The degradation mechanism of an Sn_4P_3 electrode as Na-ion battery anode was investigated by using a transmission electron microscopic observation. At the first desodiation, we confirmed that Sn nanoparticles with 6 ...The degradation mechanism of an Sn_4P_3 electrode as Na-ion battery anode was investigated by using a transmission electron microscopic observation. At the first desodiation, we confirmed that Sn nanoparticles with 6 nm in size were dispersed in an amorphous-like P matrix.Compared to this, we observed aggregated Sn particles with sizes exceeding 50 nm after the drastic capacity fading. The capacity fading mechanism was for the first time confirmed to be Sn aggregation. To improve the capacity decay, we carried out the two kinds of chargeàdischarge cycling tests under the reduced volume changes of Sn particles and P matrix by limiting desodiation reactions of Nae Sn and Na3P, respectively. The Sn_4P_3 electrode exhibited an excellent cyclability with the discharge capacity of 500 mA hg^(-1) for 420 cycles under the limited desodiation, whereas the capacity decay was accelerated under the limited sodiation. The results suggest that the Sn aggregation can be improved by the reduced volume change of the P matrix, and that it is very effective for improving anode performance of Sn_4P_3 electrode.展开更多
The practical deployment of metallic anodes in the energy-dense batteries is impeded by the thermodynamically unstable interphase in contact with the aprotic electrolyte,structural collapse of the substrates as well a...The practical deployment of metallic anodes in the energy-dense batteries is impeded by the thermodynamically unstable interphase in contact with the aprotic electrolyte,structural collapse of the substrates as well as their insufficient affinity toward the metallic deposits.Herein,the mechanical flexible,lightweight(1.2 mg cm^(−2))carbon nanofiber scaffold with the monodispersed,ultrafine Sn_(4)P_(3) nanoparticles encapsulation(Sn_(4)P_(3)NPs@CNF)is proposed as the deposition substrate toward the high-areal-capacity sodium loadings up to 4 mAh cm^(−2).First-principles calculations manifest that the alloy intermediates,namely the Na_(15)Sn_(4) and Na_(3)P matrix,exhibit the intimate Na affinity as the“sodiophilic”sites.Meanwhile,the porous CNF regulates the heterogeneous alloying process and confines the deposit propagation along the nanofiber orientation.With the precise control of pairing mode with the NaVPO4F cathode(8.7 mg cm^(−2)),the practical feasibility of the Sn_(4)P_(3) NPs@CNF anode(1^(*)Na excess)is demonstrated in 2 mAh single-layer pouch cell prototype,which achieves the 95.7%capacity retention for 150 cycles at various mechanical flexing states as well as balanced energy/power densities.展开更多
Phosphorus-based anodes are highly promising for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)because of their large theoretical capacities.Nevertheless,the inferior potassium storage properties caused by the poor electronic conducti...Phosphorus-based anodes are highly promising for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)because of their large theoretical capacities.Nevertheless,the inferior potassium storage properties caused by the poor electronic conductivity,easy self-aggregation,and huge volumetric changes upon cycling process restrain their practical applications.Now we impregnate Sn_(4)P_(3)nanoparticles within multilayer graphene sheets(Sn_(4)P_(3)/MGS)as the anode material for PIBs,greatly improving its potassium storage performance.Specifically,the graphene sheets can efficiently suppress the aggregation of Sn_(4)P_(3)nanoparticles,enhance the electronic conductivity,and sustain the structural integrity.In addition,plenty of Sn_(4)P_(3)nanoparticles impregnated in MGS offer a large accessible area for the electrolyte,which decreases the diffusion distance for K^(+)and electrons upon K^(+)insertion/extraction,resulting in an improved rate capability.Consequently,the optimized Sn_(4)P_(3)/MGS containing 80 wt%Sn_(4)P_(3)(Sn_(4)P_(3)/MGS-80)exhibits a high reversible capacity of 378.2 and 260.2 m Ah g;at 0.1 and 1 A g^(-1),respectively,and still delivers a large capacity retention of 76.6%after the 1000th cycle at 0.5 A g^(-1).展开更多
