The unique structural features of hard carbon(HC)make it a promising anode candidate for sodium-ion batteries(SIB).However,traditional methods of preparing HC require special equipment,long reaction times,and large en...The unique structural features of hard carbon(HC)make it a promising anode candidate for sodium-ion batteries(SIB).However,traditional methods of preparing HC require special equipment,long reaction times,and large energy consumption,resulting in low throughputs and efficiency.In our contribution,a novel synthesis method is proposed,involving the formation of HC nanosheets(NS-CNs)within minutes by creating an anoxic environment through flame combustion and further introducing sulfur and nitrogen sources to achieve heteroatom doping.The effect of heterogeneous element doping on the microstructure of HC is quantitatively analyzed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and image processing technology.Combined with density functional theory calculation,it is verified that the functionalized HC exhibits stronger Na^(+)adsorption ability,electron gain ability,and Na^(+) migration ability.As a result,NS-CNs as SIB anodes provide an ultrahigh reversible capacity of 542.7mAh g^(-1) at 0.1Ag^(-1),and excellent rate performance with a reversible capacity of 236.4mAh g^(-1) at 2Ag^(-1) after 1200 cycles.Furthermore,full cell assembled with NS-CNs as the can present 230mAh g^(-1) at 0.5Ag^(-1) after 150 cycles.Finally,in/ex situ techniques confirm that the excellent sodium storage properties of NS-CNs are due to the construction of abundant active sites based on the novel synthesis method for realizing the reversible adsorption of Na^(+).This work provides a novel strategy to develop novel carbons and gives deep insights for the further investigation of facile preparation methods to develop high-performance carbon anodes for alkali-ion batteries.展开更多
Two-photon polymerization(TPP)is a cutting-edge micro/nanoscale three-dimensional(3D)printing technology based on the principle of two-photon absorption.TPP surpasses the diffraction limit in achieving feature sizes a...Two-photon polymerization(TPP)is a cutting-edge micro/nanoscale three-dimensional(3D)printing technology based on the principle of two-photon absorption.TPP surpasses the diffraction limit in achieving feature sizes and excels in fabricating intricate 3D micro/nanostructures with exceptional resolution.The concept of 4D entails the fabrication of structures utilizing smart materials capable of undergoing shape,property,or functional changes in response to external stimuli over time.The integration of TPP and 4D printing introduces the possibility of producing responsive structures with micro/nanoscale accuracy,thereby enhancing the capabilities and potential applications of both technologies.This paper comprehensively reviews TPP-based 4D printing technology and its diverse applications.First,the working principles of TPP and its recent advancements are introduced.Second,the optional4D printing materials suitable for fabrication with TPP are discussed.Finally,this review paper highlights several noteworthy applications of TPP-based 4D printing,including domains such as biomedical microrobots,bioinspired microactuators,autonomous mobile microrobots,transformable devices and robots,as well as anti-counterfeiting microdevices.In conclusion,this paper provides valuable insights into the current status and future prospects of TPP-based4D printing technology,thereby serving as a guide for researchers and practitioners.展开更多
Lithium metal has been considered one of the most promising anodes for next-generation rechargeable batteries,but its practical application is largely hindered by the uncontrollable dendrite growth and infinite volume...Lithium metal has been considered one of the most promising anodes for next-generation rechargeable batteries,but its practical application is largely hindered by the uncontrollable dendrite growth and infinite volume change.Here,inspired by superior catalytic effects of single-atom catalysts,carbon-supported single atomic Co with asymmetric N,O-coordination(Co-N/O)is developed for Li metal battery.Experimental results and theoretical calculations indicate that single atomic Co atoms with asymmetric N,O-coordination present enhanced binding ability toward Li in comparison with N-coordinated atomic Co site and isolated O site,enabling uniform Li plating/stripping.Moreover,the asymmetric N,O-coordination around Co atoms induces co-activation effects,lowering the energy barriers toward Li^(+)to Li^(0)conversion and largely promoting the deposition kinetics.When used as a Li deposition host,the Co-N/O achieves a high average coulombic efficiency of 98.6%at a current density of 1 mA cm^(-2)and a capacity of 2 mAh cm^(-2),long cycling life of 2000 h in symmetrical cells,and excellent rate performance(voltage hysteresis of 23 mV at 8 mA cm^(-2)).This work provides a comprehensive understanding of single atomic metals with asymmetric heteroatom coordination in the design of Li metal anode.展开更多
