Sodium-ion batteries with ZnIn_(2)S_(4)(ZIS)anodes promise a high capacity and abundant resources.However,their inherent low conductivity,large volume expansion and sluggish Na+diffusion limit the development of the w...Sodium-ion batteries with ZnIn_(2)S_(4)(ZIS)anodes promise a high capacity and abundant resources.However,their inherent low conductivity,large volume expansion and sluggish Na+diffusion limit the development of the wide-temperature sodium storage.This study pioneers a scalable synthesis of hierarchical hollow structural ZIS/C heterostructure through in situ confined growth of ZIS nanosheets in porous hollow carbon spheres(PHCSs)via a hydrothermal method.This unique structure exhibits abundant heterostructures to facilitate charge transport,rich porous structures to promote electrolyte wettability,efficient space utilization to relieve volume expansion,as well as interconnected carbon networks to ensure framework stability.Consequently,ZIS/C exhibits exceptional cycling stability with 92%capacity retention after 1000 cycles.Notably,ZIS/C demonstrates good wide-temperature performance operating at–50∼90°C,especially,at–30°C with a capacity of 208 mA h g^(−1)at 0.3A g^(−1).The full cell of ZIS/C||Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)exhibits excellent high-rate capability(178 mA h g^(−1)at 6A g^(−1)).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
Since the middle of 1980’s, wide compatibility(WC) rice lines have been screened by ricebreeders in China and applied in hybrid ricebreeding program. Several WC lines such asPecos, T984, Lunhui 422, and 02428 withide...Since the middle of 1980’s, wide compatibility(WC) rice lines have been screened by ricebreeders in China and applied in hybrid ricebreeding program. Several WC lines such asPecos, T984, Lunhui 422, and 02428 withideal agronomic characters were identified. Weincorporated the WC gene into restorer linesby crossing these japonica WC lines with ob-tained indica lines. Some WC restorer lineswith indica-japonica medium type were ob-tained and their application value in intersub-specific hybrid rice breeding were evaluated. 1. Effect of crossing methods on selectionefficiencies of WC restorer lines展开更多
B-containing electrolyte additives are widely used to enhance the cycle performance at low temperature and the rate capability of lithium-ion batteries by constructing an efficient cathode electrolyte interphase(CEI)t...B-containing electrolyte additives are widely used to enhance the cycle performance at low temperature and the rate capability of lithium-ion batteries by constructing an efficient cathode electrolyte interphase(CEI)to facilitate the rapid Li+migration.Nevertheless,its wide-temperature application has been limited by the instability of B-derived CEI layer at high temperature.Herein,dual electrolyte additives,consisting of lithium tetraborate(Li_(2)TB)and 2,4-difluorobiphenyl(FBP),are proposed to boost the widetemperature performances of LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_(2)(NCM)cathode.Theoretical calculation and electrochemical performances analyses indicate that Li_(2)TB and FBP undergo successive decomposition to form a unique dual-layer CEI.FBP acts as a synergistic filming additive to Li_(2)TB,enhancing the hightemperature performance of NCM cathode while preserving the excellent low-temperature cycle stability and the superior rate capability conferred by Li_(2)TB additive.Therefore,the capacity retention of NCM‖Li cells using optimal FBP-Li_(2)TB dual electrolyte additives increases to 100%after 200 cycles at-10℃,99%after 200 cycles at 25℃,and 83%after 100 cycles at 55℃,respectively,much superior to that of base electrolyte(63%/69%/45%).More surprisingly,galvanostatic c ha rge/discharge experiments at different temperatures reveal that NCM‖Li cells using FBP-Li_(2)TB additives can operate at temperatures ranging from-40℃to 60℃.This synergistic interphase modification utilizing dual electrolyte additives to construct a unique dual-layer CEI adaptive to a wide temperature range,provides valuable insights to the practical applications of NCM cathodes for all-climate batteries.展开更多
Triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)can realize a variety of mechanical energy collections in the environment,which has great potential in the field of wearable energy.However,many TENGs could rarely be satisfactory to w...Triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)can realize a variety of mechanical energy collections in the environment,which has great potential in the field of wearable energy.However,many TENGs could rarely be satisfactory to wearable electronics promotion because of their expensive raw materials and complex manufacturing processes.In this study,a type of porous structure carbon powder/manganese dioxide(C/MnO_(2))nanocomposite is introduced.The material adopts low-cost,high-yield carbon powder,can be prepared in one step through a simple,economical,and environmentally friendly hydrothermal preparation process,and has high economic practicality.Superior power generation performance was obtained by modulating the charge trapping ability and storage capacity of polydimethylsiloxane@C/MnO_(2)(PDMS@C/MnO_(2))film based on variations in the weight-loading of C/MnO_(2).The maximum output voltage of carbon powder/manganese dioxide TENG(CM-TENG)is 63 V,which is 2.1 times that of PDMS-TENG and 1.86 times that of carbon powder TENG(C-TENG)and can easily light up 53 LEDs.Furthermore,CM-TENG can convert biological motion energy into electrical signals to detect human hand movements.The CM-TENG self-powered system can successfully drive various microelectronic devices,such as electronic watches,liquid crystal displays(LCDs),and calculators.This study provides a reliable,low-cost,high-performance,and widely applicable electronic system that shows great potential in future fields such as wearable devices and micro-sensing systems.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23B2075)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR202111290333)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M730640,2024M750490).
