Mg-Al-Sn alloy is one of the new developed anode materials for seawater activated batteries. The potentiodynamic polarization, galvanostatic discharge and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of Mg-6%Al-1%Sn and Mg-...Mg-Al-Sn alloy is one of the new developed anode materials for seawater activated batteries. The potentiodynamic polarization, galvanostatic discharge and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of Mg-6%Al-1%Sn and Mg-6%Al-5%Sn(mass fraction) alloys in seawater were studied and compared with the commercial AZ31 and AP65 alloys. The results show that the Mg-6%Al-1%Sn alloy obtains the most negative discharge potential of average-1.611V with a electric current density of 100 mA/cm2. EIS studies reveal that the Mg-Al-Sn alloy/seawater interfacial electrochemical process is determined by an activation controlled reaction. The assembled prototype batteries with Mg-6%Al-1%Sn alloy as anodes and Ag Cl as cathodes exhibit a satisfactory integrated discharge properties.展开更多
In order to obtain a porous Mg electrode with a stable skeleton, organic Mg fuel cell (OMFC), the electrochemical behavior of Mg deposition on Cu and Ni metallic substrates in 1 mol/L EtMgBr/THF solution was investi...In order to obtain a porous Mg electrode with a stable skeleton, organic Mg fuel cell (OMFC), the electrochemical behavior of Mg deposition on Cu and Ni metallic substrates in 1 mol/L EtMgBr/THF solution was investigated by SEM, EDS and electrochemical methods. The experimental results show that Mg can be electrodeposited on both substrates, as a continuous layer on a Cu substrate. Accordingly, an approach for producing a porous Mg electrode with a stable skeleton of OMFC was proposed by means of electrodeposition of Mg on a foamed Ni substrate with a layer of Cu pre-plating. The discharge performance of this porous Mg electrode of OMFC is superior to that of a planar Mg electrode.展开更多
Experimental research of the heat and high-energy processes occurring in the cathode solid medium in the high voltage electric discharge system (electrolysis cell and glow discharge device) is presented. The experim...Experimental research of the heat and high-energy processes occurring in the cathode solid medium in the high voltage electric discharge system (electrolysis cell and glow discharge device) is presented. The experiments were carried out: Electrolysis in heavy water with a Pd cathode, electrolysis in light water with Ni and Pd cathodes, the glow discharge in deuterium with a Pd cathode. Excess heat was observed in experiments with high-voltage electrolysis (1,000 V or more). The experiments showed that the maximum excess heat power values of 5-8 W for glow discharge and 180-280 W for high-voltage electrolysis and heat efficiency up to 170% for glow discharge, and 800% for high-voltage electrolysis. The production of impurity nuclide yield showing a shift of up to a few per cent from natural isotopic abundances was detected by spark mass spectrometry and by secondary ionic mass spectrometry. The authors propose based on these experimental results a phenomenological model for low energy nuclear reaction.展开更多
A hydrophilic radical polymer, poly(2,2,6,6-teteramethylpiperidinyloxyl-4-yl acrylamide) (PTAm), was synthesized via oxidation of the corresponding precursor polymer, poly(2,2,6,6-teteramethylpiperidine-4-yl acry...A hydrophilic radical polymer, poly(2,2,6,6-teteramethylpiperidinyloxyl-4-yl acrylamide) (PTAm), was synthesized via oxidation of the corresponding precursor polymer, poly(2,2,6,6-teteramethylpiperidine-4-yl acrylamide). Electrochemical properties of the PTAm layer were characterized in three aqueous electrolytes of sodium chloride (NaCl), sodium tetrafluoroborate (NaBF4), and sodium hexafluorophosphate (NaPF6) to optimize its activity as an organic cathode. The counter anion species significantly affected the capacity and the cycle performance of the PTAm layer. The PTAm layer in the presence of BF4? displayed quantitative redox capacity beyond 1 μm layer thickness and maintained the discharging capacity of 110 mAh g-1 (97% vs. the calculated capacity) even after 1000 cycle charging/discharging, which could be ascribed to its appropriate affinity to the aqueous electrolyte without any dissolution into the electrolyte. A totally organic-based rechargeable cell was fabricated using PTAm and poly(N-4,4'-bipyridinium-N-decamethylene dibromide) as the cathode and the anode, respectively, and the aqueous electrolyte of NaBF4. The cell gave a plateau voltage at 1.2 V both on charging and discharging and an excellent charging/discharging cyclability of >2000 with high coulombic efficiency of >95%.展开更多
