Vanadates are a class of the most promising electrochromic materials for displays as their multicolor characteristics.However,the slow switching times and vanadate dissolution issues of recently reported vanadates sig...Vanadates are a class of the most promising electrochromic materials for displays as their multicolor characteristics.However,the slow switching times and vanadate dissolution issues of recently reported vanadates significantly hinder their diverse practical applications.Herein,novel strategies are developed to design electrochemically stable vanadates having rapid switching times.We show that the interlayer spacing is greatly broadened by introducing sodium and lanthanum ions into V_(3)O_(8)interlayers,which facilitates the transportation of cations and enhances the electrochemical kinetics.In addition,a hybrid Zn^(2+)/Na^(+)electrolyte is designed to inhibit vanadate dissolution while significantly accelerating electrochemical kinetics.As a result,our electrochromic displays yield the most rapid switching times in comparison with any reported Zn-vanadate electrochromic displays.It is envisioned that stable vanadate-based electrochromic displays having video speed switching are appearing on the near horizon.展开更多
The number of papers about decavanadate has doubled in the past decade. In the present review, new insights into decavanadate biochemistry, cell biology, and antidiabetic and antitumor activities are described. Decame...The number of papers about decavanadate has doubled in the past decade. In the present review, new insights into decavanadate biochemistry, cell biology, and antidiabetic and antitumor activities are described. Decameric vanadate species (V10) clearly differs from monomeric vanadate (V1), and affects differently calcium pumps, and structure and function of myosin and actin. Only decavanadate inhibits calcium accumulation by calcium pump ATPase, and strongly inhibits actomyosin ATPase activity (IC50 = 1.4 μmol/L, V10), whereas no such ef- fects are detected with V1 up to 150 μmol/L; prevents actin polymerization (IC50 of 68 μmol/L, whereas no effects detected with up to 2 mmol/L V1); and interacts with actin in a way that induces cysteine oxidation and vanadate reduction to vanadyl. Moreover, in vivo decavanadate toxicity studies have revealed that acute exposure to polyoxovanadate induces different changes in antioxidant enzymes and oxidative stress parameters, in comparison with vanadate. In vitro studies have clearly demonstrated that mitochondrial oxygen consumption is strongly affected by decavanadate (IC50, 0.1 μmol/L); perhaps the most relevant biological effect. Finally, decavanadate (100 μmol/L) increases rat adipocyte glucose accumulation more potently than several vanadium complexes. Preliminary studies sug- gest that decavanadate does not have similar effects in human adipocytes. Although decavanadate can be a useful biochemical tool, further studies must be carried out before it can be conf irmed that decavanadate and its complexes can be used as anticancer or antidiabetic agents.展开更多
Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have their unique advantages of cost efficiency,high safety,and environmental friendliness.However,challenges facing the cathode materials include whether they can remain ...Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have their unique advantages of cost efficiency,high safety,and environmental friendliness.However,challenges facing the cathode materials include whether they can remain chemically stable in aqueous electrolyte and provide a robust structure for the storage of Zn2+.Here,we report on H11Al2V6O23.2@graphene(HAVO@G)with exceptionally large layer spacing of(001)plane(13.36?).The graphene-wrapped structure can keep the structure stable during discharge/charge process,thereby promoting the inhibition of the dissolution of elements in the aqueous electrolyte.While used as cathode for AZIBs,HAVO@G electrode delivers ideal rate performance(reversible capacity of 305.4,276.6,230.0,201.7,180.6 mAh g?1 at current densities between 1 and 10 A g?1).Remarkably,the electrode exhibits excellent and stable cycling stability even at a high loading mass of^15.7 mg cm?2,with an ideal reversible capacity of 131.7 mAh g?1 after 400 cycles at 2 A g?1.展开更多
Ammonium vanadate with bronze structure(NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10))is a promising cathode material for zinc-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity and low cost.However,the extraction of NH^(+)_(4) at a high voltage du...Ammonium vanadate with bronze structure(NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10))is a promising cathode material for zinc-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity and low cost.However,the extraction of NH^(+)_(4) at a high voltage during charge/discharge processes leads to irreversible reaction and structure degradation.In this work,partial NH^(+)_(4) ions were pre-removed from NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) through heat treatment;NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) nanosheets were directly grown on carbon cloth through hydrothermal method.Defi-cient NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)(denoted as NVO),with enlarged interlayer spacing,facilitated fast zinc ions transport and high storage capacity and ensured the highly reversible electrochemical reaction and the good stability of layered structure.The NVO nanosheets delivered a high specific capac-ity of 457 mAh g^(−1) at a current density of 100 mA g^(−1) and a capacity retention of 81%over 1000 cycles at 2 A g^(−1).The initial Coulombic efficiency of NVO could reach up to 97%compared to 85%of NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) and maintain almost 100%during cycling,indicating the high reaction reversibility in NVO electrode.展开更多
Due to the intrinsic advantages of nontoxicity, low-cost, and abundant resource of metallic zinc, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted universal interest [1,2]. Tremendous cathode materials have been explo...Due to the intrinsic advantages of nontoxicity, low-cost, and abundant resource of metallic zinc, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted universal interest [1,2]. Tremendous cathode materials have been exploited in aqueous ZIBs, such as manganese-based materials [3-11], Co-based materials [12,13] and vanadium-based materials [14-21].展开更多
It is urgent to develop high-performance cathode materials for the emerging aqueous zinc-ion batteries with a facile strategy and optimize the related components.Herein,a Ca0.23V2O5·0.95 H2O nanobelt cathode mate...It is urgent to develop high-performance cathode materials for the emerging aqueous zinc-ion batteries with a facile strategy and optimize the related components.Herein,a Ca0.23V2O5·0.95 H2O nanobelt cathode material with a rather large interlayer spacing of 13.0 A is prepared via a one-step hydrothermal approach.The battery with this cathode material and 3 M Zn(CF3SO3)2 electrolyte displays high specific capacity(355.2 mAh g^(-1) at 0.2 A g^(-1)),great rate capability(240.8 mAh g^(-1) at 5 A g^(-1)),and excellent cyclability(97.7% capacity retention over 2000 cycles).Such superior performances are ascribed to fast electrochemical kinetics,outstanding electrode/electrolyte interface stability,and nearly dendrite-free characteristic.Instead,when ZnSO4 or Zn(ClO4)2 is used to replace Zn(CF3SO3)2,the electrochemical performances become much inferior,due to the slow electrochemical kinetics,inhomogeneous Zn stripping/plating process,and the formation of large dendrites and byproducts.This work not only discloses a high-performance cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries but also offers a reference for the choice of electrolyte salt.展开更多
