Small Structures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 10, 2024
Prussian
blue
analogues
(PBAs)
are
considered
as
promising
cathode
materials
for
capacitive
deionization
(CDI)
technology
due
to
their
3D
open‐frame
structure
and
tunable
redox
active
sites.
However,
the
inevitably
high
content
of
[Fe(CN)
6
]
vacancies
in
crystal
results
a
low
salt
adsorption
capacity
(SAC)
poor
recycling
performance.
Herein,
high‐salt
nano‐reaction
system
is
established
by
mechanochemical
ball
milling,
enabling
preparation
variety
highly
crystallized
PBAs
(metal
hexacyanoferrate,
MHCF‐B‐170,
M
=
Ni,
Co,
or
Cu)
with
(0.05–0.06
per
formula
unit).
The
reduction
lattice
not
only
strengthens
conductivity
promotes
rapid
transfer
electrons,
but
also
reduces
migration
energy
barrier
accelerates
fast
reversible
diffusion
Na
+
ions.
structural
characterization
method
theoretical
simulation
demonstrates
excellent
reversibility
stability
MHCF‐B‐170
during
CDI
process.
Impressively,
NiHCF‐B‐170
exhibits
performance,
characterized
an
exceptionally
SAC
up
101.4
mg
g
−1
at
1.2
V,
remarkable
cycle
no
significant
degradation
observed
even
after
100
cycles.
This
Fe(CN)
expected
be
competitive
candidate
material
electrodes.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(2)
Published: Nov. 28, 2022
Constructing
faradaic
electrode
with
superior
desalination
performance
is
important
for
expanding
the
applications
of
capacitive
deionization
(CDI).
Herein,
a
simple
one-step
alkalized
treatment
in
situ
synthesis
1D
TiO2
nanowires
on
surface
2D
Ti3
C2
nanosheets,
forming
-MXene
partially
derived
hierarchical
1D/2D
/Ti3
heterostructure
as
cathode
reported.
Cross-linked
help
avoid
layer
stacking
while
acting
protective
against
contact
internal
dissolved
oxygen
water.
The
inner
MXene
nanosheets
cross
over
can
provide
abundant
active
adsorption
sites
and
short
ion/electron
diffusion
pathways.
.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
demonstrated
that
consecutively
inject
electrons
into
,
indicating
high
electrochemical
activity
Benefiting
from
structure
synergistic
effect
presents
favorable
hybrid
CDI
performance,
capacity
(75.62
mg
g-1
),
fast
salt
rate
(1.3
min-1
satisfactory
cycling
stability,
which
better
than
most
published
MXene-based
electrodes.
This
study
provides
feasible
partial
derivative
strategy
construction
to
overcome
restrictions
CDI.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(9)
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
Carbon-based
materials
with
high
capacitance
ability
and
fast
electrosorption
rate
are
ideal
electrode
in
capacitive
deionization
(CDI).
However,
traditional
carbon
have
structural
limitations
electrochemical
desalination
performance
due
to
the
low
poor
transmission
channel
of
prepared
electrodes.
Therefore,
reasonable
design
material
structure
is
great
importance
for
achieving
excellent
CDI
properties.
Here,
uniform
hollow
different
morphologies
(hollow
nanospheres,
nanorods,
nano-pseudoboxes,
nano-ellipsoids,
nano-capsules,
nano-peanuts)
reasonably
designed
through
multi-step
template
method
calcination
polymer
precursors.
Hollow
nanospheres
nano-pseudoboxes
exhibit
better
higher
salt
adsorption
capacity
(SAC)
their
stable
carbonaceous
during
calcination.
Moreover,
effects
thickness
shell
size
cavity
on
also
studied.
HCNSs-0.8
thicker
(≈20
nm)
larger
(≈320
shows
best
SAC
value
23.01
mg
g-1
its
large
specific
surface
area
(1083.20
m2
)
rich
pore
distribution.
These
nanoarchitectures
functional
properties
potential
applications
electrochemistry
related
fields.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(15)
Published: March 30, 2023
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
nitrogen
reduction
reaction
(NRR)
represents
a
promising
sustainable
approach
for
NH
3
synthesis.
However,
the
poor
NRR
performance
of
electrocatalysts
is
great
challenge
at
this
stage,
mainly
owing
to
their
low
activity
and
competitive
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
Herein,
2D
ferric
covalent
organic
framework/MXene
(COF‐Fe/MXene)
nanosheets
with
controllable
hydrophobic
behaviors
are
successfully
prepared
via
multiple‐in‐one
synthetic
strategy.
The
boosting
hydrophobicity
COF‐Fe/MXene
can
effectively
repel
water
molecules
inhibit
HER
enhanced
performances.
By
virtue
ultrathin
nanostructure,
well‐defined
single
Fe
sites,
enrichment
effect,
high
hydrophobicity,
1H,1H,2H,2H‐perfluorodecanethiol
modified
hybrid
shows
yield
41.8
µg
h
−1
mg
cat.
