Rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors are widely investigated as the most important electrochemical energy storage devices nowadays due to the booming energy demand for electric vehicles and hand-held electronics...Rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors are widely investigated as the most important electrochemical energy storage devices nowadays due to the booming energy demand for electric vehicles and hand-held electronics. The large surface-area-to-volume ratio and internal surface areas endow two-dimensional（2D） materials with high mobility and high energy density; therefore, 2D materials are very promising candidates for Li ion batteries and supercapacitors with comprehensive investigations. In 2011, a new kind of 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides, MXene, were successfully obtained from MAX phases. Since then about 20 different kinds of MXene have been prepared. Other precursors besides MAX phases and even other methods such as chemical vapor deposition（CVD） were also applied to prepare MXene, opening new doors for the preparation of new MXene. Their 2D nature and good electronic properties ensure the inherent advantages as electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage. In this review, we summarize the recent progress in the development of MXene with emphasis on the applications to electrochemical energy storage. Also, future perspective and challenges of MXene-based materials are briefly discussed regrading electrochemical energy storage.展开更多
The rapid growth of lithium ion batteries （LIBs） for portable electronic devices and electric vehicles has resulted in an increased number of spent LIBs. Spent LIBs contain not only dangerous heavy metals but also t...The rapid growth of lithium ion batteries （LIBs） for portable electronic devices and electric vehicles has resulted in an increased number of spent LIBs. Spent LIBs contain not only dangerous heavy metals but also toxic chemicals that pose a serious threat to ecosystems and human health. Therefore, a great deal of attention has been paid to the development of an efficient process to recycle spent LIBs for both economic aspects and environmental protection. In this paper, we review the state-of-the-art processes for metal recycling from spent LIBs, introduce the structure of a LIB, and summarize all available technologies that are used in different recovery processes. It is notable that metal extraction and pretreatment play impor- tant roles in the whole recovery process, based on one or more of the principles of pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, biometallurgy, and so forth. By further comparing different recycling methods, existing challenges are identified and suggestions for improving the recycling effectiveness can be proposed.展开更多
Efficient and reliable energy storage systems are crucial for our modern society.Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)with excellent performance are widely used in portable electronics and electric vehicles(EVs),but frequent fi...Efficient and reliable energy storage systems are crucial for our modern society.Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)with excellent performance are widely used in portable electronics and electric vehicles(EVs),but frequent fires and explosions limit their further and more widespread applications.This review summarizes aspects of LIB safety and discusses the related issues,strategies,and testing standards.Specifically,it begins with a brief introduction to LIB working principles and cell structures,and then provides an overview of the notorious thermal runaway,with an emphasis on the effects of mechanical,electrical,and thermal abuse.The following sections examine strategies for improving cell safety,including approaches through cell chemistry,cooling,and balancing,afterwards describing current safety standards and corresponding tests.The review concludes with insights into potential future developments and the prospects for safer LIBs.展开更多
Nanostructured materials have received tremendous interest due to their unique mechanical/electrical properties and overall behavior contributed by the complex synergy of bulk and interfacial properties for efficient ...Nanostructured materials have received tremendous interest due to their unique mechanical/electrical properties and overall behavior contributed by the complex synergy of bulk and interfacial properties for efficient and effective energy conversion and storage. The booming development of nanotechnology affords emerging but effective tools in designing advanced energy material. We reviewed the significant progress and dominated nanostructured energy materials in electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices, including lithium ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, lithium-oxygen batteries, lithium metal batteries, and supercapacitors. The use of nanostructured electrocatalyst for effective electrocatalysis in oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions for fuel cells and metal-air batteries was also included. The challenges in the undesirable side reactions between electrolytes and electrode due to high electrode/electrolyte contact area, low volumetric energy density of electrode owing to low tap density, and uniform production of complex energy materials in working devices should be overcome to fully demonstrate the advanced energy nanostructures for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. The energy chemistry at the interfaces of nanostructured electrode/electrolyte is highly expected to guide the rational design and full demonstration of energy materials in a working device. (C) 2016 Science Press and Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V. and Science Press. All rights reserved.展开更多
