Pub Date : 2024-10-17DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.056
Hancheng Shi , Jiongzhi Zheng , Tao Wan , Hongqiang Wang , Zeping Wen , Fenghua Zheng , Mingru Su , Aichun Dou , Yu Zhou , Ahmad Naveed , Panpan Zhang , Hailong Wang , Ruiqiang Guo , Yunjian Liu , Dewei Chu
Single crystal Ni-rich cathode materials (SCNCM) are a good supplement in the market of nickel-based materials due to their safety and excellent electrochemical performance. However, the challenges of cation mixing, phase change during charge/discharge, and low thermal stability remain unresolved in single crystal particles. To address these issues, SCNCM are rationally modified by incorporating transition metal (TM) oxides, and the influence of metal ions with different valence states on the electrochemical properties of SCNCM is methodically explored through experimental results and theoretical calculations. Enhanced structural stability is demonstrated in SCNCM after the modifications, and the degree of improvement in the matrix materials varies depending on the valence state of doped TM ions. The highest structural stability is found in WO3-modified SCNCM, due to the smaller effective ion radii, higher electro-negativity, stronger W–O bond, and efficient suppression of oxygen vacancy generation. As a result, WO3-modified SCNCM have outstanding cycle performance, with a capacity retention rate of 90.2% after 200 cycles. This study provides an insight into the design of advanced SCNCM with enhanced reversibility and cyclability.
{"title":"Constructing electrochemically stable single crystal Ni-rich cathode material via modification with high valence metal oxides","authors":"Hancheng Shi , Jiongzhi Zheng , Tao Wan , Hongqiang Wang , Zeping Wen , Fenghua Zheng , Mingru Su , Aichun Dou , Yu Zhou , Ahmad Naveed , Panpan Zhang , Hailong Wang , Ruiqiang Guo , Yunjian Liu , Dewei Chu","doi":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.056","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.056","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Single crystal Ni-rich cathode materials (SCNCM) are a good supplement in the market of nickel-based materials due to their safety and excellent electrochemical performance. However, the challenges of cation mixing, phase change during charge/discharge, and low thermal stability remain unresolved in single crystal particles. To address these issues, SCNCM are rationally modified by incorporating transition metal (TM) oxides, and the influence of metal ions with different valence states on the electrochemical properties of SCNCM is methodically explored through experimental results and theoretical calculations. Enhanced structural stability is demonstrated in SCNCM after the modifications, and the degree of improvement in the matrix materials varies depending on the valence state of doped TM ions. The highest structural stability is found in WO<sub>3</sub>-modified SCNCM, due to the smaller effective ion radii, higher electro-negativity, stronger W–O bond, and efficient suppression of oxygen vacancy generation. As a result, WO<sub>3</sub>-modified SCNCM have outstanding cycle performance, with a capacity retention rate of 90.2% after 200 cycles. This study provides an insight into the design of advanced SCNCM with enhanced reversibility and cyclability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15728,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Energy Chemistry","volume":"101 ","pages":"Pages 392-401"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142552553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.003
Yiqun Du , Rongkai Kang , Boya Zhang , Han Wang , Jianxin Zhang
Developing rechargeable aqueous Zn batteries for large-scale energy storage is impeded by inadequate reversibility and stability of the Zn anode, primarily caused by parasitic reactions and heterogeneous deposition. This study proposes an economical electrolyte strategy to address these Zn-related issues. The addition of a supporting salt enhances the thermodynamic stability of water, reduces the number of highly reactive water molecules, and modulates the interfacial electrostatic interaction. This approach effectively suppresses hydrogen evolution reaction and uncontrolled deposition. Remarkably, the rationally proportioned electrolyte allows a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.93% for 1000 cycles in a Zn||Cu battery and a prolonged lifespan exceeding 4800 h in Zn||Zn cells. The knock-on effect is that Zn||MnO2 pouch cells deliver stable cycling performance, demonstrating the viability of this approach for practical applications.
