Perylenetetracarboxylic Diimide as Diffusion-Less Electrode Material for High-Rate Organic Na-Ion Batteries

In this work 3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic diimide (PTCDI) is investigated as electrode material for organic Na-ion batteries. Since PTCDI is a widely used industrial pigment, it may turn out to be a cost-effective, abundant, and environmentally benign cathode material for secondary Na-ion batteries. Among other carbonyl pigments, PTCDI is especially interesting due to its high Na-storage capacity in combination with remarkable high rate capabilities. The detailed analysis of cyclic voltammetry measurements reveals a diffusion-less mechanism, suggesting that Na-ion storage in the PTCDI film allows for exceptionally fast charging/discharging rates. This finding is further corroborated by galvanostatic sodiation measurements at high rates of 17 C (2.3 A g⁻¹), showing that 57 % of the theoretically possible capacity of PTCDI, or 78 mAh g⁻¹, are attained in only 3.5 min charging time.     

Fe3O4/Graphene Composite Anode Material for Fast-Charging Li-Ion Batteries

Composite anode material based on Fe₃O₄ and reduced graphene oxide is prepared by base-catalysed co-precipitation and sonochemical dispersion. Structural and morphological characterizations demonstrate an effective and homogeneous embedding of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles in the carbonaceous matrix. Electrochemical characterization highlights specific capacities higher than 1000 mAh g⁻¹ at 1C, while a capacity of 980 mAhg⁻¹ is retained at 4C, with outstanding cycling stability. These results demonstrate a synergistic effect by nanosize morphology of Fe₃O₄ and inter-particle conductivity of graphene nanosheets, which also contribute to enhancing the mechanical and cycling stability of the electrode. The outstanding capacity delivered at high rates suggests a possible application of the anode material for high-power systems.     

电沉积法制备Sn-Co-C锂离子电池负极材料

本文分别采用柠檬酸和EDTA作为络合剂在CoCl2，SnCl4溶液中用电沉积方法制备Sn-Co合金电极，然后在相同条件下在镀液中加入硬碳制备Sn-Co-C复合电极。充放电测试结果显示EDTA作为络合剂时镀层循环性能明显好于柠檬酸，且比容量也较高。Sn-Co合金电极循环30次比容量保持率达91．6％，加入硬碳的Sn-Co-C复合电极比容量及循环性能较之Sn-Co合金电极都有了较大提高。电子探针结果表明EDTA作为络合剂的Sn-Co-C镀层中Sn、Co、C原子比例分别为61．8401％，22．3788％，12．5409％。SEM观察Sn-Co-C镀层表面为稳定的球状结构。     

Organic Positive Materials for Magnesium Batteries: A Review

Magnesium batteries, like lithium-ion batteries, with higher abundance and similar efficiency, have drawn great interest for large-scale applications such as electric vehicles, grid energy storage and many more. On the other hand, the use of organic electrode materials allows high energy-performance, metal-free, environmentally friendly, versatile, lightweight, and economically efficient magnesium storage devices. In particular, the structural diversity and the simple activity of organic molecules make redox properties, and hence battery efficiency, easy to monitor. While organic magnesium batteries still in their infancy, this field becomes more and more promising because significant results were reported. To summarize the achievements in studies on organic cathodes for magnesium systems, their synthesis is discussed, combined with electrode design to provide the basis for controlling the electrochemical properties. Moreover, the techniques to synthesize organic materials with high-yield are mentioned. Finally, potential problems and prospects are explored to further improve organic cathodes.     

含聚苯胺类锂离子电池复合电极材料研究进展

聚苯胺是目前研究最为广泛的导电高分子材料之一,具有特殊的电学、光学性能,在电子工业、信息工程、国防工程等的应用开发进行了深入研究。聚苯胺经掺杂后可形成P型和N型导电态,这种掺杂机制使得聚苯胺的掺杂和脱掺杂完全可逆,而掺杂度受pH值和电位等因素的影响,且电化学活性同比传统锂电极材料在充放电过程中具有更优异的可逆性能,因此有关在设计聚苯胺参与锂电池电极复合材料的研究也越来越受到重视。本文综述了不同结构聚苯胺锂离子电池复合材料的制备方法,并着重介绍了聚苯胺基复合材料锂离子电池等领域研究的电化学性能,最后展望了聚苯胺基复合材料的应用前景。     