Owing to their very high theoretical capacity, lithium （Li） metal anodes regain widespread attentions for their promising applications for next-generation high-energy-density Li batteries （e.g., lithium-sulfur batt...Owing to their very high theoretical capacity, lithium （Li） metal anodes regain widespread attentions for their promising applications for next-generation high-energy-density Li batteries （e.g., lithium-sulfur batteries, lithium-oxygen batteries, solid-state lithium metal batter- ies）. However, the inherent bottleneck of Li metal anodes, especially the growth of Li dendrites and the related safety concerns, should be well addressed. Owing to their featured micro-/nano-porous structures and intriguing physical properties, nanocarbon materials have been applied as host materials for Li metal anodes. This review summarizes the recent progress in the development of porous nanocarbon materials for safe Li metal anodes. The perspectives regarding the challenges and future development of employing micro-/nano-porous carbon materials in Li metal anodes are also included.展开更多
Silicon （Si） has been considered as one of the most promising anode material for tHe next generation lithium-ion batteries （LIBs） with high energy densities, due to its high theoretical capacity, abundant availabi...Silicon （Si） has been considered as one of the most promising anode material for tHe next generation lithium-ion batteries （LIBs） with high energy densities, due to its high theoretical capacity, abundant availability and environmental friendliness. However. silicon materials with low intrinsic electric and ionic conductivity suffer from huge volume variation during lithiation/delithiation processes leading to the pulverization of Si and subsequently resulting in severe capacity fading of the electrodes. Coupling of Si with carbon （C） realizes a favorable combination of the two materials properties, such as high lithiation capacity of Si and excellent mechanical and conductive properties of C. making silicon/carbon composite （Si/C） ideal candidates for LIBs anodes. In this review, recent progresses of Si/C materials utilized in LIBs are summarized in terms of structural design principles, material synthesis methods, morphological characteristics and electrochemical performances by highlighting the material structures. The mechanisms behind the performance enhancement are also discussed. Moreover, other factors that affect the performance of Si/C anodes, such as prelithiation, electrolyte additives, and binders, are also discussed. We aim to present a full scope of the Si/C-based anodes, and help understand and design future structures of Si/C anodes in LIBs,展开更多
Lithium ion battery has achieved great success in portable electronics and even recently electronic vehicles since its commercialization in 1990s.However,lithium-ion batteries are confronted with several issues in ter...Lithium ion battery has achieved great success in portable electronics and even recently electronic vehicles since its commercialization in 1990s.However,lithium-ion batteries are confronted with several issues in terms of the sustainable development such as the high price of raw materials and electronic products,the emerging safety accidents,etc.The recent progresses are herein emphasized on lithium batteries for energy storage to clearly understand the sustainable energy chemistry and emerging energymaterials.The Perspective presents novel lithium-ion batteries developed with the aims of enhancing the electrochemical performance and sustainability of energy storage systems.First,revolutionary material chemistries,including novel low-cobalt cathode,organic electrode,and aqueous electrolyte,are discussed.Then,the characteristics of safety performance are analyzed and strategies to enhance safety are subsequently evaluated.Battery recycling is considered as the key factor for a sustainable society and related technologies are present as well.Finally,conclusion and outlook are drawn to shed lights on the further development of sustainable lithium-ion batteries.展开更多
