Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 6527 - 6538
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
By
optimizing
the
precursor
structure
with
sodium
aminosulfonate
to
reduce
uneven
Li/Ni
mixing
in
active
material,
cyclic
stability
of
NCM811
was
enhanced.
Following
300
cycles,
capacity
retention
rate
increased
by
approximately
20%.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(30)
Published: May 7, 2024
Polyethylene
oxide
(PEO)-based
solid-state
batteries
hold
great
promise
as
the
next-generation
with
high
energy
density
and
safety.
However,
PEO-based
electrolytes
encounter
certain
limitations,
including
inferior
ionic
conductivity,
low
Li
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(6), P. 3134 - 3166
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
utilization
of
computational
approaches
at
various
scales,
including
first-principles
calculations,
MD
simulations,
multi-physics
modeling,
and
machine
learning
techniques,
has
been
instrumental
in
expediting
the
advancement
SSEs.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(8), P. 3829 - 3895
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
categorizes
subnanometer
pores/channels
(SNPCs)
from
structural
perspective
and
demonstrates
electrochemical
couplings
in
SNPCs
for
batteries
while
proposing
corresponding
challenges
future
research
directions.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Abstract
Composite
solid‐state
electrolytes
(CSSEs)
that
combine
the
benefits
of
inorganic
and
polymer
hold
great
potential
for
lithium
metal
batteries
(SSLMBs)
due
to
their
high
ionic
conductivity
superior
mechanical
properties.
However,
overall
performance
is
severely
hindered
by
several
practical
challenges,
including
component
aggregation,
poor
interface
behavior,
limited
Li
+
transport.
Here,
a
unique
ultrathin
coating
triaminopropyl
triethoxysilane
with
bifunctional
structure
introduced
effectively
bridges
fillers
(Li
1+x
Al
x
Ti
2‐x
(PO
4
)
3
,
LATP)
polyvinylidene
fluoride
hexafluoropropylene
/polyethylene
oxide
matrix,
thereby
enabling
high‐performance
CSSEs
(referred
as
SLPH).
This
design
prevents
LATP
particle
agglomeration,
improves
interfacial
compatibility,
ensures
enrichment
fast
transport
within
SLPH.
Consequently,
SLPH
exhibits
low
conduction
energy
barrier
(
E
=
0.462
eV),
desirable
(4.19
×
10
−4
S
cm
−1
at
60
°C),
transference
number
0.694).
As
result,
SSLMBs
SLPH,
Li|
|Li
symmetric
cells,
LiFePO
|
coin‐type,
pouch
demonstrate
rate
capability
long‐time
cycling
stability.
work
underscores
significance
surface
functionalization
create
stable
solid‐solid
enhance
conduction,
paving
way
in
SSLMBs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(13)
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Abstract
Quasi‐solid‐state
electrolytes
(QSSE)
are
a
promising
candidate
for
addressing
the
limitations
of
liquid
and
solid
electrolytes.
However,
different
ion
transport
capacities
between
solvents
polymers
can
cause
localized
heterogeneous
distribution
Na
+
fluxes.
In
addition,
continuous
side
reactions
occurring
at
interface
QSSE
sodium
anode
lead
to
uncontrollable
dendrites
growth.
Herein,
novel
strategy
is
designed
integrate
composite
electrospun
membrane
3
Zr
2
Si
PO
12
poly(vinylidene
fluoride‐
co
‐hexafluoropropylene)
(PVDF‐HFP)
into
QSSE,
aiming
introduce
new
fast
conducting
channels
organic–inorganic
interface.
The
efficient
transfer
pathways
effectively
promote
homogenization
migration,
enabling
achieve
an
ultrahigh
ionic
conductivity
4.1
mS
cm
−1
room
temperature,
with
transference
number
as
high
0.54.
Moreover,
PVDF‐HFP
preferentially
reduced
upon
contact
form
“NaF‐rich”
electrolyte
interphase,
which
suppresses
growth
dendrites.
synergistic
combination
multiple
strategies
realize
exceptional
long‐term
cycling
stability
in
both
symmetric
batteries
(≈700
h)
full
(2100
cycles).
This
study
provides
insight
constructing
performance
dendrite‐free
solid‐state
metal
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Abstract
Utilizing
solid‐state
polymer
electrolytes
(SPEs)
in
high‐voltage
Li‐metal
batteries
is
a
promising
strategy
for
achieving
high
energy
density
and
safety.
However,
the
SPEs
face
challenges
such
as
undesirable
mechanical
strength,
low
ionic
conductivity
incompatible
interface.
Here,
novel
crosslinked
poly(ether‐urethane)‐based
SPE
with
molecular
cross‐linked
structure
fabricated
to
create
high‐throughput
Li
+
transport
pathway.
The
amino‐modified
Zr‐porphyrin‐based
metal‐organic
frameworks
(ZrMOF)
are
introduced
multisite
cross‐linking
nodes
chain
extenders.
abundant
ether/ketonic‐oxygen
Lewis
acid
sites
achieve
(5.7
×
10
−4
S
cm
−1
at
30
°C)
transference
number
(0.84).
interpenetrating
of
robust
strength
results
record
cycle
life
8000
h
Li||Li
symmetric
cell.
structural
stability
ZrMOF
electron‐withdrawing
urethane/ureido
groups
oxidation
potential
(5.1
V)
enables
discharge
capacity
182
mAh
g
0.3
C
over
500
cycles
LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
2
||Li
Remarkably,
446
Wh
kg
1.5‐Ah
pouch
cell
obtained
loading
cathode
(≈4
−2
),
demonstrating
great
prospect
current
practical
application
solid‐state,
batteries.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(19), P. 7119 - 7128
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
single-ion
conducting
solid
polymer
electrolyte
with
enhanced
Li
+
migration
by
controlling
anion
immobilization
and
solvation
was
developed,
showcasing
superior
electrochemical
performance
industrial
compatibility.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(36)
Published: April 8, 2024
Abstract
The
untapped
potential
of
sub‐nanometric
materials
(SNMs)
in
constructing
high‐performance
thermoelectrics
(TE)
presents
a
promising
yet
unexplored
avenue.
This
study
investigates
the
utilization
supertetrahedral
CdS
clusters,
representing
SNMs,
conjunction
with
state‐of‐the‐art
Bi
2
Te
3
‐based
systems.
cluster
size‐dependent
electronic
structure
enables
selective
interface
scattering
carriers,
while
its
1
nm
size
and
phonon
density
states
(DOS)
contribute
to
significant
interfacial
thermal
resistance.
Furthermore,
dislocations
grain
refinement
induced
by
incorporation
boost
mechanical
properties.
Consequently,
remarkable
peak
figure
merit
(
ZT
)
value
1.47
at
350
K
record‐high
Vickers
hardness
1.08
GPa
is
achieved
0.5
Sb
1.5
/0.1
wt%
composite.
robust
TE
module
achieves
an
excellent
conversion
efficiency
about
6.1%
under
ΔT
241
K.
work
opens
up
exciting
possibilities
for
utilizing
clusters
even
inspires
other
fields
involving
electrical
transport
behaviors.