,the resultant Nb2O5-based aqueous lithium-ion capacitor is able to operate at a high voltage of 2.8 V along with long cycling stability over 3000 cycles,and displays comparable energy and power performance(51.9 Wh kg^-1 at 0.37 kW kg^-1 and 16.4 Wh kg^-1 at 4.9 kW kg^-1)to those using non-aqueous electrolytes but with improved safety performance and manufacturing efficiency.展开更多
Conversion-type anode materials hold great potential for Li+storage applications owing to their high specific capacity,while large volume expansion and poor electrical conductivity limit their rate and cycling perform...Conversion-type anode materials hold great potential for Li+storage applications owing to their high specific capacity,while large volume expansion and poor electrical conductivity limit their rate and cycling performances.Herein,a bimetal ZnMn-based metal-organic framework(ZnMn-MOF)is engineered for in situ conversion of MnO-encapsulated porous carbon(MnO/PC)composite.The templating and activation effects of coordinated Zn endow the converted PC matrix with a highly porous structure.This enhances the compatibility of PC matrix with MnO particles,resulting in the full encapsulation of MnO particles in the PC matrix.More significantly,the PC matrix provides enough void space to buffer the volume change,which fully wraps the MnO without crack or fracture during repeated cycling.As a result,MnO/PC shows high charge storage capability,extraordinary rate performance,and long-term cycling stability at the same time.Thus MnO/PC exhibits high delithiation capacities of 768mA h g^(-1)at 0.1Ag^(-1)and 487mA h g^(-1)at a high rate of 0.7Ag^(-1),combined with an unattenuated cycling performance after 500 cycles at 0.3Ag^(-1).More significantly,MnO/PC demonstrates a well-matched performance with the capacitive activated carbon electrode in a Li-ion capacitor(LIC)full cell.LIC demonstrates a high specific energy of 153.6W h kg^(-1)at 210W kg^(-1),combined with a specific energy of 71.8W h kg^(-1)at a high specific power of 63.0kW kg^(-1).展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D) ternary materials have sprung up in a broad variety of optoelectronic applications due to their robust degree of freedom to design the physical properties of the materials through adjusting the sto...Two-dimensional(2D) ternary materials have sprung up in a broad variety of optoelectronic applications due to their robust degree of freedom to design the physical properties of the materials through adjusting the stoichiometric ratio. However, the controlled growth of high-quality 2D ternary materials with good chemical stoichiometry remains challenging, which severely impedes their further development and future device applications. Herein, we synthesize ternary Bi_(2)Te_(2)Se(BTS) flakes with a thickness down to 4 nm and a lateral dimension about 60 μm by an atmospheric-pressure solid source thermal evaporation method on a mica substrate. The phonon vibration and electrical transportation of 2D BTS are respectively investigated by temperature-dependent Raman spectrum and conductivity measurements. Furthermore, the photodetector based on 2D BTS exhibits excellent performance with a high light on/off ratio of 1300(365 nm), a wide spectral response range from 365 to 980 nm, and an ultra-fast response speed up to 2 μs. In addition, its electrical and photoelectric properties can be modulated by the gate voltage, offering an improved infrared responsivity to 2.74 A W^(-1) and an on/off ratio of 2266 under 980 nm. This work introduces an effective approach to obtain 2D BTS flakes and demonstrates their excellent prospects in optoelectronics.展开更多
Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors (Li-HECs) facilitate effective combination of the advantages of supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, challenges remain in designing and preparing suitable anode and c...Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors (Li-HECs) facilitate effective combination of the advantages of supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, challenges remain in designing and preparing suitable anode and cathode materials, which often require tedious and expensive procedures. Herein, we demonstrated that hollow N-doped carbon capsules (HNC) with and without a Fe304 nanoparticle core can respectively function as the anode and the cathode in very-high-performance Li-HECs. The Fe3Oa@NC anode exhibited a high reversible specific capacity exceeding 1530 mA h g^-1 at 100 mA g^-1 and excellent rate capability (45% capacity retention from 0.1 to 5 A g^-1) and cycle stability (〉97% retention after 100 cycles). Moreover, high rate performance was achieved in a full-cell using the HNC cathode. By combining the respective structural advantages of the components, the hybrid device with Fe3Oa@NC//HN C exhibited a remark- able energy density of 185 W h kg^-1 at a power density of 39 W kg^-1. The hybrid device furnished a battery-inaccessible power density of 28 kW kg^-1 with rapid charging/discharging within 9 s at an energy density of 95 W h kg^-1.展开更多