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)afford a profound impact on our modern daily life.However,LIBs are approaching the theoretical energy density,due to the inherent limitations of intercalation chemistry;thus,the...Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)afford a profound impact on our modern daily life.However,LIBs are approaching the theoretical energy density,due to the inherent limitations of intercalation chemistry;thus,they cannot further satisfy the increasing demands of portable electronics,electric vehicles,and grids.Therefore,battery chemistries beyond LIBs are being widely investigated.Next-generation lithium(Li)batteries,which employ Li metal as the anode and intercalation or conversion materials as the cathode,receive the most intensive interest due to their high energy density and excellent potential for commercialization.Moreover,significant progress has been achieved in Li batteries attributed to the increasing fundamental understanding of the materials and reactions,as well as to technological improvement.This review starts by summarizing the electrolytes for next-generation Li batteries.Key challenges and recent progress in lithium-ion,lithium–sulfur,and lithium–oxygen batteries are then reviewed from the perspective of energy and chemical engineering science.Finally,possible directions for further development in Li batteries are presented.Next-generation Li batteries are expected to promote the sustainable development of human civilization.展开更多
Smart energy storage has revolutionized portable electronics and electrical vehicles.The current smart energy storage devices have penetrated into flexible electronic markets at an unprecedented rate.Flexible batterie...Smart energy storage has revolutionized portable electronics and electrical vehicles.The current smart energy storage devices have penetrated into flexible electronic markets at an unprecedented rate.Flexible batteries are key power sources to enable vast flexible devices,which put forward additional requirements,such as bendable,twistable,stretchable,and ultrathin,to adapt mechanical deformation under the working conditions.This review summarizes the recent advances in construction and configuration of flexible batteries and discusses the general metrics to benchmark various flexible batteries with different materials and chemistries.Moreover,we present advanced prototype flexible batteries developed by some companies to afford general envision of the technological status.Lastly,the critical points are summarized in the development of flexible batteries and remaining challenges are also presented for the future design of flexible batteries in practical perspectives.展开更多
Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs) featuring the merits of low cost,eco-friendliness,and enhanced safety have attracted extensive interests and considered as the most promising energy storage system.However...Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs) featuring the merits of low cost,eco-friendliness,and enhanced safety have attracted extensive interests and considered as the most promising energy storage system.However,much efforts are devoted to the exploration of cathode materials and their storage mechanisms in this system,and inadequate attentions are received in regard to anode side especially in neutral or mild acidic electrolyte.Therefore,in this review,the fundamental understanding of existing issues including dendrite formation,corrosion,and hydrogen evolution are mainly revealed,as well as their interaction in neutral or mild acidic medium.In addition,the currently existing solution strategies on the anode are summarized and the mechanisms that contained are simultaneously investigated.Finally,perspectives on future anode modification and innovation direction are provided for the further development and research of Zn-based ZIBs.展开更多
Lithium (Li) metal with an ultrahigh specific theoretical capacity and the lowest reduction potential is strongly considered as a promising anode for high-energy-density batteries. However, uncontrolled lithium dendri...Lithium (Li) metal with an ultrahigh specific theoretical capacity and the lowest reduction potential is strongly considered as a promising anode for high-energy-density batteries. However, uncontrolled lithium dendrites and infinite volume change during repeated plating/stripping cycles hinder its practical applications immensely. Herein, a house-like Li anode (housed Li) was designed to circumvent the above issues. The house matrix was composed of carbon fiber matrix and affords a stable structure to relieve the volume change. An artificial solid electrolyte layer was formed on composite Li metal, just like the roof of a house, which facilitates uniform Li ions diffusion and serves as a physical barrier against electrolyte corrosion. With the combination of solid electrolyte layer and matrix in the composite Li metal anode, both dendrite growth and volume expansion are remarkably inhibited. The housed Li|LiFePO4 batteries exhibited over 95% capacity retention after 500 cycles at 1.0 C in coin cell and 85% capacity retention after 80 cycles at 0.5 C in pouch cell. The rationally combination of solid electrolyte layer protection and housed framework in one Li metal anode sheds fresh insights on the design principle of a safe and long-lifespan Li metal anode for Li metal batteries.展开更多
