Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)are receiving a continuously increasing attention for mobile devices,especially for the flexible and wearable electronics,due to their non-toxicity,non-flammability,and low-cost feature...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)are receiving a continuously increasing attention for mobile devices,especially for the flexible and wearable electronics,due to their non-toxicity,non-flammability,and low-cost features.Despite the significant progress in achieving higher capacities for electrode materials of ZIBs,to endow them with high flexibility and economic feasibility is,however,still a significant challenge remaining unsolved.Herein,we present a highly flexible composite film composed of carbon nanotube film and V_(2)O_(5)(CNTF@V_(2)O_(5))with high strength and high conductivity,which is prepared by simply impregnating a porous CNT film with an aqueous V_(2)O_(5)sol under vacuum.For this material,intimate incorporation between V_(2)O_(5)and CNTs has been achieved,successfully integrating the high zinc ion storage capability with high mechanical flexibility.As a result,this CNTF@V_(2)O_(5)film delivers a high capacity of 356.6 m Ah g^(-1)at 0.4 A g^(-1)and excellent cycling stability with 80.1%capacity retention after 500 cycles at 2.0 A g^(-1).The novel strategy and the outstanding battery performance presented in this work should shed light on the development of high-performance and flexible ZIBs.展开更多
An efficient integration of electrochromic and electrochemical devices into one flexible entity enables both energy storage and energy-saving dual-functionalities.For this purpose,achieving both high electrochromic an...An efficient integration of electrochromic and electrochemical devices into one flexible entity enables both energy storage and energy-saving dual-functionalities.For this purpose,achieving both high electrochromic and electrochemical performance is the key aspect.Herein,a new 3D architecture is successfully made by knotting W_(17)O_(47)@PEDOT(poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)):PSS(poly(styrenesulfonate))nanowires with NaWO_(3)nanoknots,and interestingly,the 3D W_(17)O_(47)/(NaWO_(3)-knots)@PEDOT:PSS cathode thus-made simultaneously exhibits a large optical modulation(79.7%at 633 nm),an ultra-long cycling life(76%of original optical modulation retained after 12400 cycles),and a high areal capacitance(55.1 mF cm^(-2)at 0.1 mA cm^(-2)).Our density functional theory(DFT)calculations demonstrate that the much improved dual-functional performance is correlated to the raised electronic conductivity and ion adsorption at the W_(17)O_(47)/(NaWO_(3)nanoknots)interface,together with the ion adsorption of PEDOT:PSS in the 3D-knotted architecture.As a proof-of-concept application,different-sized flexible dual-functional electrochromic/electrochemical devices(FDEDs)were assembled and investigated for various application scenarios,including a smart window(15 cm×10 cm),a wearable wristband(20 cm×2.5 cm),and a smart eyeglass.The smart window made of the FDED enables a large temperature difference of 27.6℃ confirm-tested in model houses,where the energy source also powers three light-emitting diodes(LEDs).The understandings of the key governing principles in the electrodes and dual-functionalities provide a timely foundation for the new generation flexible multifunctional devices.展开更多
Flexible Na-ion storage cathodes are still very few due to the challenge in achieving both reliable mechanical flexibility and excellent electrochemical performances.Herein,a new type of flexible Na_(3)(VOPO_(4))_(2)F...Flexible Na-ion storage cathodes are still very few due to the challenge in achieving both reliable mechanical flexibility and excellent electrochemical performances.Herein,a new type of flexible Na_(3)(VOPO_(4))_(2)F cathode with nanocubes tightly assembled on carbon cloth is fabricated by a facile solvothe rmal method for the first time.The cathode is able to exhibit superior rate capability and stable cycling performa nce up to 1000 cycles,due to the surface-assembling of crystalline nanocubes on carbon fibers.In addition,it shows good mechanical flexibility,nearly no capacity decay is observed after continuous bending of 500 times.With this novel cathode and a directly-grown Na_(2)Ti_(2)O_(5) anode,a fully binde r-free Na-ion battery is assembled.It can deliver a high wo rking voltage and increased gravimetric energy/power densities(maximum values:220.2 Wh/kg;5674,7 W/kg),and can power a LED indicator at bending angles fro m 0° to 180°.展开更多
