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{"title":"Toward high stability of O3-type NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode material with zirconium substitution for advanced sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Chunyu Jiang,&nbsp;Yingshuai Wang,&nbsp;Yuhang Xin,&nbsp;Xiangyu Ding,&nbsp;Shengkai Liu,&nbsp;Yanfei Pang,&nbsp;Baorui Chen,&nbsp;Yusong Wang,&nbsp;Lei Liu,&nbsp;Feng Wu,&nbsp;Hongcai Gao","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnl2.115","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We successfully synthesized a series of O3-type NaNi_1/3Fe_1/3Mn_{1/3−<i>x</i>}Zr_<i>x</i>O₂ (<i>x</i> = 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.04) cathode materials by the solid-state reaction method. Energy dispersion spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results confirmed the successful incorporation of Zr elements into the lattice to substitute Mn. Due to the introduction of Zr⁴⁺, the crystal structure modulation of O3-NaNi_1/3Fe_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ has been realized. By increasing the Zr⁴⁺ content, the width of the sodium diffusion layer expands, thereby facilitating the diffusion of sodium ions. Consequently, the material exhibits a remarkable enhancement in high-rate capability. At the same time, increasing the Zr⁴⁺ content results in a notable decrease in both the average bond length of TM−O and the thickness of the TMO₆ octahedron in the transition metal layer, resulting in a significant improvement in the cycling performance and structural stability of the cathode material. Additionally, the in-situ XRD results demonstrate that the optimized cathode composition of O3-NaNi_1/3Fe_1/3Mn_1/3–0.02Zr_0.02O₂ (NFMZ2) undergoes a reversible phase transition of O3 → O3 + P3 → P3 → O3 + P3 → O3 during the charge–discharge process.</p>","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.115","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140331173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inside Front Cover Image: Carbon Neutralization, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2024","authors":"Yingying Zhao,&nbsp;Jinhang Li,&nbsp;Yujie Tan,&nbsp;Chunling Zhu,&nbsp;Yujin Chen","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnl2.112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Inside front cover image:</b> Efficient solar energy utilization technologies are expected to promote the development of a carbon-neutral and renewable energy society. In this regards, newly developed photoelectrochemical energy storage devices (PESs) are proposed to convert solar energy into electrochemical energy, directly. In article number cln2.100, Zhao, Zhu and Chen introduce the recent advances in PESs and their corresponding relative merits. The PESs utilizing dual-functional PAMs, including design principles, classifications, and reaction mechanisms, are specifically discussed, and their applications in photo/photoassisted rechargeable devices with gas, liquid, and solid cathodes are summarized. Finally, some perspectives are provided for further developing excellent performances of PESs.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.112","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139655277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Front Cover: Carbon Neutralization, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2024","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnl2.111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Front cover image:</b> The cover places the electrochemical reactions of rechargeable aluminum batteries in the backdrop of an interstellar battlefield. The planet in the upper left corner represents the graphite cathode. The spacecraft and electromagnetic waves surrounding the planet symbolize the dynamic transfer of energy under the influence of the electric field. Among them, the yellow AlCl₄- ions, like missiles in a war, attack the metal aluminum in the lower right corner, representing the potential corrosion threat. Between these two, the blue sphere represents the artificial interface layer, symbolizing the technological barrier that disperses corrosive ions evenly, signifying the improvement of material durability through uniform corrosion distribution. This design successfully extends the cycle life of aluminum anodes and enhances the performance of rechargeable aluminum batteries, sparking anticipation for future developments in science and technology.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.111","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139655276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Back Cover Image: Carbon Neutralization, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2024","authors":"Yidan Mu,&nbsp;Rongpeng Ma,&nbsp;Shoufeng Xue,&nbsp;Huaifang Shang,&nbsp;Wenbo Lu,&nbsp;Lifang Jiao","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnl2.113","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Back cover image:</b> The review provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges encountered in enhancing the activity, stability, and durability of transition metal heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogen/oxygen evolution reaction (HER/OER). In article number cln2.105, they also summarizes the synthesis of electrocatalysts for the HER/OER through various strategies such as hydrogen spillover, element doping, heterostructure construction, monatomic construction, LDH structure modification, high entropy alloy, and other approaches.