Given the advantages of being abundant in resources,environmental benign and highly safe,rechargeable zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)enter the global spotlight for their potential utilization in large-scale energy storage.De...Given the advantages of being abundant in resources,environmental benign and highly safe,rechargeable zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)enter the global spotlight for their potential utilization in large-scale energy storage.Despite their preliminary success,zinc-ion storage that is able to deliver capacity>400 mAh g^-1 remains a great challenge.Here,we demonstrate the viability of NH4V4O10(NVO)as high-capacity cathode that breaks through the bottleneck of ZIBs in limited capacity.The first-principles calculations reveal that layered NVO is a good host to provide fast Zn^2+ions diffusion channel along its[010]direction in the interlayer space.On the other hand,to further enhance Zn^2+ion intercalation kinetics and long-term cycling stability,a three-dimensional(3D)flower-like architecture that is self-assembled by NVO nanobelts(3D-NVO)is rationally designed and fabricated through a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method.As a result,such 3D-NVO cathode possesses high capacity(485 mAh g^-1)and superior long-term cycling performance(3000 times)at 10 A g^-1(~50 s to full discharge/charge).Additionally,based on the excellent 3D-NVO cathode,a quasi-solid-state ZIB with capacity of 378 mAh g^-1is developed.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)are deemed as the idea option for large-scale energy storage systems owing to many alluring merits including low manufacture cost,environmental friendliness,and high operations safety.H...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)are deemed as the idea option for large-scale energy storage systems owing to many alluring merits including low manufacture cost,environmental friendliness,and high operations safety.However,to develop high-performance cathode is still significant for practical application of ZIBs.Herein,Ba_(0.23)V_(2)O_(5)·1.1H_(2)O(BaVO)nanobelts were fabricated as cathode materials of ZIBs by a typical hydrothermal synthesis method.Benefiting from the increased interlayer distance of 1.31 nm by Ba2+ and H2O pre-intercalated,the obtained BaVO nanobelts showed an excellent initial discharge capacity of 378 mAh·g^(-1) at 0.1 A·g^(-1),a great rate performance(e.g.,172 mAh·g^(-1) at 5 A·g^(-1)),and a superior capacity retention(93% after 2000 cycles at 5 A·g^(-1)).展开更多
Results of the direct current (DC) Electrical Conductivity, thermoelectric power and Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) of CdO substituted PbO-V2O5 glass system are reported. Conduction in these glasses is found to be elec...Results of the direct current (DC) Electrical Conductivity, thermoelectric power and Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) of CdO substituted PbO-V2O5 glass system are reported. Conduction in these glasses is found to be electronic and the hoping of polaron seems to be the dominant process in the transport mechanism. There is a remarkable decrease in the activation energy for conduction in the annealed and devitrified samples when compared to their amorphous counter parts. It is observed that there is remarkable improvement in the conductivity of the crystalline samples when compared to their amorphous counter parts. The thermoelectric power measurements indicates that the amorphous samples are n-type at room temperature where as the crystalline samples are p-type at room temperature. In crystalline samples the hyperfine structure is nearly smeared out and a relatively broad line with an isotropic g value characterizes the spectra.展开更多
Anabaena variabilis ATCC 29413 has two distinct nitrogenases that function in heterocysts, a conventional Mo-nitrogenase and an alternative V-nitrogenase. Synthesis of these two enzymes was repressed in cells growing ...Anabaena variabilis ATCC 29413 has two distinct nitrogenases that function in heterocysts, a conventional Mo-nitrogenase and an alternative V-nitrogenase. Synthesis of these two enzymes was repressed in cells growing with a source of fixed nitrogen, such as ammonium;however, the V-nitrogenase was also repressed by Mo. Expression of the V-nitrogenase which was not affected by V and expression of the Mo-nitrogenase was not affected by the presence or absence of either Mo or V. In the absence of both Mo and V in an environment lacking fixed nitrogen, cells became starved for both metals;however, low levels of nitrogen fixation and slow growth persisted. A mutant lacking the V-nitrogenase was still able to grow very slowly in Mo-and V-free medium;however, loss of the Mo-nitrogenase in a nifDK1 mutant abolished the residual growth, suggesting that only the Mo-nitrogenase functioned under these conditions to support slow growth. The addition of vanadate, molybdate, or tungstate, which is transported by the molybdate transporter, to cells starved for these metals resulted in an increase in nitrogenase activity within two hours after the addition of the metal and this increase required new protein synthesis. While tungstate functioned about as well as vanadate in supporting acetylene reduction, the cells were not able to grow any better with tungstate than with no added metal. A mutant lacking the V-nitrogenase showed no increase in nitrogenase activity upon addition of tungstate, suggesting that the V-nitrogenase was able to incorporate tungstate. Tungstate was able to substitute for molybdate in repressing transcription of a Mo-transport gene, but it did not repress transcription of the vnfH gene, which was repressed by Mo. The availability of Mo and V plays an important role in controlling whether the Mo-or the V-nitrogenase is used for nitrogen fixation.展开更多
