The volatilization kinetics of antimony trisulfide in steam atmosphere was studied with thermogravimetry at temperatures from 923 to 1123 K. A theoretical model was developed to calculate the overall rate constant and...The volatilization kinetics of antimony trisulfide in steam atmosphere was studied with thermogravimetry at temperatures from 923 to 1123 K. A theoretical model was developed to calculate the overall rate constant and the mass transfer coefficient in gas phases. The experimental results show that the volatilization rate is enhanced with increasing temperature and steam flow rate. The volatilization rate is mainly controlled by the mass transport in gas phases. The apparent activation energy for the process is found to be 59.93 kJ/mol. It is demonstrated that Sb2S3 is dominantly oxidized into Sb2O3 and H2S by water vapor in the volatilization process. Some antimony metal is formed. The reaction mechanism is discussed in accordance with experimental data.展开更多
A novel Sb2O3/Sb2S3/FeOOH photoanode was fabricated via a simple solution impregnation method along with chemical bath deposition and post-sulfidation.The X-ray diffractometry,Raman measurement,and X-ray photoelectron...A novel Sb2O3/Sb2S3/FeOOH photoanode was fabricated via a simple solution impregnation method along with chemical bath deposition and post-sulfidation.The X-ray diffractometry,Raman measurement,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy show that the Sb2O3/Sb2S3/FeOOH thin films are successfully prepared.SEM−EDS analyses reveal that the surface of Sb2O3/Sb2S3 thin films becomes rough after the immersion in the FeCl3 solution.The optimized impregnation time is found to be 8 h.The FeOOH co-catalyst loaded Sb2O3/Sb2S3 electrode exhibits an enhanced photocurrent density of 0.45 mA/cm2 at 1.23 V versus RHE under simulated 1 sun,which is approximately 1.41 times compared to the photocurrent density of the unloaded one.Through the further tests of UV−Vis spectroscopy,the electrochemical impedance spectra,and the PEC measurements,the enhancement can result from the increased light-harvesting ability,the decreased interface transmission impedance,and the remarkably enhanced carrier injection efficiency.展开更多
In this work,we initially synthesized Sb2S3 with uniform flower-like structures via a facile hydrothermal method through the modification of the Sb source and pH value.Afterward,Sb2S3 with a nanosheet structure was su...In this work,we initially synthesized Sb2S3 with uniform flower-like structures via a facile hydrothermal method through the modification of the Sb source and pH value.Afterward,Sb2S3 with a nanosheet structure was successfully synthesized on reduced graphene oxide(Sb2S3@RGO).The flower-like Sb2S3 and the Sb2S3@RGO nanosheets were tested as the counter electrode(CE)of dye-sensitized solar cells,and the latter exhibited a higher electrocatalytic property than the former owing to the introduction of graphene.The results from electrochemical tests indicated that the as-prepared Sb2S3@RGO nanosheets possess higher catalytic activity,charge-transfer ability,and electrochemical stability than Sb2S3,RGO,and Pt CEs.More notably,the power conversion efficiency of Sb2S3@RGO reached 8.17%,which was higher than that of the standard Pt CE(7.75%).展开更多
Sb2S3 solar cells with substrate structure usually suffer from pretty low short circuit current(JSC)due to the defects and poor carrier transport.The Sb2S3,as a one-dimensional material,exhibits orientation-dependent ...Sb2S3 solar cells with substrate structure usually suffer from pretty low short circuit current(JSC)due to the defects and poor carrier transport.The Sb2S3,as a one-dimensional material,exhibits orientation-dependent carrier transport property.In this work,a thin MoSe2 layer is directly synthesized on the Mo substrate followed by depositing the Sb2S3 thin film.The x-ray diffraction(XRD)patterns confirm that a thin MoSe2 layer can improve the crystallization of the Sb2S3 film and induce(hk1)orientations,which can provide more carrier transport channels.Kelvin probe force microscopy(KPFM)results suggest that this modified Sb2S3 film has a benign surface with less defects and dangling bonds.The variation of the surface potential of Sb2S3 indicates a much more efficient carrier separation.Consequently,the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of the substrate structured Sb2S3 thin film solar cell is improved from 1.36%to 1.86%,which is the best efficiency of the substrate structured Sb2S3 thin film solar cell,and JSC significantly increases to 13.6 mA/cm^2.According to the external quantum efficiency(EQE)and C-V measurements,the modified crystallization and elevated built-in electric field are the main causes.展开更多
