Aqueous Mg-Ion Supercapacitor and Bi-Functional Electrocatalyst Based on MgTiO3 Nanoparticles

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 6217-6226
Author(s):  
S. Maitra ◽  
R. Mitra ◽  
T. K. Nath
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Redox Active ◽  
Metal Oxide Nanostructures

Supercapacitor and hydrogen-based fuel cells are cheap and environmental-friendly next-generation energy storage devices that are intended to replace Lithium-ion batteries. Metal oxide nanostructures having perovskite crystal structure have been found to exhibit unique electrochemical properties owing to its unique electronic band structure and multiple redox-active ions. Herein, MgTiO3 nanoparticles (MTO-1) were synthesized by wet-chemical sol–gel technique with an average particle size of 50–55 nm, which exhibited superior supercapacitor performance of capacitance (C) = 25 F/g (at 0.25 A/g), energy density (ED) = 17 Wh/kg, power density (PD) = 275 W/kg and 82.41% capacitance retention (after 1000 cycles). Aqueous 1 M Mg(ClO4)2 solution was used as the electrolyte. MTO-1 revealed an overpotential (η) = 1.329 V and Tafel slope (b) = 374 mV/dec towards Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) electrocatalyst and exhibited η = 0.914 V and b = 301.4 mV/dec towards Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) electrocatalyst, both in presence of alkaline 1 M KOH solution, making these MgTiO3 nanoparticles very promising for potential use in various technologically important electrochemical applications.

scholarly journals A Review of Supercapacitors Based on Graphene and Redox-Active Organic Materials

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Li ◽  
Michael Horn ◽  
Yinong Wang ◽  
Jennifer MacLeod ◽  
Nunzio Motta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Redox Active ◽  
Recent Developments

Supercapacitors are a highly promising class of energy storage devices due to their high power density and long life cycle. Conducting polymers (CPs) and organic molecules are potential candidates for improving supercapacitor electrodes due to their low cost, large specific pseudocapacitance and facile synthesis methods. Graphene, with its unique two-dimensional structure, shows high electrical conductivity, large specific surface area and outstanding mechanical properties, which makes it an excellent material for lithium ion batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors. The combination of CPs and graphene as electrode material is expected to boost the properties of supercapacitors. In this review, we summarize recent reports on three different CP/graphene composites as electrode materials for supercapacitors, discussing synthesis and electrochemical performance. Novel flexible and wearable devices based on CP/graphene composites are introduced and discussed, with an eye to recent developments and challenges for future research directions.

scholarly journals Silicon Oxycarbide-Graphite Electrodes for High-Power Energy Storage Devices

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 4302
Author(s):  
Dominik Knozowski ◽  
Magdalena Graczyk-Zajac ◽  
Grzegorz Trykowski ◽  
Monika Wilamowska-Zawłocka
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
High Power ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Silicon Oxycarbide ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Graphite Composite ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Lithium Ion Capacitor ◽  
Graphite Composites

Herein we present a study on polymer-derived silicon oxycarbide (SiOC)/graphite composites for a potential application as an electrode in high power energy storage devices, such as Lithium-Ion Capacitor (LIC). The composites were processed using high power ultrasound-assisted sol-gel synthesis followed by pyrolysis. The intensive sonication enhances gelation and drying process, improving the homogenous distribution of the graphitic flakes in the preceramic blends. The physicochemical investigation of SiOC/graphite composites using X-ray diffraction, 29Si solid state NMR and Raman spectroscopy indicated no reaction occurring between the components. The electrochemical measurements revealed enhanced capacity (by up to 63%) at high current rates (1.86 A g−1) recorded for SiOC/graphite composite compared to the pure components. Moreover, the addition of graphite to the SiOC matrix decreased the value of delithiation potential, which is a desirable feature for anodes in LIC.

scholarly journals Analyzing opto-electronic and transport characteristics of ZnSc2Se4 and CdSc2Se4 spinels for opto-electronic and energy storage devices

2020 ◽  
pp. 2150184
Author(s):  
Asif Mahmood ◽  
Shahid M. Ramay ◽  
Waheed Al-Masry ◽  
Ateyah A. Al-Zahrani ◽  
Najib Y. A. Al-Garadi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Chemical Potential ◽  
Electronic Band Structure ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Visible Range ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Electronic Band ◽  
Transport Characteristic ◽  
Storage Devices

