Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
61(24)
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2022
Aluminum-sulfur
(Al-S)
batteries
of
ultrahigh
energy-to-price
ratios
are
a
promising
energy
storage
technology,
while
they
suffer
from
large
voltage
gap
and
short
lifespan.
Herein,
we
propose
an
electrocatalyst-boosting
quasi-solid-state
Al-S
battery,
which
involves
sulfur-anchored
cobalt/nitrogen
co-doped
graphene
(S@CoNG)
positive
electrode
ionic-liquid-impregnated
metal-organic
framework
(IL@MOF)
electrolyte.
The
Co-N4
sites
in
CoNG
continuously
catalyze
the
breaking
Al-Cl
S-S
bonds
accelerate
sulfur
conversion,
endowing
battery
with
shortened
0.43
V
high
discharge
plateau
0.9
V.
In
IL@MOF
electrolytes,
shuttle
effect
polysulfides
has
been
inhibited,
stabilizes
reversible
reaction,
enabling
to
deliver
820
mAh
g-1
specific
capacity
78
%
retention
after
300
cycles.
This
finding
offers
novel
insights
design
for
stable
storage.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13(3)
Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2022
Abstract
One
of
the
most
exciting
new
developments
in
energy
storage
technology
is
Zn‐ion
hybrid
supercapacitors
(ZHSCs).
ZHSCs
combine
batteries
with
(SCs)
to
address
and
power
needs
portable
devices
electric
automobiles.
Low
density
development
cathode
material
are
significant
issues
for
ZHSCs.
This
review
provides
an
in‐depth
investigation
charge
mechanisms
from
SCs
The
advantages/disadvantages
ZHSCs,
recent
materials,
design
device
fabrications
critically
summarized.
New
materials
should
be
developed
achieve
high
while
preserving
inherent
capability
stability.
People
increasingly
engage
smart
electronic
gadgets,
demanding
flexible,
resilient,
highly
safe
devices.
ZHSC
has
emerged
as
a
complete
alternative
risky
sodium‐ion/lithium‐ion
technologies.
An
overview
all
reported
carbon‐based,
biomass‐derived
carbons,
metal
oxides,
MOFs,
COFs,
MXenes,
graphene,
composite
employed
comprehensively
provided.
Furthermore,
micro,
wire‐shaped,
printed,
photo‐rechargeable
also
examined
their
practical
challenges.
anticipated
offer
valuable
recommendations
designing
manipulating
high‐performance
real‐world
applications.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2021
Abstract
Aqueous
rechargeable
metal
batteries
are
intrinsically
safe
due
to
the
utilization
of
low-cost
and
non-flammable
water-based
electrolyte
solutions.
However,
discharge
voltages
these
electrochemical
energy
storage
systems
often
limited,
thus,
resulting
in
unsatisfactory
density.
Therefore,
it
is
paramount
importance
investigate
alternative
aqueous
battery
improve
voltage.
Herein,
we
report
reversible
manganese-ion
intercalation
chemistry
an
solution,
where
inorganic
organic
compounds
act
as
positive
electrode
active
materials
for
Mn
2+
when
coupled
with
a
Mn/carbon
composite
negative
electrode.
In
one
case,
layered
0.18
V
2
O
5
·nH
cathode
demonstrates
fast
insertion/extraction
large
lattice
spacing,
enabling
adequate
power
performances
stable
cycling
behavior.
other
tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone
molecules
undergo
enolization
during
charge/discharge
processes,
contributing
achieving
cell
plateau
at
about
1.37
V.
Interestingly,
low
redox
potential
Mn/Mn
couple
vs.
standard
hydrogen
(i.e.,
−1.19
V)
enables
production
manganese
cells
operational
higher
than
their
zinc
counterparts.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
35(17)
Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2023
Rechargeable
aluminum-ion
batteries
(RAIBs)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
battery
storage
technology
owing
to
their
cost-effectiveness,
operational
safety,
and
high
energy
density.
However,
actual
capacity
is
substantially
lower
than
true
cycling
stability
poor.
Therefore,
understanding
the
energy-storage
mechanism
may
contribute
successful
design
of
stable
electrode
material,
on
which
performance
can
be
optimized.
The
aim
this
study
investigate
AlCl4-
ions
in
transition
metal
cathode
materials
mechanisms
that
enable
for
high-energy-storage
potential
low
Coulombic
efficiency.
Results
theoretical
analysis
experimental
verification
show
multi-ion
transport
responsible
electrochemical
behavior
battery.
lattice
distortion
CoSe2
caused
by
ion
intercalation,
has
considerable
effect
initial
MXene
support
material
reduces
size
growing
its
surface,
effectively
inhibiting
interaction
with
aluminum-anion
complex,
thus
addressing
issues
poor
reversibility,
cycle
instability,
efficiency
Hence,
impact
aid
further
improving
materials.
