CoAl LDHs with different molar ratio of Ni have been prepared by chemical co -precipitation method.XRD results show that these materials have layered struc tures.Electrochemical tests show that Co(Ni)Al LDHs as electr...CoAl LDHs with different molar ratio of Ni have been prepared by chemical co -precipitation method.XRD results show that these materials have layered struc tures.Electrochemical tests show that Co(Ni)Al LDHs as electrode material hav e typical capacit ive properties in a wide voltage range of0.0to0.6V;Co(Ni)Al LDH(Ni∶Co =4∶6)as an electrode material has the highest capacitance of960F · g -1 and good cycling performance.But the poor capacitive properties of NiAl LDH electrode are showed in a narrow voltage range of0.3to0.55V.展开更多
In order to improve the electrochemical performance of polyoxomolybdate Na3[AlMo6O24H6](NAM) as the cathode material of lithium ion battery, the NAM materials with small particle size were synthesized by elevatingth...In order to improve the electrochemical performance of polyoxomolybdate Na3[AlMo6O24H6](NAM) as the cathode material of lithium ion battery, the NAM materials with small particle size were synthesized by elevatingthe synthesistemperaturein the solution.The as-prepared NAM materials were investigated by FT-IR, XRD, SEM and EIS. Their discharge-charge and cycle performance were also tested. The resultsshowthat the particle size decreasesto less than10μm at the temperature ofhigher than 40℃.When synthesized at 80℃,the NAMwiththe smallest particle size (-3μm)exhibitsthe best electrochemical performance such ashigh initial discharge capacity of 409 mA·h/gandcoulombic efficiency of 95% in the first cycle at 0.04C.展开更多
Al-Zn-Mg alloys with different Zn/Mg mass ratios were evaluated as sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection of carbon steel in 3.5 wt.%Na Cl solution.The anodes were fabricated from pure Al,Zn and Mg metals using ca...Al-Zn-Mg alloys with different Zn/Mg mass ratios were evaluated as sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection of carbon steel in 3.5 wt.%Na Cl solution.The anodes were fabricated from pure Al,Zn and Mg metals using casting technique.Optical microscopy,SEM-EDS,XRD and electrochemical techniques were used.The results indicated that with decreasing Zn/Mg mass ratio,the grain size ofα(Al)and the particle size of the precipitates decreased while the volume fraction of the precipitates increased.The anode with Zn/Mg mass ratio>4.0 exhibited the lowest corrosion rate,while the anode with Zn/Mg mass ratio<0.62 gave the highest corrosion rate and provided the highest cathodic protection efficiency for carbon steel(AISI 1018).Furthermore,the results showed that the anode with Zn/Mg mass ratio<0.62 exhibited a porous corrosion product compared to the other anodes.展开更多
The graphite was modified by mild oxidation, and the effects of modification temperature and soaking time on the characteristics of graphite were investigated. The structure and characteristics of the graphite were de...The graphite was modified by mild oxidation, and the effects of modification temperature and soaking time on the characteristics of graphite were investigated. The structure and characteristics of the graphite were determined by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, BET surface area, particle size analysis and electrochemical measurements. The results show that the modified graphite has a better-developed crystallite structure, larger average particle diameter, smaller surface area, and better electrochemical characteristics than the untrented graphite. The sample mild-oxidized at 600℃ for 3h has the best electrochemical performances with a reversible capacity of 304.5mA·h/g, a irreversible capacity of 66.4mA·h/g, and a initial coulombic efficiency of 82.1%. The charge/discharge properties and a cycling stability of the prototype lithium ion batteries with modified graphite as anodes are improved. Its capacity retention ratio at the 200th cycle is enhanced from 66.75% to 90.15%.展开更多
