{"title":"Machine Learning-Assisted Optimization of Additive Engineering in FAPbI3-Based Perovskite Solar Cells: Achieving High Efficiency and Long-Term Stability","authors":"Weihua Qu, Qiang Xie, Yufeng Chen","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401684","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Additive engineering in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has been proven to enhance device performance, yet comparing the effects of different additives through experimental methods is still a challenge. Herein, machine learning (ML) is used to quantitatively analyze the impact of additive engineering on performance of PSCs, utilizing a dataset with 778 samples and 39 input features. Key features affecting device performance are identified, revealing that alkali metal additives boost short-circuit current, alkylamine additives improve open-circuit voltage, and passivation at A-site defects is more beneficial than at interstitial sites. Using the results gained from the ML approach, the performance of PSCs improves significantly, achieving an efficiency of 23.50%, with <i>V</i><sub>OC</sub> and <i>J</i><sub>SC</sub> values of 1.16 V and 25.35 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, respectively, markedly higher than those of the control samples.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design of Chitin Partial Dissolution System for Construction of High-Efficiency Energy Storage Porous Carbon","authors":"Zhuoling Gu, Zhigang Xu, Yidan Jing, Taixi Li, Xinran Gai, Deng, Deqian Meng, Yunzhi Hu, Guochu Tang, Xiaomin Zhang","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401599","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Chitin is a cost-effective and abundant resource, enriched with nitrogen and oxygen elements, making it an ideal precursor for carbon-based materials. However, traditional methods for preparing activated carbon from chitin often require substantial amounts of activators and complex carbonization processes, leading to suboptimal energy storage efficiency. This study presents a partial dissolution system achieved by modulating the mass ratio of chitin to activators (KOH and urea) and optimizing freeze-thaw cycles. When chitin/KOH/urea is mixed at a 1:1:1.5 mass ratio and subjected to three freeze-thaw cycles, the resulting porous carbon demonstrates a high specific surface area of 1783 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−1</sup> with significant N (4.75%) and O (11.16%) doping. The electrode achieves a specific capacitance of 309.1 F g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.5 A g<sup>−1</sup> in a three-electrode system with 6 <span>m</span> KOH as the electrolyte. After 5000 charge–discharge cycles at 5 A g<sup>−1</sup>, the capacitance retention rate remains at 91.08%, indicating excellent cycling stability. When assembled into a symmetrical supercapacitor, it exhibits an energy density of 5.69 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> at a power density of 4996.1 W kg<sup>−1</sup>, demonstrating remarkable energy storage performance. This work introduces a novel method for preparing chitin-derived porous carbon materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compression-Assisted Improvement of Electrochemical Performances of Carbon Nanotube in Symmetric Supercapacitors","authors":"Yunkuo Sun, Baohong Ding, Yonghua Jiao, Wei Sun","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401777","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401777","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The unique geometry of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) contributes to their excellent rate capability when used as electrode materials for supercapacitors (SCs). However, the practical application of low-cost commercial CNTs is limited by their moderate specific capacitance due to the relatively low surface area which is around 220 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>. This limitation can be addressed by applying proper compressive stress to the CNTs, resulting in improved capacitance. The effects of compression on capacitance vary depending on the length and inner diameter of the CNTs, which have been systematically investigated. It has been found that longer and narrower CNTs exhibit more significant improvements in capacitance due to compression. Specifically, under 12 MPa, there is an ≈135% increase in specific capacitance compared to that under 1 MPa, with the optimum value of 68.2 F g<sup>−1</sup> at 1 A g<sup>−1</sup>. An excellent rate capability of 93.5% at 40 A g<sup>−1</sup> is also obtained by compression. Furthermore, when an light emitting diode light is powered by a compressed CNT-based SC, both brightness and lasting time are dramatically enhanced compared to the case without compression. This cost-efficient strategy for improving the energy storage performance of CNTs may facilitate their practical application as electrode materials for ultrafast supercapacitors.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jingbo Liu, Yanxia Liu, Zhenzhen Guo, Cheng Qian, Fan Liu, Fengtao Chai, Chongchong Zhao, Feng Huo
