Nano Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 5767 - 5795
Published: Nov. 23, 2022
Abstract
Human
beings
perceive
the
world
through
senses
of
sight,
hearing,
smell,
taste,
touch,
space,
and
balance.
The
first
five
are
prerequisites
for
people
to
live.
sensing
organs
upload
information
nervous
systems,
including
brain,
interpreting
surrounding
environment.
Then,
brain
sends
commands
muscles
reflexively
react
stimuli,
light,
gas,
chemicals,
sound,
pressure.
MXene,
as
an
emerging
two-dimensional
material,
has
been
intensively
adopted
in
applications
various
sensors
actuators.
In
this
review,
we
update
mimic
primary
actuators
stimulating
muscles,
which
employ
MXene-based
film,
membrane,
composite
with
other
functional
materials.
First,
a
brief
introduction
is
delivered
structure,
properties,
synthesis
methods
MXenes.
feed
readers
recent
reports
on
MXene-derived
image
artificial
retinas,
gas
sensors,
chemical
biosensors,
acoustic
devices,
tactile
electronic
skin.
Besides,
introduced.
Eventually,
future
opportunities
given
MXene
research
based
requirements
intelligence
humanoid
robot,
may
induce
prospects
accompanying
healthcare
biomedical
engineering
applications.
Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(46), P. 6969 - 6986
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
electrochemical
interfacial
interaction
of
electrode
materials
with
liquid
electrolytes
in
energy
storage
systems
including
supercapacitors,
metal
ion
batteries,
and
metal-based
batteries
have
become
a
research
hotspot
play
decisive
role
terms
charging
discharging
reaction
principles
the
materials.
However,
there
is
still
long
way
from
maturity
due
to
challenges
related
unsatisfactory
electrolyte-philicity
In
last
20
years,
several
studies
been
directed
at
discovering
strategies
improve
materials,
optimizing
exploring
relationship
between
performance
processes
Unfortunately,
systematic
in-depth
understanding
has
not
grasped
systems.
this
review,
we
highlight
fundamental
scientific
among
definition
first
proposed
based
on
material
electrolyte
ions
as
essence
More
important,
how
optimizes
expounded
rapid
effective
contact
under
uncharged
state
charged
state.
Then,
physical
chemical
interactions
so
that
may
be
electrolyte-philic
are
summarized,
mechanisms
improving
by
surface
modification
illustrated
those
interactions.
Finally,
future
perspectives
for
important
areas
presented.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(9), P. 5964 - 5976
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Fluorinated
ethers
have
become
promising
electrolyte
solvent
candidates
for
lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
because
they
are
endowed
with
high
oxidative
stability
and
Coulombic
efficiencies
of
stripping/plating.
Up
to
now,
most
reported
fluorinated
ether
electrolytes
−CF3-based,
the
influence
ion
solvation
in
modifying
degree
fluorination
has
not
been
well-elucidated.
In
this
work,
we
synthesize
a
hexacyclic
coordinated
(1-methoxy-3-ethoxypropane,
EMP)
its
counterparts
−CH2F
(F1EMP),
−CHF2
(F2EMP),
or
−CF3
(F3EMP)
as
terminal
group.
With
bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide
single
salt,
structure,
Li-ion
transport
behavior,
deposition
kinetics,
high-voltage
were
systematically
studied.
Theoretical
calculations
spectra
reveal
gradually
reduced
solvating
power
from
nonfluorinated
EMP
fully
F3EMP,
which
leads
decreased
ionic
conductivity.
contrast,
weakly
possess
higher
Li+
transference
number
exchange
current
density.
Overall,
partially
is
demonstrated
desired
Further
full
cell
testing
using
(4.4
V)
high-loading
(3.885
mAh
cm–2)
LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2
cathode
demonstrates
that
F2EMP
enables
80%
capacity
retention
after
168
cycles
under
limited
Li
(50
μm)
lean
(5
mL
Ah−1)
conditions
129
extremely
(1.8
anode-free
conditions.
This
work
deepens
fundamental
understanding
on
interphase
dynamics
various
degrees
provides
feasible
approach
toward
design
practical
LMBs.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 15, 2024
Abstract
Commonly-used
ether
and
carbonate
electrolytes
show
distinct
advantages
in
active
lithium-metal
anode
high-voltage
cathode,
respectively.
While
these
complementary
characteristics
hold
promise
for
energy-dense
lithium
metal
batteries,
such
synergy
cannot
be
realized
solely
through
physical
blending.
Herein,
a
linear
functionalized
solvent,
bis(2-methoxyethyl)
(BMC),
is
conceived
by
intramolecularly
hybridizing
ethers
carbonates.
The
integration
of
the
electron-donating
group
with
electron-withdrawing
can
rationalizes
charge
distribution,
imparting
BMC
notable
oxidative/reductive
stability
relatively
weak
solvation
ability.
Furthermore,
also
offers
including
ability
to
slightly
dissolve
LiNO
3
,
excellent
thermostability
nonflammability.
