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Efficient Recycling of Spent LiCoO2 Cathodes Via Confined Pore-Assisted Simplified Direct Carbothermic Reduction Without External Reducing Agents 无外源还原剂约束孔辅助简化直接碳热还原法高效回收废LiCoO2阴极
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-05-20 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70037
Donghun Kang, Joowon Im, Sujong Chae, Haeseong Jang, Minseong Ko
{"title":"Efficient Recycling of Spent LiCoO2 Cathodes Via Confined Pore-Assisted Simplified Direct Carbothermic Reduction Without External Reducing Agents","authors":"Donghun Kang,&nbsp;Joowon Im,&nbsp;Sujong Chae,&nbsp;Haeseong Jang,&nbsp;Minseong Ko","doi":"10.1002/eem2.70037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70037","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As demand for lithium-ion batteries increases, the supply of materials is increasingly constrained by their geographical concentration. This has spurred significant research into recycling spent batteries to enhance resource circulation. Currently, commercially applied recycling methods (such as pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy) face environmental and economic challenges, including waste acid and gas generation, high-temperature heat treatment, and operational complexity. A promising alternative is the carbothermic reduction process, which operates at lower temperatures, minimizing costs and environmental emissions. However, this method still requires large quantities of external reducing agents. Therefore, this study aims to introduce a simplified direct carbothermic reduction (SDCR) process. The SDCR process leveraged carbon conductive materials and organic binders within the electrode as reducing agents. Additionally, the high compaction state created a conducive environment for reducing gases, promoting efficient reduction and material recovery. This approach reduces the reliance on external reducing agents and streamlines the re-upcycling process, making it commercially viable.</p>","PeriodicalId":11554,"journal":{"name":"Energy & Environmental Materials","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eem2.70037","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147567354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Hygroscopic Organic Complex Mutated Helmholtz Plane of Zn Anode for Outstanding Zinc Ion Battery 优异锌离子电池负极吸湿有机配合物突变亥姆霍兹面
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-10-09 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70151
Abdelnaby M. Elshahawy, Yong Gao, Wenbo Zhao, Junwei Li, Haifeng Zhang, Ximeng Liu
{"title":"Hygroscopic Organic Complex Mutated Helmholtz Plane of Zn Anode for Outstanding Zinc Ion Battery","authors":"Abdelnaby M. Elshahawy,&nbsp;Yong Gao,&nbsp;Wenbo Zhao,&nbsp;Junwei Li,&nbsp;Haifeng Zhang,&nbsp;Ximeng Liu","doi":"10.1002/eem2.70151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70151","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Aqueous zinc battery promotes great interest due to its high safety and significant energy density. However, the Zn anode shows severity of dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Addressing these challenges requires effective manipulation of the inner Helmholtz plane (IHP). Thereby, we secure a novel strategy for generating water-locking IHP through the in-situ growth of a hygroscopic Zn-ethanolamine (Zn-EA) protective layer on the Zn surface. This layer forms via coordination between ZnCl<sub>2</sub> salt and ethanolamine, effectively reducing the intermediate/free water. Moreover, ethanolamine contains zincophilic sites (C–O and –NH<sub>2</sub>) further promote the uniform Zn deposition. The in-situ Raman confirms the ability of the hygroscopic layer to lock the active water away from the Zn surface. Therefore, Zn-EA@Zn anode exhibits an impressive life stability of 288 h at 20 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and 20 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup> with an extended lifespan of 2100 h at 1 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and 1 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup>. Furthermore, the Zn-EA@Zn||Cu demonstrates 100% Coulombic efficiency over 4275 cycles, while Zn-EA@Zn ||V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/NC full cell retains a specific capacity of 170 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 5 A g<sup>−1</sup> after 1000 cycles, and the pouch cell maintains 0.5 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup> after 460 cycles at 2 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>. Therefore, this approach is paving the way for the development of advanced zinc metal batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":11554,"journal":{"name":"Energy & Environmental Materials","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eem2.70151","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147564634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Sustainable Synthesis of Edge-Dominant Pyridinic Nitrogen-Doped Carbon from Tannic Acid for High-Performance Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries 高性能钒氧化还原液流电池用单宁酸可持续合成优势边吡啶氮掺杂碳
