Extending the charging voltage of LiCoO_(2)(LCO)is an ongoing and promising approach to increase its energy density.However,the main challenge of the approach lies in the insuperable cathodic interfacial processes at ...Extending the charging voltage of LiCoO_(2)(LCO)is an ongoing and promising approach to increase its energy density.However,the main challenge of the approach lies in the insuperable cathodic interfacial processes at high voltage,which leads to rapid failure both in the performance and structure of the LCO cathode.Herein,a Li_(2)CO_(3)-based additive was prepared by a simple sand-milling method,enabling a low electrochemical decomposition voltage<4.6 V from commonly>4.8 V,stabilizing the interface of the LCO cathode at 4.6 V.The decomposition of Li_(2)CO_(3)provides extra Li^(+)and CO_(2)to supplement the Li consumption required in the initial irreversible interfacial reactions and rapidly form a uniform and stable cathode electrolyte interphase layer(less organic and more inorganic components)on the LCO cathode by reducing CO_(2).Thus,the phase transformation and the emergence of high-valent Co ions on the surface of LCO at 4.6 V high voltage were inhibited.Thanks to this,with 2%Li_(2)CO_(3)-based additive,the capacity retention of commercial LCO at a high voltage of 4.6 V at 0.5 C for 100 cycles was improved from 59.3%to 79.3%.This work improves the high-voltage stability of LCO and provides a new idea for realizing the high-voltage operation of batteries.展开更多
Battery-grade lithium carbonate(Li2CO3),plays an irreplaceable role in the preparation of electrolyte and anode materials,are employed in the lithium-ion batteries.It contributes to better cycle and safety performance...Battery-grade lithium carbonate(Li2CO3),plays an irreplaceable role in the preparation of electrolyte and anode materials,are employed in the lithium-ion batteries.It contributes to better cycle and safety performances of展开更多
The recycling of cathode materials from spent lithium-ion battery has attracted extensive attention,but few research have focused on spent blended cathode materials.In reality,the blended materials of lithium iron pho...The recycling of cathode materials from spent lithium-ion battery has attracted extensive attention,but few research have focused on spent blended cathode materials.In reality,the blended materials of lithium iron phosphate and ternary are widely used in electric vehicles,so it is critical to design an effective recycling technique.In this study,an efficient method for recovering Li and Fe from the blended cathode materials of spent LiFePO_(4)and LiNi_(x)Co_(y)Mn_(1-x-y)O_(2)batteries is proposed.First,87%A1 was removed by alkali leaching.Then,91.65%Li,72.08%Ni,64.6%Co and 71.66%Mn were further separated by selective leaching with H_(2)SO_(4)and H_(2)O_(2).Li,Ni,Co and Mn in solution were recovered in the form of Li_(2)CO_(3)and hydroxide respectively.Subsequently,98.38%Fe was leached from the residue by two stage process,and it is recovered as FePO_(4)·2H_(2)O with a purity of 99.5%by precipitation.Fe and P were present in FePO_(4)·2H_(2)O in amounts of 28.34%and 15.98%,respectively.Additionally,the drift and control of various components were discussed,and cost-benefit analysis was used to assess the feasibility of potential application.展开更多
BACKGROUND Lithium carbonate is used to manage various mood disorders,but it can cause thyroid abnormalities,including goiter,hypothyroidism,and hyperthyroidism.In rare cases,it can lead to giant goiter and subclinica...BACKGROUND Lithium carbonate is used to manage various mood disorders,but it can cause thyroid abnormalities,including goiter,hypothyroidism,and hyperthyroidism.In rare cases,it can lead to giant goiter and subclinical hyperthyroidism,which may require surgical intervention in severe cases.CASE SUMMARY This case represents a rare development of giant goiter and subclinical hyperthyroidism in a schizophrenia patient who was subjected to prolonged lithium carbonate treatment.The enlarged thyroid gland caused pressure on the airway and recurrent laryngeal nerve,which led to respiratory distress,hoarseness,and dysphagia.The immediate danger of suffocation required urgent surgical intervention.In this report,we describe the case of a 41-year-old Chinese woman.This sheds light on the etiology and challenges associated with managing a giant goiter.The patient underwent a subtotal thyroidectomy to relieve airway compression and facilitate airway expansion.Prior to the procedure,the patient was given iodine to prepare.Concurrently,changes were made to the psychiatric medication regimen.Following surgery,the patient's respiratory function and vocal cord functionality improved significantly,and her mental state remained stable.CONCLUSION It is essential to monitor thyroid function,test thyroid antibody levels,and perform thyroid ultrasounds consistently in all patients undergoing long-term lithium carbonate treatment.This vigilance helps prevent severe and potentially life-threatening thyroid enlargement.展开更多
1 Introduction Alkaline lakes are widely distributed in the area of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.Most of the salt lakes are famous for their high concentration of lithium,potassium,magnesium,boron(Ma,2000).In recent year...1 Introduction Alkaline lakes are widely distributed in the area of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.Most of the salt lakes are famous for their high concentration of lithium,potassium,magnesium,boron(Ma,2000).In recent years,as a new energy material,lithium and its compounds are widely used in the new area,such as aerospace industry,nuclear展开更多
