Enhanced catalytic activity of pillared δ-MnO2 with enlarged layer spaces for lithium- and sodium-oxygen batteries: A theoretical investigation

Nanoscale ◽

10.1039/d1nr07407e ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jia-hui Li ◽

Yang-Xin Yu

Keyword(s):

Catalytic Activity ◽

Alkali Metal ◽

Lithium Ion Batteries ◽

Theoretical Investigation ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Lithium Ion ◽

Environmental Issues

Facing the challenge of increasingly severe environmental issues, many researchers are committed to seeking “post lithium-ion batteries” that can replace fossil fuels, one of which is alkali-metal-oxygen batteries. Nevertheless, the...

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Suppression of hydrogen evolution at catalytic surfaces in aqueous lithium ion batteries

Journal of Materials Chemistry A ◽

10.1039/d0ta05568a ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (30) ◽

pp. 14921-14926 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fei Wang ◽

Chuan-Fu Lin ◽

Xiao Ji ◽

Gary W. Rubloff ◽

Chunsheng Wang

Keyword(s):

Catalytic Activity ◽

Lithium Ion Batteries ◽

Hydrogen Evolution ◽

Selection Criterion ◽

Lithium Ion ◽

Surface Layers ◽

Catalytic Surfaces ◽

Coating Layers

We investigated the catalytic activity of different coating layers and put forward a selection criterion for surface layers. Al2O3 could effectively suppress HER and enable the cycling of Li4Ti5O12 anode in water-in-salt electrolyte, with a capacity of 145 mA h g−1.

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MOF-derived uniform Ni nanoparticles encapsulated in carbon nanotubes grafted on rGO nanosheets as bifunctional materials for lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen evolution reaction

Nanoscale ◽

10.1039/c9nr05504e ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (32) ◽

pp. 15112-15119 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Yingying Cao ◽

Yidong Lu ◽

Edison Huixiang Ang ◽

Hongbo Geng ◽

Xueqin Cao ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Carbon Nanotubes ◽

Graphene Oxide ◽

Catalytic Activity ◽

Lithium Ion Batteries ◽

Lithium Ion ◽

Ni Nanoparticles ◽

Lithium Storage ◽

Storage Performance ◽

Reduced Graphene ◽

Controllable Process

N-Doped CNT-encapsulated Ni nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide (Ni@NC-rGO) were fabricated by a controllable process, which could deliver superior lithium storage performance and outstanding catalytic activity for HER.

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Singlet oxygen vs triplet oxygen: Functions of 2D-MoO3 catalyst in conquering catastrophic parasitic-reactions in lithium- and sodium-oxygen batteries

Journal of Materials Chemistry A ◽

10.1039/d1ta00699a ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jia-hui Li ◽

Jie Wu ◽

Yang-Xin Yu

Keyword(s):

Energy Source ◽

Energy Density ◽

Alkali Metal ◽

Singlet Oxygen ◽

Lithium Ion Batteries ◽

Lithium Ion ◽

Next Generation ◽

Environmental Friendly ◽

Aprotic Electrolyte

Aprotic electrolyte alkali metal-oxygen batteries that possess a higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries do stand out to be the most promising next-generation environmental-friendly energy source. Parasitic reactions caused by...

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Recycling and environmental issues of lithium-ion batteries: Advances, challenges and opportunities

Energy Storage Materials ◽

10.1016/j.ensm.2021.02.032 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 37 ◽

pp. 433-465 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

C.M. Costa ◽

J.C. Barbosa ◽

R. Gonçalves ◽

H. Castro ◽

F.J. Del Campo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Lithium Ion Batteries ◽

Lithium Ion ◽

Environmental Issues ◽

Challenges And Opportunities

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MOG-derived porous FeCo/C nanocomposites as a potential platform for enhanced catalytic activity and lithium-ion batteries performance

