Li–S battery is one of the most promising candidates for next-generation energy storage technology.However, the rapid capacity fading and low-energy-density limit its large-scale applications. Scholars invest a lot o...Li–S battery is one of the most promising candidates for next-generation energy storage technology.However, the rapid capacity fading and low-energy-density limit its large-scale applications. Scholars invest a lot of effort to introduce new materials. A neglected problem is that reasonable structure is as important as new material. In this review, four kinds of cathode structures were analyzed through morphology and electrochemical properties. The relationship between structures and properties was elaborated through reaction mechanism. The advantages and disadvantages of each structure were discussed. We hope the summary and discussion provide inspiration for structure design in Li–S battery cathode materials.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries have been regarded as the candidate for the next-generation energy storage system due to the high theoretical specific capacity(1675 m Ah/g), energy density(2600 Wh/kg)and the abundance o...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries have been regarded as the candidate for the next-generation energy storage system due to the high theoretical specific capacity(1675 m Ah/g), energy density(2600 Wh/kg)and the abundance of elemental sulfur, but the application of Li-S batteries is impeded by a series of problems. Recently, all-solid-state Li-S batteries(ASSLSBs) have drawn great attention because many drawbacks such as safety issues caused by metallic lithium anodes and organic liquid electrolytes can be overcome through the use of solid-state electrolytes(SEs). However, not only the problems brought by sulfur cathodes still exist, but more trouble arouses from the interfaces between SEs and cathodes, hampering the practical application of ASSLSBs. Therefore, in order to deal with the problems, enormous endeavors have been done on ASSLSB cathodes during the past few decades, including engineering of cathode active materials, cathode host materials, cathode binder materials and cathode structures. In this review, the electrochemical mechanism and existing problems of ASSLSBs are briefly introduced. Subsequently, the strategies for developing cathode materials and designing cathode structures are presented. Then there follows a brief discussion of SE problems and expectations, and finally, the challenges and perspectives of ASSLSBs are summarized.展开更多
Solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)is a promising power generation technology with high efficiency and can operate with a wide range of fuels.Although H2 delivery and storage are still hurdles,natural gas is readily accessibl...Solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)is a promising power generation technology with high efficiency and can operate with a wide range of fuels.Although H2 delivery and storage are still hurdles,natural gas is readily accessible through existing pipeline infrastructure and therefore stands as a viable fuel candidate for SOFC.Owing to the high operating temperature,the methane in natural gas can be directly reformed in the anode of an SOFC.However,mechanical failure remains a critical issue and hinders the prevalence of traditional planar SOFCs.A novel flat-tubular structure with symmetrical double-sided cathodes was previously proposed to improve mechanical durability.In this work,the performance of a methane-fueled SOFC with symmetrical double-sided cathodes is analyzed with a numerical multiphysics model.The distributions of different physical fields in the SOFC are investigated.Special attention is paid to stress analysis,which is closely related to the mechanical stability of an SOFC.Furthermore,the CH_(4)-fueled and H_(2)-fueled SOFCs are also compared in terms of the distribution of thermal stress.A lower first principal stress is observed for CH_(4)-fueled flat-tubular SOFC,demonstrating a reduced probability of mechanical failures and potentially extended lifespan.展开更多
Solid-state metal-air batteries have emerged as a research hotspot due to their high energy density and high safety.Moreover,side reactions caused by infiltrated gases(O_(2),H_(2)O,or CO_(2))and safety issues caused b...Solid-state metal-air batteries have emerged as a research hotspot due to their high energy density and high safety.Moreover,side reactions caused by infiltrated gases(O_(2),H_(2)O,or CO_(2))and safety issues caused by liquid electrolyte leakage will be eliminated radically.However,the solid-state metal–air battery is still in its infancy,and many thorny problems still need to be solved,such as the large resistance of the metal/electrolyte interface and catalyst design.This review will summarize some important progress and key issues for solid-state metal-air batteries,especially the lithium-,sodium-,and zinc-based metal-air batteries,clarify some core issues,and forecast the future direction of the solid-state metal-air batteries.展开更多
CrN microspheres were synthesized by using a cathodic arc plasma source system. The obtained samples were annealed in air at temperatures of 300-800 ℃ for 60 min. The influence of annealing temperature on the microst...CrN microspheres were synthesized by using a cathodic arc plasma source system. The obtained samples were annealed in air at temperatures of 300-800 ℃ for 60 min. The influence of annealing temperature on the microstructure and surface morphology of the CrN microspheres was investigated. The CrN microspheres were characterized by means of scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. The results show that the CrN nanoparticles arranged into leaf-like structures before annealing. With the rising of the annealing temperature, the size of CrN crystal nanoparticals became larger. When the annealing temperature exceeded the oxidation point（500 ℃）, the CrN was oxidized and the leaf-like structure was broken. With further increase of the annealing temperature（700 ℃）, the arrangement of CrN nanoparticles was changed from leaf-like structure to be discrete.展开更多