The commercialized lithium secondary cells need the electrode materials with high speeific capacity, lower pollution and lower price. Certain industrial materials ( NiSO_4, CoSO_4 , LiOH·H_2O)were used to synthes...The commercialized lithium secondary cells need the electrode materials with high speeific capacity, lower pollution and lower price. Certain industrial materials ( NiSO_4, CoSO_4 , LiOH·H_2O)were used to synthesize Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.2)(OH)_2 of a stratified structure, when various synthesis conditions such as pH, reaction temperature et al. were controlled strictly. After LiOH·H_2O and Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.2) (OH)_2were calcinated in air atmosphere, LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O_2 positive electrode materials with good layered crystal structure was obtained. Tests showed that the optimal calcination temperature in air atmosphere was about at 720℃ and LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O_2 synthesized in the above conditions had good electrochemical properties and a low cost. The first specific: discharge capacity of the material was 186 mAh/g, and the specific discharge capacity was 175 mAh/g after 50 cycles at a 0.2C rate, between 3.0~4.2 V with a discharge deterioration ratio of 0.22% each cycle. Tests showed that LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O_2 positive electrode materials was a promising candidate to replace the commereialized LiCoO_2 for lithium secondary batteries.展开更多
Sodium manganese oxides,NaxMnO2+δ(x = 0.4,0.5,0.6,0.7,1.0;δ = 0-0.3),were synthesized by solid-state reaction routine combined with sol-gel process.The structure,morphology and electrochemical performances of as-pre...Sodium manganese oxides,NaxMnO2+δ(x = 0.4,0.5,0.6,0.7,1.0;δ = 0-0.3),were synthesized by solid-state reaction routine combined with sol-gel process.The structure,morphology and electrochemical performances of as-prepared samples were characterized by XRD,SEM,CV,EIS and galvanostatic charge/discharge experiments.It is found that Na0.6MnO2+δ and Na0.7MnO2+δ have high discharge capacity and good cycle performance.At a current density of 25 mA/g at the cutoff voltage of 2.0-4.3 V,Na0.6MnO2+δ gives the second discharge capacity of 188 mA·h/g and remains 77.9% of second discharge capacity after 40 cycles.Na0.7MnO2+δ exhibits the second discharge capacity of 176 mA·h/g and shows better cyclic stability;the capacity retention after 40 cycles is close to 85.5%.Even when the current density increases to 250 mA/g,the discharge capacity of Na0.7MnO2+δ still approaches to 107 mA·h/g after 40 cycles.展开更多
The mesoscopic nonlinear inductance-capacitance circuit is a typical anharmonie oscillator, due to diodes included in the circuit. In this paper, using the advanced quantum theory of mesoseopie circuits, which based o...The mesoscopic nonlinear inductance-capacitance circuit is a typical anharmonie oscillator, due to diodes included in the circuit. In this paper, using the advanced quantum theory of mesoseopie circuits, which based on the fundamental fact that the electric charge takes discrete value, the diode included mesoscopic circuit is firstly studied. Schrodinger equation of the system is a four-order difference equation in p rep asentation. Using the extended perturbative method, the detail energy spectrum and wave functions axe obtained and verified, as an application of the results, the current quantum fluctuation in the ground state is calculated. Diode is a basis component in a circuit, its quantization would popularize the quantum theory of mesoscopie circuits. The methods to solve the high order difference equation are helpful to the application of mesoscopic quantum theory.展开更多
Tin films on copper substrate, obtained by electrodeposition procedure, were structural and electrochemical characterized. In particular to investigate the possibility to use such metal as possible negative electrode ...Tin films on copper substrate, obtained by electrodeposition procedure, were structural and electrochemical characterized. In particular to investigate the possibility to use such metal as possible negative electrode in Na+ rechargeable batteries, EPS (electrochemical potential spectroscopy) and galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling of the electrodes were investigated, at room temperature in organic electrolyte. Three crystalline and one amorphous phases were identified as well as high discharge capacity (738 mAb/g) was obtained after 4 cycles. Unfortunately material fading, due to the internal stress during sodiation/desodiation process, causes poor cyclability.展开更多
