Changes to the microstructure of a hard carbon(HC)and its solid electrolyte interface(SEI)can be effective in improving the electrode kinetics.However,achieving fast charging using a simple and inexpensive strategy wi...Changes to the microstructure of a hard carbon(HC)and its solid electrolyte interface(SEI)can be effective in improving the electrode kinetics.However,achieving fast charging using a simple and inexpensive strategy without sacrificing its initial Coulombic efficiency remains a challenge in sodium ion batteries.A simple liquid-phase coating approach has been used to generate a pitch-derived soft carbon layer on the HC surface,and its effect on the porosity of HC and SEI chemistry has been studied.A variety of structural characterizations show a soft carbon coating can increase the defect and ultra-micropore contents.The increase in ultra-micropore comes from both the soft carbon coatings and the larger pores within the HC that are partially filled by pitch,which provides more Na+storage sites.In-situ FTIR/EIS and ex-situ XPS showed that the soft carbon coating induced the formation of thinner SEI that is richer in NaF from the electrolyte,which stabilized the interface and promoted the charge transfer process.As a result,the anode produced fastcharging(329.8 mAh g^(−1)at 30 mA g^(−1)and 198.6 mAh g^(−1)at 300 mA g^(−1))and had a better cycling performance(a high capacity retention of 81.4%after 100 cycles at 150 mA g^(−1)).This work reveals the critical role of coating layer in changing the pore structure,SEI chemistry and diffusion kinetics of hard carbon,which enables rational design of sodium-ion battery anode with enhanced fast charging capability.展开更多
The development of sustainable electrode materials for energy storage systems has become very important and porous carbons derived from biomass have become an important candidate because of their tunable pore structur...The development of sustainable electrode materials for energy storage systems has become very important and porous carbons derived from biomass have become an important candidate because of their tunable pore structure,environmental friendliness,and cost-effectiveness.Recent advances in controlling the pore structure of these carbons and its relationship between to is energy storage performance are discussed,emphasizing the critical role of a balanced distribution of micropores,mesopores and macropores in determining electrochemical behavior.Particular attention is given to how the intrinsic components of biomass precursors(lignin,cellulose,and hemicellulose)influence pore formation during carbonization.Carbonization and activation strategies to precisely control the pore structure are introduced.Finally,key challenges in the industrial production of these carbons are outlined,and future research directions are proposed.These include the establishment of a database of biomass intrinsic structures and machine learning-assisted pore structure engineering,aimed at providing guidance for the design of high-performance carbon materials for next-generation energy storage devices.展开更多
Biomass-derived hard carbons,usually prepared by pyrolysis,are widely considered the most promising anode materials for sodium-ion bat-teries(SIBs)due to their high capacity,low poten-tial,sustainability,cost-effectiv...Biomass-derived hard carbons,usually prepared by pyrolysis,are widely considered the most promising anode materials for sodium-ion bat-teries(SIBs)due to their high capacity,low poten-tial,sustainability,cost-effectiveness,and environ-mental friendliness.The pyrolysis method affects the microstructure of the material,and ultimately its so-dium storage performance.Our previous work has shown that pyrolysis in a sealed graphite vessel im-proved the sodium storage performance of the car-bon,however the changes in its microstructure and the way this influences the sodium storage are still unclear.A series of hard carbon materials derived from corncobs(CCG-T,where T is the pyrolysis temperature)were pyrolyzed in a sealed graphite vessel at different temperatures.As the pyrolysis temperature increased from 1000 to 1400℃ small carbon domains gradually transformed into long and curved domains.At the same time,a greater number of large open pores with uniform apertures,as well as more closed pores,were formed.With the further increase of pyrolysis temperature to 1600℃,the long and curved domains became longer and straighter,and some closed pores gradually became open.CCG-1400,with abundant closed pores,had a superior SIB performance,with an initial reversible ca-pacity of 320.73 mAh g^(-1) at a current density of 30 mA g^(-1),an initial Coulomb efficiency(ICE)of 84.34%,and a capacity re-tention of 96.70%after 100 cycles.This study provides a method for the precise regulation of the microcrystalline and pore structures of hard carbon materials.展开更多