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.113","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139655278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Challenges and protective strategies on zinc anode toward practical aqueous zinc-ion batteries","authors":"Malek Al-Abbasi,&nbsp;Yanrui Zhao,&nbsp;Honggang He,&nbsp;Hui Liu,&nbsp;Huarong Xia,&nbsp;Tianxue Zhu,&nbsp;Kexuan Wang,&nbsp;Zhu Xu,&nbsp;Huibo Wang,&nbsp;Wei Zhang,&nbsp;Yuekun Lai,&nbsp;Mingzheng Ge","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cnl2.109","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Over the past decades, there has been a growing interest in rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) as a viable substitute for lithium-ion batteries. This is primarily due to their low cost, lower redox potential, and high safety. Nevertheless, the progress of Zn metal anodes has been impeded by various challenges, including the growth of dendrites, corrosion, and hydrogen evolution reaction during repeated cycles that result in low Coulombic efficiency and a short lifetime. Therefore, we represent recent advances in Zn metal anode protection for constructing high-performance AZIBs. Besides, we show in-depth analyses and supposed hypotheses on the working mechanism of these issues associated with mildly acidic aqueous electrolytes. Meanwhile, design principles and feasible strategies are proposed to suppress dendrites' formation of Zn batteries, including electrode design, electrolyte modification, and interface regulation, which are suitable for restraining corrosion and hydrogen evolution reaction. Finally, the current challenges and future trends are raised to pave the way for the commercialization of AZIBs. These design principles and potential strategies are applicable in other metal-ion batteries, such as Li and K metal batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.109","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139655271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent advances in novel materials for photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction","authors":"Shanyue Lu,&nbsp;Shengwei Zhang,&nbsp;Qi Liu,&nbsp;Wen Wang,&nbsp;Ning Hao,&nbsp;Yajun Wang,&nbsp;Zhou Li,&nbsp;Dan Luo","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.107","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.107","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The conversion of CO₂ into chemical fuels, which can be stored and utilized through photocatalysis, represents an effective, environmentally friendly, and sustainable means to address both environmental concerns and energy shortages. CO₂, as a stable oxidation product, poses challenges for reduction through light energy alone, necessitating the use of catalysts. Thus, a crucial aspect of CO₂ photocatalytic reduction technology lies in the development of effective photocatalysts. Based on the basic principle of PCRR (photocatalytic CO₂ reduction reaction), the review provides a detailed introduction to the core issues in PCRR process, including the relationship between band gap and catalyst reduction performance, effective utilization of photogenerated carriers, product selectivity, and methods for product analysis. Then, the recent research progresses of various photocatalysts are reviewed in the form of research examples combined with the above basic principles. Finally, this review summarizes and provides insights into the effective techniques for enhancing the photocatalytic activity of CO₂, while also offering future prospects in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.107","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139606862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring corrosion protection for mild steel in HCl solution: An experimental and theoretical analysis of an antipyrine derivative as an anticorrosion agent","authors":"Hakim S. Aljibori,&nbsp;Ahmed Alamiery,&nbsp;Tayser S. Gaaz,&nbsp;Waleed K. Al-Azzawi","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.108","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.108","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The corrosion of mild steel in HCl solution remains a critical issue in various industrial applications. In the quest for effective corrosion inhibitors, 4-(2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxybenzylideneamino) antipyrine (HMBA) has emerged as a promising candidate. This study investigates the inhibitory properties of HMBA on mild steel corrosion in HCl solution through weight loss measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) techniques. The experiments spanned over various time periods, including 1, 5, 10, 24, and 48 h. The results reveal that HMBA exhibits exceptional inhibition efficiency (IE), with an impressive 94.7% inhibition rate. This outstanding performance underscores its potential as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in aggressive HCl environments. To elucidate the adsorption behavior of HMBA on the mild steel surface, Langmuir isotherm modeling was employed, demonstrating a strong correlation between the experimental data and the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. Furthermore, the study employs density functional theory (DFT) to gain insight into the mechanism of HMBA inhibition. DFT calculations suggest that both physisorption and chemisorption mechanisms are involved in the interaction between HMBA and the mild steel surface. The calculated Gibbs free energy of adsorption (<math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <mi>Δ</mi>\u0000 \u0000 <msubsup>\u0000 <mi>G</mi>\u0000 \u0000 <mi>ads</mi>\u0000 \u0000 <mi>o</mi>\u0000 </msubsup>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation> $Delta {G}_{mathrm{ads}}^{o}$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math>) is found to be approximately <math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <mo>−</mo>\u0000 \u0000 <mn>33.8</mn>\u0000 \u0000 <mi>kJ</mi>\u0000 \u0000 <mi>mo</mi>\u0000 \u0000 <msup>\u0000 <mi>l</mi>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <mo>−</mo>\u0000 \u0000 <mn>1</mn>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 </msup>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation> $-33.8mathrm{kJ}mathrm{mo}{text{l}}^{-1}$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math>, indicating a spontaneous and energetically favorable adsorption process. In conclusion, HMBA emerges as a highly effective corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in HCl solution, offering impressive IE over various time intervals. The combination of experimental techniques, such as WL, EIS, and PDP, along with computational insights from DFT calculations, provides an understanding of the inhibitory properties of HMBA. These findings hold great promise for the