Visualizing Lithium‐Ion Migration Pathways in Battery Materials

The understanding of lithium‐ion migration through the bulk crystal structure is crucial in the search for novel battery materials with improved properties for lithium‐ion conduction. In this paper, procrystal calculations are introduced as a fast, intuitive way of mapping possible migration pathways, and the method is applied to a broad range of lithium‐containing materials, including the well‐known battery cathode materials LiCoO₂, LiMn₂O₄, and LiFePO₄. The outcome is compared with both experimental and theoretical studies, as well as the bond valence site energy approach, and the results show that the method is not only a strong, qualitative visualization tool, but also provides a quantitative measure of electron‐density thresholds for migration, which are correlated with theoretically obtained activation energies. In the future, the method may be used to guide experimental and theoretical research towards materials with potentially high ionic conductivity, reducing the time spent investigating nonpromising materials with advanced theoretical methods.     

Structural Design of Ionic Conduction Paths in Molecular Crystals for Selective and Enhanced Lithium Ion Conduction

The molecular crystals [Li{N(SO₂CF₃)₂}{C₆H₄(OCH₃)₂}₂] and [Li{N(SO₂CF₃)₂}{C₆F₂H₂(OCH₃)₂}₂] with solid‐state lithium ion conductivity have been synthesized by the addition of two equivalents of 1,2‐dimethoxybenzene or 1,2‐difluoro‐4,5‐dimethoxybenzene to Li{N(SO₂CF₃)₂}, respectively. Single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis revealed the formation of ionic conduction paths with an ordered arrangement of lithium ions in these crystal structures, afforded by the self‐ assembled stacking of molecular‐based channels consisting of N(SO₂CF₃)₂ anion and 1,2‐dimethoxybenzene frameworks as a result of intermolecular aromatic and hydrogen interactions. These compounds show selective lithium ion conductivity as the anions behave as a component unit of the conduction paths. The relationship between the crystal structure and ionic conductivity of the molecular crystals provides a clue to the development of novel solid electrolytes based on molecular crystals showing fast and selective lithium ion conduction.     

聚阴离子型锂离子电池正极材料研究进展

综述了各种聚阴离子型锂离子电池正极材料的研究现状,重点对各种材料的结构和性能的关系,尤其是聚阴离子在正极材料中的作用,以及改善材料电导率的各种方法及其机理进行了总结和探讨.     

Enhancing Gelation Ability of a Dendritic Gelator through Complexation with a Polyelectrolyte

Let's stick together : The gelation ability of a dendritic gelator has been enhanced by its complexation with a polyelectrolyte (see figure). This concept provides a route to construct novel functional or ordered materials by complexation of other low‐molecular‐mass functional species with polyelectrolytes.

     

Lithium-ion conducting electrolyte salts for lithium batteries

This paper presents an overview of the various types of lithium salts used to conduct Li(+) ions in electrolyte solutions for lithium rechargeable batteries. More emphasis is paid towards lithium salts and their ionic conductivity in conventional solutions, solid-electrolyte interface (SEI) formation towards carbonaceous anodes and the effect of anions on the aluminium current collector. The physicochemical and functional parameters relevant to electrochemical properties, that is, electrochemical stabilities, are also presented. The new types of lithium salts, such as the bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB), oxalyldifluoroborate (LiODFB) and fluoroalkylphosphate (LiFAP), are described in detail with their appropriate synthesis procedures, possible decomposition mechanism for SEI formation and prospect of using them in future generation lithium-ion batteries. Finally, the state-of-the-art of the system is given and some interesting strategies for the future developments are illustrated.     

锂离子电池硼酸盐电极材料的研究进展

硼酸盐作为新一代锂离子电池电极材料,其具有摩尔质量小、资源丰富、环境友好和理论比容量高等优点.本文对LiFeBO3、LiMnBO3和LiCoBO3等硼酸盐正极材料以及Fe3BO6、FeBO3、Cr3BO6、Co2B2O5、Cu3B2O6和VBO3等硼酸盐负极材料的结构、制备方法、电化学性能的研究现状进行了综述,并对存在的主要问题提出了改进方法.     

锂离子电池硅基复合物负极材料*

作为颇有前途的锂离子电池负极材料,硅基材料的研究日益受到重视。硅基负极材料在充放电循环中体积变化过大导致的循环性能差、首次库仑效率低等始终是阻碍其商业化的主要问题。纳米化、合金化和碳包覆是有效的解决措施。本文详细论述了TiB2、TiN、TiC作为基质的硅-化合物复合物,Fe-Si、Cu-Si、Ni-Si体系的硅-金属复合物和硅-碳复合物的研究进展。在硅-碳复合物的研究上,综述了分别采用热解法、球磨法、球磨-热解法、化学聚合法合成,以聚吡咯、聚氯乙烯、聚丙烯腈、间苯二酚-甲醛、柠檬酸、环氧树脂等为碳源的研究进展,同时也综述了Si/碳纳米管复合电极材料的研究情况。     

Recyclable Spherical Polyelectrolyte Brushes Containing Magnetic Nanoparticles in Core

Spherical polyelectrolyte brushes consisting of a magnetite/polystyrene nanocomposite core and a poly(acrylic acid) brush shell were prepared by photo‐emulsion polymerization. They are narrowly dispersed, superparamagnetic and redispersible after aggregating by external magnetic field, as determined by transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, thermal gravimetric analysis and a vibrating sample magnetometer. Magnetic control is thus introduced into nano‐sized spherical polyelectrolyte brushes to achieve recovery and controllable delivery in applications. This approach opens up the way for cost‐effective applications of spherical polyelectrolyte brushes.

