Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(49)
Published: May 12, 2023
Abstract
Rechargeable
lithium‐carbon
dioxide
(Li–CO
2
)
batteries
are
promising
devices
for
CO
recycling
and
energy
storage.
However,
thermodynamically
stable
electrically
insulating
discharge
products
(DPs)
(e.g.,
Li
3
deposited
at
cathodes
require
rigorous
conditions
completed
decomposition,
resulting
in
large
recharge
polarization
poor
battery
reversibility.
Although
progress
has
been
achieved
cathode
design
electrolyte
optimization,
the
significance
of
DPs
is
generally
underestimated.
Therefore,
it
necessary
to
revisit
role
Li–CO
boost
overall
performance.
Here,
a
critical
systematic
review
reported
first
time.
Fundamentals
reactions
formation
decomposition
appraised;
impacts
on
performance
including
overpotential,
capacity,
stability
demonstrated;
necessity
product
management
highlighted.
Practical
situ/operando
technologies
assessed
characterize
reaction
intermediates
corresponding
mechanism
investigation.
Additionally,
achievable
control
measures
evidenced
provide
principles
improve
Findings
from
this
work
will
deepen
understanding
electrochemistry
promote
practical
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(30)
Published: March 3, 2022
Abstract
Although
lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries
are
promising
next‐generation
energy‐storage
systems,
their
practical
applications
limited
by
the
growth
of
Li
dendrites
and
lithium
polysulfide
shuttling.
These
problems
can
be
mitigated
through
use
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs),
which
exhibit
advantages
maximal
atom
utilization
efficiency
(≈100%)
unique
catalytic
properties,
thus
effectively
enhancing
performance
electrode
materials
in
devices.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
recent
progress
SACs
intended
for
Li‐metal
anodes,
S
cathodes,
separators,
briefly
introducing
operating
principles
Li–S
batteries,
action
mechanisms
corresponding
SACs,
fundamentals
activity,
then
comprehensively
describes
main
strategies
synthesis.
Subsequently,
operation
reinforced
as
well
other
metal–S
individually
illustrated,
major
challenges
usage
future
development
directions
presented.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 2, 2021
Due
to
their
high
safety
and
low
cost,
rechargeable
aqueous
Zn-ion
batteries
(RAZIBs)
have
been
receiving
increased
attention
are
expected
be
the
next
generation
of
energy
storage
systems.
However,
metal
Zn
anodes
exhibit
a
limited-service
life
inferior
reversibility
owing
issues
dendrites
side
reactions,
which
severely
hinder
further
development
RAZIBs.
Researchers
attempted
design
high-performance
by
interfacial
engineering,
including
surface
modification
addition
electrolyte
additives,
stabilize
anodes.
The
purpose
is
achieve
uniform
nucleation
flat
deposition
regulating
behavior
ions,
effectively
improves
cycling
stability
anode.
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
reaction
mechanisms
for
inhibiting
growth
occurrence
reactions.
In
addition,
research
progress
engineering
strategies
RAZIBs
summarized
classified.
Finally,
prospects
suggestions
provided
highly
reversible
InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
4(7)
Published: March 15, 2022
Abstract
Zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
been
extensively
investigated
and
discussed
as
promising
energy
storage
devices
in
recent
years
owing
to
their
low
cost,
high
density,
inherent
safety,
environmental
impact.
Nevertheless,
several
challenges
remain
that
need
be
prioritized
before
realizing
the
widespread
application
of
ZIBs.
In
particular,
development
zinc
anodes
has
hindered
by
many
challenges,
such
inevitable
dendrites,
corrosion
passivation,
hydrogen
evolution
reaction
(HER),
which
severely
limited
practical
high‐performance
This
review
starts
with
a
systematic
discussion
origins
HER,
well
effects
on
battery
performance.
Subsequently,
we
discuss
solutions
above
problems
protect
anode,
including
improvement
anode
materials,
modification
anode–electrolyte
interface,
optimization
electrolyte.
this
emphasizes
design
strategies
from
an
integrated
perspective
broad
interest
rather
than
view
focus.
final
section,
comments
perspectives
are
provided
for
future
anodes.
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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.
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eScience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 47 - 78
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
desire
for
high-energy-density
batteries
calls
the
revival
of
Li
metal
anode.
However,
its
application
is
hindered
by
enormous
challenges
associated
with
deposition/desolvation
behaviors,
such
as
side
reactions,
volume
change,
and
dendrite
formation.
To
overcome
these
challenges,
deposition
must
be
controlled
to
remain
below
separator.
Further,
enable
longer
cycle
life,
should
constrained
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI).
achieve
goals,
it
critical
have
a
deep
theoretical
understanding
corresponding
strategies.
This
paper
examines
plating/stripping
in
terms
mechanisms,
influencing
factors,
proposes
general
strategies
control
deposition.
Comprehensive
design
electrode,
electrolyte,
their
interface
are
essential.