Li metal anode holds great promise to realize high-energy battery systems.However,the safety issue and limited lifetime caused by the uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites hinder its commercial application.Herein,an i...Li metal anode holds great promise to realize high-energy battery systems.However,the safety issue and limited lifetime caused by the uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites hinder its commercial application.Herein,an interlayer-bridged 3D lithiophilic rGO-Ag-S-CNT composite is proposed to guide uniform and stable Li plating/stripping.The 3D lithiophilic rGO-Ag-S-CNT host is fabricated by incorporating Ag-modified reduced graphene oxide(rGO)with S-doped carbon nanotube(CNT),where the rGO and CNT are closely connected via robust Ag-S covalent bond.This strong Ag-S bond could enhance the structural stability and electrical connection between rGO and CNT,significantly improving the electrochemical kinetics and uniformity of current distribution.Moreover,density functional theory calculation indicates that the introduction of Ag-S bond could further boost the binding energy between Ag and Li,which promotes homogeneous Li nucleation and growth.Consequently,the rGO-Ag-S-CNT-based anode achieves a lower overpotential(7.3 mV at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)),higher Coulombic efficiency(98.1%at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)),and superior long cycling performance(over 500 cycles at 2 mA cm−2)as compared with the rGO-Ag-CNT-and rGO-CNT-based anodes.This work provides a universal avenue and guidance to build a robust Li metal host via constructing a strong covalent bond,effectively suppressing the Li dendrites growth to prompt the development of Li metal battery.展开更多
Exploring low-cost and earth-abundant oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalyst is essential for fuel cells and metal–air batteries.Among them,non-metal nanocarbon with multiple advantages of low cost,abundance,h...Exploring low-cost and earth-abundant oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalyst is essential for fuel cells and metal–air batteries.Among them,non-metal nanocarbon with multiple advantages of low cost,abundance,high conductivity,good durability,and competitive activity has attracted intense interest in recent years.The enhanced ORR activities of the nanocarbons are normally thought to originate from heteroatom(e.g.,N,B,P,or S)doping or various induced defects.However,in practice,carbon-based materials usually contain both dopants and defects.In this regard,in terms of the co-engineering of heteroatom doping and defect inducing,we present an overview of recent advances in developing non-metal carbon-based electrocatalysts for the ORR.The characteristics,ORR performance,and the related mechanism of these functionalized nanocarbons by heteroatom doping,defect inducing,and in particular their synergistic promotion effect are emphatically analyzed and discussed.Finally,the current issues and perspectives in developing carbon-based electrocatalysts from both of heteroatom doping and defect engineering are proposed.This review will be beneficial for the rational design and manufacturing of highly efficient carbon-based materials for electrocatalysis.展开更多
MgSO4 is chosen as an additive to address the capacity fading issue in the rechargeable zinc-ion battery system of MgxV2O5·nH2O//ZnSO4//zinc.Electrolytes with different concentration ratios of ZnSO4 and MgSO4 are...MgSO4 is chosen as an additive to address the capacity fading issue in the rechargeable zinc-ion battery system of MgxV2O5·nH2O//ZnSO4//zinc.Electrolytes with different concentration ratios of ZnSO4 and MgSO4 are investigated.The batteries measured in the 1 M ZnSO4^-1 M MgSO4 electrolyte outplay other competitors,which deliver a high specific capacity of 374 mAh g^-1 at a current density of 100 mA g^-1 and exhibit a competitive rate performance with the reversible capacity of 175 mAh g^-1 at 5 A g^-1.This study provides a promising route to improve the performance of vanadium-based cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries with electrolyte optimization in cost-effective electrolytes.展开更多
Improving the cycling stability of metal sulfide-based anode materials at high rate is of great significance for advanced sodium ion batteries.However,the sluggish reaction kinetics is a big obstacle for the developme...Improving the cycling stability of metal sulfide-based anode materials at high rate is of great significance for advanced sodium ion batteries.However,the sluggish reaction kinetics is a big obstacle for the development of high-performance sodium storage electrodes.Herein,we have rationally engineered the heterointerface by designing the Fe1?xS/MoS2 heterostructure with abundant“ion reservoir”to endow the electrode with excellent cycling stability and rate capability,which is proved by a series of in and ex situ electrochemical investigations.Density functional theory calculations further reveal that the heterointerface greatly decreases sodium ion diffusion barrier and facilitates charge-transfer kinetics.Our present findings not only provide a deep analysis on the correlation between the structure and performance,but also draw inspiration for rational heterointerface engineering toward the next-generation high-performance energy storage devices.展开更多
