High-entropy materials(HEMs),an innovative class of materials with complex stoichiometry,have recently garnered consider-able attention in energy storage applications.While their multi-element compositions(five or mor...High-entropy materials(HEMs),an innovative class of materials with complex stoichiometry,have recently garnered consider-able attention in energy storage applications.While their multi-element compositions(five or more principal elements in nearly equiatom-ic proportions)confer unique advantages such as high configurational entropy,lattice distortion,and synergistic cocktail effects,the fun-damental understanding of structure-property relationships in battery systems remains fragmented across existing studies.This review ad-dresses critical research gaps by proposing a multidimensional design paradigm that systematically integrates synergistic mechanisms spanning cathodes,anodes,electrolytes,and electrocatalysts.We provide an in-depth analysis of HEMs’thermodynamic/kinetic stabiliza-tion principles and structure-regulated electrochemical properties,integrating and establishing quantitative correlations between entropy-driven phase stability and charge transport dynamics.By summarizing the performance benchmarking results of lithium/sodium/potassi-um-ion battery components,we reveal how entropy-mediated structural tailoring enhances cycle stability and ionic conductivity.Notably,we pioneer the systematic association of high-entropy effects to electrochemical interfaces,demonstrating their unique potential in stabil-izing solid-electrolyte interphases and suppressing transition metal dissolution.Emerging opportunities in machine learning-driven com-position screening and sustainable manufacturing are discussed alongside critical challenges,including performance variability metrics and cost-benefit analysis for industrial implementation.This work provides both fundamental insights and practical guidelines for advan-cing HEMs toward next-generation battery technologies.展开更多
Benefiting from the low cost and high abundance of potassium resources,K-based batteries have attracted numerous research interest as a more sustainable battery chemist,particularly when considering the enormous deman...Benefiting from the low cost and high abundance of potassium resources,K-based batteries have attracted numerous research interest as a more sustainable battery chemist,particularly when considering the enormous demand for sustainable energy storage while limiting Li sources for Li-based batteries.However,the much larger size of the K-ion usually leads to the serious electrodes'volumetric expansion with rapid capacity fading,making the pursuit of electrodes for potassium storage with high capacity and high stability a significant challenge.The polymer electrode materials have been considered promising materials to address these issues due to their porous characteristics,insolubility in electrolytes,and flexible structural design at a molecular level.In this review,we outline the recent advancements in redox-active polymer electrodes,including anode and cathode,materials for K-based batteries,including crystalline porous coordination polymers,crystalline covalent organic polymers,amorphous polymers,and polymer composites.We discuss the electrode designs,electrochemical performances,and K-ion storage mechanism,with a focus on their structure-function correlations.With this knowledge,we propose the perspectives and challenges in designing advanced polymer electrode materials for K-based batteries.We expect this review will shed light on the further development of reliable polymer electrode materials.展开更多
As the key component of electrochemical energy storage devices, an electrode with superior ions transport pores is the important premise for high electrochemical performance. In this paper, we developed a unique solut...As the key component of electrochemical energy storage devices, an electrode with superior ions transport pores is the important premise for high electrochemical performance. In this paper, we developed a unique solution process to prepare freestanding TiO_2/graphene hydrogel electrode with tunable density and porous structures. By incorporating room temperature ionic liquids（RTILs）, even upon drying, the non-volatile RTILs that remained in the gel film would preserve the efficient ion transport channels and prevent the electrode from closely stacking, to develop dense yet porous structures. As a result, the dense TiO_2/graphene gel film as an electrode for lithium ion battery displayed a good gravimetric electrochemical performance and more importantly a high volumetric performance.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have garnered significant attention owing to their intrinsic safety and the abundance of zinc resources.Traditional separators,such as glass fiber(GF),face challenges such as zinc dend...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have garnered significant attention owing to their intrinsic safety and the abundance of zinc resources.Traditional separators,such as glass fiber(GF),face challenges such as zinc dendrite penetration,inadequate mechanical strength,and excessive thickness,which results in increased internal resistance and diminished battery performance.In this study,we investigate the use of a mixed cellulose ester(MCE)filter membrane as a separator for AZIBs.The 110-μm-thick MCE separator exhibits a mechanical strength of 4.88 MPa,which is 12 times greater than that of the 325-μm-thick GF separator,and effectively resists zinc dendrite formation,even with a thinner design.Zn symmetric batteries utilizing the MCE separator exhibit a cycle time of 2700 h at 1 mA cm^(-2).The MCE separator,incorporating hydroxyl and nitrogen functional groups,promotes uniform zinc deposition and mitigates the formation of by-products on the zinc anode,thereby enhancing corrosion resistance.Zn‖MnO_(2) full batteries with the MCE separator demonstrate a specific capacity of 161 mAh g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1),with a capacity retention of 80.1%after 500 cycles.Furthermore,Zn‖VO_(2) full cells employing the MCE separator exhibit excellent rate performance and cycling stability.At 0.25 A g^(-1),the Zn‖VO_(2)cell retains 86.9%of its capacity after 800 cycles,demonstrating a high capacity of 243 mAh g^(-1).This study offers novel insights into enhancing the performance of AZIBs through the selection of a low-cost,high-strength,and thin separator design.展开更多
