Aqueous zinc-ion electrochromic(EC)technology,boasting the capability to fulfill both safety and cost-ef⁃fectiveness requirements,is garnering extensive attention in various application areas including smart windows,t...Aqueous zinc-ion electrochromic(EC)technology,boasting the capability to fulfill both safety and cost-ef⁃fectiveness requirements,is garnering extensive attention in various application areas including smart windows,thermal management,displays,and camouflage.However,typical inorganic EC materials,such as tungsten oxides(WO_(3)),of⁃ten suffer from slow ion diffusion kinetics and limited optical contrast within the aqueous Zn^(2+)electrolyte because of the large size and strong Coulombic interactions of the Zn^(2+),which limits their wide applicability.Here,ordered WO_(3)nanowire films,constructed by a one-step grazing angle deposition method,is demonstrated to boost the response speed and optical contrast during EC phenomena.Compared with dense films,the ordered WO_(3)nanowire films with a porosity of 44.6%demonstrate anti-reflective property and excellent comprehensive EC performance,including fast response time(3.6 s and 1.2 s for coloring and bleaching,respectively),large optical contrast(66.6%at 700 nm)and high col⁃oration efficiency(64.3 cm^(2)·C^(-1)).A large-area prototype EC device(17 cm×12 cm)with fast color-switching is also successfully achieved.Mechanistic studies show that the improved performance is mainly due to the ordered porous nanowire structures,which provides direct electron transfer paths and sufficient interfacial contacts,thus simultaneously enhancing the electrochemical activity and fast redox kinetics.This study provides a simple and effective strategy to im⁃prove the performance of tungsten oxide-based aqueous zinc ion EC materials and devices.展开更多
V_(2)O_(5)·nH_(2)O has been widely studied for aqueous zinc-ion batteries.The intercalation of inorganic ions has been used as a feasible method to improve the capacity of vanadium pentoxide.To further improve th...V_(2)O_(5)·nH_(2)O has been widely studied for aqueous zinc-ion batteries.The intercalation of inorganic ions has been used as a feasible method to improve the capacity of vanadium pentoxide.To further improve the stability,organic small molecule choline chloride intercalation is used to expand the spacing of the vanadium pentoxide layers and increase the cycling stability.Therefore,we consider the introduction of Sr^(2+)to cointercalate with choline chloride.Here,we synthes-ized vanadium pentoxide cointercalated with Sr^(2+)and choline ions(Ch^(+))via a simple hydrothermal method.The electro-chemical performance shows an enhanced cathode capacitance contribution of Sr&Ch-V_(2)O_(5),with a discharge capacity of 526 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 A·g^(-1)and a retention rate of 78.9%after 2000 cycles at 5 A·g^(-1).This work offers a novel strategy for the design of organic‒inorganic hybrid materials for use as cathodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.展开更多
For rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs),the design of nanocomposites comprised of electrochemically active materials and carbon materials with novel structures has great prom-ise in addressing the issue of e...For rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs),the design of nanocomposites comprised of electrochemically active materials and carbon materials with novel structures has great prom-ise in addressing the issue of electrical conductivity and structural stability in the electrode materials during electrochemical cycling.We report the production of a novel flexible electrode material,by anchoring MnO_(2) nanosheets on a B,N co-doped carbon nanotube ar-ray(BNCNTs)grown on carbon cloth(BNCNTs@MnO_(2)),which was fabricated by in-situ pyrolysis and hydrothermal growth.The generated BNCNTs were strongly bonded to the surface of the car-bon fibers in the carbon cloth which provides both excellent elec-tron transport and ion diffusion,and improves the stability and dur-ability of the cathode.Importantly,the BNCNTs offer more active sites for the hydrothermal growth of MnO_(2),ensuring a uniform dis-tribution.Electrochemical tests show that BNCNTs@MnO_(2) delivers a high specific capacity of 310.7 mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 A g^(−1),along with excellent rate capability and outstanding cycling stability,with a 79.7% capacity retention after 8000 cycles at 3 A g^(−1).展开更多
Continued growth in energy demand and increased environmental pollution constitute major challenges that need to be addressed urgently.The development and utilization of renewable,sustainable,and clean energy sources,...Continued growth in energy demand and increased environmental pollution constitute major challenges that need to be addressed urgently.The development and utilization of renewable,sustainable,and clean energy sources,such as wind and solar,are crucial.However,the instability of these intermittent energy sources makes the need for energy storage systems increasingly urgent.Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have received widespread attention due to their unique advantages,such as high energy density,cost-effectiveness,environmental friendliness,and safety.However,AZIBs face significant challenges,mainly the formation of zinc dendrites that seriously affect the stability and lifetime of the batteries,leading to battery failure.Therefore,reducing the formation of zinc dendrites is crucial for improving the performance of AZIBs.This review systematically and comprehensively comprehends the current strategies and advances in inhibiting the formation of zinc dendrites.By comprehensively analyzing the latest developments in zinc anode,electrolyte,separator design and modification,as well as other novel mechanisms,it provides researchers with a thorough understanding to guide future research and advance the development of AZIBs.展开更多