Recently,an environmentally friendly electrolysis process of soluble vanadates is proposed and successfully confirmed for V_(2)O_(3) extraction.In this paper,the solubilities of various vanadates(i.e.NaVO_(3),Na_(4)V_...Recently,an environmentally friendly electrolysis process of soluble vanadates is proposed and successfully confirmed for V_(2)O_(3) extraction.In this paper,the solubilities of various vanadates(i.e.NaVO_(3),Na_(4)V_(2)O_(7) and Na_(3)VO_(4))in NaCl molten salt are measured.The dependences of V_(2)O_(3) extraction on vanadate form,anode material and molten salt system are studied.A long-term electrolysis is carried out.The result indicates that the solubilities of all vanadates are high and meet electrolytic requirements.Compared to Na_(4)V_(2)O_(7) and Na_(3)VO_(4),NaVO_(3) exhibits larger current efficiency and lower electricity consumption.By using SnO_(2) anode instead of graphite anode,the current efficiency of NaVO_(3) electrolysis can be increased to 58.1%and carbon pollution is avoided at 700℃.The extraction rate of V_(2)O_(3) reaches 81.3%after long-term electrolysis of 51 h.This work optimizes the electrochemical preparation process of V_(2)O_(3) from various vanadates and contributes to the improvement of current efficiency and extraction rate.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have great prospects for widespread application in massive scale energy storage. By virtue of the multivalent state, open frame structure and high theoretical specific capacity, vanad...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have great prospects for widespread application in massive scale energy storage. By virtue of the multivalent state, open frame structure and high theoretical specific capacity, vanadium (V)-based compounds are a kind of the most developmental potential cathode materials for ZIBs. However, the slow kinetics caused by low conductivity and the capacity degradation caused by material dissolution still need to be addressed for large-scale applications. Therefore, sodium vanadate Na_(2)V_(6)O_(16)·3H_(2)O (NVO) was chosen as a model material, and was modified with alumina coating through simple mixing and stirring methods. After Al_(2)O_(3) coating modification, the rate capability and long-cycle stability of Zn//NVO@Al_(2)O_(3) battery have been significantly improved. The discharge specific capacity of NVO@Al_(2)O_(3) reach up to 228 mAh/g (at 4 A/g), with a capacity reservation rate of approximately 68% after 1000 cycles, and the Coulombic efficiency (CE) is close to 100%. As a comparison, the capacity reservation rate of Zn//NVO battery is only 27.7%. Its superior electrochemical performance is mainly attributed to the Al2O3 coating layer, which can increase zinc-ion conductivity of the material surface, and to some extent inhibit the dissolution of NVO, making the structure stable and improving the cyclic stability of the material. This paper offers new prospects for the development of cathode coating materials for ZIBs.展开更多
Although spatial charge separation between different facets of semiconductor crystals has been recognized as a general strategy in photocatalysis, the vital role of crystal morphology symmetry in charge separation pro...Although spatial charge separation between different facets of semiconductor crystals has been recognized as a general strategy in photocatalysis, the vital role of crystal morphology symmetry in charge separation properties still remains elusive. Herein,taking monoclinic bismuth vanadate(BiVO_(4)) as a platform, we found distinct charge separation difference via rationally tailoring the morphology symmetry from octahedral to truncated octahedral crystals. For octahedral BiVO_(4), photogenerated electrons and holes can be separated between edges and quasi-equivalent facets. However, as for truncated octahedral crystals,photogenerated electrons tend to transfer to {010} facets while photogenerated holes prefer to accumulate on {120} facets, thus realizing the spatial separation of photogenerated charge between different facets. Morphology tailoring of BiVO_(4) crystals leads to a significantly improved photogenerated charge separation efficiency and photocatalytic water oxidation activity. The built-in electric field for driving the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes is considered to be modulated by tuning the morphology symmetry of BiVO_(4) crystals. This work discloses the significant roles of morphology symmetry in photogenerated charge separation and facilitates the rational design of artificial photocatalysts.展开更多
Ammonium vanadate compounds featuring large capacity,superior rate capability and light weight are regarded as promising cathode materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs).However,the controllable synthesis of de...Ammonium vanadate compounds featuring large capacity,superior rate capability and light weight are regarded as promising cathode materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs).However,the controllable synthesis of desired ammonium vanadates remains a challenge.Herein,various ammonium vanadate compounds were successfully prepared by taking advantage of ethylene glycol(EG)regulated polyolreduction strategy and solvent effect via hydrothermal reaction.The morphology and crystalline phase of resultant products show an evolution from dendritic(NH_(4))_(2)V_(6)O_(16)to rod-like NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)and finally to lamellar(NH4)2V4O9 as increasing the amount of EG.Specifically,the NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)product exhibits a high initial capacity of 427.5 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g and stable cycling with a capacity retention of 90.4%after 5000 cycles at 10 A/g.The relatively excellent electrochemical performances of NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)can be ascribed to the stable open-framework layered structure,favorable(001)interplanar spacing,and peculiar rod-like morphology,which are beneficial to the highly reversible Zn^(2+)storage behaviors.This work offers a unique way for the rational design of high-performance cathode materials for AZIBs.展开更多
Photoelectrochemical(PEC)technology is considered to be a promising approach for solar-driven hydrogen production with zero emissions.Bismuth vanadate(BiVO_(4))is a kind of photocatalytic material with strong photoact...Photoelectrochemical(PEC)technology is considered to be a promising approach for solar-driven hydrogen production with zero emissions.Bismuth vanadate(BiVO_(4))is a kind of photocatalytic material with strong photoactivity in the visible light region and appropriate band gap for PEC water splitting.However,the solar-to-hydrogen efficiency(STH)of BiVO_(4)is far away from the 10%target needed for practical application due to its poor charge separation ability.Therefore,this review attempts to summarize the strategies for improving the photocurrent density and especially hydrogen production of BiVO_(4)materials through PEC techniques in the last three years,such as doping nonmetal and metal elements,depositing noble metals,constructing heterojunctions,coupling with carbon and metalorganic framework(MOF)materials to further enhance the PEC performance of BiVO_(4)photoanode.This review aims to serve as a general guideline to fabricate highly efficient BiVO_(4)-based materials for PEC water splitting.展开更多
