National Science Review,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3)
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Fluorochemicals
are
a
rapidly
expanding
class
of
materials
used
in
variety
fields
including
pharmaceuticals,
metallurgy,
agrochemicals,
refrigerants,
and
particular,
alkali
metal
ion
batteries.
However,
achieving
one-step
synthesis
pure
fluorophosphate
compounds
well-controlled
manner
remains
formidable
challenge
due
to
the
volatilization
fluorine
during
heat
treatment
process.
One
feasible
method
is
cleave
C-F
bond
polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE)
create
fluorine-rich
atmosphere
strongly
reducing
environment.
inert
nature
PTFE
presents
significant
obstacle,
as
it
strongest
single
organic
compounds.
To
address
this
predicament,
we
propose
fluorine-compensating
strategy
that
involves
cleavage
bonds
by
nucleophilic
SN2-type
reactions
Brønsted
base
(ammonia)
enabling
compensation.
The
decomposed
products
(NH2·
C·)
also
result
formation
micropores
(via
NH3
escape)
in-situ
carbon
coating
C·
polymerization).
resultant
cathode
delivers
superior
potassium
storage
capability
high
rate
performance
capacity
retention.
This
contribution
not
only
overcomes
obstacles
associated
with
fluororesin,
but
represents
step
forward
development
fluorine-containing
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(28)
Published: May 7, 2024
Alkali
metals
(e.g.
Li,
Na,
and
K)
multivalent
Zn,
Mg,
Ca,
Al)
have
become
star
anodes
for
developing
high-energy-density
rechargeable
batteries
due
to
their
high
theoretical
capacity
excellent
conductivity.
However,
the
inevitable
dendrites
unstable
interfaces
of
metal
pose
challenges
safety
stability
batteries.
To
address
these
issues,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
as
emerging
materials,
been
widely
investigated
regular
porous
structure,
flexible
molecular
design,
specific
surface
area.
In
this
minireview,
we
summarize
research
progress
COFs
in
stabilizing
anodes.
First,
present
origins
delve
into
advantages
based
on
physical/chemical
properties
alkali
metals.
Then,
special
attention
has
paid
application
host
design
anodes,
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interfaces,
additives,
solid-state
electrolytes,
separator
modifications.
Finally,
a
new
perspective
is
provided
from
pore
modulation,
synthesis
COFs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
This
article
reports
a
high‐performance
rechargeable
battery
enabled
by
an
electrospun
quasi‐solid‐state
electrolyte
(E‐QSSE).
The
E‐QSSE,
composed
of
Poly(vinylidene
fluoride‐co‐hexafluoropropylene)
(PVDF‐HFP),
Mg(NO
3
)
2
salt,
and
Pyr
14
TFSI
ionic
liquid
(IL),
exhibits
high
Mg
2+
ion
transport
interfacial
stability.
A
unique
sandwich
structure
coupling
the
E‐QSSE
with
Ruthenium
nanoparticles
decorated
multi‐walled
carbon
nanotubes
(Ru/CNT)
cathode
catalyst
on
paper
significantly
augments
electrochemical
reversibility.
optimized
1:1
molar
ratio
salt
IL
achieves
room
temperature
conductivity
6.39
mS
cm
−1
.
E‐QSSE's
stability
window
extends
up
to
3.95
V,
showcasing
its
potential
for
high‐energy‐density
applications.
Mg‐O
cell,
delivers
115
discharge/charge
cycles
at
100
mA
g
,
one
longest
reported
cycle‐lives
secondary
batteries.
maximum
discharge
capacity
9305
mAh
100%
Coulombic
efficiency.
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
absorption
near‐edge
analyses
reveal
MgO
as
primary
product,
MgF
contributing
stable
solid
interphase.
design
promotes
efficient
migration
reactions.
work
advances
development
stable,
high‐capacity
batteries
can
open
avenues
electrolytes
in
post‐lithium
metal‐air
technologies.
Surface
complexation
has
long
been
recognized
as
the
basic
mode
involved
in
fluoride
adsorption
onto
metal
oxides.
However,
such
general
recognition
is
challenged
by
unusual
pH
dependence
observed
adsorption.
Here,
we
selected
hydrated
zirconium
oxide
(HZO)
a
representative
to
revisit
mechanism.