The rechargeable Li-CO2 battery has attracted much attention for energy storage because of the high energy density and efficient utilization of greenhouse gas. However, it＇s still suffered by low safety issue of liqu...The rechargeable Li-CO2 battery has attracted much attention for energy storage because of the high energy density and efficient utilization of greenhouse gas. However, it＇s still suffered by low safety issue of liquid electrolyte. Herein, a composite cathode consisting of CNTs and polymer electrolytes was fabricated by the insitu polymerization process for the polymer electrolyte-based solid-state Li-CO2 batteries. With the good dispersion of CNTs and polymer electrolyte, the composite cathode is covered by film-like discharge products Li2CO3.Furthermore, the Li-CO2 battery shows high reversible capacity （- 11,000 mAh·g^-1）, excellent cycle stability （1000 mAb·g^-1 for 100 cycles） under low charge potential （〈 4.5 V）, and outstanding rate performances at room temperature, which are much better than those of liquid electrolyte-based battery. Therefore, the polymer electrolyte-based Li-CO2 battery prepared by this strategy can be a promising candidate to meet the demands of high safety and high-performance energy storage devices.展开更多
Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67(ZIF-67) was synthesized on the surface of cellulose nanofibers(CNFs)in methonal to address the problems of unhomogeneous pore size and pore distribution of pure CNF membrane.A combina...Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67(ZIF-67) was synthesized on the surface of cellulose nanofibers(CNFs)in methonal to address the problems of unhomogeneous pore size and pore distribution of pure CNF membrane.A combination of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) and X-ray powder diffraction(XRD) patterns were used to determine the successful synthesis of ZIF-67@CNFs.The size of the ZIF-67 particles and pore size of the ZIF-67@CNF membrane were50-200 nm and 150-350 nm, respectively.The prepared ZIF-67@CNF membrane exhibited excellent thermal stability,lower thermal shrinkage and high surface wettability.The discharge capacity retention of the Li-ion batteries(LIBs) made with ZIF-67@CNF,glass fiber(GF),CNF and commercial polymer membranes after 100 th cycle at 0.5 C rate were 88.41%,86.22%,83.27%,and 81.03%,respectively.LIBs with ZIF-67@CNF membrane exhibited a better rate capability than these with other membranes.No damage of porous structure or peel-off of ZIF-67 was observed in the SEM images of ZIF-67@CNF membrane after100 th cycle.The improved cycling performance,rate capability,and good electrochemical stability implied that ZIF-67@CNFs membrane can be considered as a good alternative LIB separator.展开更多
Aluminum foils having thicknesses of 10-20 μm are commonly employed as current collectors for cathode electrodes in Li-ion batteries. The effects of the surface morphology of the foil on battery performance were inve...Aluminum foils having thicknesses of 10-20 μm are commonly employed as current collectors for cathode electrodes in Li-ion batteries. The effects of the surface morphology of the foil on battery performance were investigated by using a foil with roughened surface by chemical etching and a plain foil with smooth surface on both sides. For high-conductivity LiCoO2 active materials with large particle size, there are no significant differences in battery performance between the two types of foils. But for low-conductivity LiFePO4 active materials with small particle size, high-rate discharge properties are significantly different. The possibility shows that optimizing both the surface morphology of the aluminum foil and particle size of active material leads to improvement of the battery performance.展开更多
78Li_(2)S-22P_(2)S_(5) are sulfide electrolytes with high lithium-ion conductivity and wide electrochemical windows in the Li_(2)S-P_(2)S_(5) system,making them attractive solid electrolytes for ASSLBs.However,the rol...78Li_(2)S-22P_(2)S_(5) are sulfide electrolytes with high lithium-ion conductivity and wide electrochemical windows in the Li_(2)S-P_(2)S_(5) system,making them attractive solid electrolytes for ASSLBs.However,the role and potential of 78Li_(2)S-22P_(2)S_(5) solid electrolytes over a wide temperature range are still not fully understood.Therefore,we constructed solid-state batteries with NCM622 as the positive electrode and 78Li_(2)S-22P_(2)S_(5) glass-ceramics as the electrolyte to investigate in depth the differences in battery performance over a wide temperature range and their intrinsic mechanisms.The in-situ impedance and relaxation time distribution (DRT) demonstrated the electrochemical stability of the electrolyte over a wide temperature range,while the in-situ stacking pressure observed a large volume change during cycling at 60℃,leading to local solid-solid contact failure and poor cycling stability.This study provides insight into the advantages and problems of 78Li_(2)S-22P_(2)S_(5) in the wide temperature range as well as a basis for the construction of ASSLBs with high energy density and long cycle life.展开更多
