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Advances in regulating the electron spin effect toward electrocatalysis applications 调节电子自旋效应在电催化应用方面的进展
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eScience Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100264
Liu Lin , Peiyuan Su , Yiting Han , Yunming Xu , Qiao Ni , Xinyue Zhang , Peixun Xiong , Zemin Sun , Genban Sun , Xuebo Chen
{"title":"Advances in regulating the electron spin effect toward electrocatalysis applications","authors":"Liu Lin ,&nbsp;Peiyuan Su ,&nbsp;Yiting Han ,&nbsp;Yunming Xu ,&nbsp;Qiao Ni ,&nbsp;Xinyue Zhang ,&nbsp;Peixun Xiong ,&nbsp;Zemin Sun ,&nbsp;Genban Sun ,&nbsp;Xuebo Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100264","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100264","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Building highly reactive electrocatalysts is of great significance for addressing the energy crisis and developing green energy. Electrocatalytic reactions occur at the interface of catalysts, where the physicochemical properties of the catalyst surface play a dominant role. In particular, the electron spin behavior on the catalyst surface has a decisive impact on the catalytic reaction process. This review initially introduces the definition of electron spin and methods for spin manipulation. Furthermore, we summarize the advanced characterization methods of electron spin. Then, we review the latest research advancements on the spin effect in the oxygen reduction reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, carbon dioxide reduction reaction, and nitrogen reduction reaction. The catalytic mechanisms of spin manipulation in these four reactions are thoroughly discussed. Finally, we propose key directions for the future development of spin effects in the field of electrocatalysis. This review contributes to a deeper understanding of the micromechanisms in electrocatalytic reactions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100264"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140270528","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}
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Electrochemical conversion of small organic molecules to value-added chemicals and hydrogen/electricity without CO2 emission: Electrocatalysts, devices and mechanisms 电化学将小分子有机物转化为高附加值化学品和氢气/电力而不排放二氧化碳:电催化剂、装置和机制
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eScience Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100267
Jianwen Liu , Guodong Fu , Yuanfeng Liao , Wangji Zhang , Xiuan Xi , Fengzhan Si , Lei Wang , Jiujun Zhang , Xian-Zhu Fu , Jing-Li Luo
{"title":"Electrochemical conversion of small organic molecules to value-added chemicals and hydrogen/electricity without CO2 emission: Electrocatalysts, devices and mechanisms","authors":"Jianwen Liu ,&nbsp;Guodong Fu ,&nbsp;Yuanfeng Liao ,&nbsp;Wangji Zhang ,&nbsp;Xiuan Xi ,&nbsp;Fengzhan Si ,&nbsp;Lei Wang ,&nbsp;Jiujun Zhang ,&nbsp;Xian-Zhu Fu ,&nbsp;Jing-Li Luo","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100267","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100267","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The electrochemical conversion of small organic molecules to value-added chemicals and hydrogen/electricity without CO<sub>2</sub> emissions integrates efficient energy conversions (hydrogen energy or electricity) and value-added chemical productions in one reaction system, which is essentially competitive in the carbon-neutral era. However, the activity, stability, and cost-effectiveness of electrocatalysts, as well as the safety, durability, and scalability of devices, are still challenging for their industrial applications. In addition, a lack of knowledge about relevant and detailed mechanisms restricts the further development of electrocatalysts and devices. A timely review of the electrocatalysts, devices, and mechanisms is essential to shed lights on the correct direction towards further development. In this review, the advances in the design of electrocatalysts, fabrication of devices, and understanding of reaction mechanisms are comprehensively summarized and analyzed. The major challenges are also discussed as well as the potential approaches to overcoming them. The insights for further development are provided to offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to cogeneration of energy and chemicals production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100267"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140400771","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}
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Cryogenic and in situ characterization techniques for electrode interphase analysis
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eScience Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100291
Shuang Xiang , Lin Zhu , Liang Fu , Miaomiao Wang , Xianbi Zhang , Yougen Tang , Dan Sun , Haiyan Wang
