Slawomir Walkowiak, Marek Baraniak, Marcin Wachsmann, Grzegorz Lota
{"title":"Influence of temperature during formation of lead acid AGM batteries on chemical and electrical performance","authors":"Slawomir Walkowiak, Marek Baraniak, Marcin Wachsmann, Grzegorz Lota","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06270-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06270-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>One of the most critical processes in the production of lead-acid batteries is the electrochemical formation of the plates. In the case of VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid) batteries with glass mat separators, this process is carried out post-assembly, after the plates are sealed in the battery casing and sealed with a lid. AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries are initially filled with electrolytes and placed in water baths, where the formation process begins. The use of water baths is essential for temperature control, due to the highly exothermic nature of the formation process. Temperature management during formation is a key factor due to its impact on several key parameters, including PbO₂ conversion factor, water loss, and potential degradation of additives, such as lignosulfonates, in the plates. Excessively high temperatures can adversely affect the integrity of these additives, negatively impacting battery performance and life. The presented research focuses on the effect of temperature during the formation process on the basic electrical properties of AGM batteries and the chemical properties of the positive and negative plates after this stage. The research aimed to optimize the formation process in order to increase process efficiency.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 9","pages":"3989 - 4003"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145142192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sodium ion-storage performance of nickel-doped manganese-based Prussian white composited with carbon nanotubes","authors":"Binbin Ding, Hu Dai, Weilai Xu, Yuxi Chen, Xiaohong Xia, Qunli Tang","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06298-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06298-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Prussian white and its analogues are regarded as promising cathode candidates for sodium-ion batteries because of their high capacity, facile synthesis and abundant resource. However, their cyclic lifespans are limited. One of the main reasons is the complex phase transformations of their crystal structure during the insertion/desertion of sodium ions. Herein, nickel-doped manganese-based Prussian white composited with carbon nanotubes were synthesized with the aim to stabilize crystal structure during charging/discharging and consequently enhance cyclic performance. Structural and chemical characterizations indicate that the doped nickel atoms occupy lattice sites of manganese. Electrochemical evaluations indicate that the obtained cubic-structured Na<sub>1.55</sub>Mn<sub>0.94</sub>Ni<sub>0.06</sub>[Fe(CN)<sub>6</sub>]<sub>0.92</sub>∙2.74H<sub>2</sub>O/carbon nanotubes delivers a reversible capacity of 98 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> with an initial coulombic efficiency of 97% at 1C and still maintains 64 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 400 cycles. Serial ex situ X-ray diffractions disclose that the nickel-doped manganese-based Prussian white maintains its cubic structure during the insertion/desertion of the sodium ions. No phase transformation is observed except a little variation of the lattice constants. The structural stability enables high cyclic stability. Nickel doping and carbon nanotube composition are efficient ways to improve the electrochemical performance of the manganese-based Prussian white for sodium-ion batteries.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 9","pages":"4005 - 4014"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145142193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bao Yuanyuan, Guo Xiaoying, Li Wei, Zhao Siqin, Huang Chao
{"title":"Research progress on cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Bao Yuanyuan, Guo Xiaoying, Li Wei, Zhao Siqin, Huang Chao","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06293-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06293-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The results of extensive, continuous research have significantly improved the performance of commercial lithium-ion batteries. An essential part of lithium-ion batteries is the cathode materials, which are used to regulate the cost, energy density, and operating voltage. Researchers have been looking for and altering different cathode materials over the last few decades. Compounding, coating, elemental doping, and other modification techniques are a few examples. Based on an overview of the operation of lithium-ion batteries, this paper systematically discusses the structural properties and modification of lithium battery cathode materials, such as LiCoO<sub>2</sub>, LiFePO<sub>4</sub>, LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>, and ternary materials. This review seeks to provide information on the direction of technological development in lithium-ion batteries, increase battery power and capacity, reduce the cost of lithium-ion batteries, and maintain and improve safety to better address the problems that society faces. It also discusses