Vanadium flow battery(VFB)is one of the most promising energy storage technologies because of its superior safety,reliability and cycle life,but the poor electrochemical performance at high cur-rent density limits its...Vanadium flow battery(VFB)is one of the most promising energy storage technologies because of its superior safety,reliability and cycle life,but the poor electrochemical performance at high cur-rent density limits its commercial application.Herein,an advanced design of the dual-gradient carbon nanofibers/graphite felt(DG-CNFs/GF)composite electrode is firstly proposed for the next-generation VFB with high power density.Specifically,there is a macro gradient distribution of CNFs along the thickness direction of the electrode,meanwhile a micro gradient distribution of CNFs is also existed along the ra-dial direction of a single fiber,and both the macro and micro gradient structure are verified through the physicochemical characterizations.In addition,the DG-CNFs/GF with a dual-gradient structure exhibits an excellent electrocatalytic activity and a fast mass transfer characteristic.It is worth noting that the energy conversion efficiencies,cycling stability in addition to power density of VFB with DG-CNFs/GF are much better than those with commercial GF,which make the dual-gradient DG-CNFs/GF to be a promis-ing alternative.Most importantly,the accomplishment of this work will provide a promising development direction of the highly efficient electrode for the next-generation VFB with high power density.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To investigate possible associations between physical function assessment scales,such as Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB)and Berg Balance Scale(BBS),with all-cause mortality in acute decompensated he...OBJECTIVE To investigate possible associations between physical function assessment scales,such as Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB)and Berg Balance Scale(BBS),with all-cause mortality in acute decompensated heart failure(ADHF)patients.METHODS A total of 108 ADHF patients were analyzed from October 2020 to October 2022,and followed up to May 2023.The association between baseline clinical characteristics and all-cause mortality was analyzed by univariate Cox regression analysis,while for SPPB and BBS,univariate Cox regression analysis was followed by receiver operating characteristic curves,in which the area under the curve represented their predictive accuracy for all-cause mortality.Incremental predictive values for both physical function assessments were measured by calculating net reclassification index and integrated discrimination improvement scores.Optimal cutoff value for BBS was then identified using restricted cubic spline plots,and survival differences below and above that cut-off were compared using Kaplan-Meier survival curves and the log-rank test.The clinical utility of BBS was measured using decision curve analysis.RESULTS For baseline characteristics,age,female,blood urea nitrogen,as well as statins,angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors,angiotensin II receptor blockers,or angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors,were predictive for all-cause mortality for ADHF patients.With respect to SPPB and BBS,higher scores were associated with lower all-cause mortality rates for both assessments;similar area under the curves were measured for both(0.774 for SPPB and 0.776 for BBS).Furthermore,BBS≤36.5 was associated with significantly higher mortality,which was still applicable even adjusting for confounding factors;BBS was also found to have great clinical utility under decision curve analysis.CONCLUSIONS BBS or SPPB could be used as tools to assess physical function in ageing ADHF patients,as well as prognosticate on all-cause mortality.Moreover,prioritizing the improvement of balance capabilities of ADHF patients in cardiac rehabilitation regimens could aid in lowering mortality risk.展开更多
AlNbO_4,as lithium-ion batteries（LIBs） anode,has a high theoretical capacity of 291.5 m Ah g^-1.Here,AlNbO_4 anode materials were synthesized through a simple solid-state method.The structure,morphology and electroc...AlNbO_4,as lithium-ion batteries（LIBs） anode,has a high theoretical capacity of 291.5 m Ah g^-1.Here,AlNbO_4 anode materials were synthesized through a simple solid-state method.The structure,morphology and electrochemical performances of AlNbO4 anode were systematically investigated.The results show that AlNbO4 is monoclinic with C2/m space group.The scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and transmission electron microscopy（TEM） characterizations reveal the AlNbO_4 particles with the size of 100 nm^–2 lm.As a lithium-ion batteries anode,AlNbO4 delivers a high reversible capacity and good rate capability.The discharge capacity is as high as 151.0 m Ah g^-1 after 50 charge and discharge cycles at 0.1 C corresponding to capacity retention of 90.7 %.When the current density increases to 5.0C,AlNbO4 anode displays reversible discharge capacity of 73.6 m Ah g^-1 at the50 th cycle.展开更多