At present,spark plugs are used to trigger discharge in pulsed plasma thrusters（PPT）,which are known to be life-limiting components due to plasma corrosion and carbon deposition.A strong electric field could be form...At present,spark plugs are used to trigger discharge in pulsed plasma thrusters（PPT）,which are known to be life-limiting components due to plasma corrosion and carbon deposition.A strong electric field could be formed in a cathode triple junction（CTJ） to achieve a trigger function under vacuum conditions.We propose an induction-triggered electrode structure on the basis of the CTJ trigger principle.The induction-triggered electrode structure could increase the electric field strength of the CTJ without changing the voltage between electrodes,contributing to a reduction in the electrode breakdown voltage.Additionally,it can maintain the plasma generation effect when the breakdown voltage is reduced in the discharge experiments.The induction-triggered electrode structure could ensure an effective trigger when the ablation distance of Teflon increases,and the magnetic field produced by the discharge current could further improve the plasma density and propagation velocity.The induction-triggered coaxial PPT we propose has a simplified trigger structure,and it is an effective attempt to optimize the micro-satellite thruster.展开更多
P2-type layered Ni–Mn-based oxides are vital cathode materials for sodiumion batteries(SIBs)due to their high discharge capacity and working voltage.However,they suffer from the detrimental P2→O_(2) phase transition...P2-type layered Ni–Mn-based oxides are vital cathode materials for sodiumion batteries(SIBs)due to their high discharge capacity and working voltage.However,they suffer from the detrimental P2→O_(2) phase transition induced by the O^(2-)−O^(2-)−electrostatic repulsion upon high-voltage charge,which leads to rapid capacity fade.Herein,we construct a P2-type Ni–Mn-based layered oxide cathode with a core-shell structure(labeled as NM–Mg–CS).The P2-Na_(0.67)[Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.75)]O_(2)(NM)core is enclosed by the robust P2-Na_(0.67)[Ni_(0.21)Mn_(0.71)Mg_(0.08)]O_(2)(NM–Mg)shell.The NM–Mg–CS exhibits the phase-transition-free character with mitigated volume change because the confinement effect of shell is conductive to inhibit the irreversible phase transition of the core material.As a result,it drives a high capacity retention of 81%after 1000 cycles at 5 C with an initial capacity of 78mA h/g.And the full cell with the NM–Mg–CS cathode and hard carbon anode delivers stable capacities over 250 cycles.The successful construction of the core-shell structure in P2-type layered oxides sheds light on the development of high-capacity and long-life cathode materials for SIBs.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21273058 and 21673064)Harbin Technological Achievements Transformation Projects(No.2016DB4AG023)Harbin Institute of Technology Environment and Ecology Innovation Special Funds(No.HSCJ201620)
文摘Li–S battery is one of the most promising candidates for next-generation energy storage technology.However, the rapid capacity fading and low-energy-density limit its large-scale applications. Scholars invest a lot of effort to introduce new materials. A neglected problem is that reasonable structure is as important as new material. In this review, four kinds of cathode structures were analyzed through morphology and electrochemical properties. The relationship between structures and properties was elaborated through reaction mechanism. The advantages and disadvantages of each structure were discussed. We hope the summary and discussion provide inspiration for structure design in Li–S battery cathode materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51874110 and 51604089)Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province (No. LH2021B011)Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology (No. QA202138)。
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries have been regarded as the candidate for the next-generation energy storage system due to the high theoretical specific capacity(1675 m Ah/g), energy density(2600 Wh/kg)and the abundance of elemental sulfur, but the application of Li-S batteries is impeded by a series of problems. Recently, all-solid-state Li-S batteries(ASSLSBs) have drawn great attention because many drawbacks such as safety issues caused by metallic lithium anodes and organic liquid electrolytes can be overcome through the use of solid-state electrolytes(SEs). However, not only the problems brought by sulfur cathodes still exist, but more trouble arouses from the interfaces between SEs and cathodes, hampering the practical application of ASSLSBs. Therefore, in order to deal with the problems, enormous endeavors have been done on ASSLSB cathodes during the past few decades, including engineering of cathode active materials, cathode host materials, cathode binder materials and cathode structures. In this review, the electrochemical mechanism and existing problems of ASSLSBs are briefly introduced. Subsequently, the strategies for developing cathode materials and designing cathode structures are presented. Then there follows a brief discussion of SE problems and expectations, and finally, the challenges and perspectives of ASSLSBs are summarized.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11802106,11932005,U20A20251,52102226,and 22109101)Department of Education of Guangdong Province,China(2021KCXTD006 and 2021KQNCX272)+1 种基金Science,Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality,China(GJHZ20220913143009017 and JCYJ20210324093008021)Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen Municipality,China(XMHT20220103004)is appreciated.
