Present-day Liþstorage materials generally suffer from sluggish low-temperature electrochemical kinetics and poor high-temperature cycling stability.Herein,based on a Ca2þsubstituted Mg_(2)Nb_(34)O_(87) anod...Present-day Liþstorage materials generally suffer from sluggish low-temperature electrochemical kinetics and poor high-temperature cycling stability.Herein,based on a Ca2þsubstituted Mg_(2)Nb_(34)O_(87) anode material,we demonstrate that decreasing the ionic packing factor is a two-fold strategy to enhance the low-temperature electrochemical kinetics and high-temperature cyclic stability.The resulting Mg_(1.5)Ca_(0.5)Nb_(34)O_(87) shows the smallest ionic packing factor among Wadsley–Roth niobate materials.Compared with Mg_(2)Nb_(34)O_(87),Mg1.5Ca0.5Nb_(34)O_(87) delivers a 1.6 times faster Liþdiffusivity at-20℃,leading to 56%larger reversible capacity and 1.5 times higher rate capability.Furthermore,Mg_(1.5)Ca_(0.5)Nb_(34)O_(87) exhibits an 11%smaller maximum unit-cell volume expansion upon lithiation at 60℃,resulting in better cyclic stability;at 10C after 500 cycles,it has a 7.1%higher capacity retention,and its reversible capacity at 10C is 57%larger.Therefore,Mg_(1.5)Ca_(0.5)Nb_(34)O_(87) is an allclimate anode material capable of working at harsh temperatures,even when its particle sizes are in the order of micrometers.展开更多
The yarn architecture of 3-D braided composites products by the four-step 1×1 braiding technique has been studied by means of a control volume method in conjunction with experimental investigation and a numerical...The yarn architecture of 3-D braided composites products by the four-step 1×1 braiding technique has been studied by means of a control volume method in conjunction with experimental investigation and a numerical method, respectively. An ellipse assumption for the cross-section of yarn was proposed in this analysis method with considering the yarn size and yarn-packing factor. Two types of local unit cell structures were identified for 4-step braided composites by considering the nature of the braiding processes and by observing the sample cross-sections. The relationship between the braiding procedure and the properties for 3-D braided structural shapes was established. This method provides the basis for analyzing stiffness and strength of 3-D braided composites.展开更多
Crystal structure determines electrochemical energy storage characteristics;this is the underlying logic of material design.To date,hundreds of electrode materials have been developed to pursue superior performance.Ho...Crystal structure determines electrochemical energy storage characteristics;this is the underlying logic of material design.To date,hundreds of electrode materials have been developed to pursue superior performance.However,it remains a great challenge to understand the fundamental structure–performance relationship and achieve quantitative crystal structure design for efficient energy storage.In this review,we introduce the concept of crystal packing factor(PF),which can quantify crystal packing density.We then present and classify the typical crystal structures of attractive cathode/anode materials.Comparative PF analyses of different materials,including polymorphs,isomorphs,and others,are performed to clarify the influence of crystal packing density on energy storage performance through electronic and ionic conductivities.Notably,the practical electronic/ionic conductivities of energy storage materials are based on their intrinsic characteristics related to the PF yet are also affected by extrinsic factors.The PF provides a novel avenue for understanding the electrochemical performance of pristine materials and may offer guidance on designing better materials.Additional approaches involve size regulation,doping,carbon additives,and other methods.We also propose extended PF concepts to understand charge storage and transport behavior at different scales.Finally,we provide our insights on the major challenges and prospective solutions in this highly exciting field.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51762014)Key Research Project of Natural Science in Universities of Anhui Province (KJ2020A0749)Excellent Young Talents Foundation in Universities of Anhui Province (gxyq2021223).
文摘Present-day Liþstorage materials generally suffer from sluggish low-temperature electrochemical kinetics and poor high-temperature cycling stability.Herein,based on a Ca2þsubstituted Mg_(2)Nb_(34)O_(87) anode material,we demonstrate that decreasing the ionic packing factor is a two-fold strategy to enhance the low-temperature electrochemical kinetics and high-temperature cyclic stability.The resulting Mg_(1.5)Ca_(0.5)Nb_(34)O_(87) shows the smallest ionic packing factor among Wadsley–Roth niobate materials.Compared with Mg_(2)Nb_(34)O_(87),Mg1.5Ca0.5Nb_(34)O_(87) delivers a 1.6 times faster Liþdiffusivity at-20℃,leading to 56%larger reversible capacity and 1.5 times higher rate capability.Furthermore,Mg_(1.5)Ca_(0.5)Nb_(34)O_(87) exhibits an 11%smaller maximum unit-cell volume expansion upon lithiation at 60℃,resulting in better cyclic stability;at 10C after 500 cycles,it has a 7.1%higher capacity retention,and its reversible capacity at 10C is 57%larger.Therefore,Mg_(1.5)Ca_(0.5)Nb_(34)O_(87) is an allclimate anode material capable of working at harsh temperatures,even when its particle sizes are in the order of micrometers.
基金Aeronautical Science Foundation of China ( 99B2 3 0 0 1)
文摘The yarn architecture of 3-D braided composites products by the four-step 1×1 braiding technique has been studied by means of a control volume method in conjunction with experimental investigation and a numerical method, respectively. An ellipse assumption for the cross-section of yarn was proposed in this analysis method with considering the yarn size and yarn-packing factor. Two types of local unit cell structures were identified for 4-step braided composites by considering the nature of the braiding processes and by observing the sample cross-sections. The relationship between the braiding procedure and the properties for 3-D braided structural shapes was established. This method provides the basis for analyzing stiffness and strength of 3-D braided composites.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52202327)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(22ZR1471300)the Key Research Program of Frontier Science,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.QYZDJ-SSW-JSC013 and KGZD-EW-T06).
文摘Crystal structure determines electrochemical energy storage characteristics;this is the underlying logic of material design.To date,hundreds of electrode materials have been developed to pursue superior performance.However,it remains a great challenge to understand the fundamental structure–performance relationship and achieve quantitative crystal structure design for efficient energy storage.In this review,we introduce the concept of crystal packing factor(PF),which can quantify crystal packing density.We then present and classify the typical crystal structures of attractive cathode/anode materials.Comparative PF analyses of different materials,including polymorphs,isomorphs,and others,are performed to clarify the influence of crystal packing density on energy storage performance through electronic and ionic conductivities.Notably,the practical electronic/ionic conductivities of energy storage materials are based on their intrinsic characteristics related to the PF yet are also affected by extrinsic factors.The PF provides a novel avenue for understanding the electrochemical performance of pristine materials and may offer guidance on designing better materials.Additional approaches involve size regulation,doping,carbon additives,and other methods.We also propose extended PF concepts to understand charge storage and transport behavior at different scales.Finally,we provide our insights on the major challenges and prospective solutions in this highly exciting field.