{"title":"Cryogenic and in situ characterization techniques for electrode interphase analysis","authors":"Shuang Xiang ,&nbsp;Lin Zhu ,&nbsp;Liang Fu ,&nbsp;Miaomiao Wang ,&nbsp;Xianbi Zhang ,&nbsp;Yougen Tang ,&nbsp;Dan Sun ,&nbsp;Haiyan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100291","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100291","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>There is an urgent need to develop innovative electrochemical energy storage devices that can offer high energy density, long lifespan, excellent rate capability, and improved security. For the electrochemical system, the electrode interphase, namely the cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) play crucial roles in the operating mechanism, kinetics, and overall performance of the battery. However, the in-depth investigation of the unstable and complex electrode interphase is limited by the unavoidable air and moisture contact during the material transfer process and probable high-energy radiation damage in the characterization procedure. Recently, cryogenic techniques and <em>in situ</em> techniques have been developed and applied in the electrode interphase research to settle the radiation damage and air erosion, respectively. However, there has not been a special review that summarizes the relevant methods, so a systematic review is very important to accelerate the development. In this review, we summarize these two state-of-the-art methods, including their working principle, characterization process, advantages, and applications in electrode interphase analysis. And the integrative techniques, which are considered as the future development perspectives, are also discussed. This review can provide important directions for next-generation characterization techniques and strategies to effectively analyze the electrode interphase for advanced batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100291"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144267","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}
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Hole-selective-molecule doping improves the layer thickness tolerance of PEDOT:PSS for efficient organic solar cells
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eScience Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100305
Bin Zhao , Xiaozhen Huang , Sein Chung , Min Zhang , Yufei Zhong , Anhai Liang , Zhenmin Zhao , Chaofeng Zhu , Jingjing Zhao , Seunghyun Kim , Jimin Kim , Ming Wang , Shilin Chen , Kilwon Cho , Yang Wang , Zhipeng Kan
{"title":"Hole-selective-molecule doping improves the layer thickness tolerance of PEDOT:PSS for efficient organic solar cells","authors":"Bin Zhao ,&nbsp;Xiaozhen Huang ,&nbsp;Sein Chung ,&nbsp;Min Zhang ,&nbsp;Yufei Zhong ,&nbsp;Anhai Liang ,&nbsp;Zhenmin Zhao ,&nbsp;Chaofeng Zhu ,&nbsp;Jingjing Zhao ,&nbsp;Seunghyun Kim ,&nbsp;Jimin Kim ,&nbsp;Ming Wang ,&nbsp;Shilin Chen ,&nbsp;Kilwon Cho ,&nbsp;Yang Wang ,&nbsp;Zhipeng Kan","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100305","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100305","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>When used in organic solar cells, poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly (styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) aligns interfacial energy levels, promotes hole extraction, blocks electrons, and optimizes the active layer’s morphology. However, with an optimal thickness of approximately 30–40 ​nm, PEDOT:PSS has insufficient layer thickness tolerance, owing to its low conductivity and hole extraction property. Herein, a hole-selective-molecule doping strategy is proposed to enhance the properties of PEDOT:PSS by introducing MPA2FPh-BT-BA (abbreviated as 2F) into its layer. 2F assembles at the anode to form interfacial dipoles due to its unique donor–acceptor–anchor molecular configuration, altering the anode work function and hole-selective extraction. Additionally, 2F improves the aggregation properties of PEDOT:PSS by forming hydrogen bonds with the PSS group, enhancing the conductivity characteristics. These changes in the PEDOT:PSS layer further influence the overlaying morphology, leading to increased crystalline features of PM6 and the bulk heterojunction of PM6:Y6. When a 2F-PEDOT:PSS (2FPP) layer is used, power conversion efficiencies of 18.3%, 19.2%, and 19.1% are achieved in PM6:Y6, PM6:BTP-eC9, and PM6:L8-BO devices, respectively, outperforming counterparts with PEDOT:PSS. Specifically, the performance of PM6:Y6 devices with a 2FPP layer of 170 ​nm remains at &gt; 15%, providing valuable guidance for designing a thickness-insensitive hole transport layer for high-efficiency organic solar cells.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100305"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143145138","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}