1 Introduction The geothermal solar pond is a kind of special solar pond.It is different from traditional solar pond,which high temperature geothermal water can be used to heat brine.When the salt in the brine reaches...1 Introduction The geothermal solar pond is a kind of special solar pond.It is different from traditional solar pond,which high temperature geothermal water can be used to heat brine.When the salt in the brine reaches saturation temperature,it precipitate out and is separated from the brine.Compared with solar pond,the geothermal solar pond does not rely entirely on solar radiation as a heat展开更多
Laboratory studies showed that addition of about 0.5%(in mass)Li_(2)CO_(3).to the anode used in an aluminium electrolysis cell gave increased wetting of the anode by the cryolite-alumina melt,increased critical curren...Laboratory studies showed that addition of about 0.5%(in mass)Li_(2)CO_(3).to the anode used in an aluminium electrolysis cell gave increased wetting of the anode by the cryolite-alumina melt,increased critical current density and reduced anodic overvoltage.The lithium carbonate then acted as a catalyst for the oxidation reaction between the anode carbon and the oxide-containing ions in the melt.Anode paste containing lithium carbonate has been employed in Chinese aluminium smelters with 62 kA HSS cells.This lead to improved current efficiency,reduced cell voltage and energy consumption,as well as fewer anode effects per day.展开更多
In this study,lithium carbonate(Li_(2)CO_(3))sourced from the Salar de Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia was used in the synthesis of cathode active material for Li-ion batteries.X-ray diffraction,atomic absorption spectrome...In this study,lithium carbonate(Li_(2)CO_(3))sourced from the Salar de Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia was used in the synthesis of cathode active material for Li-ion batteries.X-ray diffraction,atomic absorption spectrometry,and scanning electron microscopy analyses confirmed that the material had a high phase purity(99.59%,battery-grade)and a suitable morphology for active material synthesis,comparable to a similar commercially obtained material.Li[Ni_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Co_(1/3)]O_(2)(NMC111)was synthesized as a model system using Li_(2)CO_(3) as the precursor and evaluated in full,large-format pouch cells along with three-electrode cells,using commercially relevant active material fractions and mass loadings for meaningful assessment of electrochemical performance.展开更多
Applying spent lithium iron phosphate battery as raw material,valuable metals in spent lithium ion battery were effectively recovered through separation of active material,selective leaching,and stepwise chemical prec...Applying spent lithium iron phosphate battery as raw material,valuable metals in spent lithium ion battery were effectively recovered through separation of active material,selective leaching,and stepwise chemical precipitation.Using stoichiometric Na2S2O8 as an oxidant and adding low-concentration H2SO4 as a leaching agent was proposed.This route was totally different from the conventional methods of dissolving all of the elements into solution by using excess mineral acid.When experiments were done under optimal conditions(Na2S2O8-to-Li molar ratio 0.45,0.30 mol/L H2SO4,60℃,1.5 h),leaching efficiencies of 97.53% for Li^+,1.39%for Fe^3+,and 2.58% for PO4^3−were recorded.FePO4 was then recovered by a precipitation method from the leachate while maintaining the pH at 2.0.The mother liquor was concentrated and maintained at a temperature of approximately 100℃,and then a saturated sodium carbonate solution was added to precipitate Li2CO3.The lithium recovery yield was close to 80%.展开更多
Rational designing and controlling of nanostructures is a key factor in realizing appropriate properties required for the high-performance energy fields. In the present study, hollow Sn O2@C nanoparticles（NPs） with ...Rational designing and controlling of nanostructures is a key factor in realizing appropriate properties required for the high-performance energy fields. In the present study, hollow Sn O2@C nanoparticles（NPs） with a mean size of 50 nm have been synthesized in large-scale via a facile hydrothermal approach.The morphology and composition of as-obtained products were studied by various characterized techniques. As an anode material for lithium ion batteries（LIBs）, the as-prepared hollow Sn O2@C NPs exhibit significant improvement in cycle performances. The discharge capacity of lithium battery is as high as 370 m Ah g 1, and the current density is 3910 m A g 1（5 C） after 573 cycles. Furthermore, the capacity recovers up to 1100 m Ah g 1at the rate performances in which the current density is recovered to 156.4 m A g 1（0.2 C）. Undoubtedly, sub-100 nm Sn O2@C NPs provide significant improvement to the electrochemical performance of LIBs as superior-anode nanomaterials, and this carbon coating strategy can pave the way for developing high-performance LIBs.展开更多