Developing supercapacitors(SCs)with long cycling life and wide operative voltage window is a significant topic in the field of aqueous electrolytes.Although the design of water in salt(WIS)electrolytes has pushed the ...Developing supercapacitors(SCs)with long cycling life and wide operative voltage window is a significant topic in the field of aqueous electrolytes.Although the design of water in salt(WIS)electrolytes has pushed the development of aqueous electrolytes to a new height,the WIS electrolytes with an operative voltage window of up to 2.5 V is still very scarce.Herein,in order to enrich the type of aqueous electrolyte with high operative voltage,tetramethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonate(TMAOTf)based WIS electrolyte was used as a model to construct WIS based hybrid electrolyte with acetonitrile(ACN)co-solvent and LiTFSI co-solute.In view of the coordination effect of ACN and Lit on free water in TMAOTf based WIS electrolyte,the TMAt-Lit-AWIS electrolyte has the electrochemical stabilization window of up to 3.35 V.Further coupled with the commercial YP-50F electrodes,TMAt-Lit-AWIS based SCs exhibited wide operative voltage window(2.5 V),long cycling life(45,000 cycles)and good low-temperature performance(99.99%capacitance retention after 2000 cycles at20℃).The design of this hybrid electrolyte will enrich the types of aqueous hybrid electrolytes with long cycling life and wide operative voltage window.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)are promising energy storage systems because of their inherent safety and excellent sustainability.In this study,a zinc-chromium alloy layer is electrochemically deposited on the Zn an...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)are promising energy storage systems because of their inherent safety and excellent sustainability.In this study,a zinc-chromium alloy layer is electrochemically deposited on the Zn anode(ZnCr@Zn)to enhance its performance in aqueous electrolytes.The ZnCr alloy layer can effectively modulate and homogenize Zn^(2+)flux,thus significantly promoting uniform Zn deposition.Meanwhile,the corrosion-resistant ZnCr alloy layer protects Zn from detrimental side reactions,improving Zn plating/stripping reversibility.Consequently,the ZnCr@Zn anode achieves a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.9%at 2 mA/cm^(2)over 600 cycles.Furthermore,the ZnCr@Zn||NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)coin cell reliably operates for over 2000 cycles at 2 A/g with a capacity retention rate of 88.7%.The ZnCr@Zn||NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)pouch cell also demonstrates excellent stability over 160 cycles at a current density of 0.5 A/g.This work provides a facile approach to improve the Zn anode for high-performance AZIBs.展开更多
Aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)have garnered widespread attention due to their low cost and high safety.However,current researches are still primarily focused on reversible cycling at low areal capacity,which is f...Aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)have garnered widespread attention due to their low cost and high safety.However,current researches are still primarily focused on reversible cycling at low areal capacity,which is far from practical application.Addressing interfacial stability issues encountered during cycling and employing interfacial optimization strategies can promote the development of safe and eco-friendly AZMBs.By introducingγ-valerolactone(GVL),which disrupts the original hydrogen bonding network of water,the electrochemical window of electrolyte is expanded,and the reactivity of water is significantly reduced.Additionally,the incorporation of GVL in Zn ion solvation alters the deposition pattern on the Zn anode surface,resulting in improved cyclic performance.The cells demonstrated excellent performance,maintaining stable over 400 h at 5 mA/cm^(2)-5 mA·h/cm^(2),and nearly 300 h in Zn||Zn symmetric cell at 80%depth of discharge(DOD).The full cells matched with NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) could cycle over 200 cycles under the condition of high areal capacity(7 mA·h/cm^(2)),an N/P ratio of 1.99 and an E/C ratio of 9.3μL/(mA·h).展开更多
The pore structures of two activated carbons from sawdust with KOH activation and coconut-shell with steam activation for supercapacitor were analyzed by N2 adsorption method. The electrochemical properties of both ac...The pore structures of two activated carbons from sawdust with KOH activation and coconut-shell with steam activation for supercapacitor were analyzed by N2 adsorption method. The electrochemical properties of both activated carbons in 6 mol/L KOH solution and 1 mol/L EtgNPF4/PC were compared, and the effect of pore structure on the capacitance was investigated by cyclic voltammetry, AC impedance and charge-discharge measurements. The results indicate that the capacitance mainly depends on effective surface area, but the power property mainly depends on mesoporosity. At low specific current （1 A/g）, the maximum specific Capacitances of 276.3 F/g in aqueous system and 123.9 F/g in nonaqueous system can be obtained from sawdust activated carbon with a larger surface area of 1 808 m^2/g, butat a high specific current, the specific capacitance of coconut-shell activated carbon with a higher mesoporosity of 75.1% is more excellent. Activated carbon by KOH activation is fitter for aqueous system and that by steam activation is fitter for nonaqueous system.展开更多
