Two amphiphilic TPE E/Z isomers with aggregation induced emission(AIE)property have been synthesized and characterized.The logarithmic fluorescent intensity of the two molecules was in positive relationship with logar...Two amphiphilic TPE E/Z isomers with aggregation induced emission(AIE)property have been synthesized and characterized.The logarithmic fluorescent intensity of the two molecules was in positive relationship with logarithmic viscosity of liquid.To note,the Z-TPE isomer exhibited more sensitivity in the viscosity of liquid sensing in comparison with the corresponding E-TPE counterpart(around 1.80 folds).Furthermore,two molecules could be used as fluorescent sensors for mechanical properties(viscosity and storage modulus)of hydrogel as well.In addition,two sensors displayed low cytotoxicity in normal tissue cell line(L929)within the concentration range of 2–10μmol/L.These results potentially promised their applications as fluorescent sensors for mechanical properties in the fields of biological and biomedical.展开更多
Binders are of vital importance in stabilizing the cathodes to enhance the cycling stability of lithiumsulfur(Li-S) batteries. However, conventional binders are typically confronted with the drawback of inability for ...Binders are of vital importance in stabilizing the cathodes to enhance the cycling stability of lithiumsulfur(Li-S) batteries. However, conventional binders are typically confronted with the drawback of inability for adsorbing lithium polysulfide(Li PS), thus resulting in severe active material losing and rapid capacity fading. Herein, a novel water-soluble hyperbranched poly(amidoamine)(HPAA) binder with controllable hyperbranched molecular structure and abundant amino end groups for Li-S battery is designed and fabricated, which can improve efficient adsorption for Li PS and stability of the sulfur cathodes. Besides, the strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds in HPAA binder can contribute to the structural stability of S cathode and integration of the conductive paths. Therefore, the Li-S battery with this functional binder exhibits excellent cycle performance with a capacity retention of 91% after 200 cycles at 0.1 C.Even at a high sulfur loading of 5.3 mg cm-2, a specific capacity of 601 mA h g-1 can also be achieved.Density functional theory(DFT) calculation further demonstrates that the enhanced electrochemical stability derives from the high binding energy between amino groups and LiP S and the wide electrochemical window(6.87 e V) of HPAA molecule. Based on the above all, this functional polymer will lighten a new species of binders for eco-friendly sulfur cathodes and significantly promote the practical applications of high-performance Li-S batteries.展开更多
The intensifying challenges posed by climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels have spurred concerted global efforts to develop alternative energy storage solutions.Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have emerged...The intensifying challenges posed by climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels have spurred concerted global efforts to develop alternative energy storage solutions.Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have emerged as promising candidates for large-scale electrochemical energy storage systems because of their intrinsic safety,cost-effectiveness,and environmental sustainability.However,Zn dendrite growth consis-tently poses a remarkable challenge to the performance improvement and commercial viability of AZIBs.The use of three-dimensional porous Zn anodes instead of planar Zn plates has been demonstrated as an effec-tive strategy to regulate the deposition/stripping behavior of Zn2+ions,thereby inhibiting the dendrite growth.Here,the merits of porous Zn anodes were summarized,and a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in the engineering of porous Zn metal anodes was provided,with a particular emphasis on the structural orderliness and critical role of porous structure modulation in enhancing battery performance.Furthermore,strategic insights into the design of porous Zn anodes were presented to facilitate the practical implementation of AZIBs for grid-scale energy storage applications.展开更多
Recently, Prussian blue and its analogues （PBAs） have attracted tremendous attention as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries because of their good cycling performance, low cost, and environmental friendliness....Recently, Prussian blue and its analogues （PBAs） have attracted tremendous attention as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries because of their good cycling performance, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, they still suffer from kinetic problems associated with the solid-state diffusion of sodium ions during charge and discharge processes, which leads to low specific capacity and poor rate performances. In this work, novel sodium iron hexacyanoferrate nanospheres with a hierarchical hollow architecture have been fabricated as cathode material for sodium-ion batteries by a facile template method. Due to the unique hollow sphere morpholog~ sodium iron hexacyanoferrate nanospheres can provide large numbers of active sites and high diffusion dynamics for sodium ions, thus delivering a high specific capacity （142 mAh/g）, a superior rate capabili, and an excellent cycling stability. Furthermore, the sodium insertion/extraction mechanism has been studied by in situ X-ray diffraction, which provides further insight into the crystal structure change of the sodium iron hexacyanoferrate nanosphere cathode material during charge and discharge processes.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21375116,21978251,22073080)Nature Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Nos.BK20190903,BK20190905)+2 种基金A Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions for financial supportThe open funds of the Ministry of Education Key Lab for Avian Preventive Medicine(No.YF202020)the Thousand Talents Plan for Young Professionals of China。
文摘Two amphiphilic TPE E/Z isomers with aggregation induced emission(AIE)property have been synthesized and characterized.The logarithmic fluorescent intensity of the two molecules was in positive relationship with logarithmic viscosity of liquid.To note,the Z-TPE isomer exhibited more sensitivity in the viscosity of liquid sensing in comparison with the corresponding E-TPE counterpart(around 1.80 folds).Furthermore,two molecules could be used as fluorescent sensors for mechanical properties(viscosity and storage modulus)of hydrogel as well.In addition,two sensors displayed low cytotoxicity in normal tissue cell line(L929)within the concentration range of 2–10μmol/L.These results potentially promised their applications as fluorescent sensors for mechanical properties in the fields of biological and biomedical.