Surface Engineering Strategy Using Urea To Improve the Rate Performance of Na2Ti3O7 in Na-Ion Batteries

Na₂Ti₃O₇ (NTO) is considered a promising anode material for Na-ion batteries due to its layered structure with an open framework and low and safe average operating voltage of 0.3 V vs. Na⁺/Na. However, its poor electronic conductivity needs to be addressed to make this material attractive for practical applications among other anode choices. Here, we report a safe, controllable and affordable method using urea that significantly improves the rate performance of NTO by producing surface defects such as oxygen vacancies and hydroxyl groups, and the secondary phase Na₂Ti₆O₁₃. The enhanced electrochemical performance agrees with the higher Na⁺ ion diffusion coefficient, higher charge carrier density and reduced bandgap observed in these samples, without the need of nanosizing and/or complex synthetic strategies. A comprehensive study using a combination of diffraction, microscopic, spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques supported by computational studies based on DFT calculations, was carried out to understand the effects of this treatment on the surface, chemistry and electronic and charge storage properties of NTO. This study underscores the benefits of using urea as a strategy for enhancing the charge storage properties of NTO and thus, unfolding the potential of this material in practical energy storage applications.     

钠离子电池Na2MnSiO4正极材料的合成、结构及其电化学性能研究

首次采用溶胶-凝胶法制备Na₂MnSiO₄/C纳米复合正极材料. X射线衍射（XRD）和Rietveld结构精修结果表明,合成的Na₂MnSiO₄材料为单斜晶系、Pn空间群. 红外光谱（FTIR）结果证实材料中不含有Na₂SiO₃和SiO₂等杂质. 电化学测试结果表明,该材料在1 mol·L^-1 NaClO₄/PC电解液中,电流密度为14 mA·g^-1、电压范围为1.5 ~4.2 V（vs. Na⁺/Na）测试条件下,其首次可逆放电比容量高达113 mAh·g^-1.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis of Na0.28V2O5 Nanobelts and their Electrochemical Behavior in Lithium Batteries

A simple low temperature hydrothermal method was found to yield Na_0.28V₂O₅ nanobelts after two days at 130 °C in acidic medium (H₂SO₄) without using any surfactant. The obtained products were characterized by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), and Raman spectroscopy. Their morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Additionally, their electrochemical behavior in a lithium battery was investigated. The XRD pattern shows that the product is composed of monoclinic Na_0.28V₂O₅ nanobelts. From the FTIR spectrum, the band centered at 961 cm^–1 is assigned to V=O stretching vibration, which is sensitive to intercalation and suggests that Na⁺ ions are inserted between the vanadium oxide layers. SEM/TEM analyses reveal that the products consist of a large quantity of nanobelts which have a thickness of 60–150 nm and a length of several tens of micrometers. The electrochemical results show that the nanobelts exhibit an initial discharge specific capacity of 390 mAh · g^–1, and its stabilized capacity still remained around 200 mAh · g^–1 after the 18th cycle.     

Temperature-Dependent Electrochemical Properties and Electrode Kinetics of Na3V2(PO4)2O2F Cathode for Sodium-Ion Batteries with High Energy Density

Phosphate cathode materials are practical for use in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) owing to their high stability and long-term cycle life. In this work, the temperature-dependent properties of the phosphate cathode Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂O₂F (NVPOF) are studied in a wide temperature range from −25 to 55 °C. Upon cycling at general temperature (above 0 °C), the NVPOF cathode retains an excellent charge/discharge performance, and the rate capability is noteworthy, indicating that NVPOF is a competitive candidate as a temperature-adaptive cathode for SIBs. Upon decreasing the temperature below 0 °C, the cell performance deteriorates, which may be caused by the electrolyte and Na electrode, based on the study of ionic conductivity and electrode kinetics. This work proposes a new breakthrough point for the development of SIBs with high performance over a wide temperature range for advanced power systems.     