Because of the abundant sodium resources and identical fundamental principles, sodium ion batteries(SIBs) are the state-of-the-art alternative for lithium ion batteries. However, the larger ionic radius of Na+causes s...Because of the abundant sodium resources and identical fundamental principles, sodium ion batteries(SIBs) are the state-of-the-art alternative for lithium ion batteries. However, the larger ionic radius of Na+causes sluggish reaction kinetics, which directly results in inferior electrochemical performance. In this work, the sodium storage properties of commercial bulk Sb2S3(CSS) were improved by a single lithiation/delithiation cycle obtaining the lithium pre-cycled Sb2S3(LSS). Quantitative analysis reveals that the sodiation/desodiation kinetics of CSS and LSS is mainly diffusion-controlled behavior and capacitive process, respectively. Thus, the reaction kinetics of LSS is promising, which exhibits improved initial coulombic efficiency, stable cycling performance, and high rate capability. In addition, a stable Licontaining solid electrolyte interphase film was formed during the lithiation process, which can prevent continuous consumption of electrolyte during the each sodiation process. These results demonstrate that prelithiation technique should be a potential strategy to promote practical application for SIBs.展开更多
Developing high-performance anode materials for potassium-ion batteries is significantly urgent. We here demonstrate Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles(~20 nm) homogeneously dispersed in porous S,N-codoped graphene framework(Sb_2S...Developing high-performance anode materials for potassium-ion batteries is significantly urgent. We here demonstrate Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles(~20 nm) homogeneously dispersed in porous S,N-codoped graphene framework(Sb_2S_3-SNG) as a self-supported anode material for potassium-ion batteries. The rational structure design of integrating Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles with S,N-codoped graphene contributes to high reactivity, strong affinity, good electric conductivity, and robust stability of the composite, enabling superior K-storage performance. Moreover, the self-supported architecture significantly decreases the inactive weight of the battery, resulting in a high energy density of a Sb_2S_3-SNG/KVPO_4 F-C full cell to ~166.3 W h kg^(-1).展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under grant No.59964001.
文摘The volatilization kinetics of antimony trisulfide in steam atmosphere was studied with thermogravimetry at temperatures from 923 to 1123 K. A theoretical model was developed to calculate the overall rate constant and the mass transfer coefficient in gas phases. The experimental results show that the volatilization rate is enhanced with increasing temperature and steam flow rate. The volatilization rate is mainly controlled by the mass transport in gas phases. The apparent activation energy for the process is found to be 59.93 kJ/mol. It is demonstrated that Sb2S3 is dominantly oxidized into Sb2O3 and H2S by water vapor in the volatilization process. Some antimony metal is formed. The reaction mechanism is discussed in accordance with experimental data.
基金Project(51674298)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2017JJ3384)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(2018M630910)supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation。
文摘A novel Sb2O3/Sb2S3/FeOOH photoanode was fabricated via a simple solution impregnation method along with chemical bath deposition and post-sulfidation.The X-ray diffractometry,Raman measurement,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy show that the Sb2O3/Sb2S3/FeOOH thin films are successfully prepared.SEM−EDS analyses reveal that the surface of Sb2O3/Sb2S3 thin films becomes rough after the immersion in the FeCl3 solution.The optimized impregnation time is found to be 8 h.The FeOOH co-catalyst loaded Sb2O3/Sb2S3 electrode exhibits an enhanced photocurrent density of 0.45 mA/cm2 at 1.23 V versus RHE under simulated 1 sun,which is approximately 1.41 times compared to the photocurrent density of the unloaded one.Through the further tests of UV−Vis spectroscopy,the electrochemical impedance spectra,and the PEC measurements,the enhancement can result from the increased light-harvesting ability,the decreased interface transmission impedance,and the remarkably enhanced carrier injection efficiency.