The world is currently facing the challenges of global warming and climate change. Numerous efforts have been taken to mitigate CO2 emission, among which is the use of solid sorbents for CO2 capture. In this work, Li4...The world is currently facing the challenges of global warming and climate change. Numerous efforts have been taken to mitigate CO2 emission, among which is the use of solid sorbents for CO2 capture. In this work, Li4SiO4 was synthesised via a sol-gel method using lithium nitrate （LiNO3） and tetraethylorthosilicate （SiC8H20O4） as precursors. A parametric study of Li：Si molar ratio （1-5）, calcination temperature （600-800℃） and calcination time （1-8 h） were conducted during sorbent synthesis. Calcination temperature （700-800℃） and carbonation temperature （500-700℃） during CO2 sorption activity were also varied to confirm the optimum operating temperature. Sorbent with the highest CO2 sorption capacity was finally introduced to several cyclic tests to study the durability of the sorbent through 10 cycles of CO2 sorption-desorption test. The results showed that the calcination temperature of 800℃ and carbonation temperature of 700℃ were the best operating temperatures, with CO2 sorption capacity of 7.95 mmol CO2·（g sorbent）^-1 （93% of the theoretical yield）. Throughout the ten cyclic processes, CO2 sorption capacity of the sorbent had dropped approximately 16.2% from the first to the tenth cycle, which was a reasonable decline. Thus, it was concluded that Li4SiO4 is a potential CO2 solid sorbent for high temperature CO2 capture activity.展开更多
NS codoped carbon nanorods（NS-CNRs） were prepared using crab shell as template and polyphenylene sulfide（PPS） as both the C and S precursor, followed by carbonization in NH_3. The as-obtained NS-CNRs had a diamete...NS codoped carbon nanorods（NS-CNRs） were prepared using crab shell as template and polyphenylene sulfide（PPS） as both the C and S precursor, followed by carbonization in NH_3. The as-obtained NS-CNRs had a diameter of ~50 nm, length of several micrometers, and N and S contents of 12.5 at.% and 3.7 at.%,respectively, which can serve as anodes for both lithium-ion batteries（LIBs） and sodium ion batteries（SIBs）. When serving as an anode of LIB, the NS-CNRs delivered gravimetric capacities of 2154 mAh g^（-1）at current densities of 0.1 A g^（-1）and 625 mAh g^（-1）at current densities of 5.0 A g^（-1）for 1000 cycles.When serving as an anode of SIB, the NS-CNRs delivered gravimetric capacities of 303 mAh g^（-1）at current densities of 0.1 A g^（-1）and 230 mAh g^（-1）at current densities of 1.0 A g^（-1）for 3000 cycles. The excellent electrochemical performance of NS-CNRs could be ascribed to the one-dimensional nanometer structure and high level of heteroatom doping. We expect that the obtained NS-CNRs would benefit for the future development of the doped carbon materials for lithium ion batteries and other extended applications such as supercapacitor, catalyst and hydrogen storage.展开更多
1 Introduction Lithium was used widely in batteries,lubricants,aluminium smelting,ceramics,glass,polymers and other areas due to its unique electrochemical reactivity as well as other properties(Hykawy,2010).Productio...1 Introduction Lithium was used widely in batteries,lubricants,aluminium smelting,ceramics,glass,polymers and other areas due to its unique electrochemical reactivity as well as other properties(Hykawy,2010).Production of lithium comes from both brine and mineral sources.The total resources of lithium estimated by the USGS in 2014 are to展开更多
This paper presents a study on CO<sub>2</sub> atmospheric transformation which was reacted directly with lithium hydroxide solution and metallic lithium. This solution was obtained through the reaction bet...This paper presents a study on CO<sub>2</sub> atmospheric transformation which was reacted directly with lithium hydroxide solution and metallic lithium. This solution was obtained through the reaction between metallic lithium and deionized water where hydrogen is produced and by exposing the metal at ambient conditions. In the transformation process, atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> gas reacts directly with LiOH solution, in both cases, the CO<sub>2</sub> transformation kinetics was different. For this purpose, reactions between CO<sub>2</sub> and LiOH solution were carried out under controlled temperature and the second process only with metallic lithium, which was exposed at room temperature, however, in these two processes lithium carbonate oxide was formed and identified. According to the results, the efficiency in CO<sub>2</sub> transformation is a function of temperature value which was variable until completely obtaining the by-product, its XRD characterization indicated the formation only of Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> in both procedures. Under laboratory conditions lithium compounds selectively reacted with CO<sub>2</sub>. In the same way, there is an alternative procedure to obtain LiOH and Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> for different applications in various areas.展开更多
A sustainable approach for recovering battery grade FePO_(4) and Li_(2)CO_(3) from Al/F-bearing spent LiFePO_(4)/C powder was proposed,including acid leaching,fluorinated coordination precipitation,homogeneous precipi...A sustainable approach for recovering battery grade FePO_(4) and Li_(2)CO_(3) from Al/F-bearing spent LiFePO_(4)/C powder was proposed,including acid leaching,fluorinated coordination precipitation,homogeneous precipitation,and high-temperature precipitation.Under the optimal conditions,the leaching efficiencies of Li,Fe,P,Al,and F were 97.6%,97.1%,97.1%,72.5%,and 63.3%,respectively.The effects of different parameters on the removal of Al/F impurities were systematically evaluated,indicating about 99.4%Al and 96.4%F in the leachate were precipitated in the form of Na_(3)Li_(3)Al_(2)F_(12),and their residual concentrations were only 0.0124 and 0.328 g/L,respectively,which could be directly used to prepare battery grade FePO_(4)(99.68%in purity).Lithium in the Al/F-bearing residue could be extracted through CaCO_(3)−CaSO_(4) roasting followed by acid leaching,ultimately obtaining 99.87%purity of Li_(2)CO_(3).The recovery rates of Li and Fe were 96.88%and 92.85%,respectively.An economic evaluation demonstrated that the process was profitable.展开更多