{"title":"Preparation and Lithium Storage Performance of Si/C Composites as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Review","authors":"Jingbo Liu, Yanxia Liu, Zhenzhen Guo, Cheng Qian, Fan Liu, Fengtao Chai, Chongchong Zhao, Feng Huo","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401313","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000Silicon offers a theoretical specific capacity of up to 4200 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, positioning it as one of the most promising materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, during lithium insertion and deinsertion, Si undergoes significant volume expansion, leading to rapid capacity degradation, which has limited its application as an anode material in LIBs. To address this issue, coupling Si with carbon enables the combination of the high lithiation capacity of Si with the excellent mechanical strength and electrical conductivity of carbon. This synergy makes silicon/carbon composites (Si/C) ideal candidates for LIB anodes. In this review, recent advancements in Si/C composite materials for LIBs are categorized based on synthesis methods and design principles. The review also summarizes the morphological characteristics and electrochemical performance of these materials. Additionally, other factors influencing the performance of Si/C anodes are discussed, and future development prospects for Si/C anodes are briefly explored.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Amino-Modified Porous Aromatic Frameworks for Enhanced Lithium-Ion Dissociation and Transport in Polymer Electrolytes","authors":"Ruyi Ma, Chengwei Lv, Zhangnan Li","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401692","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401692","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Enhancing the ionic conductivity of solid polymer electrolytes and accelerating ion transport are pivotal challenges in achieving lithium-ion batteries with high energy density and excellent electrochemical performance. In this study, amino-modified porous aromatic frameworks (AMPAF) are prepared. The amino group in AMPAF stabilizes the anion through hydrogen bonding to reduce the dissociation energy barrier of Li<sup>+</sup>, enabling Li<sup>+</sup> to be more easily dissociated from lithium salts. Additionally, the abundant pores of AMPAF promote the rapid transport of Li<sup>+</sup>. The prepared quasi-solid polymer electrolyte (AMPAF-QSPE) exhibited a high Li<sup>+</sup> conductivity of 7.62 × 10<sup>−5</sup> S cm<sup>−1</sup> and a Li<sup>+</sup> transference number as high as 0.55, which proves the restriction of the amino group in AMPAF on the movement of anions and the ability to dissociate lithium salts. The discharge specific capacity of Li//AMPAF-QSPE//LiFePO<sub>4</sub> reached as high as 137 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.2 °C, and the capacity retention rate was stable at 85% after 200 cycles. This article presents an effective attempt to enhance the overall performance of polymer electrolytes using amino-modified PAF, offering an innovative perspective for the development of electrochemical energy storage technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and Assessment of a Linear Drive-Controlled Tilt-Roll Heliostat with Sun Tracking Algorithm for Small-Scale Solar Installation","authors":"Adithyan TR, Sreeram K. Kalpathy, Tiju Thomas","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401051","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Heliostats are devices used for solar concentration that use mirrors oriented according to the position of the sun. A heliostat's main function is to redirect sunlight for use in a variety of applications, including heating, lighting, scientific research, and solar power generation. The two-axis tracking employed in the device ensures that the reflected irradiance is aimed at a predetermined target. The design and evaluation of a tilt-roll two-axis tracking heliostat are presented in this article. The model consists of a mirror 0.45 m in width and 0.45 m in length installed on a pedestal of height 0.75 m. The motion of the heliostat is controlled using two separate linear drives via a sun-tracking algorithm implemented in a microcontroller. A small-scale tilt-roll design with a reflective area (mirror) of 0.2025 m<sup>2</sup> is established. This novel design eliminates the need for commercially available solar tracking systems and can be deployed in areas of limited installation space. Dual-axis heliostat design used here provides an effective way to track the sun's movement for maximum solar energy capture by combining tilt and roll mechanisms. This design ensures tracking precision for optimal solar energy concentration making it well-suited for experimental and smaller-scale deployments.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143565106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hyeonjun Lee, Hyungjin Lee, Seung-Tae Hong, Munseok S. Chae
{"title":"Combined Displacement/Intercalation Mechanism of Ag0.33V2O5 Cathode for Rechargeable Zinc-Ion Batteries","authors":"Hyeonjun Lee, Hyungjin Lee, Seung-Tae Hong, Munseok S. Chae","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401729","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401729","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000Zinc-ion batteries are gaining recognition as viable options for energy storage systems due to their air stability, abundance, affordability, and ease of use. However, existing zinc-storage materials primarily consist of intercalation cathode materials, necessitating the development of host structures with enhanced performance. Herein, the use of silver vanadate, Ag<sub>0.33</sub>V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>, as a cathode material is explored and its detailed displacement/intercalation mechanism is elucidated, encompassing silver, proton, and zinc-ion storage behaviors. Electrochemical behavior, structural analysis, and diffusion barrier calculation techniques are used to delineate cation diffusion pathways. Additionally, 3D electron density mapping is performed to visualize the cation reaction mechanism. The proposed material demonstrates an impressive reversible capacity of about 303 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at a current of 0.1 A g<sup>−1</sup>, along with outstanding cycle retention stability even at high current densities.