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Advanced Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage: Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Sulfur, Lithium-Air and Sodium Batteries

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2022) | Viewed by 15643

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Prof. Dr. Christian M. Julien

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Interests: energy storage; solid-state ionics; lithium batteries; thin films
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Dear Colleagues,

Nowadays rechargeable batteries are one type of the most important and efficient energy storage devices. High-performance battery technology is considered as key enabling factor for deep decarbonization via large-scale application in electric vehicles and stationary storage. Materials (e.g., cathode and anode active materials, electrolyte, separators) are essential and performance-determining components for rechargeable batteries, such as lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, lithium-air and sodium-ion batteries.

In these batteries, not only cathode and anode materials but also other components such as electrolyte, additive, and separators play crucial roles in determining the energy density, life-time, power capability, safety and cost. Special attentions have been devoted to the design and synthesis of materials to achieve a stable electrochemical performance by introducing the various functions, which are derived from their special morphology and architecture, proper particle dimension, surface engineering, bulk doping and composite formation and so forth. Therefore, the extensive study on the battery materials is playing an increasingly important role in producing advanced rechargeable batteries for the sustainable development of the future.

This special issue on “Advanced Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage: Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Sulfur, Lithium-Air and Sodium Batteries” seeks high-quality works focusing on the lastest advances in the development of various materials for rechargeable batteries.

Prof. Dr. Christian Julien
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Keywords

  • rechargeable batteries
  • lithium-ion
  • lithium-sulfur
  • lithium-air
  • sodium-ion
  • cathode
  • anode
  • electrolyte
  • additive
  • separator

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3 pages, 191 KiB  
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Advanced Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage: Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Sulfur, Lithium-Air and Sodium Batteries
by Christian M. Julien
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(3), 3026; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24033026 - 03 Feb 2023
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The intention behind this Special Issue was to assemble high-quality works focusing on the latest advances in the development of various materials for rechargeable batteries, as well as to highlight the science and technology of devices that today are one of the most [...] Read more.
The intention behind this Special Issue was to assemble high-quality works focusing on the latest advances in the development of various materials for rechargeable batteries, as well as to highlight the science and technology of devices that today are one of the most important and efficient types of energy storage, namely, lithium-ion, lithium–sulfur, lithium–air and sodium-ion batteries [...] Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage: Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Sulfur, Lithium-Air and Sodium Batteries)

