含有四苯基乙烯基团的记忆材料研究进展

四苯基乙烯基团由于其独特的光学性能和空间结构而备受关注。随着研究的不断深入,研究人员将其引入光学存储、形变存储和电学存储等领域,进一步探究物质结构与材料性能的关系。本文简要介绍含有四苯基乙烯基团的分子在三大存储领域的研究进展,为后续的相关研究提供借鉴。

Organic,Bistable Devices with AgTCNQ Charge Transfer Complex by Vacuum Co-Deposition

The AgTCNQ thin-film was prepared by vacuum vapor co-deposition and characterized by infrared spectral analysis,and then a uniform AgTCNQ （TCNQ-- 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane） thin-film layer was sandwiched in a Ti/AgTCNQ/Ati crossbar structure array as organic bistable devices （OBD）.A reversible and reproducible memory switching property,caused by intermolecular charge transfer （CT） in the AgTCNQ thin-film, was observed in the organic bista- ble devices. The positive threshold voltage from the high impedance state to the low impedance was about 3.8-5V, with the reverse phenomenon occurring at a negative voltage of - 3.5- - 4. 4V,lower than that with a CuTCNQ active layer. The crossbar array of OBDs with AgTCNQ is promising for nonvolatile organic memory applications.

Supported dual-atom catalysts: Preparation, characterization, and potential applications

Developing sustainable and clean electrochemical energy conversion technologies is a crucial step in addressing the challenges of energy shortage and environmental pollution. Exploring and developing new electrocatalysts with excellent performance and low cost will facilitate the commercial use of these energy conversion technologies. Recently, dual-atom catalysts(DACs) have attracted considerable research interest since they exhibit higher metal atom loading and more flexible active sites compared to single-atom catalysts(SACs). In this paper, the latest preparation methods and characterization techniques of DACs are systematically reviewed. The advantages of homonuclear and heteronuclear DACs and the catalytic mechanism and identification technologies between the two DACs are highlighted. The current applications of DACs in the field of electrocatalysis are summarized. The development opportunities and challenges of DACs in the future are prospected. The ultimate goal is to provide new ideas for the preparation of new catalysts with excellent properties by customizing diatomic catalysts for electrochemical applications.

Washing effect on properties of Li Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.15)Al_(0.05)O_2 cathode material by ethanol solvent

Different LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 cathode materials were washed by ethanol solvent. Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy（ICP-AES）, Fourier transformed infrared（FTIR） spectrum, X-ray diffraction（XRD）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, charge-discharge test and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy（EIS） were used to evaluate the elemental contents, structures, morphologies and electrochemical properties of samples. The results show that ethanol washing can remove effectively the synthetic residues LiOH/Li2 O on the freshly-prepared LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 and make the sample much more resistant to H2O and CO2, without destroying its bulk structure, surface morphology and electrochemical performances. Moreover, the discharge specific capacity and cycle performance of LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 after storage in air with a relative humidity of 80% for three months are improved by immediate ethanol washing.

Process Engineering Considerations of Electrochemical Storage

Thermodynamically, electric storages can be generally characterized as a type of regenerative machines able to operate in a work and a power machine mode. A consideration of the concentration term of the Nernst equation already shows a first principal difference between batch and flow processes, because the reaction coordinate depends on time for batch processes and on the flow coordinate for flow processes. Ionic substances may be stored within a volume surrounding the electrodes or on the surface of the electrodes itself. The volume concentrations of the reactants are thus a determining parameter of electrochemical storage beside voltage and the ratio of released electrons per reacting reference substance. Surface storage allows only batch processes while volume storage allows batch and flow processes. This characterization identifies the benefits of certain reactions regarding mass and volume related energy density in a simple way at a very early stage of development. It also allows a simple calculation of possible discharging times.

Advances of graphene application in electrode materials for lithium ion batteries

The demands for better energy storage devices due to fast development of electric vehicles(EVs) have raised increasing attention on lithium ion batteries(LIBs) with high power and energy densities. In this paper, we provide an overview of recent progress in graphene-based electrode materials. Graphene with its great electrical conductivity and mechanical properties have apparently improved the performance of traditional electrode materials. The methods and electrochemical properties of advanced graphene composite as cathode and anode for LIBs are reviewed. Two novel kinds of graphene hybrid materials are specially highlighted: three-dimensional porous and flexible binder-free graphene-based materials. Challenges for LIBs and future research trend in the development of high-performance electrode materials are further discussed.