{"title":"Stabilizing water and regulating interfacial electrostatic interaction with economical supporting salt for stable Zn metal anode","authors":"Yiqun Du , Rongkai Kang , Boya Zhang , Han Wang , Jianxin Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Developing rechargeable aqueous Zn batteries for large-scale energy storage is impeded by inadequate reversibility and stability of the Zn anode, primarily caused by parasitic reactions and heterogeneous deposition. This study proposes an economical electrolyte strategy to address these Zn-related issues. The addition of a supporting salt enhances the thermodynamic stability of water, reduces the number of highly reactive water molecules, and modulates the interfacial electrostatic interaction. This approach effectively suppresses hydrogen evolution reaction and uncontrolled deposition. Remarkably, the rationally proportioned electrolyte allows a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.93% for 1000 cycles in a Zn||Cu battery and a prolonged lifespan exceeding 4800 h in Zn||Zn cells. The knock-on effect is that Zn||MnO<sub>2</sub> pouch cells deliver stable cycling performance, demonstrating the viability of this approach for practical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15728,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Energy Chemistry","volume":"101 ","pages":"Pages 429-436"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142552556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.057
Yu Li, Zhengrong Xu, Quanxin Guo, Qin Li, Rui Liu
By manipulating the distribution of surface electrons, defect engineering enables effective control over the adsorption energy between adsorbates and active sites in the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). Herein, we report a hollow indium oxide nanotube containing both oxygen vacancy and sulfur doping (Vo-Sx-In2O3) for improved CO2-to-HCOOH electroreduction and Zn-CO2 battery. The componential synergy significantly reduces the *OCHO formation barrier to expedite protonation process and creates a favorable electronic micro-environment for *HCOOH desorption. As a result, the CO2RR performance of Vo-Sx-In2O3 outperforms Pure-In2O3 and Vo-In2O3, where Vo-S53-In2O3 exhibits a maximal HCOOH Faradaic efficiency of 92.4% at −1.2 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) in H-cell and above 92% over a wide window potential with high current density (119.1 mA cm−2 at −1.1 V vs. RHE) in flow cell. Furthermore, the rechargeable Zn-CO2 battery utilizing Vo-S53-In2O3 as cathode shows a high power density of 2.29 mW cm−2 and a long-term stability during charge–discharge cycles. This work provides a valuable perspective to elucidate co-defective catalysts in regulating the intermediates for efficient CO2RR.
{"title":"Sulfur doping and oxygen vacancy in In2O3 nanotube co-regulate intermediates of CO2 electroreduction for efficient HCOOH production and rechargeable Zn-CO2 battery","authors":"Yu Li, Zhengrong Xu, Quanxin Guo, Qin Li, Rui Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.057","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>By manipulating the distribution of surface electrons, defect engineering enables effective control over the adsorption energy between adsorbates and active sites in the CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction (CO<sub>2</sub>RR). Herein, we report a hollow indium oxide nanotube containing both oxygen vacancy and sulfur doping (V<sub>o</sub>-S<sub>x</sub>-In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) for improved CO<sub>2</sub>-to-HCOOH electroreduction and Zn-CO<sub>2</sub> battery. The componential synergy significantly reduces the *OCHO formation barrier to expedite protonation process and creates a favorable electronic micro-environment for *HCOOH desorption. As a result, the CO<sub>2</sub>RR performance of V<sub>o</sub>-S<sub>x</sub>-In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> outperforms Pure-In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and V<sub>o</sub>-In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, where V<sub>o</sub>-S<sub>53</sub>-In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> exhibits a maximal HCOOH Faradaic efficiency of 92.4% at −1.2 V <em>vs</em>. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) in H-cell and above 92% over a wide window potential with high current density (119.1 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> at −1.1 V <em>vs.</em> RHE) in flow cell. Furthermore, the rechargeable Zn-CO<sub>2</sub> battery utilizing V<sub>o</sub>-S<sub>53</sub>-In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> as cathode shows a high power density of 2.29 mW cm<sup>−2</sup> and a long-term stability during charge–discharge cycles. This work provides a valuable perspective to elucidate co-defective catalysts in regulating the intermediates for efficient CO<sub>2</sub>RR.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15728,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Energy Chemistry","volume":"101 ","pages":"Pages 474-484"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142571374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.053