Hard carbon is regarded as a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries,while it remains a huge challenge to initial coulombic efficiency and rate performance.Numerous studies show that critical structural feat...Hard carbon is regarded as a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries,while it remains a huge challenge to initial coulombic efficiency and rate performance.Numerous studies show that critical structural features in hard carbon,namely defects,crystallites,and close pores,are directly responsible for the electrochemical performance in sodium-ion batteries.Here,we employ bamboo-derived hard carbon to systematically regulate the defects and crystallites in hard carbon by introducing mechanical activation.Benefiting from ball milling,the intermediate product with a high specific area more easily transforms into hard carbon,which possesses abundant closed pores,effective interlayer spacing,and suitable sodium storage defects,helping to improve the sodium ion storage performance.As a result,the hard carbon ball milled for 20 min presents a high reversible capacity of 315.2 mA·h/g at 17.5 mA/g with an initial coulombic efficiency up to 79.3%,as well as good rate and cycling performances.展开更多
To investigate the influence of the activated carbon pore structure on the adsorption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), three commercial activated carbon samples were chosen. The fixed-bed thermostatic adsorptio...To investigate the influence of the activated carbon pore structure on the adsorption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), three commercial activated carbon samples were chosen. The fixed-bed thermostatic adsorption experiments were conducted under certain conditions, where toluene, acetone, and 1, 2-dichloroethane acted as adsorbents. Then, the incidence relation between the experimental results and the activated carbon pore structure was analyzed. After that, the results of the correlation analysis were verified in accordance with fractal theory and adsorption characteristic curve analysis. The results show that the pore diameter gradient is helpful for strengthening the intemal diffusion. Under the same condition, the adsorption of organic gases tends to be selective, and the positions of toluene, acetone and 1, 2-dichloroethane adsorbed on the activated carbon are mainly in the ranges of 1.27-1.49 nm, 0.67-0.84 nm and 1.39-1.75 nm, respectively. The relationship between adsorption capacity and activated carbon pore volume can accurately explain the spreading process of the adsorbents in the activated carbon.展开更多
Taking the selection of coal-tar pitch as precursor and KOH as activated agent, the activated carbon electrode material was fabricated for supercapacitor.The surface area and the pore structure of activated carbon wer...Taking the selection of coal-tar pitch as precursor and KOH as activated agent, the activated carbon electrode material was fabricated for supercapacitor.The surface area and the pore structure of activated carbon were analyzed by Nitro adsorption method. The electrochemical properties of the activated carbons were determined using two-electrode capacitors in 6 mol/L KOH aqueous electrolytes. The influences of activated temperature and mass ratio of KOH to C on the pore structure and electrochemical property of porous activated carbon were investigated in detail. The reasons for the changes of pore structure and electrochemical performance of activated carbon prepared under different conditions were also discussed theoretically. The results indicate that the maximum specific capacitance of 240 F/g can be obtained in alkaline medium, and the surface area, the pore structure and the specific capacitance of activated carbon depend on the treatment methods; the capacitance variation of activated carbon cannot be interpreted only by the change of surface area and pore structure, the lattice order and the electrolyte wetting effect of the activated carbon should also be taken into account.展开更多
Reduction of Cr(VI)using zero-valent iron(ZVI)could not only decrease the amounts of chemicals used for reduction,but also decrease the discharge of sludge.In order to find a desirable ZVI material,reduction of Cr(VI)...Reduction of Cr(VI)using zero-valent iron(ZVI)could not only decrease the amounts of chemicals used for reduction,but also decrease the discharge of sludge.In order to find a desirable ZVI material,reduction of Cr(VI)with a relative high concentration using different kinds of ZVI powders(mainly carbon differences)including reduced Fe,grey cast iron,pig iron,nodular pig iron was carried out.Parameters such as ZVI dosage,type and size affecting on Cr(VI)reduction were firstly examined and grey cast iron was selected as a preferable reducing material,followed by pig iron.Additionally,it was found that the parameters had significant influences on experimental kinetics.Then,morphology and composition of the sample before and after reaction were characterized by SEM,EPMA and XPS analyses to disclose carbon effect on the reducibility.In order to further interpret reaction mechanism,different reaction models were constructed.It was revealed that not only the carbon content could affect the Cr(VI)reduction,but also the carbon structure had an important effect on its reduction.展开更多