In-situ obserVation technique has been used to study the growth of fractals,dendrites and faceted crystals in a isothermal thin aqueous soiution film system of Ba(NO),micromorphology of fractals as well as a"phas...In-situ obserVation technique has been used to study the growth of fractals,dendrites and faceted crystals in a isothermal thin aqueous soiution film system of Ba(NO),micromorphology of fractals as well as a"phase diagram"showing the dependence of the pattern formation on the growth conditions have been investigated.展开更多
The constructed potential-pH diagrams of Li-Ni(Co,Mn)-H_(2)O system indicate that the LiNiO_(2),LiCoO_(2)and LiMnO_(2)are thermodynamically stable in aqueous solution within the temperature range of 25-200℃and the ac...The constructed potential-pH diagrams of Li-Ni(Co,Mn)-H_(2)O system indicate that the LiNiO_(2),LiCoO_(2)and LiMnO_(2)are thermodynamically stable in aqueous solution within the temperature range of 25-200℃and the activity range of 0.01-1.00.A predominant co-region of LiNiO_(2),LiCoO_(2)and LiMnO_(2)oxides(Li-Ni-Co-Mncomposite oxide)is found in the Li-Ni-Co-Mn-H_(2)O potential-pH diagrams,in which the co-precipitation region expands towards lower pH with rising temperature,indicating the enhanced possibility of synthesizing Li-Ni-Co-Mn composite oxide in aqueous solution.The experimental results prove that it is feasible to prepare the LiNi_(0.5)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.3)O_(2)cathode materials(NCM523)by an aqueous routine.The as-prepared lithiated precursor and NCM523 both inherit the spherical morphology of the hydroxide precursor and the obtained NCM523 has a hexagonalα-NaFeO_(2)structure with good crystallinity.It is reasonable to conclude that the aqueous routine for preparing NCM cathode materials is a promising method with the guidance of the reliable potential-pH diagrams to some extent.展开更多
Garlic peel,as the raw material,was modified by loading with zirconium(IV),exhibiting quite good uptaking behaviour for fluoride anion.The adsorption experiments were carried out in batch shaking vessels,and the proce...Garlic peel,as the raw material,was modified by loading with zirconium(IV),exhibiting quite good uptaking behaviour for fluoride anion.The adsorption experiments were carried out in batch shaking vessels,and the process was strongly dependent on the pH value.The adsorption fits Langmuir model well,and the maximum adsorption capacities at equilibrium pH 2 and 6 are evaluated to be 1.10 and 0.89 mol(fluoride)/kg of Zr-loaded garlic peel gel,respectively.The evaluation of effects of coexisting anions such as nitrate,sulfate and phosphate shows that nitrate and sulfate have no negative effect on the adsorption of fluoride,while phosphate has a little effect.Adsorption kinetics of fluoride is well described by pseudo-second-order rate equation,and the corresponding adsorption rate constant is calculated to be 3.25×10?3 g/(mg·min).展开更多
In the present study the effects of ultrasonic pretreatment and the types of enzyme on oil yield were investigated.The optimum ultrasonic pretreatment parameters were found to be 250 W of ultrasonic power,30 min of ul...In the present study the effects of ultrasonic pretreatment and the types of enzyme on oil yield were investigated.The optimum ultrasonic pretreatment parameters were found to be 250 W of ultrasonic power,30 min of ultrasonic time,and 50℃of ultrasonic temperature.Five types of enzyme,Cellulase,Viscozyme L,Alcalase 2.4L,Protex 6L,and Protex 7L,were evaluated for their effectiveness in releasing oil from ultrasonic pretreated perilla seeds.The highest oil yield of 81.74%was observed in cellulase treated perilla seed samples.The physicochemical properties of the control,hexane,and enzyme extracted perilla seed oils were compared.No significant(P>0.05)differences were observed in iodine value,refractive index,unsaponifiable matter,saponification value,peroxide value,and acid value.展开更多
The heat effect of the reaction between metallic aluminum and HCl(aq) solution of various concentrations were calorimetrically determined. Combining with the thermodynamic properties of related substances led to the ...The heat effect of the reaction between metallic aluminum and HCl(aq) solution of various concentrations were calorimetrically determined. Combining with the thermodynamic properties of related substances led to the thermodynamic properties of Al3+ (aq)展开更多
The membranes were prepared by the incorporation of highly hydrophobic silicalite and carbon molecular sieves (CMS) from different precursors into the PDMS casting solutions. The pervaporative removal of VOCs, such as...The membranes were prepared by the incorporation of highly hydrophobic silicalite and carbon molecular sieves (CMS) from different precursors into the PDMS casting solutions. The pervaporative removal of VOCs, such as benzene, from aqueous solutions was carried out using the separation factor and permeation flux as the evaluating parameters. The effects of the CMS types and structures, feed concentrations on the pervaporation performance were preliminarily investigated.展开更多