Zhean Bao , Yang Wang , Kun Zhang , Guosheng Duan , Leilei Sun , Sinan Zheng , Bin Luo , Zhizhen Ye , Jingyun Huang
The reversibility and stability of aqueous Zn metal batteries (AZMBs) are largely limited by Zn dendrites and interfacial parasitic reactions. Herein, we propose a parallel modulation strategy to boost the reversibility of the Zn anode by introducing N,N,N’,N’-tetramethylchloroformamidinium hexafluorophosphate (TCFH) as an additive in the electrolyte. TCFH is composed of PF6− and TN+ with opposite charges. PF6− can spontaneously induce the in-situ generation of ZnF2 solid electrolyte interface (SEI) on the anode, which can improve the transport kinetics of Zn2+ at the interface, thus promoting the rapid and uniform deposition of Zn as well as inhibiting the growth of dendrites. In addition, TN+ is enriched at the anode surface during Zn deposition through the anchoring effect, which brings a reconfiguration of the ion/molecule distribution. The anchored-TN+ reduces the concentrations of H2O and SO42−, sufficiently restraining the parasitic reaction. Thanks to the dual-phase interface engineering constructed of PF6− and TN+ in parallel, the symmetric cell with the proposed electrolyte survives long cycling stability over 750 h at 20 mA cm−2, 10 mAh cm−2. This study offers a distinct viewpoint to the multidimensional optimization of Zn anodes for high-performance AZMBs.
{"title":"Dual-phase interface engineering via parallel modulation strategy for highly reversible Zn metal batteries","authors":"Zhean Bao , Yang Wang , Kun Zhang , Guosheng Duan , Leilei Sun , Sinan Zheng , Bin Luo , Zhizhen Ye , Jingyun Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.053","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.053","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The reversibility and stability of aqueous Zn metal batteries (AZMBs) are largely limited by Zn dendrites and interfacial parasitic reactions. Herein, we propose a parallel modulation strategy to boost the reversibility of the Zn anode by introducing <em>N</em>,<em>N</em>,<em>N’</em>,<em>N’</em>-tetramethylchloroformamidinium hexafluorophosphate (TCFH) as an additive in the electrolyte. TCFH is composed of PF<sub>6</sub><sup>−</sup> and TN<sup>+</sup> with opposite charges. PF<sub>6</sub><sup>−</sup> can spontaneously induce the in-situ generation of ZnF<sub>2</sub> solid electrolyte interface (SEI) on the anode, which can improve the transport kinetics of Zn<sup>2+</sup> at the interface, thus promoting the rapid and uniform deposition of Zn as well as inhibiting the growth of dendrites. In addition, TN<sup>+</sup> is enriched at the anode surface during Zn deposition through the anchoring effect, which brings a reconfiguration of the ion/molecule distribution. The anchored-TN<sup>+</sup> reduces the concentrations of H<sub>2</sub>O and SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup>, sufficiently restraining the parasitic reaction. Thanks to the dual-phase interface engineering constructed of PF<sub>6</sub><sup>−</sup> and TN<sup>+</sup> in parallel, the symmetric cell with the proposed electrolyte survives long cycling stability over 750 h at 20 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, 10 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup>. This study offers a distinct viewpoint to the multidimensional optimization of Zn anodes for high-performance AZMBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15728,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Energy Chemistry","volume":"101 ","pages":"Pages 163-174"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142530530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.052
Xinyan Zhou , Sifan Qiao , Zhenzhen Zhao , Meiqi Liu , Kexin Song , Fuxi Liu , Nailin Yue , Xiujuan Li , Meng Zou , Wei Zhang
Two-dimensional (2D) materials loaded with single atoms and clusters are being set at the forefront of catalysis due to their distinctive geometric and electronic features. However, the usually-complicated synthesis procedures impede in-depth clarification of their catalytic mechanisms. To this end, herein we developed an efficient one-step dimension-reduction carbonization strategy, with which we successfully architected a highly-efficient catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), featured with symbiotic cobalt single atoms and clusters decorated in two-dimensional (2D) ultra-thin (3.5 nm thickness) nitrogen-carbon nanosheets. The synergistic effects of the two components afford excellent oxygen reduction activity in alkaline media (E1/2 = 0.823 V vs. RHE) and thereof a high power density (146.61 mW cm−2) in an assembled Zn-air battery. As revealed by theoretical calculations, the cobalt clusters can regulate electrons surrounding those individual atoms and affect the adsorption of intermediate species. As a consequence, the derived active sites of single cobalt atoms lead to a significant improvement of the ORR performance. Thus, our work may fuel interests to delicate architecture of single atoms and clusters coexisting 2D support toward optimal electrocatalytic performance.