文摘Solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)is a promising power generation technology with high efficiency and can operate with a wide range of fuels.Although H2 delivery and storage are still hurdles,natural gas is readily accessible through existing pipeline infrastructure and therefore stands as a viable fuel candidate for SOFC.Owing to the high operating temperature,the methane in natural gas can be directly reformed in the anode of an SOFC.However,mechanical failure remains a critical issue and hinders the prevalence of traditional planar SOFCs.A novel flat-tubular structure with symmetrical double-sided cathodes was previously proposed to improve mechanical durability.In this work,the performance of a methane-fueled SOFC with symmetrical double-sided cathodes is analyzed with a numerical multiphysics model.The distributions of different physical fields in the SOFC are investigated.Special attention is paid to stress analysis,which is closely related to the mechanical stability of an SOFC.Furthermore,the CH_(4)-fueled and H_(2)-fueled SOFCs are also compared in terms of the distribution of thermal stress.A lower first principal stress is observed for CH_(4)-fueled flat-tubular SOFC,demonstrating a reduced probability of mechanical failures and potentially extended lifespan.
基金Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52004092,51872090Central Government Guides Local Science and Technology Development Funds of Hebei Province,Grant/Award Number:226Z4403G。
文摘Solid-state metal-air batteries have emerged as a research hotspot due to their high energy density and high safety.Moreover,side reactions caused by infiltrated gases(O_(2),H_(2)O,or CO_(2))and safety issues caused by liquid electrolyte leakage will be eliminated radically.However,the solid-state metal–air battery is still in its infancy,and many thorny problems still need to be solved,such as the large resistance of the metal/electrolyte interface and catalyst design.This review will summarize some important progress and key issues for solid-state metal-air batteries,especially the lithium-,sodium-,and zinc-based metal-air batteries,clarify some core issues,and forecast the future direction of the solid-state metal-air batteries.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11205116)the International Cooperation Program of Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2011DFR50580)
文摘CrN microspheres were synthesized by using a cathodic arc plasma source system. The obtained samples were annealed in air at temperatures of 300-800 ℃ for 60 min. The influence of annealing temperature on the microstructure and surface morphology of the CrN microspheres was investigated. The CrN microspheres were characterized by means of scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. The results show that the CrN nanoparticles arranged into leaf-like structures before annealing. With the rising of the annealing temperature, the size of CrN crystal nanoparticals became larger. When the annealing temperature exceeded the oxidation point（500 ℃）, the CrN was oxidized and the leaf-like structure was broken. With further increase of the annealing temperature（700 ℃）, the arrangement of CrN nanoparticles was changed from leaf-like structure to be discrete.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51577011)the Graduate Innovation Project of Beijing Jiaotong University(No.2016YJS147) for the financial support of this work
文摘At present,spark plugs are used to trigger discharge in pulsed plasma thrusters（PPT）,which are known to be life-limiting components due to plasma corrosion and carbon deposition.A strong electric field could be formed in a cathode triple junction（CTJ） to achieve a trigger function under vacuum conditions.We propose an induction-triggered electrode structure on the basis of the CTJ trigger principle.The induction-triggered electrode structure could increase the electric field strength of the CTJ without changing the voltage between electrodes,contributing to a reduction in the electrode breakdown voltage.Additionally,it can maintain the plasma generation effect when the breakdown voltage is reduced in the discharge experiments.The induction-triggered electrode structure could ensure an effective trigger when the ablation distance of Teflon increases,and the magnetic field produced by the discharge current could further improve the plasma density and propagation velocity.The induction-triggered coaxial PPT we propose has a simplified trigger structure,and it is an effective attempt to optimize the micro-satellite thruster.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22121005 and 52072186)Open Foundation of Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shaoxing Research Institute of Renewable Energy and Molecular Engineering(No.JDSX2023003)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2022YFB2402200 and 2019YFA0705600)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Nos.63233017,63231002,and 63231198).
文摘P2-type layered Ni–Mn-based oxides are vital cathode materials for sodiumion batteries(SIBs)due to their high discharge capacity and working voltage.However,they suffer from the detrimental P2→O_(2) phase transition induced by the O^(2-)−O^(2-)−electrostatic repulsion upon high-voltage charge,which leads to rapid capacity fade.Herein,we construct a P2-type Ni–Mn-based layered oxide cathode with a core-shell structure(labeled as NM–Mg–CS).The P2-Na_(0.67)[Ni_(0.25)Mn_(0.75)]O_(2)(NM)core is enclosed by the robust P2-Na_(0.67)[Ni_(0.21)Mn_(0.71)Mg_(0.08)]O_(2)(NM–Mg)shell.The NM–Mg–CS exhibits the phase-transition-free character with mitigated volume change because the confinement effect of shell is conductive to inhibit the irreversible phase transition of the core material.As a result,it drives a high capacity retention of 81%after 1000 cycles at 5 C with an initial capacity of 78mA h/g.And the full cell with the NM–Mg–CS cathode and hard carbon anode delivers stable capacities over 250 cycles.The successful construction of the core-shell structure in P2-type layered oxides sheds light on the development of high-capacity and long-life cathode materials for SIBs.