The PN junction photodiode is fabricated with high resistivity P-type silicon ( ρ =12 000 Ω·cm).The experimental C-V curves with and without laser radiation were measured.The relative change of capacitanc...The PN junction photodiode is fabricated with high resistivity P-type silicon ( ρ =12 000 Ω·cm).The experimental C-V curves with and without laser radiation were measured.The relative change of capacitance can be greater than 100%,which is much greater than the relative change for low resistivity P-type silicon.The relative change of capacitance with and without laser radiation at zero bias is 121.7%.展开更多
The synthesis, structure and performance of Li2Mg0.15Mn0.4Co0.45SiO4/C cathode material were studied. The Li2Mg0.15Mn0.4Co0.45SiO4/C solid solution with orthorhombic unit cell (space group Pmn21) was synthesized suc...The synthesis, structure and performance of Li2Mg0.15Mn0.4Co0.45SiO4/C cathode material were studied. The Li2Mg0.15Mn0.4Co0.45SiO4/C solid solution with orthorhombic unit cell (space group Pmn21) was synthesized successfully by combination of wet process and solid-state reaction at high temperature, and its electrochemical performance was investigated primarily. Li2Mg0.15Mn0.4Co0.45SiO4/C composite materials deliver a charge capacity of 302 mA-h/g and a discharge capacity of 171 mA.h/g in the first cycle. The discharge capacity is stabilized at about 100 mA-h/g after 10 cycles at a current density of 10 mA/g in the voltage of 1.5-4.8 V vs Li/Li^+. The results show that Mg-substitution for the Co ions in Li2Mn0.4Co0.6SiO4 improves the stabilization of initial structure and the electrochemical nerformance.展开更多
The investigation on the cathode material of potassium ion batteries(PIBs),one of the most promising alternatives to lithium ion batteries,is of great significance.Potassium vanadium fluorophosphate(KVPO4F)with a high...The investigation on the cathode material of potassium ion batteries(PIBs),one of the most promising alternatives to lithium ion batteries,is of great significance.Potassium vanadium fluorophosphate(KVPO4F)with a high working voltage is an appealing cathode candidate for PIBs,while the poor cycling performance and low electronic conductivity dramatically hinder the application.Herein,a plum pudding model inspired three-dimensional amorphous carbon network modified KVPO4F composite(KVPO4F@3DC)is successfully designed in this study to tackle these problems.In the composite,KVPO4F particles are homogeneously wrapped by a layer of amorphous carbon and bridged by crosslinked large area carbon sheets.As the cathode for PIBs,the KVPO4F@3DC composite exhibits a high average operating voltage about 4.10 V with a super-high discharge capacity of 102.96 mAh g^-1 at 20 mA g^-1.An excellent long cycle stability with a capacity retention of 85.4%over 550 cycles at 500 mA g^-1 is achieved.In addition,it maintains 83.6%of its initial capacity at 50 mA g^-1 after 100 cycles at 55℃.The design of KVPO4F@3DC with plum pudding structure provides facilitative electron conductive network and stable electrode/electrode interface for electrode,successfully innovating an ultra-stable and high-performance cathode material for potassium ion batteries.展开更多
Aqueous Zn-ion batteries(AZIBs)are one of the promising battery technologies for the green energy storage and electric vehicles.As one attractive cathode material for AZIBs,α-MnO2 materials exhibit superior electroch...Aqueous Zn-ion batteries(AZIBs)are one of the promising battery technologies for the green energy storage and electric vehicles.As one attractive cathode material for AZIBs,α-MnO2 materials exhibit superior electrochemical properties.However,their long-term reversibility is still in great suspense.Considering the decisive effect of the structure and morphology on theα-MnO2 materials,hierarchicalα-MnO2 materials would be promising to improve the cycle performance of AZIB.Here,we synthesized theα-MnO2 urchin-like microspheres(AUM)via a self-assembled method.The porous microspheres composed of one-dimensionalα-MnO2 nanofibers with high crystallinity,which improved the surface area and active sites for Zn2+intercalation.The AUM-based AZIB realized a high initial capacity of 308.0 mA hg-1,and the highest energy density was 396.7 W hkg-1.The kinetics investigation confirmed the high capacitive contribution and fast ion diffusion of the AUM.Ex-situ XRD measurement further verified the synergistic insertion/extraction of H+and Zn2+ions during the charge/discharge process.The superiority of the AUM guaranteed good electrochemical performance and reversible phase evolution,and this application would promote the follow-up research on the advanced AZIB.展开更多