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Effect of Cationic (Na+) and Anionic (F−) Co-Doping on the Structural and Electrochemical Properties of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Hua Wang, Ahmed M. Hashem, Ashraf E. Abdel-Ghany, Somia M. Abbas, Rasha S. El-Tawil, Tianyi Li, Xintong Li, Hazim El-Mounayri, Andres Tovar, Likun Zhu, Alain Mauger and Christian M. Julien
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(12), 6755; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23126755 - 17 Jun 2022
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Elemental doping for substituting lithium or oxygen sites has become a simple and effective technique to improve the electrochemical performance of layered cathode materials. Compared with single-element doping, this work presents an unprecedented contribution to the study of the effect of Na+ [...] Read more.
Elemental doping for substituting lithium or oxygen sites has become a simple and effective technique to improve the electrochemical performance of layered cathode materials. Compared with single-element doping, this work presents an unprecedented contribution to the study of the effect of Na+/F− co-doping on the structure and electrochemical performance of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2. The co-doped Li1-zNazNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2-zFz (z = 0.025) and pristine LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 materials were synthesized via the sol–gel method using EDTA as a chelating agent. Structural analyses, carried out by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, revealed that the Na+ and F− dopants were successfully incorporated into the Li and O sites, respectively. The co-doping resulted in larger Li-slab spacing, a lower degree of cation mixing, and the stabilization of the surface structure, which substantially enhanced the cycling stability and rate capability of the cathode material. The Na/F co-doped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 electrode delivered an initial specific capacity of 142 mAh g−1 at a 1C rate (178 mAh g−1 at 0.1C), and it maintained 50% of its initial capacity after 1000 charge–discharge cycles at a 1C rate. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage: Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Sulfur, Lithium-Air and Sodium Batteries)
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A Self-Standing Binder-Free Biomimetic Cathode Based on LMO/CNT Enhanced with Graphene and PANI for Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries
by Constantin Bubulinca, Irina Sapurina, Natalia E. Kazantseva, Viera Pechancova and Petr Saha
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(3), 1457; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23031457 - 27 Jan 2022
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The electrochemical parameters of a novel binder-free self-standing biomimetic cathode based on lithium manganese oxide (LMO) and carbon nanotubes (CNT) for rechargeable Lithium-ion aqueous batteries (ReLIAB) are improved using polyaniline (PANI) core-shell in situ polymerization and graphene (Gr). The fabricated cathode material exhibits [...] Read more.
The electrochemical parameters of a novel binder-free self-standing biomimetic cathode based on lithium manganese oxide (LMO) and carbon nanotubes (CNT) for rechargeable Lithium-ion aqueous batteries (ReLIAB) are improved using polyaniline (PANI) core-shell in situ polymerization and graphene (Gr). The fabricated cathode material exhibits the so-called “tectonic plate island bridge” biomimetic structure. This constitution is created by combining three components as shown by a SEM and a TEM analysis: the Gr substrates support an entangled matrix of conductive CNT which connect island of non-conductive inorganic material composed of LMO. The typical spinel structure of the LMO remains unchanged after modifying the basic structure with Gr and PANI due to a simplified hydrothermal method used for synthesis. The Gr and PANI core-shell coating improves the electric conductivity from 0.0025 S/cm up to 1 S/cm. The electrochemical performances of the LMO/CNT-Gr/PANI composite electrode are optimized up to 136 mA h g−1 compared to 111 mA h g−1 of the LMO/CNT. Besides that, the new electrode shows good cycling stability after 200 galvanostatic charging/discharging cycles, making this structure a future candidate for cathode materials for ReLIAB. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage: Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Sulfur, Lithium-Air and Sodium Batteries)
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Green and Highly-Efficient Microwave Synthesis Route for Sulfur/Carbon Composite for Li-S Battery
by Chun-Han Hsu, Cheng-Han Chung, Tzu-Hsien Hsieh and Hong-Ping Lin
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(1), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23010039 - 21 Dec 2021
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Multiporous carbons (MPCs) are prepared using ZnO as a hard template and biomass pyrolysis oil as the carbon source. It is shown that the surface area, pore volume, and mesopore/micropore ratio of the as-prepared MPCs can be easily controlled by adjusting the ZnO/oil [...] Read more.
Multiporous carbons (MPCs) are prepared using ZnO as a hard template and biomass pyrolysis oil as the carbon source. It is shown that the surface area, pore volume, and mesopore/micropore ratio of the as-prepared MPCs can be easily controlled by adjusting the ZnO/oil ratio. Sulfur/MPC (S/MPC) composite is prepared by blending sulfur powder with the as-prepared MPCs followed by microwave heating at three different powers (100 W/200 W/300 W) for 60 s. The unique micro/mesostructure characteristics of the resulting porous carbons not only endow the S/MPC composite with sufficient available space for sulfur storage, but also provide favorable and efficient channels for Li-ions/electrons transportation. When applied as the electrode material in a lithium-ion battery (LIB), the S/MPC composite shows a reversible capacity (about 500 mAh g−1) and a high columbic efficiency (>95%) after 70 cycles. Overall, the method proposed in this study provides a simple and green approach for the rapid production of MPCs and S/MPC composite for high-performance LIBs. Full article
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Electrochemical Performance of Na3V2(PO4)2F3 Electrode Material in a Symmetric Cell
by Jeffin James Abraham, Buzaina Moossa, Hanan Abdurehman Tariq, Ramazan Kahraman, Siham Al-Qaradawi and R. A. Shakoor
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(21), 12045; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222112045 - 07 Nov 2021
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A NASICON-based Na3V2(PO4)2F3 (NVPF) cathode material is reported herein as a potential symmetric cell electrode material. The symmetric cell was active from 0 to 3.5 V and showed a capacity of 85 mAh/g at [...] Read more.
A NASICON-based Na3V2(PO4)2F3 (NVPF) cathode material is reported herein as a potential symmetric cell electrode material. The symmetric cell was active from 0 to 3.5 V and showed a capacity of 85 mAh/g at 0.1 C. With cycling, the NVPF symmetric cell showed a very long and stable cycle life, having a capacity retention of 61% after 1000 cycles at 1 C. The diffusion coefficient calculated from cyclic voltammetry (CV) and the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique (GITT) was found to be ~10−9–10−11, suggesting a smooth diffusion of Na+ in the NVPF symmetric cell. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) carried out during cycling showed increases in bulk resistance, solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) resistance, and charge transfer resistance with the number of cycles, explaining the origin of capacity fade in the NVPF symmetric cell. Finally, the postmortem analysis of the symmetric cell after 1000 cycles at a 1 C rate indicated that the intercalation/de-intercalation of sodium into/from the host structure occurred without any major structural destabilization in both the cathode and anode. However, there was slight distortion in the cathode structure observed, which resulted in capacity loss of the symmetric cell. The promising electrochemical performance of NVPF in the symmetric cell makes it attractive for developing long-life and cost-effective batteries. Full article
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Advanced Nanostructured MXene-Based Materials for High Energy Density Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
by Jingkun Tian, Guangmin Ji, Xue Han, Fei Xing and Qiqian Gao
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(11), 6329; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23116329 - 06 Jun 2022
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Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) are one of the most promising candidates for next-generation high-energy-density energy storage systems, but their commercialization is hindered by the poor cycling stability due to the insulativity of sulfur and the reaction end products, and the migration of lithium polysulfide. [...] Read more.
Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) are one of the most promising candidates for next-generation high-energy-density energy storage systems, but their commercialization is hindered by the poor cycling stability due to the insulativity of sulfur and the reaction end products, and the migration of lithium polysulfide. MXenes are a type of emerging two-dimensional material and have shown excellent electrochemical properties in LSBs due to their high conductivity and large specific surface area. Herein, several synthetic strategies developed for MXenes since their discovery are summarized alongside discussion of the excellent properties of MXenes for LSBs. Recent advances in MXene-based materials as cathodes for LSBs as well as interlayers are also reviewed. Finally, the future development strategy and prospect of MXene-based materials in high-energy-density LSBs are put forward. Full article
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