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-05-21 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70033
Heeyeon An, Sieun Jeon, Yongjin Chung
{"title":"Sustainable Synthesis of Edge-Dominant Pyridinic Nitrogen-Doped Carbon from Tannic Acid for High-Performance Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries","authors":"Heeyeon An,&nbsp;Sieun Jeon,&nbsp;Yongjin Chung","doi":"10.1002/eem2.70033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70033","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A novel carbon material with edge-dominant pyridinic nitrogen doping is synthesized from tannic acid (TA), an agricultural byproduct, using a quick and straightforward two-step microwave irradiation technique. Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine (TAEA) plays a dual role in this process, acting as a condensing agent for TA in the initial step and providing nitrogen for the pyridinic structure in the second step. This approach results in a distinctive carbon structure (C–TA/TAEA) characterized by enhanced graphitic features, fewer imperfections, and similar hydrophilicity. The edge pyridinic configuration lowers the desorption energy of V<sup>3+</sup> complexes and the deprotonation energy of VO<sup>2+</sup> complexes, thereby boosting the catalytic activity for vanadium ion redox reactions (VIRR) by influencing the rate-limiting steps of both positive and negative side VIRRs. When applied to commercial thermal-treated graphite felt (T-GF/[C-TA/TAEA]), the material demonstrates stable performance during vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) single cell testing, even at 500 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, showing improved energy efficiency (EE) and discharge capacity compared to T-GF. Furthermore, when applied to pristine graphite felt (GF/[C–TA/TAEA]), the material maintains a 94.12% discharge capacity retention rate over 1000 cycles at 400 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, underscoring its potential as an eco-friendly, energy-efficient treatment method for producing VRFB electrodes.</p>","PeriodicalId":11554,"journal":{"name":"Energy & Environmental Materials","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eem2.70033","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147567832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Engineering a Stable Solid–Electrolyte Interphase through a Novel Trifluoromethyl-Free Lithium Salt for Lithium Metal Polymer Batteries 通过一种新型无三氟甲基锂盐为锂金属聚合物电池设计稳定的固体-电解质界面
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-09-25 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70143
Lorena García, David Fraile-Insagurbe, Izaskun Serna, Itziar Aldalur, Leire Meabe, Mikel Arrese-Igor, Rosalía Cid, Julen Etxabe, Michel Armand, Maria Martinez-Ibañez
{"title":"Engineering a Stable Solid–Electrolyte Interphase through a Novel Trifluoromethyl-Free Lithium Salt for Lithium Metal Polymer Batteries","authors":"Lorena García,&nbsp;David Fraile-Insagurbe,&nbsp;Izaskun Serna,&nbsp;Itziar Aldalur,&nbsp;Leire Meabe,&nbsp;Mikel Arrese-Igor,&nbsp;Rosalía Cid,&nbsp;Julen Etxabe,&nbsp;Michel Armand,&nbsp;Maria Martinez-Ibañez","doi":"10.1002/eem2.70143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70143","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The deployment of safe and high-energy density lithium metal polymer batteries (LMPBs) still requires further advances in the quest for new solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs). In this regard, salt anions have a decisive role in the overall SPE performance. While lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) was chosen earlier to have a highly flexible sulfonimide center and an extensively delocalized negative charge, it still suffers from several drawbacks ascribed to its poor interfacial compatibility with the lithium metal (LiM) anode and the fact that it is a PFAS. In this work, a novel lithium salt is cunningly designed, aiming to combine the advantages of previously reported lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) and lithium bis(difluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiDFSI) to overcome the limitations of the state-of-the-art SPE based on LiTFSI/poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO). The SPE containing the developed (difluoromethanesulfonyl)(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiDFFSI) salt presented reduced interfacial resistance and improved compatibility with the lithium metal (LiM) anode compared with LiTFSI/PEO, enabled by the formation of a stable, uniform, and ionically