Aqueous alkaline battery represents a promising energy storage technology with both high energy density and high power density as rechargeable batteries.However,the low theoretical capacities,kinetics and stability of...Aqueous alkaline battery represents a promising energy storage technology with both high energy density and high power density as rechargeable batteries.However,the low theoretical capacities,kinetics and stability of anode materials have limited their developments and commercializations.In this study,we propose a novel method to produce two-dimensional layered bismuth oxide selenium(Bi_(2)O_(2)Se)and reduced graphene oxide(r GO)composites via a one-step hydrothermal method.The volume change caused by phase change during rapid charging and discharging is significantly reduced and the capacity reaches 263.83 m Ah g^(-1)at a current density of 0.5 A g^(-1).The Bi_(2)O_(2)Se/r GO electrode exhibits excellent cycling stability in which the capacity retention rate is 81.04%after 5000 cycles.More importantly,the Bi_(2)O_(2)Se/r GO nanosheet composite is used as the anode electrode material with MnCo_(2)O_(4.5)@Ni(OH)_(2)as the cathode electrode material in aqueous alkaline battery.When the energy density is 76.16 W h kg^(-1),the power density reaches 308.65 W kg^(-1).At a power density of 10.21 k W kg^(-1),the energy density remains as high as 33.86 W h kg^(-1).The results presented here may advance the understanding of the issues facing the development of aqueous battery anode materials.展开更多
应用3D打印技术制备准固态微型超级电容器(MSCs)在可编程结构设计和高质量负载电极制造方面具有固有的优势.然而,缺乏高性能的可打印墨水和厚电极内缓慢的离子传输,对其实际电荷存储能力提出了重大挑战.本文成功开发了一种具有优异流变...应用3D打印技术制备准固态微型超级电容器(MSCs)在可编程结构设计和高质量负载电极制造方面具有固有的优势.然而,缺乏高性能的可打印墨水和厚电极内缓慢的离子传输,对其实际电荷存储能力提出了重大挑战.本文成功开发了一种具有优异流变性能的新型NiCo_(2)S_(4)基纳米复合墨水,并结合直墨书写的3D打印技术合理设计了准固态MSCs的三维结构.得益于牢固锚定在还原氧化石墨烯(rGO)表面的NiCo_(2)S_(4)纳米颗粒和有序的三维微孔,锯齿状厚电极提供了丰富的反应位点并增强了离子传输.因此,三层锯齿状MSCs的面电容高达416.7 mF cm^(-2).在1 mA cm^(-2)的电流密度下,单层、双层和三层电极的锯齿状MSCs的面电容与相对应的网格状MSCs相比,分别增加了127.1%、349.8%和585.9%.本工作为高面电容MSCs的材料和电极结构的跨尺度设计提供了新见解,推动了MSCs在柔性便携式电子设备中的集成应用研究.展开更多
Considering limited energy density of current lithium metal batteries(LMBs)due to low capacity of traditional intercalation-type cathodes,alternative high-energy cathodes are eagerly demanded.In this regard,conversion...Considering limited energy density of current lithium metal batteries(LMBs)due to low capacity of traditional intercalation-type cathodes,alternative high-energy cathodes are eagerly demanded.In this regard,conversion-type metal fluoride/sulfide/oxide cathodes have emerged great attention owing to their high theoretical specific capacities,supplying outstanding energy density for advanced LMBs.However,their low ionic/electrical conductivities,huge volume changes,sluggish reaction kinetics,and severe side reactions result in quick capacity fading and poor rate capability of LMBs.Recent research efforts on the conversiontype cathodes have brought new insights,as well as effective approaches toward realizing their excellent electrochemical performances.Here,the recent discoveries,challenges,and optimizing strategies including morphology regulation,phase structure engineering,surface coating,heterostructure construction,binder functionalization,and electrolyte design,are reviewed in detail.Finally,perspectives on the conversion-type metal fluoride/sulfide/oxide cathodes in LMBs are provided.It is believed that the conversion-type cathodes hold a promising future for the next-generation LMBs with high energy density.展开更多
Stretchable strain sensor detects a wide range of strain variation and is therefore a key component in various applications.Unlike traditional ones made of elastomers doped with conductive components or fabricated wit...Stretchable strain sensor detects a wide range of strain variation and is therefore a key component in various applications.Unlike traditional ones made of elastomers doped with conductive components or fabricated with liquid conductors,ionically conductive hydrogel-based strain sensors remain conductive under large deformations and are biocompatible.However,dehydration is a challenging issue for the latter.Researchers have developed hydrogel-elastomer-based strain sensors where an elastomer matrix encapsulates a hydrogel circuit to prevent its dehydration.However,the reported multistep approaches are generally time-consuming.Our group recently reported a multimaterial 3D printing approach that enables fast fabrication of such sensors,yet requires a self-built digital-light-processing-based multimaterial 3D printer.Here,we report a simple projection lithography method to fabricate hydrogel-elastomer-based stretchable strain sensors within 5 minutes.This method only requires a UV projector/lamp with photomasks;the chemicals are commercially available;the protocols for preparing the polymer precursors are friendly to users without chemistry background.Moreover,the manufacturing flexibility allows users to readily pattern the sensor circuit and attach the sensor to a 3D printed soft pneumatic actuator to enable strain sensing on the latter.The proposed approach paves a simple and versatile way to fabricate hydrogel-elastomer-based stretchable strain sensors and flexible electronic devices.展开更多