upcoming research on other popular lithium-ion cathode materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 9","pages":"3595 - 3619"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145142188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research progress of covalent organic frameworks and their composites in lithium separators","authors":"Hao-Tian Yang, Su-Xia Zhou, Yun Huang, Hai-Chao Yang, Zhen-Kun Zhang, Xiao-Ming Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06289-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06289-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are an emerging porous polymer material that has been extensively studied and used to develop advanced membranes for rechargeable batteries. Demand-oriented design at the molecular/atomic level to get the optimal separator may be possible thanks to the customizable structure of COFs. For example, their unique porous structure facilitates electrolyte penetration and ion transport, making them ideal for battery separators. More active centers for electrochemical reactions can be added by changing the chemical makeup of COFs. As a result, in the field of LIBs, COFs and their associated composites have been thoroughly and extensively researched. We mainly focus on the synthetic design of COF materials, synthetic methods, and the application of COF materials in lithium separator, modification method design, application prospects in lithium separator, challenges, and improvement strategies which were prospected.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 9","pages":"3567 - 3593"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145145742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vasileios Balaouras, Nikolaos Kelaidis, Aspassia Daskalopulu, Navaratnarajah Kuganathan, Alexander Chroneos
{"title":"Ionic diffusion in post-lithium batteries","authors":"Vasileios Balaouras, Nikolaos Kelaidis, Aspassia Daskalopulu, Navaratnarajah Kuganathan, Alexander Chroneos","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06278-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06278-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Although lithium-ion batteries are the mainstream choice for batteries, they raise sustainability, safety, and economic concerns that need to be addressed. Lithium resources might be inadequate for the ever-increasing demand, so alternative, relatively abundant and sustainable materials for battery applications are sought. Alternative ionic species, such as sodium-ion, magnesium-ion, and calcium-ion oxides are being explored as next-generation electrode and electrolyte materials beyond lithium-ion technology. Sodium, magnesium, and calcium are far more abundant than lithium, they are cheaper and more sustainable. However, the replacement of lithium with these larger cations does not come without challenges. A major limitation that must be overcome is that they exhibit reduced diffusion kinetics in comparison to lithium. This is of critical importance for the cathode and electrolyte and, hence, the overall performance of the battery. To facilitate faster diffusion coefficients for these larger cations, it is important to accommodate them in appropriate crystal lattices. Furthermore, kinetics can be accelerated using defect engineering strategies. Atomistic simulation is an efficient way to accelerate progress in the quest for efficient post-lithium battery materials. In this review, we discuss recent advances, including the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, in the investigation of sodium-ion, magnesium-ion, and calcium-ion oxides for energy storage applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 9","pages":"3553 - 3565"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10008-025-06278-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145145413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jon Velasco, Eduardo Fernández, Roberto Fernández de Luis, Maibelín Rosales, Leire Ruiz-Rubio, F. Javier del Campo
{"title":"Metal oxide-based screen-printed diodes","authors":"Jon Velasco, Eduardo Fernández, Roberto Fernández de Luis, Maibelín Rosales, Leire Ruiz-Rubio, F. Javier del Campo","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06269-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06269-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study presents the fabrication and characterization of fully screen-printed p–n junction diodes based on metal oxide semiconductor inks. The diodes were produced entirely through scalable and low-cost screen-printing techniques on flexible polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates, employing nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)₂) as the p-type semiconductor and tungsten trioxide (WO₃) as the n-type semiconductor. Unlike many previous reports, which often rely on hybrid approaches incorporating non-printed components or additional post-processing steps, this work demonstrates a fully printed structure, where all layers, including electrodes and semiconductors, are screen-printed. The influence of geometry, ink composition, and processing conditions on diode performance was investigated. Diodes with smaller active areas exhibited better rectification behavior, as increased surface area led to lower resistance and higher current requirements. The optimal ink formulation for the p-type Ni(OH)₂ was found to be a 1:15 weight ratio of Ni precursor to antimony-doped tin oxide particles (ATO), while excess tungsten oxide in the n-type WO₃ inks reduced performance due to surface coverage on conductive particles. Despite challenges such as printing defects, pinholes, and thick semiconductor layers (~ 20–60 μm), the diodes achieved rectification ratios comparable to other printed diodes previously reported in the literature.