Pulsed plasma arc deposition （PPAD）, which combines pulsed plasma cladding with rapid prototyping, is a promising technology for manufacturing near net shape components due to its superiority in cost and convenience...Pulsed plasma arc deposition （PPAD）, which combines pulsed plasma cladding with rapid prototyping, is a promising technology for manufacturing near net shape components due to its superiority in cost and convenience of processing. In the present research, PPAD was successfully used to fabricate the Ni-based superalloy Inconel 625 components. The microstructures and mechanical properties of deposits were investigated by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, optical microscopy （OM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） with energy dispersive spectrometer （EDS）, microhardness and tensile testers. It was found that the as-deposited structure exhibited homogenous columnar dendrite structure, which grew epitaxially along the deposition direction. Moreover, some intermetallic phases such as Laves phase, minor MC （NbC, TiC） carbides and needle-like δ-Ni3Nb were observed in y-Ni matrix. Precipitation mechanism and distribution characteristics of these intermetallic phases in the as-deposited 625 alloy sample were analyzed. In order to evaluate the mechanical properties of the deposits, microhardness was measured at various location （including transverse plane and longitudinal plane）. The results revealed hardness was in the range of 260- 285 HVo.2. In particular, microhardness at the interface region between two adjacent deposited layers was slightly higher than that at other regions due to highly refined structure and the disperse distribution of Laves particles. Finally, the influence of precipitation phases and fabrication strategies on the tensile properties of the as-deposited samples was investigated. The failure modes of the tensile specimens were analyzed with fractography.展开更多
Metal-organic framework(MOF)-derived porous carbon has attracted particular attention in the electrochemical energy storage field,of which the key is the design and preparation of electrode materials with adjustable p...Metal-organic framework(MOF)-derived porous carbon has attracted particular attention in the electrochemical energy storage field,of which the key is the design and preparation of electrode materials with adjustable porosity and defects for supercapacitors.Here,a novel strategy of coating ZIF-8 with coal tar pitch(CTP)is presented to tailor the porosity and defects of derived porous carbon,by which the inward contraction of ZIF-8 is prevented to enlarge the ultra-micropores,and the defects of ZIF-8-derived carbon are repaired to form a continuous conjugated network.The tradeoff between porosity and electrical conductivity endows this novel hard/soft carbon electrode with fast ion/electron diffusion,achieving high yet balanced capacitance and rate performance of a top-level specific area-normalized capacitance(40μF cm^(-2))and a capacitance retention of 52.1%at a 1000-fold increased current density.Meanwhile,the novel electrode realizes a high capacitance of 704 F g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)and capacitance retention of 91.9%after 50000 cycles in KOH+PPD electrolyte.This study provides an effective approach to designing novel hard/soft carbon with tuned porosity and carbon defects from MOFs and CTP for supercapacitors and other metal-ion batteries.展开更多
Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)are appealing alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)because of their wide potential window,fast ionic conductivity in the electrolyte,and reduced cost.However,PIBs suffer...Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)are appealing alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)because of their wide potential window,fast ionic conductivity in the electrolyte,and reduced cost.However,PIBs suffer from sluggish K+reaction kinetics in electrode materials,large volume expansion of electroactive materials,and the unstable solid electrolyte interphase.Various strategies,especially in terms of electrode design,have been proposed to address these issues.In this review,the recent progress on advanced anode materials of PIBs is systematically discussed,ranging from the design principles,and nanoscale fabrication and engineering to the structure-performance relationship.Finally,the remaining limitations,potential solutions,and possible research directions for the development of PIBs towards practical applications are presented.This review will provide new insights into the lab development and real-world applications of PIBs.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries with the merits of high theoretical capacity and high energy density have gained significant attention as the next-generation energy storage devices.Unfortunately,the main pressing issues...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries with the merits of high theoretical capacity and high energy density have gained significant attention as the next-generation energy storage devices.Unfortunately,the main pressing issues of sluggish reaction kinetics and severe shuttling of polysulfides hampered their practical application.To overcome these obstacles,various strategies adopting high-efficient electrocatalysts have been explored to enable the rapid polysulfide conversions and thereby suppressing the polysulfide shuttling.This review first summarizes the recent progress on electrocatalysts involved in hosts,interlayers,and protective layers.Then,these electrocatalysts in Li-S batteries are analyzed by listing representative works,from the viewpoints of design concepts,engineering strategies,working principles,and electrochemical performance.Finally,the remaining issues/challenges and future perspectives facing electrocatalysts are given and discussed.This review may provide new guidance for the future construction of electrocatalysts and their further utilizations in high-performance Li-S batteries.展开更多
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China("973 Project",No.2011CB013403)the National Science and Technology Supporting Project (Nos.2011BAF11B07 and 2011BAC10B05)
