Rational design of all-solid-state TiO2-x/Cu/ZnO Z-scheme heterojunction via ALD-assistance for enhanced photocatalytic activity

2022 ◽  
Vol 607 ◽  
pp. 760-768
Author(s):  
Ben Chen ◽  
Jin Zhang ◽  
Jing Yu ◽  
Rui wang ◽  
Beibei He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Rational Design

Rational Design of Quasi Zero-Strain NCM Cathode Materials for Minimizing Volume Change Effects in All-Solid-State Batteries

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Strauss ◽  
Lea de Biasi ◽  
A-Young Kim ◽  
Jonas Hertle ◽  
Simon Schweidler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Solid Electrolyte ◽  
Cathode Materials ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Cycling Performance ◽  
Mechanical Degradation ◽  
Volume Changes ◽  
Solid State Batteries ◽  
All Solid State Batteries

Measures to improve the cycling performance and stability of bulk-type all-solid-state batteries (SSBs) are currently being developed with the goal of substituting conventional Li-ion battery (LIB) technology. As known from liquid electrolyte based LIBs, layered oxide cathode materials undergo volume changes upon (de)lithiation, causing mechanical degradation due to particle fracture, among others. Unlike solid electrolytes, liquid electrolytes are somewhat capable of accommodating morphological changes. In SSBs, the rigidity of the materials used typically leads to adverse contact loss at the interfaces of cathode material and solid electrolyte during cycling. Hence, designing zero- or low-strain electrode materials for application in next-generation SSBs is desirable. In the present work, we report on novel Co-rich NCMs, NCM361 (60% Co) and NCM271 (70% Co), showing minor volume changes up to 4.5 V vs Li<sup>+</sup>/Li, as determined by <i>operando</i> X-ray diffraction and pressure measurements of LIB pouch and pelletized SSB cells, respectively. Both cathode materials exhibit good cycling performance when incorporated into SSB cells using argyrodite Li<sub>6</sub>PS<sub>5</sub>Cl solid electrolyte, albeit their morphology and secondary particle size have not yet been optimized.

Rational Design of Quasi Zero-Strain NCM Cathode Materials for Minimizing Volume Change Effects in All-Solid-State Batteries

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Strauss ◽  
Lea de Biasi ◽  
A-Young Kim ◽  
Jonas Hertle ◽  
Simon Schweidler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Solid Electrolyte ◽  
Cathode Materials ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Cycling Performance ◽  
Mechanical Degradation ◽  
Volume Changes ◽  
Solid State Batteries ◽  
All Solid State Batteries

Measures to improve the cycling performance and stability of bulk-type all-solid-state batteries (SSBs) are currently being developed with the goal of substituting conventional Li-ion battery (LIB) technology. As known from liquid electrolyte based LIBs, layered oxide cathode materials undergo volume changes upon (de)lithiation, causing mechanical degradation due to particle fracture, among others. Unlike solid electrolytes, liquid electrolytes are somewhat capable of accommodating morphological changes. In SSBs, the rigidity of the materials used typically leads to adverse contact loss at the interfaces of cathode material and solid electrolyte during cycling. Hence, designing zero- or low-strain electrode materials for application in next-generation SSBs is desirable. In the present work, we report on novel Co-rich NCMs, NCM361 (60% Co) and NCM271 (70% Co), showing minor volume changes up to 4.5 V vs Li<sup>+</sup>/Li, as determined by <i>operando</i> X-ray diffraction and pressure measurements of LIB pouch and pelletized SSB cells, respectively. Both cathode materials exhibit good cycling performance when incorporated into SSB cells using argyrodite Li<sub>6</sub>PS<sub>5</sub>Cl solid electrolyte, albeit their morphology and secondary particle size have not yet been optimized.

Operando Visualization of Morphological Dynamics in All-Solid-State Batteries

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohan Wu ◽  
Juliette Billaud ◽  
Iwan Jerjen ◽  
Federica Marone ◽  
Yuya Ishihara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Solid Electrolytes ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Morphological Evolution ◽  
Active Material ◽  
Composite Layer ◽  
Transference Number ◽  
Thermal Stabilities ◽  
Solid State Batteries ◽  
All Solid State Batteries

<div> <div> <div> <p>All-solid-state batteries are considered as attractive options for next-generation energy storage owing to the favourable properties (unit transference number and thermal stabilities) of solid electrolytes. However, there are also serious concerns about mechanical deformation of solid electrolytes leading to the degradation of the battery performance. Therefore, understanding the mechanism underlying the electro-mechanical properties in SSBs are essentially important. Here, we show three-dimensional and time-resolved measurements of an all-solid-state cell using synchrotron radiation x-ray tomographic microscopy. We could clearly observe the gradient of the electrochemical reaction and the morphological evolution in the composite layer. Volume expansion/compression of the active material (Sn) was strongly oriented along the thickness of the electrode. While this results in significant deformation (cracking) in the solid electrolyte region, we also find organized cracking patterns depending on the particle size and their arrangements. This study based on operando visualization therefore opens the door towards rational design of particles and electrode morphology for all-solid-state batteries. </p> </div> </div> </div>

scholarly journals Zirconium-Doped Chromium IV Oxide Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalysis towards the Degradation of Organic Dyes

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Zahir Muhammad ◽  
Farman Ali ◽  
Muhammad Sajjad ◽  
Nisar Ali ◽  
Muhammad Bilal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Heterogeneous Photocatalysis ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Complete Mineralization

Degradation of organic dyes and their byproducts by heterogeneous photocatalysts is an essential process, as these dyes can be potentially discharged in wastewater and threaten aquatic and xerophyte life. Therefore, their complete mineralization into nontoxic components (water and salt) is necessary through the process of heterogeneous photocatalysis. In this study, Zr/CrO2 (Zirconium-doped chromium IV oxide) nanocomposite-based photocatalysts with different compositions (1, 3, 5, 7 & 9 wt.%) were prepared by an environmentally friendly, solid-state reaction at room temperature. The as-prepared samples were calcined under air at 450 °C in a furnace for a specific period of time. The synthesis of Zr/CrO2 photocatalysts was confirmed by various techniques, including XRD, SEM, EDX, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and BET. The photocatalytic properties of all samples were tested towards the degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange organic dyes under UV light. The results revealed a concentration-dependent photocatalytic activity of photocatalysts, which increased the amount of dopant (up to 5 wt.%). However, the degradation efficiency of the catalysts decreased upon further increasing the amount of dopant due to the recombination of holes and photoexcited electrons.

The effect of Ag, Au, Pt, and Pd on the surface properties, photocatalytic activity and toxicity of multicomponent TiO2-based nanomaterials

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 3557-3574
Author(s):  
Anna Malankowska ◽  
Alicja Mikołajczyk ◽  
Joanna Mędrzycka ◽  
Izabela Wysocka ◽  
Grzegorz Nowaczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Surface Properties ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Photocatalytic Properties ◽  
Air Purification ◽  
Component Concentration

A better understanding how to the component concentration, photocatalytic properties and toxicity of multicomponent TiO2-based nanomaterials (NMs) may lead to rational design of new and safe NMs with wide application in air purification.

scholarly journals Rational design and resolution of the mystery of the structure of Cyclo[18]carbon

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (17) ◽  
pp. 8234-8237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Z. Rahman ◽  
Tomas Edvinsson
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Cryogenic Temperatures ◽  
Carbon Allotrope ◽  
Bonding Structure

A solid-state carbon allotrope cyclo[18]carbon has been isolated at cryogenic temperatures, and its bonding structure revealed.

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