The initial efficiency is a very important criterion for carbon anode material of Li-ion battery.The relationship between initial efficiency and structure parameters of carbon anode material of Li-ion battery was inve...The initial efficiency is a very important criterion for carbon anode material of Li-ion battery.The relationship between initial efficiency and structure parameters of carbon anode material of Li-ion battery was investigated by an artificial intelligence approach called Random Forests using D10,D50,D90,BET specific surface area and TP density as inputs,initial efficiency as output.The results give good classification performance with 91%accuracy.The variable importance analysis results show the impact of 5 variables on the initial efficiency descends in the order of D90,TP density,BET specific surface area,D50 and D10;smaller D90 and larger TP density have positive impact on initial efficiency.The contribution of BET specific surface area on classification is only 18.74%,which indicates the shortcoming of BET specific surface area as a widely used parameter for initial efficiency evaluation.展开更多
Smart batteries play a key role in upgrading energy storage systems.However,they require a well-balanced integration of material structure,functional properties,and electrochemical performance,and their development is...Smart batteries play a key role in upgrading energy storage systems.However,they require a well-balanced integration of material structure,functional properties,and electrochemical performance,and their development is limited by conventional material systems in terms of energy density,response time,and functional integration.Carbon materials have emerged as a key solution for overcoming these problems due to their structural adjustability and multifunctional compatibility.Strategies for improving their electrochemical performance by changing the pore structure and interlayer spacing,as well as chemical functionalization,and composite design are analyzed,and their impact on improving the specific capacity and cycling stability of batteries is demonstrated.The unique advantages of carbon materials in realizing smart functions such as power supply,real-time monitoring and energy management in smart batteries are also discussed.Based on current progress in related fields,the prospects for the use of carbon materials in smart batteries are evaluated.展开更多
Carbon materials with adjustable porosity,controllable het-eroatom doping and low-cost have been received considerable attention as supercapacitor electrodes.However,using carbon materials with abundant micropores,a h...Carbon materials with adjustable porosity,controllable het-eroatom doping and low-cost have been received considerable attention as supercapacitor electrodes.However,using carbon materials with abundant micropores,a high surface area and a high-dopant content for an aqueous su-percapacitor with a high energy output still remains a challenge.We report the easy synthesis of interconnected carbon spheres by a polymerization re-action between p-benzaldehyde and 2,6-diaminopyridine.The synthesis in-volves adjusting the mass ratio of the copolymer and KOH activator to achieve increased charge storage ability and high energy output,which are attributed to the high ion-accessible area provided by the large number of micropores,high N/O contents and rapid ion diffusion channels in the porous structure.At a PMEC∶KOH mass ratio of 1∶1,the high electrolyte ion-adsorption area(2599.76 m^(2) g^(−1))and the N/O dopant atoms of the conductive framework of a typical carbon electrode produce a superior specific capacity(303.2 F g^(−1)@0.5 A g^(−1))giving an assembled symmetric capacitor a high energy delivery of 11.3 Wh kg^(−1)@250 W kg^(−1).This study presents a simple strategy for synthesizing microporous carbon and highlights its potential use in KOH-based supercapacitors.展开更多
