Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61009-2
Qian ZHANG , Shu-yu YAO , Chen LI , Ya-bin AN , Xian-zhong SUN , Kai WANG , Xiong ZHANG , Yan-wei MA
In the context of rapid economic development, the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has become a major challenge. Lithium-ion capacitors (LICs), which integrate the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries with the high power density of supercapacitors, have emerged as promising candidates. However, challenges such as poor capacity matching and limited energy density still hinder their practical application. Carbon nanofibers (CNFs), with their high specific surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical flexibility, and strong compatibility with active materials, are regarded as ideal electrode frameworks for LICs. This review summarizes key strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of CNF-based LICs, including structural engineering, heteroatom doping, and hybridization with transition metal oxides. The underlying mechanisms of each approach are discussed in detail, with a focus on their roles in improving capacitance, energy density, and cycling stability. This review aims to provide insights into material design and guide future research toward high-performance LICs for next-generation energy storage applications.
{"title":"A review on electrospun carbon-based materials for lithium-ion capacitors","authors":"Qian ZHANG , Shu-yu YAO , Chen LI , Ya-bin AN , Xian-zhong SUN , Kai WANG , Xiong ZHANG , Yan-wei MA","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61009-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61009-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the context of rapid economic development, the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has become a major challenge. Lithium-ion capacitors (LICs), which integrate the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries with the high power density of supercapacitors, have emerged as promising candidates. However, challenges such as poor capacity matching and limited energy density still hinder their practical application. Carbon nanofibers (CNFs), with their high specific surface area, excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical flexibility, and strong compatibility with active materials, are regarded as ideal electrode frameworks for LICs. This review summarizes key strategies to improve the electrochemical performance of CNF-based LICs, including structural engineering, heteroatom doping, and hybridization with transition metal oxides. The underlying mechanisms of each approach are discussed in detail, with a focus on their roles in improving capacitance, energy density, and cycling stability. This review aims to provide insights into material design and guide future research toward high-performance LICs for next-generation energy storage applications.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (174KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 782-820"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61020-1
Zi-ying HE , Xing-wei YU , Qing-long LV , Xin-ping WANG , Chen-xi ZHANG , Fei WEI
Energy storage is a key factor in the drive for carbon neutrality and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) may have an important role in this. Their intrinsic sp2 covalent structure gives them excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and chemical stability, making them suitable for many uses in energy storage, such as lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Currently, their use in LIBs mainly focuses on conductive networks, current collectors, and dry electrodes. The review outlines advances in the use of CNTs in the cathodes and anodes of LIBs, especially in the electrode fabrication and mechanical sensors, as well as providing insights into their future development.
{"title":"Advances of carbon nanotubes in lithium-ion batteries for the era of carbon neutrality","authors":"Zi-ying HE , Xing-wei YU , Qing-long LV , Xin-ping WANG , Chen-xi ZHANG , Fei WEI","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61020-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61020-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Energy storage is a key factor in the drive for carbon neutrality and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) may have an important role in this. Their intrinsic sp<sub>2</sub> covalent structure gives them excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and chemical stability, making them suitable for many uses in energy storage, such as lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Currently, their use in LIBs mainly focuses on conductive networks, current collectors, and dry electrodes. The review outlines advances in the use of CNTs in the cathodes and anodes of LIBs, especially in the electrode fabrication and mechanical sensors, as well as providing insights into their future development.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (137KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 766-780"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61011-0
Ming-xue ZUO , Xia HU , De-bin KONG , Xin-ru WEI , Xin QIN , Wei LV , Quan-Hong YANG , Fei-yu KANG , Lin-jie ZHI
Carbon materials are a key component in energy storage and conversion devices and their microstructure plays a crucial role in determining device performance. However, traditional carbon materials are unable to meet the requirements for applications in emerging fields such as renewable energy and electric vehicles due to limitations including a disordered structure and uncontrolled defects. With an aim of realizing devisable structures, adjustable functions, and performance breakthroughs, superstructured carbons is proposed and represent a category of carbon-based materials, characterized by precisely-built pores, networks, and interfaces. Superstructured carbons can overcome the limitations of traditional carbon materials and improve the performance of energy storage and conversion devices. We review the structure-activity relationships of superstructured carbons and recent research advances from three aspects including a precisely customized pore structure, a dense carbon network framework, and a multi-component highly coupled interface between the different components. Finally, we provide an outlook on the future development of and practical challenges in energy storage and conversion devices.