The effects of vanadate on human erythrocyte membrane have been investigated with stopped-flow and equilibrium fluorescence quenching techniques. The equilibrium study showed a half-quenching concentration (K<sub&g...The effects of vanadate on human erythrocyte membrane have been investigated with stopped-flow and equilibrium fluorescence quenching techniques. The equilibrium study showed a half-quenching concentration (K<sub>1/2</sub>) of 0.27 mmol·L<sup>-1</sup>. The stopped-flow experiment exhibited a fast rise (t<sub>1、2</sub><sup>f</sup>～1s) and a slow drop (t<sub>1/2</sub><sup>s</sup> 1～2 min) in fluorescence. Based on the results and that from the across membrane transport of vanadate, a kinetic model is proposed which suggests that the membrane proteins experience a series of conformational changes before and during the quenching of the intrinsic fluorescence. These changes are induced mainly by three kinds of interactions: （i） the long-distance, non-specific interaction between the vanadate and the erythrocyte membrane surface, （ⅱ） the charge interaction between the vanadate and parts of the membrane proteins, and（ⅲ） the binding of the vanadate to some membrane proteins.展开更多
Aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion battery(ZIB)is considered to be a potential energy storage system for large-scale applications due to its environmental friendliness,high safety,and low cost.However,it remains challengin...Aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion battery(ZIB)is considered to be a potential energy storage system for large-scale applications due to its environmental friendliness,high safety,and low cost.However,it remains challenging to develop suitable cathode materials with high specific capacity and long-term cyclic stability.Herein,we have fabricated freestanding Sr0.19V2O51.3H2O/carbon nanotubes(SrVO/CNTs)composite films with different mass ratios by incorporating SrVO into CNTs network.The synthesized SrVO possesses a large interlayer spacing of 1.31 nm,which facilitates Zn(2+)diffusion.Furthermore,the SrVO/CNTs composite film with conductive network structure promotes electron transfer and ensures good contact between SrVO and CNTs during the long-term cycling process.As a result,the battery based on the SrVO/CNTs composite cathode with a mass ratio of 7:3 delivers a specific capacity of 326 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 A·g^(-1)and 145 mAh·g^(-1)at 5 A·g^(-1),demonstrating a high capacity and excellent rate capability.Remarkably,the assembled ZIB shows good capacity retention of 91%even after ultra-long cycling for 7500 cycles at a high current rate of 5 Ag^(-1).More importantly,the battery also delivers a high energy density and power density,as 290 Wh·kg^(-1)at 125 W·kg^(-1)(0.1 A·g^(-1)),or 115 Wh·kg^(-1)at 6078 W·kg^(-1)(5 Ag^(-1)).The results demonstrate that the SrVO/CNTs composite is a promising cathode toward large-scale energy storage applications.展开更多
The aim of this research was to investigate the luminescent behavior of ultra-small Eu3+-activated phosphate and vanadate nanoparticles in the presence of pesticides.Nanoparticles have an average diameter of approxima...The aim of this research was to investigate the luminescent behavior of ultra-small Eu3+-activated phosphate and vanadate nanoparticles in the presence of pesticides.Nanoparticles have an average diameter of approximately 2 nm with a narrow size distribution.The monazite crystal structure of phosphate-based particles(space group P121/n1)and single tetragonal zircon-type structure of vanadate-based particles(space group of I41/amd)have been confirmed using X-ray diffraction measurements.All synthesized Eu3+-activated colloidal nanoparticles show sharp emission peaks in the red spectral region.Photoluminescence measurements revealed emission quenching upon addition of millimolar concentrations of following pesticides:4-Chloro-2-methyl-phenoxyacetic acid(MCPA),2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(2,4-D)and N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine(Glyphosate).In both phosphate and vanadate-based colloidal nanoparticles luminescence quenching is more evident in the presence of 2,4-D pesticide with the lowest limit of detection(0.7μM)obtained for phosphate-based nanoparticles.展开更多
Lithium ion batteries(LIBs)that can be operated under extended temperature range hold significant application potentials.Here in this work,we successfully synthesized Co2V2O7 electrode with rich porosity from a facile...Lithium ion batteries(LIBs)that can be operated under extended temperature range hold significant application potentials.Here in this work,we successfully synthesized Co2V2O7 electrode with rich porosity from a facile hydrothermal and combustion process.When applied as anode for LIBs,the electrode displayed excellent stability and rate performance in a wide range of temperatures.Remarkably,a stable capacity of 206 mAhg 1 was retained after cycling at a high current density of 10 A·g-1 for 6,000 cycles at room temperature(25℃).And even when tested under extreme conditions,i.e.,-20 and 60℃,the battery still maintained its remarkable stability and rate capability.For example,at-20℃,a capacity of 633 mAh·g 1 was retained after 50 cycles at 0.1 A·g 1;and even after cycling at 60℃ at 10 A·g-1 for 1,000 cycles,a reversible capacity of 885 mAh·g-1 can be achieved.We believe the development of such electrode material will fciliate progress of the next-generation LIBs with wide operating windows.展开更多
Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries have attracted extensive interest because of low cost and high safety.However,the relationship between structure change of cathode and the zinc ion storage mechanism is still co...Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries have attracted extensive interest because of low cost and high safety.However,the relationship between structure change of cathode and the zinc ion storage mechanism is still complex and challenging.Herein,open-structured ferric vanadate(Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13))has been developed as cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries.Intriguingly,two zinc ion storage mechanism can be observed simultaneously for the Fe2V4O13 electrode,i.e.,classical intercalation/deintercalation storage mechanism in the tunnel structure of Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13),and reversible phase transformation from ferric vanadate to zinc vanadate,which is verified by combined studies using various in-situ and ex-situ techniques.As a result,the Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13) cathode delivers a high discharge capacity of 380 mAh/g at 0.2 A/g,and stable cyclic performance up to 1000 cycles at 10 A/g in the operating window of 0.2-1.6 V with 2 mol/L Zn(CF_(3)SO_(3))_(2) aqueous solution.Moreover,the assembled Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13)//Zn flexible quasi-solid-state battery also exhibits a relatively high mechanical strength and good cycling stability.The findings reveal a new perspective of zinc ion storage mechanism for Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13),which may also be applicable to other vanadate cathodes,providing a new direction for the investigation and design of zinc-ion batteries.展开更多
基金The authors acknowledge the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62105185,62375157,52002196)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2022A1515011516)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2020QF084)Shandong Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program(Overseas,2022HWYQ-021)the Open Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-Cycle Safety for Composite Structures,Guangxi University(2022GXYSOF06).
