Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(29)
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Lithium-sulfur
batteries
(LSBs)
with
superior
energy
density
are
among
the
most
promising
candidates
of
next-generation
storage
techniques.
As
key
step
contributing
to
75%
overall
capacity,
Li2
S
deposition
remains
a
formidable
challenge
for
LSBs
applications
because
its
sluggish
kinetics.
The
severe
kinetic
issue
originates
from
huge
interfacial
impedances,
indicative
interface-dominated
nature
deposition.
Accordingly,
increasing
efforts
have
been
devoted
interface
engineering
efficient
deposition,
which
has
attained
inspiring
success
date.
However,
systematic
overview
and
in-depth
understanding
this
critical
field
still
absent.
In
review,
principles
interface-controlled
precipitation
presented,
clarifying
pivotal
roles
electrolyte-substrate
electrolyte-Li2
interfaces
in
regulating
depositing
behavior.
For
optimization
interface,
on
design
substrates
including
metal
compounds,
functionalized
carbons,
organic
compounds
systematically
summarized.
Regarding
regulation
progress
applying
polysulfides
catholytes,
redox
mediators,
high-donicity/polarity
electrolytes
is
overviewed
detail.
Finally,
challenges
possible
solutions
aiming
at
optimizing
given
further
development
practical
LSBs.
This
review
would
inspire
more
insightful
works
and,
importantly,
may
enlighten
other
electrochemical
areas
concerning
heterogeneous
processes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(30)
Published: May 20, 2022
Limited
by
single
metal
active
sites
and
low
electrical
conductivity,
designing
nickel-based
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
materials
with
high
capacity
energy
density
remains
a
challenge.
Herein,
series
of
bi/multimetallic
MOF-74
family
in
situ
grown
on
carbon
cloth
(CC)
doping
Mx+
ions
Ni-MOF-74
is
fabricated:
NiM-MOF@CC
(M
=
Mn2+
,
Co2+
Cu2+
Zn2+
Al3+
Fe3+
),
NiCoM-MOF@CC
).
The
type
ratio
can
be
adjusted
while
the
original
topology
preserved.
Different
are
confirmed
X-ray
absorption
fine
structure
(XAFS).
Furthermore,
these
Ni-based
MOF
electrodes
directly
utilized
as
cathodes
for
aqueous
nickel-zinc
batteries
(NZBs).
Among
all
as-prepared
electrodes,
NiCo-MOF@CC-3
(NCM@CC-3),
an
optimized
Co/Ni
1:1,
exhibits
best
which
according
to
functional
theory
(DFT)
theoretical
calculations.
NCM@CC-3//Zn@CC
battery
achieves
specific
1.77
mAh
cm-2
areal
2.97
mWh
cycling
stability
83%
retention
rate
after
6000
cycles.
synthetic
strategy
based
coordination
effect
concept
binder-free
provide
new
direction
synthesis
high-performance
energy-storage
field.
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(14), P. 2162 - 2162
Published: July 11, 2022
Vehicular
technology
has
recently
gained
increasing
popularity,
and
autonomous
driving
is
a
hot
topic.
To
achieve
safe
reliable
intelligent
transportation
systems,
accurate
positioning
technologies
need
to
be
built
factor
in
the
different
types
of
uncertainties
such
as
pedestrian
behavior,
random
objects,
roads
their
settings.
In
this
work,
we
look
into
other
domains
required
build
an
vehicle
conduct
relevant
literature
analysis.
current
state
research
development
environment
detection,
path
planning,
motion
control,
cybersecurity
for
vehicles.
We
aim
study
proposed
compare
approaches.
For
car
become
fully
autonomous,
these
enough
gain
public
trust
show
immense
accuracy
approach
solving
problems.
Public
perception
auto
vehicles
are
also
explored
paper.
By
discussing
opportunities
well
obstacles
technology,
shed
light
on
future
possibilities.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(41)
Published: Aug. 25, 2022
The
introduction
of
high-entropy
into
Prussian
blue
analogues
(PBAs)
has
yet
to
attract
attention
in
the
field
lithium-sulfur
battery
materials.
Herein,
we
systematically
synthesize
a
library
PBAs
from
binary
by
facile
coprecipitation
method.
coordination
environment
is
explored
X-ray
absorption
fine
structure
spectroscopy,
which
together
with
elemental
mapping
confirm
successful
all
metals.
Importantly,
electrochemical
tests
demonstrate
that
PBA
can
serve
as
polysulfide
immobilizer
inhibit
shuttle
effect
and
catalyst
promote
polysulfides
conversion,
thereby
boosting
its
outstanding
performance.
Additionally,
variety
nanocubic
metal
oxides
senary
are
fabricated
using
sacrificial
precursors.
We
believe
wide
range
new
materials
obtained
our
pyrolysis
methodology
further
developments
research
on
systems
sulfur
hosts.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
122(11), P. 10087 - 10125
Published: April 21, 2022
Metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
recently
emerged
as
ideal
electrode
materials
and
precursors
for
electrochemical
energy
storage
conversion
(EESC)
owing
to
their
large
specific
surface
areas,
highly
tunable
porosities,
abundant
active
sites,
diversified
choices
of
metal
nodes
organic
linkers.