Cu3V2O8 Nanoparticles as Intercalation‐Type Anode Material for Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Cu₃V₂O₈ nanoparticles with particle sizes of 40–50 nm have been prepared by the co‐precipitation method. The Cu₃V₂O₈ electrode delivers a discharge capacity of 462 mA h g^?1 for the first 10 cycles and then the specific capacity, surprisingly, increases to 773 mA h g^?1 after 50 cycles, possibly as a result of extra lithium interfacial storage through the reversible formation/decomposition of a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film. In addition, the electrode shows good rate capability with discharge capacities of 218 mA h g^?1 under current densities of 1000 mA g^?1. Moreover, the lithium storage mechanism for Cu₃V₂O₈ nanoparticles is explained on the basis of ex situ X‐ray diffraction data and high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy analyses at different charge/discharge depths. It was evidenced that Cu₃V₂O₈ decomposes into copper metal and Li₃VO₄ on being initially discharged to 0.01 V, and the Li₃VO₄ is then likely to act as the host for lithium ions in subsequent cycles by means of the intercalation mechanism. Such an “in situ” compositing phenomenon during the electrochemical processes is novel and provides a very useful insight into the design of new anode materials for application in lithium‐ion batteries.     

Recent Advances of ZnCo2O4-based Anode Materials for Li-ion Batteries

ZnCo₂O₄ has been attracted wide research attention as a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in recent years based on its high theoretical specific capacity, low toxicity as well as stable chemical properties. However, the further large-scale application of pristine ZnCo₂O₄ anode have been impeded because of its undesirable Li⁺ ion conductivity, low electronic conductivity, and finite stability of electrolytes at high potentials. Recently, optimizing the micro/nano structure, modification with carbonaceous materials, incorporation with metal oxides and constructing a binder-free structure on conductive substrate for ZnCo₂O₄-based materials have been verified as promising effective routes for solving the above problems. In this review, the recent advances in underlying reaction mechanisms, synthetic methods and strategies for improving the performance of ZnCo₂O₄ anodes are comprehensively summarized. The factors affecting the electrochemical properties of ZnCo₂O₄-based materials are mainly discussed, and paths to promote the specific capacity and cyclic stability are proposed. Finally, several insights into the future developments, challenges, and prospects of ZnCo₂O₄-based anode materials of LIBs are proposed.     

P2‐NaCo0.5Mn0.5O2 as a Positive Electrode Material for Sodium‐Ion Batteries

As a promising positive electrode material for sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs), layered sodium oxides have attracted considerable attention in recent years. In this work, stoichiometric P2‐phase NaCo_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ was prepared through the conventional solid‐state reaction, and its structural and physical properties were studied in terms of XRD, XPS, and magnetic susceptibility. Furthermore, the P2‐NaCo_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ electrode delivered a discharge capacity of 124.3 mA h g^?1 and almost 100 % initial coulombic efficiency over the potential window of 1.5–4.15 V. It also showed good cycle stability, with a reversible capacity and capacity retention reaching approximately 85 mA h g^?1 and 99 %, respectively, at the 5 C rate after 100 cycles. Additionally, cyclic voltammetry and ex situ XRD were employed to explain the electrochemical behavior at the different electrochemical stages. Owing to the applicable performances, P2‐NaCo_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ can be considered as a potential positive electrode material for SIBs.     

电化学原位同步辐射技术在锂离子电池电极材料研究中的应用

同步辐射光源及其相关的谱学技术因其亮度高、单色性好及能量可调等突出特点,为锂离子电池材料组成-结构-性能关系的解析,尤其是其充放电循环过程的电化学反应机理、电极老化及失效的原位、实时动态研究提供了强有力的分析手段. 本文主要结合本课题组的研究工作,并综述同步辐射的电化学原位技术在锂离子电池及其相关材料研究的应用. 重点总结、分析及评述电化学原位XRD及XAFS等技术在电池充放电循环过程中结构演化、离子荷电态及反应动力学过程.     

Defect‐Controlled Formation of Triclinic Na2CoP2O7 for 4 V Sodium‐Ion Batteries

Simple defects such as sodium deficiencies can induce the selective synthesis of triclinic Na₂CoP₂O₇, providing an increase in energy density of more than 40 % compared to the stoichiometric polymorph that is preferentially formed under the commonly used synthesis conditions. Such a significant improvement, which was achieved just by changing the crystal structure, suggests that controlling the polymorphism could be an effective and facile method for developing high‐performance electrode materials and that defects can play a remarkable role in this process.     