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Precision engineering of high-performance Ni-rich layered cathodes with radially aligned microstructure through architectural regulation of precursors 通过对前驱体的结构调整,精确制造具有径向排列微结构的高性能富镍层状阴极
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eScience Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100276
Xin Zhou , FeiFei Hong , Shuo Wang , Tian Zhao , Jiali Peng , Bin Zhang , Weifeng Fan , Wangyan Xing , Meihua Zuo , Ping Zhang , Yuhuan Zhou , Genpin Lv , Yanjun Zhong , Weibo Hua , Wei Xiang
{"title":"Precision engineering of high-performance Ni-rich layered cathodes with radially aligned microstructure through architectural regulation of precursors","authors":"Xin Zhou ,&nbsp;FeiFei Hong ,&nbsp;Shuo Wang ,&nbsp;Tian Zhao ,&nbsp;Jiali Peng ,&nbsp;Bin Zhang ,&nbsp;Weifeng Fan ,&nbsp;Wangyan Xing ,&nbsp;Meihua Zuo ,&nbsp;Ping Zhang ,&nbsp;Yuhuan Zhou ,&nbsp;Genpin Lv ,&nbsp;Yanjun Zhong ,&nbsp;Weibo Hua ,&nbsp;Wei Xiang","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100276","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100276","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microstructure engineering serves as a potent approach to counteract the mechanical deterioration of Ni-rich layered cathodes, stemming from anisotropic strain during Li<sup>+</sup> (de)intercalation. However, a pressing challenge persists in devising a direct method for fabricating radially aligned cathodes utilizing oriented hydroxide precursors. In this study, we synthesized LiNi<sub>0.92</sub>Co<sub>0.04</sub>Mn<sub>0.04</sub>O<sub>2</sub> oxides boasting superior radially aligned, size-refined primary particles through a combination of strategic precipitation regulation and lithiation tuning. Elongated primary particles, achieved by stepwise control of ammonia concentration and pH during particle growth, facilitate the formation of radially aligned hydroxide precursor particles. Leveraging the size-refined and radially aligned primary particles, our prepared LiNi<sub>0.92</sub>Co<sub>0.04</sub>Mn<sub>0.04</sub>O<sub>2</sub> cathode exhibits a high discharge capacity of 229 ​mAh ​g<sup>−1</sup> ​at 0.05 C, alongside excellent cycle stability, retaining 93.3% capacity after 200 cycles at 0.5 C (30 ​°C) in a half cell, and 86.4% capacity after 1000 cycles at 1 C (30 ​°C) in a full cell. Revisiting the regulation from precursor to oxide underscores the significance of controlling primary particles to maximize size perpendicular to [001] and attain suitable size along [001] during precursor precipitation and high-temperature calcination, offering valuable insights for synthesizing high-performance Ni-rich cathodes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 6","pages":"Article 100276"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141041195","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}
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H2O-balance-regulated cation–anion competitive coordination for selective elements extraction from spent lithium-ion batteries 利用 HO 平衡调节阳离子-阴离子竞争配位,从废旧锂离子电池中选择性提取元素
IF 42.9
eScience Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100275
Mingqiang Cheng , Yixin Hua , Qibo Zhang , Qihao Li , Hongda Li , Ding Wang , Xianshu Wang , Yun Zhao , Juanjian Ru , Baohua Li
{"title":"H2O-balance-regulated cation–anion competitive coordination for selective elements extraction from spent lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Mingqiang Cheng ,&nbsp;Yixin Hua ,&nbsp;Qibo Zhang ,&nbsp;Qihao Li ,&nbsp;Hongda Li ,&nbsp;Ding Wang ,&nbsp;Xianshu Wang ,&nbsp;Yun Zhao ,&nbsp;Juanjian Ru ,&nbsp;Baohua Li","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100275","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100275","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Key resources necessary for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) will deplete rapidly if recycling is not considered given the significant demand for LIBs. However, the current recovery method from spent LIBs is hindered by low efficiency, high energy consumption, and severe environmental issues, which curtail the sustainability of recycling industry. Here, we propose a new strategy for selective elements extraction from LiCoO<sub>2</sub> based on H<sub>2</sub>O-balance-regulated cation–anion competitive coordination. The lithium can be preferentially precipitated in deep eutectic solvents (DES) with an appropriate amount of H<sub>2</sub>O. Such a preferential lithium behaviors contributes to the subsequent precise separation of transition metal elements by further adjusting the water content, thus enabling the recovery of all element and direct regeneration of DES for further spent LIB recycling. The developed DES-based technology can achieve the ultrahigh leaching efficiency of 99.99% for Li and Co with an acceptable recovery efficiency of Li and Co (≥91.23%) and a desirable purity of recycled Li<sub>2</sub>C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and CoC<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>·2H<sub>2</sub>O (≥98.43%). These Li and Co performances are still maintained at this level even after three-time regeneration of DES. This methodology can also be extended to other recycling chemistries of spent LIBs and lay the theoretical foundation for the recovery of valuable metals from spent battery materials using DESs with a simple process, low energy consumption, and waste-free recycling.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 6","pages":"Article 100275"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141024880","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}