基金Project(51272289) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The main goal of this work is to explore the possibility of using Au-modified hydroxyapatite(HA) as a potential sensor material. Tube-like HA structure was fabricated with the aid of a Nafion N-117 cation exchange membrane and gold(Au) nanoparticles were added by a hydrothermal method. The morphology, structure and composition were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). The gas sensing properties were also investigated. Results show that Au nanoparticles are dispersed into the HA powder, which is tube-like, with rough inner and outer surfaces. Compared with pure HA, Au-modified HA exhibits improved sensing properties for NH_3. 5%(mass fraction) Au-modified HA shows the highest response with relatively short response/recovery time. The response is up to 79.2% when the corresponding sensor is exposed to 200×10^(-6) NH_3 at room temperature, and the response time and recovery time are 20 s and 25 s, respectively. For lower concentration, like 50×10^(-6), the response is still up to 70.8%. Good selectivity and repeatability are also observed. The sensing mechanism of high response and selectivity for NH_3 gas was also discussed. These results suggest that Au-HA composite is a promising material for NH_3 sensors operating at room temperature.
文摘Activated carbon (AC) was fabricated by using phenolic resin as carbon source, silica gel as inorganic template, KOH as activator. The samples were analyzed by N2 adsorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge-discharge were used to characterize the electrochemical performance of the samples. The results showed that the pore size was mainly in the range of 0.5 9.0 nm. Supercapacitors based on the sample AC-3 have low equivalent series resistanceb (ESR) and excellent power property.
文摘Zinc-ion capacitors(ZICs),which consist of a capacitor-type electrode and a battery-type electrode,not only possess the high power density of supercapacitors and the high energy density of batteries,but also have other advantages such as abundant resources,high safety and environmental friendliness.However,they still face problems such as insufficient specific capacitance,a short cycling life,and narrow operating voltage and temperature ranges,which are hindering their practical use.We provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental theory of carbon-based ZICs and summarize recent research progress from three perspectives:the carbon cathode,electrolyte and zinc anode.The influence of the structure and surface chemical properties of the carbon materials on the capacitive performance of ZICs is considered together with theoretical guidance for advancing their development and practical use.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61604061,51772135,and 61875074)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2017A020215135,2018A030310659,and 2019A1515010482)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou,China(201804010432)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M663363)。
文摘Recently,the newly booming metal halide perovskites have attracted extensive attention worldwide due to their outstanding optoelectronic performance,and are expected to be ideal candidates for photodetectors(PDs).However,there is still lack of perovskite PDs-based imaging devices coming into commercialization stage,due to some practical reasons including toxicity brought by lead-based perovskites and the large light current fluctuations.In this paper,for the first time we fabricate a lead-free Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite PD,and build a prototype of this perovskite PD-based imaging system with diffuse reflection imaging mode.Moreover,we propose a new parameter F related to light current fluctuation to evaluate imaging performance of a PD especially for weak diffuse light condition,and prove its usability by comparison of unoptimized lead-free Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite PD and atomic layer deposition(ALD)optimized Cs3Bi2 Br9 PD.ALD-optimization can improve the quality of perovskite film and suppress the dark current and current fluctuation.Finally,we obtain satisfactory diffuse reflection images of 2D and 3D objects with wide dynamic range.Therefore,the ALD-optimized Cs3Bi2Br9PD has addressed two major concerns about perovskite PDs-based imaging devices,that may extend application of perovskite materials and improve imaging quality.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51672308, 51972025 and 61888102)
文摘To satisfy the requirements for various electric systems and energy storage devices with both high energy density and power density as well as long lifespan, sodium-ion capacitors(SICs) consisting of battery anode and supercapacitor cathode, have attracted much attention due to the abundant resources and low cost of sodium source. SICs bridge the gap between the batteries and the supercapacitors,which can be used as competitive candidates for large-scale energy storage. In this review, the battery-type anode materials and the capacitor-type cathode materials are classified and introduced in detail. The advantages of various electrolytes including organic electrolytes, aqueous electrolytes and ion liquid electrolytes are also discussed sequentially. In addition, from the perspective of practical value, the presentations of the SICs at the current situation and the potential application in urban rail are displayed. Finally, the challenge,future research and prospects towards the SICs are put forward.