The increasing of the growth rate of the crystals from aqueous solutions(simultaneously keeping a good quality of the crystals)remains the important problem.A comparison of fast grown and low grown KDP crystals shows,...The increasing of the growth rate of the crystals from aqueous solutions(simultaneously keeping a good quality of the crystals)remains the important problem.A comparison of fast grown and low grown KDP crystals shows,that some properties of the former are often better than low grown materials.展开更多
A one-step method was developed to extract oil from a mixture of soybeans,peanuts,linseeds,and tea seeds using an aqueous enzymatic method.The proportion of the four seeds was targeted in accordance with a fatty acid ...A one-step method was developed to extract oil from a mixture of soybeans,peanuts,linseeds,and tea seeds using an aqueous enzymatic method.The proportion of the four seeds was targeted in accordance with a fatty acid ratio of 0.27(SFA,saturated fatty acid(s))∶1(MUFA,monounsaturated fatty acid(s))∶1(PUFA,polyunsaturated fatty acid(s)),and the oil extraction yield was maximized by applying the simplex-centroid mixture design method.Three models were developed for describing the relationship between the proportion of the individual seeds in the mixture,the fatty acid ratio in the extracted oil,and the oil extraction yield,respectively.The developed models were then analyzed using an ANOVA and were found to fit the data quite well,with R2 values of 0.98,0.93,and 0.93,respectively.The three models were validated experimentally.The results indicated that the ratio of fatty acids in the oil ranged between 0.98 and 1.12(MUFA∶PUFA)and between 0.26 and 0.28(SFA∶MUFA),which were quite close to the target values of 1 and 0.27,respectively.The oil extraction yield of 62.13%was slightly higher than the predicted value(60.32%).展开更多
Aqueous zinc metal batteries(ZMBs)which are environmentally benign and cheap can be used for grid-scale energy storage,but have a short cycling life mainly due to the poor reversibility of zinc metal anodes in mild aq...Aqueous zinc metal batteries(ZMBs)which are environmentally benign and cheap can be used for grid-scale energy storage,but have a short cycling life mainly due to the poor reversibility of zinc metal anodes in mild aqueous electrolytes.A zincophilic carbon(ZC)layer was deposited on a Zn metal foil at 450°C by the up-stream pyrolysis of a hydrogen-bonded supramolecular substance framework,as-sembled from melamine(ME)and cyanuric acid(CA).The zincophilic groups(C=O and C=N)in the ZC layer guide uniform zinc plating/stripping and eliminate dendrites and side reactions.so that assembled symmetrical batteries(ZC@Zn//ZC@Zn)have a long-term service life of 2500 h at 1 mA cm^(−2) and 1 mAh cm^(−2),which is much longer than that of bare Zn anodes(180 h).In addition,ZC@Zn//V2O5 full batteries have a higher capacity of 174 mAh g^(−1) after 1200 cycles at 2 A g^(−1) than a Zn//V_(2)O_(5) counterpart(100 mAh g^(−1)).The strategy developed for the low-temperat-ure deposition of the ZC layer is a new way to construct advanced zinc metal anodes for ZMBs.展开更多
To achieve the controllable release of energy of nitrocellulose-based propellants,this paper combines the cellulose-based nanocomposites aqueous coating(Surelease®-NC)with fluidized bed coating equipment to succe...To achieve the controllable release of energy of nitrocellulose-based propellants,this paper combines the cellulose-based nanocomposites aqueous coating(Surelease®-NC)with fluidized bed coating equipment to successfully prepare the coated spherical propellant for the first time.The effects of fluidized bed coating temperature,air velocity,flow speed and atomization pressure on the adhesion rate,coating integrity and coating uniformity of the coated spherical propellant were investigated,and the preparation of coated spherical propellant with homogeneous size and structural integrity was achieved for the first time.The microscopic morphology,chemical structure,water vapor adsorption behavior,combustion performance,and ageing resistance property of the coated spherical propellant were systematically investigated by,Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),Micro confocal raman spectrometer,field scanning electron microscopy(SEM),dynamic vapor adsorption techniques,and closed bomb test,confirming the surface core-shell structure and the tightly bonded interfacial structure of coated spherical propellant.Meanwhile,the coated spherical propellant has good hygroscopic,excellent progressive burning and long storage stability.展开更多