文摘Vanadates are a class of the most promising electrochromic materials for displays as their multicolor characteristics.However,the slow switching times and vanadate dissolution issues of recently reported vanadates significantly hinder their diverse practical applications.Herein,novel strategies are developed to design electrochemically stable vanadates having rapid switching times.We show that the interlayer spacing is greatly broadened by introducing sodium and lanthanum ions into V_(3)O_(8)interlayers,which facilitates the transportation of cations and enhances the electrochemical kinetics.In addition,a hybrid Zn^(2+)/Na^(+)electrolyte is designed to inhibit vanadate dissolution while significantly accelerating electrochemical kinetics.As a result,our electrochromic displays yield the most rapid switching times in comparison with any reported Zn-vanadate electrochromic displays.It is envisioned that stable vanadate-based electrochromic displays having video speed switching are appearing on the near horizon.
文摘The number of papers about decavanadate has doubled in the past decade. In the present review, new insights into decavanadate biochemistry, cell biology, and antidiabetic and antitumor activities are described. Decameric vanadate species (V10) clearly differs from monomeric vanadate (V1), and affects differently calcium pumps, and structure and function of myosin and actin. Only decavanadate inhibits calcium accumulation by calcium pump ATPase, and strongly inhibits actomyosin ATPase activity (IC50 = 1.4 μmol/L, V10), whereas no such ef- fects are detected with V1 up to 150 μmol/L; prevents actin polymerization (IC50 of 68 μmol/L, whereas no effects detected with up to 2 mmol/L V1); and interacts with actin in a way that induces cysteine oxidation and vanadate reduction to vanadyl. Moreover, in vivo decavanadate toxicity studies have revealed that acute exposure to polyoxovanadate induces different changes in antioxidant enzymes and oxidative stress parameters, in comparison with vanadate. In vitro studies have clearly demonstrated that mitochondrial oxygen consumption is strongly affected by decavanadate (IC50, 0.1 μmol/L); perhaps the most relevant biological effect. Finally, decavanadate (100 μmol/L) increases rat adipocyte glucose accumulation more potently than several vanadium complexes. Preliminary studies sug- gest that decavanadate does not have similar effects in human adipocytes. Although decavanadate can be a useful biochemical tool, further studies must be carried out before it can be conf irmed that decavanadate and its complexes can be used as anticancer or antidiabetic agents.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51972346,51932011,51802356,and 51872334)Innovation-Driven Project of Central South University(No.2018CX004).
文摘Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have their unique advantages of cost efficiency,high safety,and environmental friendliness.However,challenges facing the cathode materials include whether they can remain chemically stable in aqueous electrolyte and provide a robust structure for the storage of Zn2+.Here,we report on H11Al2V6O23.2@graphene(HAVO@G)with exceptionally large layer spacing of(001)plane(13.36?).The graphene-wrapped structure can keep the structure stable during discharge/charge process,thereby promoting the inhibition of the dissolution of elements in the aqueous electrolyte.While used as cathode for AZIBs,HAVO@G electrode delivers ideal rate performance(reversible capacity of 305.4,276.6,230.0,201.7,180.6 mAh g?1 at current densities between 1 and 10 A g?1).Remarkably,the electrode exhibits excellent and stable cycling stability even at a high loading mass of^15.7 mg cm?2,with an ideal reversible capacity of 131.7 mAh g?1 after 400 cycles at 2 A g?1.
基金This work was supported by the National Science Foundation(CBET-1803256)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51772267)+3 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB0401501)the Key R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.2020C01004)The author acknowledges the financial support from China Scholarship Council(No.201906320198)2019 Zhejiang University Academic Award for Outstanding Doctoral Candidates.
文摘Ammonium vanadate with bronze structure(NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10))is a promising cathode material for zinc-ion batteries due to its high specific capacity and low cost.However,the extraction of NH^(+)_(4) at a high voltage during charge/discharge processes leads to irreversible reaction and structure degradation.In this work,partial NH^(+)_(4) ions were pre-removed from NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) through heat treatment;NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) nanosheets were directly grown on carbon cloth through hydrothermal method.Defi-cient NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)(denoted as NVO),with enlarged interlayer spacing,facilitated fast zinc ions transport and high storage capacity and ensured the highly reversible electrochemical reaction and the good stability of layered structure.The NVO nanosheets delivered a high specific capac-ity of 457 mAh g^(−1) at a current density of 100 mA g^(−1) and a capacity retention of 81%over 1000 cycles at 2 A g^(−1).The initial Coulombic efficiency of NVO could reach up to 97%compared to 85%of NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) and maintain almost 100%during cycling,indicating the high reaction reversibility in NVO electrode.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 51802356, 51872334 and 51572299)Innovation-Driven Project of Central South University (No. 2018CX004)
文摘Due to the intrinsic advantages of nontoxicity, low-cost, and abundant resource of metallic zinc, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted universal interest [1,2]. Tremendous cathode materials have been exploited in aqueous ZIBs, such as manganese-based materials [3-11], Co-based materials [12,13] and vanadium-based materials [14-21].
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51902165)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No. BK20170917)+2 种基金the Scientific Research Foundation for High-Level Talents of Nanjing Forestry University (No. GXL2016023)the Program of High-Level Talents in Six Industries of Jiangsu Province (No. XCL-040)the Jiangsu Specially-Appointed Professor Program。
文摘It is urgent to develop high-performance cathode materials for the emerging aqueous zinc-ion batteries with a facile strategy and optimize the related components.Herein,a Ca0.23V2O5·0.95 H2O nanobelt cathode material with a rather large interlayer spacing of 13.0 A is prepared via a one-step hydrothermal approach.The battery with this cathode material and 3 M Zn(CF3SO3)2 electrolyte displays high specific capacity(355.2 mAh g^(-1) at 0.2 A g^(-1)),great rate capability(240.8 mAh g^(-1) at 5 A g^(-1)),and excellent cyclability(97.7% capacity retention over 2000 cycles).Such superior performances are ascribed to fast electrochemical kinetics,outstanding electrode/electrolyte interface stability,and nearly dendrite-free characteristic.Instead,when ZnSO4 or Zn(ClO4)2 is used to replace Zn(CF3SO3)2,the electrochemical performances become much inferior,due to the slow electrochemical kinetics,inhomogeneous Zn stripping/plating process,and the formation of large dendrites and byproducts.This work not only discloses a high-performance cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries but also offers a reference for the choice of electrolyte salt.