以双氰胺(C_(2)H_(4)N_(4))为原料,采用直接热聚合法制备石墨相氮化碳(g-C_(3)N_(4));以六水合氯化镍(NiCl_(2)·6H_(2)O)和赤磷(P4)为原料,采用简易的水热法将磷化镍(Ni_(2)P)助催化剂负载到二维g-C_(3)N_(4)表面.通过X-射线衍射(X...以双氰胺(C_(2)H_(4)N_(4))为原料,采用直接热聚合法制备石墨相氮化碳(g-C_(3)N_(4));以六水合氯化镍(NiCl_(2)·6H_(2)O)和赤磷(P4)为原料,采用简易的水热法将磷化镍(Ni_(2)P)助催化剂负载到二维g-C_(3)N_(4)表面.通过X-射线衍射(XRD)、红外(IR)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、扫描透射电子显微镜(STEM)、N_(2)吸/脱附、固体紫外漫反射(UV-Vis DRS)、荧光(PL)等,表征所合成催化剂的化学结构、微观形貌及光电性质;以原生生物质杨树叶为牺牲剂,在碱性条件下(3 M NaOH)研究催化剂的光催化重整制氢性能.结果表明:单一的g-C_(3)N_(4)材料无法实现光催化重整制氢,而少量的Ni_(2)P助催化剂负载后可以实现光催化重整制氢;当Ni_(2)P助催化剂负载量为4%(质量分数),杨树叶质量浓度为0.2 g/L时,催化剂展现出最佳的光催化重整制氢活性,平均产氢速率可达3.38μmol/(g·h).展开更多
Due to the lower operating voltage and higher theoretical specific capacity,tin phosphide is considered a class of materials with prospects as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Among them,tin monophosp...Due to the lower operating voltage and higher theoretical specific capacity,tin phosphide is considered a class of materials with prospects as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Among them,tin monophosphide has attracted people's attention due to its unique layered structure.Unfortunately,because of the challenging synthesis method and metastable nature,the application of SnP is limited.In this work,tin phosphide/carbon nanotubes(SnP/CNTs)are prepared by controlling the nucleation and adjusting the ratio of phosphorus/carbon using carbon nanotube as initiator.Sn-MOF is used as a template to make the morphology of SnP more evenly,and carbon nanotubes can also be used as a conductive network to increase the speed of electron transmission.As an anode material for LIBs,SnP/CNTs reveals superior rate performances(reversible capability of 610 mA·h·g^(-1)at 2000 mA·g^(-1)).The full-cell was assembled and tested,after 50 cycles at 0.1 C,the capacity can maintain 292 mA·h·g^(-1),and its capacity retention rate can reach 80.5%.After 230 cycles,its capacity can maintain at around 223 mA·h·g1.In addition,SnP/CNTs materials exhibit 89%pseudocapacitance contribution upon cycling,which indicates the robust Lit storage and satisfactory fast-charging capability.Hence,SnP/CNTs suggests a promising anode material for energy storage system.展开更多
基金partially supported by Advanced Low Carbon Technology Research and Development Program(ALCA,16200610802)Joint Usage/Research Program on Zero-Emission Energy Research,Institute for Applied Ecology,Kyoto University(ZE29A-14,ZE30A-05,ZE30A-06)+1 种基金Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)KAKENHI(Grant Number 17H03128,17K17888,16K05954)supported by "Advanced Characterization Nanotechnology Platform,Nanotechnology Platform Program of the Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology(MEXT),Japan" at the Research Center for Ultra-High Voltage Electron Microscopy in Osaka University(A-17-OS-0020,A-18-S-0002)
文摘The degradation mechanism of an Sn_4P_3 electrode as Na-ion battery anode was investigated by using a transmission electron microscopic observation. At the first desodiation, we confirmed that Sn nanoparticles with 6 nm in size were dispersed in an amorphous-like P matrix.Compared to this, we observed aggregated Sn particles with sizes exceeding 50 nm after the drastic capacity fading. The capacity fading mechanism was for the first time confirmed to be Sn aggregation. To improve the capacity decay, we carried out the two kinds of chargeàdischarge cycling tests under the reduced volume changes of Sn particles and P matrix by limiting desodiation reactions of Nae Sn and Na3P, respectively. The Sn_4P_3 electrode exhibited an excellent cyclability with the discharge capacity of 500 mA hg^(-1) for 420 cycles under the limited desodiation, whereas the capacity decay was accelerated under the limited sodiation. The results suggest that the Sn aggregation can be improved by the reduced volume change of the P matrix, and that it is very effective for improving anode performance of Sn_4P_3 electrode.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(5217130394)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi(2019KJXX-099,2020YZ0037,2019JLZ-09 and 2019QYPY-194)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3102019JC005)Key R&D Program of Shaanxi(No.2019ZDLGY04-05)the Development and Industrialization Fund(2020KJRC0120)。