The unstable zinc(Zn)/electrolyte interfaces formed by undesired dendrites and parasitic side reactions greatly hinder the development of aqueous zinc ion batteries.Herein,the hydroxy-rich sorbitol was used as an addi...The unstable zinc(Zn)/electrolyte interfaces formed by undesired dendrites and parasitic side reactions greatly hinder the development of aqueous zinc ion batteries.Herein,the hydroxy-rich sorbitol was used as an additive to reshape the solvation structure and modulate the interface chemistry.The strong interactions among sorbitol and both water molecules and Zn electrode can reduce the free water activity,optimize the solvation shell of water and Zn^(2+)ions,and regulate the formation of local water(H_(2)O)-poor environment on the surface of Zn electrode,which effectively inhibit the decomposition of water molecules,and thus,achieve the thermodynamically stable and highly reversible Zn electrochemistry.As a result,the assembled Zn/Zn symmetric cells with the sorbitol additive realized an excellent cycling life of 2000 h at 1 mA·cm^(-2)and 1 mAh·cm^(-2),and over 250 h at 5 mA.cm^(-2)and 5 mAh.cm^(-2).Moreover,the Zn/Cu asymmetric cells with the sorbitol additive achieved a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.6%,obtaining a better performance than that with a pure 2 mol-L^(-1)ZnSO_(4)electrolyte.And the constructed Zn/poly1,5-naphthalenediamine(PNDA)batteries could be stably discharged for 2300 cycles at 1 A g^(-1)with an excellent capacity retention rate.This result indicates that the addition of 1 mol-L^(-1)non-toxic sorbitol into a conventional ZnSO_(4)electrolyte can successfully protect the Zn anode interface by improving the electrochemical properties of Zn reversible deposition/decomposition,which greatly promotes its cycle performance,providing a new approach in future development of high performance aqueous Zn ion batteries.展开更多
基金Supported by Jilin Provincial Scientific and Technological Development Program(20230508109RC,20230201051GX,20220201091GX)National Natural Science Foundation of China(62035013,61275235)。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion electrochromic(EC)technology,boasting the capability to fulfill both safety and cost-ef⁃fectiveness requirements,is garnering extensive attention in various application areas including smart windows,thermal management,displays,and camouflage.However,typical inorganic EC materials,such as tungsten oxides(WO_(3)),of⁃ten suffer from slow ion diffusion kinetics and limited optical contrast within the aqueous Zn^(2+)electrolyte because of the large size and strong Coulombic interactions of the Zn^(2+),which limits their wide applicability.Here,ordered WO_(3)nanowire films,constructed by a one-step grazing angle deposition method,is demonstrated to boost the response speed and optical contrast during EC phenomena.Compared with dense films,the ordered WO_(3)nanowire films with a porosity of 44.6%demonstrate anti-reflective property and excellent comprehensive EC performance,including fast response time(3.6 s and 1.2 s for coloring and bleaching,respectively),large optical contrast(66.6%at 700 nm)and high col⁃oration efficiency(64.3 cm^(2)·C^(-1)).A large-area prototype EC device(17 cm×12 cm)with fast color-switching is also successfully achieved.Mechanistic studies show that the improved performance is mainly due to the ordered porous nanowire structures,which provides direct electron transfer paths and sufficient interfacial contacts,thus simultaneously enhancing the electrochemical activity and fast redox kinetics.This study provides a simple and effective strategy to im⁃prove the performance of tungsten oxide-based aqueous zinc ion EC materials and devices.
文摘V_(2)O_(5)·nH_(2)O has been widely studied for aqueous zinc-ion batteries.The intercalation of inorganic ions has been used as a feasible method to improve the capacity of vanadium pentoxide.To further improve the stability,organic small molecule choline chloride intercalation is used to expand the spacing of the vanadium pentoxide layers and increase the cycling stability.Therefore,we consider the introduction of Sr^(2+)to cointercalate with choline chloride.Here,we synthes-ized vanadium pentoxide cointercalated with Sr^(2+)and choline ions(Ch^(+))via a simple hydrothermal method.The electro-chemical performance shows an enhanced cathode capacitance contribution of Sr&Ch-V_(2)O_(5),with a discharge capacity of 526 mAh·g^(-1)at 0.1 A·g^(-1)and a retention rate of 78.9%after 2000 cycles at 5 A·g^(-1).This work offers a novel strategy for the design of organic‒inorganic hybrid materials for use as cathodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
基金financial support from projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172038,22179017)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB4101600,2022YFB4101601)。
文摘For rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs),the design of nanocomposites comprised of electrochemically active materials and carbon materials with novel structures has great prom-ise in addressing the issue of electrical conductivity and structural stability in the electrode materials during electrochemical cycling.We report the production of a novel flexible electrode material,by anchoring MnO_(2) nanosheets on a B,N co-doped carbon nanotube ar-ray(BNCNTs)grown on carbon cloth(BNCNTs@MnO_(2)),which was fabricated by in-situ pyrolysis and hydrothermal growth.The generated BNCNTs were strongly bonded to the surface of the car-bon fibers in the carbon cloth which provides both excellent elec-tron transport and ion diffusion,and improves the stability and dur-ability of the cathode.Importantly,the BNCNTs offer more active sites for the hydrothermal growth of MnO_(2),ensuring a uniform dis-tribution.Electrochemical tests show that BNCNTs@MnO_(2) delivers a high specific capacity of 310.7 mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 A g^(−1),along with excellent rate capability and outstanding cycling stability,with a 79.7% capacity retention after 8000 cycles at 3 A g^(−1).