Faradaic
efficiency
43.1%
−0.5
V
versus
RHE
in
0.1
m
Na
2
SO
4
solution,
which
vastly
superior
known
Fe‐based
catalysts
even
noble
metal
catalysts.
This
work
provides
universal
strategy
design
synthesis
non‐precious
high‐efficiency
N
.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 4, 2024
Despite
the
promising
potential
of
transition
metal
oxides
(TMOs)
as
capacitive
deionization
(CDI)
electrodes,
actual
capacity
TMOs
electrodes
for
sodium
storage
is
significantly
lower
than
theoretical
capacity,
posing
a
major
obstacle.
Herein,
we
prepared
kinetically
favorable
Zn
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(28)
Published: April 26, 2024
Abstract
Prussian
blue
analogs
(PBAs)
are
considered
as
one
of
the
most
potential
electrode
materials
in
capacitive
deionization
(CDI)
due
to
their
unique
3D
framework
structure.
However,
practical
applications
suffer
from
low
desalination
capacity
and
poor
cyclic
stability.
Here,
an
entropy
engineering
strategy
is
proposed
that
incorporates
high‐entropy
(HE)
concept
into
PBAs
address
unfavorable
multistage
phase
transitions
during
CDI
desalination.
By
introducing
five
or
more
metals,
which
share
N
coordination
site,
hexacyanoferrate
(HE‐HCF)
constructed,
thereby
increasing
configurational
system
above
1.5R
placing
it
category.
As
a
result,
developed
HE‐HCF
demonstrates
remarkable
cycling
performance,
with
retention
rate
over
97%
after
undergoing
350
ultralong‐life
cycles
adsorption/desorption.
Additionally,
exhibits
high
77.24
mg
g
−1
at
1.2
V.
Structural
characterization
theoretical
calculation
reveal
not
only
helps
restrain
transition
strengthen
structural
stability,
but
also
optimizes
Na
+
ions
diffusion
path
energy
barrier,
accelerates
reaction
kinetics
thus
improves
performance.
This
research
introduces
new
approach
for
designing
electrodes
cost,
long‐lasting
durability
applications.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(39)
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Abstract
Exploring
new
carbon‐based
electrode
materials
is
quite
necessary
for
enhancing
capacitive
deionization
(CDI).
Here,
hollow
mesoporous
carbon
spheres
(HMCSs)/metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
derived
(NC(M)/HMCSs
and
NC(M)@HMCSs)
are
successfully
prepared
by
interface‐coating
space‐encapsulating
design,
respectively.
The
obtained
NC(M)/HMCSs
NC(M)@HMCSs
possess
a
hierarchical
nanoarchitecture
with
abundant
nitrogen
doping,
high
specific
surface
area,
meso‐/microporous
pores.
These
merits
conducive
to
rapid
ion
diffusion
charge
transfer
during
the
adsorption
process.
Compared
NC(M)/HMCSs,
exhibit
superior
electrochemical
performance
due
their
better
utilization
of
internal
space
carbon,
forming
an
interconnected
3D
framework.
In
addition,
introduction
Ni
ions
more
synergistic
effect
between
ZIF(M)‐derived
N‐doped
shell
compared
other
(Mn,
Co,
Cu
ions).
resultant
Ni‐1‐800‐based
CDI
device
exhibits
excellent
salt
capacity
(SAC,
37.82
mg
g
−1
)
good
recyclability.
This
will
provide
direction
MOF
nanoparticle‐driven
assembly
strategy
application
CDI.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 24, 2024
Abstract
Lithium
(Li)
metal
is
considered
as
a
promising
anode
material
for
high‐energy
batteries;
yet,
its
practical
application
hindered
by
uncontrolled
Li
dendrite
growth,
especially
at
high
rate.
Herein,
dual
conductive
gradient
V
2
CT
x
/MoO
3
(DG‐V
)
host
that
integrates
electronic/ionic
gradients
and
lithiophilicity
prepared
layer‐by‐layer
assembly
dendrite‐free
anodes.
Gradient
LiF
deriving
from
different
amount
of
endows
good
ionic
gradient;
while,
MoO
regarded
spacer
to
avoid
the
restacking
,
increasing
space
deposition.
The
effectively
optimize
current
density
+
flux
distribution
bottom,
achieving
fast
reduction
“bottom–up”
deposition
mode.
Meanwhile,
lithiophilic
guide
homogeneous
growth.
As
result,
symmetrical
half‐cells
based
on
DG‐V
@Li
anodes
conduct
700
h
5
mAh
cm
−2
20
mA
.
@Li||LiFePO
4
full‐cells
maintain
capacity
retention
85.4%
after
1350
cycles
C.
Remarkably,
@Li||LiNi
0.6
Co
0.2
Mn
O
can
run
150
with
80.6%
even
harsh
conditions.
well‐adjusted
materials
structures
both
properties
will
bring
inspiration
novel
design
other
batteries.