With the proliferation of energy storage and power applications, electric vehicles particularly, solid-state batteries are considered as one of the most promising strategies to address the ever-increasing safety conce...With the proliferation of energy storage and power applications, electric vehicles particularly, solid-state batteries are considered as one of the most promising strategies to address the ever-increasing safety concern and high energy demand of power devices. Here, we demonstrate the Al4B2O9 nanorods-modified poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based solid polymer electrolyte (ASPE) with high ionic conductivity, wide electrochemical window, decent mechanical property and nonflammable performance. Specifically, because of the longer-range ordered Li+ transfer channels conducted by the interaction between Al4B2O9 nanorods and PEO, the optimal ASPE (ASPE-1) shows excellent ionic conductivity of 4.35×10^−1 and 3.1×10^−1 S cm^−1 at 30 and 60℃, respectively. It also has good electrochemical stability at 60℃ with a decomposition voltage of 5.1 V. Besides, the assembled LiFePO4//Li cells show good cycling performance, delivering 155 mA h g−1 after 300 cycles at 1 C under 60℃, and present excellent low temperature adaptability, retaining over 125 mA h g^−1 after 90 cycles at 0.2 C under 30℃. These results verify that the addition of Al4B2O9 nanorods can effectively promote the integrated performance of solid polymer electrolyte.展开更多
Solid-state lithium-metal-batteries(SSLMBs)using garnet Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO)as the solid electrolyte are expected to conquer the safety concerns of high energy Li batteries with organic liquid e...Solid-state lithium-metal-batteries(SSLMBs)using garnet Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO)as the solid electrolyte are expected to conquer the safety concerns of high energy Li batteries with organic liquid electrolytes owing to its nonflammable nature and good mechanical strength.However,the poor interfacial contact between the Li anode and LLZTO greatly restrains the practical applications of the electrolyte,because large polarization,dendritic Li formation and penetration can occur at the interfaces.Here,an effective method is proposed to improve the wettability of the LLZTO toward lithium and reduce the interfacial resistance by engineering universal lithiophilic interfacial layers.Thanks to the in-situ formed lithiophilic and ionic conductive Co/Li_(2)O interlayers,the symmetric Li/CoO-LLZTO/Li batteries present much smaller overpotential,ultra-low areal specific resistance(ASR,12.3 X cm^(2)),high critical current density(CCD,1.1 mA cm^(-2)),and outstanding cycling performance(1696 h at a current density of 0.3 mA cm^(-2))at 25℃.Besides,the solid-state Li/CoO-LLZTO/LFP cells deliver an excellent electrochemical performance with a high coulombic efficiency of~100%and a long cycling time over 185 times.Surprisingly,the high-voltage(4.6 V)solid state Li/CoO-LLZTO/Li_(1.4)Mn_(0.6)Ni_(0.2)Co_(0.2)O_(2.4)(LMNC622)batteries can also realize an ultra-high specific capacity(232.5 mAh g-1)under 0.1 C at 25℃.This work paves an effective way for practical applications of the dendrite-free SSLMBs.展开更多
The naphthalene decomposition in a corona radical shower discharge (CRS) was investigated, with attention paid to the influences of voltage and initial naphthalene density. The OH emission spectra were investigated so...The naphthalene decomposition in a corona radical shower discharge (CRS) was investigated, with attention paid to the influences of voltage and initial naphthalene density. The OH emission spectra were investigated so as to know the naphthalene decomposing process. The by-products were analyzed and a decomposing theory in discharge was proposed. The results showed that higher voltage and relative humidity were effective on decomposition. The initial concentration affected the decomposing efficiency of naphthalene. When the initial naphthalene density was 17 mg/m3, the decomposition rate was found to be 70% under 14 kV. The main by-products were carbon dioxide and water. However, a small amount of carbonic oxide, 1,2-ethanediol and acetaldehyde were found due to the incomplete oxidization.展开更多
