{"title":"Back Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 9, September 2024","authors":"Qi Lai, Bincen Yin, Yu Dou, Qing Zhang, Yunhai Zhu, Yingkui Yang","doi":"10.1002/cey2.660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b><i>Back cover image</i></b>: To achieve high-performance practical batteries, synergistically engineering intrinsic defects and heterostructures of metal oxide electrodes is highly desirable but remains challenging. In article number cey2.517, Yang <i>et al.</i> report on the crafting of hierarchically-electrospun carbon nanofibers integrated with oxygen vacancies-enriched V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanosheets. Accordingly, the as-fabricated V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> anode shows high reversible capacity, superior rate capability, and long cycling stability. An all-electrospun full-battery with an electrospun V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> cathode and an electrospun polyimide separator is further assembled that delivers an impressive energy density at the high power density.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"6 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.660","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142359949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carbon EnergyPub Date : 2024-09-30DOI: 10.1002/cey2.659
Vaiyapuri Soundharrajan, Sungjin Kim, Subramanian Nithiananth, Muhammad H. Alfaruqi, JunJi Piao, Duong Tung Pham, Vinod Mathew, Sang A. Han, Jung Ho Kim, Jaekook Kim
{"title":"Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 9, September 2024","authors":"Vaiyapuri Soundharrajan, Sungjin Kim, Subramanian Nithiananth, Muhammad H. Alfaruqi, JunJi Piao, Duong Tung Pham, Vinod Mathew, Sang A. Han, Jung Ho Kim, Jaekook Kim","doi":"10.1002/cey2.659","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.659","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b><i>Front cover image</i></b>: The cover picture shows the selection and theoretical validation of transition metal ions for constructing a new class of cathode material, Na<sub>3</sub>VFe<sub>0.5</sub>Ti<sub>0.5</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>/C, with NASICON-type structure for SIBs. The combination of V, Fe and Ti elements allows Na<sup>+</sup> ions to mobile without stress in the cathode, which results in stable electrochemical characteristics. In article number https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.551, <i><b>Soundharrajan</b></i> et al.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"6 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.659","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142360026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Heteroatom-induced tensile strain in copper lattice boosts CO2 electroreduction toward multi-carbon products","authors":"Zhiyang Zhai, Deliang Li, Xin Lu, Huizhu Cai, Qi Hu, Hengpan Yang, Chuanxin He","doi":"10.1002/cey2.648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.648","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Strain engineering on metal-based catalysts has been utilized as an efficacious strategy to regulate the mechanism and pathways in various electrocatalytic reactions. However, controlling strain and establishing the strain-activity relationship still remain significant challenges. Herein, three different and continuous tensile strains (CuPd-1.90%, CuAu-3.37%, and CuAg-4.33%) are successfully induced by introducing heteroatoms with different atomic radius. The catalytic performances of CuPd-1.90%, CuAu-3.37%, and CuAg-4.33% display a positive correlation against tensile strains in electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction (CO<sub>2</sub>RR). Specifically, CuAg-4.33% exhibits superior catalytic performance with a 77.9% Faradaic efficiency of multi-carbon products at −300 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> current density, significantly higher than those of pristine Cu (Cu-0%). Theoretical calculations and in situ spectroscopies verify that tensile strain can affect the d-band center of Cu, thereby altering the binding energy of *CO intermediates and Gibbs free energies of the C–C coupling procedure. This work might highlight a new method for precisely regulating the lattice strain of metallic catalysts in different electrocatalytic reactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"6 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.648","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143253523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Scientific challenges faced by Mn-based layered oxide cathodes with anionic redox for sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Chao Zheng, Shengnan He, Jiantuo Gan, Zhijun Wu, Liaona She, Yong Gao, YaXiong Yang, Jiatao Lou, Zhijin Ju, Hongge Pan","doi":"10.1002/cey2.605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cey2.605","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the realm of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), Mn-based layered oxide cathodes have garnered considerable attention owing to their anionic redox reactions (ARRs). Compared to other types of popular sodium-ion cathodes, Mn-based layered oxide cathodes with ARRs exhibit outstanding specific capacity and energy density, making them promising for SIB applications. However, these cathodes still face some scientific challenges that need to be addressed. This review systematically summarizes the composition, structure, oxygen-redox mechanism, and performance of various types of Mn-based cathodes with ARRs, as well as the main scientific challenges they face, including sluggish ion diffusion, cationic migration, O<sub>2</sub> release, and element dissolution. Currently, to resolve these challenges, efforts mainly focus on six aspects: synthesis methods, structural design, doped modification, electrolyte design, and surface engineering. Finally, this review provides new insights for future direction, encompassing both fundamental research, such as novel cathode types, interface optimization, and interdisciplinary research, and considerations from an industrialization perspective, including scalability, stability, and safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.605","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143119944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carbon EnergyPub Date : 2024-09-19DOI: 10.1002/cey2.545
