Molybdenum disulfide(MoS2)was loaded on biocarbon using waste camellia dregs(CDs)as the carbon source,which was further coated with dopamine hydrochloride to construct biocarbon/MoS2 electrode composites.The electroch...Molybdenum disulfide(MoS2)was loaded on biocarbon using waste camellia dregs(CDs)as the carbon source,which was further coated with dopamine hydrochloride to construct biocarbon/MoS2 electrode composites.The electrochemical lithium storage performance of the composites with different MoS2 contents was investigated.SEM results demonstrated that the composite had a three-dimensional foam-like structure with MoS2 as the interlayer.XRD and HRTEM tests revealed that MoS2 interlayer spacing in the composite was expanded.XPS analysis showed that new Mo—N bonds were formed in the active material.The electrochemical tests showed that the composite with a MoS2 content of 63%had a high initial specific capacity of 1434 mA·h/g at a current density of 100 mA/g.After a long cycle at a high current,it also showed good cycling stability and the capacity retention was nearly 100%.In addition,it had good lithium ion deintercalation ability in the electrochemical kinetics test.展开更多
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(...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.展开更多
Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)could combine the virtues of high power capability of conventional supercapacitors and high energy density of lithium-ion batteries.However,the lack of high-performance electrode materials ...Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)could combine the virtues of high power capability of conventional supercapacitors and high energy density of lithium-ion batteries.However,the lack of high-performance electrode materials and the kinetic imbalance between the positive and negative electrodes are the major challenge.In this study,Fe3O4 nanoparticles encapsulated in nitrogen-rich carbon(Fe3O4@NC)were prepared through a self-assembly of the colloidal Fe OOH with polyaniline(PANI)followed by pyrolysis.Due to the well-designed nanostructure,conductive nitrogen-rich carbon shells,abundant micropores and high specific surface area,Fe3O4@NC-700 delivers a high capacity,high rate capability and long cycling stability.Kinetic analyses of the redox reactions reveal the pseudocapacitive mechanism and the feasibility as negative material in LIC devices.A novel LIC was constructed with Fe3O4@NC-700 as the negative electrode and expanded graphene(EGN)as the positive electrode.The wellmatched two electrodes effectively alleviate the kinetic imbalance between the positive and negative electrodes.As a result,Fe3O4@NC-700//EGN LIC exhibits a wide operating voltage window,and thus achieves an ultrahigh energy density of 137.5 W h kg^-1.These results provide fundamental insights into the design of pseudocapacitive electrode and show future research directions towards the next generation energy storage devices.展开更多
Flexible energy storage devices are becoming indispensable new elements of wearable electronics to improve our living qualities.As the main energy storage devices,lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are gradually approaching t...Flexible energy storage devices are becoming indispensable new elements of wearable electronics to improve our living qualities.As the main energy storage devices,lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are gradually approaching their theoretical limit in terms of energy density.In recent years,lithium metal batteries(LMBs)with metallic Li as the anode are revived due to the extremely high energy density,and are considered to be one of the ideal alternatives for the next generation of flexible power supply.In this review,key technologies and scientific problems to be overcome for flexible LMBs are discussed.Then,the recent advances in flexible LMBs,including the design of flexible Li metal anodes,electrolytes,cathodes and interlayers,are summarized.In addition,we have summed up the research progress of flexible device configurations,and emphasized the importance of flexibility evaluation and functionality integration to ensure the wearing safety in complex environment.Finally,the challenges and future development of flexible LMBs are summarized and prospected.展开更多