基金This work was supported by the National Young 1000 Talent Plan, Pujiang Talent Plan in Shanghai, National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 61322407, 11474058, and 11322441), the Chinese Na- tional Science Fund for Talent Training in Basic Science (No. J1103204), and Ten Thousand Talents Program for young talents. Part of the sample fabrication was performed at Fudan Nano-fabrication Laboratory. We acknowledge Yuanbo Zhang, Yizheng Wu, Zuimin Jiang, Likai Li, Boliang Chen for great assistance during the device fabrication and measurements.
文摘Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted substantial attention in electronic and optoelectronic applications with the superior advantages of being flexible, transparent, and highly tunable. Gapless graphene exhibits ultra-broadband and fast photoresponse while the 2D semiconducting MoS2 and GaTe exhibit high sensitivity and tunable responsivity to visible light. However, the device yield and repeatability call for further improvement to achieve large-scale uniformity. Here, we report a layer-by-layer growth of wafer-scale GaTe with a high hole mobility of 28.4 cm^2/(V.s) by molecular beam epitaxy. The arrayed p-n )unctions were developed by growing few-layer GaTe directly on fhree-inch Si wafers. The resultant diodes reveal good rectifying characteristics and a high photovoltaic external quantum efficiency up to 62% at 4.8 μW under zero bias. The photocurrent reaches saturation fast enough to capture a time constant of 22 μs and shows no sign of device degradation after 1.37 million cycles of operation. Most strikingly, such high performance has been achieved across the entire wafer, making the volume production of devices accessible. Finally, several photoimages were acquired by the GaTe/Si photodiodes with reasonable contrast and spatial resolution, demonstrating the potential of integrating the 2D materials with silicon technology for novel optoelectronic devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(21573265 and 21673263)the Zhaoqing Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(2019K038)+2 种基金the Key Cultivation Projects of the Institute in 13th Five-Yearthe Instruments Function Development&Technology Innovation Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences(2020g105)the Western Young Scholars Foundations of Chinese Academy of Sciences。
文摘Development of high-voltage electrolytes with non-flammability is significantly important for future energy storage devices.Aqueous electrolytes are inherently non-flammable,easy to handle,and their electrochemical stability windows(ESWs)can be considerably expanded by increasing electrolyte concentrations.However,further breakthroughs of their ESWs encounter bottlenecks because of the limited salt solubility,leading to that most of the high-energy anode materials can hardly function reversibly in aqueous electrolytes.Here,by introducing a non-flammable ionic liquid as co-solvent in a lithium salt/water system,we develop a"water in salt/ionic liquid"(WiSIL)electrolyte with extremely low water content.In such WiSIL electrolyte,commercial niobium pentoxide(Nb2O5)material can operate at a low potential(-1.6 V versus Ag/AgCl)and contribute its full capacity.Consequently,the resultant Nb2O5-based aqueous lithium-ion capacitor is able to operate at a high voltage of 2.8 V along with long cycling stability over 3000 cycles,and displays comparable energy and power performance(51.9 Wh kg^-1 at 0.37 kW kg^-1 and 16.4 Wh kg^-1 at 4.9 kW kg^-1)to those using non-aqueous electrolytes but with improved safety performance and manufacturing efficiency.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21905148)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019T120567 and 2017M612184)+2 种基金the 1000-Talents Planthe World-Class Discipline Programthe Taishan Scholars Advantageous and Distinctive Discipline Program of Shandong province for supporting the research team of energy storage materials.