文摘The practical deployment of metallic anodes in the energy-dense batteries is impeded by the thermodynamically unstable interphase in contact with the aprotic electrolyte,structural collapse of the substrates as well as their insufficient affinity toward the metallic deposits.Herein,the mechanical flexible,lightweight(1.2 mg cm^(−2))carbon nanofiber scaffold with the monodispersed,ultrafine Sn_(4)P_(3) nanoparticles encapsulation(Sn_(4)P_(3)NPs@CNF)is proposed as the deposition substrate toward the high-areal-capacity sodium loadings up to 4 mAh cm^(−2).First-principles calculations manifest that the alloy intermediates,namely the Na_(15)Sn_(4) and Na_(3)P matrix,exhibit the intimate Na affinity as the“sodiophilic”sites.Meanwhile,the porous CNF regulates the heterogeneous alloying process and confines the deposit propagation along the nanofiber orientation.With the precise control of pairing mode with the NaVPO4F cathode(8.7 mg cm^(−2)),the practical feasibility of the Sn_(4)P_(3) NPs@CNF anode(1^(*)Na excess)is demonstrated in 2 mAh single-layer pouch cell prototype,which achieves the 95.7%capacity retention for 150 cycles at various mechanical flexing states as well as balanced energy/power densities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22075147)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK20180086)。
文摘Phosphorus-based anodes are highly promising for potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)because of their large theoretical capacities.Nevertheless,the inferior potassium storage properties caused by the poor electronic conductivity,easy self-aggregation,and huge volumetric changes upon cycling process restrain their practical applications.Now we impregnate Sn_(4)P_(3)nanoparticles within multilayer graphene sheets(Sn_(4)P_(3)/MGS)as the anode material for PIBs,greatly improving its potassium storage performance.Specifically,the graphene sheets can efficiently suppress the aggregation of Sn_(4)P_(3)nanoparticles,enhance the electronic conductivity,and sustain the structural integrity.In addition,plenty of Sn_(4)P_(3)nanoparticles impregnated in MGS offer a large accessible area for the electrolyte,which decreases the diffusion distance for K^(+)and electrons upon K^(+)insertion/extraction,resulting in an improved rate capability.Consequently,the optimized Sn_(4)P_(3)/MGS containing 80 wt%Sn_(4)P_(3)(Sn_(4)P_(3)/MGS-80)exhibits a high reversible capacity of 378.2 and 260.2 m Ah g;at 0.1 and 1 A g^(-1),respectively,and still delivers a large capacity retention of 76.6%after the 1000th cycle at 0.5 A g^(-1).
文摘以双氰胺(C_(2)H_(4)N_(4))为原料,采用直接热聚合法制备石墨相氮化碳(g-C_(3)N_(4));以六水合氯化镍(NiCl_(2)·6H_(2)O)和赤磷(P4)为原料,采用简易的水热法将磷化镍(Ni_(2)P)助催化剂负载到二维g-C_(3)N_(4)表面.通过X-射线衍射(XRD)、红外(IR)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、扫描透射电子显微镜(STEM)、N_(2)吸/脱附、固体紫外漫反射(UV-Vis DRS)、荧光(PL)等,表征所合成催化剂的化学结构、微观形貌及光电性质;以原生生物质杨树叶为牺牲剂,在碱性条件下(3 M NaOH)研究催化剂的光催化重整制氢性能.结果表明:单一的g-C_(3)N_(4)材料无法实现光催化重整制氢,而少量的Ni_(2)P助催化剂负载后可以实现光催化重整制氢;当Ni_(2)P助催化剂负载量为4%(质量分数),杨树叶质量浓度为0.2 g/L时,催化剂展现出最佳的光催化重整制氢活性,平均产氢速率可达3.38μmol/(g·h).
基金supporting by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52002233)Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.2020JM-505)+1 种基金the Natural Science Fund of Shaanxi University of Science and Technology(No.2018BJ-59)the Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Universities(21JP021).
文摘Due to the lower operating voltage and higher theoretical specific capacity,tin phosphide is considered a class of materials with prospects as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Among them,tin monophosphide has attracted people's attention due to its unique layered structure.Unfortunately,because of the challenging synthesis method and metastable nature,the application of SnP is limited.In this work,tin phosphide/carbon nanotubes(SnP/CNTs)are prepared by controlling the nucleation and adjusting the ratio of phosphorus/carbon using carbon nanotube as initiator.Sn-MOF is used as a template to make the morphology of SnP more evenly,and carbon nanotubes can also be used as a conductive network to increase the speed of electron transmission.As an anode material for LIBs,SnP/CNTs reveals superior rate performances(reversible capability of 610 mA·h·g^(-1)at 2000 mA·g^(-1)).The full-cell was assembled and tested,after 50 cycles at 0.1 C,the capacity can maintain 292 mA·h·g^(-1),and its capacity retention rate can reach 80.5%.After 230 cycles,its capacity can maintain at around 223 mA·h·g1.In addition,SnP/CNTs materials exhibit 89%pseudocapacitance contribution upon cycling,which indicates the robust Lit storage and satisfactory fast-charging capability.Hence,SnP/CNTs suggests a promising anode material for energy storage system.