     

锂离子电池MnO/TiN负极研究

以乙酸锰和钛酸四丁酯为原料,柠檬酸为络合剂,采用溶胶-凝胶法制备钛酸锰（MnTiO3）粉体,而后将其粉体高温氨气氮化,可得到MnO/TiN复合材料. 使用X射线衍射（XRD）、X射线能量色散谱（EDS）和场发射扫描电子显微镜（FESEM）表征材料的物相结构与组分、观察其形貌. 采用循环伏安、恒流充放电和电化学阻抗方法测试电极电化学性能. 结果表明,MnO/TiN电极在100 mA?g-1和1 A?g-1倍率放电下,比容量分别为394 mAh?g-1和146 mAh?g-1,均高于单纯MnO电极比容量和倍率性能,这归因于复合材料中的TiN提供了导电网络,并有效地抑制了电极在充放电过程中的体积膨胀效应.     

金属-有机框架应用于锂离子电池的研究进展

综述了金属-有机框架应用于锂离子电池的研究进展。金属-有机框架在锂离子电池中的应用主要有以下两个方面:1)用作锂电负极材料;2)用作锂电正极材料。同时总结了金属-有机框架做锂电电极材料存在的问题,并提出解决的可能途径。最后,展望了金属-有机框架在储能领域中的应用前景。     

锂离子电池电极材料固体核磁共振研究进展

对于研究材料的结构变化和考察原子所处的化学环境，固体核磁共振技术是一种有效的手段。通过⁶Li和⁷Li核磁共振谱的变化，可以清楚地了解锂离子电池电极材料中Li与邻近金属或碳原子的配位情况及在充放电过程中对应于锂离子嵌/脱过程中材料的结构变化，对于研究电极材料的电化学性能有重要的意义。本文综述了固体NMR技术在研究锂离子电池电极材料的结构及嵌锂机理方面的一些进展。     

锂离子电池电极材料磷酸氧钒锂的研究进展

介绍了磷酸氧钒锂(α-LiVOPO4、β-LiVOPO4和αⅠ-LiVOPO4)电极材料的结构和电化学性能;综述了现有的LiVOPO4电极材料的合成方法(包括高温固相法,化学还原法,溶胶-凝胶法,溶剂热法,离子交换法等)及其改性研究现状。最后对其未来的发展趋势进行了展望。     

Li1.3Zr1.7Al0.3(PO4)3的离子交换特性

锂作为21世纪推动科学技术发展的重要元素之一,被誉为“工业味精”、“能源之星”。目前锂及其相关盐类材料已成为信息产业、核能源、航空航天技术、新型材料及军事科技等行业重点开发领域,具有极高科学价值和广阔商业前景[1￣4]。氯化锂是电解制金属锂的主要原料,它的纯度是电     

Freeze‐Drying‐Assisted Synthesis of Hierarchically Porous Carbon/Germanium Hybrid for High‐Efficiency Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Herein, an approach is reported to prepare porous a carbon/Ge (C/Ge) hybrid. In this hybrid, Ge nanoparticles are closely embedded in a highly conductive and flexible carbon matrix. Such a hybrid features a high surface area (128.0 m² g^?1) and a hierarchical micropore–mesopore structure. When used as an anode material in lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs), the as‐prepared hybrid [C/Ge (60.37 %)] exhibits an improved lithium storage performance with regard to its capacity and rate capability compared to its counterparts. More specifically, it can maintain a specific capacity as high as 906 mAh g^?1 at a high current density of 0.6 A g^?1 after 50 cycles. The excellent lithium storage performance of the C/Ge (60.37 %) sample can be attributed to synergetic effects between the carbon matrix and Ge nanoparticles. The method we adopted is simple and effective, and can be extended to fabricate other nanomaterials.     

Thin Films by Multilayer Build‐Up of Electron Transport Materials

We present the synthesis and the electrochemical characterization of polymeric electron transport materials, synthesized by polycondensation of substituted triazines and α,ω‐dihaloalkanes. They can be reversibly reduced with the least negative potential at −0.39 V, which is below the reduction potential of oxygen. In addition, the formation of polyelectrolyte multilayers is possible by the electrostatic self‐assembly method. This multilayer formation takes place in a very defined way up to thirty double layers.

An example of one of the polymeric triazine electron transport materials synthesized and a schematic diagram of a self‐assembled multilayer film.     

Prussian Blues as a Cathode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries

Prussian blues (or iron cyanides) and their analogues are attractive in both fundamental studies and industrial applications owing to their chemical and structural diversity. The large open space in their framework provides tunnels and space for the transport and storage of lithium ions. Two Prussian blues were synthesized by a co‐precipitation method. The nanosized Fe₄[Fe(CN)₆]₃ and cubic FeFe(CN)₆ deliver reversible capacities of 95 mAh g^?1 and 138 mAh g^?1, respectively. In comparison, FeFe(CN)₆ shows cycling and rate performances superior to Fe₄[Fe(CN)₆]₃.