We report a facile, two-step hydrothermal synthesis of a novel Co304/a-Fe2O3 branched nanowire heterostructure, which can serve as a good candidate for lithium-ion battery anodes with high Li+ storage capacity and st...We report a facile, two-step hydrothermal synthesis of a novel Co304/a-Fe2O3 branched nanowire heterostructure, which can serve as a good candidate for lithium-ion battery anodes with high Li+ storage capacity and stability. The single-crystalline, primary C0304 nanowire trunk arrays directly grown on Ti substrates allow for efficient electrical and ionic transport. The secondary a-Fe2O3 branches provide enhanced surface area and high theoretical Li+ storage capacity, and can also serve as volume spacers between neighboring Co3O4 NW arrays to maintain electrolyte penetration as well as reduce the aggregation during Li+ intercalation, thus leading to improved electrochemical energy storage performance.展开更多
文摘CoAl LDHs with different molar ratio of Ni have been prepared by chemical co -precipitation method.XRD results show that these materials have layered struc tures.Electrochemical tests show that Co(Ni)Al LDHs as electrode material hav e typical capacit ive properties in a wide voltage range of0.0to0.6V;Co(Ni)Al LDH(Ni∶Co =4∶6)as an electrode material has the highest capacitance of960F · g -1 and good cycling performance.But the poor capacitive properties of NiAl LDH electrode are showed in a narrow voltage range of0.3to0.55V.
文摘In order to improve the electrochemical performance of polyoxomolybdate Na3[AlMo6O24H6](NAM) as the cathode material of lithium ion battery, the NAM materials with small particle size were synthesized by elevatingthe synthesistemperaturein the solution.The as-prepared NAM materials were investigated by FT-IR, XRD, SEM and EIS. Their discharge-charge and cycle performance were also tested. The resultsshowthat the particle size decreasesto less than10μm at the temperature ofhigher than 40℃.When synthesized at 80℃,the NAMwiththe smallest particle size (-3μm)exhibitsthe best electrochemical performance such ashigh initial discharge capacity of 409 mA·h/gandcoulombic efficiency of 95% in the first cycle at 0.04C.
文摘Al-Zn-Mg alloys with different Zn/Mg mass ratios were evaluated as sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection of carbon steel in 3.5 wt.%Na Cl solution.The anodes were fabricated from pure Al,Zn and Mg metals using casting technique.Optical microscopy,SEM-EDS,XRD and electrochemical techniques were used.The results indicated that with decreasing Zn/Mg mass ratio,the grain size ofα(Al)and the particle size of the precipitates decreased while the volume fraction of the precipitates increased.The anode with Zn/Mg mass ratio>4.0 exhibited the lowest corrosion rate,while the anode with Zn/Mg mass ratio<0.62 gave the highest corrosion rate and provided the highest cathodic protection efficiency for carbon steel(AISI 1018).Furthermore,the results showed that the anode with Zn/Mg mass ratio<0.62 exhibited a porous corrosion product compared to the other anodes.
基金Project (2002 87) surported by Key Problem Study Plan of Science and Technology of Hunan Province
文摘The graphite was modified by mild oxidation, and the effects of modification temperature and soaking time on the characteristics of graphite were investigated. The structure and characteristics of the graphite were determined by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, BET surface area, particle size analysis and electrochemical measurements. The results show that the modified graphite has a better-developed crystallite structure, larger average particle diameter, smaller surface area, and better electrochemical characteristics than the untrented graphite. The sample mild-oxidized at 600℃ for 3h has the best electrochemical performances with a reversible capacity of 304.5mA·h/g, a irreversible capacity of 66.4mA·h/g, and a initial coulombic efficiency of 82.1%. The charge/discharge properties and a cycling stability of the prototype lithium ion batteries with modified graphite as anodes are improved. Its capacity retention ratio at the 200th cycle is enhanced from 66.75% to 90.15%.