Federica Valentini, Amalia M. Grigoras, Luigi Vaccaro, Loredana Latterini
{"title":"Sustainable nitrogen photofixation: Considerations on the state of the art of non critical carbon materials","authors":"Federica Valentini, Amalia M. Grigoras, Luigi Vaccaro, Loredana Latterini","doi":"10.1002/cey2.545","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cey2.545","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The achievement of a carbon-neutral energy economy is nowadays mandatory to face global warming and the current energy crisis. To mitigate the present and future environmental issues, replacing fossil feedstocks with renewable sources is of primary importance, aiming to meet future generations' demands for energy and commodities. In light of this, the revamp of the ammonia synthesis, which today consumes almost 2% of the energy globally produced, gained increasing interest. The ammonia generation by reacting air and water and using sunlight as an inexhaustible source of energy is the closest approach to the ideal situation for zero-carbon energy and chemical production. To promote solar-to-ammonia production, the photocatalyst plays a crucial role. However, for large-scale implementation and long-term utilization, the selection of noncritical raw materials in catalyst preparation is central aiming at resource security. In this context, herein are reviewed different strategies developed to improve the photocatalytic performances of carbon-based materials. The introduction of vacancies and surface doping are discussed as valuable approaches to enhance the photocatalytic activity in the nitrogen fixation reactions, as well as the construction of heterojunctions to finely tune the electronic properties of carbon-based materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"6 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.545","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142260171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"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":"Two-dimensional carbonitride MXenes: From synthesis to properties and applications","authors":"Weiwei Zhang, Shibo Li, Xiachen Fan, Xuejin Zhang, Shukai Fan, Guoping Bei","doi":"10.1002/cey2.609","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cey2.609","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Carbonitride MXenes, such as Ti<sub>3</sub>CNT<sub><i>x</i></sub>, Ti<sub>2</sub>C<sub>0.5</sub>N<sub>0.5</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub>, and Ti<sub>4</sub>(C<sub>0.2</sub>N<sub>0.8</sub>)<sub>3</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub>, have attracted much interest in the large family of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials. Like their carbide MXene counterparts, the nanolayered structure and functional groups endow carbonitride MXenes with an attractive combination of physical and chemical properties. More interestingly, the replacement of C by N changes the lattice parameters and electron distribution of carbonitride MXenes due to the greater electronegativity of N as compared to C, thus resulting in significantly enhanced functional properties. This paper reviews the development of carbonitride MXenes, the preparation of 2D carbonitride MXenes, and the current understanding of the microstructure, electronic structure, and functional properties of carbonitride MXenes. In addition, applications, especially in energy storage, sensors, catalysts, electromagnetic wave shielding and absorption, fillers, and environmental and biomedical fields, are summarized. Finally, their current limitations and future opportunities are presented.</p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"6 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.609","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carbon EnergyPub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1002/cey2.628
Junyu Hou, Tianke Zhu, Gang Wang, Rongrong Cheacharoen, Wu Sun, Xingyu Lei, Qunyao Yuan, Dalin Sun, Jie Zhao
{"title":"Composite electrolytes and interface designs for progressive solid-state sodium batteries","authors":"Junyu Hou, Tianke Zhu, Gang Wang, Rongrong Cheacharoen, Wu Sun, Xingyu Lei, Qunyao Yuan, Dalin Sun, Jie Zhao","doi":"10.1002/cey2.628","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cey2.628","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Solid-state sodium batteries (SSSBs) are poised to replace lithium-ion batteries as viable alternatives for energy storage systems owing to their high safety and reliability, abundance of raw material, and low costs. However, as the core constituent of SSSBs, solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) with low ionic conductivities at room temperature (RT) and unstable interfaces with electrodes hinder the development of SSSBs. Recently, composite SSEs (CSSEs), which inherit the desirable properties of two phases, high RT ionic conductivity, and high interfacial stability, have emerged as viable alternatives; however, their governing mechanism remains unclear. In this review, we summarize the recent research progress of CSSEs, classified into inorganic–inorganic, polymer–polymer, and inorganic–polymer types, and discuss their structure–property relationship in detail. Moreover, the CSSE–electrode interface issues and effective strategies to promote intimate and stable interfaces are summarized. Finally, the trends in the design of CSSEs and CSSE–electrode interfaces are presented, along with the future development prospects of high-performance SSSBs.</p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"6 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.628","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142226733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carbon EnergyPub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1002/cey2.610
Jaeik Kim, Seungwoo Lee, Jeongheon Kim, Joonhyeok Park, Hyungjun Lee, Jiseok Kwon, Seho Sun, Junghyun Choi, Ungyu Paik, Taeseup Song