Rechargeable Li-CO2 batteries provide a promising new approach for carbon capture and energy storage technology. However, their practical application is limited by many challenges despite much progress in this technol...Rechargeable Li-CO2 batteries provide a promising new approach for carbon capture and energy storage technology. However, their practical application is limited by many challenges despite much progress in this technology. Recent development in Li-CO2 batteries is presented. The reaction mechanism with an air cathode, operating temperatures used, electrochemical performance under different CO2 concentrations, stability of the battery in different electrolytes, and utilization of different cathode materials were emphasized. At last, challenges and perspectives were also present- ed. This review provides a deep understanding of Li-CO2 batteries and offers important guidelines for developing reversible and high efficiency Li-CO2 batteries.展开更多
A new method for the direct synthesis of Li2CO3 powders by membrane electrolysis from LiC1 solution is demonstrated in this paper, where a novel electrolysis system combining ventilation, agitation and loop filtration...A new method for the direct synthesis of Li2CO3 powders by membrane electrolysis from LiC1 solution is demonstrated in this paper, where a novel electrolysis system combining ventilation, agitation and loop filtration functions was reported. The aim of this work is to explore the effect of the starting concentration of LiC1 on the phase and micromorphology of Li2CO3 crystals and thereafter to explore the mechanism of crystallization and grain growth law. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM） images indicate that the particles become irregular polycrystalline from well-defined flower-like and the micro-crystals change from lamellar to needle-like and subsequently to smaller globular granules, and the surface of the crystals becomes smooth with LiC1 concentration increasing from 50 to 400 g.L^-3. The crystalline phases of the different samples were characterized using powder X-ray diffraction （XRD） and the results prove that pure LiaCO3 crystals can be obtained in a single step by the electrolysis method. The particle size distributions show that both volume mean crystal sizes and the full width at half maximum （FWHM） decrease when the starting LiC1 concentration increases from 50 to 300 g.L 3 and also decreases from 400 to 300 g-L^-3.展开更多
Lithium-ion hybrid supercapacitors （LIHSs）, also called Li-ion capacitors, are electrochemical energy stor- age devices that combining the advantages of high power density of supercapacitor and high energy density o...Lithium-ion hybrid supercapacitors （LIHSs）, also called Li-ion capacitors, are electrochemical energy stor- age devices that combining the advantages of high power density of supercapacitor and high energy density of Li-ion battery. However, high power density and long cycle life are still challenges for the cul~ rent LIHSs due to the imbalance of charge-storage capacity and electrode kinetics between capacitor-type cathode and battery-type anode. Therefore, great efforts have been made on designing novel cathode materials with high storage capacity and anode material with enhanced kinetic behavior for LIHSs. With unique two-dimensional form and numerous appealing properties, for the past several years, the rational designed graphene and its composites materials exhibit greatly improved electrochemical performance as cathode or anode for LIHSs. Here, we summarized and discussed the latest advances of the state- of-art graphene-based materials for LIHSs applications. The major roles of graphene are highlighted as （1） a superior active material, （2） ultrathin 2D flexible support to remedy the sluggish reaction of the metal compound anode, and （3） good 2D building blocks for constructing macroscopic 3D pOFOUS car- bonjgraphene hybrids. In addition, some high performance aqueous LIHSs using graphene as electrode were also summarized. Finally, the perspectives and challenges are also proposed for further develop- ment of more advanced graphene-based LIHSs.展开更多
A set of laser apparatus was used to explore the induction period and the primary nucleation of lithium carbonate.Results show that the induction period increases with the decrease of supersaturation,temperature and s...A set of laser apparatus was used to explore the induction period and the primary nucleation of lithium carbonate.Results show that the induction period increases with the decrease of supersaturation,temperature and stirring speed.Through the classical theory of primary nucleation,many important properties involved in primary nucleation under different conditions were obtained quantitatively,including the interfacial tension between solid and liquid,contact angle,critical nucleus size,critical nuleation free energy etc.展开更多
