To improve both oxygen evolution efficiency and stability at high temperatures, Mn, Mn+Mo, Mn+Mo+V, and Mn+Fe+V oxide electrodes were prepared on a Ti substrate, with an intermediate layer of IrO_2, by an anodic depos...To improve both oxygen evolution efficiency and stability at high temperatures, Mn, Mn+Mo, Mn+Mo+V, and Mn+Fe+V oxide electrodes were prepared on a Ti substrate, with an intermediate layer of IrO_2, by an anodic deposition method. The crystal structure, surface morphology, pore size distribution, specific surface area, and voltammetric charge were then characterized for each electrode. The results demonstrated that for Mn-O electrodes, the preferential orientation of the(100) crystal plane and the mesopore structure played negative roles in the oxygen evolution reaction. On the basis of the electrocatalytic properties of MnO2-based electrodes in seawater, the outer surface voltammetric charge at a scan rate of 500 mV·s-1 was shown to effectively indicate whether oxygen evolution reactions were preferred over chlorine evolution reactions. The Mn-O electrode exhibited oxygen evolution efficiency of only 47.27%, whereas the Mn+Mo, Mn+Mo+V and Mn+Fe+V oxide electrodes displayed oxygen evolution efficiency of nearly 100%. This means that adding Mo, V, and Fe elements to the electrode can improve its crystal structure and morphology as well as further enhancing its oxygen evolution efficiency.展开更多
Unmanaged wood waste,particularly in countries like Nepal,presents serious environmental concerns due to open burning and improper disposal,leading to carbon emissions,air pollution and land degradation.This study int...Unmanaged wood waste,particularly in countries like Nepal,presents serious environmental concerns due to open burning and improper disposal,leading to carbon emissions,air pollution and land degradation.This study introduces an environmentally sustainable strategy to upcycle Toona ciliata wood scrap—an abundant and underutilized lignocellulosic biomass—into high performance carbon electrodes for green energy storage applications.Activated carbon(TCWAC)was synthesized via single-step pyrolytic carbonization followed by phosphoric acid activation,yielding a material with high specific surface area,hierarchical porosity,and excellent electrical conductivity.Electrochemical measurements using a three-electrode configuration in 6 M KOH revealed optimized potential windows of -1.0 to -0.2 V(TCWAC),-1.2 to 0 V(TCWAC-Mn),and -1.15 to -0.4 V(TCWAC-Fe).TCWAC exhibited a specific capacitance of 156.3 Fg^(-1)at 1 Ag^(-1),with an energy density of 3.5 Whkg^(-1),and 80.2% capacity retention after 1000 charge-discharge cycles.Composites with MnO_(2)and Fe_(2)O_(3)were also evaluated.TWAC-Mn delivered 489.4 Fg^(-1),25.1 Whkg^(-1),and 99.1% retention,whereas,TWAC-Fe achieved 321.3 Fg^(-1),6.3 Whkg^(-1),and 90.3% retention.The superior performance of MnO_(2)is attributed to its multiple oxidation states,facilitating reversible faradaic redox and enhanced pseudocapacitance.This work offers the first direct,systematic comparison of MnO_(2)and Fe_(2)O_(3)composites on a common biomass-carbon matrix under identical synthesis and testing conditions.The finding provides mechanistic insight into charge storage behaviour and demonstrate a scalable route for converting biomass waste into sustainable electrode materials,contributing to cleaner energy solutions and improved biomass valorization.展开更多
ZrB_(2)-based ceramic composites were prepared by spark plasma sintering using ZrB_(2) powder prepared by molten salt method as raw material and SiC and nano-graphite as additives.The effects of nano-graphite addition...ZrB_(2)-based ceramic composites were prepared by spark plasma sintering using ZrB_(2) powder prepared by molten salt method as raw material and SiC and nano-graphite as additives.The effects of nano-graphite addition on the physical properties and oxidation resistance of ZrB_(2)-based ceramic samples were investigated.The results show that the addition of an appropriate amount of nano-graphite can effectively improve the density of ZrB_(2)-based ceramic composites and improve the physical properties of the materials.The flexural strength of the ceramic sample with 8 vol.%nano-graphite reached 418.54 MPa,which was 53.14% higher than that of ZrB_(2)-SiC ceramic material(273.31 MPa),and its oxidation resistance was also significantly improved.It demonstrats that the addition of an appropriate amount of nano-graphite can effectively improve the physical properties and oxidation resistance of ZrB_(2)-SiC ceramic composites.Via prolonging its service life in application and promoting the development of ZrB_(2)-based ceramic composites,it is of great significance for clean steel smelting.展开更多