基金funded by the Tianjin science and technology support key projects(18YFZCSF00500)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(21425729)the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘In this work,we initially synthesized Sb2S3 with uniform flower-like structures via a facile hydrothermal method through the modification of the Sb source and pH value.Afterward,Sb2S3 with a nanosheet structure was successfully synthesized on reduced graphene oxide(Sb2S3@RGO).The flower-like Sb2S3 and the Sb2S3@RGO nanosheets were tested as the counter electrode(CE)of dye-sensitized solar cells,and the latter exhibited a higher electrocatalytic property than the former owing to the introduction of graphene.The results from electrochemical tests indicated that the as-prepared Sb2S3@RGO nanosheets possess higher catalytic activity,charge-transfer ability,and electrochemical stability than Sb2S3,RGO,and Pt CEs.More notably,the power conversion efficiency of Sb2S3@RGO reached 8.17%,which was higher than that of the standard Pt CE(7.75%).
基金Project supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2019YFB1503500,2018YFE0203400,and 2018YFB1500200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1902218)+1 种基金the YangFan Innovative and Entrepreneurial Research Team Project of China(Grant No.2014YT02N037)the 111 Project,China(Grant No.B16027).
文摘Sb2S3 solar cells with substrate structure usually suffer from pretty low short circuit current(JSC)due to the defects and poor carrier transport.The Sb2S3,as a one-dimensional material,exhibits orientation-dependent carrier transport property.In this work,a thin MoSe2 layer is directly synthesized on the Mo substrate followed by depositing the Sb2S3 thin film.The x-ray diffraction(XRD)patterns confirm that a thin MoSe2 layer can improve the crystallization of the Sb2S3 film and induce(hk1)orientations,which can provide more carrier transport channels.Kelvin probe force microscopy(KPFM)results suggest that this modified Sb2S3 film has a benign surface with less defects and dangling bonds.The variation of the surface potential of Sb2S3 indicates a much more efficient carrier separation.Consequently,the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of the substrate structured Sb2S3 thin film solar cell is improved from 1.36%to 1.86%,which is the best efficiency of the substrate structured Sb2S3 thin film solar cell,and JSC significantly increases to 13.6 mA/cm^2.According to the external quantum efficiency(EQE)and C-V measurements,the modified crystallization and elevated built-in electric field are the main causes.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China Program(No.51602111)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2018A030313739)+1 种基金Cultivation project of National Engineering Technology Center(2017B090903008)Xijiang R&D Team(X.W.)Guangdong Provincial Grant(2017A050506009)
文摘Because of the abundant sodium resources and identical fundamental principles, sodium ion batteries(SIBs) are the state-of-the-art alternative for lithium ion batteries. However, the larger ionic radius of Na+causes sluggish reaction kinetics, which directly results in inferior electrochemical performance. In this work, the sodium storage properties of commercial bulk Sb2S3(CSS) were improved by a single lithiation/delithiation cycle obtaining the lithium pre-cycled Sb2S3(LSS). Quantitative analysis reveals that the sodiation/desodiation kinetics of CSS and LSS is mainly diffusion-controlled behavior and capacitive process, respectively. Thus, the reaction kinetics of LSS is promising, which exhibits improved initial coulombic efficiency, stable cycling performance, and high rate capability. In addition, a stable Licontaining solid electrolyte interphase film was formed during the lithiation process, which can prevent continuous consumption of electrolyte during the each sodiation process. These results demonstrate that prelithiation technique should be a potential strategy to promote practical application for SIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21231005, 51231003)the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities of China (B12015)
文摘Developing high-performance anode materials for potassium-ion batteries is significantly urgent. We here demonstrate Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles(~20 nm) homogeneously dispersed in porous S,N-codoped graphene framework(Sb_2S_3-SNG) as a self-supported anode material for potassium-ion batteries. The rational structure design of integrating Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles with S,N-codoped graphene contributes to high reactivity, strong affinity, good electric conductivity, and robust stability of the composite, enabling superior K-storage performance. Moreover, the self-supported architecture significantly decreases the inactive weight of the battery, resulting in a high energy density of a Sb_2S_3-SNG/KVPO_4 F-C full cell to ~166.3 W h kg^(-1).
基金supported by the National Fund for Fostering Talents of Basic Science (J1103212)the Foundation for Outstanding Young Scientist in Shandong Province (BS2010CL036)~~
