Birnessite M_(x)MnO_(2)(M=Na^(+),K^(+),etc.)has emerged as a promising alternative to the classical MnO_(2)material owing to its improved pseudocapacitive performance for energy storage.Understanding their structure–...Birnessite M_(x)MnO_(2)(M=Na^(+),K^(+),etc.)has emerged as a promising alternative to the classical MnO_(2)material owing to its improved pseudocapacitive performance for energy storage.Understanding their structure–property correlation is essential for the development and application of advanced supercapacitors.Herein,we adopt the crystal field theory and density functional simulation to reveal the structural dependence of the pseudocapacitive property of M_(x)MnO_(2).Attributing to the Jahn–Teller effect of Mn^(3+),the bandgap of Kx MnO_(2)can be tuned by changing the x value(i.e.,the Mn(III)/Mn(IV)ratio).Then,we design a narrow-bandgap K 0.25 MnO_(2)(0.84 eV),which affords a high capacitance of 415 F g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)and a desirable rate capability of 293 F g^(-1)at 20 A g^(-1).Operando Raman spectroscopy confirms that the Jahn–Teller induced structure evolution of[MnO_(6)]octahedron accounts for the superior pseudocapacitive behavior of K_(0.25)MnO_(2).This finding offers theoretical guidance to the design and application of birnessite materials for pseudocapacitors.展开更多
Current lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)rely on organic liquid electrolytes that pose significant risks due to their flammability and toxicity.The potential for environmental pollution and explosions resulting from battery...Current lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)rely on organic liquid electrolytes that pose significant risks due to their flammability and toxicity.The potential for environmental pollution and explosions resulting from battery damage or fracture is a critical concern.Water-based(aqueous)electrolytes have been receiving attention as an alternative to organic electrolytes.However,a narrow electrochemicalstability window,water decomposition,and the consequent low battery operating voltage and energy density hinder the practical use of aqueous electrolytes.Therefore,developing novel aqueous electrolytes for sustainable,safe,high-performance LIBs remains challenging.This Review first commences by summarizing the roles and requirements of electrolytes–separators and then delineates the progression of aqueous electrolytes for LIBs,encompassing aqueous liquid and gel electrolyte development trends along with detailed principles of the electrolytes.These aqueous electrolytes are progressed based on strategies using superconcentrated salts,concentrated diluents,polymer additives,polymer networks,and artificial passivation layers,which are used for suppressing water decomposition and widening the electrochemical stability window of water of the electrolytes.In addition,this Review discusses potential strategies for the implementation of aqueous Li-metal batteries with improved electrolyte–electrode interfaces.A comprehensive understanding of each strategy in the aqueous system will assist in the design of an aqueous electrolyte and the development of sustainable and safe high-performance batteries.展开更多
The Pb-birnessite was prepared by ion exchange from K-birnessite, which was synthesized by calcination of KMnO4. Measure methods of SEM (scanning electron microscopy), XRD (X-ray diffraction), TGA (thermogravimetric a...The Pb-birnessite was prepared by ion exchange from K-birnessite, which was synthesized by calcination of KMnO4. Measure methods of SEM (scanning electron microscopy), XRD (X-ray diffraction), TGA (thermogravimetric analyse), AAS (atomic absorption spectrometry), slow-scanning cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic step discharge/charge are applied. Potentiostatic step method is used for the determination of a chemical diffusion coefficientD is Li+. XRD patterns indicate the Pb-birnessite has layered structure. Slow-scanning voltammograms show the occurrence of a single-phase redox reaction. The galvanostatic discharge/charge curves indicate the Pb-birnessite has better rechargeability at a high discharge/charge rate. Li+ can reversibly intercalate into and de-intercalate from the Pb-birnessite during discharge and charge. Pb between the layers stabilized the layered structure and prevented partially the conversion to spinel-like structures. The average value of the chemical diffusion coefficientD of Li+ intercalated into the Pb-birnessite is 8.24×10?11 cm2·s?1. Key words Birnessite - Pb2+-doped - single-phase redox reaction - Lithium intercalation CLC number O 646.54 Foundation item: Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20077020)Biography: ZHU Xin-gong (1979-), male, Master, research direction: electrochemistry.展开更多