The relationship between Solidago canadensis L. invasion and soil microbial community diversity including functional and structure diversities was studied across the invasive gradients varying from 0 to 40%, 80%, and ...The relationship between Solidago canadensis L. invasion and soil microbial community diversity including functional and structure diversities was studied across the invasive gradients varying from 0 to 40%, 80%, and 100% coverage of Solidago canadensis L. using sole carbon source utilization profiles analyses, principle component analysis (PCA) and phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA) profiles analyses. The results show the characteristics of soil microbial community functional and structure diversity in invaded soils strongly changed by Solidago canadensis L. invasion. Solidago canadensis L. invasion tended to result in higher substrate richness, and functional diversity. As compared to the native and ecotones, average utilization of specific substrate guilds of soil microbe was the highest in Solidago canadensis L. monoculture. Soil microbial functional diversity in Solidago canadensis L. monoculture was distinctly separated from the native area and the ecotones. Aerobic bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes population significantly increased but anaerobic bacteria decreased in the soil with Solidago canadensis L. monoculture. The ratio of cyl9:0 to 18:1 co7 gradually declined but mono/sat and fung/bact PLFAs increased when Solidago canadensis L. became more dominant. The microbial community composition clearly separated the native soil from the invaded soils by PCA analysis, especially 18: lco7c, 16: lco7t, 16: lco5c and 18:2co6, 9 were present in higher concentrations for exotic soil. In conclusion, Solidago canadensis L. invasion could create better soil conditions by improving soil microbial community structure and functional diversity, which in turn was more conducive to the growth ofSolidago canadensis L.展开更多
Zinc-ion capacitors(ZICs),which consist of a capacitor-type electrode and a battery-type electrode,not only possess the high power density of supercapacitors and the high energy density of batteries,but also have othe...Zinc-ion capacitors(ZICs),which consist of a capacitor-type electrode and a battery-type electrode,not only possess the high power density of supercapacitors and the high energy density of batteries,but also have other advantages such as abundant resources,high safety and environmental friendliness.However,they still face problems such as insufficient specific capacitance,a short cycling life,and narrow operating voltage and temperature ranges,which are hindering their practical use.We provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental theory of carbon-based ZICs and summarize recent research progress from three perspectives:the carbon cathode,electrolyte and zinc anode.The influence of the structure and surface chemical properties of the carbon materials on the capacitive performance of ZICs is considered together with theoretical guidance for advancing their development and practical use.展开更多
This work adopts a multi⁃step etching⁃heat treatment strategy to prepare porous silicon microsphere com⁃posite with Sb⁃Sn surface modification and carbon coating(pSi/Sb⁃Sn@C),using industrial grade SiAl alloy micro⁃sp...This work adopts a multi⁃step etching⁃heat treatment strategy to prepare porous silicon microsphere com⁃posite with Sb⁃Sn surface modification and carbon coating(pSi/Sb⁃Sn@C),using industrial grade SiAl alloy micro⁃spheres as a precursor.pSi/Sb⁃Sn@C had a 3D structure with bimetallic(Sb⁃Sn)modified porous silicon micro⁃spheres(pSi/Sb⁃Sn)as the core and carbon coating as the shell.Carbon shells can improve the electronic conductivi⁃ty and mechanical stability of porous silicon microspheres,which is beneficial for obtaining a stable solid electrolyte interface(SEI)film.The 3D porous core promotes the diffusion of lithium ions,increases the intercalation/delithia⁃tion active sites,and buffers the volume expansion during the intercalation process.The introduction of active met⁃als(Sb⁃Sn)can improve the conductivity of the composite and contribute to a certain amount of lithium storage ca⁃pacity.Due to its unique composition and microstructure,pSi/Sb⁃Sn@C showed a reversible capacity of 1247.4 mAh·g^(-1) after 300 charge/discharge cycles at a current density of 1.0 A·g^(-1),demonstrating excellent rate lithium storage performance and enhanced electrochemical cycling stability.展开更多
The capacitive performance of carbon materials as supercapacitor electrode is synergistically influenced by the surface porous structure,graphitization structure,and surface atomic doping.However,simple realization of...The capacitive performance of carbon materials as supercapacitor electrode is synergistically influenced by the surface porous structure,graphitization structure,and surface atomic doping.However,simple realization of their synergistic regulation still faces significant challenges.Based on the biological porous structure,heteroatom-rich content and low cost of chestnut,this work adopt chestnut as precursor to prepare carbon electrode,of which the pores,graphitization,and surface atomic doping are synergistically regulated by simply changing the activation temperature.The optimized carbon electrode possesses a hierarchical porous structure with partial graphitization and O and N co doping.Benefited from these merits,the chestnut-derived porous carbon as a supercapacitor electrode,can achieve a high specific capacitance of 328.6 F/g at 1 A/g,which still retains 80.8%when the current density enlarging to 20 A/g.By packaging the symmetric electric double-layer capacitor,the device exhibits a specific capacitance of 63.6 F/g at 1 A/g,delivering an energy density of 12.7 W·h/kg at a power density of 600 W/kg.The stability of the device is tested at a current density of 20 A/g,which shows a capacitance retention rate of up to 90%after 10000 charge-discharge cycles.展开更多