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Synergetic catalytic effects by strong metal–support interaction for efficient electrocatalysis
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eScience Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100272
Xue Teng , Di Si , Lisong Chen , Jianlin Shi
{"title":"Synergetic catalytic effects by strong metal–support interaction for efficient electrocatalysis","authors":"Xue Teng ,&nbsp;Di Si ,&nbsp;Lisong Chen ,&nbsp;Jianlin Shi","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100272","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100272","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Strong metal–support interaction (SMSI), namely the strong electronic and structural interaction between metal nanoparticles and supports, one of the most typical synergetic catalytic effects in composite catalysts, has been found critically important in the design of catalyst for thermocatalysis in the past. Recently, however, important and great progress of SMSI-based synergetic effects has been made in electrocatalysis, such as electrocatalyst design and electrocatalytic mechanism investigations. To better understand the nature of the synergetic effect assisting the further development of electrocatalysts, a comprehensive and in-depth overview highlighting and discussing the recent advances of SMSI in electrocatalysis is necessary and highly desirable but still absent. Herein, this review firstly presents various strategies of designing and constructing composite catalysts featuring SMSI. Further from the perspectives of electrocatalysis, the characterization techniques towards the electron structure, local interfacial and morphological features and active sites for SMSI-based electrocatalysts, have been summarized in detail. Importantly, the recent advances in the design of single- and bi-functional electrocatalysts featuring SMSI-based synergetic catalytic effects, and the key roles of SMSI during the electrocatalytic reactions are emphasized. Finally, the challenges and prospects are discussed to highlight the key remaining issues in the future development of SMSI-based electrocatalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 6","pages":"Article 100272"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143137679","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}
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Porous PVA skin-covered thin Zirfon-type separator as a new approach boosting high-rate alkaline water electrolysis beyond 1000 hours’ lifespan
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eScience Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100290
Xi Luo , Nengneng Xu , Yongnan Zhou , Xiaohui Yang , Woochul Yang , Guicheng Liu , Joong Kee Lee , Jinli Qiao
{"title":"Porous PVA skin-covered thin Zirfon-type separator as a new approach boosting high-rate alkaline water electrolysis beyond 1000 hours’ lifespan","authors":"Xi Luo ,&nbsp;Nengneng Xu ,&nbsp;Yongnan Zhou ,&nbsp;Xiaohui Yang ,&nbsp;Woochul Yang ,&nbsp;Guicheng Liu ,&nbsp;Joong Kee Lee ,&nbsp;Jinli Qiao","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100290","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100290","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Regulating the pore structure of a zirfon-based diaphragm is critical to promoting a high-rate alkaline electrolyzer, but it is still a big challenge to respond “trade-off” between the thickness of the diaphragm and the current density/gas barrier behavior. In this work, a porous hydrophilic skin layer with ∼<em>μ</em>m thick of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) has been successfully constructed and casted onto the thin zirfon-type separator composite (V-Zirfon-350 ​μm). The V-Zirfon-350 ​μm separator generates a high KOH uptake (&gt; 90%), low area resistance (0.2026 ​Ω ​cm<sup>2</sup>) but a low electrolyte permeation flux density (5.2 × 10<sup>−4</sup> mL ​cm<sup>−2</sup> ​s<sup>−1</sup> ​at 0.5 ​bar), which largely surpasses the state-of-the-art commercial Zirfon UTP-500 ​μm diaphragm. When coupled with Raney Ni cathode and NiCoMo-LDH anode catalysts, the V-Zirfon-350 ​μm separator offers a high current density over 1300 ​mA ​cm<sup>−2</sup> @2.0 ​V (80 ​°C in 30% KOH) and a superior stability of 300 ​h under 800 ​mA ​cm<sup>−2</sup> for alkaline water electrolysis (AWE). Specifically, the voltage is merely ∼3.5 ​V for two electrolytic cells connected in series, which can be even conducted for more than 1300 ​h at different operational conditions. This work provides a novel methodology for the practical application of a thin Zirfon-based diaphragm.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 6","pages":"Article 100290"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143137678","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}