Since the electrode/electrolyte interface(EEI)is the main redox center of electrochemical processes,proper manipulation of the EEI microenvironment is crucial to stabilize interfacial behaviors.Here,a finger-paint met...Since the electrode/electrolyte interface(EEI)is the main redox center of electrochemical processes,proper manipulation of the EEI microenvironment is crucial to stabilize interfacial behaviors.Here,a finger-paint method is proposed to enable quick physical modification of glass-fiber separator without complicated chemical technology to modulate EEI of bilateral electrodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs).An elaborate biochar derived from Aspergillus Niger is exploited as the modification agent of EEI,in which the multi-functional groups assist to accelerate Zn^(2+)desolvation and create a hydrophobic environment to homogenize the deposition behavior of Zn anode.Importantly,the finger-paint interface on separator can effectively protect cathodes from abnormal capacity fluctuation and/or rapid attenuation induced by H_(2)O molecular on the interface,which is demonstrated in modified MnO_(2),V_(2)O_(5),and KMn HCF-based cells.The as-proposed finger-paint method opens a new idea of bilateral interface engineering to facilitate the access to the practical application of the stable zinc electrochemistry.展开更多
Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)draw intensive attention due to their high security,low price and the abundant zinc source.However,the electrochemical behaviors of AZIBs are seriously affected by the cat...Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)draw intensive attention due to their high security,low price and the abundant zinc source.However,the electrochemical behaviors of AZIBs are seriously affected by the cathode materials.Mn-based oxide cathodes have been extensively investigated owing to the superior electrochemical performances such as large theoretical capacity and high working voltage.In this work,we rationally design a high-performance cathode material using organic-inorganic comodification strategy.The inorganic Al^(3+)ions and organic poly-vinylpyrrolidone(PVP)are successfully incorporated into the tunnel α-MnO_(2)structure.Structural characterizations and DFT calculations indicates that the Zn^(2+)adsorption energy in the Al^(3+)/PVP co-intercalated tunnel α-MnO_(2)is effectively lowered when compared with the original material,facilitating fast ion diffusion and stable Zn^(2+)ion storage.Electrochemical tests indicate that the PVP-Al-MnO_(2)electrode exhibits excellent electrochemical performances,a capacity of 306.8 mAh/g at 0.3 A/g and 93.1%capacity retention over 2000 cycles at 1.0 A/g.In addition,the aqueous PVP-Al-MnO_(2)‖ZnClO_(4)‖Zn battery is able to operate properly at low temperature(-45℃).This work shows an encouraging strategy to the modification of materials for AZIBs and other multivalent ion systems.展开更多
基金Funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51301070)Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province(No.182102210068)
文摘To improve both oxygen evolution efficiency and stability at high temperatures, Mn, Mn+Mo, Mn+Mo+V, and Mn+Fe+V oxide electrodes were prepared on a Ti substrate, with an intermediate layer of IrO_2, by an anodic deposition method. The crystal structure, surface morphology, pore size distribution, specific surface area, and voltammetric charge were then characterized for each electrode. The results demonstrated that for Mn-O electrodes, the preferential orientation of the(100) crystal plane and the mesopore structure played negative roles in the oxygen evolution reaction. On the basis of the electrocatalytic properties of MnO2-based electrodes in seawater, the outer surface voltammetric charge at a scan rate of 500 mV·s-1 was shown to effectively indicate whether oxygen evolution reactions were preferred over chlorine evolution reactions. The Mn-O electrode exhibited oxygen evolution efficiency of only 47.27%, whereas the Mn+Mo, Mn+Mo+V and Mn+Fe+V oxide electrodes displayed oxygen evolution efficiency of nearly 100%. This means that adding Mo, V, and Fe elements to the electrode can improve its crystal structure and morphology as well as further enhancing its oxygen evolution efficiency.