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFE0206300)National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A2081,22075074,22209047)+2 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A1515011620)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2024JJ5068)Foundation of Yuelushan Center for Industrial Innovation(2023YCII0119)。
文摘Changes to the microstructure of a hard carbon(HC)and its solid electrolyte interface(SEI)can be effective in improving the electrode kinetics.However,achieving fast charging using a simple and inexpensive strategy without sacrificing its initial Coulombic efficiency remains a challenge in sodium ion batteries.A simple liquid-phase coating approach has been used to generate a pitch-derived soft carbon layer on the HC surface,and its effect on the porosity of HC and SEI chemistry has been studied.A variety of structural characterizations show a soft carbon coating can increase the defect and ultra-micropore contents.The increase in ultra-micropore comes from both the soft carbon coatings and the larger pores within the HC that are partially filled by pitch,which provides more Na+storage sites.In-situ FTIR/EIS and ex-situ XPS showed that the soft carbon coating induced the formation of thinner SEI that is richer in NaF from the electrolyte,which stabilized the interface and promoted the charge transfer process.As a result,the anode produced fastcharging(329.8 mAh g^(−1)at 30 mA g^(−1)and 198.6 mAh g^(−1)at 300 mA g^(−1))and had a better cycling performance(a high capacity retention of 81.4%after 100 cycles at 150 mA g^(−1)).This work reveals the critical role of coating layer in changing the pore structure,SEI chemistry and diffusion kinetics of hard carbon,which enables rational design of sodium-ion battery anode with enhanced fast charging capability.
文摘The development of sustainable electrode materials for energy storage systems has become very important and porous carbons derived from biomass have become an important candidate because of their tunable pore structure,environmental friendliness,and cost-effectiveness.Recent advances in controlling the pore structure of these carbons and its relationship between to is energy storage performance are discussed,emphasizing the critical role of a balanced distribution of micropores,mesopores and macropores in determining electrochemical behavior.Particular attention is given to how the intrinsic components of biomass precursors(lignin,cellulose,and hemicellulose)influence pore formation during carbonization.Carbonization and activation strategies to precisely control the pore structure are introduced.Finally,key challenges in the industrial production of these carbons are outlined,and future research directions are proposed.These include the establishment of a database of biomass intrinsic structures and machine learning-assisted pore structure engineering,aimed at providing guidance for the design of high-performance carbon materials for next-generation energy storage devices.
文摘Biomass-derived hard carbons,usually prepared by pyrolysis,are widely considered the most promising anode materials for sodium-ion bat-teries(SIBs)due to their high capacity,low poten-tial,sustainability,cost-effectiveness,and environ-mental friendliness.The pyrolysis method affects the microstructure of the material,and ultimately its so-dium storage performance.Our previous work has shown that pyrolysis in a sealed graphite vessel im-proved the sodium storage performance of the car-bon,however the changes in its microstructure and the way this influences the sodium storage are still unclear.A series of hard carbon materials derived from corncobs(CCG-T,where T is the pyrolysis temperature)were pyrolyzed in a sealed graphite vessel at different temperatures.As the pyrolysis temperature increased from 1000 to 1400℃ small carbon domains gradually transformed into long and curved domains.At the same time,a greater number of large open pores with uniform apertures,as well as more closed pores,were formed.With the further increase of pyrolysis temperature to 1600℃,the long and curved domains became longer and straighter,and some closed pores gradually became open.CCG-1400,with abundant closed pores,had a superior SIB performance,with an initial reversible ca-pacity of 320.73 mAh g^(-1) at a current density of 30 mA g^(-1),an initial Coulomb efficiency(ICE)of 84.34%,and a capacity re-tention of 96.70%after 100 cycles.This study provides a method for the precise regulation of the microcrystalline and pore structures of hard carbon materials.