{"title":"Superstructured carbon materials: Progress and challenges in energy storage and conversion technologies","authors":"Ming-xue ZUO , Xia HU , De-bin KONG , Xin-ru WEI , Xin QIN , Wei LV , Quan-Hong YANG , Fei-yu KANG , Lin-jie ZHI","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61011-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61011-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon materials are a key component in energy storage and conversion devices and their microstructure plays a crucial role in determining device performance. However, traditional carbon materials are unable to meet the requirements for applications in emerging fields such as renewable energy and electric vehicles due to limitations including a disordered structure and uncontrolled defects. With an aim of realizing devisable structures, adjustable functions, and performance breakthroughs, superstructured carbons is proposed and represent a category of carbon-based materials, characterized by precisely-built pores, networks, and interfaces. Superstructured carbons can overcome the limitations of traditional carbon materials and improve the performance of energy storage and conversion devices. We review the structure-activity relationships of superstructured carbons and recent research advances from three aspects including a precisely customized pore structure, a dense carbon network framework, and a multi-component highly coupled interface between the different components. Finally, we provide an outlook on the future development of and practical challenges in energy storage and conversion devices.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (169KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 962-971"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61008-0
Jin LIANG , Ze QIN , Zhong QUAN , Jing HAO , Xian-ying QIN , Bao-hua LI , Fei-yu KANG
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are an electrochemical energy storage technology that has been widely used for portable electrical devices, electric vehicles, and grid storage, etc. To satisfy the demand for user convenience especially for electric vehicles, the development of a fast-charging technology for LIBs has become a critical focus. In commercial LIBs, the slow kinetics of Li+ intercalation into the graphite anode from the electrolyte solution is known as the main restriction for fast-charging. We summarize the recent advances in obtaining fast-charging graphite-based anodes, mainly involving modifications of the electrolyte solution and graphite anode. Specifically, strategies for increasing the ionic conductivity and regulating the Li+ solvation/desolvation state in the electrolyte solution, as well as optimizing the fabrication and the intrinsic activity of graphite-based anodes are discussed in detail. This review considers practical ways to obtain fast Li+ intercalation kinetics into a graphite anode from the electrolyte as well as analysing progress in the commercialization of fast-charging LIBs.
{"title":"A review of strategies to produce a fast-charging graphite anode in lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Jin LIANG , Ze QIN , Zhong QUAN , Jing HAO , Xian-ying QIN , Bao-hua LI , Fei-yu KANG","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61008-0","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61008-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are an electrochemical energy storage technology that has been widely used for portable electrical devices, electric vehicles, and grid storage, etc. To satisfy the demand for user convenience especially for electric vehicles, the development of a fast-charging technology for LIBs has become a critical focus. In commercial LIBs, the slow kinetics of Li<sup>+</sup> intercalation into the graphite anode from the electrolyte solution is known as the main restriction for fast-charging. We summarize the recent advances in obtaining fast-charging graphite-based anodes, mainly involving modifications of the electrolyte solution and graphite anode. Specifically, strategies for increasing the ionic conductivity and regulating the Li<sup>+</sup> solvation/desolvation state in the electrolyte solution, as well as optimizing the fabrication and the intrinsic activity of graphite-based anodes are discussed in detail. This review considers practical ways to obtain fast Li<sup>+</sup> intercalation kinetics into a graphite anode from the electrolyte as well as analysing progress in the commercialization of fast-charging LIBs.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (120KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 738-764"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61021-3
Si-yu YU , Xi-yan WANG , Nian-jun YANG
Diamond combines many unique properties, including high stability, strong optical dispersion, excellent mechanical strength, and outstanding thermal conductivity. Its structure, surface groups, and electrical conductivity are also tunable, increasing its functional versatility. These make diamond and its related materials, such as its composites, highly promising for various applications in energy fields. This review summarizes recent advances and key achievements in energy storage and conversion, covering electrochemical energy storage (e.g., batteries and supercapacitors), electrocatalytic energy conversion (e.g., CO2 and nitrogen reduction reactions), and solar energy conversion (e.g., photo-(electro)chemical CO2 and nitrogen reduction reactions, and solar cells). Current challenges and prospects related to the synthesis of diamond materials and the technologies for their energy applications are outlined and discussed.