文摘Pulsed plasma arc deposition （PPAD）, which combines pulsed plasma cladding with rapid prototyping, is a promising technology for manufacturing near net shape components due to its superiority in cost and convenience of processing. In the present research, PPAD was successfully used to fabricate the Ni-based superalloy Inconel 625 components. The microstructures and mechanical properties of deposits were investigated by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, optical microscopy （OM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） with energy dispersive spectrometer （EDS）, microhardness and tensile testers. It was found that the as-deposited structure exhibited homogenous columnar dendrite structure, which grew epitaxially along the deposition direction. Moreover, some intermetallic phases such as Laves phase, minor MC （NbC, TiC） carbides and needle-like δ-Ni3Nb were observed in y-Ni matrix. Precipitation mechanism and distribution characteristics of these intermetallic phases in the as-deposited 625 alloy sample were analyzed. In order to evaluate the mechanical properties of the deposits, microhardness was measured at various location （including transverse plane and longitudinal plane）. The results revealed hardness was in the range of 260- 285 HVo.2. In particular, microhardness at the interface region between two adjacent deposited layers was slightly higher than that at other regions due to highly refined structure and the disperse distribution of Laves particles. Finally, the influence of precipitation phases and fabrication strategies on the tensile properties of the as-deposited samples was investigated. The failure modes of the tensile specimens were analyzed with fractography.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52372037)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province (Nos. 2408085MB032)+1 种基金the Outstanding Scientific Research and Innovation Team Program of Higher Education Institutions of Anhui Province (No. 2023AH010015)support from the Anhui International Research Center of Energy Materials Green Manufacturing and Biotechnology
文摘Metal-organic framework(MOF)-derived porous carbon has attracted particular attention in the electrochemical energy storage field,of which the key is the design and preparation of electrode materials with adjustable porosity and defects for supercapacitors.Here,a novel strategy of coating ZIF-8 with coal tar pitch(CTP)is presented to tailor the porosity and defects of derived porous carbon,by which the inward contraction of ZIF-8 is prevented to enlarge the ultra-micropores,and the defects of ZIF-8-derived carbon are repaired to form a continuous conjugated network.The tradeoff between porosity and electrical conductivity endows this novel hard/soft carbon electrode with fast ion/electron diffusion,achieving high yet balanced capacitance and rate performance of a top-level specific area-normalized capacitance(40μF cm^(-2))and a capacitance retention of 52.1%at a 1000-fold increased current density.Meanwhile,the novel electrode realizes a high capacitance of 704 F g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)and capacitance retention of 91.9%after 50000 cycles in KOH+PPD electrolyte.This study provides an effective approach to designing novel hard/soft carbon with tuned porosity and carbon defects from MOFs and CTP for supercapacitors and other metal-ion batteries.
基金This project was financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFA0208200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22005003,22022505,and 21872069)+4 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.0205-14380219 and 0205-14913212)the Scientific Research Foundation of Anhui University of Technology for Talent Introduction(No.DT19100069)the Yong Scientific Research Foundation of Anhui University of Technology(No.QZ202003)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20180008)the Shenzhen Fundamental Research Program of Science,Technology,and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality(No.JCYJ20180307155007589).
文摘Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)are appealing alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)because of their wide potential window,fast ionic conductivity in the electrolyte,and reduced cost.However,PIBs suffer from sluggish K+reaction kinetics in electrode materials,large volume expansion of electroactive materials,and the unstable solid electrolyte interphase.Various strategies,especially in terms of electrode design,have been proposed to address these issues.In this review,the recent progress on advanced anode materials of PIBs is systematically discussed,ranging from the design principles,and nanoscale fabrication and engineering to the structure-performance relationship.Finally,the remaining limitations,potential solutions,and possible research directions for the development of PIBs towards practical applications are presented.This review will provide new insights into the lab development and real-world applications of PIBs.
基金supported by the Yong Scientific Foundation of Anhui University of Technology for Top Talent(No.DT2100000947)Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province Education Commission(No.KJ2020A0269)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Foundation of Anhui University of Technology for Talent Introduction(No.DT19100069)the Yong Scientific Research Foundation of Anhui University of Technology(No.QZ202003).
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries with the merits of high theoretical capacity and high energy density have gained significant attention as the next-generation energy storage devices.Unfortunately,the main pressing issues of sluggish reaction kinetics and severe shuttling of polysulfides hampered their practical application.To overcome these obstacles,various strategies adopting high-efficient electrocatalysts have been explored to enable the rapid polysulfide conversions and thereby suppressing the polysulfide shuttling.This review first summarizes the recent progress on electrocatalysts involved in hosts,interlayers,and protective layers.Then,these electrocatalysts in Li-S batteries are analyzed by listing representative works,from the viewpoints of design concepts,engineering strategies,working principles,and electrochemical performance.Finally,the remaining issues/challenges and future perspectives facing electrocatalysts are given and discussed.This review may provide new guidance for the future construction of electrocatalysts and their further utilizations in high-performance Li-S batteries.
