Lithium-air batteries(LABs)are regarded as a next-generation energy storage option due to their relatively high energy density.The cyclic stability and lifespan of LABs are mainly influenced by the formation and decom...Lithium-air batteries(LABs)are regarded as a next-generation energy storage option due to their relatively high energy density.The cyclic stability and lifespan of LABs are mainly influenced by the formation and decomposition of lithium-based oxides at the air cathode,which not only lead to a low cathode catalytic efficiency but also restrict the electrochemical reversibility and cause side reaction problems.Carbon materials are considered key to solving these problems due to their conductivity,functional flexibility,and adjustable pore structure.This paper considers the research progress on carbon materials as air cathode catalytic materials for LABs,focusing on their structural characteristics,electrochemical behavior,and reaction mechanisms.Besides being used as air cathodes,carbon materials also show potential for being used as protective layers for metal anodes or as anode materials for LABs.展开更多
Rich-nickel layered ternary NCM811 has been widely used in the field of electric vehicles ascribed to its high theoretical specific capacity.However,poor cycling stability and rate-performance hindered its further dev...Rich-nickel layered ternary NCM811 has been widely used in the field of electric vehicles ascribed to its high theoretical specific capacity.However,poor cycling stability and rate-performance hindered its further development.Herein,different amounts of nitrogen-doped carbon were wrapped on the surface of NCM811 via a facile rheological phase method by regulating the amount of dopamine hydrochloride.The effects of the coating amounts on the structure and electrochemical performance are investigated.The DFT calculation,XRD,SEM and XPS reveal that an appropriate amount of nitrogen-doped carbon coating could uniformly form a protective layer on the NCM811 surface and the introduced N could anchor Ni atoms to inhibit the Li^(+)/Ni^(2+)mixing,but excessive amount would reduce Ni^(3+)to Ni^(2+)so as to conversely aggravate Li^(+)/Ni^(2+)mixing.Among the samples,the NCM811-CN0.75 sample exhibits the most excellent electrochemical performance,delivering a high-rate capacity of 151.6 mA·h/g at 10C,and long-term cyclability with 82.2%capacity retention after 300 cycles at 5C,exhibiting remarkable rate-performance and cyclability.展开更多
In the development of rechargeable lithium ion batteries(LIBs),silicon anodes have attracted much attention because of their extremely high theoretical capacity,relatively low Li-insertion voltage and the availability...In the development of rechargeable lithium ion batteries(LIBs),silicon anodes have attracted much attention because of their extremely high theoretical capacity,relatively low Li-insertion voltage and the availability of silicon resources.However,their large volume expansion and fragile solid electrolyte interface(SEI)film hinder their commercial application.To solve these problems,Si has been combined with various carbon materials to increase their structural stability and improve their interface properties.The use of different carbon materials,such as amorphous carbon and graphite,as three-dimensional(3D)protective anode coatings that help buffer mechanical strain and isolate the electrolyte is detailed,and novel methods for applying the coatings are outlined.However,carbon materials used as a protective layer still have some disadvantages,necessitating their modification.Recent developments have focused on modifying the protective carbon shells,and substitutes for the carbon have been suggested.展开更多
文摘Lithium-air batteries(LABs)are regarded as a next-generation energy storage option due to their relatively high energy density.The cyclic stability and lifespan of LABs are mainly influenced by the formation and decomposition of lithium-based oxides at the air cathode,which not only lead to a low cathode catalytic efficiency but also restrict the electrochemical reversibility and cause side reaction problems.Carbon materials are considered key to solving these problems due to their conductivity,functional flexibility,and adjustable pore structure.This paper considers the research progress on carbon materials as air cathode catalytic materials for LABs,focusing on their structural characteristics,electrochemical behavior,and reaction mechanisms.Besides being used as air cathodes,carbon materials also show potential for being used as protective layers for metal anodes or as anode materials for LABs.
基金Project(2021H0028) supported by the Natural Scienceof Fujian Province,ChinaProject(JAT200455) supported by the Fujian Provincial Young and Middle-aged Teacher Education Project,ChinaProject(fma2023003) supported by the Open Fund of Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Applications,China。
文摘Rich-nickel layered ternary NCM811 has been widely used in the field of electric vehicles ascribed to its high theoretical specific capacity.However,poor cycling stability and rate-performance hindered its further development.Herein,different amounts of nitrogen-doped carbon were wrapped on the surface of NCM811 via a facile rheological phase method by regulating the amount of dopamine hydrochloride.The effects of the coating amounts on the structure and electrochemical performance are investigated.The DFT calculation,XRD,SEM and XPS reveal that an appropriate amount of nitrogen-doped carbon coating could uniformly form a protective layer on the NCM811 surface and the introduced N could anchor Ni atoms to inhibit the Li^(+)/Ni^(2+)mixing,but excessive amount would reduce Ni^(3+)to Ni^(2+)so as to conversely aggravate Li^(+)/Ni^(2+)mixing.Among the samples,the NCM811-CN0.75 sample exhibits the most excellent electrochemical performance,delivering a high-rate capacity of 151.6 mA·h/g at 10C,and long-term cyclability with 82.2%capacity retention after 300 cycles at 5C,exhibiting remarkable rate-performance and cyclability.
文摘In the development of rechargeable lithium ion batteries(LIBs),silicon anodes have attracted much attention because of their extremely high theoretical capacity,relatively low Li-insertion voltage and the availability of silicon resources.However,their large volume expansion and fragile solid electrolyte interface(SEI)film hinder their commercial application.To solve these problems,Si has been combined with various carbon materials to increase their structural stability and improve their interface properties.The use of different carbon materials,such as amorphous carbon and graphite,as three-dimensional(3D)protective anode coatings that help buffer mechanical strain and isolate the electrolyte is detailed,and novel methods for applying the coatings are outlined.However,carbon materials used as a protective layer still have some disadvantages,necessitating their modification.Recent developments have focused on modifying the protective carbon shells,and substitutes for the carbon have been suggested.
