Unsatisfactory conductivity and volume effects have hindered the commercial application of siliconbased materials as advanced anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Herein, nitrogen doped carbon s...Unsatisfactory conductivity and volume effects have hindered the commercial application of siliconbased materials as advanced anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Herein, nitrogen doped carbon silicon matrix composite with atomically dispersed Co sites(Si/Co-N-C) is obtained via the design of the frame structure loaded with nano-components and the multi-element hybrid strategy. Co atoms are uniformly fixed to the N-C frame and tightly packed with nanoscale silicon particles as an activation and protection building block. The mechanism of the N-C framework of loaded metal Co in the Si alloying process is revealed by electrochemical kinetic analysis and ex situ characterization tests.Impressively, the nitrogen-doped Co site activates the intercalation of the outer carbon matrix to supplement the additional capacity. The Co nanoparticles with high conductivity and support enhance the conductivity and structural stability of the composite, accelerating the Li^(+)/Na^(+) diffusion kinetics. Density functional theory(DFT) calculation confirms that the hetero-structure Si/Co-N-C adjusts the electronic structure to obtain good lithium-ion adsorption energy, reduces the Li^(+)/Na^(+) migration energy barrier.This work provides meaningful guidance for the development of high-performance metal/non-metal modified anode materials.展开更多
Due to their tiny size,autonomous motion and functionalize modifications,micro/nanomotors have shown great potential for environmental remediation,biomedicine and micro/nano-engineering.One-dimensional(1D)micro/nanomo...Due to their tiny size,autonomous motion and functionalize modifications,micro/nanomotors have shown great potential for environmental remediation,biomedicine and micro/nano-engineering.One-dimensional(1D)micro/nanomotors combine the characteristics of anisotropy and large aspect ratio of 1D materials with the advantages of functionalization and autonomous motion of micro/nanomotors for revolutionary applications.In this review,we discuss current research progress on 1D micro/nanomotors,including the fabrication methods,driving mechanisms,and recent advances in environmental remediation and biomedical applications,as well as discuss current challenges and possible solutions.With continuous attention and innovation,the advancement of 1D micro/nanomotors will pave the way for the continued development of the micro/nanomotor field.展开更多
Despite the dazzling theoretical capacity,the devasting electrochemical activity of Li_(2)MnO_(3)(LMO)caused by the difficult oxidation of Mn4+impedes its practical application as the lithium-ion battery(LIB)cathode.T...Despite the dazzling theoretical capacity,the devasting electrochemical activity of Li_(2)MnO_(3)(LMO)caused by the difficult oxidation of Mn4+impedes its practical application as the lithium-ion battery(LIB)cathode.The efficacious activation of the Li_(2)MnO_(3) by importing electrochemically active Mn3+ions or morphological engineering is instrumental to its lithium storage activity and structural integrity upon cycling.Herein,we propose a conceptual strategy with metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)as self-sacrificial templates to prepare oxygen-deficient Li_(2)MnO_(3)(O_v-LMO)for exalted lithium storage performance.Attributed to optimized morphological features,LMO materials derived from Mn-BDC(H_(2)BDC=1,4-dicarboxybenzene)delivered superior cycling/rate performances compared with their counterparts derived from Mn-BTC(H_(3)BTC=1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylicacid)and Mn-PTC(H_(4)PTC=pyromellitic acid).Both experimental and theoretical studies elucidate the efficacious activation of primitive LMO materials toward advanced lithium storage by importing oxygen deficiencies.Impressively,O_v-LMO derived from Mn-BDC(O_v-BDC-LMO)delivered intriguing reversible capacities(179.2 mA h g^(-1)at 20 mA g^(-1)after 200 cycles and 100.1 mA h g^(-1)at 80 mA g^(-1)after 300 cycles),which can be attributed to the small particle size that shortens pathways for Li+/electron transport,the enhanced redox activity induced by abundant oxygen vacancies,and the optimized electronic configuration that contributes to the faster lithium diffusivity.This work provides insights into the rational design of LMO by morphological and atomic modulation to direct its activation and practical application as an advanced LIB cathode.展开更多