基金the National Key R&D Research Program of China(Grant No.2018YFB0905400)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51622210,51872277,51802007,21606003,51972067,51802044,51672193,51420105002,51920105004,and U1910210)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WK2060140026)Guangdong Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar(Grant No.2019B151502039)the DNL Cooperation Fund,CAS(DNL180310)Opening Project of CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion.
文摘Given the advantages of being abundant in resources,environmental benign and highly safe,rechargeable zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)enter the global spotlight for their potential utilization in large-scale energy storage.Despite their preliminary success,zinc-ion storage that is able to deliver capacity>400 mAh g^-1 remains a great challenge.Here,we demonstrate the viability of NH4V4O10(NVO)as high-capacity cathode that breaks through the bottleneck of ZIBs in limited capacity.The first-principles calculations reveal that layered NVO is a good host to provide fast Zn^2+ions diffusion channel along its[010]direction in the interlayer space.On the other hand,to further enhance Zn^2+ion intercalation kinetics and long-term cycling stability,a three-dimensional(3D)flower-like architecture that is self-assembled by NVO nanobelts(3D-NVO)is rationally designed and fabricated through a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method.As a result,such 3D-NVO cathode possesses high capacity(485 mAh g^-1)and superior long-term cycling performance(3000 times)at 10 A g^-1(~50 s to full discharge/charge).Additionally,based on the excellent 3D-NVO cathode,a quasi-solid-state ZIB with capacity of 378 mAh g^-1is developed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21905037)the Doctoral research startup fund of Liaoning Province,China(No.2020-BS-066)+2 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2020M670719)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3132019328)the financial support from China Scholarship Council(CSC).
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)are deemed as the idea option for large-scale energy storage systems owing to many alluring merits including low manufacture cost,environmental friendliness,and high operations safety.However,to develop high-performance cathode is still significant for practical application of ZIBs.Herein,Ba_(0.23)V_(2)O_(5)·1.1H_(2)O(BaVO)nanobelts were fabricated as cathode materials of ZIBs by a typical hydrothermal synthesis method.Benefiting from the increased interlayer distance of 1.31 nm by Ba2+ and H2O pre-intercalated,the obtained BaVO nanobelts showed an excellent initial discharge capacity of 378 mAh·g^(-1) at 0.1 A·g^(-1),a great rate performance(e.g.,172 mAh·g^(-1) at 5 A·g^(-1)),and a superior capacity retention(93% after 2000 cycles at 5 A·g^(-1)).
文摘Results of the direct current (DC) Electrical Conductivity, thermoelectric power and Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) of CdO substituted PbO-V2O5 glass system are reported. Conduction in these glasses is found to be electronic and the hoping of polaron seems to be the dominant process in the transport mechanism. There is a remarkable decrease in the activation energy for conduction in the annealed and devitrified samples when compared to their amorphous counter parts. It is observed that there is remarkable improvement in the conductivity of the crystalline samples when compared to their amorphous counter parts. The thermoelectric power measurements indicates that the amorphous samples are n-type at room temperature where as the crystalline samples are p-type at room temperature. In crystalline samples the hyperfine structure is nearly smeared out and a relatively broad line with an isotropic g value characterizes the spectra.
文摘Anabaena variabilis ATCC 29413 has two distinct nitrogenases that function in heterocysts, a conventional Mo-nitrogenase and an alternative V-nitrogenase. Synthesis of these two enzymes was repressed in cells growing with a source of fixed nitrogen, such as ammonium;however, the V-nitrogenase was also repressed by Mo. Expression of the V-nitrogenase which was not affected by V and expression of the Mo-nitrogenase was not affected by the presence or absence of either Mo or V. In the absence of both Mo and V in an environment lacking fixed nitrogen, cells became starved for both metals;however, low levels of nitrogen fixation and slow growth persisted. A mutant lacking the V-nitrogenase was still able to grow very slowly in Mo-and V-free medium;however, loss of the Mo-nitrogenase in a nifDK1 mutant abolished the residual growth, suggesting that only the Mo-nitrogenase functioned under these conditions to support slow growth. The addition of vanadate, molybdate, or tungstate, which is transported by the molybdate transporter, to cells starved for these metals resulted in an increase in nitrogenase activity within two hours after the addition of the metal and this increase required new protein synthesis. While tungstate functioned about as well as vanadate in supporting acetylene reduction, the cells were not able to grow any better with tungstate than with no added metal. A mutant lacking the V-nitrogenase showed no increase in nitrogenase activity upon addition of tungstate, suggesting that the V-nitrogenase was able to incorporate tungstate. Tungstate was able to substitute for molybdate in repressing transcription of a Mo-transport gene, but it did not repress transcription of the vnfH gene, which was repressed by Mo. The availability of Mo and V plays an important role in controlling whether the Mo-or the V-nitrogenase is used for nitrogen fixation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51725401)Open Projects of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy (41616013)。
文摘Recently,an environmentally friendly electrolysis process of soluble vanadates is proposed and successfully confirmed for V_(2)O_(3) extraction.In this paper,the solubilities of various vanadates(i.e.NaVO_(3),Na_(4)V_(2)O_(7) and Na_(3)VO_(4))in NaCl molten salt are measured.The dependences of V_(2)O_(3) extraction on vanadate form,anode material and molten salt system are studied.A long-term electrolysis is carried out.The result indicates that the solubilities of all vanadates are high and meet electrolytic requirements.Compared to Na_(4)V_(2)O_(7) and Na_(3)VO_(4),NaVO_(3) exhibits larger current efficiency and lower electricity consumption.By using SnO_(2) anode instead of graphite anode,the current efficiency of NaVO_(3) electrolysis can be increased to 58.1%and carbon pollution is avoided at 700℃.The extraction rate of V_(2)O_(3) reaches 81.3%after long-term electrolysis of 51 h.This work optimizes the electrochemical preparation process of V_(2)O_(3) from various vanadates and contributes to the improvement of current efficiency and extraction rate.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52122209,52111530050,51772147,and 12174270)the Cultivation Program for“Excellent Doctoral Dissertation”of Nanjing Tech University.