A nanoporous N-doped reduced graphene oxide（p-N-rGO） was prepared through carbothermal reaction between graphene oxide and ammonium-containing oxometalates as sulfur host for Li-S batteries.The p-N-rGO sheets have a...A nanoporous N-doped reduced graphene oxide（p-N-rGO） was prepared through carbothermal reaction between graphene oxide and ammonium-containing oxometalates as sulfur host for Li-S batteries.The p-N-rGO sheets have abundant nanopores with diameters of 10-40 nm and the nitrogen content is 2.65 at%.When used as sulfur cathode,the obtained p-N-rGO/S composite has a high reversible capacity of 1110mAhg^-1 at 1C rate and stable cycling performance with 781.8 mAhg-1 retained after 110 cycles,much better than those of the rGO/S composite.The enhanced electrochemical performance is ascribed to the rational combination of nanopores and N-doping,which provide efficient contact and wetting with the electrolyte,accommodate volume expansion and immobilize polysulfides during cycling.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)is abundant,green and low-cost element.Magnesium-air(Mg-air)battery has been used as disposable lighting power supply,emergency and reserve batteries.It is also one of the potential electrical energy stor...Magnesium(Mg)is abundant,green and low-cost element.Magnesium-air(Mg-air)battery has been used as disposable lighting power supply,emergency and reserve batteries.It is also one of the potential electrical energy storage devices for future electric vehicles(EVs)and portable electronic devices,because of its high theoretical energy density(6.8 k Wh·kg^(-1))and environmental-friendliness.However,the practical application of Mg-air batteries is limited due to the low anodic efficiency of Mg metal anode and sluggish oxygen reduction reaction of air cathode.Mg metal as an anode material is facing two main challenges:high self-corrosion rate and formation of a passivation layer Mg(OH)_(2)which reduces the active surface area.In last decades,a number of Mg alloys,including Mg-Ca,Mg-Zn,commercial Mg-Al-Zn,Mg-Al-Mn,and Mg-Al-Pb alloys,have been studied as anode materials for Mg-air batteries.This article reviews the effect of alloying elements on the battery discharge properties of Mg alloy anodes.The challenges of Mg-air batteries are also discussed,aiming to provide a depth understanding for the theoretical and practical development of high-performance Mg-air batteries.展开更多
Background In a three-month report from the CGA-TAVI registry,we found the Multidimensional Prognostic Index(MPI)and Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB)to be of value for predicting short-term outcomes in elderly...Background In a three-month report from the CGA-TAVI registry,we found the Multidimensional Prognostic Index(MPI)and Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB)to be of value for predicting short-term outcomes in elderly patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation(TAVI).In the present analysis,we examined the association of these tools with outcomes up to one year post-TAVI.Methods CGA-TAVI is an international,observational registry of geriatric patients undergoing TAVI.Patients were assessed using the MPI and SPPB.Efficacy of baseline values and any postoperative change for predicting outcome were established using logistic regression.Kaplan-Meier analysis was carried out for each comprehensive geriatric assessment tool,with survival stratified by risk category.Results One year after TAVI,14.1%of patients deceased,while 17.4%met the combined endpoint of death and/or non-fatal stroke,and 37.7%the combined endpoint of death and/or hospitalisation and/or non-fatal stroke.A high-risk MPI score was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality(aOR=36.13,95%CI:2.77–470.78,P=0.006)and death and/or non-fatal stroke(aOR=10.10,95%CI:1.48–68.75,P=0.018).No significant associations were found between a high-risk SPPB score and mortality or two main combined endpoints.In contrast to a worsening SPPB,an aggravating MPI score at three months post-TAVI was associated with an increased risk of death and/or non-fatal stoke at one year(aOR=95.16,95%CI:3.41–2657.01).Conclusions The MPI showed value for predicting the likelihood of death and a combination of death and/or non-fatal stroke by one year after TAVI in elderly patients.展开更多
Gait is a key function of human movement which plays an important role in motion analysis. Both in the clinical field and in rehabilitation, gait analysis is useful to evaluate the parameters that are modified followi...Gait is a key function of human movement which plays an important role in motion analysis. Both in the clinical field and in rehabilitation, gait analysis is useful to evaluate the parameters that are modified following the administration of a protocol of adapted physical activity （APA）. Gait parameters could be measured using traditional rating scales, such as the Short Physical Performance Battery （SPPB） and technologies as a support to provide an assessment of gait quality. The aim of this study is to increase the objectivity of gait data obtained before and after a targeted APA program for a group of elderly people by integrating the traditional SPPB rating scale with the G Walk digital system. The former is an assessment tool to evaluate the functioning of lower extremity, in terms of chair stand, walk, and standing balance; whereas the latter can objectively evaluate the parameters of the gait. The sample was composed of I 1 adults aged between 67 and 94 years. The participants were chosen on the basis of a number of tests carried out to analyze their levels of autonomy, intellectual capacities and motor functioning. It has planned a six months APA protocol： before and after it, SPPB and G-Walk were administered. The results showed that space-time characteristics generally improve after APA intervention; therefore, the use of technology is a useful support for the evaluation scales.展开更多
2018 government work report indicates that'We should strengthen fundamental role of consumption in economic development,as well as promote consumption upgrading and develop new business models of consumer sector.W...2018 government work report indicates that'We should strengthen fundamental role of consumption in economic development,as well as promote consumption upgrading and develop new business models of consumer sector.We will extend preferential policies on NEV vehicle purchase tax for another three years'.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.5227130161).