The concentration difference in the near-surface region of lithium metal is the main cause of lithium dendrite growth.Resolving this issue will be key to achieving high-performance lithium metal batteries(LMBs).Herein...The concentration difference in the near-surface region of lithium metal is the main cause of lithium dendrite growth.Resolving this issue will be key to achieving high-performance lithium metal batteries(LMBs).Herein,we construct a lithium nitrate(LiNO_(3))-implanted electroactiveβphase polyvinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene(PVDF-HFP)crystalline polymorph layer(PHL).The electronegatively charged polymer chains attain lithium ions on the surface to form lithium-ion charged channels.These channels act as reservoirs to sustainably release Li ions to recompense the ionic flux of electrolytes,decreasing the growth of lithium dendrites.The stretched molecular channels can also accelerate the transport of Li ions.The combined effects enable a high Coulombic efficiency of 97.0%for 250 cycles in lithium(Li)||copper(Cu)cell and a stable symmetric plating/stripping behavior over 2000 h at 3 mA cm^(-2)with ultrahigh Li utilization of 50%.Furthermore,the full cell coupled with PHL-Cu@Li anode and Li Fe PO_(4) cathode exhibits long-term cycle stability with high-capacity retention of 95.9%after 900 cycles.Impressively,the full cell paired with LiNi_(0.87)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.03)O_(2)maintains a discharge capacity of 170.0 mAh g^(-1)with a capacity retention of 84.3%after 100 cycles even under harsh condition of ultralow N/P ratio of 0.83.This facile strategy will widen the potential application of LiNO_(3)in ester-based electrolyte for practical high-voltage LMBs.展开更多
Metallic lithium(Li)is considered the“Holy Grail”anode material for the nextgeneration of Li batteries with high energy density owing to the extraordinary theoretical specific capacity and the lowest negative electr...Metallic lithium(Li)is considered the“Holy Grail”anode material for the nextgeneration of Li batteries with high energy density owing to the extraordinary theoretical specific capacity and the lowest negative electrochemical potential.However,owing to inhomogeneous Li-ion flux,Li anodes undergo uncontrollable Li deposition,leading to limited power output and practical applications.Carbon materials and their composites with controllable structures and properties have received extensive attention to guide the homogeneous growth of Li to achieve high-performance Li anodes.In this review,the correlation between the behavior of Li anode and the properties of carbon materials is proposed.Subsequently,we review emerging strategies for rationally designing high-performance Li anodes with carbon materials,including interface engineering(stabilizing solid electrolyte interphase layer and other functionalized interfacial layer)and architecture design of host carbon(constructing three-dimension structure,preparing hollow structure,introducing lithiophilic sites,optimizing geometric effects,and compositing with Li).Based on the insights,some prospects on critical challenges and possible future research directions in this field are concluded.It is anticipated that further innovative works on the fundamental chemistry and theoretical research of Li anodes are needed.展开更多
Spin-engineering with electrocatalysts have been exploited to suppress the“shuttle effect”in Li–S batteries.Spin selec-tion,spin-dependent electron mobility and spin potentials in activation barriers can be optimiz...Spin-engineering with electrocatalysts have been exploited to suppress the“shuttle effect”in Li–S batteries.Spin selec-tion,spin-dependent electron mobility and spin potentials in activation barriers can be optimized as quantum spin exchange interactions lead-ing to a significant reduction of the electronic repulsions in the orbitals of catalysts.Herein,we anchor the MgPc molecules on fluorinated carbon nanotubes(MgPc@FCNT),which exhibits the single active Mg sites with axial displacement.According to the density functional theory calculations,the electronic spin polarization in MgPc@FCNT not only increases the adsorption energy toward LiPSs intermediates but also facilitates the tunneling process of electron in Li–S batter-ies.As a result,the MgPc@FCNT provides an initial capacity of 6.1 mAh cm^(-2) even when the high sulfur loading is 4.5 mg cm^(-2),and still maintains 5.1 mAh cm^(-2) after 100 cycles.This work provides a new perspective to extend the main group single-atom catalysts enabling high-performance Li–S batteries.展开更多
基金supported by Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2016YFA0201904)National Natural Science Foundation of China(21631002,52172219,51872192)+3 种基金Projects of International Cooperation and Exchanges NSFC(22120102004)Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences(BNLMS-CXTD-202001)the Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation(No.BK20180002)Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202103021223019).