Flexible electrode design with robust structure and good performance is one of the priorities for flexible batteries to power emerging wearable electronics,and organic cathode materials have become contenders for flex...Flexible electrode design with robust structure and good performance is one of the priorities for flexible batteries to power emerging wearable electronics,and organic cathode materials have become contenders for flexible self-supporting electrodes.However,issues such as easy electrolyte solubility and low intrinsic conductivity contribute to high polarization and rapid capacity decay.Herein,we have designed a flexible self-supporting cathode based on perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride(PTCDA),interfacial engineering enhanced by polypyrrole(PPy),and carbon nanotubes(CNTs),forming the interconnected and flexible PTCDA/PPy/CNTs using polymerization reaction and vacuum filtration methods,effectively curbing those challenges.When used as the cathode of sodium-ion batteries,PTCDA/PPy/CNTs exhibit excellent rate capability(105.7 mAh g^(−1) at 20 C),outstanding cycling stability(79.4%capacity retention at 5 C after 500 cycles),and remarkable wide temperature application capability(86.5 mAh g^(−1) at−30℃ and 115.4 mAh g^(−1) at 60℃).The sodium storage mechanism was verified to be a reversible oxidation reaction between two Na+ions and carbonyl groups by density functional theory calculations,in situ infrared Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and in situ Raman spectroscopy.Surprisingly,the pouch cells based on PTCDA/PPy/CNTs exhibit good mechanical flexibility in various mechanical states.This work inspires more rational designs of flexible and self-supporting organic cathodes,promoting the development of high-performance and wide-temperature adaptable wearable electronic devices.展开更多
We have prepared a high-density polyaniline（PANI） paste（50 mg/m L）, with similar physical properties to those of paints or pigments. The synthesis of PANI is confirmed by Fourier transform infrared（FT-IR） spectr...We have prepared a high-density polyaniline（PANI） paste（50 mg/m L）, with similar physical properties to those of paints or pigments. The synthesis of PANI is confirmed by Fourier transform infrared（FT-IR） spectroscopy. The morphologies of PANI, doped PANI, and doped PANI paste are confirmed by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）. Particles of doped PANI paste are approximately 40–50 nm in diameter, with a uniform and cubic shape. The electrochemical performances of doped PANI paste using both liquid and solid polymer electrolytes have been measured by galvanostatic charge and discharge process. The cell fabricated with doped PANI paste and the solid polymer electrolyte exhibits a discharge capacity of ～87 μAh/cm2（64.0 m Ah/g） at the second cycle and～67 μAh/cm2（50.1 m Ah/g） at the 100 th cycle.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51072130,51502045 and 21905202)the Australian Research Council(ARC)through Discovery Project(No.DP200100365)the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award(DECRA,No.DE170100871)program。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs)are receiving a continuously increasing attention for mobile devices,especially for the flexible and wearable electronics,due to their non-toxicity,non-flammability,and low-cost features.Despite the significant progress in achieving higher capacities for electrode materials of ZIBs,to endow them with high flexibility and economic feasibility is,however,still a significant challenge remaining unsolved.Herein,we present a highly flexible composite film composed of carbon nanotube film and V_(2)O_(5)(CNTF@V_(2)O_(5))with high strength and high conductivity,which is prepared by simply impregnating a porous CNT film with an aqueous V_(2)O_(5)sol under vacuum.For this material,intimate incorporation between V_(2)O_(5)and CNTs has been achieved,successfully integrating the high zinc ion storage capability with high mechanical flexibility.As a result,this CNTF@V_(2)O_(5)film delivers a high capacity of 356.6 m Ah g^(-1)at 0.4 A g^(-1)and excellent cycling stability with 80.1%capacity retention after 500 cycles at 2.0 A g^(-1).The novel strategy and the outstanding battery performance presented in this work should shed light on the development of high-performance and flexible ZIBs.
