scholarly journals Zn Metal Anodes for Zn-Ion Batteries in Mild Aqueous Electrolytes: Challenges and Strategies

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2746
Author(s):  
Vo Pham Hoang Huy ◽  
Luong Trung Hieu ◽  
Jaehyun Hur
Keyword(s):  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Uniform Electric Field ◽  
Side Reactions ◽  
Aqueous Electrolytes ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
High Theoretical Capacity ◽  
Metal Anodes

Over the past few years, rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries have garnered significant interest as potential alternatives for lithium-ion batteries because of their low cost, high theoretical capacity, low redox potential, and environmentally friendliness. However, several constraints associated with Zn metal anodes, such as the growth of Zn dendrites, occurrence of side reactions, and hydrogen evolution during repeated stripping/plating processes result in poor cycling life and low Coulombic efficiency, which severely impede further advancements in this technology. Despite recent efforts and impressive breakthroughs, the origin of these fundamental obstacles remains unclear and no successful strategy that can address these issues has been developed yet to realize the practical applications of rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries. In this review, we have discussed various issues associated with the use of Zn metal anodes in mildly acidic aqueous electrolytes. Various strategies, including the shielding of the Zn surface, regulating the Zn deposition behavior, creating a uniform electric field, and controlling the surface energy of Zn metal anodes to repress the growth of Zn dendrites and the occurrence of side reactions, proposed to overcome the limitations of Zn metal anodes have also been discussed. Finally, the future perspectives of Zn anodes and possible design strategies for developing highly stable Zn anodes in mildly acidic aqueous environments have been discussed.

A waste biomass derived hard carbon as a high-performance anode material for sodium-ion batteries

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (34) ◽  
pp. 13046-13052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pin Liu ◽  
Yunming Li ◽  
Yong-Sheng Hu ◽  
Hong Li ◽  
Liquan Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anode Material ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sodium Ion ◽  
Cycle Performance ◽  
Sodium Ion Batteries ◽  
Waste Biomass ◽  
Hard Carbon ◽  
Practical Applications

This study reports a hard carbon material derived from a waste biomass of corn cob and the influence of carbonized temperature on electrochemical performance. This study provides a promising anode material with low cost, high initial coulombic efficiency and excellent cycle performance, making sodium-ion batteries closer to practical applications.

scholarly journals Interfacial Manipulation via In-Situ Grown ZnSe Overlayer toward Highly Reversible Zn Metal Anodes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianzhong Yang ◽  
Chao Li ◽  
Zhongti Sun ◽  
Shuai Yang ◽  
Zixiong Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Side Reactions ◽  
Water Penetration ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Zn Anode ◽  
Manipulation Strategy

Abstract Zn metal anode has garnered growing scientific and industrial interest owing to its appropriate redox potential, low cost and good safety. Nevertheless, the instability of Zn metal, caused by dendrite formation, hydrogen evolution and side reactions, gives rise to poor electrochemical stability and unsatisfactory cycling life, greatly hampering large-scale utilization. Herein, an in-situ grown ZnSe layer with controllable thickness is crafted over one side of commercial Zn foil via chemical vapor deposition, aiming to achieve optimized interfacial manipulation between aqueous electrolyte/Zn anode. Thus-derived ZnSe overlayer not only prevents water penetration and restricts Zn2+ two-dimensional diffusion, but also homogenizes the electric field at the interface and facilitates favorable (002) plane growth of Zn. As a result, dendrite-free and homogeneous Zn deposition is obtained; side reactions are concurrently inhibited. In consequence, a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.2% and high cyclic stability for 860 cycles at 1.0 mA cm–2 in symmetrical cells is harvested. Meanwhile, when paired with V2O5 cathode, assembled full cell achieves an outstanding initial capacity (200 mAh g–1) and elongated lifespan (a capacity retention of 84% after 1000 cycles) at 5.0 A g–1. Our highly reversible Zn anode enabled by the interfacial manipulation strategy is anticipated to satisfy the demand of industrial and commercial use.

Iron Phosphates as Cathodes of Lithium-Ion Batteries

2006 ◽  
Vol 973 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijun Wang ◽  
M. Stanley Whittingham
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Lithium Iron Phosphate ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Iron Phosphate ◽  
Environmentally Benign ◽  
Iron Phosphates ◽  
Electrochemical Capacity ◽  
High Theoretical Capacity ◽  
Olivine Structure

ABSTRACTThis study focusses on optimizing the parameters of the hydrothermal synthesis to produce iron phosphates for lithium ion batteries, with an emphasis on pure LiFePO4 with the olivine structure and compounds containing a higher iron:phosphate ratio. Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) is a promising cathode candidate for lithium ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity, environmentally benign and the low cost of starting materials. Well crystallized LiFePO4 can be successfully synthesized at temperatures above 150 °C. The addition of a reducing agent, such as hydrazine, is essential to minimize the oxidation of ferrous (Fe2+) to ferric (Fe3+) in the final compound. The morphology of LiFePO4 is highly dependent on the pH of the initial solution. This study also investigated the lipscombite iron phosphates of formula Fe1.33PO4OH. This compound has a log-like structure formed by Fe-O octahedral chains. The chains are partially occupied by the Fe3+ sites, and these iron atoms and some of the vacancies can be substituted by other cations. Most of the protons can be ion-exchanged for lithium, and the electrochemical capacity is much increased.