Consequently,
optimized
BMC-based
electrolyte,
even
typical
concentrations
single
demonstrates
tolerance
(4.4
V)
impressive
Li
plating/stripping
Coulombic
efficiency
(99.4%).
Moreover,
it
fulfills
practical
batteries
satisfactory
cycling
performance
exceptional
towards
thermal/mechanical
abuse,
showcasing
its
suitability
safe
high-energy
batteries.
eScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 100248 - 100248
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Metal
anodes
(e.g.,
Li
and
Zn)
are
promising
candidates
for
high-energy
high-power
rechargeable
batteries.
However,
the
commercialization
of
metal
is
hampered
by
irregular
dendrite
growth,
which
severely
deteriorates
safety
cyclability
anodes.
Optimizing
electrolyte
nanostructured
additives
to
regulate
deposition
shows
great
potential
since
electrochemically
nonreactive
feature
endows
regulation
function
with
good
sustainability.
In
this
manuscript,
fundamental
formation
models
key
parameters
stabilizing
anode
first
discussed.
The
progress
functional
mechanism
regulating
summarized
in
terms
regulatory
model,
i.e.,
deposition-,
adsorption-
dispersion-type.
Finally,
we
also
provide
a
detailed
concluding
outlook,
pointing
out
future
trend
selecting
new
additive
elucidating
synergistic
effects
underlying
mechanisms
attention
being
given
assessments
practicality.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: June 22, 2024
Abstract
Garnet
oxide
is
one
of
the
most
promising
solid
electrolytes
for
solid-state
lithium
metal
batteries.
However,
traditional
interface
modification
layers
cannot
completely
block
electron
migrating
from
current
collector
to
interior
electrolyte,
which
promotes
penetration
dendrites.
In
this
work,
a
highly
electron-blocking
interlayer
composed
potassium
fluoride
(KF)
deposited
on
garnet
Li
6.4
La
3
Zr
1.4
Ta
0.6
O
12
(LLZTO).
After
reacting
with
melted
metal,
KF
in-situ
transforms
KF/LiF
interlayer,
can
leakage
and
inhibit
dendrite
growth.
The
symmetric
cells
using
show
long
cycle
life
~3000
hours
at
0.2
mA
cm
−2
over
350
0.5
respectively.
Moreover,
an
ionic
liquid
LiTFSI
in
C
4
mim-TFSI
screened
wet
LLZTO|LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
2
(NCM)
positive
electrode
interfaces.
Li|KF-LLZTO
|
NCM
present
specific
capacity
109.3
mAh
g
−1
,
lifespan
3500
cycles
retention
72.5%
25
°C
(380
)
average
coulombic
efficiency
99.99%.
This
work
provides
simple
integrated
strategy
high-performance
quasi-solid-state
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(19)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
have
the
potential
to
be
next‐generation
rechargeable
due
high
theoretical
specific
capacity
and
lowest
redox
of
lithium
metal.
However,
practical
application
LMBs
is
hindered
by
challenges
such
as
uncontrolled
growth
dendrites,
unstable
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI),
excessive
volume
change
Li
To
solve
these
issues,
design
high‐performance
anodes
(LMAs)
with
various
3D
structures
critical.
Targeting
at
realizing
“bottom–up”
deposition
fully
utilize
architecture,
in
recent
years,
strategies
gradient
host
materials
construction,
magnetic
field
modulation,
SEI
component
design,
so
on
attracted
intensive
attention.
This
review
begins
a
fundamental
discussion
nucleation
mechanism.
The
advances
aspects
construction
modification
methods
that
enable
within
advanced
materials,
particular
emphasize
their
principles
are
comprehensively
overviewed.
Finally,
future
perspectives
hosts
toward
LMAs
proposed.
Nano Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
123, P. 109362 - 109362
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
The
poor
compatibility
of
carbonate-based
electrolytes
with
lithium
metal
anodes
results
in
unstable
solid
electrolyte
interphase,
leading
to
dendrite
formation,
low
Coulombic
efficiency,
and
short
cycle
life.
To
address
this
issue,
we
propose
a
novel
fluorinated
that
leverages
bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide
(LiFSI),
along
solvents.
An
extremely
concentration
nitrate
exerts
substantial
impact
on
the
Li
ion
solvation
structure,
inducing
an
anions-rich
inorganic-rich
interphase
layer
mainly
composed
Li3N
LiF,
which
effectively
inhibits
enhances
interfacial
stability
between
electrode
electrolyte,
yields
excellent
cycling
performance
batteries.
When
coupled
high
nickel
content
cathode
(LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2),
cells
exhibit
impressive
1000
cycles
at
4C,
retaining
68.6%
capacity
(with
charge
times
under
15
minutes).
Despite
relatively
oxidation
Dimethoxyethane
cell
demonstrates
exceptional
high-voltage
electrochemical
performance,
even
up
4.5V,
do
not
show
extensive
decomposition
structural
changes,
preserving
79.2%
retention
after
300
cycles.
Using
50
μm
foil
cells,
remarkable
89.5%
is
achieved
400
1C.
This
anode
represents
significant
breakthrough
enhancing
reliability
