scholarly journals Advances in the Applications of Graphene-Based Nanocomposites in Clean Energy Materials

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Yiqiu Xiang ◽  
Ling Xin ◽  
Jiwei Hu ◽  
Caifang Li ◽  
Jimei Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Energy Storage And Conversion ◽  
Thermoelectric Conversion

Extensive use of fossil fuels can lead to energy depletion and serious environmental pollution. Therefore, it is necessary to solve these problems by developing clean energy. Graphene materials own the advantages of high electrocatalytic activity, high conductivity, excellent mechanical strength, strong flexibility, large specific surface area and light weight, thus giving the potential to store electric charge, ions or hydrogen. Graphene-based nanocomposites have become new research hotspots in the field of energy storage and conversion, such as in fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells and thermoelectric conversion. Graphene as a catalyst carrier of hydrogen fuel cells has been further modified to obtain higher and more uniform metal dispersion, hence improving the electrocatalyst activity. Moreover, it can complement the network of electroactive materials to buffer the change of electrode volume and prevent the breakage and aggregation of electrode materials, and graphene oxide is also used as a cheap and sustainable proton exchange membrane. In lithium-ion batteries, substituting heteroatoms for carbon atoms in graphene composite electrodes can produce defects on the graphitized surface which have a good reversible specific capacity and increased energy and power densities. In solar cells, the performance of the interface and junction is enhanced by using a few layers of graphene-based composites and more electron-hole pairs are collected; therefore, the conversion efficiency is increased. Graphene has a high Seebeck coefficient, and therefore, it is a potential thermoelectric material. In this paper, we review the latest progress in the synthesis, characterization, evaluation and properties of graphene-based composites and their practical applications in fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells and thermoelectric conversion.

scholarly journals Tin Oxide Encapsulated into Pyrolyzed Chitosan as a Negative Electrode for Lithium Ion Batteries

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1156
Author(s):  
Andrzej P. Nowak ◽  
Maria Gazda ◽  
Marcin Łapiński ◽  
Zuzanna Zarach ◽  
Konrad Trzciński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Tin Oxide ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Negative Electrode ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Surface Hydroxyl ◽  
Diffusion Controlled

Tin oxide is one of the most promising electrode materials as a negative electrode for lithium-ion batteries due to its higher theoretical specific capacity than graphite. However, it suffers lack of stability due to volume changes and low electrical conductivity while cycling. To overcome these issues, a new composite consisting of SnO2 and carbonaceous matrix was fabricated. Naturally abundant and renewable chitosan was chosen as a carbon source. The electrode material exhibiting 467 mAh g−1 at the current density of 18 mA g−1 and a capacity fade of only 2% after 70 cycles is a potential candidate for graphite replacement. Such good electrochemical performance is due to strong interaction between amine groups from chitosan and surface hydroxyl groups of SnO2 at the preparation stage. However, the charge storage is mainly contributed by a diffusion-controlled process showing that the best results might be obtained for low current rates.

scholarly journals Nanomaterials for lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen energy

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (8) ◽  
pp. 1185-1194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina A. Stenina ◽  
Andrey B. Yaroslavtsev
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Lithium Iron Phosphate ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Iron Phosphate ◽  
Inorganic Nanoparticles ◽  
Hydrogen Energy

Abstract Development of alternative energy sources is one of the main trends of modern energy technology. Lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells are the most important among them. The increase in the energy and power density is the essential aspect which determined their future development. We provide a brief review of the state of developments in the field of nanosize electrode materials and electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen energy. The presence of relatively inexpensive and abundant elements, safety and low volume change during the lithium intercalation/deintercalation processes enables the application of lithium iron phosphate and lithium titanate as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. At the same time, they exhibit low ionic and electronic conductivity. To overcome this problem the following main approaches have been applied: use of nanosize materials, including nanocomposites, and heterovalent doping. Their impact in the property change is analyzed and discussed. Hybrid membranes containing inorganic nanoparticles enable a significant progress in the fuel cell development. Different approaches to their preparation, the reasons for ion conductivity and selectivity change, as well as the prospects for their application in low-temperature fuel cells are discussed. This review may provide some useful guidelines for development of advanced materials for lithium ion batteries and fuel cells.

Microstructure and electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 cathode materials modified with binuclear metal aminophthalocyanines

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 1072-1081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Su ◽  
Feifei Xu ◽  
Ruiqiong Wang ◽  
Ronglan Zhang ◽  
Jianshe Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Performance ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Preparation Method ◽  
Solvothermal Method ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Initial Discharge ◽  
Lifepo4 Cathode ◽  
Binuclear Metal