基金Project(2022RC3048)supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,ChinaProject support by the Guangdong Greenway Technology Co.Ltd.,China。
文摘Hard carbon is regarded as a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries,while it remains a huge challenge to initial coulombic efficiency and rate performance.Numerous studies show that critical structural features in hard carbon,namely defects,crystallites,and close pores,are directly responsible for the electrochemical performance in sodium-ion batteries.Here,we employ bamboo-derived hard carbon to systematically regulate the defects and crystallites in hard carbon by introducing mechanical activation.Benefiting from ball milling,the intermediate product with a high specific area more easily transforms into hard carbon,which possesses abundant closed pores,effective interlayer spacing,and suitable sodium storage defects,helping to improve the sodium ion storage performance.As a result,the hard carbon ball milled for 20 min presents a high reversible capacity of 315.2 mA·h/g at 17.5 mA/g with an initial coulombic efficiency up to 79.3%,as well as good rate and cycling performances.
基金Projects(20976200)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘To investigate the influence of the activated carbon pore structure on the adsorption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), three commercial activated carbon samples were chosen. The fixed-bed thermostatic adsorption experiments were conducted under certain conditions, where toluene, acetone, and 1, 2-dichloroethane acted as adsorbents. Then, the incidence relation between the experimental results and the activated carbon pore structure was analyzed. After that, the results of the correlation analysis were verified in accordance with fractal theory and adsorption characteristic curve analysis. The results show that the pore diameter gradient is helpful for strengthening the intemal diffusion. Under the same condition, the adsorption of organic gases tends to be selective, and the positions of toluene, acetone and 1, 2-dichloroethane adsorbed on the activated carbon are mainly in the ranges of 1.27-1.49 nm, 0.67-0.84 nm and 1.39-1.75 nm, respectively. The relationship between adsorption capacity and activated carbon pore volume can accurately explain the spreading process of the adsorbents in the activated carbon.
基金Project(2005CB623703) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China project(5JJ30103) supported bythe Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province
文摘Taking the selection of coal-tar pitch as precursor and KOH as activated agent, the activated carbon electrode material was fabricated for supercapacitor.The surface area and the pore structure of activated carbon were analyzed by Nitro adsorption method. The electrochemical properties of the activated carbons were determined using two-electrode capacitors in 6 mol/L KOH aqueous electrolytes. The influences of activated temperature and mass ratio of KOH to C on the pore structure and electrochemical property of porous activated carbon were investigated in detail. The reasons for the changes of pore structure and electrochemical performance of activated carbon prepared under different conditions were also discussed theoretically. The results indicate that the maximum specific capacitance of 240 F/g can be obtained in alkaline medium, and the surface area, the pore structure and the specific capacitance of activated carbon depend on the treatment methods; the capacitance variation of activated carbon cannot be interpreted only by the change of surface area and pore structure, the lattice order and the electrolyte wetting effect of the activated carbon should also be taken into account.
基金Project(51604131)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2017FB084)supported by the Yunnan Province Applied Basic Research,China+1 种基金Project(KKSY201563041)supported by the Talent&Training Program of Yunnan Province,ChinaProjects(2017T20090159,2018T20150055)supported by the Testing and Analyzing Funds of Kunming University of Science and Technology,China
文摘Reduction of Cr(VI)using zero-valent iron(ZVI)could not only decrease the amounts of chemicals used for reduction,but also decrease the discharge of sludge.In order to find a desirable ZVI material,reduction of Cr(VI)with a relative high concentration using different kinds of ZVI powders(mainly carbon differences)including reduced Fe,grey cast iron,pig iron,nodular pig iron was carried out.Parameters such as ZVI dosage,type and size affecting on Cr(VI)reduction were firstly examined and grey cast iron was selected as a preferable reducing material,followed by pig iron.Additionally,it was found that the parameters had significant influences on experimental kinetics.Then,morphology and composition of the sample before and after reaction were characterized by SEM,EPMA and XPS analyses to disclose carbon effect on the reducibility.In order to further interpret reaction mechanism,different reaction models were constructed.It was revealed that not only the carbon content could affect the Cr(VI)reduction,but also the carbon structure had an important effect on its reduction.