文摘High-entropy materials(HEMs),an innovative class of materials with complex stoichiometry,have recently garnered consider-able attention in energy storage applications.While their multi-element compositions(five or more principal elements in nearly equiatom-ic proportions)confer unique advantages such as high configurational entropy,lattice distortion,and synergistic cocktail effects,the fun-damental understanding of structure-property relationships in battery systems remains fragmented across existing studies.This review ad-dresses critical research gaps by proposing a multidimensional design paradigm that systematically integrates synergistic mechanisms spanning cathodes,anodes,electrolytes,and electrocatalysts.We provide an in-depth analysis of HEMs’thermodynamic/kinetic stabiliza-tion principles and structure-regulated electrochemical properties,integrating and establishing quantitative correlations between entropy-driven phase stability and charge transport dynamics.By summarizing the performance benchmarking results of lithium/sodium/potassi-um-ion battery components,we reveal how entropy-mediated structural tailoring enhances cycle stability and ionic conductivity.Notably,we pioneer the systematic association of high-entropy effects to electrochemical interfaces,demonstrating their unique potential in stabil-izing solid-electrolyte interphases and suppressing transition metal dissolution.Emerging opportunities in machine learning-driven com-position screening and sustainable manufacturing are discussed alongside critical challenges,including performance variability metrics and cost-benefit analysis for industrial implementation.This work provides both fundamental insights and practical guidelines for advan-cing HEMs toward next-generation battery technologies.
基金financially supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Nos.2022B1515020001,2024A1515010277)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22109052,52202221)+1 种基金Guangzhou Science and Technology Program(No.2024A04J3899)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.21624410)。
文摘Benefiting from the low cost and high abundance of potassium resources,K-based batteries have attracted numerous research interest as a more sustainable battery chemist,particularly when considering the enormous demand for sustainable energy storage while limiting Li sources for Li-based batteries.However,the much larger size of the K-ion usually leads to the serious electrodes'volumetric expansion with rapid capacity fading,making the pursuit of electrodes for potassium storage with high capacity and high stability a significant challenge.The polymer electrode materials have been considered promising materials to address these issues due to their porous characteristics,insolubility in electrolytes,and flexible structural design at a molecular level.In this review,we outline the recent advancements in redox-active polymer electrodes,including anode and cathode,materials for K-based batteries,including crystalline porous coordination polymers,crystalline covalent organic polymers,amorphous polymers,and polymer composites.We discuss the electrode designs,electrochemical performances,and K-ion storage mechanism,with a focus on their structure-function correlations.With this knowledge,we propose the perspectives and challenges in designing advanced polymer electrode materials for K-based batteries.We expect this review will shed light on the further development of reliable polymer electrode materials.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21303251)Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(16SG17)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Foundation(JCYJ201419122040621)
文摘As the key component of electrochemical energy storage devices, an electrode with superior ions transport pores is the important premise for high electrochemical performance. In this paper, we developed a unique solution process to prepare freestanding TiO_2/graphene hydrogel electrode with tunable density and porous structures. By incorporating room temperature ionic liquids（RTILs）, even upon drying, the non-volatile RTILs that remained in the gel film would preserve the efficient ion transport channels and prevent the electrode from closely stacking, to develop dense yet porous structures. As a result, the dense TiO_2/graphene gel film as an electrode for lithium ion battery displayed a good gravimetric electrochemical performance and more importantly a high volumetric performance.