文摘Birnessite M_(x)MnO_(2)(M=Na^(+),K^(+),etc.)has emerged as a promising alternative to the classical MnO_(2)material owing to its improved pseudocapacitive performance for energy storage.Understanding their structure–property correlation is essential for the development and application of advanced supercapacitors.Herein,we adopt the crystal field theory and density functional simulation to reveal the structural dependence of the pseudocapacitive property of M_(x)MnO_(2).Attributing to the Jahn–Teller effect of Mn^(3+),the bandgap of Kx MnO_(2)can be tuned by changing the x value(i.e.,the Mn(III)/Mn(IV)ratio).Then,we design a narrow-bandgap K 0.25 MnO_(2)(0.84 eV),which affords a high capacitance of 415 F g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)and a desirable rate capability of 293 F g^(-1)at 20 A g^(-1).Operando Raman spectroscopy confirms that the Jahn–Teller induced structure evolution of[MnO_(6)]octahedron accounts for the superior pseudocapacitive behavior of K_(0.25)MnO_(2).This finding offers theoretical guidance to the design and application of birnessite materials for pseudocapacitors.
基金the National Research Foundation(NRF)of Korea(No.2022R1A2B5B02002097),funded by the Korea government(MSIT).
文摘Current lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)rely on organic liquid electrolytes that pose significant risks due to their flammability and toxicity.The potential for environmental pollution and explosions resulting from battery damage or fracture is a critical concern.Water-based(aqueous)electrolytes have been receiving attention as an alternative to organic electrolytes.However,a narrow electrochemicalstability window,water decomposition,and the consequent low battery operating voltage and energy density hinder the practical use of aqueous electrolytes.Therefore,developing novel aqueous electrolytes for sustainable,safe,high-performance LIBs remains challenging.This Review first commences by summarizing the roles and requirements of electrolytes–separators and then delineates the progression of aqueous electrolytes for LIBs,encompassing aqueous liquid and gel electrolyte development trends along with detailed principles of the electrolytes.These aqueous electrolytes are progressed based on strategies using superconcentrated salts,concentrated diluents,polymer additives,polymer networks,and artificial passivation layers,which are used for suppressing water decomposition and widening the electrochemical stability window of water of the electrolytes.In addition,this Review discusses potential strategies for the implementation of aqueous Li-metal batteries with improved electrolyte–electrode interfaces.A comprehensive understanding of each strategy in the aqueous system will assist in the design of an aqueous electrolyte and the development of sustainable and safe high-performance batteries.
基金supported by the Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Forming Technology and Equipment (No. SKL202005)the Major Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Luoyang,China(No. 2201029A)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51771115, 51775334)the Research Program of SAST-SJTU Joint Research Center of Advanced Spaceflight Technologies,China (No. USCAST2020-14)。
文摘The Pb-birnessite was prepared by ion exchange from K-birnessite, which was synthesized by calcination of KMnO4. Measure methods of SEM (scanning electron microscopy), XRD (X-ray diffraction), TGA (thermogravimetric analyse), AAS (atomic absorption spectrometry), slow-scanning cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic step discharge/charge are applied. Potentiostatic step method is used for the determination of a chemical diffusion coefficientD is Li+. XRD patterns indicate the Pb-birnessite has layered structure. Slow-scanning voltammograms show the occurrence of a single-phase redox reaction. The galvanostatic discharge/charge curves indicate the Pb-birnessite has better rechargeability at a high discharge/charge rate. Li+ can reversibly intercalate into and de-intercalate from the Pb-birnessite during discharge and charge. Pb between the layers stabilized the layered structure and prevented partially the conversion to spinel-like structures. The average value of the chemical diffusion coefficientD of Li+ intercalated into the Pb-birnessite is 8.24×10?11 cm2·s?1. Key words Birnessite - Pb2+-doped - single-phase redox reaction - Lithium intercalation CLC number O 646.54 Foundation item: Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20077020)Biography: ZHU Xin-gong (1979-), male, Master, research direction: electrochemistry.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22205191 and 52002346)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(No.2021RC3109)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2022JJ40446)Guangxi Key Laboratory of Low Carbon Energy Material(No.2020GXKLLCEM01)。
