Zi-xin Qi , Sai-nan Luo , Jia-feng Ruan , Tao Yuan , Yue-peng Pang , Jun-he Yang , Shi-you Zheng
{"title":"Recent advances in producing hollow carbon spheres for use in sodium−sulfur and potassium−sulfur batteries","authors":"Zi-xin Qi , Sai-nan Luo , Jia-feng Ruan , Tao Yuan , Yue-peng Pang , Jun-he Yang , Shi-you Zheng","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60879-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60879-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sodium-sulfur (Na-S) and potassium-sulfur (K-S) batteries for use at room temperature have received widespread attention because of the abundance and low cost of their raw materials and their high energy density. However, their development is restricted by the shuttling of polysulfides, large volume expansion and poor conductivity. To overcome these obstacles, an effective approach is to use carbon-based materials with abundant space for the sulfur that has sulfiphilic sites to immobilize it, and a high electrical conductivity. Hollow carbon spheres (HCSs) with a controllable structure and composition are promising for this purpose. We consider recent progress in optimizing the electrochemical performance of Na-/K-S batteries by using these materials. First, the advantages of HCSs, their synthesis methods, and strategies for preparing HCSs/sulfur composite materials are reviewed. Second, the use of HCSs in Na-/K-S batteries, along with mechanisms underlying the resulting performance improvement, are discussed. Finally, prospects for the further development of HCSs for metal−S batteries are presented.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 824-843"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142533720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jing-hong Li , Yi-bo Zhang , Yi-ran Jia , Chen-xu Yang , Yue Chu , Jun Zhang , Ying Tao , Quan-Hong Yang
{"title":"Progress and challenges in the use of carbon anodes for high-energy and fast-charging sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Jing-hong Li , Yi-bo Zhang , Yi-ran Jia , Chen-xu Yang , Yue Chu , Jun Zhang , Ying Tao , Quan-Hong Yang","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60870-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60870-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are widely recognized as most promising candidates for the next generation of low-cost and high-efficiency energy storage systems. Disordered carbons are the most practical anode materials for SIBs, because of their high reversibility of sodium storage and low sodium intercalation potential. However, current disordered carbon anodes face challenges in the incompatibility of their high plateau capacity and high safety operating voltages, as well as sluggish kinetics of sodium storage, leading to trade-offs in energy density, fast-charging performance, and safety characteristics which severely limit their commercialization. This review focuses on the key factors that restrict the development of carbon anodes in SIBs and analyzes the kinetic behavior of each step in the plateau sodium storage process. The progress in building high-energy and fast-charging SIBs is reviewed from two perspectives: the electrode-electrolyte interface and the microstructural control of the disordered carbon. Critical factors influencing the kinetics of sodium storage and the plateau potential are discussed. Finally, prospects for the development of practical carbon anode materials for SIBs are considered.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 729-742"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guo-hua Li, Jing Wang, Jin-tian Ren, Hong-chen Liu, Jin-xiu Qian, Jia-ting Cheng, Mei-tong Zhao, Fan Yang, Yong-feng Li
{"title":"The effect of the carbon components on the performance of carbon-based transition metal electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction","authors":"Guo-hua Li, Jing Wang, Jin-tian Ren, Hong-chen Liu, Jin-xiu Qian, Jia-ting Cheng, Mei-tong Zhao, Fan Yang, Yong-feng Li","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60880-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60880-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a promising way to produce hydrogen, and the use of non-precious metals with an excellent electrochemical performance is vital for this. Carbon-based transition metal catalysts have high activity and stability, which are important in reducing the cost of hydrogen production and promoting the development of the hydrogen production industry. However, there is a lack of discussion regarding the effect of carbon components on the performance of these electrocatalysts. This review of the literature discusses the choice of the carbon components in these catalysts and their impact on catalytic performance, including electronic structure control by heteroatom doping, morphology adjustment, and the influence of self-supporting materials. It not only analyzes the progress in HER, but also provides guidance for synthesizing high-performance carbon-based transition metal catalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 946-972"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142533725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Porous silicon/carbon composites as anodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Zhen-Yu Tian , Ya-fei Wang , Xin Qin , Ulugbek Shaislamov , Mirabbos Hojamberdiev , Tong-hui Zheng , Shuo Dong , Xing-hao Zhang , De-bin Kong , Lin-jie Zhi","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60850-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60850-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Silicon anodes are promising for use in lithium-ion batteries. However, their