基金financially supported by Guangdong Major Project of Basic Research(No.2023B0303000002)Shenzhen Science and Technology Plan Project(No.SGDX20230116091644003)+1 种基金Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage(No.ZDSYS20220401141000001)High level of special funds(No.G03034K001)
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have garnered significant attention owing to their intrinsic safety and the abundance of zinc resources.Traditional separators,such as glass fiber(GF),face challenges such as zinc dendrite penetration,inadequate mechanical strength,and excessive thickness,which results in increased internal resistance and diminished battery performance.In this study,we investigate the use of a mixed cellulose ester(MCE)filter membrane as a separator for AZIBs.The 110-μm-thick MCE separator exhibits a mechanical strength of 4.88 MPa,which is 12 times greater than that of the 325-μm-thick GF separator,and effectively resists zinc dendrite formation,even with a thinner design.Zn symmetric batteries utilizing the MCE separator exhibit a cycle time of 2700 h at 1 mA cm^(-2).The MCE separator,incorporating hydroxyl and nitrogen functional groups,promotes uniform zinc deposition and mitigates the formation of by-products on the zinc anode,thereby enhancing corrosion resistance.Zn‖MnO_(2) full batteries with the MCE separator demonstrate a specific capacity of 161 mAh g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1),with a capacity retention of 80.1%after 500 cycles.Furthermore,Zn‖VO_(2) full cells employing the MCE separator exhibit excellent rate performance and cycling stability.At 0.25 A g^(-1),the Zn‖VO_(2)cell retains 86.9%of its capacity after 800 cycles,demonstrating a high capacity of 243 mAh g^(-1).This study offers novel insights into enhancing the performance of AZIBs through the selection of a low-cost,high-strength,and thin separator design.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51622202,U1507107,21503009 and 21603009)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(B)(No.KZ201610005003)+1 种基金Guangdong Science and Technology Project(No.2016B010114001)the Funding Projects for ‘‘Thousand Youth Talents Plan’’
文摘The rechargeable Li-CO2 battery has attracted much attention for energy storage because of the high energy density and efficient utilization of greenhouse gas. However, it＇s still suffered by low safety issue of liquid electrolyte. Herein, a composite cathode consisting of CNTs and polymer electrolytes was fabricated by the insitu polymerization process for the polymer electrolyte-based solid-state Li-CO2 batteries. With the good dispersion of CNTs and polymer electrolyte, the composite cathode is covered by film-like discharge products Li2CO3.Furthermore, the Li-CO2 battery shows high reversible capacity （- 11,000 mAh·g^-1）, excellent cycle stability （1000 mAb·g^-1 for 100 cycles） under low charge potential （〈 4.5 V）, and outstanding rate performances at room temperature, which are much better than those of liquid electrolyte-based battery. Therefore, the polymer electrolyte-based Li-CO2 battery prepared by this strategy can be a promising candidate to meet the demands of high safety and high-performance energy storage devices.
基金support from Louisiana Board of Regents[LEQSF(2020-23)-RD-B-02,LEQSF(2018-19)-ENH-DE-06]Key Biomass Energy Laboratory of Henan Province(190506006 and 200606004)National Institute of Forest Science(Seoul,Korea)。
文摘Zeolitic imidazolate framework-67(ZIF-67) was synthesized on the surface of cellulose nanofibers(CNFs)in methonal to address the problems of unhomogeneous pore size and pore distribution of pure CNF membrane.A combination of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) and X-ray powder diffraction(XRD) patterns were used to determine the successful synthesis of ZIF-67@CNFs.The size of the ZIF-67 particles and pore size of the ZIF-67@CNF membrane were50-200 nm and 150-350 nm, respectively.The prepared ZIF-67@CNF membrane exhibited excellent thermal stability,lower thermal shrinkage and high surface wettability.The discharge capacity retention of the Li-ion batteries(LIBs) made with ZIF-67@CNF,glass fiber(GF),CNF and commercial polymer membranes after 100 th cycle at 0.5 C rate were 88.41%,86.22%,83.27%,and 81.03%,respectively.LIBs with ZIF-67@CNF membrane exhibited a better rate capability than these with other membranes.No damage of porous structure or peel-off of ZIF-67 was observed in the SEM images of ZIF-67@CNF membrane after100 th cycle.The improved cycling performance,rate capability,and good electrochemical stability implied that ZIF-67@CNFs membrane can be considered as a good alternative LIB separator.
文摘Aluminum foils having thicknesses of 10-20 μm are commonly employed as current collectors for cathode electrodes in Li-ion batteries. The effects of the surface morphology of the foil on battery performance were investigated by using a foil with roughened surface by chemical etching and a plain foil with smooth surface on both sides. For high-conductivity LiCoO2 active materials with large particle size, there are no significant differences in battery performance between the two types of foils. But for low-conductivity LiFePO4 active materials with small particle size, high-rate discharge properties are significantly different. The possibility shows that optimizing both the surface morphology of the aluminum foil and particle size of active material leads to improvement of the battery performance.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program (No. 2021YFB2400300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52177214)。
文摘78Li_(2)S-22P_(2)S_(5) are sulfide electrolytes with high lithium-ion conductivity and wide electrochemical windows in the Li_(2)S-P_(2)S_(5) system,making them attractive solid electrolytes for ASSLBs.However,the role and potential of 78Li_(2)S-22P_(2)S_(5) solid electrolytes over a wide temperature range are still not fully understood.Therefore,we constructed solid-state batteries with NCM622 as the positive electrode and 78Li_(2)S-22P_(2)S_(5) glass-ceramics as the electrolyte to investigate in depth the differences in battery performance over a wide temperature range and their intrinsic mechanisms.The in-situ impedance and relaxation time distribution (DRT) demonstrated the electrochemical stability of the electrolyte over a wide temperature range,while the in-situ stacking pressure observed a large volume change during cycling at 60℃,leading to local solid-solid contact failure and poor cycling stability.This study provides insight into the advantages and problems of 78Li_(2)S-22P_(2)S_(5) in the wide temperature range as well as a basis for the construction of ASSLBs with high energy density and long cycle life.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Fund(No.21703263)Open project of State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing in China University of Petroleum(No.Y7F1911191).