{"title":"Regulating Li electrodeposition by constructing Cu–Sn nanotube thin layer for reliable and robust anode-free all-solid-state batteries","authors":"Jaeik Kim, Seungwoo Lee, Jeongheon Kim, Joonhyeok Park, Hyungjun Lee, Jiseok Kwon, Seho Sun, Junghyun Choi, Ungyu Paik, Taeseup Song","doi":"10.1002/cey2.610","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cey2.610","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Anode-free all-solid-state batteries (AF-ASSBs) have received significant attention as a next-generation battery system due to their high energy density and safety. However, this system still faces challenges, such as poor Coulombic efficiency and short-circuiting caused by Li dendrite growth. In this study, the AF-ASSBs are demonstrated with reliable and robust electrochemical properties by employing Cu–Sn nanotube (NT) thin layer (~1 µm) on the Cu current collector for regulating Li electrodeposition. Li<sub><i>x</i></sub>Sn phases with high Li-ion diffusivity in the lithiated Cu–Sn NT layer enable facile Li diffusion along with its one-dimensional hollow geometry. The unique structure, in which Li electrodeposition takes place between the Cu–Sn NT layer and the current collector by the Coble creep mechanism, improves cell durability by preventing solid electrolyte (SE) decomposition and Li dendrite growth. Furthermore, the large surface area of the Cu–Sn NT layer ensures close contact with the SE layer, leading to a reduced lithiation overpotential compared to that of a flat Cu–Sn layer. The Cu–Sn NT layer also maintains its structural integrity owing to its high mechanical properties and porous nature, which could further alleviate the mechanical stress. The LiNi<sub>0.8</sub>Co<sub>0.1</sub>Mn<sub>0.1</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NCM)|SE|Cu–Sn NT@Cu cell with a practical capacity of 2.9 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup> exhibits 83.8% cycle retention after 150 cycles and an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.85% at room temperature. It also demonstrates a critical current density 4.5 times higher compared to the NCM|SE|Cu cell.</p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"6 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.610","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carbon EnergyPub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1002/cey2.604
Hongqing Hao, Rui Tan, Chunchun Ye, Chee Tong John Low
{"title":"Carbon-coated current collectors in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors: Materials, manufacture and applications","authors":"Hongqing Hao, Rui Tan, Chunchun Ye, Chee Tong John Low","doi":"10.1002/cey2.604","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cey2.604","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The current collector is a crucial component in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitor setups, responsible for gathering electrons from electrode materials and directing them into the external circuit. However, as battery systems evolve and the demand for higher energy density increases, the limitations of traditional current collectors, such as high contact resistance and low corrosion resistance, have become increasingly evident. This review investigates the functions and challenges associated with current collectors in modern battery and supercapacitor systems, with a particular focus on using carbon coating methods to enhance their performance. Surface coating, known for its simplicity and wide applicability, emerges as a promising solution to address these challenges. The review provides a comprehensive overview of carbon-coated current collectors across various types of metal and nonmetal substrates in lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, including a comparative analysis of coating materials and techniques. It also discusses methods for manufacturing carbon-coated current collectors and their practical implications for the industry. Furthermore, the review explores prospects and opportunities, highlighting the development of next-generation high-performance coatings and emphasizing the importance of advanced current collectors in optimizing energy device performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"6 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.604","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carbon EnergyPub Date : 2024-09-06DOI: 10.1002/cey2.600
Anbang Lu, Fei Wang, Zhendong Liu, Yuchen Wang, Yue Gu, Shuang Wang, Chong Ye, Quanbing Liu, Chengzhi Zhang, Jun Tan
{"title":"Metal chloride-graphite intercalation compounds for rechargeable metal-ion batteries","authors":"Anbang Lu, Fei Wang, Zhendong Liu, Yuchen Wang, Yue Gu, Shuang Wang, Chong Ye, Quanbing Liu, Chengzhi Zhang, Jun Tan","doi":"10.1002/cey2.600","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cey2.600","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The typical metal chloride-graphite intercalation compounds (MC-GICs) inherit intercalation capacity, high charge conductivity, and high tap density from graphite, and these are considered as one of the promising alternatives of graphite anode in rechargeable metal-ion batteries (MIBs). Notably, the special interlayer decoupling effects and the introduction of extra conversion capacity by metal chloride could greatly break the capacity limitation of graphite anodes and achieve higher energy density in MIBs. The optimization of both graphite host and metal chloride species with specific structures endows MC-GICs with design feasibility for different application requirements of different MIBs, such as several times the actual capacity compared to graphite anodes, rapid migration of large carriers, and other properties. Herein, a brief review has been provided with the latest understanding of conductivity characteristics and energy storage mechanisms of MC-GICs and their interesting performance features of full potential application in rechargeable MIBs. Based on the existing research of MC-GICs, necessary improvements and prospects in the near future have been put forward.</p>","PeriodicalId":33706,"journal":{"name":"Carbon Energy","volume":"6 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cey2.600","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142211831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}