Na-ion batteries(SIBs)have attracted considerable attention as promising alternatives to commercial Li-ion batteries(LIBs)due to comparable redox potential,and natural abundance of Na.However,it remains challenging to...Na-ion batteries(SIBs)have attracted considerable attention as promising alternatives to commercial Li-ion batteries(LIBs)due to comparable redox potential,and natural abundance of Na.However,it remains challenging to explore suitable anodes for SIBs.Herein,a MoO2/N-doped carbon(MoO2/N-C)composite composed of MoO2 nanocrystals embedded within carbon matrix with a Mo–N–C chemical bond is prepared by a simple yet effective carbonization-induced topochemical transformation route.Na-ion half-cells using MoO2/N-C exhibit excellent cycling stability over 5000 cycles at 5 A g^-1 and superior rate capability.Physicochemical characterizations and first-principles density functional theory(DFT)simulations reveal that the formation of chemical bond at the interface between MoO2 and N-doped carbon plays an important role in the excellent charge storage properties of MoO2/N-C.More importantly,the interfacial coupling can efficiently promote interface charge transfer.Benefiting from this,Na-ion capacitors(SICs)constructed with the MoO2/N-C anode and activated carbon cathode can deliver an impressive energy density of 15 W h kg^-1 at a power density of 1760 W kg^-1,together with a capacitance retention of 92.4%over 1000 cycles at 10 A g^-1.The proposed strategy in this paper based on interfacial chemical bond may hold promises for the design of high-performance electrodes for energy storage devices.展开更多
Metal organic frameworks(MOFs) are considered as very promising candidates to build electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices such as lithium ion batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors, due to their d...Metal organic frameworks(MOFs) are considered as very promising candidates to build electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices such as lithium ion batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors, due to their diverse structure, adjustable aperture, large specific surface area and abundant active sites. Supercapacitor has been widely investigated in the past decades. Of critical importance in these devices is the electrode active materials, and this application has been intensively studied with the development of novel nanomaterials. In this review we summarize recent reports on MO Fs as electrode materials for super capacitors. Specifically,the synthesis of MOF materials for super capacitor electrodes and their performance in electrochemical energy storage are discussed. We aim to include supercapacitor electrode materials related to MOFs, such as carbon, metal and composite materials. It is proposed that MOFs play an important role in the development of a new generation of supercapacitor electrode materials. Finally, we discuss the current challenges in the field of supercapacitors, with a view towards how to address these challenges with the future development of MOFs and their derivatives.展开更多
基金The authors are grateful for the financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(50702020,81171461)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(2017JJ2040)the Young Teacher Promotion Fund by Hunan University,China,the Fundamental Research Funds of the Central Universities,China.
文摘Molybdenum disulfide(MoS2)was loaded on biocarbon using waste camellia dregs(CDs)as the carbon source,which was further coated with dopamine hydrochloride to construct biocarbon/MoS2 electrode composites.The electrochemical lithium storage performance of the composites with different MoS2 contents was investigated.SEM results demonstrated that the composite had a three-dimensional foam-like structure with MoS2 as the interlayer.XRD and HRTEM tests revealed that MoS2 interlayer spacing in the composite was expanded.XPS analysis showed that new Mo—N bonds were formed in the active material.The electrochemical tests showed that the composite with a MoS2 content of 63%had a high initial specific capacity of 1434 mA·h/g at a current density of 100 mA/g.After a long cycle at a high current,it also showed good cycling stability and the capacity retention was nearly 100%.In addition,it had good lithium ion deintercalation ability in the electrochemical kinetics test.
基金Projects(15B054,17C0400) supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,ChinaProjects(2017JJ2060,2015JJ2042) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(2014-207) supported by the Aid Program for Science and Technology Innovative Research Team in Higher Educational Instituions of Hunan Province,China
文摘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.
