Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(71), P. 9590 - 9593
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Pristine
MOF
nanosheets
with
a
highly
active
metal–sulfur
(M–S,
M
=
Co
and
Ni)
region
as
cathodes
for
Zn–Co/Ni
batteries
are
successfully
prepared
through
dual
substitution
strategy
of
metal
ions
organic
ligands.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 12781 - 12792
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
The
traditional
methods
for
creating
oxygen
vacancies
in
materials
present
several
challenges
and
limitations,
such
as
high
preparation
temperatures,
limited
vacancy
generation,
morphological
destruction,
which
hinder
the
application
of
transition
metal
oxides
field
zinc–air
batteries
(ZABs).
In
order
to
address
these
we
have
introduced
a
pioneering
lithium
reduction
strategy
generating
δ-MnO2@MXene
composite
materials.
This
stands
out
its
simplicity
implementation,
applicability
at
room
temperature,
preservation
material's
structural
integrity.
research
demonstrates
that
aqueous
Ov-MnO2@MXene-5,
with
vacancies,
exhibits
an
outstanding
reaction
(ORR)
activity
ORR
half-wave
potential
reaching
0.787
V.
DFT
calculations
demonstrated
enhanced
could
be
attributed
adjustments
electronic
structure
alterations
adsorption
bond
lengths.
These
result
from
introduction
turn
promote
electron
transport
catalytic
activity.
context
batteries,
cells
Ov-MnO2@MXene-5
air
cathode
exhibit
performance,
featuring
significantly
improved
maximum
power
density
(198.3
mW
cm–2)
long-term
cycling
stability.
Through
innovative
introducing
this
study
has
successfully
electrochemical
performance
MnO2,
overcoming
limitations
associated
vacancies.
Consequently,
opens
up
new
avenues
directions
nonprecious
catalyst
ZABs.
Nature Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(9), P. 1204 - 1214
Published: July 23, 2024
Abstract
Nickel-rich
layered
transition
metal
oxides
are
leading
cathode
candidates
for
lithium-ion
batteries
due
to
their
increased
capacity,
low
cost
and
enhanced
environmental
sustainability
compared
cobalt
formulations.
However,
the
nickel
enrichment
comes
with
larger
volume
change
during
cycling
as
well
reduced
oxygen
stability,
which
can
both
incur
performance
degradation.
Here
we
show
an
ultrahigh-nickel
cathode,
LiNi
0.94
Co
0.05
Te
0.01
O
2
,
that
addresses
all
of
these
critical
issues
by
introducing
high
valent
tellurium
cations
(Te
6+
).
The
as-prepared
material
exhibits
initial
capacity
up
239
milliampere-hours
(mAh)
per
gram
impressive
retention
94.5%
after
200
cycles.
resulting
Ah-level
lithium
battery
silicon-carbon
anode
achieves
extraordinary
monomer
energy
density
404
watt-hours
(Wh)
kilogram
91.2%
300
Advanced
characterizations
theoretical
calculations
introduction
serves
engineer
particle
morphology
a
microstructure
better
accommodate
lattice
strain
enable
intralayer
Te–Ni–Ni–Te
ordered
superstructure,
effectively
tunes
ligand
energy-level
structure
suppresses
loss.
This
work
not
only
advances
nickel-based
into
realm
400
Wh
kg
−1
but
suggests
new
opportunities
in
design
materials
without
trade-off
between
sustainability.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(56)
Published: July 6, 2023
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
are
gaining
significant
attention
for
their
numerous
advantages,
including
high
safety,
energy
density,
affordability,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
the
development
of
ZIBs
has
been
hampered
by
lack
suitable
cathode
materials
that
can
store
Zn2+
with
capacity
reversibility.
Currently,
vanadium-based
tunnel
or
layered
structures
widely
researched
owing
to
theoretical
diversified
structures.
long-term
cycling
stability
is
unsatisfactory
because
material
dissolution,
phase
transformation,
restrictive
kinetics
in
aqueous
electrolytes,
which
limits
practical
applications.