Regarding the reverse process of materials growth,etching has been widely concerned to indirectly probe the growth kinetics,offering an avenue in governing the growth of two-dimensional(2D)materials.In this work,inter...Regarding the reverse process of materials growth,etching has been widely concerned to indirectly probe the growth kinetics,offering an avenue in governing the growth of two-dimensional(2D)materials.In this work,interface-driven anisotropic etching mode is demonstrated for the first time to be generally applied to 2D heterostructures.It is shown that the typical in-plane graphene and hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)heterostructures follow a multi-stage etching behavior initiated first along the interfacial region between the two materials and then along edges of neighboring h-BN flakes and finally along central edges of hBN.By accurately tuning etching conditions in the chemical vapor deposition process,series of etched 2D heterostructure patterns are controllably produced.Furthermore,scaled formation of graphene and h-BN heterostructures arrays has been realized with full assist of as-proposed etching mechanism,offering a direct top-down method to make 2D orientated heterostructures with order and complexity.Detection of interface-driven multi-staged anisotropic etching mode will shed light on understanding growth mechanism and further expanding wide applications of 2D heterostructures.展开更多
Erratum to Nano Research 2022,15(6):4909−4915 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-022-4193-x The affiliation of the author“Feng Ding”was unfortunately mistakenly marked.This error did not affect any of the content and co...Erratum to Nano Research 2022,15(6):4909−4915 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-022-4193-x The affiliation of the author“Feng Ding”was unfortunately mistakenly marked.This error did not affect any of the content and conclusions from the published paper.In addition,one funding was unfortunately forgotten.This error did not affect any of the content and conclusions from the published paper.展开更多
Room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S)batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost,high energy density(1274 Wh kg^(-1)),and environmental friendliness.However,RT Na-S batterie...Room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S)batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost,high energy density(1274 Wh kg^(-1)),and environmental friendliness.However,RT Na-S batteries face a series of vital challenges from sulfur cathode and sodium anode:(i)sluggish reaction kinetics of S and Na_(2)S/Na_(2)S_(2);(ii)severe shuttle effect from the dissolved intermediate sodium polysulfides(NaPSs);(iii)huge volume expansion induced by the change from S to Na_(2)S;(iv)continuous growth of sodium metal dendrites,leading to short-circuiting of the battery;(v)huge volume expansion/contraction of sodium anode upon sodium plating/stripping,causing uncontrollable solid-state electrolyte interphase growth and“dead sodium”formation.Various strategies have been proposed to address these issues,including physical/chemical adsorption of NaPSs,catalysts to facilitate the rapid conversion of NaPSs,high-conductive materials to promote ion/electron transfer,good sodiophilic Na anode hetero-interface homogenized Na ions flux and three-dimensional porous anode host to buffer the volume expansion of sodium.Heterostructure materials can combine these merits into one material to realize multifunctionality.Herein,the recent development of heterostructure as the host for sulfur cathode and Na anode has been reviewed.First of all,the electrochemical mechanisms of sulfur cathode/sodium anode and principles of heterostructures reinforced Na-S batteries are described.Then,the application of heterostructures in Na-S batteries is comprehensively examined.Finally,the current primary avenues of employing heterostructures in Na-S batteries are summarized.Opinions and prospects are put forward regarding the existing problems in current research,aiming to inspire the design of advanced and improved next-generation Na-S batteries.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.51872236,52072307)MOE SUTD Kickstarter Innitiative (SKI 2021_02_16).