conductive solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI). In addition, LiDFFSI-based SPEs demonstrated a prolonged cycling stability, achieving over 125 cycles at C/10 with minimal capacity fading in LiM||LiFePO<sub>4</sub> cell configuration. These findings evidence how a rational design of the lithium salt chemistry allows tuning the formed SEI, directly impacting the overall SPE performance. Thus, LiDFFSI is presented as a promising alternative lithium salt to improve electrochemical performance and interfacial stability in next-generation LiM batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":11554,"journal":{"name":"Energy & Environmental Materials","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eem2.70143","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Gallium Vanadium Oxide-Based Free-Standing Versatile Electrode for Next-Generation Lithium and Sodium Energy Storage: Combined Experimental and First-Principles Insights into Electrochemical Performance 基于氧化钒镓的独立通用电极用于下一代锂和钠储能:结合实验和电化学性能的第一性原理见解
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-09-25 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70082
Amarsingh Bhabu Kanagaraj, Abhishek Chandrakant Lokhande, Gautam Sharma, Ravindra N. Bulakhe, Ankit Kumar, Nirpendra Singh, Daniel S. Choi
{"title":"Gallium Vanadium Oxide-Based Free-Standing Versatile Electrode for Next-Generation Lithium and Sodium Energy Storage: Combined Experimental and First-Principles Insights into Electrochemical Performance","authors":"Amarsingh Bhabu Kanagaraj,&nbsp;Abhishek Chandrakant Lokhande,&nbsp;Gautam Sharma,&nbsp;Ravindra N. Bulakhe,&nbsp;Ankit Kumar,&nbsp;Nirpendra Singh,&nbsp;Daniel S. Choi","doi":"10.1002/eem2.70082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70082","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, gallium vanadium oxide mixed-oxide material was synthesized using a simple solid-state reaction followed by an annealing process. Flexible, free-standing gallium vanadium oxide-based composite electrodes were fabricated and evaluated in various energy storage systems, including lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, lithium-ion capacitors, and sodium-ion capacitors. Experimental results demonstrated the remarkable versatility of gallium vanadium oxide. The free-standing electrode based on gallium vanadium oxide mixed-oxide materials achieved impressive discharge capacities of 571 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> for lithium-ion batteries and 202 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> for sodium-ion batteries at a 1 C-rate. These values are close to the theoretical capacities of 588 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> for lithium-ion batteries and 236 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> for sodium-ion batteries, indicating the high efficiency and performance of the gallium vanadium oxide free-standing electrode. The hybrid-ion capacitors further showcased gallium vanadium oxide's capabilities, with lithium-ion capacitors delivering energy and power densities of 178.24 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> and 16.6 kW kg<sup>−1</sup>, respectively, and sodium-ion capacitors achieving 130.74 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> and 13.30 kW kg<sup>−1</sup>. Density functional theory calculations revealed that the incorporation of gallium lowers the formation energy of stable defects in V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> during ion intercalation and enhances electrical conductivity by reducing the bandgap. The combined experimental and theoretical analysis positions gallium vanadium oxide as a versatile and highly promising material for next-generation sustainable energy storage devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":11554,"journal":{"name":"Energy & Environmental Materials","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eem2.70082","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Fluorination Engineering for Stable Interfacial Chemistry in Deep Eutectic Amide-Based Electrolytes Enables High-Performance LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2/Li Batteries 深共晶酰胺基电解质中稳定界面化学的氟化工程实现高性能LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2/Li电池
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-09-10 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70157
Yuanxin Gao, Xinyi Wang, Dong Lv, Zhang Zhang, Jiangpeng Li, Xiaoyan Feng, Jingchao Chai, Yun Zheng, Yu Peng, Yanqing Wang, Yingying Wang, Lingyu Zhu, Zhihong Liu
