eSciencePub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100247
{"title":"Fabrication pressures and stack pressures in solid-state battery","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Solid-state batteries (SSBs) have received widespread attention with their high safety and high energy density characteristics. However, solid-solid contacts in the internal electrode material and the electrode material/solid electrolyte (SE) interfaces, as well as the severe electrochemo-mechanical effects caused by the internal stress due to the volume change of the active material, these problems hinder ion/electron transport within the SSBs, which significantly deteriorates the electrochemical performance. Applying fabrication pressures and stack pressures are effective measures to improve solid-solid contact and solve electrochemo-mechanical problems. Herein, the influences of different pressures on cathode material, anode material, SEs, and electrode/SEs interface are briefly summarized from the perspective of interface ion diffusion, transmission of electrons and ions in internal particles, current density and ion diffusion kinetics, and the volume changes of Li<sup>+</sup> stripping/plating based on two physical contact models, and point out the direction for the future research direction of SSBs and advancing industrialization by building the relationship between pressures and SSBs electrochemistry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100247"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141724000260/pdfft?md5=c22982d73a69d229e7ab110179f5b99e&pid=1-s2.0-S2667141724000260-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139827788","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}
eSciencePub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100253
{"title":"Highly efficient chemical production via electrified, transient high-temperature synthesis","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100253","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100253","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In response to the current energy and environmental challenges, reducing or replacing reliance on fossil fuels and striving for carbon neutrality seems to be the only viable choice. Recently, a cutting-edge, eco-friendly method of chemical synthesis via transient Joule heating (JH) demonstrated significant promise across various domains, including methane reforming, ammonia synthesis, volatile organic compounds removal, plastic recycling, the synthesis of functional carbon materials from repurposed solid waste, etc. In this review, the advantages, and latest developments in thermochemical synthesis by flash and transient JH are comprehensively outlined. Unlike the ongoing heating process of conventional furnaces that consume fossil fuels, dynamic and transient JH can get significantly higher reaction rates, energy efficiency, flexibility, and versatility. Subsequently, the transient reaction mechanism, data science optimization, and scale-up production models are discussed, and prospects for the integration of the electrified chemical industry with renewable energy for carbon neutrality and long-term energy storage are also envisioned.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100253"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141724000326/pdfft?md5=435d7e56178554aeaf6ce1b8ccaa8b7d&pid=1-s2.0-S2667141724000326-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140156256","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}
eSciencePub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2023.100189
{"title":"Metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for optimizing lithium metal anodes","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2023.100189","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2023.100189","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lithium metal anodes (LMAs) have been considered the ultimate anode materials for next-generation batteries. However, the uncontrollable lithium dendrite growth and huge volume expansion that can occur during charge and discharge seriously hinder the practical application of LMAs. Metal–organic framework (MOF) materials, which possess the merits of huge specific surface area, excellent porosity, and flexible composition/structure tunability, have demonstrated great potential for resolving both of these issues. This article first explores the mechanism of lithium dendrite formation as described by four influential models. Subsequently, based on an in-depth understanding of these models, we propose potential strategies for utilizing MOFs and their derivatives to suppress lithium dendrite growth. We then provide a comprehensive review of research progress with respect to various applications of MOFs and their derivatives to suppress lithium dendrites and inhibit volume expansion. The paper closes with a discussion of perspectives on future modifications of MOFs and their derivatives to achieve stable and dendrite-free lithium metal batteries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100189"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141723001295/pdfft?md5=c030d6fddd341a6008abe559350cf6d2&pid=1-s2.0-S2667141723001295-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138516684","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}
eSciencePub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100230
{"title":"High density iridium synergistic sites boosting CO-tolerate performance for PEMFC anode","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100230","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100230","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The usage of cheap crude H<sub>2</sub> in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) is still unrealistic to date, due to the suffering of the current Pt based nano-catalysts from impurities such as CO in anode. Recently, synergistic active sites between single atom (SA) and nanoparticle (NP) have been found to be promising for overcoming the poisoning problem. However, lengthening the nanoparticle-single atom (SA–NP) interface, i.e., constructing high density synergistic active sites, remains highly challenging. Herein, we present a new strategy based on molecular fusion strategy to create abundant SA–NP interfaces, with high density SA–NP interfaces created on a two dimensional nitrogen doped carbon nanosheets (Ir-SACs&NPs/NC). Owing to the abundance of SA–NP interface sites, the catalyst was empowered with a high tolerance towards up to 1000 ppm CO in H<sub>2</sub> feed. These findings provide guidelines for the design and construction of active and anti-poisoning catalysts for PEMFC anode.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100230"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266714172400003X/pdfft?md5=5424dd41caae7508e7ea4959c6995424&pid=1-s2.0-S266714172400003X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139410038","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}
