Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(17)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Constructing
functional
materials
on
a
3D
host
is
an
efficient
strategy
to
tackle
issues
of
lithium
(Li)
metal
anodes.
Although
non‐Li‐alloying
provide
structural
stability
during
cycling
due
reduced
lattice
distortions,
low
lithiophilicity
and
sluggish
mass
transport
kinetics
limit
their
functionality.
Herein,
synergistic
proposed
improve
intrinsic
nucleation
sites
demonstrate
its
remarkable
efficacy.
Two
carbon
fiber
(CF)
hosts
coated
by
nanosheets
with
without
oxygen‐enriched
filler
(OCF)
as
booster
(OCF‐DSC@CF
DSC@CF,
respectively)
are
constructed
physiochemical
properties
systematically
evaluated
reveal
the
efficacy
OCF.
By
advanced
characterization
techniques,
including
tomography
location‐dependent
electron
energy
loss
spectroscopies,
complex
heterostructure
OCF‐DSC@CF
distinctive
roles
each
constituent
clearly
identified.
As
verified
theoretical
electrochemical
analyses,
incorporation
OCF
endows
substantially
improved
kinetics.
Moreover,
induces
multifunctional
SEI
enriched
LiF
LiC
x
,
which
exhibits
well‐balanced
electrical
resistivity
ionic
conductivity.
Benefiting
from
these
attributes,
unprecedented
cyclability
under
N/P
ratio
1.8,
achieving
700
cycles
at
0.5C
exceptional
capacity
retention
97.8%.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(20)
Published: April 10, 2022
Abstract
Ionic
conduction
plays
a
critical
role
in
the
process
of
electrode
reactions
and
charge
transfer
kinetics
rechargeable
battery.
Covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
emerged
as
an
exciting
new
class
ionic
conductors,
made
great
progress
terms
their
application
batteries.
The
unique
features
COFs,
such
well‐defined
directional
channels,
functional
diversity,
structural
robustness,
endow
COF‐based
conductors
with
low
diffusion
energy
barrier
excellent
temperature
tolerance,
which
are
much
superior
to
classic
inorganic
or
polymer
conductors.
Here,
comprehensive
analysis
summary
ion‐conducting
behavior
presented,
design
principles
for
COFs
emphasized.
Moreover,
systematic
overview
recent
development
serving
electrodes,
separators,
solid
electrolytes,
artificial
interphase
materials
diverse
battery
applications,
metal‐ion
batteries,
lithium
metal
lithium–sulfur
lithium–CO
2
zinc–air
etc.,
is
proposed.
This
review
expected
provide
theoretical
guidance
novel
kinds
conductor
bearing
intrinsic
framework
structures
boost
further
research
enthusiasm
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(13)
Published: Jan. 15, 2023
Abstract
Separator
modification
is
an
efficient
strategy
to
handle
with
the
challenges
of
lithium
metal
batteries
but
its
success
primarily
subject
materials.
Herein,
a
cationic
covalent
organic
framework
(COF)
composed
positively
charged
units
and
weakly
bonded
fluoride
ions
(F
−
)
introduced
modify
commercial
polypropylene
separator
(COF−F@PP).
It
found
that
unit
has
abundant
nanopores
homogenize
(Li
+
flux
can
interact
electrolyte
solvent
molecules
form
desolvation
structure
Li
.
Meanwhile,
F
within
proved
assist
in
building
robust
LiF−riched
solid
interphase
avoid
side
reactions
between
anode
electrolyte.
Hence,
COF−F@PP
delivers
feasible
practicality
for
outstanding
cycling
stability,
high
Coulombic
efficiency,
superior
rate
capability
Li//LFP
coin
cell
at
5
C,
low
N/P
ratio
(2.19)
full
cell,
pouch
1
C.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 17729 - 17760
Published: Oct. 28, 2022
Lithium
metal
anodes
are
ideal
for
realizing
high-energy-density
batteries
owing
to
their
advantages,
namely
high
capacity
and
low
reduction
potentials.
However,
the
utilization
of
lithium
is
restricted
by
detrimental
dendrite
formation,
repeated
formation
fracturing
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI),
large
volume
expansion,
resulting
in
severe
"dead
lithium"
subsequent
short
circuiting.
Currently,
researches
principally
focused
on
inhibition
toward
extending
maintaining
battery
lifespans.
Herein,
we
summarize
strategies
employed
interfacial
engineering
current-collector
host
designs
as
well
emerging
electrochemical
catalytic
methods
evolving-accelerating-ameliorating
ion/atom
diffusion
processes.