{"title":"Fluorination Engineering for Stable Interfacial Chemistry in Deep Eutectic Amide-Based Electrolytes Enables High-Performance LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2/Li Batteries","authors":"Yuanxin Gao,&nbsp;Xinyi Wang,&nbsp;Dong Lv,&nbsp;Zhang Zhang,&nbsp;Jiangpeng Li,&nbsp;Xiaoyan Feng,&nbsp;Jingchao Chai,&nbsp;Yun Zheng,&nbsp;Yu Peng,&nbsp;Yanqing Wang,&nbsp;Yingying Wang,&nbsp;Lingyu Zhu,&nbsp;Zhihong Liu","doi":"10.1002/eem2.70157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70157","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fluorinated amide electrolytes represent a promising solution for high-energy density lithium metal batteries, yet their application in Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes is hindered by interfacial instability. This study develops a non-flammable fluorinated amide-based deep eutectic electrolyte modified with fluoroethylene carbonate, which simultaneously enhances ionic conductivity (1.5 × 10<sup>−4</sup> S cm<sup>−1</sup>) and anodic stability (&gt;4.4 V vs Li<sup>+</sup>/Li). Applied in Li/NCM811 batteries, the fluoroethylene carbonate-based electrolyte enables 83.2% capacity retention after 200 cycles at 0.5 C, significantly outperforming conventional counterparts. ToF-SMIS and XPS tests reveal that fluoroethylene carbonate facilitates the formation of a LiF-rich cathode-electrolyte interphase, suppressing parasitic reactions and improving Li<sup>+</sup> transport kinetics. Furthermore, the electrolyte demonstrates superior lithium metal compatibility, inhibiting dendrite growth while enhancing thermal safety. These findings underscore the critical role of fluorinated amide electrolytes in stabilizing Ni-rich cathodes and highlight their potential for next-generation high-voltage lithium metal batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":11554,"journal":{"name":"Energy & Environmental Materials","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eem2.70157","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147564724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Phosphorus-Structured Gel Electrolytes Enable Dual Protection for Thermal Runaway-Resistant Lithium Metal Batteries 磷结构凝胶电解质可实现抗热失控锂金属电池的双重保护
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-09-10 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70149
Zeyu Zhang, Fan Jiang, Xibang Chen, Mingshu Xie, Songtong Zhang, Pengchen Zhao, Xiayu Zhu, Jintao Li, Jing Peng, Weibo Hua, Wenqi Huang, Jiuqiang Li, Xue Yang, Bin Liao, Le Yu, Maolin Zhai, Jingyi Qiu
{"title":"Phosphorus-Structured Gel Electrolytes Enable Dual Protection for Thermal Runaway-Resistant Lithium Metal Batteries","authors":"Zeyu Zhang,&nbsp;Fan Jiang,&nbsp;Xibang Chen,&nbsp;Mingshu Xie,&nbsp;Songtong Zhang,&nbsp;Pengchen Zhao,&nbsp;Xiayu Zhu,&nbsp;Jintao Li,&nbsp;Jing Peng,&nbsp;Weibo Hua,&nbsp;Wenqi Huang,&nbsp;Jiuqiang Li,&nbsp;Xue Yang,&nbsp;Bin Liao,&nbsp;Le Yu,&nbsp;Maolin Zhai,&nbsp;Jingyi Qiu","doi":"10.1002/eem2.70149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70149","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of safe lithium metal batteries (LMBs) is critical for practical applications with high-energy density demanding. In this study, a phosphorus-containing diethyl vinylphosphonate (DEVP)-based gel polymer electrolyte (PD-VI GPE) with high ionic conductivity of 6.38 mS cm<sup>−1</sup> is prepared by in situ γ-ray radiation polymerization. The PD-VI GPE induces the formation of a uniform, dense fluorine-, and phosphorus-rich solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) in Li||Cu coin cells, effectively suppressing interfacial side reactions and enabling stable lithium deposition. Pouch cells assembled with the PD-VI GPE (2 g Ah<sup>−1</sup>) exhibit a specific energy of 420 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> with 89% capacity retention over 80 cycles. A novel in situ separator thermal shrinkage assay reveals that the PD-VI GPE-coated Celgard separator maintains structural integrity at 129 °C. Phosphorus-functional groups in the PD-VI GPE act as oxygen radical scavengers, inhibiting cathode-derived O<sub>2</sub> evolution in abusive conditions. Thus, LMBs assembled with the PD-VI GPE demonstrate suppressed thermal runaway and mechanical abuse tolerance. This study establishes a material design paradigm that concurrently addresses interfacial stability and safety challenges, paving the way for the application of LMBs in energy systems with high-safety requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":11554,"journal":{"name":"Energy & Environmental Materials","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eem2.70149","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147564740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Ultra-High Nickel Oxides as Cathode Materials for High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries 超高镍氧化物作为高能锂离子电池正极材料
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-10-28 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70160
Yilong Han, Changlu Zheng, Zhichao Liu, Peng Chen, Sheng Liu, Guoran Li, Xue-Ping Gao
