Wenchong Ding, Zhongqiang Ye, Zhifeng Huang, Hai Hu, Li Liu
{"title":"Unlocking the High Rate Performance of Na0.44MnO2 with a Boron Doping Strategy","authors":"Wenchong Ding, Zhongqiang Ye, Zhifeng Huang, Hai Hu, Li Liu","doi":"10.1002/batt.202500029","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202500029","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As the cathode material of sodium-ion battery, sodium manganese oxide has attracted considerable critical attention due to its abundant resources and low cost. However, due to the disproportionation of manganese, sodium manganese oxide often suffers from significant capacity degradation and low rate performance, which hinders its practical application. Here, the electrochemical performance of Na<sub>0.44</sub>MnO<sub>2</sub> is significantly improved by an appropriate amount of B doping. The Na<sub>0.44</sub>Mn<sub>0.95</sub>B<sub>0.05</sub>O<sub>2</sub> shows outstanding rate capability and excellent cycle performance, which could deliver a capacity of 61.0 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 60 C and a capacity retention of 84.7% for 400 cycles at 30 C. B doping could effectively improve the electronic/ionic conductivity of Na<sub>0.44</sub>MnO<sub>2</sub>, which has been demonstrated.</p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144935389","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}
Nomnotho Jiyane, Carla Santana Santos, Igor Echevarria Poza, Mario Palacios Corella, Muhammad Adib Abdillah Mahbub, Gimena Marin-Tajadura, Thomas Quast, Maria Ibáñez, Edgar Ventosa, Wolfgang Schuhmann
{"title":"Cover Feature: Recessed Microelectrodes as a Platform to Investigate the Intrinsic Redox Process of Prussian Blue Analogs for Energy Storage Application (Batteries & Supercaps 3/2025)","authors":"Nomnotho Jiyane, Carla Santana Santos, Igor Echevarria Poza, Mario Palacios Corella, Muhammad Adib Abdillah Mahbub, Gimena Marin-Tajadura, Thomas Quast, Maria Ibáñez, Edgar Ventosa, Wolfgang Schuhmann","doi":"10.1002/batt.202580302","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202580302","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Cover Feature</b> shows how recessed microelectrodes were employed as a versatile binder-free platform to investigate the electrochemical performance of Prussian Blue analogues (PBA), a class of promising battery materials, concerning capacity in varying aqueous electrolytes. To corroborate the micro-electrochemical findings, both ex-situ and operando chemical characterizations were conducted, offering complementary insights into the structural and chemical evolution of the PBA material during electrochemical cycling. More information can be found in the Research Article by W. Schuhmann and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/batt.202400743).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/batt.202580302","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143633071","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}
Talia Echeverria, Francesco Bernasconi, Paweł P. Ziemiański, David Reber
{"title":"Cover Picture: Impact of Thermal Electrode Activation on Electrocatalyst Performance in KCrPDTA/K4Fe(CN)6 Flow Batteries (Batteries & Supercaps 3/2025)","authors":"Talia Echeverria, Francesco Bernasconi, Paweł P. Ziemiański, David Reber","doi":"10.1002/batt.202580301","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202580301","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The Front Cover</b> highlights a study that explored how carbon electrode modifications and bismuth deposition affect performance in KCrPDTA/K<sub>4</sub>Fe(CN)<sub>6</sub> flow batteries. Larger bismuth deposits that form on thermally activated electrodes reduce the Coulombic efficiency due to enhanced hydrogen evolution, whereas smaller deposits improve the overall efficiency. These findings highlight the importance of controlling catalyst morphology to balance power output and cell longevity. More information can be found in the Research Article by D. Reber and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/batt.202400696).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/batt.202580301","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143633070","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}
{"title":"Increasing Redox Potential of Pyromellitic Diimide by Chemical Modifications: Toward High-Voltage Organic Positive Electrode for Lithium Battery","authors":"Valentin Gouget, Pierre-Alain Bayle, Amélie Kochem, Nicolas Leconte, Laurent Bernard, Lionel Picard, Thibaut Gutel","doi":"10.1002/batt.202500008","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202500008","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lithium batteries are considered as the most promising electricity storage solution to support the energy transition but still suffer for cost and sustainable issues related to the use of transition metal-based electrode materials. Due to their reduced environmental footprint and low cost, organic active materials such as carbonyl family (quinone, anhydride, diimide) are some interesting candidates to replace them but electrochemical performances in particular redox potential have to be increased in order to become a viable alternative. Here benefiting from tunability of organic structure and guided by rational design rules based on Hammett theory, new strategies are proposed to increase the redox potential of molecular diimide by introducing electron-withdrawing groups such as bromine, cyano, or nitro groups. This work can be considered as a first step to develop some competitive positive electrodes materials based on organic molecules or polymers using diimide derivatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/batt.202500008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144935462","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}