The low energy efficiency and poor cycle stability arising from the high aggressivity of discharge products toward organic electrolytes limit the practical applications of Li-O_(2)batteries(LOBs).Compared with the typ...The low energy efficiency and poor cycle stability arising from the high aggressivity of discharge products toward organic electrolytes limit the practical applications of Li-O_(2)batteries(LOBs).Compared with the typical discharge product Li_(2)O_(2),LiOH shows better chemical and electrochemical stability.In this study,a free-standing cathode composed of hydrangea-likeδ-MnO_(2)with Ag nanoparticles(NPs)embedded in carbon paper(CP)(Ag/δ-MnO_(2)@CP)is fabricated and used as the catalyst for the reversible formation and decomposition of LiOH.The possible discharge mechanism is investigated by in situ Raman measurement and density functional theory calculation.Results confirm thatδ-MnO_(2)dominantly catalyzes the conversion reaction of discharge intermediate LiO_(2)*to LiOH and that Ag particles promote its catalytic ability.In the presence of Ag/δ-MnO_(2)@CP cathode,the LOB exhibits enhanced specific capacity and a high discharge voltage plateau under humid O_(2)atmosphere.At a current density of 200 mA g^(−1),the LOB with the Ag/δ-MnO_(2)@CP cathode presents an overpotential of 0.5 V and an ultra-long cycle life of 867 cycles with a limited specific capacity of 500 mA h g^(−1).This work provides a fresh view on the role of solid catalysts in LOBs and promotes the development of LOBs based on LiOH discharge product for practical applications.展开更多
A dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor consisting of water-filled dielectric tube electrodes was used for the treatment of wastewater. The inner dielectric tube, which acted as the discharging electrode, was fil...A dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor consisting of water-filled dielectric tube electrodes was used for the treatment of wastewater. The inner dielectric tube, which acted as the discharging electrode, was filled with an aqueous electrolyte solution. The outer dielectric tube, which served as the other electrode, was in contact with the wastewater, which was grounded. The present reactor system was energy-efficient for the production of ozone, not only because the perfect contact between the aqueous electrode and the dielectric surface minimized the loss of the electrical energy, but also because the DBD reactor was cooled by the wastewater. In addition, the ultraviolet (UV) light produced in the DBD reactor was able to assist in the wastewater treatment since the quartz tube used as the dielectric material was UV-transparent. The performance of the present DBD system was evaluated using a synthetic wastewater formed from distilled water and an azo dye, amaranth. The experimental parameters were the concentration of the electrolyte in the aqueous electrode, the discharge power, the initial pH of the wastewater and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide added to the wastewater. The wastewater treatment system was found to be effective for achieving decomposition of the dye.展开更多
基金Project supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China
文摘Mg-Al-Sn alloy is one of the new developed anode materials for seawater activated batteries. The potentiodynamic polarization, galvanostatic discharge and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of Mg-6%Al-1%Sn and Mg-6%Al-5%Sn(mass fraction) alloys in seawater were studied and compared with the commercial AZ31 and AP65 alloys. The results show that the Mg-6%Al-1%Sn alloy obtains the most negative discharge potential of average-1.611V with a electric current density of 100 mA/cm2. EIS studies reveal that the Mg-Al-Sn alloy/seawater interfacial electrochemical process is determined by an activation controlled reaction. The assembled prototype batteries with Mg-6%Al-1%Sn alloy as anodes and Ag Cl as cathodes exhibit a satisfactory integrated discharge properties.
基金Project(20973124)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘In order to obtain a porous Mg electrode with a stable skeleton, organic Mg fuel cell (OMFC), the electrochemical behavior of Mg deposition on Cu and Ni metallic substrates in 1 mol/L EtMgBr/THF solution was investigated by SEM, EDS and electrochemical methods. The experimental results show that Mg can be electrodeposited on both substrates, as a continuous layer on a Cu substrate. Accordingly, an approach for producing a porous Mg electrode with a stable skeleton of OMFC was proposed by means of electrodeposition of Mg on a foamed Ni substrate with a layer of Cu pre-plating. The discharge performance of this porous Mg electrode of OMFC is superior to that of a planar Mg electrode.
