Tobias Neumann, Lukas Alexander Dold, Alain Thomas Cerny, Eric Tröster, Michael Günthel, Anna Fischer, Kai Peter Birke, Ingo Krossing, Daniel Biro
{"title":"Towards Sustainable Sulfide-based All-Solid-State-Batteries: An Experimental Investigation of the Challenges and Opportunities using Solid Electrolyte free Silicon Anodes","authors":"Tobias Neumann, Lukas Alexander Dold, Alain Thomas Cerny, Eric Tröster, Michael Günthel, Anna Fischer, Kai Peter Birke, Ingo Krossing, Daniel Biro","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400412","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400412","url":null,"abstract":"Silicon is one of the most promising anode active materials for future high-energy lithium-ion-batteries (LIB). Due to limitations related to volume changes during de-/lithiation, implementation of this material in commonly used liquid electrolyte-based LIB needs to be accompanied by material enhancement strategies such as particle structure engineering. In this work, we showcase the possibility to utilize pure silicon as anode active material in a sulfide electrolyte-based all-solid-state battery (ASSB) using a thin separator layer and LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 cathode. We investigate the integration of both solid electrolyte blended anodes and solid electrolyte free anodes and explore the usage of non-toxic and economically viable solvents suitable for standard atmospheric conditions for the latter. To give an insight into the microstructural changes as well as the lithiation path inside the anode soft X-ray emission and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were performed after the initial lithiation. Using standard electrochemical analysis methods like galvanostatic cycling and impedance spectroscopy, we demonstrate that both anode types exhibit commendable performance as structural distinctions between two-dimensional and three-dimensional interfaces became evident only at high charge rates (8 C).","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"166 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohamed M. Elnagar, Hagar K. Hassan, Ludwig Kibler, Timo Jacob
{"title":"Effect of Chloride Ions on the Electrochemical Performance of Magnesium Metal-Organic-Frameworks-based Semi-Solid Electrolytes.","authors":"Mohamed M. Elnagar, Hagar K. Hassan, Ludwig Kibler, Timo Jacob","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400420","url":null,"abstract":"The majority of research on magnesium (Mg) electrolytes has focused on enhancing reversible Mg deposition, often employing chloride-containing electrolytes. However, there is a notable gap in the literature regarding the influence of chloride ions in semi-solid Mg electrolytes. In this study, we systematically explore the impact of chloride ions on Mg deposition/dissolution on a copper (Cu) anode using a semi-solid electrolyte composed of Mg-based mixed metal-organic frameworks, MgCl2 and Mg(TFSI)2. We separate the Mg deposition/dissolution process from changes in the anode’s surface morphology through cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic cycling. In this respect, the morphological and compositional transformations in the electrolyte and electrode following galvanostatic cycling are meticulously investigated. Initial potential cycling reveals the feasibility of Mg deposition/dissolution on Cu electrodes, albeit with reduced reversibility in subsequent cycles. Extending the upper potential limit to 4.0 V vs. Mg/Mg2+ enhances Mg dissolution, attributed to chloride ions facilitating Cu surface dissolution. Our findings provide insights into optimizing semi-solid electrolytes for advanced Magnesium battery technologies.","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing Li4Ti5O12 Anodes for High-Performance Batteries: Ti3+ Induction via Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition and Dual Carbon/LLZO Coatings","authors":"Mohamed M. Abdelaal, Mohammad Alkhedher","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400482","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202400482","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lithium titanium oxide (LTO) is a promising anode material due to its ability to store lithium through intercalation reactions. However, its electrochemical performance is limited by poor electron conductivity and side reactions with the electrolyte. In this study, plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) is employed to introduce oxygen vacancies and self-doped Ti<sup>3+</sup> into LTO to improve the internal conductivity. Subsequent carbon coating and aluminum-doped lithium lanthanum zirconate garnet (LLZO) layers resulted in a multi-layered composite denoted as LTO−L-<i>x</i>. Morphological analyses using SEM and TEM demonstrated the successful growth of Al-doped LLZO on carbon-coated LTO. Aluminum ions in LLZO cubic structure are crucial for stabilizing the high ionic conductive phase during cooling, as confirmed by X-ray diffraction. The dual coating layers have a significant impact on the rate capability, reducing polarization gaps and enabling higher capacities at various current rates. Long-term cycling tests reveal the robustness of the composite, with LTO−L-1.0 retaining 90.8 % capacity after 4000 cycles at 1.0 A g<sup>−1</sup>. This underscores the sustained high electronic and ionic conductivity facilitated by the dual coating layers. The study contributes to the design of advanced anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, emphasizing the importance of tailored coating strategies to address conductivity and stability challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"7 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Srinidi Badhrinathan, Huidong Dai, Gaind P. Pandey