文摘The unique structural features of hard carbon(HC)make it a promising anode candidate for sodium-ion batteries(SIB).However,traditional methods of preparing HC require special equipment,long reaction times,and large energy consumption,resulting in low throughputs and efficiency.In our contribution,a novel synthesis method is proposed,involving the formation of HC nanosheets(NS-CNs)within minutes by creating an anoxic environment through flame combustion and further introducing sulfur and nitrogen sources to achieve heteroatom doping.The effect of heterogeneous element doping on the microstructure of HC is quantitatively analyzed by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and image processing technology.Combined with density functional theory calculation,it is verified that the functionalized HC exhibits stronger Na^(+)adsorption ability,electron gain ability,and Na^(+) migration ability.As a result,NS-CNs as SIB anodes provide an ultrahigh reversible capacity of 542.7mAh g^(-1) at 0.1Ag^(-1),and excellent rate performance with a reversible capacity of 236.4mAh g^(-1) at 2Ag^(-1) after 1200 cycles.Furthermore,full cell assembled with NS-CNs as the can present 230mAh g^(-1) at 0.5Ag^(-1) after 150 cycles.Finally,in/ex situ techniques confirm that the excellent sodium storage properties of NS-CNs are due to the construction of abundant active sites based on the novel synthesis method for realizing the reversible adsorption of Na^(+).This work provides a novel strategy to develop novel carbons and gives deep insights for the further investigation of facile preparation methods to develop high-performance carbon anodes for alkali-ion batteries.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12072142)the Key Talent Recruitment Program of Guangdong Province(No.2019QN01Z438)+2 种基金the Science Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality(ZDSYS20210623092005017)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M721471)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province under the Grant(No.2022A1515010047)。
文摘Two-photon polymerization(TPP)is a cutting-edge micro/nanoscale three-dimensional(3D)printing technology based on the principle of two-photon absorption.TPP surpasses the diffraction limit in achieving feature sizes and excels in fabricating intricate 3D micro/nanostructures with exceptional resolution.The concept of 4D entails the fabrication of structures utilizing smart materials capable of undergoing shape,property,or functional changes in response to external stimuli over time.The integration of TPP and 4D printing introduces the possibility of producing responsive structures with micro/nanoscale accuracy,thereby enhancing the capabilities and potential applications of both technologies.This paper comprehensively reviews TPP-based 4D printing technology and its diverse applications.First,the working principles of TPP and its recent advancements are introduced.Second,the optional4D printing materials suitable for fabrication with TPP are discussed.Finally,this review paper highlights several noteworthy applications of TPP-based 4D printing,including domains such as biomedical microrobots,bioinspired microactuators,autonomous mobile microrobots,transformable devices and robots,as well as anti-counterfeiting microdevices.In conclusion,this paper provides valuable insights into the current status and future prospects of TPP-based4D printing technology,thereby serving as a guide for researchers and practitioners.
基金supported by the Ministry of Education,Singapore,under its MOE tier2 grant MOE2019-T2-1-181.
文摘Lithium metal has been considered one of the most promising anodes for next-generation rechargeable batteries,but its practical application is largely hindered by the uncontrollable dendrite growth and infinite volume change.Here,inspired by superior catalytic effects of single-atom catalysts,carbon-supported single atomic Co with asymmetric N,O-coordination(Co-N/O)is developed for Li metal battery.Experimental results and theoretical calculations indicate that single atomic Co atoms with asymmetric N,O-coordination present enhanced binding ability toward Li in comparison with N-coordinated atomic Co site and isolated O site,enabling uniform Li plating/stripping.Moreover,the asymmetric N,O-coordination around Co atoms induces co-activation effects,lowering the energy barriers toward Li^(+)to Li^(0)conversion and largely promoting the deposition kinetics.When used as a Li deposition host,the Co-N/O achieves a high average coulombic efficiency of 98.6%at a current density of 1 mA cm^(-2)and a capacity of 2 mAh cm^(-2),long cycling life of 2000 h in symmetrical cells,and excellent rate performance(voltage hysteresis of 23 mV at 8 mA cm^(-2)).This work provides a comprehensive understanding of single atomic metals with asymmetric heteroatom coordination in the design of Li metal anode.
基金This work is supported by Singapore Ministry of Education academic research grant Tier 2 (MOE2019-T2-1-181).
