Progressive “Layer to Hybrid Spinel/Layer” Phase Evolution with Proton and Zn2+ Co-intercalation to Enable High Performance of MnO2-Based Aqueous Batteries

Author(s):  
Shouxiang Ding ◽  
Lele Liu ◽  
Runzhi Qin ◽  
Xin Chen ◽  
Aoye Song ◽  
...  

Nanoscale ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (44) ◽  
pp. 20754-20760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Lu ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
Siyuan Gao ◽  
Yingwen Cheng ◽  
Houyi Ma

Prussian blue particles were deposited on polypyrrole coated wiper clothes and used as bipolar electrodes for fabrication of high performance flexible solid state K-ion aqueous batteries.



2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (17) ◽  
pp. 3154-3164
Author(s):  
Xianghuan Liu ◽  
Zhenyao Wang ◽  
Weidong Zhuang ◽  
Zhao Li ◽  
Wenjin Li ◽  
...  

A novel integrated Li3PO4 and spinel layer on primary particles surface was constructed by a facile synchronous route. It acts as a protective layer and a 3D Li+ diffusion network, leading to a superior structural stability and rate capability.



2012 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 1250042 ◽  
Author(s):  
DI ZHOU ◽  
JING GUO ◽  
XI YAO ◽  
LI-XIA PANG ◽  
ZE-MING QI ◽  
...  

The ( Li 0.5 Bi 0.5)( W 1-x Mo x) O 4(0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) ceramics were prepared via the solid state reaction method. The sintering temperature decreased almost linearly from 755°C for ( Li 0.5 Bi 0.5) WO 4 to 560°C for ( Li 0.5 Bi 0.5) MoO 4. When the x≤0.3, a wolframite solid solution can be formed. For x = 0.4 and x = 0.6 compositions, both the wolframite and scheelite phases can be formed from the X-ray diffraction analysis, while two different kinds of grains can be revealed from the scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer results. High performance of microwave dielectric properties were obtained in the (Li0.5Bi0.5)(W0.6Mo0.4)O4 ceramic sintered at 620°C with a relative permittivity of 31.5, a Qf value of 8500 GHz (at 8.2 GHz), and a temperature coefficient value of +20 ppm/°C. Complex dielectric spectra of pure (Li0.5Bi0.5)WO4 ceramic gained from the infrared spectra were extrapolated down to microwave range, and they were in good agreement with the measured values. The ( Li0.5Bi0.5 )( W 1-x Mo x) O 4(0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) ceramics might be promising for low temperature co-fired ceramic technology.



2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Prehal ◽  
Sara Drvarič Talian ◽  
Alen Vizintin ◽  
Heinz Amenitsch ◽  
Robert Dominko ◽  
...  

Abstract Insufficient understanding of the mechanism that reversibly converts sulphur into lithium sulphide (Li2S) via soluble polysulphides (PS) hampers the realization of high performance lithium-sulphur cells. Typically Li2S formation is explained by direct electroreduction of a PS to Li2S; however, this is not consistent with the size of the insulating Li2S deposits. Here, we use in situ small and wide angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) to track the growth and dissolution of crystalline and amorphous deposits from atomic to sub-micron scales during charge and discharge. Stochastic modelling based on the SAXS data allows quantification of the chemical phase evolution during discharge and charge. We show that Li2S deposits predominantly via disproportionation of transient, solid Li2S2 to form primary Li2S crystallites and solid Li2S4 particles. We further demonstrate that this process happens in reverse during charge. These findings show that the discharge capacity and rate capability in Li-S battery cathodes are therefore limited by mass transport through the increasingly tortuous network of Li2S / Li2S4 / carbon pores rather than electron transport through a passivating surface film.



Nano Energy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 103942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingqiang Liu ◽  
Qinghe Zhao ◽  
Hao Liu ◽  
Jinglong Yang ◽  
Xin Chen ◽  
...  


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1529-1538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao-Ying Fan ◽  
Xiao-Hua Zhang ◽  
Yan-Hong Shi ◽  
Hai-Yang Xu ◽  
Jing-Ping Zhang ◽  
...  

2D few-layer FePS3 is proposed for high-performance and low-temperature lithium/sodium storage through the synergism of oriented nanoengineering and intrinsic phase evolution.



2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Liu ◽  
Ting Ma ◽  
Kexin Xia ◽  
Xuesen Hou ◽  
Qingshun Nian ◽  
...  

A high performance poly(1,4-anthraquinone)/Ni(OH)2 dual-ion battery is designed with high energy/power density and good cycling performance.



2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 2019-2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Ma ◽  
Xiao Yao ◽  
Su Dong Hua

The study provides a novel way for the utilization of coal fly ash, and enriches the sintering mechanism in preparation of low-cost, high performance mullite based ceramic. The phase evolution, microstructure, densification behavior and flexural strength as a function of the sintering temperatures, were investigated by XRD, SEM and evaluated by density, open porosity and shrinkage and three point bending method, respectively. Secondary mullite nucleates from the dissolution of alumina in transient liquid phase at 1300°C. Above 1400°C, mullite content increases and the densification is promoted with increasing temperature. Fast densification takes place and high flexural strength of 149MPa is achieved at 1600°C.



2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiwei Xu ◽  
Zhengwei Yang ◽  
Xikun Zhang ◽  
Maoting Xia ◽  
Huihui Yan ◽  
...  

AbstractIn the applications of large-scale energy storage, aqueous batteries are considered as rivals for organic batteries due to their environmentally friendly and low-cost nature. However, carrier ions always exhibit huge hydrated radius in aqueous electrolyte, which brings difficulty to find suitable host materials that can achieve highly reversible insertion and extraction of cations. Owing to open three-dimensional rigid framework and facile synthesis, Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) receive the most extensive attention among various host candidates in aqueous system. Herein, a comprehensive review on recent progresses of PBAs in aqueous batteries is presented. Based on the application in different aqueous systems, the relationship between electrochemical behaviors (redox potential, capacity, cycling stability and rate performance) and structural characteristics (preparation method, structure type, particle size, morphology, crystallinity, defect, metal atom in high-spin state and chemical composition) is analyzed and summarized thoroughly. It can be concluded that the required type of PBAs is different for various carrier ions. In particular, the desalination batteries worked with the same mechanism as aqueous batteries are also discussed in detail to introduce the application of PBAs in aqueous systems comprehensively. This report can help the readers to understand the relationship between physical/chemical characteristics and electrochemical properties for PBAs and find a way to fabricate high-performance PBAs in aqueous batteries and desalination batteries.



Author(s):  
Kai-Xue Wang ◽  
Lin Hong ◽  
Xiuming Wu ◽  
Chao Ma ◽  
Wei Huang ◽  
...  

Metallic zinc is widely considered as the most promising anode candidate for next-generation rechargeable aqueous batteries owing to its high volumetric capacity and intrinsic safety. However, the inferior reversibility caused...



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