eSciencePub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2023.100225
{"title":"Solvated metal complexes for balancing stability and activity of sulfur free radicals","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2023.100225","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2023.100225","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Free radicals can improve the reaction rate, but most of them are unstable due to unpaired electrons. Simultaneously maintaining their stability and activity is challenging. Herein, taking sulfur (S) radicals as an example, we propose a strategy in which solvated metal complexes constructed by Al(acetylacetonate)<sub>3</sub> and different solvents can stabilize high concentrations of S radicals with good activity through ion–dipole interactions. Based on this strategy, it is first demonstrated that <span><math><mrow><msup><msub><mi>S</mi><mn>4</mn></msub><mrow><mo>·</mo><mo>−</mo></mrow></msup></mrow></math></span> is selectively stabilized by controlling the configurations of the solvated complexes. As a result, the reaction rate of S↔Li<sub>2</sub>S is increased by 8 times, and the energy efficiency and rate capability of the Li–S batteries are significantly improved, especially the 5-fold increase in cell capacities at a low electrolyte/sulfur ratio. This work provides an important strategy in which solvated metal complexes balance the activity and stability of free radicals to accelerate reactions and their application in various fields.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100225"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141723001799/pdfft?md5=2d5636343dc46a87bc486a43f09a65f2&pid=1-s2.0-S2667141723001799-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138560602","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}
eSciencePub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100229
{"title":"Revealing proton-coupled exchange mechanism in aqueous ion-exchange synthesis of nickel-rich layered cathodes for lithium-ion batteries","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100229","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100229","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ion exchange is a promising synthetic method for alleviating severe cation mixing in traditional layered oxide materials for lithium-ion batteries, leading to enhanced structural stability. However, the underlying mechanisms of ion exchange are still not fully understood. Such a fundamental study of the ion-exchange mechanism is needed for achieving the controllable synthesis of layered oxides with a stable structure. Herein, we thoroughly unearth the underlying mechanism that triggers the ion exchange of Ni-rich materials in aqueous solutions by examining time-resolved structural evolution combined with theoretical calculations. Our results reveal that the reaction pathway of ion exchange can be divided into two steps: protonation and lithiation. The proton is the key to achieving charge balance in the ion exchange process, as revealed by X-ray adsorption spectroscopy and inductive coupled plasma analysis. In addition, the intermediate product shows high lattice distortion during ion exchange, but it ends up with a most stable product with high lattice energy. Such apparent discrepancies in lattice energy between materials before and after ion exchange emphasize the importance of synthetic design in structural stability. This work provides new insights into the ion-exchange synthesis of Ni-rich oxide materials, which advances the development of cathode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100229"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141724000028/pdfft?md5=6879aa6f1f85e2c42b209cc154ebad09&pid=1-s2.0-S2667141724000028-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139374659","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}
eSciencePub Date : 2024-08-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100232
{"title":"Opportunities and challenges in cathode development for non-lithium-ion batteries","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100232","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100232","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lithium (Li)-ion batteries have stimulated the societal transformation to clean energy systems. This carry-on electricity is revolutionizing how society communicates, functions, and evolves efficiently by enabling mobile electronics, zero-emission electric vehicles, and stationary energy storage. In preparation for the sustainable energy future, however, there are growing concerns about depleting critical elements used in the Li technology (<em>e.g.</em>, lithium, cobalt, and nickel), especially for large-scale applications that will accelerate the rate of elemental consumption. Various non-Li-based rechargeable batteries composed of earth-abundant elements, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, have been proposed and explored as alternative systems to promote sustainable development of energy storage. In this perspective, we discuss challenges in Li-ion batteries in the sustainability aspect and provide our opinions on the potential applications of non-Li-based batteries. We also highlight the current status, important progress, and remaining challenges of the Li-alternative technologies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100232"},"PeriodicalIF":42.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141724000053/pdfft?md5=31ff7bbab49dd2b7b8e34bc89a9c4a24&pid=1-s2.0-S2667141724000053-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139462329","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}
eSciencePub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2023.100227
Changting Wei , Bo Xu , Meng Zhang , Zhenhuang Su , Jiawei Gu , Wenrui Guo , Xingyu Gao , Wenming Su , Zheng Cui , Seokwoo Jeon , Zhiyong Fan , Haibo Zeng
