Nanocrystalline and amorphous LaMg11Ni+x%Ni(x=100,200,mass fraction)alloys were synthesized by mechanicalmilling.The electrochemical hydrogen storage properties of the as-milled alloys were tested by an automatic galv...Nanocrystalline and amorphous LaMg11Ni+x%Ni(x=100,200,mass fraction)alloys were synthesized by mechanicalmilling.The electrochemical hydrogen storage properties of the as-milled alloys were tested by an automatic galvanostatic system.The gaseous hydrogen absorption and desorption properties were investigated by Sievert’s apparatus and differential scanningcalorimeter(DSC)connected with a H2detector.The results indicated that increasing Ni content significantly improves the gaseousand electrochemical hydrogen storage performances of the as-milled alloys.The gaseous hydrogen absorption capacities andabsorption rates of the as-milled alloys have the maximum values with the variation of the milling time.But the hydrogen desorptionkinetics of the alloys always increases with the extending of milling time.In addition,the electrochemical discharge capacity andhigh rate discharge(HRD)ability of the as-milled alloys both increase first and then decrease with milling time prolonging.展开更多
Borohydrides present interesting options for the electrochemical power generation acting either as hydrogen source or anodic fuel for direct borohydride fuel cells(DBFC).In this work,Mg-Ni composite synthesized by mec...Borohydrides present interesting options for the electrochemical power generation acting either as hydrogen source or anodic fuel for direct borohydride fuel cells(DBFC).In this work,Mg-Ni composite synthesized by mechanically alloying method,used as the catalyst for the hydrolysis of borohydride,has been investigated.Co-doping treatment has been carried out for the purpose of improving the hydrolysis rate further.The as-prepared and Co-doped Mg-Ni composites with low cost showed high catalytic activity to the hydrolysis of borohydride for hydrogen generation.After Co-doping,the hydrogen generation rate was around 280 ml·g-1·min-1.Borohydride would be a promising hydrogen source for fuel cells.展开更多
The main requirements for battery separators are high porosity which can serve pathways of lithium ion and space for gel electrolytes to impregnate in a membrane and mechanical strength to allow easy handling for batt...The main requirements for battery separators are high porosity which can serve pathways of lithium ion and space for gel electrolytes to impregnate in a membrane and mechanical strength to allow easy handling for battery assembly. Generally, it appears the trade-off relationship between the porosity and mechanical strength of the membrane. PVdF composite membranes containing nano-size clays were used to improve the mechanical strength of the membrane without affecting the membrane porosity. The composite membranes were prepared by phase inversion method controlling the membrane preparation conditions such as retention time. The resultant membranes show increased mechanical properties with similar membrane porosity around 80 % compared to the pristine PVdF membrane. Incorporation of nonoclay can be considered as an effective method to improve the mechanica! strength in porous membrane supports, especially in a separator.展开更多
The power conversion effciency(PCE)of flexible perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has increased rapidly,while the mechanical flexibility and environmental stability are still far from satisfactory.Previous studies show the e...The power conversion effciency(PCE)of flexible perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has increased rapidly,while the mechanical flexibility and environmental stability are still far from satisfactory.Previous studies show the environmental degradation and ductile cracks of perovskite films usually begin at the grain boundaries(GBs).Herein,sulfonated graphene oxide(s-GO)is employed to construct a cementitious GBs by interacting with the[Pb I6]4–at GBs.The resultant s-GO-[Pb I6]4–complex can effectively passivate the defects of vacant iodine,and the devices with s-GO exhibit remarkable waterproofness and flexibility due to the tough and water-insoluble GBs.The champion PCE of 20.56%(1.01 cm^(2))in a device treated with s-GO is achieved.This device retains 90%of its original PCE after 180 d stored in the ambient condition,as well as over 80%retention after 10,000 bending cycles at a curvature radius of 3 mm.展开更多
Rational composite design is highly important for the development of high-performance composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)for solid-state lithium(Li)metal batteries.In this work,Li closo-borohydride,Li_(2)B_(12)H_(12)...Rational composite design is highly important for the development of high-performance composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)for solid-state lithium(Li)metal batteries.In this work,Li closo-borohydride,Li_(2)B_(12)H_(12),is introduced to poly(vinylidene fluoride)-Li-bis-(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide(PVDF-LiTFSI)with a bound N-methyl pyrrolidone plasticizer to form a novel CPE.This CPE shows superb Li^(+)conduction properties,as evidenced by its conductivity of 1.43×10^(-4) S cm^(-1) and Li^(+)transference number of 0.34 at 25℃.Density functional theory calculations reveal that Li_(2)B_(12)H_(12),which features electron-deficient multicenter bonds,can facilitate the dissociation of LiTFSI and enhance the immobilization of TFSI to improve the Li^(+)conduction properties of the CPE.Moreover,the fabricated CPE exhibits excellent electrochemical,thermal,and mechanical stability.The addition of Li_(2)B_(12)H_(12) can help form a protective layer at the anode/electrolyte interface,thereby preventing unwanted reactions.The above benefits of the fabricated CPE contribute to the high compatibility of the electrode.Symmetric Li cells can be stably cycled at 0.2mA cm^(-2) for over 1200 h,and Li||LiFePO_(4) cells can deliver a reversible specific capacity of 140mAh g^(-1) after 200 cycles at 1C at 25℃ with a capacity retention of 98%.展开更多