文摘Vanadium flow battery(VFB)is one of the most promising energy storage technologies because of its superior safety,reliability and cycle life,but the poor electrochemical performance at high cur-rent density limits its commercial application.Herein,an advanced design of the dual-gradient carbon nanofibers/graphite felt(DG-CNFs/GF)composite electrode is firstly proposed for the next-generation VFB with high power density.Specifically,there is a macro gradient distribution of CNFs along the thickness direction of the electrode,meanwhile a micro gradient distribution of CNFs is also existed along the ra-dial direction of a single fiber,and both the macro and micro gradient structure are verified through the physicochemical characterizations.In addition,the DG-CNFs/GF with a dual-gradient structure exhibits an excellent electrocatalytic activity and a fast mass transfer characteristic.It is worth noting that the energy conversion efficiencies,cycling stability in addition to power density of VFB with DG-CNFs/GF are much better than those with commercial GF,which make the dual-gradient DG-CNFs/GF to be a promis-ing alternative.Most importantly,the accomplishment of this work will provide a promising development direction of the highly efficient electrode for the next-generation VFB with high power density.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Special Project of the Autonomous Region(No.2022B03023-3)the Key Supported Discipline of Health System in Shanghai(No.2023ZDFC0302)。
文摘OBJECTIVE To investigate possible associations between physical function assessment scales,such as Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB)and Berg Balance Scale(BBS),with all-cause mortality in acute decompensated heart failure(ADHF)patients.METHODS A total of 108 ADHF patients were analyzed from October 2020 to October 2022,and followed up to May 2023.The association between baseline clinical characteristics and all-cause mortality was analyzed by univariate Cox regression analysis,while for SPPB and BBS,univariate Cox regression analysis was followed by receiver operating characteristic curves,in which the area under the curve represented their predictive accuracy for all-cause mortality.Incremental predictive values for both physical function assessments were measured by calculating net reclassification index and integrated discrimination improvement scores.Optimal cutoff value for BBS was then identified using restricted cubic spline plots,and survival differences below and above that cut-off were compared using Kaplan-Meier survival curves and the log-rank test.The clinical utility of BBS was measured using decision curve analysis.RESULTS For baseline characteristics,age,female,blood urea nitrogen,as well as statins,angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors,angiotensin II receptor blockers,or angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors,were predictive for all-cause mortality for ADHF patients.With respect to SPPB and BBS,higher scores were associated with lower all-cause mortality rates for both assessments;similar area under the curves were measured for both(0.774 for SPPB and 0.776 for BBS).Furthermore,BBS≤36.5 was associated with significantly higher mortality,which was still applicable even adjusting for confounding factors;BBS was also found to have great clinical utility under decision curve analysis.CONCLUSIONS BBS or SPPB could be used as tools to assess physical function in ageing ADHF patients,as well as prognosticate on all-cause mortality.Moreover,prioritizing the improvement of balance capabilities of ADHF patients in cardiac rehabilitation regimens could aid in lowering mortality risk.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51271036)
文摘AlNbO_4,as lithium-ion batteries（LIBs） anode,has a high theoretical capacity of 291.5 m Ah g^-1.Here,AlNbO_4 anode materials were synthesized through a simple solid-state method.The structure,morphology and electrochemical performances of AlNbO4 anode were systematically investigated.The results show that AlNbO4 is monoclinic with C2/m space group.The scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and transmission electron microscopy（TEM） characterizations reveal the AlNbO_4 particles with the size of 100 nm^–2 lm.As a lithium-ion batteries anode,AlNbO4 delivers a high reversible capacity and good rate capability.The discharge capacity is as high as 151.0 m Ah g^-1 after 50 charge and discharge cycles at 0.1 C corresponding to capacity retention of 90.7 %.When the current density increases to 5.0C,AlNbO4 anode displays reversible discharge capacity of 73.6 m Ah g^-1 at the50 th cycle.