文摘Continued growth in energy demand and increased environmental pollution constitute major challenges that need to be addressed urgently.The development and utilization of renewable,sustainable,and clean energy sources,such as wind and solar,are crucial.However,the instability of these intermittent energy sources makes the need for energy storage systems increasingly urgent.Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have received widespread attention due to their unique advantages,such as high energy density,cost-effectiveness,environmental friendliness,and safety.However,AZIBs face significant challenges,mainly the formation of zinc dendrites that seriously affect the stability and lifetime of the batteries,leading to battery failure.Therefore,reducing the formation of zinc dendrites is crucial for improving the performance of AZIBs.This review systematically and comprehensively comprehends the current strategies and advances in inhibiting the formation of zinc dendrites.By comprehensively analyzing the latest developments in zinc anode,electrolyte,separator design and modification,as well as other novel mechanisms,it provides researchers with a thorough understanding to guide future research and advance the development of AZIBs.
基金supported by the Longkou City Science and Technology Research and Development Plan(No.2020KJJH061).
文摘Developing supercapacitors(SCs)with long cycling life and wide operative voltage window is a significant topic in the field of aqueous electrolytes.Although the design of water in salt(WIS)electrolytes has pushed the development of aqueous electrolytes to a new height,the WIS electrolytes with an operative voltage window of up to 2.5 V is still very scarce.Herein,in order to enrich the type of aqueous electrolyte with high operative voltage,tetramethylammonium trifluoromethanesulfonate(TMAOTf)based WIS electrolyte was used as a model to construct WIS based hybrid electrolyte with acetonitrile(ACN)co-solvent and LiTFSI co-solute.In view of the coordination effect of ACN and Lit on free water in TMAOTf based WIS electrolyte,the TMAt-Lit-AWIS electrolyte has the electrochemical stabilization window of up to 3.35 V.Further coupled with the commercial YP-50F electrodes,TMAt-Lit-AWIS based SCs exhibited wide operative voltage window(2.5 V),long cycling life(45,000 cycles)and good low-temperature performance(99.99%capacitance retention after 2000 cycles at20℃).The design of this hybrid electrolyte will enrich the types of aqueous hybrid electrolytes with long cycling life and wide operative voltage window.
基金Projects(52172263,52372252)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2024RC1022)supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)are promising energy storage systems because of their inherent safety and excellent sustainability.In this study,a zinc-chromium alloy layer is electrochemically deposited on the Zn anode(ZnCr@Zn)to enhance its performance in aqueous electrolytes.The ZnCr alloy layer can effectively modulate and homogenize Zn^(2+)flux,thus significantly promoting uniform Zn deposition.Meanwhile,the corrosion-resistant ZnCr alloy layer protects Zn from detrimental side reactions,improving Zn plating/stripping reversibility.Consequently,the ZnCr@Zn anode achieves a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.9%at 2 mA/cm^(2)over 600 cycles.Furthermore,the ZnCr@Zn||NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)coin cell reliably operates for over 2000 cycles at 2 A/g with a capacity retention rate of 88.7%.The ZnCr@Zn||NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)pouch cell also demonstrates excellent stability over 160 cycles at a current density of 0.5 A/g.This work provides a facile approach to improve the Zn anode for high-performance AZIBs.
基金Project(2023YFC2908305)supported by the National Key R&D Program of ChinaProjects(52072411,52301273)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金Project(2023CXQD038)supported by the Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Program,ChinaProject(S202310533413)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University,China。
文摘Aqueous zinc metal batteries(AZMBs)have garnered widespread attention due to their low cost and high safety.However,current researches are still primarily focused on reversible cycling at low areal capacity,which is far from practical application.Addressing interfacial stability issues encountered during cycling and employing interfacial optimization strategies can promote the development of safe and eco-friendly AZMBs.By introducingγ-valerolactone(GVL),which disrupts the original hydrogen bonding network of water,the electrochemical window of electrolyte is expanded,and the reactivity of water is significantly reduced.Additionally,the incorporation of GVL in Zn ion solvation alters the deposition pattern on the Zn anode surface,resulting in improved cyclic performance.The cells demonstrated excellent performance,maintaining stable over 400 h at 5 mA/cm^(2)-5 mA·h/cm^(2),and nearly 300 h in Zn||Zn symmetric cell at 80%depth of discharge(DOD).The full cells matched with NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10) could cycle over 200 cycles under the condition of high areal capacity(7 mA·h/cm^(2)),an N/P ratio of 1.99 and an E/C ratio of 9.3μL/(mA·h).
基金Project(2007BAE12B01-2) supported by the National Key Project Scientific and Technical Supporting Programs Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology of China
文摘The pore structures of two activated carbons from sawdust with KOH activation and coconut-shell with steam activation for supercapacitor were analyzed by N2 adsorption method. The electrochemical properties of both activated carbons in 6 mol/L KOH solution and 1 mol/L EtgNPF4/PC were compared, and the effect of pore structure on the capacitance was investigated by cyclic voltammetry, AC impedance and charge-discharge measurements. The results indicate that the capacitance mainly depends on effective surface area, but the power property mainly depends on mesoporosity. At low specific current （1 A/g）, the maximum specific Capacitances of 276.3 F/g in aqueous system and 123.9 F/g in nonaqueous system can be obtained from sawdust activated carbon with a larger surface area of 1 808 m^2/g, butat a high specific current, the specific capacitance of coconut-shell activated carbon with a higher mesoporosity of 75.1% is more excellent. Activated carbon by KOH activation is fitter for aqueous system and that by steam activation is fitter for nonaqueous system.