基金the Startup Research Fund of Dongguan University of Technology(KCYKYQD2017015)Leading Talents of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Dongguan City D2017(16)the Australian Research Council(ARC)through the ARC Discovery project(DP160104340)。
文摘Binders are of vital importance in stabilizing the cathodes to enhance the cycling stability of lithiumsulfur(Li-S) batteries. However, conventional binders are typically confronted with the drawback of inability for adsorbing lithium polysulfide(Li PS), thus resulting in severe active material losing and rapid capacity fading. Herein, a novel water-soluble hyperbranched poly(amidoamine)(HPAA) binder with controllable hyperbranched molecular structure and abundant amino end groups for Li-S battery is designed and fabricated, which can improve efficient adsorption for Li PS and stability of the sulfur cathodes. Besides, the strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds in HPAA binder can contribute to the structural stability of S cathode and integration of the conductive paths. Therefore, the Li-S battery with this functional binder exhibits excellent cycle performance with a capacity retention of 91% after 200 cycles at 0.1 C.Even at a high sulfur loading of 5.3 mg cm-2, a specific capacity of 601 mA h g-1 can also be achieved.Density functional theory(DFT) calculation further demonstrates that the enhanced electrochemical stability derives from the high binding energy between amino groups and LiP S and the wide electrochemical window(6.87 e V) of HPAA molecule. Based on the above all, this functional polymer will lighten a new species of binders for eco-friendly sulfur cathodes and significantly promote the practical applications of high-performance Li-S batteries.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22309102)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2022M711788)+3 种基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB2404500)Fundamental Research Project of Shenzhen(Grant No.JCYJ20230807111702005)the Australian Research Council through the ARC Discovery Project(Grant No.DP230101579)ACR Linkage Project(Grant No.LP200200926).
文摘The intensifying challenges posed by climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels have spurred concerted global efforts to develop alternative energy storage solutions.Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have emerged as promising candidates for large-scale electrochemical energy storage systems because of their intrinsic safety,cost-effectiveness,and environmental sustainability.However,Zn dendrite growth consis-tently poses a remarkable challenge to the performance improvement and commercial viability of AZIBs.The use of three-dimensional porous Zn anodes instead of planar Zn plates has been demonstrated as an effec-tive strategy to regulate the deposition/stripping behavior of Zn2+ions,thereby inhibiting the dendrite growth.Here,the merits of porous Zn anodes were summarized,and a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in the engineering of porous Zn metal anodes was provided,with a particular emphasis on the structural orderliness and critical role of porous structure modulation in enhancing battery performance.Furthermore,strategic insights into the design of porous Zn anodes were presented to facilitate the practical implementation of AZIBs for grid-scale energy storage applications.
文摘Recently, Prussian blue and its analogues （PBAs） have attracted tremendous attention as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries because of their good cycling performance, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, they still suffer from kinetic problems associated with the solid-state diffusion of sodium ions during charge and discharge processes, which leads to low specific capacity and poor rate performances. In this work, novel sodium iron hexacyanoferrate nanospheres with a hierarchical hollow architecture have been fabricated as cathode material for sodium-ion batteries by a facile template method. Due to the unique hollow sphere morpholog~ sodium iron hexacyanoferrate nanospheres can provide large numbers of active sites and high diffusion dynamics for sodium ions, thus delivering a high specific capacity （142 mAh/g）, a superior rate capabili, and an excellent cycling stability. Furthermore, the sodium insertion/extraction mechanism has been studied by in situ X-ray diffraction, which provides further insight into the crystal structure change of the sodium iron hexacyanoferrate nanosphere cathode material during charge and discharge processes.
基金the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22179063)the support from the Australian Research Council through the ARC Linkage Project (LP200200926)。
