Zinc-air batteries(ZABs)are promising energy storage systems because of high theoretical energy density,safety,low cost,and abundance of zinc.However,the slow multi-step reaction of oxygen and heavy reliance on noble-...Zinc-air batteries(ZABs)are promising energy storage systems because of high theoretical energy density,safety,low cost,and abundance of zinc.However,the slow multi-step reaction of oxygen and heavy reliance on noble-metal catalysts hinder the practical applications of ZABs.Therefore,feasible and advanced non-noble-metal elec-trocatalysts for air cathodes need to be identified to promote the oxygen catalytic reaction.In this review,we initially introduced the advancement of ZABs in the past two decades and provided an overview of key developments in this field.Then,we discussed the work-ing mechanism and the design of bifunctional electrocatalysts from the perspective of morphology design,crystal structure tuning,interface strategy,and atomic engineering.We also included theoretical studies,machine learning,and advanced characterization technologies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the structure-performance relationship of electrocatalysts and the reaction pathways of the oxygen redox reactions.Finally,we discussed the challenges and prospects related to designing advanced non-noble-metal bifunctional electrocatalysts for ZABs.展开更多
The high-energy lithium/sulfur(Li/S) battery has become a very popular topic of research in recent years due to its high theoretical capacity of 1672 m Ah/g. However, the polysulfide shuttle effect remains of great co...The high-energy lithium/sulfur(Li/S) battery has become a very popular topic of research in recent years due to its high theoretical capacity of 1672 m Ah/g. However, the polysulfide shuttle effect remains of great concern with a great number of publications dedicated to its mitigation. In this contribution, a three-dimensional(3D) reduced graphene oxide/activated carbon(RGO/AC) film, synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method and convenient mechanical pressing, is sandwiched between the separator and the sulfur-based cathode, acting as a functional interlayer to capture and trap polysulfide species. Consequently, the Li/S cell with this interlayer shows an impressive initial discharge capacity of 1078 m Ah/g and a reversible capacity of 655 m Ah/g even after 100 cycles. The RGO/AC interlayer impedes the movement of polysulfide while providing unimpeded channels for lithium ion mass transfer. Therefore, the RGO/AC interlayer with a well-designed structure represents strong potential for high-performance Li/S batteries.展开更多
The commercialization of lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries is obstructed by the sluggish sulfur electrochemical reaction,severe polysulfide shuttling effect,and damaging dendritic lithium growth.Herein,a threedimensional...The commercialization of lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries is obstructed by the sluggish sulfur electrochemical reaction,severe polysulfide shuttling effect,and damaging dendritic lithium growth.Herein,a threedimensional(3D) conductive carbon nanofibers skeleton-based bifunctional electrode host material is fabricated,which consists of a two-dimensional(2D) ultra-thin NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)heterostructured nanosheet built on one-dimensional(1D) carbon nanofibers(NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF).When serving as cathodic host,the heterostructured NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF offers a synergistic function of polysulfide confinement and catalysis conversion.The S/NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF cathode shows outstanding cycling stability of 0.03% capacity decay rate per cycle over 500 cycles at 1 C.As anodic host,the NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF with high-flux Li+diffusion property and good lithiophilic capability realizes dendrite-free Li plating/stripping behavior.Benefiting from these synergistically merits,the Li-S full cell with S/NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNFILi/NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF electrodes exhibits excellent electrochemical performance including a high specific capacity of1021 mA h g^(-1)over 100 cycles at 0.2 C and reversible areal capacity of 3.05 mA h cm^(-2)under a high sulfur loading of 4.33 mg cm^(-2)at 0.1 C.The pouch cell also delivers ultra-stable Li/S electrochemistry.This study demonstrates a rational and universal electrode construction strategy for developing practical and high-energy Li-S batteries.展开更多
基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No:22309180)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No:XDB0600000,XDB0600400)+3 种基金Liaoning Binhai Laboratory,(Grant No:LILBLB-2023-04)Dalian Revitalization Talents Program(Grant No:2022RG01)Youth Science and Technology Foundation of Dalian(Grant No:2023RQ015)the University of Waterloo.