Both
MOF-based
MOF-derived
in
powder
form
been
widely
investigated
relation
synthesis
methods,
structure
morphology
controls,
performance
advantages
targeted
applications.
However,
engage
them
applications,
both
binders
additives
would
be
required
postprocessed
electrodes,
fundamentally
eliminating
some
the
sites
thus
degrading
superior
effects
MOF-based/derived
materials.
The
advancement
freestanding
electrodes
provides
a
new
promising
platform
EESC
thanks
apparent
merits,
including
fast
electron/charge
transmission
seamless
contact
between
current
collectors.
Benefiting
from
synergistic
effect
structures
materials,
outstanding
can
achieved,
stimulating
increasing
enthusiasm
recent
years.
This
review
timely
comprehensive
overview
on
structural
features
fabrication
techniques
electrodes.
Then,
latest
advances
are
summarized
devices
electrocatalysis.
Finally,
insights
into
currently
faced
challenges
further
perspectives
these
feasible
solutions
discussed,
aiming
at
providing
set
guidance
promote
development
scale-up
production
commercial
Coordination Chemistry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
481, P. 215043 - 215043
Published: Feb. 13, 2023
As
the
structure
and
properties
of
anisotropic
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
vary
with
certain
directions
in
space,
controlling
orientation
these
MOFs
allows
full
advantage
to
be
taken
their
properties.
Not
surprisingly,
preparation
oriented
MOFs,
has
drawn
great
attention
past
decade.
In
this
review,
we
systematically
summarized
strategies
utilized
for
growth
highlighting
possibilities
each
synthetic
approach
as
well
challenges
they
have
overcome.
Herein,
also
explored
MOF-on-MOF
hybrids.
Finally,
presented
advantages
MOF
crystals
over
randomly
counterparts
different
applications,
including
adsorptions,
separations,
catalysis,
sensing,
energy
storage,
etc.
We
hope
review
shows
tremendous
helps
reader
better
comprehend
synthesis,
properties,
applications.
InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
4(5)
Published: Feb. 12, 2022
Abstract
All‐solid‐state
lithium
batteries
have
emerged
as
a
priority
candidate
for
the
next
generation
of
safe
and
energy‐dense
energy
storage
devices
surpassing
state‐of‐art
lithium‐ion
batteries.
Among
multitudinous
solid‐state
based
on
solid
electrolytes
(SEs),
sulfide
SEs
attracted
burgeoning
scrutiny
due
to
their
superior
ionic
conductivity
outstanding
formability.
However,
from
perspective
practical
applications
concerning
cell
integration
production,
it
is
still
extremely
challenging
constructing
compatible
electrolyte/electrode
interfaces
developing
available
scale
processing
technologies.
This
review
presents
critical
overview
current
underlying
understanding
interfacial
issues
analyzes
main
challenges
faced
by
sulfide‐based
all‐solid‐state
aspects
cost‐effective
design.
Besides,
corresponding
approaches
involving
interface
engineering
protocols
addressing
these
are
summarized.
Fundamental
perspectives
future
development
avenues
toward
application
high
energy,
safety,
long‐life
ultimately
provided.
image
eScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 100092 - 100092
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Micro/nano
metal–organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
have
attracted
significant
attention
in
recent
years
due
to
their
numerous
unique
properties,
with
many
synthetic
methods
and
strategies
being
reported
for
constructing
MOFs
specific
micro/nano
structures.
In
addition,
the
design
of
energy
storage
conversion
applications
study
structure–activity
relationship
also
become
research
hotspots.
Herein,
a
comprehensive
overview
progress
on
is
presented.
We
begin
brief
introduction
various
synthesis
controlling
morphology
MOFs.
Subsequently,
structure-dependent
properties
as
electrode
materials
or
catalysts
terms
batteries,
supercapacitors,
catalysis
are
discussed.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
future
perspectives
this
field
Overall,
review
expected
inspire
advanced
efficient
technologies.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(21)
Published: March 24, 2023
The
performance
of
aqueous
Zn
ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
is
highly
dependent
on
inner
Helmholtz
plane
(IHP)
chemistry.
Notorious
parasitic
reactions
containing
hydrogen
evolution
(HER)
and
dendrites
both
originate
from
abundant
free
H2
O
random
deposition
inside
active
IHP.
Here,
we
report
a
universal
high
donor
number
(DN)
additive
pyridine
(Py)
with
only
1
vol.
%
addition
(Py-to-H2
volume
ratio),
for
regulating
molecule
distribution
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulation
verify
that
incorporated
Py
could
tailor
Zn2+
solvation
sheath
exclude
molecules
IHP
effectively,
which
in
favor
preventing
decomposition.
Consequently,
even
at
extreme
conditions
such
as
depth
discharge
(DOD)
80
%,
the
symmetric
cell
based
can
sustain
approximately
500
h
long-term
stability.
This
efficient
strategy
DN
additives
furnishes
promising
direction
designing
novel
electrolytes
promoting
practical
application
AZIBs,
despite
inevitably
introducing
trace
organic
additives.