Rotational Symmetry Effects on Multibody Lateral Interactions between Co-Adsorbates at Heterogeneous Interfaces DOI Creative Commons
Shuqiao Wang, Alyssa J. R. Hensley

ACS Physical Chemistry Au, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 328 - 335

Published: April 26, 2024

Heterogeneous interfaces are critical in a wide range of applications, and their material properties can be tuned via changes the coverage configuration chemical adsorbates. However, tunability such adlayers is limited by lack knowledge surrounding impact adsorbate internal structure rotational symmetry on lateral interactions between coadsorbates. Using density functional theory (DFT) cluster expansions, we systematically determine impacts coadsorbates as function DFT functional, type, metal configuration. Results indicate that effects nearly exclusively partitioned into shortest 2-body clusters. By electronic analysis, nature strength attributed to balance repulsive attractive electrostatic dependent types. Taken together, our characterization enables improved accuracy within multiscale modeling multibody adsorbates at heterogeneous interfaces.

Language: Английский

Pathways for MXenes in Solving the Issues of Zinc‐Ion Batteries: Achievements and Perspectives DOI
Rui Zhao, Chang Liu, Yirong Zhu

et al.

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(28)

Published: March 11, 2024

Abstract Zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) have become a global research hotspot in recent years due to their eco‐friendliness, safety, abundant resources, and low cost. However, some significant challenges seriously affect overall performance, thus hindering further development practical applications. Recently, multifunctional adjustable 2D carbides nitrides (MXenes) are extensively used for the modification of ZIBs, fruitful achievements achieved. In order make systematic understanding these studies, it is highly desirable provide an overview MXenes based on methods action mechanisms. this review, basic introduction ZIBs presented main approaches solving issues discussed detail, including activation composite strategies cathode, interface engineering, structural optimization, zinc metal‐free anode strategy anode, solid‐state electrolyte, functionalized separator. Importantly, functions related mechanisms various components analyzed depth. Finally, pathways summarized, future directions prospected.

Language: Английский

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Dynamic heterostructure design of MnO2 for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries DOI

Xiaoru Zhao,

Feng Zhang, Houzhen Li

et al.

Energy & Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(10), P. 3629 - 3640

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Bi 12.53 Mn 0.47 O 19.85 (BiO), acting as a metal ion reservoir, can supply 3+ to R-MnO 2 in situ form 4 10 (BMO) during cycling, resulting dynamic transformation from the BiO/MnO heterostructure BMO/MnO heterostructure.

Language: Английский

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Boosting Charge Carrier Transport by Layer‐Stacked MnxV2O6/V2C Heterostructures for Wide‐Temperature Zinc‐Ion Batteries DOI
Feng Zhang,

Yongchao Kang,

Xiaoru Zhao

et al.

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(37)

Published: March 26, 2024

Abstract Vanadium‐based materials are considered promising cathodes for high‐energy‐density zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) owing to their open skeleton structure and multielectron redox reactions. However, most vanadium‐based have low intrinsic conductivities sluggish reaction kinetics, resulting in poor cycling properties. Herein, a layer‐stacked Mn x V 2 O 6 +V CT (MVO+V C) heterostructure cathode with high capacity superior cyclic stability based on an electrostatic self‐assembly strategy is proposed. The abundant heterointerfaces between MVO C dramatically enhanced the conductivity of composites. Moreover, generation built‐in electric fields at MVO/V heterointerface reduced migration energy barrier Zn 2+ , accelerated charge carrier transport, kinetics cathode. In addition, abundance nano‐channels heterostructures facilitates rapid electrolyte transport Therefore, MVO+V showed 389.4 mAh g −1 after 590 cycles 0.5 A 290.2 6000 5 demonstrating its stability. particular, assembled exhibited remarkable electrochemical performance −20–40 °C, revealing excellent wide‐temperature adaptability. This work offers important insights into design long‐lifespan ZIBs.

Language: Английский

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Research progress on NiCo-LDH electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction DOI
Yubo Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Xiaoxuan Zhang

et al.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 102, P. 304 - 320

Published: Jan. 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Unlocking the Interfacial Adsorption‐Intercalation Pseudocapacitive Storage Limit to Enabling All‐Climate, High Energy/Power Density and Durable Zn‐Ion Batteries DOI
Ming Yang, Yanyi Wang, Dingtao Ma

et al.

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 62(27)

Published: May 10, 2023

Abstract Sluggish storage kinetics and insufficient performance are the major challenges that restrict transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) applied for zinc ion storage, especially at extreme temperature conditions. Herein, a multiscale interface structure‐integrated modulation concept was presented, to unlock omnidirectional kinetics‐enhanced porous VSe 2− x ⋅ n H 2 O host. Theory research indicated co‐modulation of intercalation selenium vacancy enables enhancing interfacial capture ability decreasing diffusion barrier. Moreover, an adsorption‐intercalation pseudocapacitive mechanism uncovered. Such cathode displayed remarkable wide range (−40–60 °C) in aqueous solid electrolytes. In particular, it can retain high specific capacity 173 mAh g −1 after 5000 cycles 10 A , as well energy density 290 Wh kg power 15.8 kW room temperature. Unexpectedly, remarkably 465 21.26 60 °C also be achieved, 258 10.8 −20 °C. This work realizes conceptual breakthrough extending limit layered TMDs construct all‐climate high‐performance Zn‐ion batteries.