Lithium–sulfur(Li–S) batteries have high theoretical specific capacity, providing new opportunities for the next generation of secondary battery. Covalent organic framework(COF) as a new porous crystalline material ...Lithium–sulfur(Li–S) batteries have high theoretical specific capacity, providing new opportunities for the next generation of secondary battery. Covalent organic framework(COF) as a new porous crystalline material has been used as the host material in Li–S battery to improve the cell's cycling stability. In this paper, an imine-linked TAPB-PDA-COF was applied as the host material for sulfur loading(60%) in Li–S battery. The TAPB-PDA-COF has a beehive-like morphology with high thermal stability(up to 500 ℃).In the electrochemical experiment, the performance of the composite cathode with acetylene black(AB) and super-P(S-P) as the conductive additives was studied individually. The initial discharge capacity under 0.2 A/g current density was 991 mAh/g and 1357 mAh/g for TAPB-PDA-COF/S@A-B and TAPB-PDACOF/S@S-P, respectively. The better result of S-P based cathode than A-B could be due to the better conductivity of the S-P, as proved by the EIS results. When further increased the current density to 2 A/g,the S-P based composite cathode can still deliver a comparable initial discharge capacity of 630 and 274 mAh/g capacity remained after 940 cycles. This results will inspire researchers develop more suitable conductive additives together with the host materials for high performance Li–S battery.展开更多
Micro/nanomotors have been extensively explored for efficient cancer diagnosis and therapy,as evidenced by significant breakthroughs in the design of micro/nanomotors-based intelligent and comprehensive biomedical pla...Micro/nanomotors have been extensively explored for efficient cancer diagnosis and therapy,as evidenced by significant breakthroughs in the design of micro/nanomotors-based intelligent and comprehensive biomedical platforms.Here,we demonstrate the recent advances of micro/nanomotors in the field of cancer-targeted delivery,diagnosis,and imaging-guided therapy,as well as the challenges and problems faced by micro/nanomotors in clinical applications.The outlook for the future development of micro/nanomotors toward clinical applications is also discussed.We hope to highlight these new advances in micro/nanomotors in the field of cancer diagnosis and therapy,with the ultimate goal of stimulating the successful exploration of intelligent micro/nanomotors for future clinical applications.展开更多
基金Research and Development Plan Project in Key Fields of Guangdong Province (2020B0101030005)Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund of Guangdong Province (2019B1515120027)+1 种基金Scientific Research Innovation Project of Graduate School of South China Normal University (2024KYLX050)Special Funds for the Cultivation of Guangdong College Students’ Scientific and Technological Innovation (“Climbing Program” Special Funds, pdjh2024a109)。
文摘Unsatisfactory conductivity and volume effects have hindered the commercial application of siliconbased materials as advanced anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Herein, nitrogen doped carbon silicon matrix composite with atomically dispersed Co sites(Si/Co-N-C) is obtained via the design of the frame structure loaded with nano-components and the multi-element hybrid strategy. Co atoms are uniformly fixed to the N-C frame and tightly packed with nanoscale silicon particles as an activation and protection building block. The mechanism of the N-C framework of loaded metal Co in the Si alloying process is revealed by electrochemical kinetic analysis and ex situ characterization tests.Impressively, the nitrogen-doped Co site activates the intercalation of the outer carbon matrix to supplement the additional capacity. The Co nanoparticles with high conductivity and support enhance the conductivity and structural stability of the composite, accelerating the Li^(+)/Na^(+) diffusion kinetics. Density functional theory(DFT) calculation confirms that the hetero-structure Si/Co-N-C adjusts the electronic structure to obtain good lithium-ion adsorption energy, reduces the Li^(+)/Na^(+) migration energy barrier.This work provides meaningful guidance for the development of high-performance metal/non-metal modified anode materials.
基金supported by General Project of Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2022A1515010715)Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Project(202102020638)+4 种基金Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province(2017B090917002,2019B1515120027 and 2019A050510038)Research and development plan projects in key areas of Guangdong Province(2020B0101030005)supported by Grant PID2020-118154GB-I00 funded by MCIN/AEI/https://doi.org/10.13039/501100011033,Grant TED2021-132720B-I00,funded by MCIN/AEI/https://doi.org/10.13039/501100011033the European Union“NextGenerationEU”/PRTR(B.J.S)the Community of Madrid[grant number CM/JIN/2021-012(B.J.S)]。
文摘Due to their tiny size,autonomous motion and functionalize modifications,micro/nanomotors have shown great potential for environmental remediation,biomedicine and micro/nano-engineering.One-dimensional(1D)micro/nanomotors combine the characteristics of anisotropy and large aspect ratio of 1D materials with the advantages of functionalization and autonomous motion of micro/nanomotors for revolutionary applications.In this review,we discuss current research progress on 1D micro/nanomotors,including the fabrication methods,driving mechanisms,and recent advances in environmental remediation and biomedical applications,as well as discuss current challenges and possible solutions.With continuous attention and innovation,the advancement of 1D micro/nanomotors will pave the way for the continued development of the micro/nanomotor field.