文摘The commercialized lithium secondary cells need the electrode materials with high speeific capacity, lower pollution and lower price. Certain industrial materials ( NiSO_4, CoSO_4 , LiOH·H_2O)were used to synthesize Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.2)(OH)_2 of a stratified structure, when various synthesis conditions such as pH, reaction temperature et al. were controlled strictly. After LiOH·H_2O and Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.2) (OH)_2were calcinated in air atmosphere, LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O_2 positive electrode materials with good layered crystal structure was obtained. Tests showed that the optimal calcination temperature in air atmosphere was about at 720℃ and LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O_2 synthesized in the above conditions had good electrochemical properties and a low cost. The first specific: discharge capacity of the material was 186 mAh/g, and the specific discharge capacity was 175 mAh/g after 50 cycles at a 0.2C rate, between 3.0~4.2 V with a discharge deterioration ratio of 0.22% each cycle. Tests showed that LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O_2 positive electrode materials was a promising candidate to replace the commereialized LiCoO_2 for lithium secondary batteries.
基金Project(20871101) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(08A067) supported by Research Foundation of Education Bureau of Hunan Province,China
文摘Sodium manganese oxides,NaxMnO2+δ(x = 0.4,0.5,0.6,0.7,1.0;δ = 0-0.3),were synthesized by solid-state reaction routine combined with sol-gel process.The structure,morphology and electrochemical performances of as-prepared samples were characterized by XRD,SEM,CV,EIS and galvanostatic charge/discharge experiments.It is found that Na0.6MnO2+δ and Na0.7MnO2+δ have high discharge capacity and good cycle performance.At a current density of 25 mA/g at the cutoff voltage of 2.0-4.3 V,Na0.6MnO2+δ gives the second discharge capacity of 188 mA·h/g and remains 77.9% of second discharge capacity after 40 cycles.Na0.7MnO2+δ exhibits the second discharge capacity of 176 mA·h/g and shows better cyclic stability;the capacity retention after 40 cycles is close to 85.5%.Even when the current density increases to 250 mA/g,the discharge capacity of Na0.7MnO2+δ still approaches to 107 mA·h/g after 40 cycles.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.10575028
文摘The mesoscopic nonlinear inductance-capacitance circuit is a typical anharmonie oscillator, due to diodes included in the circuit. In this paper, using the advanced quantum theory of mesoseopie circuits, which based on the fundamental fact that the electric charge takes discrete value, the diode included mesoscopic circuit is firstly studied. Schrodinger equation of the system is a four-order difference equation in p rep asentation. Using the extended perturbative method, the detail energy spectrum and wave functions axe obtained and verified, as an application of the results, the current quantum fluctuation in the ground state is calculated. Diode is a basis component in a circuit, its quantization would popularize the quantum theory of mesoscopie circuits. The methods to solve the high order difference equation are helpful to the application of mesoscopic quantum theory.
文摘Tin films on copper substrate, obtained by electrodeposition procedure, were structural and electrochemical characterized. In particular to investigate the possibility to use such metal as possible negative electrode in Na+ rechargeable batteries, EPS (electrochemical potential spectroscopy) and galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling of the electrodes were investigated, at room temperature in organic electrolyte. Three crystalline and one amorphous phases were identified as well as high discharge capacity (738 mAb/g) was obtained after 4 cycles. Unfortunately material fading, due to the internal stress during sodiation/desodiation process, causes poor cyclability.
文摘The PN junction photodiode is fabricated with high resistivity P-type silicon ( ρ =12 000 Ω·cm).The experimental C-V curves with and without laser radiation were measured.The relative change of capacitance can be greater than 100%,which is much greater than the relative change for low resistivity P-type silicon.The relative change of capacitance with and without laser radiation at zero bias is 121.7%.