文摘Experimental research of the heat and high-energy processes occurring in the cathode solid medium in the high voltage electric discharge system (electrolysis cell and glow discharge device) is presented. The experiments were carried out: Electrolysis in heavy water with a Pd cathode, electrolysis in light water with Ni and Pd cathodes, the glow discharge in deuterium with a Pd cathode. Excess heat was observed in experiments with high-voltage electrolysis (1,000 V or more). The experiments showed that the maximum excess heat power values of 5-8 W for glow discharge and 180-280 W for high-voltage electrolysis and heat efficiency up to 170% for glow discharge, and 800% for high-voltage electrolysis. The production of impurity nuclide yield showing a shift of up to a few per cent from natural isotopic abundances was detected by spark mass spectrometry and by secondary ionic mass spectrometry. The authors propose based on these experimental results a phenomenological model for low energy nuclear reaction.
基金supported by Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (19105003)Global COE Program at Waseda University from MEXT, JapanResearch Project "Radical Polymers" at Advanced Research Institute for Science & Engineering, Waseda University
文摘A hydrophilic radical polymer, poly(2,2,6,6-teteramethylpiperidinyloxyl-4-yl acrylamide) (PTAm), was synthesized via oxidation of the corresponding precursor polymer, poly(2,2,6,6-teteramethylpiperidine-4-yl acrylamide). Electrochemical properties of the PTAm layer were characterized in three aqueous electrolytes of sodium chloride (NaCl), sodium tetrafluoroborate (NaBF4), and sodium hexafluorophosphate (NaPF6) to optimize its activity as an organic cathode. The counter anion species significantly affected the capacity and the cycle performance of the PTAm layer. The PTAm layer in the presence of BF4? displayed quantitative redox capacity beyond 1 μm layer thickness and maintained the discharging capacity of 110 mAh g-1 (97% vs. the calculated capacity) even after 1000 cycle charging/discharging, which could be ascribed to its appropriate affinity to the aqueous electrolyte without any dissolution into the electrolyte. A totally organic-based rechargeable cell was fabricated using PTAm and poly(N-4,4'-bipyridinium-N-decamethylene dibromide) as the cathode and the anode, respectively, and the aqueous electrolyte of NaBF4. The cell gave a plateau voltage at 1.2 V both on charging and discharging and an excellent charging/discharging cyclability of >2000 with high coulombic efficiency of >95%.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51804344)the Huxiang Youth Talent Support Program (2019RS2002)+2 种基金the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project of Hunan Province,China (2018GK5026)the Innovation-Driven Project of Central South University (2020CX027)Guangdong Yang Fan Plan for Postdoctor Program
文摘With the proliferation of energy storage and power applications, electric vehicles particularly, solid-state batteries are considered as one of the most promising strategies to address the ever-increasing safety concern and high energy demand of power devices. Here, we demonstrate the Al4B2O9 nanorods-modified poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based solid polymer electrolyte (ASPE) with high ionic conductivity, wide electrochemical window, decent mechanical property and nonflammable performance. Specifically, because of the longer-range ordered Li+ transfer channels conducted by the interaction between Al4B2O9 nanorods and PEO, the optimal ASPE (ASPE-1) shows excellent ionic conductivity of 4.35×10^−1 and 3.1×10^−1 S cm^−1 at 30 and 60℃, respectively. It also has good electrochemical stability at 60℃ with a decomposition voltage of 5.1 V. Besides, the assembled LiFePO4//Li cells show good cycling performance, delivering 155 mA h g−1 after 300 cycles at 1 C under 60℃, and present excellent low temperature adaptability, retaining over 125 mA h g^−1 after 90 cycles at 0.2 C under 30℃. These results verify that the addition of Al4B2O9 nanorods can effectively promote the integrated performance of solid polymer electrolyte.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21603019 and 201503025)Program for the Hundred Talents Program of Chongqing University。
文摘Solid-state lithium-metal-batteries(SSLMBs)using garnet Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO)as the solid electrolyte are expected to conquer the safety concerns of high energy Li batteries with organic liquid electrolytes owing to its nonflammable nature and good mechanical strength.However,the poor interfacial contact between the Li anode and LLZTO greatly restrains the practical applications of the electrolyte,because large polarization,dendritic Li formation and penetration can occur at the interfaces.Here,an effective method is proposed to improve the wettability of the LLZTO toward lithium and reduce the interfacial resistance by engineering universal lithiophilic interfacial layers.Thanks to the in-situ formed lithiophilic and ionic conductive Co/Li_(2)O interlayers,the symmetric Li/CoO-LLZTO/Li batteries present much smaller overpotential,ultra-low areal specific resistance(ASR,12.3 X cm^(2)),high critical current density(CCD,1.1 mA cm^(-2)),and outstanding cycling performance(1696 h at a current density of 0.3 mA cm^(-2))at 25℃.Besides,the solid-state Li/CoO-LLZTO/LFP cells deliver an excellent electrochemical performance with a high coulombic efficiency of~100%and a long cycling time over 185 times.Surprisingly,the high-voltage(4.6 V)solid state Li/CoO-LLZTO/Li_(1.4)Mn_(0.6)Ni_(0.2)Co_(0.2)O_(2.4)(LMNC622)batteries can also realize an ultra-high specific capacity(232.5 mAh g-1)under 0.1 C at 25℃.This work paves an effective way for practical applications of the dendrite-free SSLMBs.