Lithium carbonate(Li_(2)CO_(3))stands as a pivotal raw material within the lithium-ion battery industry.Hereby,we propose a solid-liquid reaction crystallization method,employing powdered sodium carbonate instead of i...Lithium carbonate(Li_(2)CO_(3))stands as a pivotal raw material within the lithium-ion battery industry.Hereby,we propose a solid-liquid reaction crystallization method,employing powdered sodium carbonate instead of its solution,which minimizes the water introduction and markedly elevates one-step lithium recovery rate.Through kinetic calculations,the Li_(2)CO_(3)solid-liquid reaction crystallization process conforms by the Avrami equation rather than shrinking core model,which means the dissolution rate of Na_(2)CO_(3)is the most important factor affecting the reaction process.The effects of reaction conditions such as temperature and stirring speed on the Li_(2)CO_(3)precipitation behavior were evaluated.The results indicated that temperature is a most essential parameter than other reaction conditions or stirring speed.The exceptional 93%recovery of Li_(2)CO_(3)at 90℃with a remarkable purity of 99.5%was achieved by using 1.2 M ratio of Na_(2)CO_(3)/Li_(2)SO_(4).This method provides a new idea for the efficient preparation of battery-grade Li_(2)CO_(3).展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB2502103)the Xiamen Science and Technology Project(No.3502Z20231057)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22288102,No.22279107,No.22309153)the Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2024J01040)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.20720230039)。
文摘Extending the charging voltage of LiCoO_(2)(LCO)is an ongoing and promising approach to increase its energy density.However,the main challenge of the approach lies in the insuperable cathodic interfacial processes at high voltage,which leads to rapid failure both in the performance and structure of the LCO cathode.Herein,a Li_(2)CO_(3)-based additive was prepared by a simple sand-milling method,enabling a low electrochemical decomposition voltage<4.6 V from commonly>4.8 V,stabilizing the interface of the LCO cathode at 4.6 V.The decomposition of Li_(2)CO_(3)provides extra Li^(+)and CO_(2)to supplement the Li consumption required in the initial irreversible interfacial reactions and rapidly form a uniform and stable cathode electrolyte interphase layer(less organic and more inorganic components)on the LCO cathode by reducing CO_(2).Thus,the phase transformation and the emergence of high-valent Co ions on the surface of LCO at 4.6 V high voltage were inhibited.Thanks to this,with 2%Li_(2)CO_(3)-based additive,the capacity retention of commercial LCO at a high voltage of 4.6 V at 0.5 C for 100 cycles was improved from 59.3%to 79.3%.This work improves the high-voltage stability of LCO and provides a new idea for realizing the high-voltage operation of batteries.
基金Project supported by the Sichuan Youth Science and Technology Innovation Research Team Funding Scheme (2013TD0005)Innovation Team of CDUT (KYTD201405)
文摘Battery-grade lithium carbonate(Li2CO3),plays an irreplaceable role in the preparation of electrolyte and anode materials,are employed in the lithium-ion batteries.It contributes to better cycle and safety performances of
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(Nos.2019YFC1907801,2019YFC1907803 and 2019YFC1907804)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan(Nos.2021JJ2020066 and 2020JJ4733)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51904340)the Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Program(No.2023CXQD009)。
文摘The recycling of cathode materials from spent lithium-ion battery has attracted extensive attention,but few research have focused on spent blended cathode materials.In reality,the blended materials of lithium iron phosphate and ternary are widely used in electric vehicles,so it is critical to design an effective recycling technique.In this study,an efficient method for recovering Li and Fe from the blended cathode materials of spent LiFePO_(4)and LiNi_(x)Co_(y)Mn_(1-x-y)O_(2)batteries is proposed.First,87%A1 was removed by alkali leaching.Then,91.65%Li,72.08%Ni,64.6%Co and 71.66%Mn were further separated by selective leaching with H_(2)SO_(4)and H_(2)O_(2).Li,Ni,Co and Mn in solution were recovered in the form of Li_(2)CO_(3)and hydroxide respectively.Subsequently,98.38%Fe was leached from the residue by two stage process,and it is recovered as FePO_(4)·2H_(2)O with a purity of 99.5%by precipitation.Fe and P were present in FePO_(4)·2H_(2)O in amounts of 28.34%and 15.98%,respectively.Additionally,the drift and control of various components were discussed,and cost-benefit analysis was used to assess the feasibility of potential application.
文摘BACKGROUND Lithium carbonate is used to manage various mood disorders,but it can cause thyroid abnormalities,including goiter,hypothyroidism,and hyperthyroidism.In rare cases,it can lead to giant goiter and subclinical hyperthyroidism,which may require surgical intervention in severe cases.CASE SUMMARY This case represents a rare development of giant goiter and subclinical hyperthyroidism in a schizophrenia patient who was subjected to prolonged lithium carbonate treatment.The enlarged thyroid gland caused pressure on the airway and recurrent laryngeal nerve,which led to respiratory distress,hoarseness,and dysphagia.The immediate danger of suffocation required urgent surgical intervention.In this report,we describe the case of a 41-year-old Chinese woman.This sheds light on the etiology and challenges associated with managing a giant goiter.The patient underwent a subtotal thyroidectomy to relieve airway compression and facilitate airway expansion.Prior to the procedure,the patient was given iodine to prepare.Concurrently,changes were made to the psychiatric medication regimen.Following surgery,the patient's respiratory function and vocal cord functionality improved significantly,and her mental state remained stable.CONCLUSION It is essential to monitor thyroid function,test thyroid antibody levels,and perform thyroid ultrasounds consistently in all patients undergoing long-term lithium carbonate treatment.This vigilance helps prevent severe and potentially life-threatening thyroid enlargement.