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modulation of Energy Band Positions in Sb2S3 Thin Films for Enhanced Photovoltaic Performance of FTO/TiO2/Sb2S3/P3HT/Au Solar Cell","authors":"Nithyapremini Gunasekaran, Deepan Chakravarthi Nagarajan, Devaraj Nataraj, Kandasamy Prabakar","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401475","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Antimony sulfide (Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>) has the potential as an absorber material in photovoltaics due to its suitable bandgap and favorable optoelectronic properties. However, its energy band positions are not extensively explored which are essential for effective charge separation and transfer. This study examines the energy band positions of Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> thin films as a function of annealing temperature. Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> thin films are grown by a combination of successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) and chemical bath deposition (CBD) method to enhance the crystallinity, tune the bandgap, and overall quality of Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> films to enhance the photovoltaic performance. Optical bandgap decreases from 2.41 to 1.67 eV from the as-deposited films to annealed at 300 °C due to changes in interatomic distances. Energy band positions of Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> films are measured both by cost-effective electrochemical cyclic voltammetry and Mott–Schottky analysis and validated the findings using ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS). The conductivity of Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> is found to be n-type. Thin-film solar cells are then fabricated by employing Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> as an absorber layer in an FTO/TiO<sub>2</sub>/Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>/P3HT/Au structure, achieving an enhanced power conversion efficiency, increasing from 0.4 to 2.8% after annealing. These findings demonstrate the potential of Sb<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> as a low-cost absorber material for thin-film photovoltaics.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143939056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Review on Minimization of Polysulfide Shuttle Effect of Lithium–Sulfur Batteries by Using Low-Dimensional Carbon Composite as the Sulfur Cathode","authors":"Aishwarya Chalil Suresh, Nagaraju Kottam, Savitha Hosamane","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401451","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000Owing to the high specific energy density in theories, abundance of resources, and adherence to environmental standards, rechargeable lithium–sulfur batteries (LSB) have drawn an increasing amount of interest. However, the weak conductivity of the sulfur and discharge products, the drastic breakdown and migration of the intermediates of lithium polysulfide (LiPSs) leading to shuttle effect, and the enormous volumetric change of sulfur particles upon cycle substantially hinder their practical uses. Due to the considerable capacity diminishing caused by the shuttle impact corrosion of the lithium metal, LSBs are thought to have significant commercial application challenges. Engineering nanomaterials’ surface structures can increase the affinity between the cathode with the LiPSs while also enabling the redox kinetics of the LiPSs, which results in a low level of LiPSs in the electrolyte that can restrict the shuttle effect. Sulfur and carbon materials, when combined, effectively increase the efficiency of active materials, increase the conductive properties of cathode components, and serve as a barrier against polysulfides. In this review, a thorough analysis is provided on low-dimensional carbon materials as cathode, by which the electrode modification technique for limiting the shuttle effect of polysulfide in LSBs and forecast future research trends on the same.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dielectric Barrier Discharge Reactors for Plasma-Assisted CO2 and CH4 Conversion: A Comprehensive Review of Reactor Design, Performance, and Future Prospects","authors":"Md Robayet Ahasan, Md Monir Hossain, Ruigang Wang","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401177","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma is a promising technology for catalysis due to its low-temperature operation, cost-effectiveness, and silent operation. This review comprehensively analyzes the design and operational parameters of DBD plasma reactors for three key catalytic applications: CH<sub>4</sub> conversion, CO<sub>2</sub> splitting, and dry reforming of methane (DRM). While catalyst selection is crucial for achieving desired product selectivity, reactor design and reaction parameters such as discharge power, electrode gap, reactor length, frequency, dielectric material thickness, and feed gas flow rate, significantly influence discharge characteristics and reaction mechanisms. This review also explores the influence of less prominent factors, such as electrode shape and applied voltage waveforms. Additionally, this review addresses the challenges of DBD plasma catalysis, including heat loss, temperature effects on discharge characteristics, and strategies for enhancing overall efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}