由单个原子和团簇组成的二维(2D)材料因其独特的几何和电子特征而成为催化领域的前沿技术。然而,通常复杂的合成过程阻碍了对其催化机理的深入研究。为此,我们开发了一种高效的一步还原碳化策略,成功地构建了一种高效的氧还原反应(ORR)催化剂,其特点是在二维(2D)超薄(3.5 nm 厚)氮碳纳米片中装饰了共生的钴单原子和团簇。这两种成分的协同效应使其在碱性介质中具有出色的氧还原活性(E1/2 = 0.823 V vs. RHE),并在组装的锌-空气电池中实现了高功率密度(146.61 mW cm-2)。理论计算显示,钴团簇可以调节围绕这些单个原子的电子,并影响中间物质的吸附。因此,单个钴原子衍生出的活性位点显著提高了 ORR 性能。因此,我们的工作可能会激发人们对单个原子和集群共存的二维支持物的微妙结构的兴趣,从而实现最佳的电催化性能。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.055
Yan Gao , Yang Li , Jinjie Lin , Panpan Liu , Xiao Chen , Ge Wang
Rapid advances in thermal management technology and the increasing need for multi-energy conversion have placed stringent energy efficiency requirements on next-generation shape-stable composite phase change materials (PCMs). Magnetically-responsive phase change thermal storage materials are considered an emerging concept for energy storage systems, enabling PCMs to perform unprecedented functions (such as green energy utilization, magnetic thermotherapy, drug release, etc.). The combination of multifunctional magnetic nanomaterials and PCMs is a milestone in the creation of advanced multifunctional composite PCMs. However, a timely and comprehensive review of composite PCMs based on magnetic nanoparticle modification is still missing. Herein, we furnish an exhaustive exposition elucidating the cutting-edge advancements in magnetically responsive composite PCMs. We delve deeply into the multifarious roles assumed by distinct nanoparticles within composite PCMs of varying dimensions, meticulously scrutinizing the intricate interplay between their architectures and thermophysical attributes. Moreover, we prognosticate future research trajectories, delineate alternative stratagems, and illuminate prospective avenues. This review is intended to stimulate broader academic interest in interdisciplinary fields and provide valuable insights into the development of next-generation magnetically-responsive composite PCMs.