Three
dimensional
(3D)
anodes
recommended
store
most
deposited
surface
Artificial
engineering
can
reduce
risk
outside
3D
anode,
while
favors
transport,
regulates
deposition,
suppresses
dendrites,
serving
final
barrier
uncontrolled
reviews
systemic
theories
solutions
interface,
paving
way
promising
route
build
safer
lithium
batteries.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(42)
Published: Sept. 6, 2022
Abstract
The
deployment
of
rechargeable
batteries
is
crucial
for
the
operation
advanced
portable
electronics
and
electric
vehicles
under
harsh
environment.
However,
commercial
lithium‐ion
using
ethylene
carbonate
electrolytes
suffer
from
severe
loss
in
cell
energy
density
at
extremely
low
temperature.
Lithium
metal
(LMBs),
which
use
Li
as
anode
rather
than
graphite,
are
expected
to
push
baseline
low‐temperature
devices
level.
Albeit
promising,
kinetic
limitations
standard
chemistries
subzero
condition
inevitably
hamper
cyclability
LMBs,
resulting
a
decline
plating/stripping
reversibility
short‐circuit
hazards
due
dendritic
growth.
Such
performance
degradation
becomes
more
pronounced
with
decreasing
temperature,
ascribing
sluggish
ion
transport
kinetics
during
charging/discharging
processes
includes
+
solvation/desolvation,
through
bulk
electrolyte,
well
diffusion
within
solid
electrolyte
interphase
electrode
materials
In
this
review,
critical
limiting
factors
challenges
behaviors
systematically
reviewed
discussed.
strategies
enhance
electrolytes,
electrodes,
electrolyte/electrode
interface
comprehensively
summarized.
Finally,
perspective
on
future
research
direction
LMBs
toward
practical
applications
proposed.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(26)
Published: May 30, 2022
Abstract
Anode‐free
solid‐state
lithium
batteries
are
promising
for
next‐generation
energy
storage
systems,
especially
the
mobile
sectors,
due
to
their
enhanced
density,
improved
safety,
and
extended
calendar
life.
However,
inefficiency
of
plating
stripping
leads
rapid
capacity
degradation
absence
excess
inventory.
Therefore,
dissecting
difficulties
challenges
faced
by
anode‐free
can
pave
way
improving
cycle
life
many
batteries.
In
this
review,
key
issues
affecting
elaborated
step‐by‐step
based
on
current
understanding
Furthermore,
various
strategies
optimizing
performance
targeted.
Finally,
future
opportunities
possible
directions
evaluated,
aiming
stimulate
exploration
emerging
field.
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 346 - 398
Published: April 25, 2022
Abstract
Lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries,
although
a
promising
candidate
of
next‐generation
energy
storage
devices,
are
hindered
by
some
bottlenecks
in
their
roadmap
toward
commercialization.
The
key
challenges
include
solving
the
issues
such
as
low
utilization
active
materials,
poor
cyclic
stability,
rate
performance,
and
unsatisfactory
Coulombic
efficiency
due
to
inherent
electrical
ionic
conductivity
sulfur
its
discharged
products
(e.g.,
Li
2
S
S),
dissolution
migration
polysulfide
ions
electrolyte,
unstable
solid
electrolyte
interphase
dendritic
growth
on
anodes,
volume
change
both
cathodes
anodes.
Owing
high
specific
surface
area,
pore
volume,
density,
good
chemical
particularly
multimodal
sizes,
hierarchical
porous
carbon
(HPC)
materials
have
received
considerable
attention
for
circumventing
above
problems
Li–S
batteries.
Herein,
recent
progress
made
synthetic
methods
deployment
HPC
various
components
including
cathodes,
separators
interlayers,
lithium
anodes
batteries
is
presented
summarized.
More
importantly,
correlation
between
structures
(pore
degree
pores,
heteroatom‐doping)
electrochemical
performances
elaborated.
Finally,
discussion
future
perspectives
associated
with
HPCs
provided.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(9)
Published: Jan. 13, 2022
Abstract
Rechargeable
lithium–sulfur
batteries
(LSBs)
are
recognized
as
a
promising
candidate
for
next‐generation
energy
storage
devices
because
of
their
high
theoretical
specific
capacity
and
density.
However,
the
insulating
sulfur,
Li
2
S
/Li
S,
shuttling
effect
order
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPSs)
hinder
its
practical
applications.
Herein,
heterostructure
is
explored
to
enhance
conversion
reaction
kinetics
adsorption
ability
LiPSs.
By
rationally
designing
conductive
carbon
framework
polar
metal
sites,
both
experimental
results
show
strong
abilities
dissolved
LiPSs
promote
rate.
A
CoSe
/Co
3
O
4
@NC‐CNT/S
cathode
shows
an
excellent
rate
performance
(≈1457
mAh
g
−1
at
0.1
C
still
retains
≈688
5
C).
When
performing
charge–discharge
in
long‐term
stability
C,
delivers
initial
≈780
≈602
after
500
cycles
with
Coulombic
efficiency
≈95.4%.
Remarkably,
battery
can
entirely
operate
even
very
sulfur
loading
≈10.1
mg
cm
−2
lean
electrolyte
condition.
This
work
emphasizes
new
strategy
design
heterostructures
that
encourage
industrial
application
LSBs.