基金Shanghai Municipal Education Commission,Grant/Award Number:2019-01-07-00-09-E00020Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission,Grant/Award Number:18JC1412800Singapore Ministry of Education,Grant/Award Number:MOE2018-T2-2-095。
文摘An efficient integration of electrochromic and electrochemical devices into one flexible entity enables both energy storage and energy-saving dual-functionalities.For this purpose,achieving both high electrochromic and electrochemical performance is the key aspect.Herein,a new 3D architecture is successfully made by knotting W_(17)O_(47)@PEDOT(poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)):PSS(poly(styrenesulfonate))nanowires with NaWO_(3)nanoknots,and interestingly,the 3D W_(17)O_(47)/(NaWO_(3)-knots)@PEDOT:PSS cathode thus-made simultaneously exhibits a large optical modulation(79.7%at 633 nm),an ultra-long cycling life(76%of original optical modulation retained after 12400 cycles),and a high areal capacitance(55.1 mF cm^(-2)at 0.1 mA cm^(-2)).Our density functional theory(DFT)calculations demonstrate that the much improved dual-functional performance is correlated to the raised electronic conductivity and ion adsorption at the W_(17)O_(47)/(NaWO_(3)nanoknots)interface,together with the ion adsorption of PEDOT:PSS in the 3D-knotted architecture.As a proof-of-concept application,different-sized flexible dual-functional electrochromic/electrochemical devices(FDEDs)were assembled and investigated for various application scenarios,including a smart window(15 cm×10 cm),a wearable wristband(20 cm×2.5 cm),and a smart eyeglass.The smart window made of the FDED enables a large temperature difference of 27.6℃ confirm-tested in model houses,where the energy source also powers three light-emitting diodes(LEDs).The understandings of the key governing principles in the electrodes and dual-functionalities provide a timely foundation for the new generation flexible multifunctional devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.51972257,51672205 and 21673169)the National Key R&D Program of China (No.2016YFA0202602)。
文摘Flexible Na-ion storage cathodes are still very few due to the challenge in achieving both reliable mechanical flexibility and excellent electrochemical performances.Herein,a new type of flexible Na_(3)(VOPO_(4))_(2)F cathode with nanocubes tightly assembled on carbon cloth is fabricated by a facile solvothe rmal method for the first time.The cathode is able to exhibit superior rate capability and stable cycling performa nce up to 1000 cycles,due to the surface-assembling of crystalline nanocubes on carbon fibers.In addition,it shows good mechanical flexibility,nearly no capacity decay is observed after continuous bending of 500 times.With this novel cathode and a directly-grown Na_(2)Ti_(2)O_(5) anode,a fully binde r-free Na-ion battery is assembled.It can deliver a high wo rking voltage and increased gravimetric energy/power densities(maximum values:220.2 Wh/kg;5674,7 W/kg),and can power a LED indicator at bending angles fro m 0° to 180°.
基金Shuangqiang Chen gratefully acknowledges the NationalNatural Science Foundation ofChina(21975154,22179078)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Founda-tion of China(LY24E020002)+3 种基金Shanghai MunicipalEducation Commission(Innovation Program:2019-01-07-00-09-E00021)the Innovative Research Team of High-level Local Universities in Shanghai.Bing Sunwould like to thank the financial support from ARCthrough the ARC Future Fellowship(FT220100561)YaoXiao would like to thank the financial support from theNatural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LQ23E020002)the Wenzhou Key Scientific andTechnological Innovation Research Project(ZG2023053)
文摘Flexible electrode design with robust structure and good performance is one of the priorities for flexible batteries to power emerging wearable electronics,and organic cathode materials have become contenders for flexible self-supporting electrodes.However,issues such as easy electrolyte solubility and low intrinsic conductivity contribute to high polarization and rapid capacity decay.Herein,we have designed a flexible self-supporting cathode based on perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride(PTCDA),interfacial engineering enhanced by polypyrrole(PPy),and carbon nanotubes(CNTs),forming the interconnected and flexible PTCDA/PPy/CNTs using polymerization reaction and vacuum filtration methods,effectively curbing those challenges.When used as the cathode of sodium-ion batteries,PTCDA/PPy/CNTs exhibit excellent rate capability(105.7 mAh g^(−1) at 20 C),outstanding cycling stability(79.4%capacity retention at 5 C after 500 cycles),and remarkable wide temperature application capability(86.5 mAh g^(−1) at−30℃ and 115.4 mAh g^(−1) at 60℃).The sodium storage mechanism was verified to be a reversible oxidation reaction between two Na+ions and carbonyl groups by density functional theory calculations,in situ infrared Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and in situ Raman spectroscopy.Surprisingly,the pouch cells based on PTCDA/PPy/CNTs exhibit good mechanical flexibility in various mechanical states.This work inspires more rational designs of flexible and self-supporting organic cathodes,promoting the development of high-performance and wide-temperature adaptable wearable electronic devices.
基金supported by a grant from the Fundamental R&D Program for Core Technology of Materials funded by the Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy and by the Priority Research Centers Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education,Science and Technology(2009-0093818)
文摘We have prepared a high-density polyaniline（PANI） paste（50 mg/m L）, with similar physical properties to those of paints or pigments. The synthesis of PANI is confirmed by Fourier transform infrared（FT-IR） spectroscopy. The morphologies of PANI, doped PANI, and doped PANI paste are confirmed by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）. Particles of doped PANI paste are approximately 40–50 nm in diameter, with a uniform and cubic shape. The electrochemical performances of doped PANI paste using both liquid and solid polymer electrolytes have been measured by galvanostatic charge and discharge process. The cell fabricated with doped PANI paste and the solid polymer electrolyte exhibits a discharge capacity of ～87 μAh/cm2（64.0 m Ah/g） at the second cycle and～67 μAh/cm2（50.1 m Ah/g） at the 100 th cycle.