Graphene, with unique two-dimensional form and numerous appealing properties, promises to remarkably increase the energy density and power density of electrochemical energy storage devices(EESDs),ranging from the popu...Graphene, with unique two-dimensional form and numerous appealing properties, promises to remarkably increase the energy density and power density of electrochemical energy storage devices(EESDs),ranging from the popular lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors to next-generation high-energy batteries. Here, we review the recent advances of the state-of-the-art graphene-based materials for EESDs,including lithium ion batteries, supercapacitors, micro-supercapacitors, high-energy lithium-air and lithium-sulfur batteries, and discuss the importance of the pore, doping, assembly, hybridization and functionalization of different nano-architectures in improving electrochemical performance. The major roles of graphene are highlighted as(1) a superior active material,(2) ultrathin 2D flexible support,and(3) an inactive yet electrically conductive additive. Furthermore, we address the enormous potential of graphene for constructing new-concept emerging graphene-enabled EESDs with multiple functionalities of lightweight, ultra-flexibility, thinness, and novel cell configurations. Finally, future perspectives and challenges of graphene-based EESDs are briefly discussed.展开更多
Biomass-derived carbon materials have obtained great attention due to their sustainability,easy availability,low cost and environmentally benign.In this work,bamboo leaves derived nitrogen doped hierarchically porous ...Biomass-derived carbon materials have obtained great attention due to their sustainability,easy availability,low cost and environmentally benign.In this work,bamboo leaves derived nitrogen doped hierarchically porous carbon have been efficiently synthesized via an annealing approach,followed by an etching process in HF solution.Electrochemical measurements demonstrate that the unique porous structure,together with the inherent high nitrogen content,endow the as-derived carbon with excellent lithium/sodium storage performance.The porous carbon annealed at 700℃presents outstanding rate capability and remarkable long-term stability as anodes for both lithium-ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries.The optimized carbon delivers a high discharge capacity of 450 mAh/g after 500 cycles at the current density of 0.2 A/g for LIBs,and a discharge capacity of 180 mAh/g after 300 cycles at the current density of 0.1 A/g for SIBs.展开更多
基金supported by Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission(16PTSYJC00010)in China
文摘Rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors are widely investigated as the most important electrochemical energy storage devices nowadays due to the booming energy demand for electric vehicles and hand-held electronics. The large surface-area-to-volume ratio and internal surface areas endow two-dimensional（2D） materials with high mobility and high energy density; therefore, 2D materials are very promising candidates for Li ion batteries and supercapacitors with comprehensive investigations. In 2011, a new kind of 2D transition metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides, MXene, were successfully obtained from MAX phases. Since then about 20 different kinds of MXene have been prepared. Other precursors besides MAX phases and even other methods such as chemical vapor deposition（CVD） were also applied to prepare MXene, opening new doors for the preparation of new MXene. Their 2D nature and good electronic properties ensure the inherent advantages as electrode materials for electrochemical energy storage. In this review, we summarize the recent progress in the development of MXene with emphasis on the applications to electrochemical energy storage. Also, future perspective and challenges of MXene-based materials are briefly discussed regrading electrochemical energy storage.
基金The authors acknowledge financial support on this research from the ＂1000 talents program＂ of China （Zhi Sun）, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China （51425405）. This research was also supported by the National Science-Technology Support Program （2015 BAB02B05）.
文摘The rapid growth of lithium ion batteries （LIBs） for portable electronic devices and electric vehicles has resulted in an increased number of spent LIBs. Spent LIBs contain not only dangerous heavy metals but also toxic chemicals that pose a serious threat to ecosystems and human health. Therefore, a great deal of attention has been paid to the development of an efficient process to recycle spent LIBs for both economic aspects and environmental protection. In this paper, we review the state-of-the-art processes for metal recycling from spent LIBs, introduce the structure of a LIB, and summarize all available technologies that are used in different recovery processes. It is notable that metal extraction and pretreatment play impor- tant roles in the whole recovery process, based on one or more of the principles of pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, biometallurgy, and so forth. By further comparing different recycling methods, existing challenges are identified and suggestions for improving the recycling effectiveness can be proposed.