基金Project(2001AA501433)supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China
文摘The initial efficiency is a very important criterion for carbon anode material of Li-ion battery.The relationship between initial efficiency and structure parameters of carbon anode material of Li-ion battery was investigated by an artificial intelligence approach called Random Forests using D10,D50,D90,BET specific surface area and TP density as inputs,initial efficiency as output.The results give good classification performance with 91%accuracy.The variable importance analysis results show the impact of 5 variables on the initial efficiency descends in the order of D90,TP density,BET specific surface area,D50 and D10;smaller D90 and larger TP density have positive impact on initial efficiency.The contribution of BET specific surface area on classification is only 18.74%,which indicates the shortcoming of BET specific surface area as a widely used parameter for initial efficiency evaluation.
文摘Smart batteries play a key role in upgrading energy storage systems.However,they require a well-balanced integration of material structure,functional properties,and electrochemical performance,and their development is limited by conventional material systems in terms of energy density,response time,and functional integration.Carbon materials have emerged as a key solution for overcoming these problems due to their structural adjustability and multifunctional compatibility.Strategies for improving their electrochemical performance by changing the pore structure and interlayer spacing,as well as chemical functionalization,and composite design are analyzed,and their impact on improving the specific capacity and cycling stability of batteries is demonstrated.The unique advantages of carbon materials in realizing smart functions such as power supply,real-time monitoring and energy management in smart batteries are also discussed.Based on current progress in related fields,the prospects for the use of carbon materials in smart batteries are evaluated.
基金financially supported by University-level key projects of Anhui University of Science and Technology(QNZD2021-04,QNZD2021-07)Scientific Research Foundation for High-level Talents of Anhui University of Science and Technology(2021yjrc22,13210572)+2 种基金Huainan Science and Technology Bureau Plan Project(2023A3111)Open Research Fund Program of Engineering Technology Research Center of Coal Resources Comprehensive Utilization(MTYJZX202204)Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Educational Committee(2023AH051184,2023AH051210)。
文摘Carbon materials with adjustable porosity,controllable het-eroatom doping and low-cost have been received considerable attention as supercapacitor electrodes.However,using carbon materials with abundant micropores,a high surface area and a high-dopant content for an aqueous su-percapacitor with a high energy output still remains a challenge.We report the easy synthesis of interconnected carbon spheres by a polymerization re-action between p-benzaldehyde and 2,6-diaminopyridine.The synthesis in-volves adjusting the mass ratio of the copolymer and KOH activator to achieve increased charge storage ability and high energy output,which are attributed to the high ion-accessible area provided by the large number of micropores,high N/O contents and rapid ion diffusion channels in the porous structure.At a PMEC∶KOH mass ratio of 1∶1,the high electrolyte ion-adsorption area(2599.76 m^(2) g^(−1))and the N/O dopant atoms of the conductive framework of a typical carbon electrode produce a superior specific capacity(303.2 F g^(−1)@0.5 A g^(−1))giving an assembled symmetric capacitor a high energy delivery of 11.3 Wh kg^(−1)@250 W kg^(−1).This study presents a simple strategy for synthesizing microporous carbon and highlights its potential use in KOH-based supercapacitors.