de","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.108","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139607572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding and illustrating the irreversible self-discharge in rechargeable batteries by the Evans Diagram","authors":"Xiangjun Pu,&nbsp;Yingping Zheng,&nbsp;Aiping Qi,&nbsp;Linlong Lyu,&nbsp;Guanqiang Ruan,&nbsp;Yuliang Cao,&nbsp;Zhongxue Chen,&nbsp;Zheng-Long Xu","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.106","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.106","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As an intermediary between chemical and electric energy, rechargeable batteries with high conversion efficiency are indispensable to empower electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems. Self-discharge with adverse effects on energy output and lifespan is a long-existing challenge and intensive endeavors have been devoted to alleviating it. Previous reports mainly focused on examining key factors influencing the rate of self-discharge, however, its origination has rarely been revealed from the viewpoint of fundamental electrochemistry. The Evans Diagram, which is a corrosion polarization diagram based on kinetics (corrosion current density) and thermodynamics (potential), is an informative method for analyzing the corrosion process of metals. In this perspective, after an introduction to electrochemical fundamentals, as well as the identical origination of battery self-discharging and metal corrosion, we first transferred the concept of the Evans Diagram to illustrate the origination and evolution of self-discharge in rechargeable batteries. The corresponding Evans Diagram has been proposed for different key factors, which were eventually used as guidance to exploit thermodynamical and kinetical solutions to alleviate the parasitic reactions induced by self-discharge. This contribution is believed to provide new insights towards understanding and regulating self-discharge problems, and promote the establishment of feasible protocols for battery storage in practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.106","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139384206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent advances and perspective on transition metal heterogeneous catalysts for efficient electrochemical water splitting","authors":"Yidan Mu,&nbsp;Rongpeng Ma,&nbsp;Shoufeng Xue,&nbsp;Huaifang Shang,&nbsp;Wenbo Lu,&nbsp;Lifang Jiao","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.105","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.105","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of advanced technology for producing high-purity and low-cost hydrogen is crucial for the upcoming hydrogen economy. One of the most promising technologies to achieve carbon peak and carbon neutrality is hydrogen production through water electrolysis coupled with renewable energy. However, the efficiency of water electrolysis is limited by the catalyst material employed, thereby the pursuit of highly efficient catalysts is of paramount scientific significance. In this review, we focus on the synthesis of electrocatalysts for the hydrogen/oxygen evolution reaction (HER/OER) through various strategies such as hydrogen spillover, heterostructure construction, element doping, monatomic construction, LDH structure modification, high entropy alloy, and other approaches. The article also provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges encountered in enhancing the activity, stability, and durability of transition metal heterogeneous catalysts for both HER and OER. Moreover, the mechanisms of HER and OER are illustrated. The electrocatalysts prepared by these strategies have exhibited promising results in terms of water splitting performance. However, there are still unresolved issues that need to be addressed, such as improving long-term stability and reducing overall cost. Future prospects include exploring new materials and optimizing the preparation methods to further enhance the electrocatalytic activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.105","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139395845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent progress in device designs and dual-functional photoactive materials for direct solar to electrochemical energy storage","authors":"Yingying Zhao,&nbsp;Jinhang Li,&nbsp;Yujie Tan,&nbsp;Chunling Zhu,&nbsp;Yujin Chen","doi":"10.1002/cnl2.100","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cnl2.100","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Efficient solar energy utilization technologies are expected to promote the development of a carbon-neutral and renewable energy society. Photovoltaic cells (PVs) have played an important role in the harvest and conversion of solar energy. Due to the intermittent instability of solar energy, however, PVs must be connected with energy storage systems (EESs). Newly developed photoelectrochemical energy storage devices (PESs) are proposed to directly convert solar energy into electrochemical energy. Initial PESs focused on the external and internal integration of PVs and EESs. However, the voltage mismatch between PVs and EESs leads to massive energy loss and unsatisfactory overall performances of PESs. PESs using dual-functional photoactive materials (PAMs), which have simplified device configuration, decreased costs, and external energy loss, have recently emerged for realization of solar-to-electrochemical-energy conversion and storage in a single device. The review summarizes the designing concepts, integrated configurations, and overall performances of different types of PESs, particularly PESs utilizing dual-functional PAMs. Based on the classifications, working principles, basic requirements, and design principles, this review discusses various types of PESs cathodes. Finally, some perspectives are provided for further developing excellent performances of PESs.</p>","PeriodicalId":100214,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Neutralization","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cnl2.100","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139004012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}