Language: Английский

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High Energy Density Aqueous Zinc–Chalcogen (S, Se, Te) Batteries: Recent Progress, Challenges, and Perspective DOI Open Access
Xin Wang, Liyang Liu, Zewei Hu

et al.

Advanced Energy Materials, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(44)

Published: Oct. 11, 2023

Abstract Zinc‐ion batteries with chalcogen‐based (S, Se, Te) cathodes have emerged as a promising candidate for utility‐scale energy storage systems and portable electronics, which attracted rapid attention offer tremendous opportunities owing to their excellent density, on top of the advantages aqueous Zn including cost‐effectiveness, inherent safety, eco‐friendliness. Here, comprehensive overview basic mechanism zinc–chalcogen great intrinsic issues is provided. More detailed recent progress summarized existing challenges strategies are provided well. First, four specific types presented, including: zinc–sulfur, zinc–selenium, zinc–selenium sulfide, zinc–tellurium batteries. Second, remaining within in material preparation, physicochemical properties, battery performance discussed. Meanwhile, series constructive comprehensively put forward optimizing electrochemical performance. Finally, future research perspectives proposed exploration innovation next‐generation green zinc applications.

Language: Английский

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Hollow VO2 microspheres anchored on graphene as advanced cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries DOI
Yangjie Li,

Xiangyue Liao,

Bin Xie

et al.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 662, P. 404 - 412

Published: Feb. 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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Using MXene as a Chemically Induced Initiator to Construct High‐Performance Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries DOI Creative Commons
Jie Chen, Yanpeng Liu,

Baoquan Xiao

et al.

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 63(35)

Published: June 11, 2024

Abstract MXene usually exhibits weak pseudo‐capacitance behavior in aqueous zinc‐ion batteries, which cannot provide sufficient reversible capacity, resulting the decline of overall capacity when used as cathode materials. Taking inspiration from polymer electrolyte engineering, we have conceptualized an situ induced growth strategy based on Herein, 5.25 % was introduced into nucleation and process vanadium oxide (HVO), providing heterogeneous site serving initiator to regulate morphology structural (T‐HVO). The resulted materials can significantly improve rate performance batteries. mechanism T‐HVO demonstrated by both characterizations DFT simulations, improved systematically investigated through a series experiments related dynamic analysis steps. Finally, evaluation comparison various defect introduction strategies revealed efficient, safety, high production output characteristics strategy. This work proposes concept discloses chemical materials, will aid understanding, development, application

Language: Английский

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Heterointerface Built Up by Ultrathin Amorphous MoO3 Conformal Coating Enables V5O12·6H2O with Superior Properties for Aqueous Zinc Batteries DOI
Zhen Sun, Jiahuan Yuan, Yi Wang

et al.

Nano Letters, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Layered V5O12·6H2O is a promising candidate for aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs) but with moderate electrochemical performances. Herein, the charge storage properties of are markedly improved by building up heterointerface on its surface using amorphous molybdenum trioxide as heteromaterial. The functioning proton reservoir enables proton-involved reactions and induces formation built-in electric field along [001] orientation at constructed (001) plane V5O12·6H2O, which could provide new diffusion pathways extra sites ion storage. As result, significantly kinetics realizes an ultrahigh capacity 510 mAh g-1, better rate capability, prolonged lifespan. This work provides general guidance designing advanced cathode materials AZBs respect to heterostructure.

Language: Английский

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Heterostructure Engineering of NiCo‐LDHs for Enhanced Energy Storage Performance in Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries DOI
Xiaoyang Deng, Pengfei Zhang,

Zihao Wan

et al.

Small, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(31)

Published: March 3, 2024

Abstract Aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs) are considered a promising device for next‐generation energy storage due to their high safety and low cost. However, developing high−performance cathodes that can be matched with zinc metal anodes remains challenge in unlocking the full potential of AZIBs. In this study, typical transition layered double hydroxides (NiCo−LDHs) situ reconstructed NiCo−LDHs/Ni(Co)OOH heterostructure using an electrochemical cycling activation (ECA) method, serving as novel cathode material The optimized ECA−NiCo−LDHs demonstrates capacity 181.5 mAh g −1 at 1 A retains 75% initial after 700 cycles 5 . abundant heterointerfaces activate additional active sites accelerate ion diffusion. Theoretical calculations also suggest boost charge transfer regulate ion−adsorption capability, thereby improving performance. Additionally, flexible AZIBs exhibits good service This study on interface engineering introduces new possibility utilizing LDHs offers strategy designing electrode materials.

Language: Английский

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