{"title":"Magnetically-responsive phase change thermal storage materials: Mechanisms, advances, and beyond","authors":"Yan Gao , Yang Li , Jinjie Lin , Panpan Liu , Xiao Chen , Ge Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.055","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.055","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Rapid advances in thermal management technology and the increasing need for multi-energy conversion have placed stringent energy efficiency requirements on next-generation shape-stable composite phase change materials (PCMs). Magnetically-responsive phase change thermal storage materials are considered an emerging concept for energy storage systems, enabling PCMs to perform unprecedented functions (such as green energy utilization, magnetic thermotherapy, drug release, etc.). The combination of multifunctional magnetic nanomaterials and PCMs is a milestone in the creation of advanced multifunctional composite PCMs. However, a timely and comprehensive review of composite PCMs based on magnetic nanoparticle modification is still missing. Herein, we furnish an exhaustive exposition elucidating the cutting-edge advancements in magnetically responsive composite PCMs. We delve deeply into the multifarious roles assumed by distinct nanoparticles within composite PCMs of varying dimensions, meticulously scrutinizing the intricate interplay between their architectures and thermophysical attributes. Moreover, we prognosticate future research trajectories, delineate alternative stratagems, and illuminate prospective avenues. This review is intended to stimulate broader academic interest in interdisciplinary fields and provide valuable insights into the development of next-generation magnetically-responsive composite PCMs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15728,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Energy Chemistry","volume":"101 ","pages":"Pages 485-510"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142571375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.002
Huiying Li , Chang Hong , Runming Tao , Xiaolang Liu , Jianxing Wang , Jianyu Chen , Shuhao Yao , Jiazhi Geng , Guang Zheng , Jiyuan Liang
Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) with high energy density are impeded by the instability of solid electrolyte interface (SEI) and the uncontrolled growth of lithium (Li) dendrite. To mitigate these challenges, optimizing the SEI structure and Li deposition behavior is the key to stable LMBs. This study novelty proposes a facile synthesis of MgF2/carbon (C) nanocomposite through the mechanochemical reaction between metallic Mg and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) powders, and its modified polypropylene (PP) separator enhances LMB performance. The in-situ formed highly conductive fluorine-doped C species play a crucial role in facilitating ion/electron transport, thereby accelerating electrochemical kinetics and altering Li deposition direction. During cycling, the in-situ reaction between MgF2 and Li leads to the formation of LiMg alloy, along with a LiF-rich SEI layer, which reduces the nucleation overpotential and reinforces the interphase strength, leading to homogeneous Li deposition with dendrite-free feature. Benefiting from these merits, the Li metal is densely and uniformly deposited on the MgF2/C@PP separator side rather than on the current collector side. Furthermore, the symmetric cell with MgF2/C@PP exhibits superb Li plating/stripping performance over 2800 h at 1 mA cm−2 and 2 mA h cm−2. More importantly, the assembled Li@MgF2/C@PP|LiFePO4 full cell with a low negative/positive ratio of 3.6 delivers an impressive cyclability with 82.7% capacity retention over 1400 cycles at 1 C.
固态电解质界面(SEI)的不稳定性和锂(Li)枝晶的不可控生长阻碍了高能量密度的锂金属电池(LMB)的发展。为了缓解这些挑战,优化 SEI 结构和锂沉积行为是获得稳定 LMB 的关键。本研究通过金属镁和聚四氟乙烯(PTFE)粉末之间的机械化学反应,新颖地提出了一种简便的 MgF2/carbon (C) 纳米复合材料的合成方法,其改性聚丙烯(PP)隔膜提高了 LMB 的性能。原位形成的高导电性掺氟 C 物种在促进离子/电子传输方面发挥了关键作用,从而加速了电化学动力学并改变了锂沉积方向。在循环过程中,MgF2 和锂之间的原位反应会形成锂镁合金以及富含 LiF 的 SEI 层,从而降低了成核过电位并增强了相间强度,导致锂沉积均匀且无枝晶。得益于这些优点,锂金属密集而均匀地沉积在 MgF2/C@PP 分离器一侧,而不是集流器一侧。此外,带有 MgF2/C@PP 的对称电池在 1 mA cm-2 和 2 mA h cm-2 下的 2800 小时内表现出卓越的锂镀层/剥离性能。更重要的是,组装好的 Li@MgF2/C@PP|LiFePO4 全电池的负极/正极比低至 3.6,在 1 C 温度下循环 1400 次,容量保持率达到 82.7%,循环性能令人印象深刻。
{"title":"Hybrid conductive-lithophilic-fluoride triple protection interface engineering: Dendrite-free reverse lithium deposition for high-performance lithium metal batteries","authors":"Huiying Li , Chang Hong , Runming Tao , Xiaolang Liu , Jianxing Wang , Jianyu Chen , Shuhao Yao , Jiazhi Geng , Guang Zheng , Jiyuan Liang","doi":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) with high energy density are impeded by the instability of solid electrolyte interface (SEI) and the uncontrolled growth of lithium (Li) dendrite. To mitigate these challenges, optimizing the SEI structure and Li deposition behavior is the key to stable LMBs. This study novelty proposes a facile synthesis of MgF<sub>2</sub>/carbon (C) nanocomposite through the mechanochemical reaction between