The strategies of advanced cathode composites for lithium-sulfur batteries

Lithium-sulfur batteries have been widely nominated as one of the most promising next-generation electrochemical storage systems due to its low cost, high capacity and energy density. However, its practical application is still hindered by poor cycling lifetime, low Coulombic efficiency, instability and small scales. In the last decade, the electrochemical performances of the lithium-sulfur batteries have been improved by developing various novel nanoarchitectures as qualified hosts, and enhancing the sulfur loading with effective encapsulating strategies. The review summarizes the major sulfur cooperating strategies of cathodes based on background and latest progress of the lithium-sulfur batteries. The novel cooperating strategies of physical techniques and chemical synthesis techniques are discussed in detail. Based on the rich chemistry of sulfur, we paid more attention to the highlights of sulfur encapsulating strategies. Furthermore, the critical research directions in the coming future are proposed in the conclusion and outlook section.

Two-dimensional Ni（OH）2 nanoplates for flexible on-chip m icrosu pe rcapac itors

On-chip microsupercapacitors （MSCs） compatible with on-chip geometries of integrated circuits can be used either as a separate power supply in microelectronic devices or as an energy storage or energy receptor accessory unit. In this work, we report the fabrication of flexible two-dimensional Ni（OH）2 nanoplates-based MSCs, which achieved a specific capacitance of 8.80 F/cm^3 at the scan rates of 100 mV/s, losing only 0.20% of its original value after 10,000 charge/discharge cycles. Besides, the MSCs reached an energy density of 0.59 mWh/cm^3 and a power density up to 1.80 W/cm^3, which is comparable to traditional carbon-based devices. The flexible MSCs exhibited good electrochemical stability when subjected to bending at various conditions, illustrating the promising application as electrodes for wearable energy storage.

Electrochemical energy storage applications of “pristine” graphene produced by non-oxidative routes

Graphene is a promising material as both active components and additives in electrochemical energy storage devices. The properties of graphene strongly depend on the fabrication methods. The applications of reduced graphene oxide as electrode materials have been well studied and reviewed, but the using of "pristine" graphene as electrode material for energy storage is still a new topic. In this paper, we review state-of-the-art progress in the fabrication of "pristine" graphene by different methods and the electrochemical performance of graphene-based electrodes. The achievements in this area will be summarized and compared with the graphene oxide route in terms of cost, scalability, material properties and performances, and the challenges in these methods will be discussed as well.

Revealing interfacial space charge storage of Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+)by operando magnetometry

Interfacial space charge storage between ionic and electronic conductor is a promising scheme to further improve energy and power density of alkali metal ion batteries(AMIBs).However,the general behavior of space charge storage in AMIBs has been less investigated experimentally,mostly due to the complicated electrochemical behavior and lack of proper characterization techniques.Here,we use operando magnetometry to verify that in FeSe_(2)AMIBs,abundant Li^(+)/Na^(+)/K^(+)(M^(+))can be stored at M_(2)Se phase while electrons accumulate at Fe nanoparticles,forming interfacial space charge layers.Magnetic and dynamics tests further demonstrate that with increasing ionic radius from Li^(+),Na^(+)to K^(+),the reaction kinetics can be hindered,resulting in limited Fe formation and reduced space charge storage capacity.This work lays solid foundation for studying the complex interfacial effect in electrochemical processes and designing advanced energy storage devices with substantial capacity and considerable power density.

The effect of electric charge on the mechanical properties of graphene

The effect of electric charge on the mechanical properties of graphene under tensile loading is investigated by using molecular dynamics method.A modified atomistic moment method based on the classical electrostatics theory is proposed to obtain the distribution of extra charges induced by an external electric field and net electric charges stored in graphene.The electrostatic interactions between charged atoms are calculated using the coulomb law.The results show that the Young's modulus and the critical fracture stress under uniaxial tension decrease with the increase of electric potential and net charges on graphene.The failure of graphene induced by electric charges is found to be controlled by charge level.The results indicate that the carbon-carbon bonds at the edge of graphene will break first.