基金Financial support from the NSFCs (21106103, 21276194 and 21306136)the Specialized Research Funds for the Doctoral Program of Chinese Higher Education (20101208110003 and 20111208120003)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin (12JCQNJC03400)the Senior Professor Program for TUST (20100405)
文摘1 Introduction Alkaline lakes are widely distributed in the area of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.Most of the salt lakes are famous for their high concentration of lithium,potassium,magnesium,boron(Ma,2000).In recent years,as a new energy material,lithium and its compounds are widely used in the new area,such as aerospace industry,nuclear
文摘1 Introduction The geothermal solar pond is a kind of special solar pond.It is different from traditional solar pond,which high temperature geothermal water can be used to heat brine.When the salt in the brine reaches saturation temperature,it precipitate out and is separated from the brine.Compared with solar pond,the geothermal solar pond does not rely entirely on solar radiation as a heat
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘Laboratory studies showed that addition of about 0.5%(in mass)Li_(2)CO_(3).to the anode used in an aluminium electrolysis cell gave increased wetting of the anode by the cryolite-alumina melt,increased critical current density and reduced anodic overvoltage.The lithium carbonate then acted as a catalyst for the oxidation reaction between the anode carbon and the oxide-containing ions in the melt.Anode paste containing lithium carbonate has been employed in Chinese aluminium smelters with 62 kA HSS cells.This lead to improved current efficiency,reduced cell voltage and energy consumption,as well as fewer anode effects per day.
文摘In this study,lithium carbonate(Li_(2)CO_(3))sourced from the Salar de Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia was used in the synthesis of cathode active material for Li-ion batteries.X-ray diffraction,atomic absorption spectrometry,and scanning electron microscopy analyses confirmed that the material had a high phase purity(99.59%,battery-grade)and a suitable morphology for active material synthesis,comparable to a similar commercially obtained material.Li[Ni_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Co_(1/3)]O_(2)(NMC111)was synthesized as a model system using Li_(2)CO_(3) as the precursor and evaluated in full,large-format pouch cells along with three-electrode cells,using commercially relevant active material fractions and mass loadings for meaningful assessment of electrochemical performance.
基金Project(Z20160605230001)supported by Hunan Province Non-ferrous Fund Project,China。
文摘Applying spent lithium iron phosphate battery as raw material,valuable metals in spent lithium ion battery were effectively recovered through separation of active material,selective leaching,and stepwise chemical precipitation.Using stoichiometric Na2S2O8 as an oxidant and adding low-concentration H2SO4 as a leaching agent was proposed.This route was totally different from the conventional methods of dissolving all of the elements into solution by using excess mineral acid.When experiments were done under optimal conditions(Na2S2O8-to-Li molar ratio 0.45,0.30 mol/L H2SO4,60℃,1.5 h),leaching efficiencies of 97.53% for Li^+,1.39%for Fe^3+,and 2.58% for PO4^3−were recorded.FePO4 was then recovered by a precipitation method from the leachate while maintaining the pH at 2.0.The mother liquor was concentrated and maintained at a temperature of approximately 100℃,and then a saturated sodium carbonate solution was added to precipitate Li2CO3.The lithium recovery yield was close to 80%.
基金the Program for the NSFC (Nos. 51302325, 51201115, 51471121)New Century Excellent Talents in University (No. NCET-12-0553)+4 种基金Program for Shenghua Overseas Talent (No. 1681-7607030005) from Central South UniversityHubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation (No. 2014CFB261)the partial financial support from the Open-End Fund for the Valuable and Precision Instruments of Central South University (No. CSUZC2014032)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 2042015kf0184)Wuhan University
文摘Rational designing and controlling of nanostructures is a key factor in realizing appropriate properties required for the high-performance energy fields. In the present study, hollow Sn O2@C nanoparticles（NPs） with a mean size of 50 nm have been synthesized in large-scale via a facile hydrothermal approach.The morphology and composition of as-obtained products were studied by various characterized techniques. As an anode material for lithium ion batteries（LIBs）, the as-prepared hollow Sn O2@C NPs exhibit significant improvement in cycle performances. The discharge capacity of lithium battery is as high as 370 m Ah g 1, and the current density is 3910 m A g 1（5 C） after 573 cycles. Furthermore, the capacity recovers up to 1100 m Ah g 1at the rate performances in which the current density is recovered to 156.4 m A g 1（0.2 C）. Undoubtedly, sub-100 nm Sn O2@C NPs provide significant improvement to the electrochemical performance of LIBs as superior-anode nanomaterials, and this carbon coating strategy can pave the way for developing high-performance LIBs.