文摘In-situ obserVation technique has been used to study the growth of fractals,dendrites and faceted crystals in a isothermal thin aqueous soiution film system of Ba(NO),micromorphology of fractals as well as a"phase diagram"showing the dependence of the pattern formation on the growth conditions have been investigated.
基金Project(FA2019015)supported by the Government of Chongzuo,Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,ChinaProject(AD18281073)supported by Science and Technology Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,China
文摘The constructed potential-pH diagrams of Li-Ni(Co,Mn)-H_(2)O system indicate that the LiNiO_(2),LiCoO_(2)and LiMnO_(2)are thermodynamically stable in aqueous solution within the temperature range of 25-200℃and the activity range of 0.01-1.00.A predominant co-region of LiNiO_(2),LiCoO_(2)and LiMnO_(2)oxides(Li-Ni-Co-Mncomposite oxide)is found in the Li-Ni-Co-Mn-H_(2)O potential-pH diagrams,in which the co-precipitation region expands towards lower pH with rising temperature,indicating the enhanced possibility of synthesizing Li-Ni-Co-Mn composite oxide in aqueous solution.The experimental results prove that it is feasible to prepare the LiNi_(0.5)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.3)O_(2)cathode materials(NCM523)by an aqueous routine.The as-prepared lithiated precursor and NCM523 both inherit the spherical morphology of the hydroxide precursor and the obtained NCM523 has a hexagonalα-NaFeO_(2)structure with good crystallinity.It is reasonable to conclude that the aqueous routine for preparing NCM cathode materials is a promising method with the guidance of the reliable potential-pH diagrams to some extent.
基金Project(11140065) supported by Research Program for Returned Oversea Scholars of China
文摘Garlic peel,as the raw material,was modified by loading with zirconium(IV),exhibiting quite good uptaking behaviour for fluoride anion.The adsorption experiments were carried out in batch shaking vessels,and the process was strongly dependent on the pH value.The adsorption fits Langmuir model well,and the maximum adsorption capacities at equilibrium pH 2 and 6 are evaluated to be 1.10 and 0.89 mol(fluoride)/kg of Zr-loaded garlic peel gel,respectively.The evaluation of effects of coexisting anions such as nitrate,sulfate and phosphate shows that nitrate and sulfate have no negative effect on the adsorption of fluoride,while phosphate has a little effect.Adsorption kinetics of fluoride is well described by pseudo-second-order rate equation,and the corresponding adsorption rate constant is calculated to be 3.25×10?3 g/(mg·min).
基金the support for this work by the National Hightech R&D Program of China(863 Program)(research grant number 2013AA102104)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(research grant number 31071493)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(research grant number 2012M511433)the Northeast Agricultural University,and the National Research Center of Soybean Engineering and Technology
文摘In the present study the effects of ultrasonic pretreatment and the types of enzyme on oil yield were investigated.The optimum ultrasonic pretreatment parameters were found to be 250 W of ultrasonic power,30 min of ultrasonic time,and 50℃of ultrasonic temperature.Five types of enzyme,Cellulase,Viscozyme L,Alcalase 2.4L,Protex 6L,and Protex 7L,were evaluated for their effectiveness in releasing oil from ultrasonic pretreated perilla seeds.The highest oil yield of 81.74%was observed in cellulase treated perilla seed samples.The physicochemical properties of the control,hexane,and enzyme extracted perilla seed oils were compared.No significant(P>0.05)differences were observed in iodine value,refractive index,unsaponifiable matter,saponification value,peroxide value,and acid value.
文摘The heat effect of the reaction between metallic aluminum and HCl(aq) solution of various concentrations were calorimetrically determined. Combining with the thermodynamic properties of related substances led to the thermodynamic properties of Al3+ (aq)
文摘The membranes were prepared by the incorporation of highly hydrophobic silicalite and carbon molecular sieves (CMS) from different precursors into the PDMS casting solutions. The pervaporative removal of VOCs, such as benzene, from aqueous solutions was carried out using the separation factor and permeation flux as the evaluating parameters. The effects of the CMS types and structures, feed concentrations on the pervaporation performance were preliminarily investigated.
文摘The increasing of the growth rate of the crystals from aqueous solutions(simultaneously keeping a good quality of the crystals)remains the important problem.A comparison of fast grown and low grown KDP crystals shows,that some properties of the former are often better than low grown materials.