文摘Conversion-type anode materials hold great potential for Li+storage applications owing to their high specific capacity,while large volume expansion and poor electrical conductivity limit their rate and cycling performances.Herein,a bimetal ZnMn-based metal-organic framework(ZnMn-MOF)is engineered for in situ conversion of MnO-encapsulated porous carbon(MnO/PC)composite.The templating and activation effects of coordinated Zn endow the converted PC matrix with a highly porous structure.This enhances the compatibility of PC matrix with MnO particles,resulting in the full encapsulation of MnO particles in the PC matrix.More significantly,the PC matrix provides enough void space to buffer the volume change,which fully wraps the MnO without crack or fracture during repeated cycling.As a result,MnO/PC shows high charge storage capability,extraordinary rate performance,and long-term cycling stability at the same time.Thus MnO/PC exhibits high delithiation capacities of 768mA h g^(-1)at 0.1Ag^(-1)and 487mA h g^(-1)at a high rate of 0.7Ag^(-1),combined with an unattenuated cycling performance after 500 cycles at 0.3Ag^(-1).More significantly,MnO/PC demonstrates a well-matched performance with the capacitive activated carbon electrode in a Li-ion capacitor(LIC)full cell.LIC demonstrates a high specific energy of 153.6W h kg^(-1)at 210W kg^(-1),combined with a specific energy of 71.8W h kg^(-1)at a high specific power of 63.0kW kg^(-1).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21825103)Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (2019CFA002)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2019kfy XMBZ018)。
文摘Two-dimensional(2D) ternary materials have sprung up in a broad variety of optoelectronic applications due to their robust degree of freedom to design the physical properties of the materials through adjusting the stoichiometric ratio. However, the controlled growth of high-quality 2D ternary materials with good chemical stoichiometry remains challenging, which severely impedes their further development and future device applications. Herein, we synthesize ternary Bi_(2)Te_(2)Se(BTS) flakes with a thickness down to 4 nm and a lateral dimension about 60 μm by an atmospheric-pressure solid source thermal evaporation method on a mica substrate. The phonon vibration and electrical transportation of 2D BTS are respectively investigated by temperature-dependent Raman spectrum and conductivity measurements. Furthermore, the photodetector based on 2D BTS exhibits excellent performance with a high light on/off ratio of 1300(365 nm), a wide spectral response range from 365 to 980 nm, and an ultra-fast response speed up to 2 μs. In addition, its electrical and photoelectric properties can be modulated by the gate voltage, offering an improved infrared responsivity to 2.74 A W^(-1) and an on/off ratio of 2266 under 980 nm. This work introduces an effective approach to obtain 2D BTS flakes and demonstrates their excellent prospects in optoelectronics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51601127, 21603162 and 51671145)China Post-doctoral Science Fund (2015M581304)+1 种基金Tianjin Municipal Education Commission, Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission (16ZXCLGX00120)the Fundamental Research Funds of Tianjin University of Technology
文摘Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors (Li-HECs) facilitate effective combination of the advantages of supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, challenges remain in designing and preparing suitable anode and cathode materials, which often require tedious and expensive procedures. Herein, we demonstrated that hollow N-doped carbon capsules (HNC) with and without a Fe304 nanoparticle core can respectively function as the anode and the cathode in very-high-performance Li-HECs. The Fe3Oa@NC anode exhibited a high reversible specific capacity exceeding 1530 mA h g^-1 at 100 mA g^-1 and excellent rate capability (45% capacity retention from 0.1 to 5 A g^-1) and cycle stability (〉97% retention after 100 cycles). Moreover, high rate performance was achieved in a full-cell using the HNC cathode. By combining the respective structural advantages of the components, the hybrid device with Fe3Oa@NC//HN C exhibited a remark- able energy density of 185 W h kg^-1 at a power density of 39 W kg^-1. The hybrid device furnished a battery-inaccessible power density of 28 kW kg^-1 with rapid charging/discharging within 9 s at an energy density of 95 W h kg^-1.