基金fully sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia through LRGS-USM Nano MITe Grant (203/PJKIMIA/6720009)
文摘The world is currently facing the challenges of global warming and climate change. Numerous efforts have been taken to mitigate CO2 emission, among which is the use of solid sorbents for CO2 capture. In this work, Li4SiO4 was synthesised via a sol-gel method using lithium nitrate （LiNO3） and tetraethylorthosilicate （SiC8H20O4） as precursors. A parametric study of Li：Si molar ratio （1-5）, calcination temperature （600-800℃） and calcination time （1-8 h） were conducted during sorbent synthesis. Calcination temperature （700-800℃） and carbonation temperature （500-700℃） during CO2 sorption activity were also varied to confirm the optimum operating temperature. Sorbent with the highest CO2 sorption capacity was finally introduced to several cyclic tests to study the durability of the sorbent through 10 cycles of CO2 sorption-desorption test. The results showed that the calcination temperature of 800℃ and carbonation temperature of 700℃ were the best operating temperatures, with CO2 sorption capacity of 7.95 mmol CO2·（g sorbent）^-1 （93% of the theoretical yield）. Throughout the ten cyclic processes, CO2 sorption capacity of the sorbent had dropped approximately 16.2% from the first to the tenth cycle, which was a reasonable decline. Thus, it was concluded that Li4SiO4 is a potential CO2 solid sorbent for high temperature CO2 capture activity.
基金the National Key Basic Research Program of China (2015CB351903)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51402282, 51373160,21474095, 21476104, 21373197)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (WK3430000003)the 100 Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘NS codoped carbon nanorods（NS-CNRs） were prepared using crab shell as template and polyphenylene sulfide（PPS） as both the C and S precursor, followed by carbonization in NH_3. The as-obtained NS-CNRs had a diameter of ~50 nm, length of several micrometers, and N and S contents of 12.5 at.% and 3.7 at.%,respectively, which can serve as anodes for both lithium-ion batteries（LIBs） and sodium ion batteries（SIBs）. When serving as an anode of LIB, the NS-CNRs delivered gravimetric capacities of 2154 mAh g^（-1）at current densities of 0.1 A g^（-1）and 625 mAh g^（-1）at current densities of 5.0 A g^（-1）for 1000 cycles.When serving as an anode of SIB, the NS-CNRs delivered gravimetric capacities of 303 mAh g^（-1）at current densities of 0.1 A g^（-1）and 230 mAh g^（-1）at current densities of 1.0 A g^（-1）for 3000 cycles. The excellent electrochemical performance of NS-CNRs could be ascribed to the one-dimensional nanometer structure and high level of heteroatom doping. We expect that the obtained NS-CNRs would benefit for the future development of the doped carbon materials for lithium ion batteries and other extended applications such as supercapacitor, catalyst and hydrogen storage.
基金supported by National Natural Science Fund projects of China (Grant No. 41273032 and No.41073050)
文摘1 Introduction Lithium was used widely in batteries,lubricants,aluminium smelting,ceramics,glass,polymers and other areas due to its unique electrochemical reactivity as well as other properties(Hykawy,2010).Production of lithium comes from both brine and mineral sources.The total resources of lithium estimated by the USGS in 2014 are to
文摘This paper presents a study on CO<sub>2</sub> atmospheric transformation which was reacted directly with lithium hydroxide solution and metallic lithium. This solution was obtained through the reaction between metallic lithium and deionized water where hydrogen is produced and by exposing the metal at ambient conditions. In the transformation process, atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> gas reacts directly with LiOH solution, in both cases, the CO<sub>2</sub> transformation kinetics was different. For this purpose, reactions between CO<sub>2</sub> and LiOH solution were carried out under controlled temperature and the second process only with metallic lithium, which was exposed at room temperature, however, in these two processes lithium carbonate oxide was formed and identified. According to the results, the efficiency in CO<sub>2</sub> transformation is a function of temperature value which was variable until completely obtaining the by-product, its XRD characterization indicated the formation only of Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> in both procedures. Under laboratory conditions lithium compounds selectively reacted with CO<sub>2</sub>. In the same way, there is an alternative procedure to obtain LiOH and Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> for different applications in various areas.
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Guangxi,China(No.GUIKE AB23026051)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China(No.2023RC3039)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University,China.