ZnSc2Se4 and CdSc2Se4 spinels in cubic phase are analyzed by using ab-initio total energy calculations in order to examine their structure along with optoelectronic and thermoelectric characteristics. We used Perdew–Burke–Ernzerhof (PBEsol) generalized gradient approximation (GGA) to evaluate the structural parameters and found that our predicted parameters are good compared with existing other theoretical and experimental results. In addition, we employed the recently developed modified Becke and Johnson (mBJ) potential for the prediction of accurate electronic bandgap measurements of ZnSc2Se4 and CdSc2Se4. By employing mBJ potential, direct bandgap nature of studied spinels is absorbed from electronic band structure plots, which indicate that bandgap decreases as cation Zn is replaced by Cd. Predicted values of bandgap are [Formula: see text] eV for ZnSc2Se4 and [Formula: see text] eV for CdSc2Se4 using mBJ potential representing the studied spinels which play a vital role in the field of opto-electronic devices operating in visible range of spectrum. On the basis of direct bandgaps nature, we also investigate optical characteristic in detail as a function of incident photon energy (0–12 eV). Further, electronic transport characteristic of studied spinels is also investigated with respect to temperature (K) and chemical potential (eV) for their application in energy storage devices.

Preparation and Characterization of Li [Mn2-xFex]O4 (x = 0.0-0.6) Spinel Nanoparticles as Cathode Materials for Lithium Ion Battery

2009 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 233-238
Author(s):  
Priti Singh ◽  
Anjan Sil ◽  
Mala Nath ◽  
Subrata Ray
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Chelating Agent ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Electrochemical Characteristics ◽  
Nanosized Powders ◽  
Voltage Range

Nanosized powders in the system LiMn2−xFexO4 (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 and 0.6) have been synthesized by sol-gel technique using citric acid as chelating agent. The effect of Fe substitution on the structure and surface morphology of spinel LiMn2O4 has been examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and Electrochemical characteristics. The materials for all the compositions except x = 0.6 exhibit a phase pure cubic spinel structure as evident from the XRD analyses. Doping with Fe increases the crystallinity in the materials and decreases the average particle size. The surface morphology of the synthesized particles is spherical and polygonal type. Average particle size lies in the range of 60 to 400 nm. Improved capacity retention in rechargeable 4 V Li/LiMn2-xFexO4 cells has been observed when a small amount of manganese in the spinel cathode is replaced with iron. The first discharge capacities of LiMn2−xFexO4 (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3) in a voltage range of 3 V to 4.3 V decreases as the x increases, however, the cyclic performance improves.

scholarly journals Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4000
Author(s):  
Eunhwan Kim ◽  
Juyeon Han ◽  
Seokgyu Ryu ◽  
Youngkyu Choi ◽  
Jeeyoung Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Electrochemical Energy Storage ◽  
Storage Device ◽  
Energy Storage Device ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Ability ◽  
Electrochemical Energy

For decades, improvements in electrolytes and electrodes have driven the development of electrochemical energy storage devices. Generally, electrodes and electrolytes should not be developed separately due to the importance of the interaction at their interface. The energy storage ability and safety of energy storage devices are in fact determined by the arrangement of ions and electrons between the electrode and the electrolyte. In this paper, the physicochemical and electrochemical properties of lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors using ionic liquids (ILs) as an electrolyte are reviewed. Additionally, the energy storage device ILs developed over the last decade are introduced.

scholarly journals Preparation of LiFePO4 Powders by Ultrasonic Spray Drying Method and Their Memory Effect

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3193
Author(s):  
Tu Lan ◽  
Xiaolong Guo ◽  
De Li ◽  
Yong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Spray Drying ◽  
Memory Effect ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Preparation Process ◽  
Drying Method ◽  
Drying Temperature ◽  
Ultrasonic Spray

The memory effect of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) was first discovered in LiFePO4, but its origin and dependence are still not clear, which is essential for regulating the memory effect. In this paper, a home-made spray drying device was used to successfully synthesize LiFePO4 with an average particle size of about 1 μm, and we studied the influence of spray drying temperature on the memory effect of LiFePO4 in LIBs. The results showed that the increasing of spray drying temperature made the memory effect of LiFePO4 strengthen from 1.3 mV to 2.9 mV, while the capacity decreased by approximately 6%. The XRD refinement and FTIR spectra indicate that the enhancement of memory effect can be attributed to the increment of Li–Fe dislocations. This work reveals the dependence of memory effect of LiFePO4 on spray drying temperature, which will guide us to optimize the preparation process of electrode materials and improve the management system of LIBs.