{"title":"Diamond related materials for energy storage and conversion applications","authors":"Si-yu YU , Xi-yan WANG , Nian-jun YANG","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61021-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61021-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Diamond combines many unique properties, including high stability, strong optical dispersion, excellent mechanical strength, and outstanding thermal conductivity. Its structure, surface groups, and electrical conductivity are also tunable, increasing its functional versatility. These make diamond and its related materials, such as its composites, highly promising for various applications in energy fields. This review summarizes recent advances and key achievements in energy storage and conversion, covering electrochemical energy storage (e.g., batteries and supercapacitors), electrocatalytic energy conversion (e.g., CO<sub>2</sub> and nitrogen reduction reactions), and solar energy conversion (e.g., photo-(electro)chemical CO<sub>2</sub> and nitrogen reduction reactions, and solar cells). Current challenges and prospects related to the synthesis of diamond materials and the technologies for their energy applications are outlined and discussed.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (110KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 973-991"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61016-X
Lin-kai PENG , Ji-wei SHI , Yun CAO , Jia-qi LAN , Chuan-nan GENG , Wei LV
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have great promise for next-generation energy storage devices due to the high theoretical specific capacity (1675 mAh g-1) of sulfur with chemical conversion for charge storage. However, their practical use is hindered by the slow redox kinetics of sulfur and the “shuttle effect” arising from dissolved lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). In recent years, various carbon-based materials have served as sulfur hosts and catalysts for accelerating sulfur conversion redox kinetics and alleviating LiPS shuttling. However, they often suffer from irreversible passivation and structural changes that destroy their long-term performance. We consider the main problems limiting their stability, including excessive LiPS adsorption, passivation by insulating Li2S, and surface reconstruction, and clarify how these factors lead to capacity fade. We then outline effective strategies for achieving long-term sulfur catalysis, focusing on functional carbon, such as designing suitable carbon-supported catalyst interfaces, creating well-distributed active sites, adding cocatalysts to improve electron transfer, and using carbon-based protective layers to suppress unwanted side reactions. Using this information should enable the development of stable, high-activity catalysts capable of long-term operation under practical conditions in Li-S batteries.
{"title":"Strategies for balancing catalytic activity and stability in lithium-sulfur batteries","authors":"Lin-kai PENG , Ji-wei SHI , Yun CAO , Jia-qi LAN , Chuan-nan GENG , Wei LV","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61016-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61016-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have great promise for next-generation energy storage devices due to the high theoretical specific capacity (1675 mAh g<sup>-1</sup>) of sulfur with chemical conversion for charge storage. However, their practical use is hindered by the slow redox kinetics of sulfur and the “shuttle effect” arising from dissolved lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). In recent years, various carbon-based materials have served as sulfur hosts and catalysts for accelerating sulfur conversion redox kinetics and alleviating LiPS shuttling. However, they often suffer from irreversible passivation and structural changes that destroy their long-term performance. We consider the main problems limiting their stability, including excessive LiPS adsorption, passivation by insulating Li<sub>2</sub>S, and surface reconstruction, and clarify how these factors lead to capacity fade. We then outline effective strategies for achieving long-term sulfur catalysis, focusing on functional carbon, such as designing suitable carbon-supported catalyst interfaces, creating well-distributed active sites, adding cocatalysts to improve electron transfer, and using carbon-based protective layers to suppress unwanted side reactions. Using this information should enable the development of stable, high-activity catalysts capable of long-term operation under practical conditions in Li-S batteries.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (152KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 889-908"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61019-5
Jun-yi ZHOU , Hong-hui DU , Xue-tao WANG , Xin-ru CAO , Lin-jie ZHI
Smart batteries play a key role in upgrading energy storage systems. However, they require a well-balanced integration of material structure, functional properties, and electrochemical performance, and their development is limited by conventional material systems in terms of energy density, response time, and functional integration. Carbon materials have emerged as a key solution for overcoming these problems due to their structural adjustability and multifunctional compatibility. Strategies for improving their electrochemical performance by changing the pore structure and interlayer spacing, as well as chemical functionalization, and composite design are analyzed, and their impact on improving the specific capacity and cycling stability of batteries is demonstrated. The unique advantages of carbon materials in realizing smart functions such as power supply, real-time monitoring and energy management in smart batteries are also discussed. Based on current progress in related fields, the prospects for the use of carbon materials in smart batteries are evaluated.
{"title":"Carbon materials for smart batteries","authors":"Jun-yi ZHOU , Hong-hui DU , Xue-tao WANG , Xin-ru CAO , Lin-jie ZHI","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61019-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61019-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Smart batteries play a key role in upgrading energy storage systems. However, they require a well-balanced integration of material structure, functional properties, and electrochemical performance, and their development is limited by conventional material systems in terms of energy density, response time, and functional integration. Carbon materials have emerged as a key solution for overcoming these problems due to their structural adjustability and multifunctional compatibility. Strategies for improving their electrochemical performance by changing the pore structure and interlayer spacing, as well as chemical functionalization, and composite design are analyzed, and their impact on improving the specific capacity and cycling stability of batteries is demonstrated. The unique advantages of carbon materials in realizing smart functions such as power supply, real-time monitoring and energy management in smart batteries are also discussed. Based on current progress in related fields, the prospects for the use of carbon materials in smart batteries are evaluated.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (129KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 822-836"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61013-4
Yu LEI , Yu ZHONG , Yi-shuo LI , Tao LI , Zhuo-hui ZHOU , Lei QIN
Lithium-air batteries (LABs) are regarded as a next-generation energy storage option due to their relatively high energy density. The cyclic stability and lifespan of LABs are mainly influenced by the formation and decomposition of lithium-based oxides at the air cathode, which not only lead to a low cathode catalytic efficiency but also restrict the electrochemical reversibility and cause side reaction problems. Carbon materials are considered key to solving these problems due to their conductivity, functional flexibility, and adjustable pore structure. This paper considers the research progress on carbon materials as air cathode catalytic materials for LABs, focusing on their structural characteristics, electrochemical behavior, and reaction mechanisms. Besides being used as air cathodes, carbon materials also show potential for being used as protective layers for metal anodes or as anode materials for LABs.