文摘Unmanaged wood waste,particularly in countries like Nepal,presents serious environmental concerns due to open burning and improper disposal,leading to carbon emissions,air pollution and land degradation.This study introduces an environmentally sustainable strategy to upcycle Toona ciliata wood scrap—an abundant and underutilized lignocellulosic biomass—into high performance carbon electrodes for green energy storage applications.Activated carbon(TCWAC)was synthesized via single-step pyrolytic carbonization followed by phosphoric acid activation,yielding a material with high specific surface area,hierarchical porosity,and excellent electrical conductivity.Electrochemical measurements using a three-electrode configuration in 6 M KOH revealed optimized potential windows of -1.0 to -0.2 V(TCWAC),-1.2 to 0 V(TCWAC-Mn),and -1.15 to -0.4 V(TCWAC-Fe).TCWAC exhibited a specific capacitance of 156.3 Fg^(-1)at 1 Ag^(-1),with an energy density of 3.5 Whkg^(-1),and 80.2% capacity retention after 1000 charge-discharge cycles.Composites with MnO_(2)and Fe_(2)O_(3)were also evaluated.TWAC-Mn delivered 489.4 Fg^(-1),25.1 Whkg^(-1),and 99.1% retention,whereas,TWAC-Fe achieved 321.3 Fg^(-1),6.3 Whkg^(-1),and 90.3% retention.The superior performance of MnO_(2)is attributed to its multiple oxidation states,facilitating reversible faradaic redox and enhanced pseudocapacitance.This work offers the first direct,systematic comparison of MnO_(2)and Fe_(2)O_(3)composites on a common biomass-carbon matrix under identical synthesis and testing conditions.The finding provides mechanistic insight into charge storage behaviour and demonstrate a scalable route for converting biomass waste into sustainable electrode materials,contributing to cleaner energy solutions and improved biomass valorization.
基金the project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(Grant No.2023BAB106)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U20A20239)the Scientific Research Project of Education Department of Hubei Province(D20211104).
文摘ZrB_(2)-based ceramic composites were prepared by spark plasma sintering using ZrB_(2) powder prepared by molten salt method as raw material and SiC and nano-graphite as additives.The effects of nano-graphite addition on the physical properties and oxidation resistance of ZrB_(2)-based ceramic samples were investigated.The results show that the addition of an appropriate amount of nano-graphite can effectively improve the density of ZrB_(2)-based ceramic composites and improve the physical properties of the materials.The flexural strength of the ceramic sample with 8 vol.%nano-graphite reached 418.54 MPa,which was 53.14% higher than that of ZrB_(2)-SiC ceramic material(273.31 MPa),and its oxidation resistance was also significantly improved.It demonstrats that the addition of an appropriate amount of nano-graphite can effectively improve the physical properties and oxidation resistance of ZrB_(2)-SiC ceramic composites.Via prolonging its service life in application and promoting the development of ZrB_(2)-based ceramic composites,it is of great significance for clean steel smelting.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21571080 and 52202253)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20220914)+2 种基金Project funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2022M721593)the Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent (2022ZB193)the financial support from International Center of Future Science,Jilin University,Changchun,P.R.China (ICFS Seed Funding for Young Researchers)。
文摘Since the electrode/electrolyte interface(EEI)is the main redox center of electrochemical processes,proper manipulation of the EEI microenvironment is crucial to stabilize interfacial behaviors.Here,a finger-paint method is proposed to enable quick physical modification of glass-fiber separator without complicated chemical technology to modulate EEI of bilateral electrodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries(ZIBs).An elaborate biochar derived from Aspergillus Niger is exploited as the modification agent of EEI,in which the multi-functional groups assist to accelerate Zn^(2+)desolvation and create a hydrophobic environment to homogenize the deposition behavior of Zn anode.Importantly,the finger-paint interface on separator can effectively protect cathodes from abnormal capacity fluctuation and/or rapid attenuation induced by H_(2)O molecular on the interface,which is demonstrated in modified MnO_(2),V_(2)O_(5),and KMn HCF-based cells.The as-proposed finger-paint method opens a new idea of bilateral interface engineering to facilitate the access to the practical application of the stable zinc electrochemistry.
文摘Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)draw intensive attention due to their high security,low price and the abundant zinc source.However,the electrochemical behaviors of AZIBs are seriously affected by the cathode materials.Mn-based oxide cathodes have been extensively investigated owing to the superior electrochemical performances such as large theoretical capacity and high working voltage.In this work,we rationally design a high-performance cathode material using organic-inorganic comodification strategy.The inorganic Al^(3+)ions and organic poly-vinylpyrrolidone(PVP)are successfully incorporated into the tunnel α-MnO_(2)structure.Structural characterizations and DFT calculations indicates that the Zn^(2+)adsorption energy in the Al^(3+)/PVP co-intercalated tunnel α-MnO_(2)is effectively lowered when compared with the original material,facilitating fast ion diffusion and stable Zn^(2+)ion storage.Electrochemical tests indicate that the PVP-Al-MnO_(2)electrode exhibits excellent electrochemical performances,a capacity of 306.8 mAh/g at 0.3 A/g and 93.1%capacity retention over 2000 cycles at 1.0 A/g.In addition,the aqueous PVP-Al-MnO_(2)‖ZnClO_(4)‖Zn battery is able to operate properly at low temperature(-45℃).This work shows an encouraging strategy to the modification of materials for AZIBs and other multivalent ion systems.