基金Project(2009QNA6015) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of ChinaProject(Y3110055)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,ChinaProject(Y200803219) supported by the Foundation of Zhejiang Educational Committee of China
文摘The relationship between Solidago canadensis L. invasion and soil microbial community diversity including functional and structure diversities was studied across the invasive gradients varying from 0 to 40%, 80%, and 100% coverage of Solidago canadensis L. using sole carbon source utilization profiles analyses, principle component analysis (PCA) and phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA) profiles analyses. The results show the characteristics of soil microbial community functional and structure diversity in invaded soils strongly changed by Solidago canadensis L. invasion. Solidago canadensis L. invasion tended to result in higher substrate richness, and functional diversity. As compared to the native and ecotones, average utilization of specific substrate guilds of soil microbe was the highest in Solidago canadensis L. monoculture. Soil microbial functional diversity in Solidago canadensis L. monoculture was distinctly separated from the native area and the ecotones. Aerobic bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes population significantly increased but anaerobic bacteria decreased in the soil with Solidago canadensis L. monoculture. The ratio of cyl9:0 to 18:1 co7 gradually declined but mono/sat and fung/bact PLFAs increased when Solidago canadensis L. became more dominant. The microbial community composition clearly separated the native soil from the invaded soils by PCA analysis, especially 18: lco7c, 16: lco7t, 16: lco5c and 18:2co6, 9 were present in higher concentrations for exotic soil. In conclusion, Solidago canadensis L. invasion could create better soil conditions by improving soil microbial community structure and functional diversity, which in turn was more conducive to the growth ofSolidago canadensis L.
文摘Zinc-ion capacitors(ZICs),which consist of a capacitor-type electrode and a battery-type electrode,not only possess the high power density of supercapacitors and the high energy density of batteries,but also have other advantages such as abundant resources,high safety and environmental friendliness.However,they still face problems such as insufficient specific capacitance,a short cycling life,and narrow operating voltage and temperature ranges,which are hindering their practical use.We provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental theory of carbon-based ZICs and summarize recent research progress from three perspectives:the carbon cathode,electrolyte and zinc anode.The influence of the structure and surface chemical properties of the carbon materials on the capacitive performance of ZICs is considered together with theoretical guidance for advancing their development and practical use.
文摘This work adopts a multi⁃step etching⁃heat treatment strategy to prepare porous silicon microsphere com⁃posite with Sb⁃Sn surface modification and carbon coating(pSi/Sb⁃Sn@C),using industrial grade SiAl alloy micro⁃spheres as a precursor.pSi/Sb⁃Sn@C had a 3D structure with bimetallic(Sb⁃Sn)modified porous silicon micro⁃spheres(pSi/Sb⁃Sn)as the core and carbon coating as the shell.Carbon shells can improve the electronic conductivi⁃ty and mechanical stability of porous silicon microspheres,which is beneficial for obtaining a stable solid electrolyte interface(SEI)film.The 3D porous core promotes the diffusion of lithium ions,increases the intercalation/delithia⁃tion active sites,and buffers the volume expansion during the intercalation process.The introduction of active met⁃als(Sb⁃Sn)can improve the conductivity of the composite and contribute to a certain amount of lithium storage ca⁃pacity.Due to its unique composition and microstructure,pSi/Sb⁃Sn@C showed a reversible capacity of 1247.4 mAh·g^(-1) after 300 charge/discharge cycles at a current density of 1.0 A·g^(-1),demonstrating excellent rate lithium storage performance and enhanced electrochemical cycling stability.
基金Project(2023JJ40040)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(502221904)supported by the Project of Innovation-Driven Plan in Central South University,ChinaProject(24C0140)supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,China。
文摘The capacitive performance of carbon materials as supercapacitor electrode is synergistically influenced by the surface porous structure,graphitization structure,and surface atomic doping.However,simple realization of their synergistic regulation still faces significant challenges.Based on the biological porous structure,heteroatom-rich content and low cost of chestnut,this work adopt chestnut as precursor to prepare carbon electrode,of which the pores,graphitization,and surface atomic doping are synergistically regulated by simply changing the activation temperature.The optimized carbon electrode possesses a hierarchical porous structure with partial graphitization and O and N co doping.Benefited from these merits,the chestnut-derived porous carbon as a supercapacitor electrode,can achieve a high specific capacitance of 328.6 F/g at 1 A/g,which still retains 80.8%when the current density enlarging to 20 A/g.By packaging the symmetric electric double-layer capacitor,the device exhibits a specific capacitance of 63.6 F/g at 1 A/g,delivering an energy density of 12.7 W·h/kg at a power density of 600 W/kg.The stability of the device is tested at a current density of 20 A/g,which shows a capacitance retention rate of up to 90%after 10000 charge-discharge cycles.