基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(research grant number 2012M510912)the Ministry of Agriculture of Modern Technology System Projects the Soybean Industry(research grant number nycytx-004)the National Research Center of Soybean Engineering and Technology and the Northeast Agricultural University for funding this work
文摘A one-step method was developed to extract oil from a mixture of soybeans,peanuts,linseeds,and tea seeds using an aqueous enzymatic method.The proportion of the four seeds was targeted in accordance with a fatty acid ratio of 0.27(SFA,saturated fatty acid(s))∶1(MUFA,monounsaturated fatty acid(s))∶1(PUFA,polyunsaturated fatty acid(s)),and the oil extraction yield was maximized by applying the simplex-centroid mixture design method.Three models were developed for describing the relationship between the proportion of the individual seeds in the mixture,the fatty acid ratio in the extracted oil,and the oil extraction yield,respectively.The developed models were then analyzed using an ANOVA and were found to fit the data quite well,with R2 values of 0.98,0.93,and 0.93,respectively.The three models were validated experimentally.The results indicated that the ratio of fatty acids in the oil ranged between 0.98 and 1.12(MUFA∶PUFA)and between 0.26 and 0.28(SFA∶MUFA),which were quite close to the target values of 1 and 0.27,respectively.The oil extraction yield of 62.13%was slightly higher than the predicted value(60.32%).
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22479022)Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC2007129)。
文摘Aqueous zinc metal batteries(ZMBs)which are environmentally benign and cheap can be used for grid-scale energy storage,but have a short cycling life mainly due to the poor reversibility of zinc metal anodes in mild aqueous electrolytes.A zincophilic carbon(ZC)layer was deposited on a Zn metal foil at 450°C by the up-stream pyrolysis of a hydrogen-bonded supramolecular substance framework,as-sembled from melamine(ME)and cyanuric acid(CA).The zincophilic groups(C=O and C=N)in the ZC layer guide uniform zinc plating/stripping and eliminate dendrites and side reactions.so that assembled symmetrical batteries(ZC@Zn//ZC@Zn)have a long-term service life of 2500 h at 1 mA cm^(−2) and 1 mAh cm^(−2),which is much longer than that of bare Zn anodes(180 h).In addition,ZC@Zn//V2O5 full batteries have a higher capacity of 174 mAh g^(−1) after 1200 cycles at 2 A g^(−1) than a Zn//V_(2)O_(5) counterpart(100 mAh g^(−1)).The strategy developed for the low-temperat-ure deposition of the ZC layer is a new way to construct advanced zinc metal anodes for ZMBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.22005143)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST (Grant No.2022QNRC001)。
文摘To achieve the controllable release of energy of nitrocellulose-based propellants,this paper combines the cellulose-based nanocomposites aqueous coating(Surelease®-NC)with fluidized bed coating equipment to successfully prepare the coated spherical propellant for the first time.The effects of fluidized bed coating temperature,air velocity,flow speed and atomization pressure on the adhesion rate,coating integrity and coating uniformity of the coated spherical propellant were investigated,and the preparation of coated spherical propellant with homogeneous size and structural integrity was achieved for the first time.The microscopic morphology,chemical structure,water vapor adsorption behavior,combustion performance,and ageing resistance property of the coated spherical propellant were systematically investigated by,Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),Micro confocal raman spectrometer,field scanning electron microscopy(SEM),dynamic vapor adsorption techniques,and closed bomb test,confirming the surface core-shell structure and the tightly bonded interfacial structure of coated spherical propellant.Meanwhile,the coated spherical propellant has good hygroscopic,excellent progressive burning and long storage stability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22279063,52001170)Tianjin Natural Science Foundation(22JCYBJC00590)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.We thank the Haihe Laboratoryof Sustainable Chemical Transformations for financial support.
文摘The unstable zinc(Zn)/electrolyte interfaces formed by undesired dendrites and parasitic side reactions greatly hinder the development of aqueous zinc ion batteries.Herein,the hydroxy-rich sorbitol was used as an additive to reshape the solvation structure and modulate the interface chemistry.The strong interactions among sorbitol and both water molecules and Zn electrode can reduce the free water activity,optimize the solvation shell of water and Zn^(2+)ions,and regulate the formation of local water(H_(2)O)-poor environment on the surface of Zn electrode,which effectively inhibit the decomposition of water molecules,and thus,achieve the thermodynamically stable and highly reversible Zn electrochemistry.As a result,the assembled Zn/Zn symmetric cells with the sorbitol additive realized an excellent cycling life of 2000 h at 1 mA·cm^(-2)and 1 mAh·cm^(-2),and over 250 h at 5 mA.cm^(-2)and 5 mAh.cm^(-2).Moreover,the Zn/Cu asymmetric cells with the sorbitol additive achieved a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.6%,obtaining a better performance than that with a pure 2 mol-L^(-1)ZnSO_(4)electrolyte.And the constructed Zn/poly1,5-naphthalenediamine(PNDA)batteries could be stably discharged for 2300 cycles at 1 A g^(-1)with an excellent capacity retention rate.This result indicates that the addition of 1 mol-L^(-1)non-toxic sorbitol into a conventional ZnSO_(4)electrolyte can successfully protect the Zn anode interface by improving the electrochemical properties of Zn reversible deposition/decomposition,which greatly promotes its cycle performance,providing a new approach in future development of high performance aqueous Zn ion batteries.
