A new type of high efficient Ti composite anodes for electrodeposition of MnO 2 was successfully developed and was widely satisfied with production in many factories in China. The process parameters of electrolysis i...A new type of high efficient Ti composite anodes for electrodeposition of MnO 2 was successfully developed and was widely satisfied with production in many factories in China. The process parameters of electrolysis in using the composite anodes were optimized and discussed.展开更多
Aqueous zinc metal batteries are noted for their costeffectiveness,safety and environmental friendliness.However,the water-induced notorious issues such as continuous electrolyte decomposition and uneven Zn electroche...Aqueous zinc metal batteries are noted for their costeffectiveness,safety and environmental friendliness.However,the water-induced notorious issues such as continuous electrolyte decomposition and uneven Zn electrochemical deposition remarkably restrict the development of the long-life zinc metal batteries.In this study,zwitterionic sulfobetaine is introduced to copolymerize with acrylamide in zinc perchlorate(Zn(ClO;);)solution.The designed gel framework with hydrophilic and charged groups can firmly anchor water molecules and construct ion migration channels to accelerate ion transport.The in situ generated hybrid interface,which is composed of the organic functionalized outer layer and inorganic Clcontaining inner layer,can synergically lower the mass transfer overpotential,reduce water-related side reactions and lead to uniform Zn deposition.Such a novel electrolyte configuration enables Zn//Zn cells with an ultra-long cycling life of over 3000 h and a low polarization potential(~0.03 V)and Zn//Cu cells with high Coulombic efficiency of 99.18%for 1000 cycles.Full cells matched with MnO;cathodes delivered laudable cycling stability and impressive shelving ability.Besides,the flexible quasi-solid-state batteries which are equipped with the anti-vandalism ability(such as cutting,hammering and soaking)can successfully power the LED simultaneously.Such a safe,processable and durable hydrogel promises significant application potential for long-life flexible electronic devices.展开更多
A novel Ti-based Ti-Mn composite anode used for electrolytic manganese dioxide(EMD) fabrication was developed by a two-step heating manganizing technique.The effects of sintering temperature on the manganized microstr...A novel Ti-based Ti-Mn composite anode used for electrolytic manganese dioxide(EMD) fabrication was developed by a two-step heating manganizing technique.The effects of sintering temperature on the manganized microstructure and the performance of the composite anode were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),mechanical properties tests at room temperature and electrochemical methods.The results show that the thickness of the diffusion layer increases with the increase of sintering temperature up to 1 100 °C;whereas,the surface Mn content increases and reaches the maximum at 1 000 °C and then decreases thereafter.Lower surface Mn content is beneficial for the enhanced corrosion resistance and lowered open cell voltage in electrolytic process.The new anode prepared under the optimized conditions has been applied in industry and exhibits superior economic benefits to conventional Ti anodic materials.展开更多
文摘A new type of high efficient Ti composite anodes for electrodeposition of MnO 2 was successfully developed and was widely satisfied with production in many factories in China. The process parameters of electrolysis in using the composite anodes were optimized and discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51874362,52072411,51932011)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant No.2021JJ20060)Open access funding provided by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
文摘Aqueous zinc metal batteries are noted for their costeffectiveness,safety and environmental friendliness.However,the water-induced notorious issues such as continuous electrolyte decomposition and uneven Zn electrochemical deposition remarkably restrict the development of the long-life zinc metal batteries.In this study,zwitterionic sulfobetaine is introduced to copolymerize with acrylamide in zinc perchlorate(Zn(ClO;);)solution.The designed gel framework with hydrophilic and charged groups can firmly anchor water molecules and construct ion migration channels to accelerate ion transport.The in situ generated hybrid interface,which is composed of the organic functionalized outer layer and inorganic Clcontaining inner layer,can synergically lower the mass transfer overpotential,reduce water-related side reactions and lead to uniform Zn deposition.Such a novel electrolyte configuration enables Zn//Zn cells with an ultra-long cycling life of over 3000 h and a low polarization potential(~0.03 V)and Zn//Cu cells with high Coulombic efficiency of 99.18%for 1000 cycles.Full cells matched with MnO;cathodes delivered laudable cycling stability and impressive shelving ability.Besides,the flexible quasi-solid-state batteries which are equipped with the anti-vandalism ability(such as cutting,hammering and soaking)can successfully power the LED simultaneously.Such a safe,processable and durable hydrogel promises significant application potential for long-life flexible electronic devices.
基金Projects(20476106,50721003 and 20636020) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(50825102) supported by the National Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar of China+1 种基金Project(2006AA03Z511) supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of ChinaProject supported by the 111 Program of Chinese Ministry of Education
文摘A novel Ti-based Ti-Mn composite anode used for electrolytic manganese dioxide(EMD) fabrication was developed by a two-step heating manganizing technique.The effects of sintering temperature on the manganized microstructure and the performance of the composite anode were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),mechanical properties tests at room temperature and electrochemical methods.The results show that the thickness of the diffusion layer increases with the increase of sintering temperature up to 1 100 °C;whereas,the surface Mn content increases and reaches the maximum at 1 000 °C and then decreases thereafter.Lower surface Mn content is beneficial for the enhanced corrosion resistance and lowered open cell voltage in electrolytic process.The new anode prepared under the optimized conditions has been applied in industry and exhibits superior economic benefits to conventional Ti anodic materials.