Multiple
situ
microscopic
analyses
and
thermodynamic
simulations
suggest
that,
unlike
of
other
anions
that
proceed
exclusively
via
substituting
protonated
terminal
hydroxyl
(η-OH2+)
groups
oxides,
can
displace
both
η-OH2+
bridging
(μ-OH+)
HZO
(i.e.,
Substitution).
This
distinctive
displacement
drives
leaching
Zr
from
HZO,
generating
aqueous
polyfluorozirconium
complexes
Leaching)
which
subsequently
deposit
outer-sphere
Deposition).
The
adsorbed
gradually
converts
into
fluorozirconate
(Na5Zr2F13)
coating,
resulting
surface
layer
reconstruction
up
100
nm
depth.
atypical
dependency
be
explained
processes
Substitution,
Leaching,
Deposition
SLD
processes).
More
attractively,
SLD-driven
reversible
nature,
ensuring
constant
defluoridation
capability
during
cyclic
adsorption-desorption
assays.
study
advances
our
understanding
at
water-metal
interfaces.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(28)
Published: May 7, 2024
Abstract
Alkali
metals
(e.g.
Li,
Na,
and
K)
multivalent
Zn,
Mg,
Ca,
Al)
have
become
star
anodes
for
developing
high‐energy‐density
rechargeable
batteries
due
to
their
high
theoretical
capacity
excellent
conductivity.
However,
the
inevitable
dendrites
unstable
interfaces
of
metal
pose
challenges
safety
stability
batteries.
To
address
these
issues,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
as
emerging
materials,
been
widely
investigated
regular
porous
structure,
flexible
molecular
design,
specific
surface
area.
In
this
minireview,
we
summarize
research
progress
COFs
in
stabilizing
anodes.
First,
present
origins
delve
into
advantages
based
on
physical/chemical
properties
alkali
metals.
Then,
special
attention
has
paid
application
host
design
anodes,
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interfaces,
additives,
solid‐state
electrolytes,
separator
modifications.
Finally,
a
new
perspective
is
provided
from
pore
modulation,
synthesis
COFs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 10, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
lithium–metal
batteries
(LMBs)
has
emerged
as
a
mainstream
approach
for
achieving
high‐energy‐density
energy
storage
devices.
stability
electrochemical
interfaces
plays
an
essential
role
in
realizing
stable
and
long‐life
LMBs.
Despite
extensive
comprehensive
research
on
the
lithium
anode
interface,
there
is
limited
focus
cathode
particularly
regarding
high‐voltage
transition
metal
oxide
materials.
In
this
review,
challenges
associated
with
developing
materials
are
first
discussed.
Characterization
techniques
understanding
composition
structure
cathode–electrolyte
interphase
(CEI)
then
introduced.
Subsequently,
recent
developments
electrolyte
design
interface
modification
constructing
CEI
summarized.
Finally,
perspectives
future
trends
This
review
can
offer
valuable
guidance
designing
CEI,
pushing
forward
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
degradation
of
Ca
anode
in
ester/ether
electrolytes
is
attached
to
an
organic-rich
SEI.
On
this
basis,
we
propose
a
desirable
2+
solvation
sheath
rich
AGG
and
obtain
inorganic-rich
SEI,
achieving
high
reversible
plating/striping.
Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
Per-
or
polyfluoroalkyl
substances
(PFASs)
are
man-made
compounds
involved
in
compositions
of
many
industrial
processes
and
consumer
products.
They
categorized
into
two
main
families
based
on
their
molar
mass:
though
low
mass
products
(<1000
Da)
toxic,
mobile,
bioaccumulable,
cross
the
human
membranes,
others
much
higher
masses,
e.g.,
fluorinated
macromolecules
especially
fluoropolymers,
safe
reliable,
do
not
face
such
concerns,
membranes
(hence,
they
regarded
as
Polymers
Low
Concern),
applications
including
medical
high-value-added
materials
devices.
Because
former
family
has
led
to
a
severe
global
contamination,
recent
regulating
agencies
Europe
(REACH)
USA
(EPA)
have
aimed
at
restricting
fluorochemicals.
Recently,
consultations
from
affected
organisms
industries
more
than
5600
answers
comments.
This
review
supplies
an
update
overall
situation
PFASs,
limitations,
regulations,
end
life,
degradations,
possible
alternatives.