The monodispersed LiFe[Formula: see text]M[Formula: see text]PO4/C [[Formula: see text] [Formula: see text] 0.0040; [Formula: see text] = Mn[Formula: see text], Co[Formula: see text], Ni[Formula: see text], Cu[Formula: see text], Zn[Formula: see text]] nanocomposites obtained by LiFePO4 modified with binuclear metal aminophthalocyanines (M2(PcTa)2O and M2(PcTa)2C(CF[Formula: see text] are utilized as positive electrode materials for lithium ion batteries. The preparation method for these nanocomposites is a controllable solvothermal method using a mixture of ethylene glycol and [Formula: see text],[Formula: see text]-dimethylformamide as the solvent. The microstructure and electrochemical properties of the different nanocomposites are discussed and compared. The results show that the LiFePO4 samples modified with M2(PcTa)2C(CF[Formula: see text]can improve the initial discharge specific capacity of the lithium ion battery up to 154.2 mAh.g[Formula: see text]at the rate of 0.1 C, and 93.5% of the initial discharge capacity could be retained after 50 cycles. This research shows that the proposed process can enhance the electrochemical performance of high power LiFePO4 for lithium ion batteries.

scholarly journals A review for modified Li composite anode: Principle, preparation and challenge

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1610-1624
Author(s):  
Xinxia Yang ◽  
Yi Peng ◽  
Jia Hou ◽  
Yifan Liu ◽  
Xian Jian
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Composite Electrode ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Metal Electrode ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Sei Film

Abstract As the most common energy storage technology on the market, lithium-ion batteries are widely used in various industries and have a profound impact on our daily lives, with the characteristics of high voltage, high capacity, good safety performance, and long cycle life. Lithium metal was first used in the anode of lithium-ion batteries. However, the inherent growth of lithium dendrites and the instability of the SEI film limit the practical application of lithium metal materials. Despite this, lithium metal is still an ideal anode material to meet the growing demands for electronic equipment and electric vehicles due to its extremely high theoretical specific capacity, low density, and the lowest negative electrochemical potential. With the urgent need to develop new energy storage technologies, the research on lithium metal anodes has once again received extensive attention. In this review, the research progress in the modification of composite lithium metal electrode materials is summarized, including lithium/alloy composite electrode, lithium/carbon-based materials composite electrode and artificial SEI film. The possible directions for future development of lithium metal electrode are also prospected.

Iron titanium phosphates as high-specific-capacity electrode materials for lithium ion batteries

2014 ◽  
Vol 585 ◽  
pp. 434-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Essehli ◽  
B. El Bali ◽  
A. Faik ◽  
M. Naji ◽  
S. Benmokhtar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Specific Capacity ◽  
Titanium Phosphates

scholarly journals The Synthesis of a Covalent Organic Framework from Thiophene Armed Triazine and EDOT and Its Application as Anode Material in Lithium-Ion Battery

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 3300
Author(s):  
Shuang Chen ◽  
Shukun Wang ◽  
Xin Xue ◽  
Jinsheng Zhao ◽  
Hongmei Du
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Anode Material ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Carbon Powder ◽  
Covalent Organic Framework ◽  
Organic Framework

As a class of redox active materials with some preferable properties, including rigid structure, insoluble characters, and large amounts of nitrogen atoms, covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) have been frequently adopted as electrode materials in Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, a triazine-based covalent organic framework employing 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) as the bridging unit is synthesized by the presence of carbon powder through Stille coupling reaction. The carbon powder was added in an in-situ manner to overcome the low intrinsic conductivity of the polymer, which led to the formation of the polymer@C composite (PTT-O@C, PTT-O is a type of CTFs). The composite material is then employed in LIBs as anode material. The designed polymer shows a narrow band gap of 1.84 eV, proving the effectiveness of the nitrogen-enriched triazine unit in reducing the band gap of the resultant polymers. The CV results showed that the redox potential of the composite (vs. Li/Li+) is around 1.0 V, which makes it suitable to be used as the anode material in lithium-ion batteries. The composite material could exhibit the stable specific capacity of 645 mAh/g at 100 mA/g and 435 mAh/g at 500 mA/g, respectively, much higher than the pure carbon materials, indicating the good reversibility of the material. This work provides some additional information on electrochemical performance of the triazine and EDOT based CTFs, which is helpful for developing a deep understanding of the structure–performance correlations of the CTFs as anode materials.

scholarly journals The Positive Effect of ZnS in Waste Tire Carbon as Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2178
Author(s):  
Xuechen Wang ◽  
Lu Zhou ◽  
Jianjiang Li ◽  
Na Han ◽  
Xiaohua Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Reversible Capacity ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Carbon Anode ◽  
Waste Tire ◽  
Positive Effect

There is great demand for high-performance, low-cost electrode materials for anodes of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, we report the recovery of carbon materials by treating waste tire rubber via a facile one-step carbonization process. Electrochemical studies revealed that the waste tire carbon anode had a higher reversible capacity than that of commercial graphite and shows the positive effect of ZnS in the waste tire carbon. When used as the anode for LIBs, waste tire carbon shows a high specific capacity of 510.6 mAh·g−1 at 100 mA·g−1 with almost 97% capacity retention after 100 cycles. Even at a high rate of 1 A·g−1, the carbon electrode presents an excellent cyclic capability of 255.1 mAh·g−1 after 3000 cycles. This high-performance carbon material has many potential applications in LIBs and provide an alternative avenue for the recycling of waste tires.

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