基金the financial support from the Special Funds for the Cultivation of Guangdong College Students’Scientific and Technological Innovation(“Climbing Program”Special Funds,pdjh2023b0145)the Research and Development Plan Project in Key Fields of Guangdong Province(2020B0101030005)+1 种基金the Applied special project of Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Plan(2017B090917002)the Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund of Guangdong Province(2019B1515120027)。
文摘Despite the dazzling theoretical capacity,the devasting electrochemical activity of Li_(2)MnO_(3)(LMO)caused by the difficult oxidation of Mn4+impedes its practical application as the lithium-ion battery(LIB)cathode.The efficacious activation of the Li_(2)MnO_(3) by importing electrochemically active Mn3+ions or morphological engineering is instrumental to its lithium storage activity and structural integrity upon cycling.Herein,we propose a conceptual strategy with metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)as self-sacrificial templates to prepare oxygen-deficient Li_(2)MnO_(3)(O_v-LMO)for exalted lithium storage performance.Attributed to optimized morphological features,LMO materials derived from Mn-BDC(H_(2)BDC=1,4-dicarboxybenzene)delivered superior cycling/rate performances compared with their counterparts derived from Mn-BTC(H_(3)BTC=1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylicacid)and Mn-PTC(H_(4)PTC=pyromellitic acid).Both experimental and theoretical studies elucidate the efficacious activation of primitive LMO materials toward advanced lithium storage by importing oxygen deficiencies.Impressively,O_v-LMO derived from Mn-BDC(O_v-BDC-LMO)delivered intriguing reversible capacities(179.2 mA h g^(-1)at 20 mA g^(-1)after 200 cycles and 100.1 mA h g^(-1)at 80 mA g^(-1)after 300 cycles),which can be attributed to the small particle size that shortens pathways for Li+/electron transport,the enhanced redox activity induced by abundant oxygen vacancies,and the optimized electronic configuration that contributes to the faster lithium diffusivity.This work provides insights into the rational design of LMO by morphological and atomic modulation to direct its activation and practical application as an advanced LIB cathode.
基金financial aid from the National Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (Grant No. 2016A030310435)Youth Scholars Fundation of South China Normal University (Grant No. 15KJ01)
文摘Lithium–sulfur(Li–S) batteries have high theoretical specific capacity, providing new opportunities for the next generation of secondary battery. Covalent organic framework(COF) as a new porous crystalline material has been used as the host material in Li–S battery to improve the cell's cycling stability. In this paper, an imine-linked TAPB-PDA-COF was applied as the host material for sulfur loading(60%) in Li–S battery. The TAPB-PDA-COF has a beehive-like morphology with high thermal stability(up to 500 ℃).In the electrochemical experiment, the performance of the composite cathode with acetylene black(AB) and super-P(S-P) as the conductive additives was studied individually. The initial discharge capacity under 0.2 A/g current density was 991 mAh/g and 1357 mAh/g for TAPB-PDA-COF/S@A-B and TAPB-PDACOF/S@S-P, respectively. The better result of S-P based cathode than A-B could be due to the better conductivity of the S-P, as proved by the EIS results. When further increased the current density to 2 A/g,the S-P based composite cathode can still deliver a comparable initial discharge capacity of 630 and 274 mAh/g capacity remained after 940 cycles. This results will inspire researchers develop more suitable conductive additives together with the host materials for high performance Li–S battery.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21805096 and 21671071)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province (Nos. 2018A030313358 and 2017A030310432)+3 种基金Characteristic Innovation Projects of Guangdong Ordinary University (No. 2018KTSCX045)Applied Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province (Nos. 2015B010135009 and 2017B090917002)Innovation team project of Guangdong Ordinary University (No. 2015KCXTD005)the great scientific research project of Guangdong Ordinary University (No. 2016KZDXM023)
文摘Micro/nanomotors have been extensively explored for efficient cancer diagnosis and therapy,as evidenced by significant breakthroughs in the design of micro/nanomotors-based intelligent and comprehensive biomedical platforms.Here,we demonstrate the recent advances of micro/nanomotors in the field of cancer-targeted delivery,diagnosis,and imaging-guided therapy,as well as the challenges and problems faced by micro/nanomotors in clinical applications.The outlook for the future development of micro/nanomotors toward clinical applications is also discussed.We hope to highlight these new advances in micro/nanomotors in the field of cancer diagnosis and therapy,with the ultimate goal of stimulating the successful exploration of intelligent micro/nanomotors for future clinical applications.