metallic Mg and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) powders, and its modified polypropylene (PP) separator enhances LMB performance. The in-situ formed highly conductive fluorine-doped C species play a crucial role in facilitating ion/electron transport, thereby accelerating electrochemical kinetics and altering Li deposition direction. During cycling, the in-situ reaction between MgF<sub>2</sub> and Li leads to the formation of LiMg alloy, along with a LiF-rich SEI layer, which reduces the nucleation overpotential and reinforces the interphase strength, leading to homogeneous Li deposition with dendrite-free feature. Benefiting from these merits, the Li metal is densely and uniformly deposited on the MgF<sub>2</sub>/C@PP separator side rather than on the current collector side. Furthermore, the symmetric cell with MgF<sub>2</sub>/C@PP exhibits superb Li plating/stripping performance over 2800 h at 1 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and 2 mA h cm<sup>−2</sup>. More importantly, the assembled Li@MgF<sub>2</sub>/C@PP|LiFePO<sub>4</sub> full cell with a low negative/positive ratio of 3.6 delivers an impressive cyclability with 82.7% capacity retention over 1400 cycles at 1 C.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15728,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Energy Chemistry","volume":"101 ","pages":"Pages 416-428"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142552555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.08.053
Yaxin Zhang , Long Cheng , Ying-Jie Zhu , Jin Wu , Han-Ping Yu , Sida Xie , Dandan Li , Zhaohui Wang , Heng Li
Poor Li plating reversibility and high thermal runaway risks are key challenges for fast charging lithium-ion batteries with graphite anodes. Herein, a dielectric and fire-resistant separator based on hybrid nanofibers of barium sulfate (BS) and bacterial cellulose (BC) is developed to synchronously enhance the battery’s fast charging and thermal-safety performances. The regulation mechanism of the dielectric BS/BC separator in enhancing the Li+ ion transport and Li plating reversibility is revealed. (1) The Max-Wagner polarization electric field of the dielectric BS/BC separator can accelerate the desolvation of solvated Li+ ions, enhancing their transport kinetics. (2) Moreover, due to the charge balancing effect, the dielectric BS/BC separator homogenizes the electric field/Li+ ion flux at the graphite anode-separator interface, facilitating uniform Li plating and suppressing Li dendrite growth. Consequently, the fast-charge graphite anode with the BS/BC separator shows higher Coulombic efficiency (99.0% vs. 96.9%) and longer cycling lifespan (100 cycles vs. 59 cycles) than that with the polypropylene (PP) separator in the constant-lithiation cycling test at 2 mA cm−2. The high-loading LiFePO4 (15.5 mg cm−2)//graphite (7.5 mg cm−2) full cell with the BS/BC separator exhibits excellent fast charging performance, retaining 70% of its capacity after 500 cycles at a high rate of 2C, which is significantly better than that of the cell with the PP separator (retaining only 27% of its capacity after 500 cycles). More importantly, the thermally stable BS/BC separator effectively elevates the critical temperature and reduces the heat release rate during thermal runaway, thereby significantly enhancing the battery’s safety.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.001
Liang Ma , Jinpeng Tian , Tieling Zhang , Qinghua Guo , Chi Yung Chung
Accurate prediction of the remaining useful life (RUL) is crucial for the design and management of lithium-ion batteries. Although various machine learning models offer promising predictions, one critical but often overlooked challenge is their demand for considerable run-to-failure data for training. Collection of such training data leads to prohibitive testing efforts as the run-to-failure tests can last for years. Here, we propose a semi-supervised representation learning method to enhance prediction accuracy by learning from data without RUL labels. Our approach builds on a sophisticated deep neural network that comprises an encoder and three decoder heads to extract time-dependent representation features from short-term battery operating data regardless of the existence of RUL labels. The approach is validated using three datasets collected from 34 batteries operating under various conditions, encompassing over 19,900 charge and discharge cycles. Our method achieves a root mean squared error (RMSE) within 25 cycles, even when only 1/50 of the training dataset is labelled, representing a reduction of 48% compared to the conventional approach. We also demonstrate the method’s robustness with varying numbers of labelled data and different weights assigned to the three decoder heads. The projection of extracted features in low space reveals that our method effectively learns degradation features from unlabelled data. Our approach highlights the promise of utilising semi-supervised learning to reduce the data demand for reliability monitoring of energy devices.