基金financially supported by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(No.2014CB932400)the Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1401243)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51232005)the Shenzhen Technical Plan Project(No.JCYJ20150529164918735,CYJ20170412170911187,KQJSCX20160226191136)the Guangdong Technical Plan Project(No.2015TX01N011)the financial support by Bio4Energy program。
文摘Efficient and reliable energy storage systems are crucial for our modern society.Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)with excellent performance are widely used in portable electronics and electric vehicles(EVs),but frequent fires and explosions limit their further and more widespread applications.This review summarizes aspects of LIB safety and discusses the related issues,strategies,and testing standards.Specifically,it begins with a brief introduction to LIB working principles and cell structures,and then provides an overview of the notorious thermal runaway,with an emphasis on the effects of mechanical,electrical,and thermal abuse.The following sections examine strategies for improving cell safety,including approaches through cell chemistry,cooling,and balancing,afterwards describing current safety standards and corresponding tests.The review concludes with insights into potential future developments and the prospects for safer LIBs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program (no.2016YFA0202500)National Basic Research Program of China (2015CB932500)the Natural Scientific Foundation of China (nos.21306102 and 21422604)
文摘Nanostructured materials have received tremendous interest due to their unique mechanical/electrical properties and overall behavior contributed by the complex synergy of bulk and interfacial properties for efficient and effective energy conversion and storage. The booming development of nanotechnology affords emerging but effective tools in designing advanced energy material. We reviewed the significant progress and dominated nanostructured energy materials in electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices, including lithium ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, lithium-oxygen batteries, lithium metal batteries, and supercapacitors. The use of nanostructured electrocatalyst for effective electrocatalysis in oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions for fuel cells and metal-air batteries was also included. The challenges in the undesirable side reactions between electrolytes and electrode due to high electrode/electrolyte contact area, low volumetric energy density of electrode owing to low tap density, and uniform production of complex energy materials in working devices should be overcome to fully demonstrate the advanced energy nanostructures for electrochemical energy conversion and storage. The energy chemistry at the interfaces of nanostructured electrode/electrolyte is highly expected to guide the rational design and full demonstration of energy materials in a working device. (C) 2016 Science Press and Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published by Elsevier B.V. and Science Press. All rights reserved.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(Nos.2016YFA0202500,2015CB932500)the National Natural Scientific Foundation of China(Nos.21676160,21561130151)
文摘Owing to their very high theoretical capacity, lithium （Li） metal anodes regain widespread attentions for their promising applications for next-generation high-energy-density Li batteries （e.g., lithium-sulfur batteries, lithium-oxygen batteries, solid-state lithium metal batter- ies）. However, the inherent bottleneck of Li metal anodes, especially the growth of Li dendrites and the related safety concerns, should be well addressed. Owing to their featured micro-/nano-porous structures and intriguing physical properties, nanocarbon materials have been applied as host materials for Li metal anodes. This review summarizes the recent progress in the development of porous nanocarbon materials for safe Li metal anodes. The perspectives regarding the challenges and future development of employing micro-/nano-porous carbon materials in Li metal anodes are also included.