文摘Li metal anode holds great promise to realize high-energy battery systems.However,the safety issue and limited lifetime caused by the uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites hinder its commercial application.Herein,an interlayer-bridged 3D lithiophilic rGO-Ag-S-CNT composite is proposed to guide uniform and stable Li plating/stripping.The 3D lithiophilic rGO-Ag-S-CNT host is fabricated by incorporating Ag-modified reduced graphene oxide(rGO)with S-doped carbon nanotube(CNT),where the rGO and CNT are closely connected via robust Ag-S covalent bond.This strong Ag-S bond could enhance the structural stability and electrical connection between rGO and CNT,significantly improving the electrochemical kinetics and uniformity of current distribution.Moreover,density functional theory calculation indicates that the introduction of Ag-S bond could further boost the binding energy between Ag and Li,which promotes homogeneous Li nucleation and growth.Consequently,the rGO-Ag-S-CNT-based anode achieves a lower overpotential(7.3 mV at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)),higher Coulombic efficiency(98.1%at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)),and superior long cycling performance(over 500 cycles at 2 mA cm−2)as compared with the rGO-Ag-CNT-and rGO-CNT-based anodes.This work provides a universal avenue and guidance to build a robust Li metal host via constructing a strong covalent bond,effectively suppressing the Li dendrites growth to prompt the development of Li metal battery.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51802104)Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion(FSKLCCA2008)State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing(Wuhan University of Technology)(2021-KF-4).
文摘Exploring low-cost and earth-abundant oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)electrocatalyst is essential for fuel cells and metal–air batteries.Among them,non-metal nanocarbon with multiple advantages of low cost,abundance,high conductivity,good durability,and competitive activity has attracted intense interest in recent years.The enhanced ORR activities of the nanocarbons are normally thought to originate from heteroatom(e.g.,N,B,P,or S)doping or various induced defects.However,in practice,carbon-based materials usually contain both dopants and defects.In this regard,in terms of the co-engineering of heteroatom doping and defect inducing,we present an overview of recent advances in developing non-metal carbon-based electrocatalysts for the ORR.The characteristics,ORR performance,and the related mechanism of these functionalized nanocarbons by heteroatom doping,defect inducing,and in particular their synergistic promotion effect are emphatically analyzed and discussed.Finally,the current issues and perspectives in developing carbon-based electrocatalysts from both of heteroatom doping and defect engineering are proposed.This review will be beneficial for the rational design and manufacturing of highly efficient carbon-based materials for electrocatalysis.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51602200,61874074)Science and Technology Project of Shenzhen(JCYJ20170817101100705)the(Key)Project of Department of Education of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2016KZDXM008).Y.Z.thanks the support from Science and Technology Project of Shenzhen(ZDSYS201707271014468).L.S.thanks the support from Shenzhen Science and Technology Project Program(JCYJ20170817094552356).
文摘MgSO4 is chosen as an additive to address the capacity fading issue in the rechargeable zinc-ion battery system of MgxV2O5·nH2O//ZnSO4//zinc.Electrolytes with different concentration ratios of ZnSO4 and MgSO4 are investigated.The batteries measured in the 1 M ZnSO4^-1 M MgSO4 electrolyte outplay other competitors,which deliver a high specific capacity of 374 mAh g^-1 at a current density of 100 mA g^-1 and exhibit a competitive rate performance with the reversible capacity of 175 mAh g^-1 at 5 A g^-1.This study provides a promising route to improve the performance of vanadium-based cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries with electrolyte optimization in cost-effective electrolytes.
基金the support from the Thousand Young Talents Program of Chinathe National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51602200,61874074,21603192)+3 种基金Science and Technology Project of Shenzhen(JCYJ20170817101100705,JCYJ20170817100111548,ZDSYS201707271014468)the(Key)Project of Department of Education of Guangdong Province(No.2016KZDXM008)supported by Shenzhen Peacock Plan(No.KQTD2016053112042971)Singapore Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund Tier 2(MOE2018-T2-2-178).
文摘Improving the cycling stability of metal sulfide-based anode materials at high rate is of great significance for advanced sodium ion batteries.However,the sluggish reaction kinetics is a big obstacle for the development of high-performance sodium storage electrodes.Herein,we have rationally engineered the heterointerface by designing the Fe1?xS/MoS2 heterostructure with abundant“ion reservoir”to endow the electrode with excellent cycling stability and rate capability,which is proved by a series of in and ex situ electrochemical investigations.Density functional theory calculations further reveal that the heterointerface greatly decreases sodium ion diffusion barrier and facilitates charge-transfer kinetics.Our present findings not only provide a deep analysis on the correlation between the structure and performance,but also draw inspiration for rational heterointerface engineering toward the next-generation high-performance energy storage devices.