文摘Sodium-ion batteries with ZnIn_(2)S_(4)(ZIS)anodes promise a high capacity and abundant resources.However,their inherent low conductivity,large volume expansion and sluggish Na+diffusion limit the development of the wide-temperature sodium storage.This study pioneers a scalable synthesis of hierarchical hollow structural ZIS/C heterostructure through in situ confined growth of ZIS nanosheets in porous hollow carbon spheres(PHCSs)via a hydrothermal method.This unique structure exhibits abundant heterostructures to facilitate charge transport,rich porous structures to promote electrolyte wettability,efficient space utilization to relieve volume expansion,as well as interconnected carbon networks to ensure framework stability.Consequently,ZIS/C exhibits exceptional cycling stability with 92%capacity retention after 1000 cycles.Notably,ZIS/C demonstrates good wide-temperature performance operating at–50∼90°C,especially,at–30°C with a capacity of 208 mA h g^(−1)at 0.3A g^(−1).The full cell of ZIS/C||Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)exhibits excellent high-rate capability(178 mA h g^(−1)at 6A g^(−1)).
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.
文摘Since the middle of 1980’s, wide compatibility(WC) rice lines have been screened by ricebreeders in China and applied in hybrid ricebreeding program. Several WC lines such asPecos, T984, Lunhui 422, and 02428 withideal agronomic characters were identified. Weincorporated the WC gene into restorer linesby crossing these japonica WC lines with ob-tained indica lines. Some WC restorer lineswith indica-japonica medium type were ob-tained and their application value in intersub-specific hybrid rice breeding were evaluated. 1. Effect of crossing methods on selectionefficiencies of WC restorer lines
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21972049)。
文摘B-containing electrolyte additives are widely used to enhance the cycle performance at low temperature and the rate capability of lithium-ion batteries by constructing an efficient cathode electrolyte interphase(CEI)to facilitate the rapid Li+migration.Nevertheless,its wide-temperature application has been limited by the instability of B-derived CEI layer at high temperature.Herein,dual electrolyte additives,consisting of lithium tetraborate(Li_(2)TB)and 2,4-difluorobiphenyl(FBP),are proposed to boost the widetemperature performances of LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_(2)(NCM)cathode.Theoretical calculation and electrochemical performances analyses indicate that Li_(2)TB and FBP undergo successive decomposition to form a unique dual-layer CEI.FBP acts as a synergistic filming additive to Li_(2)TB,enhancing the hightemperature performance of NCM cathode while preserving the excellent low-temperature cycle stability and the superior rate capability conferred by Li_(2)TB additive.Therefore,the capacity retention of NCM‖Li cells using optimal FBP-Li_(2)TB dual electrolyte additives increases to 100%after 200 cycles at-10℃,99%after 200 cycles at 25℃,and 83%after 100 cycles at 55℃,respectively,much superior to that of base electrolyte(63%/69%/45%).More surprisingly,galvanostatic c ha rge/discharge experiments at different temperatures reveal that NCM‖Li cells using FBP-Li_(2)TB additives can operate at temperatures ranging from-40℃to 60℃.This synergistic interphase modification utilizing dual electrolyte additives to construct a unique dual-layer CEI adaptive to a wide temperature range,provides valuable insights to the practical applications of NCM cathodes for all-climate batteries.
基金the Major Projects of Science and Technology in Tianjin(No.18ZXJMTG00020).
文摘Triboelectric nanogenerator(TENG)can realize a variety of mechanical energy collections in the environment,which has great potential in the field of wearable energy.However,many TENGs could rarely be satisfactory to wearable electronics promotion because of their expensive raw materials and complex manufacturing processes.In this study,a type of porous structure carbon powder/manganese dioxide(C/MnO_(2))nanocomposite is introduced.The material adopts low-cost,high-yield carbon powder,can be prepared in one step through a simple,economical,and environmentally friendly hydrothermal preparation process,and has high economic practicality.Superior power generation performance was obtained by modulating the charge trapping ability and storage capacity of polydimethylsiloxane@C/MnO_(2)(PDMS@C/MnO_(2))film based on variations in the weight-loading of C/MnO_(2).The maximum output voltage of carbon powder/manganese dioxide TENG(CM-TENG)is 63 V,which is 2.1 times that of PDMS-TENG and 1.86 times that of carbon powder TENG(C-TENG)and can easily light up 53 LEDs.Furthermore,CM-TENG can convert biological motion energy into electrical signals to detect human hand movements.The CM-TENG self-powered system can successfully drive various microelectronic devices,such as electronic watches,liquid crystal displays(LCDs),and calculators.This study provides a reliable,low-cost,high-performance,and widely applicable electronic system that shows great potential in future fields such as wearable devices and micro-sensing systems.