{"title":"Challenges and Approaches to Designing High-Energy Density Lithium-Sulfur Pouch Cells","authors":"Srinidi Badhrinathan, Huidong Dai, Gaind P. Pandey","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400544","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400544","url":null,"abstract":"Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are of great interest as next-generation energy storage devices in a wide variety of applications, due to their high specific capacity and the environmental abundance of sulfur. However, liquid electrolyte Li-S technology faces several challenges such as polysulfide shuttling, anode corrosion and sluggish cathode kinetics. Practical deployment of Li-S batteries requires evaluation in large-format, high energy density pouch cells. Stringent operating conditions such as high sulfur loading and operating current, low electrolyte amount, and limited anode quantity are required for high energy density pouch cells, which further curtails the electrochemical performance and cycle life. This review aims to provide an understanding of the different failure mechanisms of large-format Li-S pouch cells and formulate key design parameters of Li-S pouch cells that have high capacity, coulombic efficiency and long cycle life. Recent developments in Li-S pouch cells are then discussed, focusing on cathode and electrolyte design for polysulfide immobilization, accelerated sulfur conversion kinetics, and Li anode protection. A review of advanced characterization techniques suitable for Li-S pouch cell studies is also provided. Finally, viewpoints are offered on the remaining challenges and prospects to guide future research in scaling up Li-S technology for real-world applications.","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Javier F. Troncoso, Franco M. Zanotto, Diego E. Galvez-Aranda, Diana Zapata Dominguez, Lucie Denisart, Alejandro A. Franco
{"title":"The ARTISTIC Battery Manufacturing Digitalization Initiative: From Fundamental Research to Industrialization","authors":"Javier F. Troncoso, Franco M. Zanotto, Diego E. Galvez-Aranda, Diana Zapata Dominguez, Lucie Denisart, Alejandro A. Franco","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400385","url":null,"abstract":"Our ARTISTIC project was born in 2018 to improve the efficiency of lithium‐ion battery cell manufacturing process through computational modelling, allowing the research and development of new digital tools to accelerate the optimization of this process. Thanks to the development and use of innovative numerical models, machine learning algorithms and virtual and mixed reality tools, we could significantly advance the understanding of manufacturing/performance battery‐cell performance relationships. However, scientific research by itself is not enough to bring innovations into practical applications for society. The creation of spin‐offs or start‐ups can ease the transition from research to application, since it allows scaling up the research outputs into products or services ready‐to‐use by the customers. In this Concept, we discuss the benefits of this transition, we introduce the research findings obtained in the last years within the framework of our ARTISTIC project, and our actions to move from our research to industrial products.","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142185114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MnO Modified Porous Carbon with Improved Adsorption Capability and Promoted Redox Kinetics in Lithium‐Sulfur Batteries","authors":"Chen Liang, Jiangyan Xue, Zhongkai Wang, Jingjing Xu, Xiaodong Wu","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400413","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400413","url":null,"abstract":"Lithium‐sulfur (Li‐S) batteries are recognized as one of the most promising next‐generation battery systems. However, the severe shuttle effect poses a crucial challenge for its large scale application. Herein, through simple freeze‐drying and subsequently annealing, the MnO was utilized to modify porous carbon and thereby form stable bond order toward lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), thus inhibiting the shuttle effect. Besides, the MnO nanoparticles can increase the reaction sites, accelerate the kinetic conversion of LiPSs, facilitate the formation and decomposition of Li2S during discharging and charging. Benefit from the merits of MnO mentioned above together with the physical confinement derived from porous carbon, the Li‐S battery assembled with S@MnO‐C cathode delivers excellent performance both in rate capacity and long‐cycling, with a high capacity of 555 mAh g‐1 after 200 cycles at 0.3 C. This work broadens the potential and enlightens the strategy for designing efficient cathodes toward Li‐S sulfur batteries.","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142185113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trace‐amount of Water as An Electrolyte Additive for Sodium Metal Electrode","authors":"Long Toan Trinh, Thuan Ngoc Vo, Il Tae Kim","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400354","url":null,"abstract":"The high reactivity of water toward Na metal has raised a concern about keeping the electrolytes extra‐dried. In this work, changes in water concentration in electrolytes (with and without fluoroethylene carbonate) show changes in overpotential and the surface chemistry of Na electrodes. In a symmetric cell test, the cell with pristine electrolyte (1M NaClO4 in ethylene carbonate:propylene carbonate) sustained only 22 cycles before reaching the safety limit (5 V) at 1 mA cm‐2. Meanwhile, controlling