基金Project(10B054)supported by Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,ChinaProjects(2011GK2002,2011FJ3160)supported by the Planned Science and Technology Program of Hunan Province,China
文摘The synthesis, structure and performance of Li2Mg0.15Mn0.4Co0.45SiO4/C cathode material were studied. The Li2Mg0.15Mn0.4Co0.45SiO4/C solid solution with orthorhombic unit cell (space group Pmn21) was synthesized successfully by combination of wet process and solid-state reaction at high temperature, and its electrochemical performance was investigated primarily. Li2Mg0.15Mn0.4Co0.45SiO4/C composite materials deliver a charge capacity of 302 mA-h/g and a discharge capacity of 171 mA.h/g in the first cycle. The discharge capacity is stabilized at about 100 mA-h/g after 10 cycles at a current density of 10 mA/g in the voltage of 1.5-4.8 V vs Li/Li^+. The results show that Mg-substitution for the Co ions in Li2Mn0.4Co0.6SiO4 improves the stabilization of initial structure and the electrochemical nerformance.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51672078 and 21473052)Hunan University State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body Independent Research Project(71675004)Hunan Youth Talents(2016RS3025)。
文摘The investigation on the cathode material of potassium ion batteries(PIBs),one of the most promising alternatives to lithium ion batteries,is of great significance.Potassium vanadium fluorophosphate(KVPO4F)with a high working voltage is an appealing cathode candidate for PIBs,while the poor cycling performance and low electronic conductivity dramatically hinder the application.Herein,a plum pudding model inspired three-dimensional amorphous carbon network modified KVPO4F composite(KVPO4F@3DC)is successfully designed in this study to tackle these problems.In the composite,KVPO4F particles are homogeneously wrapped by a layer of amorphous carbon and bridged by crosslinked large area carbon sheets.As the cathode for PIBs,the KVPO4F@3DC composite exhibits a high average operating voltage about 4.10 V with a super-high discharge capacity of 102.96 mAh g^-1 at 20 mA g^-1.An excellent long cycle stability with a capacity retention of 85.4%over 550 cycles at 500 mA g^-1 is achieved.In addition,it maintains 83.6%of its initial capacity at 50 mA g^-1 after 100 cycles at 55℃.The design of KVPO4F@3DC with plum pudding structure provides facilitative electron conductive network and stable electrode/electrode interface for electrode,successfully innovating an ultra-stable and high-performance cathode material for potassium ion batteries.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFA0202400)the 111 Project(B16016)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51702096,U1705256 and 51572080)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2018ZD07 and JB2019132)。
文摘Aqueous Zn-ion batteries(AZIBs)are one of the promising battery technologies for the green energy storage and electric vehicles.As one attractive cathode material for AZIBs,α-MnO2 materials exhibit superior electrochemical properties.However,their long-term reversibility is still in great suspense.Considering the decisive effect of the structure and morphology on theα-MnO2 materials,hierarchicalα-MnO2 materials would be promising to improve the cycle performance of AZIB.Here,we synthesized theα-MnO2 urchin-like microspheres(AUM)via a self-assembled method.The porous microspheres composed of one-dimensionalα-MnO2 nanofibers with high crystallinity,which improved the surface area and active sites for Zn2+intercalation.The AUM-based AZIB realized a high initial capacity of 308.0 mA hg-1,and the highest energy density was 396.7 W hkg-1.The kinetics investigation confirmed the high capacitive contribution and fast ion diffusion of the AUM.Ex-situ XRD measurement further verified the synergistic insertion/extraction of H+and Zn2+ions during the charge/discharge process.The superiority of the AUM guaranteed good electrochemical performance and reversible phase evolution,and this application would promote the follow-up research on the advanced AZIB.
文摘We report a facile, two-step hydrothermal synthesis of a novel Co304/a-Fe2O3 branched nanowire heterostructure, which can serve as a good candidate for lithium-ion battery anodes with high Li+ storage capacity and stability. The single-crystalline, primary C0304 nanowire trunk arrays directly grown on Ti substrates allow for efficient electrical and ionic transport. The secondary a-Fe2O3 branches provide enhanced surface area and high theoretical Li+ storage capacity, and can also serve as volume spacers between neighboring Co3O4 NW arrays to maintain electrolyte penetration as well as reduce the aggregation during Li+ intercalation, thus leading to improved electrochemical energy storage performance.