基金supported by Fund of National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments(Grant No.6142905192507)Shenzhen Science and Technology Plan Supported Project(Grant No.JCYJ20170413105844696)+1 种基金China Scholarship Council(Grant No.201606125092)Singapore Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund Tier 2(MOE2018-T2-2-178)
文摘Aqueous alkaline battery represents a promising energy storage technology with both high energy density and high power density as rechargeable batteries.However,the low theoretical capacities,kinetics and stability of anode materials have limited their developments and commercializations.In this study,we propose a novel method to produce two-dimensional layered bismuth oxide selenium(Bi_(2)O_(2)Se)and reduced graphene oxide(r GO)composites via a one-step hydrothermal method.The volume change caused by phase change during rapid charging and discharging is significantly reduced and the capacity reaches 263.83 m Ah g^(-1)at a current density of 0.5 A g^(-1).The Bi_(2)O_(2)Se/r GO electrode exhibits excellent cycling stability in which the capacity retention rate is 81.04%after 5000 cycles.More importantly,the Bi_(2)O_(2)Se/r GO nanosheet composite is used as the anode electrode material with MnCo_(2)O_(4.5)@Ni(OH)_(2)as the cathode electrode material in aqueous alkaline battery.When the energy density is 76.16 W h kg^(-1),the power density reaches 308.65 W kg^(-1).At a power density of 10.21 k W kg^(-1),the energy density remains as high as 33.86 W h kg^(-1).The results presented here may advance the understanding of the issues facing the development of aqueous battery anode materials.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.U22A20118)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province (No.2023J01400)+1 种基金Fujian Science&Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China (No.2021ZZ122)Award Program for Fujian Minjiang Scholar Professorship。
文摘应用3D打印技术制备准固态微型超级电容器(MSCs)在可编程结构设计和高质量负载电极制造方面具有固有的优势.然而,缺乏高性能的可打印墨水和厚电极内缓慢的离子传输,对其实际电荷存储能力提出了重大挑战.本文成功开发了一种具有优异流变性能的新型NiCo_(2)S_(4)基纳米复合墨水,并结合直墨书写的3D打印技术合理设计了准固态MSCs的三维结构.得益于牢固锚定在还原氧化石墨烯(rGO)表面的NiCo_(2)S_(4)纳米颗粒和有序的三维微孔,锯齿状厚电极提供了丰富的反应位点并增强了离子传输.因此,三层锯齿状MSCs的面电容高达416.7 mF cm^(-2).在1 mA cm^(-2)的电流密度下,单层、双层和三层电极的锯齿状MSCs的面电容与相对应的网格状MSCs相比,分别增加了127.1%、349.8%和585.9%.本工作为高面电容MSCs的材料和电极结构的跨尺度设计提供了新见解,推动了MSCs在柔性便携式电子设备中的集成应用研究.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51672069 and 52072112)Program for Innovative Research Team in Science and Technology in the University of Henan Province(No.20IRTSTHN012)+2 种基金Henan Overseas Expertise Introduction Center for Discipline Innovation(No.CXJD2021003)Science and Technology Development Project of Henan Province(No.202102210105)Zhongyuan Thousand Talents Program of Henan Province(No.ZYQR201912155).
文摘Considering limited energy density of current lithium metal batteries(LMBs)due to low capacity of traditional intercalation-type cathodes,alternative high-energy cathodes are eagerly demanded.In this regard,conversion-type metal fluoride/sulfide/oxide cathodes have emerged great attention owing to their high theoretical specific capacities,supplying outstanding energy density for advanced LMBs.However,their low ionic/electrical conductivities,huge volume changes,sluggish reaction kinetics,and severe side reactions result in quick capacity fading and poor rate capability of LMBs.Recent research efforts on the conversiontype cathodes have brought new insights,as well as effective approaches toward realizing their excellent electrochemical performances.Here,the recent discoveries,challenges,and optimizing strategies including morphology regulation,phase structure engineering,surface coating,heterostructure construction,binder functionalization,and electrolyte design,are reviewed in detail.Finally,perspectives on the conversion-type metal fluoride/sulfide/oxide cathodes in LMBs are provided.It is believed that the conversion-type cathodes hold a promising future for the next-generation LMBs with high energy density.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China[NO.2020YFB1312900]the Science,Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality[ZDSYS20200811143601004]+1 种基金the Agency for Science,Technology and Research(A*STAR,Singapore)AME Programmatic Funding Scheme[A18A1b0045]the SUTD Digital Manufacturing and Design Center(DManD).