Converting micro-sized kerf-loss silicon waste to high-performance hollow-structured silicon/carbon composite anodes for lithium-ion batteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 4780-4788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Ma ◽  
Jiakang Qu ◽  
Xiang Chen ◽  
Zhuqing Zhao ◽  
Yan Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Carbon Composite ◽  
Lithium Storage ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Storage Performance ◽  
Silicon Carbon ◽  
Composite Anodes

Low-cost feedstocks and rationally designed structures are the keys to determining the lithium-storage performance and practical applications of Si-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

Porous CoC2O4/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite for Advanced Potassium-Ion Storage

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 3610-3615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lifeng Wang ◽  
Kaiyuan Wei ◽  
Pengjun Zhang ◽  
Hong Wang ◽  
Xiujun Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Rate Capability ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Potassium Ion ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Ion Storage ◽  
Cheap Method ◽  
Excellent Cycling Stability

Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), as one of the alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), have attracted considerable attention on account of the affluence and low-cost of potassium. Moreover, CoC2O4 and graphene oxide (GO) have been used very well in lithium-ion batteries. Hence, the hybrid CoC2O4/GO was investigated as a new anode material for PIBs. The hybrid CoC2O4/GO was synthesized by a facile and cheap method combined with supersonic dispersion. Electrochemical measurements reveal that the hybrid CoC2O4/GO delivered an excellent cycling stability of 166 mAh g−1 at 50 mA g−1 and a superior rate capability even at 1 A g−1. These results demonstrate although the cycle ability was insufficient for practical applications, transition-metal oxalates composites can still bring new hope to the development of PIBs.

scholarly journals Self-standing heterostructured NiC x -NiFe-NC/biochar as a highly efficient cathode for lithium–oxygen batteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 1809-1821
Author(s):  
Shengyu Jing ◽  
Xu Gong ◽  
Shan Ji ◽  
Linhui Jia ◽  
Bruno G Pollet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Discharge Voltage ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Electrochemical Processes ◽  
Nickel Carbide ◽  
Specific Discharge ◽  
High Theoretical Capacity ◽  
Lithium Oxygen Batteries

Lithium–oxygen batteries have attracted research attention due to their low cost and high theoretical capacity. Developing inexpensive and highly efficient cathode materials without using noble metal-based catalysts is highly desirable for practical applications in lithium–oxygen batteries. Herein, a heterostructure of NiFe and NiC x inside of N-doped carbon (NiC x -NiFe-NC) derived from bimetallic Prussian blue supported on biochar was developed as a novel self-standing cathode for lithium–oxygen batteries. The specific discharge capacity of the best sample was 27.14 mAh·cm−2 at a stable discharge voltage of 2.75 V. The hybridization between the d-orbital of Ni and s and p-orbitals of carbon in NiC x , formed at 900 °C, enhanced the electrocatalytic performance due to the synergistic effect between these components. The structure of NiC x -NiFe-NC efficiently improved the electron and ion transfer between the cathode and the electrolyte during the electrochemical processes, resulting in superior electrocatalytic properties in lithium–oxygen batteries. This study indicates that nickel carbide supported on N-doped carbon is a promising cathode material for lithium–oxygen batteries.

Synthesis and Application of Manganese Oxide Based Nanomaterials

2013 ◽  
Vol 830 ◽  
pp. 33-36
Author(s):  
Su Jun Li
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Manganese Oxide ◽  
Anode Materials ◽  
Manganese Oxides ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Structural Flexibility ◽  
Electrochemical Supercapacitors ◽  
High Theoretical Capacity

Manganese oxide is one of the most attractive inorganic materials because of its structural flexibility and wide applications in catalysis, ion exchange, electrochemical supercapacitors, molecular adsorption, biosensors, and so on. In recently, manganese oxides nanomaterials, including MnO, MnO2and Mn3O4, have attracted great interest as anode materials in lithium-ion batteries and water treatment due to their high theoretical capacity, environmental benignity, low cost, and special properties. Hence, manganese oxides nanostructures with excellent properties and various morphologies have been successfully synthesized. Herein, we provide a recent development of the synthesis of manganese oxides nanomaterials and their application.

scholarly journals A Review on the Synthesis of Manganese Oxide Nanomaterials and Their Applications on Lithium-Ion Batteries

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaodi Liu ◽  
Changzhong Chen ◽  
Yiyang Zhao ◽  
Bin Jia
Keyword(s):  
Manganese Oxide ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Anode Materials ◽  
Manganese Oxides ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Theoretical Capacity

Most recently, manganese oxides nanomaterials, including MnO and MnO2, have attracted great interest as anode materials in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for their high theoretical capacity, environmental benignity, low cost, and special properties. Up to now, manganese oxides nanostructures with excellent properties and various morphologies have been successfully synthesized. Herein, we provide an in-depth discussion of recent development of the synthesis of manganese oxides nanomaterials and their application in the field of LIBs.

scholarly journals N-Doped Carbon Boosted the Formation of Few-Layered MoS2 for High-Performance Lithium and Sodium Storage

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junfeng Li ◽  
Xianzi Zhou ◽  
Kai Lu ◽  
Chao Ma ◽  
Liang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Current Density ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Reversible Capacity ◽  
Molybdenum Sulfide ◽  
High Current ◽  
High Theoretical Capacity ◽  
Sodium Storage

Molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) has become a potential anode of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its high theoretical capacity and low cost. However, the volume expansion, poor electrical conductivity and dissolution of polysulfides in the electrolyte during the cycling process severely limited its applications. Herein, few-layered MoS2@N-doped carbon (F-MoS2@NC) was synthesized through a facile solvothermal and annealing process. It was found that the addition of N-doped carbon precursor could significantly promote the formation of few-layered MoS2 and improve the performances of lithium and sodium storage. A high reversible capacity of 482.6 mA h g−1 at a high current density of 2000 mA g−1 could be obtained for LIBs. When used as anode material for SIBs, F-MoS2@NC hybrids could maintain a reversible capacity of 171 mA h g−1 at a high current density of 1,000 mA g−1 after 600 cycles. This work should provide new insights into carbon hybrid anode materials for both LIBs and SIBs.

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