the water content (40 ppm) extended the cell’s life by 3.5 times. In fluoroethylene‐carbonate‐containing electrolytes, the optimized water concentration (40 ppm) gave the minimum overpotential (12 mV) after 170 cycles. Ex situ X‐ray photoemission spectroscopy showed that water hydrolyzed fluoroethylene carbonate, which changed the Na electrode’s surface chemistry. The appropriate amount of product (NaF) stabilized the electrodes’ surfaces. Electrical impedance spectroscopy showed that the controlled traces amount of water (40 ppm) always gave the minimum values for resistances. For the pristine electrolytes, the resistances attributed to the charge‐transfer process and the solid‐electrolyte interface layer increased 51 times (from 45 Ω to 2290 Ω) after cycling. Meanwhile, for the optimized sample, the resistances remarkably decreased by 93% (from 264 Ω to 19 Ω) after cycling.","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142185117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Junjie Zheng, Qinpeng Zhu, Jinglin Xian, Kang Liu, Peihua Yang
{"title":"Development Overview and Perspective of Semi‐Solid Flow Batteries","authors":"Junjie Zheng, Qinpeng Zhu, Jinglin Xian, Kang Liu, Peihua Yang","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400500","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400500","url":null,"abstract":"The development of efficient and cost‐effective grid energy storage devices is crucial for advancing the future of renewable energy. Semi‐solid flow batteries, as an emerging energy storage technology, offer significantly higher energy density and lower costs compared to traditional liquid flow batteries. However, the complex interplay between rheology and electrochemistry poses challenges for in‐depth investigation. With a sketch of historical development of semi‐solid flow batteries, this minireview summarizes several key issues, including particle interactions, electron transport, and the sustainability of electrochemical reactions in slurry electrodes. By tracing the technological evolution of semi‐solid flow batteries, we provide a forward‐looking perspective on their potential application in future large‐scale energy storage systems, highlighting their promising role in addressing the challenges of energy transition.","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142185115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MOF Derived Ni‐Cu Double Hydroxide Based Self‐Powered Flexible Asymmetric Supercapacitor Using Onion Scale as an Effective Bio‐Piezoelectric Separator","authors":"Bhanu Bhusan Khatua, Parna Maity, Anirban Maitra, Suparna Ojha, Ankita Mondal, Aswini Bera, Sumanta Bera, Arkapriya Das","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400369","url":null,"abstract":"Modern electronic devices necessitate the utilization of compact, wearable, and flexible substrates capable of simultaneously harvesting and storing energy by merging traditional energy harvesting techniques with storage mechanisms into a singular portable device. Here, we present the fabrication of a low‐cost, sustainable, all‐solid‐state, self‐powered flexible asymmetric supercapacitor (SPASC) device. This device features MOF‐derived nickel‐copper double hydroxide nanosheets coated stainless steel (SS) fabric sheet (NCDH@SS) as the positive electrode, while manganese dioxide decorated activated porous carbon on SS fabric sheet (MnO2‐APC@SS) acts as the negative electrode. The electrodes are isolated by a PVA‐KOH gel electrolyte, while onion scale, a bio‐piezoelectric separator, ensures effective separation. The self‐charging ability of the device is demonstrated through mechanical deformation induced by finger imparting. This rectification‐free SPASC device exhibits remarkable performance, achieving a charge up to ~235.41 mV from the preliminary open circuit voltage of ~20.89 mV within 180 s under ~16.25 N of applied compressive force (charged up to ~214.52 mV). Furthermore, three SPASC devices connected in series can power up various portable electronic devices like wristwatches, calculators, and LEDs upon frequent imparting. Our work thus demonstrates an innovative and advanced approach towards the development of sustainable, flexible, and advanced self‐powered electronics.","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142185116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria José Torres, Jorge Hervas-Ortega, Dr. Beatriz Oraá-Poblete, Dr. Alberto Bernaldo de Quirós, Dr. Ange A. Maurice, Dr. Daniel Perez-Antolin, Dr. Alberto E. Quintero
{"title":"Cover Feature: Membraneless Micro Redox Flow Battery: From Vanadium to Alkaline Quinone (Batteries & Supercaps 9/2024)","authors":"Maria José Torres, Jorge Hervas-Ortega, Dr. Beatriz Oraá-Poblete, Dr. Alberto Bernaldo de Quirós, Dr. Ange A. Maurice, Dr. Daniel Perez-Antolin, Dr. Alberto E. Quintero","doi":"10.1002/batt.202480902","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202480902","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Cover Feature</b> shows a stack of membraneless micro redox flow batteries (μRFB) with details of the single unit of the stack, the vanadium and organic chemistry involved in the operation of the membraneless μRFB as described by D. Perez-Antolin, A. E. Quintero and co-workers in their Research Article (DOI: 10.1002/batt.202400331), as well as the challenge posited for the control of the miscible interface, and the design of the micro reactor for the single unit.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"7 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/batt.202480902","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142165556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}