基金Projects(51161015,51371094,51471054) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Nanocrystalline and amorphous LaMg11Ni+x%Ni(x=100,200,mass fraction)alloys were synthesized by mechanicalmilling.The electrochemical hydrogen storage properties of the as-milled alloys were tested by an automatic galvanostatic system.The gaseous hydrogen absorption and desorption properties were investigated by Sievert’s apparatus and differential scanningcalorimeter(DSC)connected with a H2detector.The results indicated that increasing Ni content significantly improves the gaseousand electrochemical hydrogen storage performances of the as-milled alloys.The gaseous hydrogen absorption capacities andabsorption rates of the as-milled alloys have the maximum values with the variation of the milling time.But the hydrogen desorptionkinetics of the alloys always increases with the extending of milling time.In addition,the electrochemical discharge capacity andhigh rate discharge(HRD)ability of the as-milled alloys both increase first and then decrease with milling time prolonging.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province （Y405496） the State Key Development Program for Basic Research of China （2007CB216409）
文摘Borohydrides present interesting options for the electrochemical power generation acting either as hydrogen source or anodic fuel for direct borohydride fuel cells(DBFC).In this work,Mg-Ni composite synthesized by mechanically alloying method,used as the catalyst for the hydrolysis of borohydride,has been investigated.Co-doping treatment has been carried out for the purpose of improving the hydrolysis rate further.The as-prepared and Co-doped Mg-Ni composites with low cost showed high catalytic activity to the hydrolysis of borohydride for hydrogen generation.After Co-doping,the hydrogen generation rate was around 280 ml·g-1·min-1.Borohydride would be a promising hydrogen source for fuel cells.
基金Project supported by the Fundamental R&D Program for Core Technology of Materials of Korean, Ministry of Knowledge EconomyProject supported by the second stage of Brain Korea (BK) 21
文摘The main requirements for battery separators are high porosity which can serve pathways of lithium ion and space for gel electrolytes to impregnate in a membrane and mechanical strength to allow easy handling for battery assembly. Generally, it appears the trade-off relationship between the porosity and mechanical strength of the membrane. PVdF composite membranes containing nano-size clays were used to improve the mechanical strength of the membrane without affecting the membrane porosity. The composite membranes were prepared by phase inversion method controlling the membrane preparation conditions such as retention time. The resultant membranes show increased mechanical properties with similar membrane porosity around 80 % compared to the pristine PVdF membrane. Incorporation of nonoclay can be considered as an effective method to improve the mechanica! strength in porous membrane supports, especially in a separator.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(51673091,51833004,and 51425304)NSFC-Guangdong Joint funding(U1801256)+2 种基金support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0208501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51803217,91963212,51961145102,and 51773206)K.C.Wong Education Foundation。
文摘The power conversion effciency(PCE)of flexible perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has increased rapidly,while the mechanical flexibility and environmental stability are still far from satisfactory.Previous studies show the environmental degradation and ductile cracks of perovskite films usually begin at the grain boundaries(GBs).Herein,sulfonated graphene oxide(s-GO)is employed to construct a cementitious GBs by interacting with the[Pb I6]4–at GBs.The resultant s-GO-[Pb I6]4–complex can effectively passivate the defects of vacant iodine,and the devices with s-GO exhibit remarkable waterproofness and flexibility due to the tough and water-insoluble GBs.The champion PCE of 20.56%(1.01 cm^(2))in a device treated with s-GO is achieved.This device retains 90%of its original PCE after 180 d stored in the ambient condition,as well as over 80%retention after 10,000 bending cycles at a curvature radius of 3 mm.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51971146 and 51971147)the Major Program for the Scientific Research Innovation Plan of Shanghai Education Commission(2019-01-07-00-07-E00015)+3 种基金Shanghai Outstanding Academic Leaders PlanGuangxi Key Laboratory of Information Materials(Guilin University of Electronic Technology,201017-K)Shanghai Rising-Star Program(20QA1407100)the General Program of Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(20ZR1438400).
文摘Rational composite design is highly important for the development of high-performance composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs)for solid-state lithium(Li)metal batteries.In this work,Li closo-borohydride,Li_(2)B_(12)H_(12),is introduced to poly(vinylidene fluoride)-Li-bis-(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide(PVDF-LiTFSI)with a bound N-methyl pyrrolidone plasticizer to form a novel CPE.This CPE shows superb Li^(+)conduction properties,as evidenced by its conductivity of 1.43×10^(-4) S cm^(-1) and Li^(+)transference number of 0.34 at 25℃.Density functional theory calculations reveal that Li_(2)B_(12)H_(12),which features electron-deficient multicenter bonds,can facilitate the dissociation of LiTFSI and enhance the immobilization of TFSI to improve the Li^(+)conduction properties of the CPE.Moreover,the fabricated CPE exhibits excellent electrochemical,thermal,and mechanical stability.The addition of Li_(2)B_(12)H_(12) can help form a protective layer at the anode/electrolyte interface,thereby preventing unwanted reactions.The above benefits of the fabricated CPE contribute to the high compatibility of the electrode.Symmetric Li cells can be stably cycled at 0.2mA cm^(-2) for over 1200 h,and Li||LiFePO_(4) cells can deliver a reversible specific capacity of 140mAh g^(-1) after 200 cycles at 1C at 25℃ with a capacity retention of 98%.