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science ◽

10.1016/j.jcis.2018.03.081 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 522 ◽

pp. 283-290 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Fei Ke ◽

Yizhi Li ◽

Chunyan Zhang ◽

Jing Zhu ◽

Peirong Chen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Catalytic Activity ◽

Lithium Ion Batteries ◽

Lithium Ion

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Recent Advances on Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14113145 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (11) ◽

pp. 3145

Author(s):

João C. Barbosa ◽

Renato Gonçalves ◽

Carlos M. Costa ◽

Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez

Keyword(s):

Lithium Ion Batteries ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Renewable Energy Sources ◽

Storage System ◽

Strong Dependence ◽

Specific Capacity ◽

Lithium Ion ◽

Solid Polymer Electrolytes ◽

Advanced Materials ◽

Solid Polymer

Environmental issues related to energy consumption are mainly associated with the strong dependence on fossil fuels. To solve these issues, renewable energy sources systems have been developed as well as advanced energy storage systems. Batteries are the main storage system related to mobility, and they are applied in devices such as laptops, cell phones, and electric vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the most used battery system based on their high specific capacity, long cycle life, and no memory effects. This rapidly evolving field urges for a systematic comparative compilation of the most recent developments on battery technology in order to keep up with the growing number of materials, strategies, and battery performance data, allowing the design of future developments in the field. Thus, this review focuses on the different materials recently developed for the different battery components—anode, cathode, and separator/electrolyte—in order to further improve LIB systems. Moreover, solid polymer electrolytes (SPE) for LIBs are also highlighted. Together with the study of new advanced materials, materials modification by doping or synthesis, the combination of different materials, fillers addition, size manipulation, or the use of high ionic conductor materials are also presented as effective methods to enhance the electrochemical properties of LIBs. Finally, it is also shown that the development of advanced materials is not only focused on improving efficiency but also on the application of more environmentally friendly materials.

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India’s Strategy to Procure Lithium to be a Leading Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturer

International Journal of Engineering and Management Research ◽

10.31033/ijemr.11.5.17 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 143-148

Author(s):

Shubham Gandhi ◽

Drumil Newaskar ◽

Rohan Apte ◽

Preet Aligave

Keyword(s):

Lithium Ion Batteries ◽

Lithium Ion Battery ◽

Electric Vehicles ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Oil And Gas ◽

Mineral Exploration ◽

Lithium Ion ◽

Considerable Change ◽

Solar Panels ◽

Electrical Vehicle

Lithium is one of the foremost valuable metal which is widely used for manufacturing batteries and also has other uses in solar panels, ceramics, glasses and pharmaceuticals. Lithium is third most abundant element after hydrogen and helium but the most lithium deposits are only in Bolivia (21 million tons), Argentina (17 million tons), Chile (9 million tons), Australia (6.8 million tons), China (4.5 million tons). Bolivia, Argentina, Chile forms so called lithium triangle. Due to depleting reserves of fossil fuels and its harmful impact on the environment has forced the globe to shift to Lithium-ion batteries which is much eco-friendlier alternative. India’s push for electric vehicles (EV) may cause a considerable change in its energy security priorities, with securing lithium supplies, a key material for creating batteries, becoming as important as buying oil and gas fields overseas. India doesn't have enough lithium reserves for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries. The majority electric vehicles within the country run on imported batteries, mostly from China. At present a lithium-ion battery accounts for 40% of the overall cost of an electrical vehicle. Khanij Bidesh Pvt Ltd is a venture firm of three central public sector enterprises namely National Aluminum Company (Nalco), Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL), Mineral Exploration Company Ltd (MECL). The KABIL would do identification, acquisition, exploration, development, mining and processing of strategic minerals overseas for commercial use and meeting country’s requirement of those minerals. The mission is to not allow India to fall in a very vulnerable position with a probable threat of supply squeeze as went on within the case of petroleum, with India being the world’s third largest oil importer and to amass cobalt and lithium mines in addition on get into purchase agreements of those minerals. This may help in achieving resource security with regard to strategic minerals.

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