Huiying Zhang, Dongsen Wu, Fanghua Ning, Yiming Guo, Jingwen Dai, Zhuo Sun, Xiaoyu Liu, Shigang Lu, Jin Yi
{"title":"First-Principles Insights into the Role of Coordination Polyhedron Size on Mn Ion Migration within Li2-xMnO3 Layered Cathode Material","authors":"Huiying Zhang, Dongsen Wu, Fanghua Ning, Yiming Guo, Jingwen Dai, Zhuo Sun, Xiaoyu Liu, Shigang Lu, Jin Yi","doi":"10.1002/batt.202500044","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202500044","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Li-rich cathode materials are promising cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. However, the Mn ion migration in Li-rich cathode materials during charge–discharge cycles significantly impedes their practical application. In this study, a systematical investigation has been carried out to reveal the Mn ion migration mechanisms in Li<sub>2</sub><sub>-<i>x</i></sub>MnO<sub>3</sub> by using first-principles calculations. It is found that the Mn migration energy increases with increasing Li<sup>+</sup> extraction from Li<sub>2</sub>MnO<sub>3</sub>. Conversely, the Li<sub>Mn</sub> anti-site formation energy declines with the extraction of more Li<sup>+</sup> from Li<sub>2</sub>MnO<sub>3</sub>. The migration energy decreases under the tensile strain along the c- and b-axes. Further investigations reveal that the Mn ion migration energy is determined by MnO<sub>6</sub> coordination polyhedron. Specifically, a larger MnO<sub>6</sub> coordination polyhedron volume would result in lower migration energy, highlighting the coordination polyhedron size as a pivotal factor in the suppression of Mn ion migration. This study offers an in-depth understanding of transition metal ion migration phenomena, providing theoretical guidance for devising strategies to mitigate Mn migration in Li-rich materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144935461","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":"Solvation Structures in Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium-Based Batteries","authors":"Tao Chen, Yuncong Liu, Chao Wang","doi":"10.1002/batt.202500006","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202500006","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have gained widespread attention due to their potential applications in energy storage and conversion devices. The solvation structure, which refers to the interactions between polymers and ions in the electrolyte, plays a crucial role in the electrochemical performance of the electrolyte. This review summarizes the latest research progress in the solvation structures of SPEs, including their impact on ion conductivity, mechanical property, and interfacial stability. First, the characteristics of solvation structures in SPEs are introduced, and they are compared with those in the liquid state. Then, some characterization techniques of solvation structures are listed, such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Subsequently, the influence of solvation structure on the performance of SPEs is analyzed, and the strategies for optimizing solvation structures through molecular design are discussed. Finally, future research directions are proposed aimed at developing high-performance SPEs by gaining a deeper understanding of solvation structures to meet the growing demands.</p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144935500","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}
Yuliia Kravets, Yanan Sun, Hui Wang, Philipp Adelhelm
{"title":"Role of Silicon as Structural Stabilizer and Redox-Active Element in Multicomponent (Sn, Sb, Fe, Si) Alloy Electrodes for Na-Ion Batteries","authors":"Yuliia Kravets, Yanan Sun, Hui Wang, Philipp Adelhelm","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400690","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202400690","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Metal alloys are attractive electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) thanks to their high theoretical capacities. Because of its good availability and promising use in Li-ion batteries, silicon is also interesting for SIBs. However, so far its use has not been very successful because formation of the NaSi phase (954 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>) is kinetically unfavorable. Here, the role of Si in multicomponent alloys composed of redox-active metals tin (Sn), antimony (Sb), and redox-inactive iron (Fe) is investigated. The composites are prepared by high-energy ball milling. The resulting particles and agglomerates are typically in the lower μm range (0.5–10 μm) and contain, depending on the composition, the different metals and the intermetallic phases SnSb, FeSn, FeSn<sub>2</sub>, FeSi and FeSi<sub>2</sub>. It is found that Si remains electrochemically inactive irrespective of its chemical state, but still provides some benefits. Similar to Fe, Si acts as a structural stabilizer for composite electrodes. Excellent rate capability is demonstrated by the Sn:Si:Fe alloy, while the highest capacity and long-term stability are found for the Sn:Sb:Si (2:2:1) alloy. The stabilizing effect of Si (and Fe) is observed through operando electrochemical dilatometry, which shows a much smaller degree of electrode breathing compared to the Si/Fe-free electrode.</p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/batt.202400690","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339304","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}