基金Project supported by the National Basic Research Program (973) of China (No.2006CB200303)the Chinese-Slovak Scientific and Technological Cooperation Program (No.2010DFA92020)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.20100471698)
文摘The naphthalene decomposition in a corona radical shower discharge (CRS) was investigated, with attention paid to the influences of voltage and initial naphthalene density. The OH emission spectra were investigated so as to know the naphthalene decomposing process. The by-products were analyzed and a decomposing theory in discharge was proposed. The results showed that higher voltage and relative humidity were effective on decomposition. The initial concentration affected the decomposing efficiency of naphthalene. When the initial naphthalene density was 17 mg/m3, the decomposition rate was found to be 70% under 14 kV. The main by-products were carbon dioxide and water. However, a small amount of carbonic oxide, 1,2-ethanediol and acetaldehyde were found due to the incomplete oxidization.
基金financially supported by the High-level Talents’Discipline Construction Fund of Shandong University(31370089963078)the School Research Startup Expenses of Harbin Institute of Technology(Shenzhen)(20190037 and 20210028)+3 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M661276 and 2021T140150)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2019A1515110756)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52002094)the Open Fund of Guangdong Provincial Key laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage Materials(AESM202107)。
文摘The low energy efficiency and poor cycle stability arising from the high aggressivity of discharge products toward organic electrolytes limit the practical applications of Li-O_(2)batteries(LOBs).Compared with the typical discharge product Li_(2)O_(2),LiOH shows better chemical and electrochemical stability.In this study,a free-standing cathode composed of hydrangea-likeδ-MnO_(2)with Ag nanoparticles(NPs)embedded in carbon paper(CP)(Ag/δ-MnO_(2)@CP)is fabricated and used as the catalyst for the reversible formation and decomposition of LiOH.The possible discharge mechanism is investigated by in situ Raman measurement and density functional theory calculation.Results confirm thatδ-MnO_(2)dominantly catalyzes the conversion reaction of discharge intermediate LiO_(2)*to LiOH and that Ag particles promote its catalytic ability.In the presence of Ag/δ-MnO_(2)@CP cathode,the LOB exhibits enhanced specific capacity and a high discharge voltage plateau under humid O_(2)atmosphere.At a current density of 200 mA g^(−1),the LOB with the Ag/δ-MnO_(2)@CP cathode presents an overpotential of 0.5 V and an ultra-long cycle life of 867 cycles with a limited specific capacity of 500 mA h g^(−1).This work provides a fresh view on the role of solid catalysts in LOBs and promotes the development of LOBs based on LiOH discharge product for practical applications.
文摘A dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor consisting of water-filled dielectric tube electrodes was used for the treatment of wastewater. The inner dielectric tube, which acted as the discharging electrode, was filled with an aqueous electrolyte solution. The outer dielectric tube, which served as the other electrode, was in contact with the wastewater, which was grounded. The present reactor system was energy-efficient for the production of ozone, not only because the perfect contact between the aqueous electrode and the dielectric surface minimized the loss of the electrical energy, but also because the DBD reactor was cooled by the wastewater. In addition, the ultraviolet (UV) light produced in the DBD reactor was able to assist in the wastewater treatment since the quartz tube used as the dielectric material was UV-transparent. The performance of the present DBD system was evaluated using a synthetic wastewater formed from distilled water and an azo dye, amaranth. The experimental parameters were the concentration of the electrolyte in the aqueous electrode, the discharge power, the initial pH of the wastewater and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide added to the wastewater. The wastewater treatment system was found to be effective for achieving decomposition of the dye.