practical application is severely limited by their large volume expansion leading to irreversible material fracture and electrical disconnects. This study proposes a new top-down strategy for preparing microsize porous silicon and introduces polyacrylonitrile (PAN) for a nitrogen-doped carbon coating, which is designed to maintain the internal pore volume and lower the expansion of the anode during lithiation and delithiation. We then explore the effect of temperature on the evolution of the structure of PAN and the electrochemical behavior of the composite electrode. After treatment at 400 -, the PAN coating retains a high nitrogen content of 11.35%, confirming the presence of C―N and C―O bonds that improve the ionic-electronic transport properties. This treatment not only results in a more intact carbon layer structure, but also introduces carbon defects, and produces a material that has remarkable stable cycling even at high rates. When cycled at 4 A g<sup>−1</sup>, the anode had a specific capacity of 857.6 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> even after 200 cycles, demonstrating great potential for high-capacity energy storage applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 992-1002"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142533727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bao-yi Mu , Chun-lei Chi , Xin-hou Yang , Chao Huangfu , Bin Qi , Guan-wen Wang , Zhi-yuan Li , Lei Song , Tong Wei , Zhuang-jun Fan
{"title":"A review of hard carbon anodes for rechargeable sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Bao-yi Mu , Chun-lei Chi , Xin-hou Yang , Chao Huangfu , Bin Qi , Guan-wen Wang , Zhi-yuan Li , Lei Song , Tong Wei , Zhuang-jun Fan","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60884-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60884-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hard carbons (HCs) are recognized as potential anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) because of their low cost, environmental friendliness, and the abundance of their precursors. The presence of graphitic domains, numerous pores, and disordered carbon layers in HCs plays a significant role in determining their sodium storage ability, but these structural features depend on the precursor used. The influence of functional groups, including heteroatoms and oxygen-containing groups, and the microstructure of the precursor on the physical and electrochemical properties of the HC produced are evaluated, and the effects of carbonization conditions (carbonization temperature, heating rate and atmosphere) are also discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 796-823"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142533719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuan Jing , Han-qing Liu , Feng Zhou , Fang-na Dai , Zhong-shuai Wu
{"title":"Design, progress and challenges of 3D carbon-based thermally conductive networks","authors":"Yuan Jing , Han-qing Liu , Feng Zhou , Fang-na Dai , Zhong-shuai Wu","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60887-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60887-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The advent of the 5G era has stimulated the rapid development of high power electronics with dense integration. Three-dimensional (3D) thermally conductive networks, possessing high thermal and electrical conductivities and many different structures, are regarded as key materials to improve the performance of electronic devices. We provide a critical overview of carbon-based 3D thermally conductive networks, emphasizing their preparation-structure-property relationships and their applications in different scenarios. A detailed discussion of the microscopic principles of thermal conductivity is provided, which is crucial for increasing it. This is followed by an in-depth account of the construction of 3D networks using different carbon materials, such as graphene, carbon foam, and carbon nanotubes. Techniques for the assembly of two-dimensional graphene into 3D networks and their effects on thermal conductivity are emphasized. Finally, the existing challenges and future prospects for 3D carbon-based thermally conductive networks are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 844-871"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142533721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qing-shan Zhao , Qin-lian Liu , Yi-wen Li , Tian Ji , Yu-yue Yao , Yi-kun Zhao , Wei Deng , Han Hu , Ming-bo Wu
{"title":"The potassium storage performance of carbon nanosheets derived from heavy oils","authors":"Qing-shan Zhao , Qin-lian Liu , Yi-wen Li , Tian Ji , Yu-yue Yao , Yi-kun Zhao , Wei Deng , Han Hu , Ming-bo Wu","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60875-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60875-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As by-products of petroleum refining, heavy oils are characterized by a high carbon content, low cost and great variability, making them competitive precursors for the anodes of potassium ion batteries (PIBs). However, the relationship between heavy oil composition and potassium storage performance remains unclear. Using heavy oils containing distinct chemical groups as the carbon source, namely fluid catalytic cracking slurry (FCCS), petroleum asphalt (PA) and deoiled asphalt (DOA), three carbon nanosheets (CNS) were prepared through a molten salt method, and used as the anodes for PIBs. The composition of the heavy oil determines the lamellar thicknesses, sp<sup>3</sup>-C/sp<sup>2</sup>-C ratio and defect concentration, thereby affecting the potassium storage performance. The high content of aromatic hydrocarbons