P2-type Na0.6[Mg(II)0.3Mn(IV)0.7]O2 as a new model material for anionic redox reaction

In this work, P2-Na_0.6[Mg(II)_0.3Mn(IV)_0.7] O₂ with inoxidizable elements (Na⁺, Mg²⁺ and Mn⁴⁺) except O^2- was synthesized and investigated, which exhibited high reversible capacity (~210 mAh/g) with highly reversible ARR characteristic.     

Progress on Li3VO4 as a Promising Anode Material for Li‐ion Batteries

Vanadium oxide Li₃VO₄ has attracted much attention as anode material for Li‐ion batteries in recent years since it has a low and safe redox potential (vs. Li metal), high specific capacity and its cost is low. However, the poor electronic conductivity and initial low coulombic efficiency limit its practical application. In this mini‐review, the state‐of‐the‐art results associated with Li₃VO₄ are summarized including structure, lithium insertion mechanism, preparation, modification, and electrochemical properties. Finally, the challenges and prospects are also discussed.     

Tailored Organic Electrode Material Compatible with Sulfide Electrolyte for Stable All‐Solid‐State Sodium Batteries

All‐solid‐state sodium batteries (ASSSBs) with nonflammable electrolytes and ubiquitous sodium resource are a promising solution to the safety and cost concerns for lithium‐ion batteries. However, the intrinsic mismatch between low anodic decomposition potential of superionic sulfide electrolytes and high operating potentials of sodium‐ion cathodes leads to a volatile cathode–electrolyte interface and undesirable cell performance. Here we report a high‐capacity organic cathode, Na₄C₆O₆, that is chemically and electrochemically compatible with sulfide electrolytes. A bulk‐type ASSSB shows high specific capacity (184 mAh g^?1) and one of the highest specific energies (395 Wh kg^?1) among intercalation compound‐based ASSSBs. The capacity retentions of 76 % after 100 cycles at 0.1 C and 70 % after 400 cycles at 0.2 C represent the record stability for ASSSBs. Additionally, Na₄C₆O₆ functions as a capable anode material, enabling a symmetric all‐organic ASSSB with Na₄C₆O₆ as both cathode and anode materials.     

动力锂离子电池正极材料磷酸钒锂制备方法

锂离子电池新型正极材料的开发是当前的研究热点,其中磷酸盐材料以其结构稳定、安全性能好及资源丰富等优点备受关注。磷酸钒锂理论能量密度可达500mWh/g,具有较高的电子离子导电性、理论充放电容量及充放电电压平台,被认为是一种极具竞争优势和应用前景的动力锂离子电池正极材料。传统磷酸钒锂合成方法有固相合成法、碳热还原法、溶胶凝胶法和水热合成法等,近年来,又出现了湿法固相配位法、微波固相合成法和流变相法等新型合成方法。本文简要介绍了磷酸钒锂的结构和性能特点,对磷酸钒锂制备方法的最新研究进展进行了较为全面的阐述,并详细介绍了本研究团队近年来在磷酸钒锂材料新型合成方法方面的探索成果。同时对各种合成方法的制备工艺及材料性能进行了对比分析,并探讨了当前存在的问题及未来的研究方向。     

Organotrisulfide: A High Capacity Cathode Material for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

An organotrisulfide (RSSSR, R is an organic group) has three sulfur atoms which could be involved in multi‐electron reduction reactions; therefore it is a promising electrode material for batteries. Herein, we use dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) as a model compound to study its redox reactions in rechargeable lithium batteries. With the aid of XRD, XPS, and GC‐MS analysis, we confirm DMTS could undergo almost a 4 e^? reduction process in a complete discharge to 1.0 V. The discharge products are primarily LiSCH₃ and Li₂S. The lithium cell with DMTS catholyte delivers an initial specific capacity of 720 mAh g^?1_DMTS and retains 82 % of the capacity over 50 cycles at C/10 rate. When the electrolyte/DMTS ratio is 3:1 mL g^?1, the reversible specific energy for the cell including electrolyte can be 229 Wh kg^?1. This study shows organotrisulfide is a promising high‐capacity cathode material for high‐energy rechargeable lithium batteries.