ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(29), P. 33094 - 33119
Published: July 12, 2022
Doped
ceria-based
metal
oxides
are
widely
used
as
supports
and
stand-alone
catalysts
in
reactions
where
CO2
is
involved.
Thus,
it
important
to
understand
how
tailor
their
adsorption
behavior.
In
this
work,
steering
the
activation
behavior
of
Ce–La–Cu–O
ternary
oxide
surfaces
through
combined
effect
chemical
mechanical
strain
was
thoroughly
examined
using
both
experimental
ab
initio
modeling
approaches.
Doping
with
aliovalent
cations
(La3+
or
La3+/Cu2+)
post-synthetic
ball
milling
were
considered
origin
CeO2,
respectively.
Experimentally,
microwave-assisted
reflux-prepared
imposed
into
forces
tune
structure,
redox
ability,
defects,
surface
properties;
latter
key
descriptors.
The
purpose
decouple
(εC)
(εM)
on
modification
reactivity
toward
activation.
During
calculations,
stability
(energy
formation,
EOvf)
different
configurations
oxygen
vacant
sites
(Ov)
assessed
under
biaxial
tensile
(ε
>
0)
compressive
<
0),
whereas
CO2-philicity
at
levels
strain.
EOvf
values
found
decrease
increasing
Ce–La–Cu–O(111)
exhibited
lowest
for
single
subsurface
sites,
implying
that
Ov
may
occur
spontaneously
upon
Cu
addition.
mobility
bulk
anions
lattice
contributing
population
measured
16O/18O
transient
isothermal
isotopic
exchange
experiments;
maximum
dynamic
rate
16O18O
Rmax(16O18O),
13.1
8.5
μmol
g–1
s–1
pristine
(chemically
strained)
dry
ball-milled
mechanically
oxides,
pathway
(redox
vs
associative)
experimentally
probed
situ
diffuse
reflectance
infrared
Fourier
transform
spectroscopy.
It
demonstrated
increased
up
6
times
though
reducing
thermal
stability.
This
result
actuation
"carbonate"-bound
species;
agreement
density
functional
theory
(DFT)-calculated
C–O
bond
lengths
O–C–O
angles.
Ab
studies
shed
light
energy
(Eads),
suggesting
a
covalent
bonding
which
enhanced
presence
doping
Bader
charge
analysis
adsorbate/surface
distribution
illustrated
interacts
dual
(acidic
basic
ones)
surface,
leading
formation
bidentate
carbonate
species.
Density
states
(DOS)
revealed
significant
Eg
drop
double
strain,
finding
design
implications
type
interactions.
To
bridge
study
industrially
catalytic
applications,
Ni-supported
prepared
evaluated
reforming
methane
reaction.
Ball
induce
metal–support
interface
Ni
catalyst
reducibility,
thus
an
increase
CH4
conversions.
opens
new
possibilities
manipulate
portfolio
heterogeneous
reactions.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(40)
Published: Aug. 26, 2022
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc–ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
have
been
promptly
developed
as
a
competitive
and
promising
system
for
future
large‐scale
energy
storage.
In
recent
years,
vanadium
(V)‐based
compounds,
with
diversity
of
valences
high
electrochemical‐activity,
widely
studied
cathodes
aqueous
ZIBs
because
their
rich
reserves
theoretical
capacity.
However,
the
stubborn
issues
including
low
conductivity
sluggish
kinetics,
plague
smooth
application
in
ZIBs.
Among
various
countermeasures,
defect
engineering
is
believed
an
effective
method
to
alleviate
above
limitations.
This
review
highlights
challenges
different
V‐based
cathode
materials
(e.g.,
oxides
vanadates)
summarizes
advances
strategies
types
effects
defects,
designed
strategies,
characterization
techniques
high‐energy
Finally,
several
sound
prospects
this
fervent
field
are
also
rationally
proposed
fundamental
research
practical
application.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(12)
Published: Jan. 22, 2023
Aqueous
zinc-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
stand
out
among
many
monovalent/multivalent
metal-ion
as
promising
new
energy
storage
devices
because
of
their
good
safety,
low
cost,
and
environmental
friendliness.
Nevertheless,
there
are
still
great
challenges
to
exploring
new-type
cathode
materials
that
suitable
for
Zn
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(31)
Published: June 28, 2023
Abstract
For
the
development
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries,
exploiting
vanadium‐based
cathode
materials
with
quick
kinetics
and
acceptable
cycling
stability
is
crucial.
Herein,
to
achieve
these
goals,
transition
metal
ions
(Zn
2+
)
organic
(C
5
H
14
ON
+
Ch
are
introduced
into
layered
hydrated
V
2
O
.
The
intrinsic
high
conductivity
oxygen
vacancies
generated
through
ion
pre‐intercalation
accelerate
electrical
mobility
by
optimizing
electronic
structure.
Zn
stabilizes
structure
expanded
interlayer
spacing
improves
ionic
diffusivity.
synergistic
effect
pre‐intercalated
results
in
0.1
,
)V
4.92
·0.56H
exhibiting
a
discharge
capacity
473
mAh
g
−1
at
A
energy
efficiency
88%
excellent
91%
retention
after
2000
cycles
4
Ex
situ
characterizations
density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
reversible
intercalation
mechanism
improved
electrochemical
attributed
altered
reduced
binding
between
host
2−
InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
4(11)
Published: July 13, 2022
Abstract
Pre‐intercalation
of
metal
ions
into
vanadium
oxide
is
an
effective
strategy
for
optimizing
the
performance
rechargeable
zinc‐ion
battery
(ZIB)
cathodes.