{"title":"Ultra-High Nickel Oxides as Cathode Materials for High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries","authors":"Yilong Han,&nbsp;Changlu Zheng,&nbsp;Zhichao Liu,&nbsp;Peng Chen,&nbsp;Sheng Liu,&nbsp;Guoran Li,&nbsp;Xue-Ping Gao","doi":"10.1002/eem2.70160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70160","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ultra-high nickel layered oxides are currently among the mainstream cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), having garnered extensive research and rapid development due to their high capacity. This review article defines ultra-high nickel oxides with a nickel content of ≥0.9 among transition metal components and proceeds based on this definition. Although high-nickel oxide cathode materials have undergone decades of development, the pursuit of increased capacity in ultra-high nickel oxides inevitably leads to compromised capacity retention, thermal stability, and unavoidable structural degradation, thereby hindering their progression. The review article focuses on summarizing the main challenges currently faced by ultra-high nickel oxides as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries and as well as the mainstream modification measures. Finally, it is pointed out that the future research on ultra-high nickel oxides should focus on high-entropy modification, adaptation to extreme conditions, and the exploration of new preparation and modification methods. At the same time, efforts should be grounded in practical considerations and guided by target performance, aiming to improve various aspects of material performance for different application fields without compromising the high capacity inherent to ultra-high nickel oxide cathodes.</p>","PeriodicalId":11554,"journal":{"name":"Energy & Environmental Materials","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eem2.70160","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147570144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Zincophilic, Green, Non-Toxic Additives Modulate Lean-Water Inner Helmholtz Layer for Enhanced Stability of Zinc Anodes 亲锌、绿色、无毒添加剂调节贫水内亥姆霍兹层以增强锌阳极的稳定性
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-10-29 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70133
Jing Li, Li Li, Tao Yang, Chenkai Lu, Zhenyu Jiang, Bailin Xiang, Ziqi Cai, Jiong Zheng, Chao Su, Funian Mo, Xidong Lin
{"title":"Zincophilic, Green, Non-Toxic Additives Modulate Lean-Water Inner Helmholtz Layer for Enhanced Stability of Zinc Anodes","authors":"Jing Li,&nbsp;Li Li,&nbsp;Tao Yang,&nbsp;Chenkai Lu,&nbsp;Zhenyu Jiang,&nbsp;Bailin Xiang,&nbsp;Ziqi Cai,&nbsp;Jiong Zheng,&nbsp;Chao Su,&nbsp;Funian Mo,&nbsp;Xidong Lin","doi":"10.1002/eem2.70133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70133","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The structural modulation of the inner Helmholtz layer is crucial to enhance the cycling stability of Zn anode interface. A water-rich inner Helmholtz layer normally induces uncontrollable zinc dendrites, hydrogen evolution and corrosion, severely compromising the cycle life of the zinc anode. Therefore, in this work, green and non-toxic dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) is used as an additive to remodel the inner Helmholtz layer. Both experimental and computational results show that DMM is zincophilic and can preferential adsorb on the zinc surface for the occupation of the inner Helmholtz layer. Meanwhile, DMM contains two hydrophobic methyl groups, which can repel water molecules remaining after solvent removal, and build a lean-water inner Helmholtz layer to avoid continuous contact between water molecules and zinc anode. The quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation test intuitively and accurately reflected the adsorption behavior of DMM on the surface of zinc anode, and realized the leap from qualitative analysis to quantitative analysis. The Zn//Zn symmetric cells with DMM electrolytes have a stable cycle life of over 1100 cycles at 2 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and 0.5 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup>. In addition, Zn//PANI cell with DMM electrolyte can maintain 90% capacity retention over 1000 cycles at 1 A g<sup>−1</sup>.</p>","PeriodicalId":11554,"journal":{"name":"Energy & Environmental Materials","volume":"9 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/eem2.70133","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147570319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Challenges and Advancements in High-Nickel Layered Oxides Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries 锂离子电池高镍层状氧化物正极材料的挑战与进展
IF 14.1 2区 材料科学
Energy & Environmental Materials Pub Date : 2026-03-03 Epub Date: 2025-09-12 DOI: 10.1002/eem2.70152
Yunshan Zheng, Junfeng Li, Yijing Liu, Lanlan Feng, Wen Liu, LiLi Lin, Yiming Wang, Haoyang Peng, Jian Lu, Dong Zhou, Baohua Li
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