Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 4933 - 4933
Published: June 25, 2023
Copper
current
collectors
(Cu
CCs)
impact
the
production
technology
and
performance
of
many
electrochemical
devices
by
their
unique
properties
reliable
operation.
The
efficiency
related
processes
operation
could
be
significantly
improved
optimization
Cu
CCs.
Metallic
plays
an
important
role
in
energy
storage
electrocatalysis,
primarily
as
a
conducting
substrate
on
which
chemical
take
place.
Li
nucleation
growth
can
influenced
collector
modulating
local
density
ion
transport.
For
example,
commonly
used
planar
CC
does
not
perform
satisfactorily;
therefore,
high
number
different
modifications
CCs
have
been
proposed
reported
literature
for
minimizing
density,
hindering
dendrite
formation,
improving
Coulombic
efficiency.
Here,
we
provide
updated
critical
overview
basic
strategies
3D
structuring,
methodologies
analyzing
these
structures,
approaches
effective
control
over
most
relevant
properties.
These
methods
are
described
context
practical
usefulness
applicability
effort
to
aid
easy
implementation
research
groups
private
companies
with
established
traditions
electrochemistry
plating
technology.
Furthermore,
helpful
specialists
experience
associated
fields
knowledge
such
materials
engineering
surface
finishing,
where
frequently
applied.
Motivated
importance
final
application
devices,
this
review
additionally
discusses
relationship
between
functional
parameters
already-implemented
electrodes.
Abstract
The
development
of
wearable
energy
sto
rage
and
harvesting
devices
is
pivotal
for
advancing
next-generation
healthcare
technologies,
facilitating
continuous
real-time
health
monitoring.
Traditional
have
been
constricted
by
bulky
rigid
batteries,
limiting
their
practicality
comfort.
However,
recent
advancements
in
materials
science
enabled
the
creation
flexible,
stretchable,
lightweight
storage
solutions.
integration
technologies
essential
developing
self-sustaining
systems
that
minimize
reliance
on
external
power
sources
enhance
device
longevity.
These
integrated
ensure
operation
sensors
processors
vital
This
review
examines
significant
progress
harvesting,
focusing
latest
devices,
solar
cells,
biofuel
triboelectric
nanogenerators,
magnetoelastic
gene
rators,
supercapacitors,
lithium-ion
zinc-ion
batteries.
It
also
discusses
key
parameters
crucial
applications,
such
as
density,
durability.
Finally,
addresses
future
challenges
prospects
this
rapidly
evolving
field,
underscoring
potential
innovative,
self-powered
applications.
Graphical
Batteries,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 45 - 45
Published: Jan. 27, 2024
Urea,
a
basic
chemical
compound,
holds
diverse
applications
across
numerous
domains,
ranging
from
agriculture
to
energy
storage.
Of
particular
interest
is
its
role
as
hydrogen
bond
donor
(HBD).
This
specific
characteristic
has
propelled
utilization
an
essential
component
in
crafting
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
for
battery
electrolytes.
Incorporating
urea
into
DESs
presents
promising
avenue
address
environmental
concerns
associated
with
traditional
electrolytes,
thereby
advancing
technology.
Conventional
often
composed
of
hazardous
and
combustible
solvents,
pose
significant
risks
upon
improper
disposal
potentially
contaminating
soil
water
threatening
both
human
health
ecosystems.
Consequently,
there
pressing
need
eco-friendly
alternatives
capable
upholding
high
performance
safety
standards.
DESs,
categorized
organic
salts
resulting
the
blending
two
or
more
compounds,
have
emerged
contenders
next
generation
Urea
stands
out
among
DES
electrolytes
by
enhancing
ion
transport,
widening
electrochemical
window
stability
(ESW),
prolonging
cycle
life.
Further,
non-toxic
nature,
limited
flammability,
elevated
thermal
play
pivotal
roles
mitigating
issues
Laboratory
testing
urea-based
various
systems,
including
Al-ion,
Na-ion,
Zn-ion
batteries,
already
been
demonstrated.
review
examines
evolution
elucidating
their
structure,
molecular
interaction
mechanisms,
attributes,
preparation
methodologies.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 2506 - 2506
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Since
the
last
decade,
need
for
deformable
electronics
exponentially
increased,
requiring
adaptive
energy
storage
systems,
especially
batteries
and
supercapacitors.
Thus,
conception
elaboration
of
new
electrolytes
becomes
more
crucial
than
ever.
Among
diverse
materials,
gel
polymer
(hydrogels,
organogels,
ionogels)
remain
most
studied
thanks
to
ability
tune
physicochemical
mechanical
properties
by
changing
nature
precursors,
type
interactions,
formulation.
Nevertheless,
exploitation
this
category
electrolyte
as
a
possible
commercial
product
is
still
restrained,
due
different
issues
related
gels
(ionic
conductivity,
evaporation
filling
solvent,
toxicity,
etc.).
Therefore,
review
aims
resume
strategies
tailor
well
provide
recent
advancements
in
field
toward
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: May 19, 2024
Abstract
Poly(ethylene
oxide)
(PEO)‐based
solid‐state
lithium‐sulfur
batteries
(SSLSBs)
have
garnered
considerable
attention
as
potential
energy
storage
solutions
owing
to
their
exceptional
specific
energy,
ease
of
processing,
and
economic
viability.