文摘Silicon （Si） has been considered as one of the most promising anode material for tHe next generation lithium-ion batteries （LIBs） with high energy densities, due to its high theoretical capacity, abundant availability and environmental friendliness. However. silicon materials with low intrinsic electric and ionic conductivity suffer from huge volume variation during lithiation/delithiation processes leading to the pulverization of Si and subsequently resulting in severe capacity fading of the electrodes. Coupling of Si with carbon （C） realizes a favorable combination of the two materials properties, such as high lithiation capacity of Si and excellent mechanical and conductive properties of C. making silicon/carbon composite （Si/C） ideal candidates for LIBs anodes. In this review, recent progresses of Si/C materials utilized in LIBs are summarized in terms of structural design principles, material synthesis methods, morphological characteristics and electrochemical performances by highlighting the material structures. The mechanisms behind the performance enhancement are also discussed. Moreover, other factors that affect the performance of Si/C anodes, such as prelithiation, electrolyte additives, and binders, are also discussed. We aim to present a full scope of the Si/C-based anodes, and help understand and design future structures of Si/C anodes in LIBs,
基金NationalNatural Science Foundation ofChina,Grant/Award Numbers:21825501,21805161,21808121,U1801257NationalKeyResearch and Development Program,Grant/Award Numbers:2016YFA0202500,2016YFA0200102。
文摘Lithium ion battery has achieved great success in portable electronics and even recently electronic vehicles since its commercialization in 1990s.However,lithium-ion batteries are confronted with several issues in terms of the sustainable development such as the high price of raw materials and electronic products,the emerging safety accidents,etc.The recent progresses are herein emphasized on lithium batteries for energy storage to clearly understand the sustainable energy chemistry and emerging energymaterials.The Perspective presents novel lithium-ion batteries developed with the aims of enhancing the electrochemical performance and sustainability of energy storage systems.First,revolutionary material chemistries,including novel low-cobalt cathode,organic electrode,and aqueous electrolyte,are discussed.Then,the characteristics of safety performance are analyzed and strategies to enhance safety are subsequently evaluated.Battery recycling is considered as the key factor for a sustainable society and related technologies are present as well.Finally,conclusion and outlook are drawn to shed lights on the further development of sustainable lithium-ion batteries.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program(2016YFA0202500 and 2016YFA0200102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21676160,21776019,and 21825501)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program.
文摘Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)afford a profound impact on our modern daily life.However,LIBs are approaching the theoretical energy density,due to the inherent limitations of intercalation chemistry;thus,they cannot further satisfy the increasing demands of portable electronics,electric vehicles,and grids.Therefore,battery chemistries beyond LIBs are being widely investigated.Next-generation lithium(Li)batteries,which employ Li metal as the anode and intercalation or conversion materials as the cathode,receive the most intensive interest due to their high energy density and excellent potential for commercialization.Moreover,significant progress has been achieved in Li batteries attributed to the increasing fundamental understanding of the materials and reactions,as well as to technological improvement.This review starts by summarizing the electrolytes for next-generation Li batteries.Key challenges and recent progress in lithium-ion,lithium–sulfur,and lithium–oxygen batteries are then reviewed from the perspective of energy and chemical engineering science.Finally,possible directions for further development in Li batteries are presented.Next-generation Li batteries are expected to promote the sustainable development of human civilization.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:21805162,21825501,and U1801257。
文摘Smart energy storage has revolutionized portable electronics and electrical vehicles.The current smart energy storage devices have penetrated into flexible electronic markets at an unprecedented rate.Flexible batteries are key power sources to enable vast flexible devices,which put forward additional requirements,such as bendable,twistable,stretchable,and ultrathin,to adapt mechanical deformation under the working conditions.This review summarizes the recent advances in construction and configuration of flexible batteries and discusses the general metrics to benchmark various flexible batteries with different materials and chemistries.Moreover,we present advanced prototype flexible batteries developed by some companies to afford general envision of the technological status.Lastly,the critical points are summarized in the development of flexible batteries and remaining challenges are also presented for the future design of flexible batteries in practical perspectives.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants 51972346,51802356,51932011,and 51872334)Innovation-Driven Project of Central South University(2020CX024)