First,
based
fabrication
robust
SEIs
reviewed
from
aspects
compositional
constituents
including
inorganic,
organic,
hybrid
SEI
layers
derived
additives
or
artificial
pretreatments.
Second,
summary
discussion
presented
metallic
carbon-based
three-dimensional
current
collectors
serving
hosts,
functionality
decreasing
local
deposition
density
effect
introducing
lithiophilic
sites.
Third,
assess
recent
advances
exploring
alloy
compounds
atomic
catalysts
accelerate
lateral
kinetics
average
spatial
distribution
smooth
plating.
Finally,
opportunities
challenges
presented,
providing
insights
into
modulation
achieving
dendrite-free
batteries.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 3181 - 3213
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
Review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
recent
advancements
in
CTF
materials
and
CTF-based
batteries.
The
aims
to
make
batteries
viable
for
next-generation
high-energy
battery
systems.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 16898 - 16908
Published: Sept. 28, 2022
A
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
with
robust
mechanical
property
and
high
ionic
conductivity
is
imperative
for
high-performance
lithium
metal
batteries
since
it
can
efficiently
impede
the
growth
of
notorious
dendrites.
However,
difficult
to
form
such
a
SEI
directly
from
an
electrolyte.
In
this
work,
crowding
dilutant
modified
liquid
(M-ILE)
has
been
developed
purpose.
Simulations
experiments
indicate
that
1,2-difluorobenzene
(1,2-dfBen)
not
only
creates
crowded
environment
promote
interaction
Li+-FSI-,
leading
abundant
aggregate
ion
pairs
(AGGs),
but
also
participates
in
reduction
construct
ionic-conductive
SEI.
With
M-ILE,
Li/LiFePO4
cells
achieve
capacity
retention
96%
over
250
cycles
9.5
mg
cm-2
mass
loading,
Li/LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2
deliver
discharge
132
mAh
g-1
88%
after
100
cycles.
Therefore,
use
diluent
considered
be
efficient
way
advanced
Li
anode.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(29)
Published: June 13, 2023
Abstract
Co
shows
excellent
performance
in
the
high
voltage
range
for
layered
oxide
cathode
materials
sodium
ion
batteries
(SIBs).
However,
its
cost
and
toxicity
are
significant
disadvantages.Co‐free
cathodes
with
urgently
needed
development.
Herein,
cheap
Mg
Ti
elements
preferred
to
replace
elements.
A
P2‐Na
0.67
Mn
0.53
Ni
0.30
0.085
O
2
(Ni30MgTi)
a
reversible
specific
capacity
of
118
mA
h
g
−1
at
current
density
50
2.0–4.25
V,
which
is
even
higher
than
that
base
sample
Co.
Moreover,
raise
median
discharge
from
3.21
3.59
raises
energy
325
410
Wh
kg
.
On
other
hand,
ex
situ
XPS
differential
electrochemical
mass
spectrometry
tests
indicate
Ni30MgTi
has
stable
anionic
redox
reaction
range.
The
concept
bimetallic
co‐substitution
offers
simple
effective
Co‐free
strategy
reduce
increase
simultaneously
SIBs.
Interdisciplinary materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 306 - 315
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
their
extensive
microporous
structure,
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
find
widespread
application
in
constructing
modification
layers,
functioning
as
ion
sieves.
However,
the
layers
prepared
by
existing
methods
feature
gaps
between
MOFs
that
are
noticeably
larger
than
inherent
MOF
pore
dimensions.
Polysulfides
and
lithium
ions
unavoidably
permeate
through
these
gaps,
hindering
full
exploitation
of
structural
advantages.
Herein,
an
ultrathin
(20
nm)
crack‐free
film
is
formed
on
separator
atomic
layer
deposition
for
first
time.
Based
separator,
mechanism
different
has
been
verified
phase
field
simulation
situ
Raman
spectroscopy.
The
results
accurately
prove
particle
can
relieve
shuttle
polysulfides,
but
it
does
not
have
effect
homogenizing
ions.
Only
with
proper
size
act
sieve
both
polysulfides
As
a
result,
under
test
condition
2
mA
cm
−2
–2
mAh
,
overpotential
Li/Li
symmetric
battery
only
18
mV
after
2500
h.
capacity
retention
rate
lithium–sulfur
95.6%
500
cycles
80%
1000
at
C.
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.