文摘A sustainable approach for recovering battery grade FePO_(4) and Li_(2)CO_(3) from Al/F-bearing spent LiFePO_(4)/C powder was proposed,including acid leaching,fluorinated coordination precipitation,homogeneous precipitation,and high-temperature precipitation.Under the optimal conditions,the leaching efficiencies of Li,Fe,P,Al,and F were 97.6%,97.1%,97.1%,72.5%,and 63.3%,respectively.The effects of different parameters on the removal of Al/F impurities were systematically evaluated,indicating about 99.4%Al and 96.4%F in the leachate were precipitated in the form of Na_(3)Li_(3)Al_(2)F_(12),and their residual concentrations were only 0.0124 and 0.328 g/L,respectively,which could be directly used to prepare battery grade FePO_(4)(99.68%in purity).Lithium in the Al/F-bearing residue could be extracted through CaCO_(3)−CaSO_(4) roasting followed by acid leaching,ultimately obtaining 99.87%purity of Li_(2)CO_(3).The recovery rates of Li and Fe were 96.88%and 92.85%,respectively.An economic evaluation demonstrated that the process was profitable.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program,2014CB932302,2014CB932303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21403107,21373111)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK20140055)Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(20120091120022),PAPD of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutionsthe Project on Union of Industry-Study-Research of Jiangsu Province(BY2015069-01)
文摘Rechargeable Li-CO2 batteries provide a promising new approach for carbon capture and energy storage technology. However, their practical application is limited by many challenges despite much progress in this technology. Recent development in Li-CO2 batteries is presented. The reaction mechanism with an air cathode, operating temperatures used, electrochemical performance under different CO2 concentrations, stability of the battery in different electrolytes, and utilization of different cathode materials were emphasized. At last, challenges and perspectives were also present- ed. This review provides a deep understanding of Li-CO2 batteries and offers important guidelines for developing reversible and high efficiency Li-CO2 batteries.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China (No.U1508217 and U1710257)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.N162505002)
文摘A new method for the direct synthesis of Li2CO3 powders by membrane electrolysis from LiC1 solution is demonstrated in this paper, where a novel electrolysis system combining ventilation, agitation and loop filtration functions was reported. The aim of this work is to explore the effect of the starting concentration of LiC1 on the phase and micromorphology of Li2CO3 crystals and thereafter to explore the mechanism of crystallization and grain growth law. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM） images indicate that the particles become irregular polycrystalline from well-defined flower-like and the micro-crystals change from lamellar to needle-like and subsequently to smaller globular granules, and the surface of the crystals becomes smooth with LiC1 concentration increasing from 50 to 400 g.L^-3. The crystalline phases of the different samples were characterized using powder X-ray diffraction （XRD） and the results prove that pure LiaCO3 crystals can be obtained in a single step by the electrolysis method. The particle size distributions show that both volume mean crystal sizes and the full width at half maximum （FWHM） decrease when the starting LiC1 concentration increases from 50 to 300 g.L 3 and also decreases from 400 to 300 g-L^-3.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundations of China(Grant No.21673263,21573265)the Independent Innovation Plan Foundations of Qingdao City of China(Grant No.16-5-1-42-jch)the western Young Scholars Foundations of Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘Lithium-ion hybrid supercapacitors （LIHSs）, also called Li-ion capacitors, are electrochemical energy stor- age devices that combining the advantages of high power density of supercapacitor and high energy density of Li-ion battery. However, high power density and long cycle life are still challenges for the cul~ rent LIHSs due to the imbalance of charge-storage capacity and electrode kinetics between capacitor-type cathode and battery-type anode. Therefore, great efforts have been made on designing novel cathode materials with high storage capacity and anode material with enhanced kinetic behavior for LIHSs. With unique two-dimensional form and numerous appealing properties, for the past several years, the rational designed graphene and its composites materials exhibit greatly improved electrochemical performance as cathode or anode for LIHSs. Here, we summarized and discussed the latest advances of the state- of-art graphene-based materials for LIHSs applications. The major roles of graphene are highlighted as （1） a superior active material, （2） ultrathin 2D flexible support to remedy the sluggish reaction of the metal compound anode, and （3） good 2D building blocks for constructing macroscopic 3D pOFOUS car- bonjgraphene hybrids. In addition, some high performance aqueous LIHSs using graphene as electrode were also summarized. Finally, the perspectives and challenges are also proposed for further develop- ment of more advanced graphene-based LIHSs.
基金financially supported by Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project(Project No.B506).
文摘A set of laser apparatus was used to explore the induction period and the primary nucleation of lithium carbonate.Results show that the induction period increases with the decrease of supersaturation,temperature and stirring speed.Through the classical theory of primary nucleation,many important properties involved in primary nucleation under different conditions were obtained quantitatively,including the interfacial tension between solid and liquid,contact angle,critical nucleus size,critical nuleation free energy etc.
基金Science and Technology Key Project of Anhui Province,China(grant No.2022e03020004).
文摘Lithium carbonate(Li_(2)CO_(3))stands as a pivotal raw material within the lithium-ion battery industry.Hereby,we propose a solid-liquid reaction crystallization method,employing powdered sodium carbonate instead of its solution,which minimizes the water introduction and markedly elevates one-step lithium recovery rate.Through kinetic calculations,the Li_(2)CO_(3)solid-liquid reaction crystallization process conforms by the Avrami equation rather than shrinking core model,which means the dissolution rate of Na_(2)CO_(3)is the most important factor affecting the reaction process.The effects of reaction conditions such as temperature and stirring speed on the Li_(2)CO_(3)precipitation behavior were evaluated.The results indicated that temperature is a most essential parameter than other reaction conditions or stirring speed.The exceptional 93%recovery of Li_(2)CO_(3)at 90℃with a remarkable purity of 99.5%was achieved by using 1.2 M ratio of Na_(2)CO_(3)/Li_(2)SO_(4).This method provides a new idea for the efficient preparation of battery-grade Li_(2)CO_(3).