文摘The concentration difference in the near-surface region of lithium metal is the main cause of lithium dendrite growth.Resolving this issue will be key to achieving high-performance lithium metal batteries(LMBs).Herein,we construct a lithium nitrate(LiNO_(3))-implanted electroactiveβphase polyvinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene(PVDF-HFP)crystalline polymorph layer(PHL).The electronegatively charged polymer chains attain lithium ions on the surface to form lithium-ion charged channels.These channels act as reservoirs to sustainably release Li ions to recompense the ionic flux of electrolytes,decreasing the growth of lithium dendrites.The stretched molecular channels can also accelerate the transport of Li ions.The combined effects enable a high Coulombic efficiency of 97.0%for 250 cycles in lithium(Li)||copper(Cu)cell and a stable symmetric plating/stripping behavior over 2000 h at 3 mA cm^(-2)with ultrahigh Li utilization of 50%.Furthermore,the full cell coupled with PHL-Cu@Li anode and Li Fe PO_(4) cathode exhibits long-term cycle stability with high-capacity retention of 95.9%after 900 cycles.Impressively,the full cell paired with LiNi_(0.87)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.03)O_(2)maintains a discharge capacity of 170.0 mAh g^(-1)with a capacity retention of 84.3%after 100 cycles even under harsh condition of ultralow N/P ratio of 0.83.This facile strategy will widen the potential application of LiNO_(3)in ester-based electrolyte for practical high-voltage LMBs.
基金supported by the China Petrochemical Corporation(222260).
文摘Metallic lithium(Li)is considered the“Holy Grail”anode material for the nextgeneration of Li batteries with high energy density owing to the extraordinary theoretical specific capacity and the lowest negative electrochemical potential.However,owing to inhomogeneous Li-ion flux,Li anodes undergo uncontrollable Li deposition,leading to limited power output and practical applications.Carbon materials and their composites with controllable structures and properties have received extensive attention to guide the homogeneous growth of Li to achieve high-performance Li anodes.In this review,the correlation between the behavior of Li anode and the properties of carbon materials is proposed.Subsequently,we review emerging strategies for rationally designing high-performance Li anodes with carbon materials,including interface engineering(stabilizing solid electrolyte interphase layer and other functionalized interfacial layer)and architecture design of host carbon(constructing three-dimension structure,preparing hollow structure,introducing lithiophilic sites,optimizing geometric effects,and compositing with Li).Based on the insights,some prospects on critical challenges and possible future research directions in this field are concluded.It is anticipated that further innovative works on the fundamental chemistry and theoretical research of Li anodes are needed.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22109140,U22A20107)Henan Provincial Science and Technology R&D Program Joint Fund(222301420001)+4 种基金Distinguished Young Scholars Innovation Team of Zhengzhou University(No.32320275)Higher Education Teaching Reform Research and Practice Project of Henan Province(2021SJGLX093Y)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M722866)International Talent Cooperation Program in Henan Province(No.HNGD2022036)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Zhengzhou University(22120030).
文摘Spin-engineering with electrocatalysts have been exploited to suppress the“shuttle effect”in Li–S batteries.Spin selec-tion,spin-dependent electron mobility and spin potentials in activation barriers can be optimized as quantum spin exchange interactions lead-ing to a significant reduction of the electronic repulsions in the orbitals of catalysts.Herein,we anchor the MgPc molecules on fluorinated carbon nanotubes(MgPc@FCNT),which exhibits the single active Mg sites with axial displacement.According to the density functional theory calculations,the electronic spin polarization in MgPc@FCNT not only increases the adsorption energy toward LiPSs intermediates but also facilitates the tunneling process of electron in Li–S batter-ies.As a result,the MgPc@FCNT provides an initial capacity of 6.1 mAh cm^(-2) even when the high sulfur loading is 4.5 mg cm^(-2),and still maintains 5.1 mAh cm^(-2) after 100 cycles.This work provides a new perspective to extend the main group single-atom catalysts enabling high-performance Li–S batteries.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52071179, 5227010325)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, China (No. BK20221493)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China (Nos. 30920021160, 30919011405)。