{"title":"Group IVA Alloy Anodes for Sodium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries: Electrochemistry, Mechanics, and Kinetics","authors":"Jia Zhang, Tianye Zheng","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400823","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202400823","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are perhaps the most promising technology currently to fulfill the requirements of large-scale energy storage. Unlike lithium, sodium (Na) source is cost-effective, abundant, and geographically evenly distributed. While hard carbon remains the benchmark anode material in SIBs, its specific capacity is limited by adsorption-intercalation chemistry, necessitating the exploration of new alternatives to meet the increasing energy demands. Group IVA alloy elements exhibit interesting sodium storage capabilities with significantly higher specific capacities. This work systematically reviews the electrochemistry, mechanics, and kinetics of silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn), and lead (Pb) in various SIB systems, highlighting the key points of each element: (1) Si is electrochemically inactive to Na though theoretical calculations suggest the existence of Na−Si intermetallic compounds; (2) the formation of Na−Ge phases beyond 1 : 1 atomic stoichiometry is kinetically limited; (3) the high impedance of Na−Sn phases lead to a series of charge transfer issues; (4) Pb-based anodes should not be fully eliminated from the future roadmap due to the promising cycling performances and mature recycling efforts. Collectively, this review sets a comprehensive foundation for researchers investigating alloy-type anodes for SIBs.</p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/batt.202400823","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144935409","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}
Tassadit Ouaneche, Lorenzo Stievano, François Rabuel, Arash Jamali, Claude Guéry, Laure Monconduit, Moulay Tahar Sougrati, Nadir Recham
{"title":"Revitamize LFP! Ascorbic Acid-Assisted Direct Regeneration of Spent LiFePO4 for Li-Ion Batteries","authors":"Tassadit Ouaneche, Lorenzo Stievano, François Rabuel, Arash Jamali, Claude Guéry, Laure Monconduit, Moulay Tahar Sougrati, Nadir Recham","doi":"10.1002/batt.202400765","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202400765","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), primarily driven by the expanding electric vehicle market and the growing need for efficient energy storage, presents both significant opportunities and challenges. The efficient and cost-effective regeneration of spent LIBs is crucial to minimizing environmental impact and fostering a true circular economy for battery materials. Herein, an innovative one-step lithiation process is introduced for spent LiFePO<sub>4</sub> cathodes, conducted in aqueous solution under ambient conditions. This method utilizes readily available and low-cost reagents, including a lithium source and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as a green reducing agent, offering a substantial advantage over traditional techniques that require harsh conditions and complex setups. The lithiation reaction proceeds rapidly, producing pure and fully regenerated LFP. This environmentally friendly process was successfully demonstrated at the scale of 18650 cells with electrodes composed entirely of recycled LFP. These cells exhibit excellent electrochemical performance, even after 1000 cycles at 1C rate, comparable to those made with pristine LFP. By providing a sustainable, cost-effective, and easily scalable solution for LFP cathode regeneration, the approach supports the closure of the materials loop, contributing to the sustainable management of LIBs and advancing the shift toward a circular economy.</p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/batt.202400765","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144809256","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}
{"title":"An Intrinsically Antifreezing and Self-Adhesive Hydrogel Electrolyte for Flexible Zinc Ion Hybrid Capacitors","authors":"Zenghao Li, Yujing Sheng, Xingfa Gao, Yuzhen Huang, Zhenzhong Han, Ruliang Zhang, Yinglun Sun","doi":"10.1002/batt.202500026","DOIUrl":"10.1002/batt.202500026","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Flexible zinc ion hybrid capacitors (ZIHCs) have attracted extensive research interest by virtue of their high safety and low cost. However, their low-temperature application remains limited due to the freeze of hydrogel electrolytes. Herein, we prepared an intrinsiclly antifreezing amphiphilic copolymer hydrogel based on hydrophilic monomer 2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate and hydrophobic monomer 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H perfluorooctyl methacrylate. Thanks to the hydrogen bond destruction effect of the hydrophilic units and the nano-confinement effect of the hydrophobic units, the hydrogel exhibited a freezing point as low as −30 °C, which was significantly lower than that of hydrogel prepared using pure hydrophilic monomers. In addition, the hydrogel also showed excellent adhesion performance, which contributed to the assembly of device and prevented layer-to-layer slippage during the device use. By soaking the hydrogel in Zn(ClO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub> solution to serve as the electrolyte of the ZIHC, the device achieved excellent electrochemical performance at −50 °C. This work provides a new path for the design of antifreeze hydrogel electrolytes for ZIHCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":132,"journal":{"name":"Batteries & Supercaps","volume":"8 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144935405","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}