{"title":"Enhanced battery life prediction with reduced data demand via semi-supervised representation learning","authors":"Liang Ma , Jinpeng Tian , Tieling Zhang , Qinghua Guo , Chi Yung Chung","doi":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accurate prediction of the remaining useful life (RUL) is crucial for the design and management of lithium-ion batteries. Although various machine learning models offer promising predictions, one critical but often overlooked challenge is their demand for considerable run-to-failure data for training. Collection of such training data leads to prohibitive testing efforts as the run-to-failure tests can last for years. Here, we propose a semi-supervised representation learning method to enhance prediction accuracy by learning from data without RUL labels. Our approach builds on a sophisticated deep neural network that comprises an encoder and three decoder heads to extract time-dependent representation features from short-term battery operating data regardless of the existence of RUL labels. The approach is validated using three datasets collected from 34 batteries operating under various conditions, encompassing over 19,900 charge and discharge cycles. Our method achieves a root mean squared error (RMSE) within 25 cycles, even when only 1/50 of the training dataset is labelled, representing a reduction of 48% compared to the conventional approach. We also demonstrate the method’s robustness with varying numbers of labelled data and different weights assigned to the three decoder heads. The projection of extracted features in low space reveals that our method effectively learns degradation features from unlabelled data. Our approach highlights the promise of utilising semi-supervised learning to reduce the data demand for reliability monitoring of energy devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15728,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Energy Chemistry","volume":"101 ","pages":"Pages 524-534"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142571377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-11DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2024.09.051
Meng-Chen Huang , Chao-Hua Xue , Zhongxue Bai , Jun Cheng , Yong-Gang Wu , Chao-Qun Ma , Li Wan , Long Xie , Hui-Di Wang , Bing-Ying Liu , Xiao-Jing Guo
All-season thermal management with zero energy consumption and emissions is more crucial to global decarbonization over traditional energy-intensive cooling/heating systems. However, the static single thermal management for cooling or heating fails to self-regulate the temperature in dynamic seasonal temperature condition. Herein, inspired by the dual-temperature regulation function of the fur color changes on the backs and abdomens of penguins, a smart thermal management composite hydrogel (PNA@H-PM Gel) system was subtly created though an “on-demand” dual-layer structure design strategy. The PNA@H-PM Gel system features synchronous solar and thermal radiation modulation as well as tunable phase transition temperatures to meet the variable seasonal thermal requirements and energy-saving demands via self-adaptive radiative cooling and solar heating regulation. Furthermore, this system demonstrates superb modulations of both the solar reflectance (ΔR = 0.74) and thermal emissivity (ΔE = 0.52) in response to ambient temperature changes, highlighting efficient temperature regulation with average radiative cooling and solar heating effects of 9.6 °C in summer and 6.1 °C in winter, respectively. Moreover, compared to standard building baselines, the PNA@H-PM Gel presents a more substantial energy-saving cooling/heating potentials for energy-efficient buildings across various regions and climates. This novel solution, inspired by penguins in the real world, will offer a fresh approach for producing intelligent, energy-saving thermal management materials, and serve for temperature regulation under dynamic climate conditions and even throughout all seasons.
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