{"title":"Advances in the use of carbon materials for lithium-air batteries","authors":"Yu LEI , Yu ZHONG , Yi-shuo LI , Tao LI , Zhuo-hui ZHOU , Lei QIN","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61013-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61013-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium-air batteries (LABs) are regarded as a next-generation energy storage option due to their relatively high energy density. The cyclic stability and lifespan of LABs are mainly influenced by the formation and decomposition of lithium-based oxides at the air cathode, which not only lead to a low cathode catalytic efficiency but also restrict the electrochemical reversibility and cause side reaction problems. Carbon materials are considered key to solving these problems due to their conductivity, functional flexibility, and adjustable pore structure. This paper considers the research progress on carbon materials as air cathode catalytic materials for LABs, focusing on their structural characteristics, electrochemical behavior, and reaction mechanisms. Besides being used as air cathodes, carbon materials also show potential for being used as protective layers for metal anodes or as anode materials for LABs.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (151KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 909-930"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61014-6
Zhi ZHENG , Dong-yang CAI , Hua-xin LIU , Han-rui DING , Ying-hao ZHANG , Jia-bei XIAO , Wen-tao DENG , Guo-qiang ZOU , Hong-shuai HOU , Xiao-bo JI
Carbon dots (CDs) are functionalized carbon-based nanomaterials that have the potential for use in advanced batteries, owing to their ultrasmall size, tunable surface functional groups and excellent dispersibility. This review summarizes recent advances in CD-based materials for advanced batteries. Methods for the preparation of CDs are first introduced, focusing on the feasibility of large-scale synthesis, and four critical uses of CDs are analyzed: electrolyte solutions, metal electrode coatings, electrode materials, and solid-state batteries. We then consider how CDs suppress dendrite formation, decrease volume expansion, accelerate charge transfer, and improve ion migration. Finally, existing problems are discussed, including the industrial production of CDs, their role as additives in the evolution of electrode interfaces, and strategies for giving them multifunctionality.
{"title":"Carbon dots for use in advanced battery systems","authors":"Zhi ZHENG , Dong-yang CAI , Hua-xin LIU , Han-rui DING , Ying-hao ZHANG , Jia-bei XIAO , Wen-tao DENG , Guo-qiang ZOU , Hong-shuai HOU , Xiao-bo JI","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61014-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61014-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon dots (CDs) are functionalized carbon-based nanomaterials that have the potential for use in advanced batteries, owing to their ultrasmall size, tunable surface functional groups and excellent dispersibility. This review summarizes recent advances in CD-based materials for advanced batteries. Methods for the preparation of CDs are first introduced, focusing on the feasibility of large-scale synthesis, and four critical uses of CDs are analyzed: electrolyte solutions, metal electrode coatings, electrode materials, and solid-state batteries. We then consider how CDs suppress dendrite formation, decrease volume expansion, accelerate charge transfer, and improve ion migration. Finally, existing problems are discussed, including the industrial production of CDs, their role as additives in the evolution of electrode interfaces, and strategies for giving them multifunctionality.\u0000\t\t\t\t<span><figure><span><img><ol><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download high-res image (166KB)</span></span></span></li><li><span><span>Download: <span>Download full-size image</span></span></span></li></ol></span></figure></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"40 4","pages":"Pages 931-960"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144989515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-08-01Epub Date: 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(25)61024-9
Bin XIE , Xin-ya ZHAO , Zheng-dong MA , Yi-jian ZHANG , Jia-rong DONG , Yan WANG , Qiu-hong BAI , Ye-hua SHEN
The development of sustainable electrode materials for energy storage systems has become very important and porous carbons derived from biomass have become an important candidate because of their tunable pore structure, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. Recent advances in controlling the pore structure of these carbons and its relationship between to is energy storage performance are discussed, emphasizing the critical role of a balanced distribution of micropores, mesopores and macropores in determining electrochemical behavior. Particular attention is given to how the intrinsic components of biomass precursors (lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose) influence pore formation during carbonization. Carbonization and activation strategies to precisely control the pore structure are introduced. Finally, key challenges in the industrial production of these carbons are outlined, and future research directions are proposed. These include the establishment of a database of biomass intrinsic structures and machine learning-assisted pore structure engineering, aimed at providing guidance for the design of high-performance carbon materials for next-generation energy storage devices.
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