文摘Stretchable strain sensor detects a wide range of strain variation and is therefore a key component in various applications.Unlike traditional ones made of elastomers doped with conductive components or fabricated with liquid conductors,ionically conductive hydrogel-based strain sensors remain conductive under large deformations and are biocompatible.However,dehydration is a challenging issue for the latter.Researchers have developed hydrogel-elastomer-based strain sensors where an elastomer matrix encapsulates a hydrogel circuit to prevent its dehydration.However,the reported multistep approaches are generally time-consuming.Our group recently reported a multimaterial 3D printing approach that enables fast fabrication of such sensors,yet requires a self-built digital-light-processing-based multimaterial 3D printer.Here,we report a simple projection lithography method to fabricate hydrogel-elastomer-based stretchable strain sensors within 5 minutes.This method only requires a UV projector/lamp with photomasks;the chemicals are commercially available;the protocols for preparing the polymer precursors are friendly to users without chemistry background.Moreover,the manufacturing flexibility allows users to readily pattern the sensor circuit and attach the sensor to a 3D printed soft pneumatic actuator to enable strain sensing on the latter.The proposed approach paves a simple and versatile way to fabricate hydrogel-elastomer-based stretchable strain sensors and flexible electronic devices.
基金funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52002267).
文摘Regarding the reverse process of materials growth,etching has been widely concerned to indirectly probe the growth kinetics,offering an avenue in governing the growth of two-dimensional(2D)materials.In this work,interface-driven anisotropic etching mode is demonstrated for the first time to be generally applied to 2D heterostructures.It is shown that the typical in-plane graphene and hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)heterostructures follow a multi-stage etching behavior initiated first along the interfacial region between the two materials and then along edges of neighboring h-BN flakes and finally along central edges of hBN.By accurately tuning etching conditions in the chemical vapor deposition process,series of etched 2D heterostructure patterns are controllably produced.Furthermore,scaled formation of graphene and h-BN heterostructures arrays has been realized with full assist of as-proposed etching mechanism,offering a direct top-down method to make 2D orientated heterostructures with order and complexity.Detection of interface-driven multi-staged anisotropic etching mode will shed light on understanding growth mechanism and further expanding wide applications of 2D heterostructures.
基金The authors acknowledge funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52002267)the Institute for Basic Science of Republic of Korea(No.IBS-R019-D1).
文摘Erratum to Nano Research 2022,15(6):4909−4915 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-022-4193-x The affiliation of the author“Feng Ding”was unfortunately mistakenly marked.This error did not affect any of the content and conclusions from the published paper.In addition,one funding was unfortunately forgotten.This error did not affect any of the content and conclusions from the published paper.
基金MOE SUTD Kickstarter initiative,Grant/Award Number:SKI2021_02_16111 Project,Grant/Award Number:D20015National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:22109183。
文摘Room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S)batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost,high energy density(1274 Wh kg^(-1)),and environmental friendliness.However,RT Na-S batteries face a series of vital challenges from sulfur cathode and sodium anode:(i)sluggish reaction kinetics of S and Na_(2)S/Na_(2)S_(2);(ii)severe shuttle effect from the dissolved intermediate sodium polysulfides(NaPSs);(iii)huge volume expansion induced by the change from S to Na_(2)S;(iv)continuous growth of sodium metal dendrites,leading to short-circuiting of the battery;(v)huge volume expansion/contraction of sodium anode upon sodium plating/stripping,causing uncontrollable solid-state electrolyte interphase growth and“dead sodium”formation.Various strategies have been proposed to address these issues,including physical/chemical adsorption of NaPSs,catalysts to facilitate the rapid conversion of NaPSs,high-conductive materials to promote ion/electron transfer,good sodiophilic Na anode hetero-interface homogenized Na ions flux and three-dimensional porous anode host to buffer the volume expansion of sodium.Heterostructure materials can combine these merits into one material to realize multifunctionality.Herein,the recent development of heterostructure as the host for sulfur cathode and Na anode has been reviewed.First of all,the electrochemical mechanisms of sulfur cathode/sodium anode and principles of heterostructures reinforced Na-S batteries are described.Then,the application of heterostructures in Na-S batteries is comprehensively examined.Finally,the current primary avenues of employing heterostructures in Na-S batteries are summarized.Opinions and prospects are put forward regarding the existing problems in current research,aiming to inspire the design of advanced and improved next-generation Na-S batteries.