基金financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21773116)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(SRFDP,20130091110010)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK2011438)the National Science Fund for Talent Training in Basic Science(J1103310)。
文摘Lithium-ion capacitors(LICs)could combine the virtues of high power capability of conventional supercapacitors and high energy density of lithium-ion batteries.However,the lack of high-performance electrode materials and the kinetic imbalance between the positive and negative electrodes are the major challenge.In this study,Fe3O4 nanoparticles encapsulated in nitrogen-rich carbon(Fe3O4@NC)were prepared through a self-assembly of the colloidal Fe OOH with polyaniline(PANI)followed by pyrolysis.Due to the well-designed nanostructure,conductive nitrogen-rich carbon shells,abundant micropores and high specific surface area,Fe3O4@NC-700 delivers a high capacity,high rate capability and long cycling stability.Kinetic analyses of the redox reactions reveal the pseudocapacitive mechanism and the feasibility as negative material in LIC devices.A novel LIC was constructed with Fe3O4@NC-700 as the negative electrode and expanded graphene(EGN)as the positive electrode.The wellmatched two electrodes effectively alleviate the kinetic imbalance between the positive and negative electrodes.As a result,Fe3O4@NC-700//EGN LIC exhibits a wide operating voltage window,and thus achieves an ultrahigh energy density of 137.5 W h kg^-1.These results provide fundamental insights into the design of pseudocapacitive electrode and show future research directions towards the next generation energy storage devices.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1804138,U1904195,and 22104079)the Program for Science&Technology Innovative Research Team(20IRTSTHN007)+2 种基金the Innovation Talents(22HASTIT028)Key Scientific Research(22A150052)in the Universities of Henan Provincethe Key Science and Technology Research of Henan Province(212102210654)。
文摘Flexible energy storage devices are becoming indispensable new elements of wearable electronics to improve our living qualities.As the main energy storage devices,lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are gradually approaching their theoretical limit in terms of energy density.In recent years,lithium metal batteries(LMBs)with metallic Li as the anode are revived due to the extremely high energy density,and are considered to be one of the ideal alternatives for the next generation of flexible power supply.In this review,key technologies and scientific problems to be overcome for flexible LMBs are discussed.Then,the recent advances in flexible LMBs,including the design of flexible Li metal anodes,electrolytes,cathodes and interlayers,are summarized.In addition,we have summed up the research progress of flexible device configurations,and emphasized the importance of flexibility evaluation and functionality integration to ensure the wearing safety in complex environment.Finally,the challenges and future development of flexible LMBs are summarized and prospected.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51804089)the Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials(EMFM20181114)the support of the research starting foundation of CAEP(PY20200038)。
文摘Na-ion batteries(SIBs)have attracted considerable attention as promising alternatives to commercial Li-ion batteries(LIBs)due to comparable redox potential,and natural abundance of Na.However,it remains challenging to explore suitable anodes for SIBs.Herein,a MoO2/N-doped carbon(MoO2/N-C)composite composed of MoO2 nanocrystals embedded within carbon matrix with a Mo–N–C chemical bond is prepared by a simple yet effective carbonization-induced topochemical transformation route.Na-ion half-cells using MoO2/N-C exhibit excellent cycling stability over 5000 cycles at 5 A g^-1 and superior rate capability.Physicochemical characterizations and first-principles density functional theory(DFT)simulations reveal that the formation of chemical bond at the interface between MoO2 and N-doped carbon plays an important role in the excellent charge storage properties of MoO2/N-C.More importantly,the interfacial coupling can efficiently promote interface charge transfer.Benefiting from this,Na-ion capacitors(SICs)constructed with the MoO2/N-C anode and activated carbon cathode can deliver an impressive energy density of 15 W h kg^-1 at a power density of 1760 W kg^-1,together with a capacitance retention of 92.4%over 1000 cycles at 10 A g^-1.The proposed strategy in this paper based on interfacial chemical bond may hold promises for the design of high-performance electrodes for energy storage devices.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities' through Beihang Universitythe Queensland Government through the Q-CAS Collaborative Science Fund 2016 "Graphene-Based Thin Film Supercapacitors"
文摘Metal organic frameworks(MOFs) are considered as very promising candidates to build electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices such as lithium ion batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors, due to their diverse structure, adjustable aperture, large specific surface area and abundant active sites. Supercapacitor has been widely investigated in the past decades. Of critical importance in these devices is the electrode active materials, and this application has been intensively studied with the development of novel nanomaterials. In this review we summarize recent reports on MO Fs as electrode materials for super capacitors. Specifically,the synthesis of MOF materials for super capacitor electrodes and their performance in electrochemical energy storage are discussed. We aim to include supercapacitor electrode materials related to MOFs, such as carbon, metal and composite materials. It is proposed that MOFs play an important role in the development of a new generation of supercapacitor electrode materials. Finally, we discuss the current challenges in the field of supercapacitors, with a view towards how to address these challenges with the future development of MOFs and their derivatives.