文摘Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs) featuring the merits of low cost,eco-friendliness,and enhanced safety have attracted extensive interests and considered as the most promising energy storage system.However,much efforts are devoted to the exploration of cathode materials and their storage mechanisms in this system,and inadequate attentions are received in regard to anode side especially in neutral or mild acidic electrolyte.Therefore,in this review,the fundamental understanding of existing issues including dendrite formation,corrosion,and hydrogen evolution are mainly revealed,as well as their interaction in neutral or mild acidic medium.In addition,the currently existing solution strategies on the anode are summarized and the mechanisms that contained are simultaneously investigated.Finally,perspectives on future anode modification and innovation direction are provided for the further development and research of Zn-based ZIBs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program (2016YFA0202500, 2015CB932500, and 2016YFA0200102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21676160, 21825501, 21805161, and 21808125)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2017M620773, 2018M631480, and BX201700125)
文摘Lithium (Li) metal with an ultrahigh specific theoretical capacity and the lowest reduction potential is strongly considered as a promising anode for high-energy-density batteries. However, uncontrolled lithium dendrites and infinite volume change during repeated plating/stripping cycles hinder its practical applications immensely. Herein, a house-like Li anode (housed Li) was designed to circumvent the above issues. The house matrix was composed of carbon fiber matrix and affords a stable structure to relieve the volume change. An artificial solid electrolyte layer was formed on composite Li metal, just like the roof of a house, which facilitates uniform Li ions diffusion and serves as a physical barrier against electrolyte corrosion. With the combination of solid electrolyte layer and matrix in the composite Li metal anode, both dendrite growth and volume expansion are remarkably inhibited. The housed Li|LiFePO4 batteries exhibited over 95% capacity retention after 500 cycles at 1.0 C in coin cell and 85% capacity retention after 80 cycles at 0.5 C in pouch cell. The rationally combination of solid electrolyte layer protection and housed framework in one Li metal anode sheds fresh insights on the design principle of a safe and long-lifespan Li metal anode for Li metal batteries.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YBF0100100, 2016YFA0200101, and 2016YFA0200200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51572259, 51325205, 51290273, and 51521091)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province (201602737)the Thousand Youth Talents Plan of China (Y5610121T3)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2016M601349)dedicated funds for methanol conversion from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘Graphene, with unique two-dimensional form and numerous appealing properties, promises to remarkably increase the energy density and power density of electrochemical energy storage devices(EESDs),ranging from the popular lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors to next-generation high-energy batteries. Here, we review the recent advances of the state-of-the-art graphene-based materials for EESDs,including lithium ion batteries, supercapacitors, micro-supercapacitors, high-energy lithium-air and lithium-sulfur batteries, and discuss the importance of the pore, doping, assembly, hybridization and functionalization of different nano-architectures in improving electrochemical performance. The major roles of graphene are highlighted as(1) a superior active material,(2) ultrathin 2D flexible support,and(3) an inactive yet electrically conductive additive. Furthermore, we address the enormous potential of graphene for constructing new-concept emerging graphene-enabled EESDs with multiple functionalities of lightweight, ultra-flexibility, thinness, and novel cell configurations. Finally, future perspectives and challenges of graphene-based EESDs are briefly discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11675051,51302079,51702138)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2017JJ1008)the Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province of China(No.2018GK2031)。
文摘Biomass-derived carbon materials have obtained great attention due to their sustainability,easy availability,low cost and environmentally benign.In this work,bamboo leaves derived nitrogen doped hierarchically porous carbon have been efficiently synthesized via an annealing approach,followed by an etching process in HF solution.Electrochemical measurements demonstrate that the unique porous structure,together with the inherent high nitrogen content,endow the as-derived carbon with excellent lithium/sodium storage performance.The porous carbon annealed at 700℃presents outstanding rate capability and remarkable long-term stability as anodes for both lithium-ion batteries and sodium-ion batteries.The optimized carbon delivers a high discharge capacity of 450 mAh/g after 500 cycles at the current density of 0.2 A/g for LIBs,and a discharge capacity of 180 mAh/g after 300 cycles at the current density of 0.1 A/g for SIBs.