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have great prospects for widespread application in massive scale energy storage. By virtue of the multivalent state, open frame structure and high theoretical specific capacity, vanadium (V)-based compounds are a kind of the most developmental potential cathode materials for ZIBs. However, the slow kinetics caused by low conductivity and the capacity degradation caused by material dissolution still need to be addressed for large-scale applications. Therefore, sodium vanadate Na_(2)V_(6)O_(16)·3H_(2)O (NVO) was chosen as a model material, and was modified with alumina coating through simple mixing and stirring methods. After Al_(2)O_(3) coating modification, the rate capability and long-cycle stability of Zn//NVO@Al_(2)O_(3) battery have been significantly improved. The discharge specific capacity of NVO@Al_(2)O_(3) reach up to 228 mAh/g (at 4 A/g), with a capacity reservation rate of approximately 68% after 1000 cycles, and the Coulombic efficiency (CE) is close to 100%. As a comparison, the capacity reservation rate of Zn//NVO battery is only 27.7%. Its superior electrochemical performance is mainly attributed to the Al2O3 coating layer, which can increase zinc-ion conductivity of the material surface, and to some extent inhibit the dissolution of NVO, making the structure stable and improving the cyclic stability of the material. This paper offers new prospects for the development of cathode coating materials for ZIBs.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFA1502300)by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (20720220011)+3 种基金conducted by the Fundamental Research Center of Artificial Photosynthesis (FReCAP)financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22088102)the support from National Natural Science Foundation of China (22090033, 22272165)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences and the National Youth Talent Support Program。
文摘Although spatial charge separation between different facets of semiconductor crystals has been recognized as a general strategy in photocatalysis, the vital role of crystal morphology symmetry in charge separation properties still remains elusive. Herein,taking monoclinic bismuth vanadate(BiVO_(4)) as a platform, we found distinct charge separation difference via rationally tailoring the morphology symmetry from octahedral to truncated octahedral crystals. For octahedral BiVO_(4), photogenerated electrons and holes can be separated between edges and quasi-equivalent facets. However, as for truncated octahedral crystals,photogenerated electrons tend to transfer to {010} facets while photogenerated holes prefer to accumulate on {120} facets, thus realizing the spatial separation of photogenerated charge between different facets. Morphology tailoring of BiVO_(4) crystals leads to a significantly improved photogenerated charge separation efficiency and photocatalytic water oxidation activity. The built-in electric field for driving the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes is considered to be modulated by tuning the morphology symmetry of BiVO_(4) crystals. This work discloses the significant roles of morphology symmetry in photogenerated charge separation and facilitates the rational design of artificial photocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22005172)Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(No.2023NSFSC1124)Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(No.202201AU070151).
文摘Ammonium vanadate compounds featuring large capacity,superior rate capability and light weight are regarded as promising cathode materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries(AZIBs).However,the controllable synthesis of desired ammonium vanadates remains a challenge.Herein,various ammonium vanadate compounds were successfully prepared by taking advantage of ethylene glycol(EG)regulated polyolreduction strategy and solvent effect via hydrothermal reaction.The morphology and crystalline phase of resultant products show an evolution from dendritic(NH_(4))_(2)V_(6)O_(16)to rod-like NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)and finally to lamellar(NH4)2V4O9 as increasing the amount of EG.Specifically,the NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)product exhibits a high initial capacity of 427.5 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g and stable cycling with a capacity retention of 90.4%after 5000 cycles at 10 A/g.The relatively excellent electrochemical performances of NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)can be ascribed to the stable open-framework layered structure,favorable(001)interplanar spacing,and peculiar rod-like morphology,which are beneficial to the highly reversible Zn^(2+)storage behaviors.This work offers a unique way for the rational design of high-performance cathode materials for AZIBs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21663027,21808189)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Chang’an University(No.300102299304)the Natural Science Basic Research Fund of Shaanxi Province(No.2020JZ20)。
文摘Photoelectrochemical(PEC)technology is considered to be a promising approach for solar-driven hydrogen production with zero emissions.Bismuth vanadate(BiVO_(4))is a kind of photocatalytic material with strong photoactivity in the visible light region and appropriate band gap for PEC water splitting.However,the solar-to-hydrogen efficiency(STH)of BiVO_(4)is far away from the 10%target needed for practical application due to its poor charge separation ability.Therefore,this review attempts to summarize the strategies for improving the photocurrent density and especially hydrogen production of BiVO_(4)materials through PEC techniques in the last three years,such as doping nonmetal and metal elements,depositing noble metals,constructing heterojunctions,coupling with carbon and metalorganic framework(MOF)materials to further enhance the PEC performance of BiVO_(4)photoanode.This review aims to serve as a general guideline to fabricate highly efficient BiVO_(4)-based materials for PEC water splitting.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 29471007).
文摘The effects of vanadate on human erythrocyte membrane have been investigated with stopped-flow and equilibrium fluorescence quenching techniques. The equilibrium study showed a half-quenching concentration (K<sub>1/2</sub>) of 0.27 mmol·L<sup>-1</sup>. The stopped-flow experiment exhibited a fast rise (t<sub>1、2</sub><sup>f</sup>～1s) and a slow drop (t<sub>1/2</sub><sup>s</sup> 1～2 min) in fluorescence. Based on the results and that from the across membrane transport of vanadate, a kinetic model is proposed which suggests that the membrane proteins experience a series of conformational changes before and during the quenching of the intrinsic fluorescence. These changes are induced mainly by three kinds of interactions: （i） the long-distance, non-specific interaction between the vanadate and the erythrocyte membrane surface, （ⅱ） the charge interaction between the vanadate and parts of the membrane proteins, and（ⅲ） the binding of the vanadate to some membrane proteins.