Different
from
previous
reviews
on
ZIBs,
this
review
specifically
addresses
critical
issues
faced
cathodes
proposes
potential
solutions.
Focusing
cathodes,
ion
storage
mechanisms,
parameters
affecting
performance,
progress
made
addressing
aforementioned
problems
also
summarized.
Finally,
future
directions
ZIB
suggested.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(21), P. 8070 - 8082
Published: May 15, 2024
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
have
significant
potential
as
a
large-scale
energy
storage
device
due
to
their
low
cost
and
high
safety.
However,
the
formation
of
zinc
dendrites
during
repeated
plating
stripping
complicated
side
reactions
has
seriously
hindered
development
AZIBs.
Herein,
N,
P
dual-doped
biomass
carbon
was
constructed
by
simple
hydrothermal
pyrolysis
strategy.
In
this
case,
N
heteroatoms
increased
defects
made
it
easier
form
uniform
stable
interface
with
metal.
On
other
hand,
interfacial
interactions
between
Zn2+
surface
were
enhanced
introduction
zincophilic
groups,
which
lowered
barriers
required
for
nucleation,
resulting
in
deposition.
Therefore,
symmetric
assembled
Zn
anodes
based
on
exhibited
outstanding
cycling
stability
(2000
h)
relatively
small
voltage
hysteresis
(45
mV)
at
current
density
1
mA
cm–2
an
area
capacity
0.15
mAh
cm–2.
Besides,
VO2
cathode
compose
full
battery,
NPBC@Zn//VO2
battery
132.2
g–1
after
1500
cycles
5
A
g–1,
76.8%
retention.
It
is
much
higher
than
27.7%
Zn//VO2
battery.
This
work
demonstrates
novel
two-element-doped
carbon/Zn
anode
modification
strategy
achieve
dendrite-free
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(24), P. 11842 - 11849
Published: Dec. 10, 2023
Aluminum-ion
batteries
have
garnered
an
extensive
amount
of
attention
due
to
their
superior
electrochemical
performance,
low
cost,
and
high
safety.
To
address
the
limitation
battery
exploring
new
cathode
materials
understanding
reaction
mechanism
for
these
are
great
significance.
Among
numerous
candidates,
multiple
structures
valence
states
make
manganese-based
oxides
best
choice
aqueous
aluminum-ion
(AAIBs).
In
this
work,
a
consists
γ-MnO2
with
abundant
oxygen
vacancies.
As
result,
electrode
shows
discharge
capacity
481.9
mAh
g–1
at
0.2
A
sustained
reversible
128.6
after
200
cycles
0.4
g–1.
particular,
through
density
functional
theory
calculation
experimental
comparison,
role
vacancies
in
accelerating
kinetics
H+
has
been
verified.
This
study
provides
insights
into
application
manganese
dioxide
AAIBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
gained
significant
attention
owing
to
their
high
energy
densities,
low
costs,
and
enhanced
safety
profiles.
However,
the
development
of
suitable
host
materials
(i.e.,
cathodes)
with
capacity,
structural
stability,
rate
performance
remains
challenging.
Herein,
a
nanoflower‐like
Ca
0.10
MnO
2
·0.61H
O
(CaMnO)
is
successfully
synthesized
as
high‐performance
cathode
material
for
ZIBs
using
simplified
one‐step
hydrothermal
method.
The
unique
3D
porous
structure
provides
continuous
conductive
path
abundant
adsorption
sites
Zn
2+
ions
mitigates
aggregation
during
long‐term
cycling
processes.
In
addition,
doping
into
interlayer
has
dual
functional
effect:
1)
it
acts
pillar
broaden
spacing
enhance
crystal
2)
induces
formation
oxygen
vacancies
reaction
kinetics
increase
reversible
capacity.
Therefore,
CaMnO
exhibits
specific
capacity
289
mAh
g
−1
,
excellent
retention
(90%)
over
750
cycles
at
current
1.5
A
.
This
study
new
perspective
on
advanced
ZIBs.