Nevertheless,
the
inherently
low
Li
+
conductivity
PEO
electrolyte
inevitable
dissolution
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPSs)
within
sulfur
cathode
hinder
conversion
kinetics
lead
significant
loss
active
materials,
thus
posing
challenges
for
practical
applications.
Herein,
these
concerns
are
addressed
by
incorporating
oxygen
vacancy
enriched‐Nb
22
W
20
O
102‐x
(NWO
x
)
nanorods
additives
in
high‐performance
PEO‐based
SSLSBs.
The
uniformly
dispersed
NWO
effectively
modify
coordination
environment
ions
increasing
concentration
free
catholyte
alleviating
shuttle
effect
dissolved
LiPSs.
Consequently,
developed
SSLSB
demonstrates
excellent
cyclic
stability
rate
capability.
Specifically,
it
achieves
a
high
discharge
capacity
1208.6
mAh
g
−1
during
initial
cycle
maintains
927.8
after
200
cycles
at
0.1
C.
Moreover,
such
configuration
can
accommodate
loading
materials
with
stable
retention.
Overall,
this
study
presents
an
effective
approach
developing
cathodes
Batteries,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 439 - 439
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
have
been
widely
applied
in
our
daily
life
due
to
their
high
energy
density,
long
cycle
life,
and
lack
of
memory
effect.
However,
the
current
commercialized
LIBs
still
face
threat
flammable
electrolytes
lithium
dendrites.
Solid-state
emerge
as
an
answer
suppress
growth
dendrites
avoid
problem
electrolyte
leakage.
Among
them,
polymer
with
excellent
flexibility,
light
weight,
easy
processing,
good
interfacial
compatibility
electrodes
are
most
promising
for
practical
applications.
Nevertheless,
flammable.
It
is
urgent
develop
flame-retardant
solid
electrolytes.
This
review
introduces
latest
advances
emerging
electrolytes,
including
Polyethylene
oxide
(PEO),
polyacrylonitrile
(PAN),
Poly
(ethylene
glycol)
diacrylate
(PEGDA),
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF),
so
on.
The
electrochemical
properties,
flame
retardancy,
mechanisms
these
different
retardants
systematically
discussed.
Finally,
future
development
pointed
out.
anticipated
that
this
will
guide
solid-state
LIBs.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(18), P. 3727 - 3727
Published: Sept. 11, 2023
Polyethylene
oxide
(PEO)-based
solid-state
electrolytes
for
lithium-ion
batteries
have
garnered
significant
interest
due
to
their
enhanced
potential
window,
high
energy
density,
and
improved
safety
features.
However,
the
issues
such
as
low
ionic
conductivity
at
ambient
temperature,
substantial
fluctuations
with
temperature
changes,
inadequate
electrolyte
interfacial
compatibility
hinder
widespread
applications.
Electrospinning
is
a
popular
approach
fabricating
owing
its
superior
advantages
of
adjustable
component
constitution
unique
internal
fiber
structure
resultant
electrolytes.
Thus,
this
technique
has
been
extensively
adopted
in
related
studies.
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
advancements
optimizing
performance
PEO
via
electrospinning
technology.
Initially,
impacts
different
lithium
salts
concentrations
on
electrospun
PEO-based
were
compared.
Subsequently,
research
pertaining
effects
various
additives
these
was
reviewed.
Furthermore,
investigations
concerning
enhancement
modifications
molecular
chains
are
herein
detailed,
lastly,
prevalent
challenges
future
directions
summarized.
Journal of The Electrochemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
171(11), P. 110526 - 110526
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
use
of
a
water-in-salt
electrolyte
(WiSE)
for
enhancing
performance
carbon-based
supercapacitor
electrodes.
The
all-biomass
electrode
and
peroxyacetyl
nitrate-derived
porous
carbon
fiber
(PPCF)
were
chosen
as
two
examples
evaluating
their
electrochemical
performance.
WiSE
provides
stable
wide
voltage
window
3
V,
effectively
inhibits
undesirable
water-splitting
reactions.
presence
pseudocapacitance
behavior,
evidenced
by
cyclic
voltammetry
scans,
contributed
to
higher
charge
storage
capacity.
As
result,
high
areal
energy
density
power
2.2
mWh
cm
−2
11.7
mW
achieved
electrode,
0.4
12.1
PPCF
electrode.
Overall,
when
coupled
with
electrodes
shows
great
promise
high-voltage
applications,
providing
balance
between
kinetics
interface
stability.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(26), P. 33428 - 33438
Published: June 20, 2024
Solid
electrolytes
may
be
the
answer
to
overcome
many
obstacles
in
developing
next
generation
of
renewable
batteries.
A
novel
composite
solid
electrolyte
(CSE)
composed
a
poly(vinylidene
fluoride)
(PVDF)
base
with
an
active
nanofiber
filler
aluminum-doped
garnet
Li
ceramic,
salt
lithium
bis-(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide
(LiTFSI),
fluoride
(LiF)
stabilizing
additive,
and
plasticizer
sulfolane
was
fabricated.
In
Li|CSE|LFP
cell
this
CSE,
high
capacity
168
mAh
g-1
retention
98%
after
200
cycles
obtained,
representing
best
performance
date
PVDF
inorganic
filler.
metal
Si
Li,
it
yielded
discharge
2867
cycled
60
times
at
current
density
100
g-1,
significant
step
forward
utilizing
any
kind
desirable
anode.
producing
components
fabrication
process
were
chosen
have
lower
cost
improved
safety
environmental
impact
compared
state-of-the-art
Li-ion
battery.