基金This study was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No 21905037)the Doctoral Research Startup Fund of Liaoning Province(No.2020-BS-066)+2 种基金the Doctoral Research Fund of Lanzhou City University(No.LZCU-BS2020-03)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.3132019328)Q.L.acknowledges the financial support from China Scholarship Council(CSC).
文摘Aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion battery(ZIB)is considered to be a potential energy storage system for large-scale applications due to its environmental friendliness,high safety,and low cost.However,it remains challenging to develop suitable cathode materials with high specific capacity and long-term cyclic stability.Herein,we have fabricated freestanding Sr0.19V2O51.3H2O/carbon nanotubes(SrVO/CNTs)composite films with different mass ratios by incorporating SrVO into CNTs network.The synthesized SrVO possesses a large interlayer spacing of 1.31 nm,which facilitates Zn(2+)diffusion.Furthermore,the SrVO/CNTs composite film with conductive network structure promotes electron transfer and ensures good contact between SrVO and CNTs during the long-term cycling process.As a result,the battery based on the SrVO/CNTs composite cathode with a mass ratio of 7:3 delivers a specific capacity of 326 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 A·g^(-1)and 145 mAh·g^(-1)at 5 A·g^(-1),demonstrating a high capacity and excellent rate capability.Remarkably,the assembled ZIB shows good capacity retention of 91%even after ultra-long cycling for 7500 cycles at a high current rate of 5 Ag^(-1).More importantly,the battery also delivers a high energy density and power density,as 290 Wh·kg^(-1)at 125 W·kg^(-1)(0.1 A·g^(-1)),or 115 Wh·kg^(-1)at 6078 W·kg^(-1)(5 Ag^(-1)).The results demonstrate that the SrVO/CNTs composite is a promising cathode toward large-scale energy storage applications.
基金support from the National Recruitment Program of High-end Foreign Experts(Grant No.GDT20185200479)offered by the Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications(CQUPT),Chinafinancial support of the Ministry of Education,Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia(Nos.45020 and 172056).
文摘The aim of this research was to investigate the luminescent behavior of ultra-small Eu3+-activated phosphate and vanadate nanoparticles in the presence of pesticides.Nanoparticles have an average diameter of approximately 2 nm with a narrow size distribution.The monazite crystal structure of phosphate-based particles(space group P121/n1)and single tetragonal zircon-type structure of vanadate-based particles(space group of I41/amd)have been confirmed using X-ray diffraction measurements.All synthesized Eu3+-activated colloidal nanoparticles show sharp emission peaks in the red spectral region.Photoluminescence measurements revealed emission quenching upon addition of millimolar concentrations of following pesticides:4-Chloro-2-methyl-phenoxyacetic acid(MCPA),2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(2,4-D)and N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine(Glyphosate).In both phosphate and vanadate-based colloidal nanoparticles luminescence quenching is more evident in the presence of 2,4-D pesticide with the lowest limit of detection(0.7μM)obtained for phosphate-based nanoparticles.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21606003,51802044,51972067,51672193,51420105002,and 51920105004)State Key Laboratory of Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization.The authors also acknowledge Singapore MOE AcRF Tier 2 under Grant Nos.2018-T2-1-010 and MOE2017-T2-2-069National Research Foundation of Singapore(NRF)Investigatorship,award Number NRF2016NRFNRFI001-22.
文摘Lithium ion batteries(LIBs)that can be operated under extended temperature range hold significant application potentials.Here in this work,we successfully synthesized Co2V2O7 electrode with rich porosity from a facile hydrothermal and combustion process.When applied as anode for LIBs,the electrode displayed excellent stability and rate performance in a wide range of temperatures.Remarkably,a stable capacity of 206 mAhg 1 was retained after cycling at a high current density of 10 A·g-1 for 6,000 cycles at room temperature(25℃).And even when tested under extreme conditions,i.e.,-20 and 60℃,the battery still maintained its remarkable stability and rate capability.For example,at-20℃,a capacity of 633 mAh·g 1 was retained after 50 cycles at 0.1 A·g 1;and even after cycling at 60℃ at 10 A·g-1 for 1,000 cycles,a reversible capacity of 885 mAh·g-1 can be achieved.We believe the development of such electrode material will fciliate progress of the next-generation LIBs with wide operating windows.
基金financially supported by the China Post-doctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2020M682710,2020M682711,2019M652882 and 2019T120725)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2020A1515110705)+2 种基金National Program for Support of Top-notch Young Professionals(No.x2qsA4210090)National Natural Science Foundation of China,(No.31971614)State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering(No.2020C03).
文摘Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries have attracted extensive interest because of low cost and high safety.However,the relationship between structure change of cathode and the zinc ion storage mechanism is still complex and challenging.Herein,open-structured ferric vanadate(Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13))has been developed as cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries.Intriguingly,two zinc ion storage mechanism can be observed simultaneously for the Fe2V4O13 electrode,i.e.,classical intercalation/deintercalation storage mechanism in the tunnel structure of Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13),and reversible phase transformation from ferric vanadate to zinc vanadate,which is verified by combined studies using various in-situ and ex-situ techniques.As a result,the Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13) cathode delivers a high discharge capacity of 380 mAh/g at 0.2 A/g,and stable cyclic performance up to 1000 cycles at 10 A/g in the operating window of 0.2-1.6 V with 2 mol/L Zn(CF_(3)SO_(3))_(2) aqueous solution.Moreover,the assembled Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13)//Zn flexible quasi-solid-state battery also exhibits a relatively high mechanical strength and good cycling stability.The findings reveal a new perspective of zinc ion storage mechanism for Fe_(2)V_(4)O_(13),which may also be applicable to other vanadate cathodes,providing a new direction for the investigation and design of zinc-ion batteries.