Materials,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
14(11), С. 2942 - 2942
Опубликована: Май 29, 2021
Nowadays,
the
rapid
development
and
demand
of
high-performance,
lightweight,
low
cost,
portable/wearable
electronic
devices
in
electrical
vehicles,
aerospace,
medical
systems,
etc.,
strongly
motivates
researchers
towards
advanced
electrochemical
energy
storage
(EES)
technologies.
The
electrolyte
is
also
one
most
significant
components
EES
devices,
such
as
batteries
supercapacitors.
In
addition
to
ion
transport
stable
performance
electrolytes,
great
efforts
are
required
overcome
safety
issues
due
flammability,
leakage
thermal
instability.
A
lot
research
has
already
been
completed
on
solid
polymer
but
they
still
lagging
for
practical
application.
Over
past
few
decades,
ionic
liquids
(ILs)
electrolytes
have
considerable
interest
Li-ion
supercapacitor
applications
could
be
an
important
way
make
breakthroughs
next-generation
systems.
high
conductivity,
melting
point
(lower
than
100
°C),
wide
potential
window
(up
5–6
V
vs.
Li+/Li),
good
stability,
non-flammability,
volatility
cation–anion
combinations
promising
self-healing
ability
ILs
them
superior
“green”
solvents
industrial
applications.
this
short
review,
we
try
provide
overview
recent
their
advantages
challenges
battery
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
123(21), С. 12170 - 12253
Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2023
Ionic
liquids
(ILs)
consisting
entirely
of
ions
exhibit
many
fascinating
and
tunable
properties,
making
them
promising
functional
materials
for
a
large
number
energy-related
applications.
For
example,
ILs
have
been
employed
as
electrolytes
electrochemical
energy
storage
conversion,
heat
transfer
fluids
phase-change
thermal
storage,
solvents
and/or
catalysts
CO2
capture,
biomass
treatment
biofuel
extraction,
high-energy
propellants
aerospace
This
paper
provides
an
extensive
overview
on
the
various
applications
offers
some
thinking
viewpoints
current
challenges
emerging
opportunities
in
each
area.
The
basic
fundamentals
(structures
properties)
are
first
introduced.
Then,
motivations
successful
field
concisely
outlined.
Later,
detailed
review
recent
representative
works
area
is
provided.
application,
role
their
associated
benefits
elaborated.
Research
trends
insights
into
selection
to
achieve
improved
performance
analyzed
well.
Challenges
future
pointed
out
before
concluded.
The
high
cost
and
scarcity
of
lithium
resources
have
prompted
researchers
to
seek
alternatives
lithium-ion
batteries.
Among
emerging
"Beyond
Lithium"
batteries,
rechargeable
aluminum-ion
batteries
(AIBs)
are
yet
another
attractive
electrochemical
storage
device
due
their
specific
capacity
the
abundance
aluminum.
Although
current
performance
nonaqueous
AIBs
is
better
than
aqueous
(AAIBs),
AAIBs
recently
gained
attention
low
enhanced
safety.
Extensive
efforts
devoted
developing
in
last
few
years.
Yet,
it
still
challenging
achieve
stable
electrodes
with
good
electrolytes
without
side
reactions.
This
review
summarizes
recent
progress
exploration
anode
cathode
materials
selection
AAIBs.
Lastly,
main
challenges
future
research
outlook
high-performance
also
presented.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(30)
Опубликована: Май 19, 2023
Emerging
rechargeable
aluminium
batteries
(RABs)
offer
a
sustainable
option
for
next-generation
energy
storage
technologies
with
low
cost
and
exemplary
safety.
However,
the
development
of
RABs
is
restricted
by
limited
availability
high-performance
cathode
materials.
Herein,
we
report
two
polyimide
two-dimensional
covalent
organic
frameworks
(2D-COFs)
cathodes
redox-bipolar
capability
in
RAB.
The
optimal
2D-COF
electrode
achieves
high
specific
capacity
132
mAh
g-1
.
Notably,
presents
long-term
cycling
stability
(with
negligible
≈0.0007
%
decay
per
cycle),
outperforming
early
reported
RAB
cathodes.
2D-COFs
integrate
n-type
imide
p-type
triazine
active
centres
into
periodic
porous
polymer
skeleton.
With
multiple
characterizations,
elucidate
unique
Faradaic
reaction
electrode,
which
involves
AlCl2+
AlCl4-
dual-ions
as
charge
carriers.
This
work
paves
avenue
toward
novel
RABs.