文摘Zinc-air batteries(ZABs)are promising energy storage systems because of high theoretical energy density,safety,low cost,and abundance of zinc.However,the slow multi-step reaction of oxygen and heavy reliance on noble-metal catalysts hinder the practical applications of ZABs.Therefore,feasible and advanced non-noble-metal elec-trocatalysts for air cathodes need to be identified to promote the oxygen catalytic reaction.In this review,we initially introduced the advancement of ZABs in the past two decades and provided an overview of key developments in this field.Then,we discussed the work-ing mechanism and the design of bifunctional electrocatalysts from the perspective of morphology design,crystal structure tuning,interface strategy,and atomic engineering.We also included theoretical studies,machine learning,and advanced characterization technologies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the structure-performance relationship of electrocatalysts and the reaction pathways of the oxygen redox reactions.Finally,we discussed the challenges and prospects related to designing advanced non-noble-metal bifunctional electrocatalysts for ZABs.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.21406052the Program for the Outstanding Young Talents of Hebei Province(grant no.BJ2014010)the Scientific Research Foundation for Selected Overseas Chinese Scholars,Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China(grant no.CG2015003002)
文摘The high-energy lithium/sulfur(Li/S) battery has become a very popular topic of research in recent years due to its high theoretical capacity of 1672 m Ah/g. However, the polysulfide shuttle effect remains of great concern with a great number of publications dedicated to its mitigation. In this contribution, a three-dimensional(3D) reduced graphene oxide/activated carbon(RGO/AC) film, synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method and convenient mechanical pressing, is sandwiched between the separator and the sulfur-based cathode, acting as a functional interlayer to capture and trap polysulfide species. Consequently, the Li/S cell with this interlayer shows an impressive initial discharge capacity of 1078 m Ah/g and a reversible capacity of 655 m Ah/g even after 100 cycles. The RGO/AC interlayer impedes the movement of polysulfide while providing unimpeded channels for lithium ion mass transfer. Therefore, the RGO/AC interlayer with a well-designed structure represents strong potential for high-performance Li/S batteries.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52102236)supported by the Foundation (KF202021) of the Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Science&Technology of Ministry of Education of Chinathe Overseas Faculty Supporting Project in Hebei Province (C20210335)。
文摘The commercialization of lithium-sulfur(Li-S) batteries is obstructed by the sluggish sulfur electrochemical reaction,severe polysulfide shuttling effect,and damaging dendritic lithium growth.Herein,a threedimensional(3D) conductive carbon nanofibers skeleton-based bifunctional electrode host material is fabricated,which consists of a two-dimensional(2D) ultra-thin NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)heterostructured nanosheet built on one-dimensional(1D) carbon nanofibers(NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF).When serving as cathodic host,the heterostructured NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF offers a synergistic function of polysulfide confinement and catalysis conversion.The S/NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF cathode shows outstanding cycling stability of 0.03% capacity decay rate per cycle over 500 cycles at 1 C.As anodic host,the NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF with high-flux Li+diffusion property and good lithiophilic capability realizes dendrite-free Li plating/stripping behavior.Benefiting from these synergistically merits,the Li-S full cell with S/NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNFILi/NiSe_(2)-CoSe_(2)@CNF electrodes exhibits excellent electrochemical performance including a high specific capacity of1021 mA h g^(-1)over 100 cycles at 0.2 C and reversible areal capacity of 3.05 mA h cm^(-2)under a high sulfur loading of 4.33 mg cm^(-2)at 0.1 C.The pouch cell also delivers ultra-stable Li/S electrochemistry.This study demonstrates a rational and universal electrode construction strategy for developing practical and high-energy Li-S batteries.