基金Financial support from the Research Project of National University of Defense Technology (No. ZDYYjc Yj20140701)
文摘A nanoporous N-doped reduced graphene oxide（p-N-rGO） was prepared through carbothermal reaction between graphene oxide and ammonium-containing oxometalates as sulfur host for Li-S batteries.The p-N-rGO sheets have abundant nanopores with diameters of 10-40 nm and the nitrogen content is 2.65 at%.When used as sulfur cathode,the obtained p-N-rGO/S composite has a high reversible capacity of 1110mAhg^-1 at 1C rate and stable cycling performance with 781.8 mAhg-1 retained after 110 cycles,much better than those of the rGO/S composite.The enhanced electrochemical performance is ascribed to the rational combination of nanopores and N-doping,which provide efficient contact and wetting with the electrolyte,accommodate volume expansion and immobilize polysulfides during cycling.
基金partially supported by the Marsden Fund Council from Government funding,managed by Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi(Fast-Start Marsden Grant project No.UOA1817)the scholarship from China Scholarship Council(No.201808060410)
文摘Magnesium(Mg)is abundant,green and low-cost element.Magnesium-air(Mg-air)battery has been used as disposable lighting power supply,emergency and reserve batteries.It is also one of the potential electrical energy storage devices for future electric vehicles(EVs)and portable electronic devices,because of its high theoretical energy density(6.8 k Wh·kg^(-1))and environmental-friendliness.However,the practical application of Mg-air batteries is limited due to the low anodic efficiency of Mg metal anode and sluggish oxygen reduction reaction of air cathode.Mg metal as an anode material is facing two main challenges:high self-corrosion rate and formation of a passivation layer Mg(OH)_(2)which reduces the active surface area.In last decades,a number of Mg alloys,including Mg-Ca,Mg-Zn,commercial Mg-Al-Zn,Mg-Al-Mn,and Mg-Al-Pb alloys,have been studied as anode materials for Mg-air batteries.This article reviews the effect of alloying elements on the battery discharge properties of Mg alloy anodes.The challenges of Mg-air batteries are also discussed,aiming to provide a depth understanding for the theoretical and practical development of high-performance Mg-air batteries.
基金provided by Edwards Lifesciences(Nyon,Switzerland)to the Sponsor IPPMed(Cloppenburg,Germany)funding from Edwards Lifesciences as did Andrea Ungar
文摘Background In a three-month report from the CGA-TAVI registry,we found the Multidimensional Prognostic Index(MPI)and Short Physical Performance Battery(SPPB)to be of value for predicting short-term outcomes in elderly patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation(TAVI).In the present analysis,we examined the association of these tools with outcomes up to one year post-TAVI.Methods CGA-TAVI is an international,observational registry of geriatric patients undergoing TAVI.Patients were assessed using the MPI and SPPB.Efficacy of baseline values and any postoperative change for predicting outcome were established using logistic regression.Kaplan-Meier analysis was carried out for each comprehensive geriatric assessment tool,with survival stratified by risk category.Results One year after TAVI,14.1%of patients deceased,while 17.4%met the combined endpoint of death and/or non-fatal stroke,and 37.7%the combined endpoint of death and/or hospitalisation and/or non-fatal stroke.A high-risk MPI score was associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality(aOR=36.13,95%CI:2.77–470.78,P=0.006)and death and/or non-fatal stroke(aOR=10.10,95%CI:1.48–68.75,P=0.018).No significant associations were found between a high-risk SPPB score and mortality or two main combined endpoints.In contrast to a worsening SPPB,an aggravating MPI score at three months post-TAVI was associated with an increased risk of death and/or non-fatal stoke at one year(aOR=95.16,95%CI:3.41–2657.01).Conclusions The MPI showed value for predicting the likelihood of death and a combination of death and/or non-fatal stroke by one year after TAVI in elderly patients.
文摘Gait is a key function of human movement which plays an important role in motion analysis. Both in the clinical field and in rehabilitation, gait analysis is useful to evaluate the parameters that are modified following the administration of a protocol of adapted physical activity （APA）. Gait parameters could be measured using traditional rating scales, such as the Short Physical Performance Battery （SPPB） and technologies as a support to provide an assessment of gait quality. The aim of this study is to increase the objectivity of gait data obtained before and after a targeted APA program for a group of elderly people by integrating the traditional SPPB rating scale with the G Walk digital system. The former is an assessment tool to evaluate the functioning of lower extremity, in terms of chair stand, walk, and standing balance; whereas the latter can objectively evaluate the parameters of the gait. The sample was composed of I 1 adults aged between 67 and 94 years. The participants were chosen on the basis of a number of tests carried out to analyze their levels of autonomy, intellectual capacities and motor functioning. It has planned a six months APA protocol： before and after it, SPPB and G-Walk were administered. The results showed that space-time characteristics generally improve after APA intervention; therefore, the use of technology is a useful support for the evaluation scales.
文摘2018 government work report indicates that'We should strengthen fundamental role of consumption in economic development,as well as promote consumption upgrading and develop new business models of consumer sector.We will extend preferential policies on NEV vehicle purchase tax for another three years'.