However,
long‐lifespan
achievement
and
high‐capacity
retention
remain
a
challenge.
Increasing
electronic
conductivity
while
simultaneously
prompting
cathode
diffusion
kinetics
can
improve
ZIB
electrochemical
performance.
Herein,
N‐doped
(N‐(Zn,en)VO)
via
defect
engineering
reported
as
aqueous
ZIBs.
Positron
annihilation
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
clearly
indicate
oxygen
vacancies
in
material.
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
show
that
N‐doping
concurrently
increase
accelerate
zinc
ions.
Moreover,
presence
substantially
increases
storage
sites
Therefore,
N‐(Zn,en)VO
exhibits
excellent
performance,
including
peak
capacity
420.5
mA
h
g
−1
at
0.05
A
,
high
power
density
more
than
10
000
W
kg
65.3
Wh
long
cycle
life
5
(4500
cycles
without
decay).
The
methodology
adopted
our
study
be
applied
to
other
cathodic
materials
their
extend
practical
applications.
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Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(26)
Published: May 3, 2023
Vanadium
based
compounds
are
promising
cathode
materials
for
aqueous
zinc
(Zn)-ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
due
to
their
high
specific
capacity.
However,
the
narrow
interlayer
spacing,
low
intrinsic
conductivity
and
vanadium
dissolution
still
restrict
further
application.
Herein,
we
present
an
oxygen-deficient
vanadate
pillared
by
carbon
nitride
(C3
N4
)
as
AZIBs
through
a
facile
self-engaged
hydrothermal
strategy.
Of
note,
C3
nanosheets
can
act
both
nitrogen
source
pre-intercalation
species
transform
orthorhombic
V2
O5
into
layered
NH4
V4
O10
with
expanded
spacing.
Owing
structure
abundant
oxygen
vacancies,
Zn2+
ion
(de)intercalation
kinetics
ionic
in
promoted.
As
result,
delivers
exceptional
Zn-ion
storage
ability
capacity
of
about
370
mAh
g-1
at
0.5
A
,
high-rate
capability
194.7
20
stable
cycling
performance
10
000
cycles.
EcoMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(4)
Published: Jan. 27, 2023
Abstract
Layered
vanadium
oxides
are
promising
cathode
materials
for
zinc‐ion
batteries
(ZIBs)
owing
to
their
high
capacity,
but
the
sluggish
electron/ion
migration
kinetics
and
structural
collapse/dissolution
severely
limit
Zn
2+
‐storage
performance.
Herein,
poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene)
coated
Mn
‐intercalated
with
rich
oxygen
vacancies
(MnVOH@PEDOT)
prepared
as
cathodes
ZIBs.
The
PEDOT
coating,
synergistic
vacancies,
tailors
electron
conductivity,
‐intercalation
enlarges
interlayer
spacing
rapid
‐ions
diffusion.
In
addition,
pre‐intercalated
act
“pillars”
stabilize
structure,
coating
prevents
direct
contact
of
electrolyte
inhibit
its
dissolution
during
cycling.
Thus,
MnVOH@PEDOT
exhibits
superior
discharge
favorable
rate
capability
(336.0
mAh
g
−1
at
8
A
),
satisfying
cyclic
durability
(84.8%
capacity
retention
over
2000
cycles).
This
work
offers
a
facile
design
strategy
achieving
image
InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7)
Published: May 23, 2024
Abstract
Low‐temperature
zinc
batteries
(LT‐ZIBs)
based
on
aqueous
electrolytes
show
great
promise
for
practical
applications
owing
to
their
natural
resource
abundance
and
low
cost.
However,
they
suffer
from
sluggish
kinetics
with
elevated
energy
barriers
due
the
dissociation
of
bulky
Zn(H
2
O)
6
2+
solvation
structure
free
Zn
diffusion,
resulting
in
unsatisfactory
lifespan
performance.
Herein,
dissimilar
shell
tuning
or
layer
spacing
enlargement
engineering,
delocalized
electrons
cathode
through
constructing
intrinsic
defect
engineering
is
proposed
achieve
a
rapid
electrocatalytic
desolvation
obtain
insertion/extraction.
As
revealed
by
density
functional
theory
calculations
interfacial
spectroscopic
characterizations,
electron
distribution
propels
dissociation,
forming
reversible
interphase
facilitating
diffusion
across
electrolyte/cathode
interface.
The
as‐fabricated
oxygen
defect‐rich
V
O
5
hierarchical
porous
carbon
(ODVO@HPC)
electrode
exhibits
high
capacity
robustness
25
−20°C.
Operating
at
−20°C,
ODVO@HPC
delivers
191
mAh
g
−1
50
A
lasts
000
cycles
10
,
significantly
enhancing
power
under
low‐temperature
environments
comparison
previous
reports.
Even
areal
mass
loading
~13
mg
cm
−2
both
coin
cells
pouch
maintain
excellent
stability
capacities,
realizing
high‐performance
LT‐ZIBs.