{"title":"Highly ordered inkjet-printed quantum-dot thin films enable efficient and stable QLEDs with EQE exceeding 23%","authors":"Changting Wei , Bo Xu , Meng Zhang , Zhenhuang Su , Jiawei Gu , Wenrui Guo , Xingyu Gao , Wenming Su , Zheng Cui , Seokwoo Jeon , Zhiyong Fan , Haibo Zeng","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2023.100227","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2023.100227","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Inkjet-printed quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) are emerging as a promising technology for next-generation displays. However, the progress in fabricating QLEDs using inkjet printing technique has been slower compared to spin-coated devices, particularly in terms of efficiency and stability. The key to achieving high performance QLEDs lies in creating a highly ordered and uniform inkjet-printed quantum dot (QD) thin film. In this study, we present a highly effective strategy to significantly improve the quality of inkjet-printed CdZnSe/CdZnS/ZnS QD thin films through a pressure-assisted thermal annealing (PTA) approach. Benefiting from this PTA process, a high quality QD thin film with ordered packing, low surface roughness, high photoluminescence and excellent electrical property is obtained. The mechanism behind the PTA process and its profound impact on device performance have been thoroughly investigated and understood. Consequently, a record high external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 23.08% with an impressive operational lifetime (<em>T</em><sub>50</sub>) of up to 343,342 h@100 cd m<sup>−2</sup>, and a record EQE of 22.43% with <em>T</em><sub>50</sub> exceeding to 1,500,463 h@100 cd m<sup>−2</sup> are achieved in inkjet-printed red and green CdZnSe-based QLEDs, respectively. This work highlights the PTA process as an important approach to realize highly efficient and stable inkjet-printed QLEDs, thus advancing QLED technology to practical applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 3","pages":"Article 100227"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141723001817/pdfft?md5=8b2610af39fa4fe085c24a1656ce25b4&pid=1-s2.0-S2667141723001817-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139063926","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}
eSciencePub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2023.100204
Hyun Gu Han , Jae Won Choi , Minsu Son , Ki Chul Kim
{"title":"Unlocking power of neighboring vacancies in boosting hydrogen evolution reactions on two-dimensional NiPS3 monolayer","authors":"Hyun Gu Han , Jae Won Choi , Minsu Son , Ki Chul Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2023.100204","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2023.100204","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the effect of defect engineering on the catalytic activity of a NiPS<sub>3</sub> monolayer catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Three different types of vacancies on the basal plane of the monolayer are explored through a multi-step mechanism involving the dissociative adsorption of a water molecule and subsequent electrochemical adsorption of the dissociated proton. Co-formation of vacancies in both Ni and S sites is found to be the most effective in enhancing the catalytic performance of the monolayer. A key resource for the reaction thermodynamics is the S-substitution-like physisorption of a water molecule on a vacant S site, followed by the dissociative occupation of OH and H into vacant sites of S and Ni elements, boosted by the NiS di-vacancy configuration with low activation energy barriers. Investigation reveals the highest contribution of bonding orbitals to the monolayer-H bond makes it the most desirable defect engineering approach for transition metal phosphorus chalcogenides with high HER activities. Overall, this study highlights the significance of controlled defect engineering in augmenting the catalytic performance of NiPS<sub>3</sub> monolayer catalysts for HER.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 3","pages":"Article 100204"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141723001490/pdfft?md5=2577f8e8a2575e0576f900fadc293eda&pid=1-s2.0-S2667141723001490-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135810235","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}
eSciencePub Date : 2024-06-01DOI: 10.1016/j.esci.2024.100241
Jian Yu , Yu Bai , Qingqing Qiu , Zehua Sun , Lei Ye , Cheng Qian , Zhu Ma , Xin Song , Tao Chen , Junsheng Yu , Wenzhu Liu
{"title":"Reliability of transparent conductive oxide in ambient acid and implications for silicon solar cells","authors":"Jian Yu , Yu Bai , Qingqing Qiu , Zehua Sun , Lei Ye , Cheng Qian , Zhu Ma , Xin Song , Tao Chen , Junsheng Yu , Wenzhu Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100241","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.esci.2024.100241","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Transparent conductive oxide (TCO) films, known for their role as carrier transport layers in solar cells, can be adversely affected by hydrolysis products from encapsulants. In this study, we explored the morphology, optical-electrical properties, and deterioration mechanisms of In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-based TCO films under acetic acid stress. A reduction in film thickness and carrier concentration due to acid-induced corrosion was observed. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometry analyses revealed that TCOs doped with less-reactive metals exhibited enhanced corrosion resistance. The efficiency of silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells with tin-doped indium oxide, titanium-doped indium oxide, and zinc-doped indium oxide films decreased by 10%, 26%, and 100%, respectively, after 200 h of corrosion. We also found that tungsten-doped indium oxide could effectively safeguard SHJ solar cells against acetic acid corrosion, which offers a potential option for achieving long-term stability and lower levelized cost of solar cell systems. This research provides essential insights into selecting TCO films for solar cells and highlights the implications of ethylene-vinyl acetate hydrolysis for photovoltaic modules.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100489,"journal":{"name":"eScience","volume":"4 3","pages":"Article 100241"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667141724000181/pdfft?md5=4b90f80e8c7227bf95ea4f3f096e7324&pid=1-s2.0-S2667141724000181-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139506922","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}