scholarly journals The Importance of Interphases in Energy Storage Devices: Methods and Strategies to Investigate and Control Interfacial Processes

Physchem ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-44
Author(s):  
Chiara Ferrara ◽  
Riccardo Ruffo ◽  
Piercarlo Mustarelli
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Solid Electrolyte Interphase ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Lithium Metal Batteries ◽  
And Control ◽  
Near Future

Extended interphases are playing an increasingly important role in electrochemical energy storage devices and, in particular, in lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries. With this in mind we initially address the differences between the concepts of interface and interphase. After that, we discuss in detail the mechanisms of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation in Li-ion batteries. Then, we analyze the methods for interphase characterization, with emphasis put on in-situ and operando approaches. Finally, we look at the near future by addressing the issues underlying the lithium metal/electrolyte interface, and the emerging role played by the cathode electrolyte interphase when high voltage materials are employed.

scholarly journals Novel Practical Life Cycle Prediction Method by Entropy Estimation of Li-Ion Battery

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 487
Author(s):  
Tae-Kue Kim ◽  
Sung-Chun Moon
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Prediction Method ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Estimation Accuracy ◽  
Battery Life ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Basic Law ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Li Ion

The growth of the lithium-ion battery market is accelerating. Although they are widely used in various fields, ranging from mobile devices to large-capacity energy storage devices, stability has always been a problem, which is a critical disadvantage of lithium-ion batteries. If the battery is unstable, which usually occurs at the end of its life, problems such as overheating and overcurrent during charge-discharge increase. In this paper, we propose a method to accurately predict battery life in order to secure battery stability. Unlike the existing methods, we propose a method of assessing the life of a battery by estimating the irreversible energy from the basic law of entropy using voltage, current, and time in a realistic dimension. The life estimation accuracy using the proposed method was at least 91.6%, and the accuracy was higher than 94% when considering the actual used range. The experimental results proved that the proposed method is a practical and effective method for estimating the life of lithium-ion batteries.

scholarly journals A germanium and zinc chalcogenide as an anode for a high-capacity and long cycle life lithium battery

RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (60) ◽  
pp. 35045-35049
Author(s):  
Xu Chen ◽  
Jian Zhou ◽  
Jiarui Li ◽  
Haiyan Luo ◽  
Lin Mei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Lithium Battery ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Energy Storage Devices ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Long Cycle Life ◽  
Zinc Chalcogenide

High-performance lithium ion batteries are ideal energy storage devices for both grid-scale and large-scale applications.

Synthesis of Cu Loaded TiO2 Nanoparticles for the Improved Photocatalytic Degradation of Rhodamine B

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (05n06) ◽  
pp. 1660002 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Kavitha ◽  
P. S. Ramesh ◽  
D. Geetha
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Rhodamine B ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Visible Spectrum ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
Titanium Tetraisopropoxide ◽  
Photoexcited Electron

Copper doped Titanium dioxide TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by sol–gel method using titanium tetraisopropoxide and copper sulfate as precursors. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Photoluminesce spectroscopy (PL) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). XRD analysis confirms the formation of anatase titanium dioxide and average particle size was 35[Formula: see text]nm. Cu– TiO2 exhibits a shift in the absorption edge toward visible spectrum. The rate of recombination and transfer behavior of the photoexcited electron–hole pairs in the semiconductors was recorded by photoluminescence. From SEM spherical shaped nanoparticles was observed. Comparing with pure TiO2 nanoparticles, Cu doped TiO2 photocatalyst exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity under natural sunlight irradiation in the decomposition of rhodamine B aqueous solution. The maximum 97% of degradation efficiency of Rhodamine B was observed at 0.6% Cu–TiO2 within 180[Formula: see text]min. The photocatalytic efficiency of Rhodamine B of Cu doped TiO2 nanoparticle was higher than the pure TiO2, which could be attributed to the small crystallinity intense light absorption in Sunlight and narrow bandgap energy of Copper.

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