and moderate amount of heavy component moieties in FCCS produce carbon nanosheets (CNS-FCCS) that have a smaller layer thickness, larger interlayer spacing (0.372 nm), and increased number of folds than in CNS derived from the other three precursors. These features give it faster charge/ion transfer, more potassium storage sites and better reaction kinetics. CNS-FCCS has a remarkable K<sup>+</sup> storage capacity (248.7 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 100 cycles at 0.1 A g<sup>−1</sup>), long cycle lifespan (190.8 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 800 cycles at 1.0 A g<sup>−1</sup>) and excellent rate capability, ranking it among the best materials for this application. This work sheds light on the influence of heavy oil composition on carbon structure and electrochemical performance, and provides guidance for the design and development of advanced heavy oil-derived carbon electrodes for PIBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 1003-1014"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142533728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Syed Ali Riza , Ri-gan Xu, Qi Liu , Muhammad Hassan, Qiang Yang, Dao-bin Mu, Li Li, Feng Wu, Ren-jie Chen
{"title":"A review of anode materials for sodium ion batteries","authors":"Syed Ali Riza , Ri-gan Xu, Qi Liu , Muhammad Hassan, Qiang Yang, Dao-bin Mu, Li Li, Feng Wu, Ren-jie Chen","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60886-3","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60886-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are used in electric vehicles and portable smart devices, but lithium resources are dwindling and there is an increasing demand which has to be catered for. Sodium ion batteries (SIBs), which are less costly, are a promising replacement for LIBs because of the abundant natural reserves of sodium. The anode of a SIB is a necessary component of the battery but is less understood than the cathode. This review outlines the development of various types of anodes, including carbon-based, metallic and organic, which operate using different reaction mechanisms such as intercalation, alloying and conversion, and considers their challenges and prospects. Strategies for modifying their structures by doping and coating, and also modifying the solid electrolyte interface are discussed. In addition, this review also discusses the challenges encountered by the anode of SIBs and the solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 743-769"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A review of the carbon coating of the silicon anode in high-performance lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Ze-yu Xu, Hai-bo Shao, Jian-ming Wang","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60871-1","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60871-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the development of rechargeable lithium ion batteries (LIBs), silicon anodes have attracted much attention because of their extremely high theoretical capacity, relatively low Li-insertion voltage and the availability of silicon resources. However, their large volume expansion and fragile solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film hinder their commercial application. To solve these problems, Si has been combined with various carbon materials to increase their structural stability and improve their interface properties. The use of different carbon materials, such as amorphous carbon and graphite, as three-dimensional (3D) protective anode coatings that help buffer mechanical strain and isolate the electrolyte is detailed, and novel methods for applying the coatings are outlined. However, carbon materials used as a protective layer still have some disadvantages, necessitating their modification. Recent developments have focused on modifying the protective carbon shells, and substitutes for the carbon have been suggested.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 896-917"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142533723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jun-hui Luo , Hao-ming Xiao , Jun Peng , Fu-jian Wang , Xian-you Luo , Yong Chen
{"title":"Research progress on carbon-based zinc-ion capacitors","authors":"Jun-hui Luo , Hao-ming Xiao , Jun Peng , Fu-jian Wang , Xian-you Luo , Yong Chen","doi":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60881-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1872-5805(24)60881-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Zinc-ion capacitors (ZICs), which consist of a capacitor-type electrode and a battery-type electrode, not only possess the high power density of supercapacitors and the high energy density of batteries, but also have other advantages such as abundant resources, high safety and environmental friendliness. However, they still face problems such as insufficient specific capacitance, a short cycling life, and narrow operating voltage and temperature ranges, which are hindering their practical use. We provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental theory of carbon-based ZICs and summarize recent research progress from three perspectives: the carbon cathode, electrolyte and zinc anode. The influence of the structure and surface chemical properties of the carbon materials on the capacitive performance of ZICs is considered together with theoretical guidance for advancing their development and practical use.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19719,"journal":{"name":"New Carbon Materials","volume":"39 5","pages":"Pages 918-945"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142533724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}