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Activation methods and underlying performance boosting mechanisms within fuel cell catalyst layer 燃料电池催化剂层的活化方法和潜在性能提升机制
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eScience Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100254
Miao Ma , Lixiao Shen , Zigang Zhao , Pan Guo , Jing Liu , Bin Xu , Ziyu Zhang , Yunlong Zhang , Lei Zhao , Zhenbo Wang
{"title":"Activation methods and underlying performance boosting mechanisms within fuel cell catalyst layer","authors":"Miao Ma ,&nbsp;Lixiao Shen ,&nbsp;Zigang Zhao ,&nbsp;Pan Guo ,&nbsp;Jing Liu ,&nbsp;Bin Xu ,&nbsp;Ziyu Zhang ,&nbsp;Yunlong Zhang ,&nbsp;Lei Zhao ,&nbsp;Zhenbo Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100254","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100254","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have been widely acknowledged as a significant advancement in achieving sustainable energy conversion. However, the activation of newly established Pt-ionomer interfaces in the catalyst layer of PEMFCs can be a time-consuming and costly process to ensure proper coupling and performance. In order to gain valuable insights into this crucial activation process, we have conducted a comprehensive analysis and comparison of the commonly employed on-line (such as current or voltage control activation, short-circuiting activation, and air interruption activation) and off-line (including boiling or steaming, acid-treatment, and ultrasonic-treatment) activation methods. Our findings shed light on the underlying mechanisms that contribute to enhanced performance within the catalyst layer, such as the reduction of Pt oxides and hydroxides, improved proton transport, and the reduction of “dead” regions. Moreover, this review emphasizes the significant challenges and future opportunities that lie in further enhancing the performance within the catalyst layer through the activation process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 6","pages":"Article 100254"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140151686","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}
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Low concentration electrolyte: A new approach for achieving high performance lithium batteries 低浓度电解质:实现高性能锂电池的新方法
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eScience Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100268
Lin Liu , Zulipiya Shadike , Nan Wang , Yiming Chen , Xinyin Cai , Enyuan Hu , Junliang Zhang
{"title":"Low concentration electrolyte: A new approach for achieving high performance lithium batteries","authors":"Lin Liu ,&nbsp;Zulipiya Shadike ,&nbsp;Nan Wang ,&nbsp;Yiming Chen ,&nbsp;Xinyin Cai ,&nbsp;Enyuan Hu ,&nbsp;Junliang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100268","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100268","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The conventional perspective suggests that low-concentration electrolytes (LCEs) face challenges in achieving stable charge/discharge properties due to the decreased ionic conductivity resulting from lower Li<sup>+</sup> concentrations. However, the successful utilization of LCEs in lithium/sodium-ion batteries has brought them into the forefront of consideration for high performance battery systems. It is possible to achieve improved interface stability and ion transport performance for LCEs through adjusting electrolyte components, such as salts, solvents, and additives. This review provides timely update of the recent research progress, design strategies and remaining challenges of LCEs to answer several questions: i) What is the key factor for designing LCEs? ii) How to balance the low salt concentration and good ionic conductivity? iii) What is the interphasial mechanism of anode/cathode in LCEs? Firstly, the development of LCEs is discussed with typical examples. Subsequently, effectiveness of solvents on overall performances of LCEs is comprehensively summarized in detail. Finally, the challenges and possible research direction of LCEs are discussed. This review provides critical guidance for designing novel electrolytes for secondary batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 6","pages":"Article 100268"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140783960","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}
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