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 2024","pages":"2395 - 2405"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10008-025-06269-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144125884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of durability of A201 anion-exchange membranes towards organic solvents","authors":"Juri Harada, Akizumi Yonezawa, Yusuke Muto, Ayaka Wakasugi, Reno Fukui, Naoki Shida, Mahito Atobe","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06262-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06262-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Electrolysis using solid polymer electrolyte membranes, such as anion-exchange membranes (AEMs), is a promising technology for electrolysis and organic electrosynthesis. Herein, we report that the A201 membrane, a representative AEM widely used in AEM water electrolysis (AEMWE), exhibits remarkable durability in a wide range of organic solvents. The A201 membrane was soaked in various organic solvents for three weeks, and no significant physical changes, such as swelling and dissolution, were observed. AEMWE using A201 membrane soaked with organic solvents was performed with pure water at a current density of 25 mA cm<sup>–2</sup>, enabling smooth electrolysis with reasonable cell voltage within the 2.2 − 2.7 V range. Water electrolysis was also performed using organic solvents while maintaining a relatively small cell voltage for 4 h. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was performed to evaluate the charge transfer resistance, which revealed that the membrane resistance increased with increasing the polarity of the solvents. The A201 membrane exhibits chemical stability and maintains ionic conductivity in the presence of organic solvents, suggesting its potential suitability for applications in organic electrosynthesis.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 2024","pages":"2107 - 2114"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10008-025-06262-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144125874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electrochemical inactivation of Escherichia coli using platinized titanium electrodes: a comparison between two- and three-electrode configurations","authors":"Panyawut Tonanon, Richard D. Webster","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06285-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06285-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explores the feasibility of using platinized titanium electrodes for the electrochemical inactivation of <i>Escherichia coli</i> (<i>E. coli</i>), with the aim of developing an efficient and sustainable water disinfection method in low ionic strength media similar to what exists in potable water. A comparative analysis between two-electrode and three-electrode configurations revealed the superiority of the three-electrode system in achieving higher current throughput and enhanced bacterial inactivation efficiency. This improvement is attributed to the potentiostat’s ability to compensate for solution resistance (<i>IR</i> drop) through the inclusion of the reference electrode, ensuring more stable and controlled electrochemical conditions. The inactivation of <i>E. coli</i> in various electrolyte solutions followed a logarithmic decay pattern (pseudo first-order), with no significant difference observed among the electrolytes tested, except for sodium chloride. The enhanced bactericidal activity in the presence of NaCl was attributed to the generation of chlorine species. These findings provide insights into optimizing electrochemical disinfection systems and highlight the potential of three-electrode configurations for practical water treatment applications in low-conductivity environments.\u0000</p></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 2024","pages":"2373 - 2383"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144125873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hugo L. S. Santos, Leticia S. Bezerra, Pedro H. C. Camargo, Lucia H. Mascaro
{"title":"Tailoring WO3 photoelectrodes with defect-rich MoO3-x nanosheets for efficient water splitting reaction","authors":"Hugo L. S. Santos, Leticia S. Bezerra, Pedro H. C. Camargo, Lucia H. Mascaro","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06277-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06277-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Despite its potential for photochemical and photoelectrochemical applications, tungsten trioxide (WO<sub>3</sub>) presents limitations due to its wide bandgap and rapid charge carrier recombination. Here, the photoelectrochemical performance of WO<sub>3</sub> films were enhanced by incorporating defect-rich MoO<sub>3-x</sub> nanosheets. The WO<sub>3</sub> films were produced using a simple polymer-assisted deposition (PAD) method and subsequently modified with defect-rich MoO<sub>3-x</sub> nanosheets, prepared via solvothermal synthesis, by drop-casting. Electronic microscopy revealed that WO<sub>3</sub> exhibited an agglomerated nano-globular structure with several fissures where the MoO<sub>3-x</sub> nanosheets were anchored. In terms of photoelectrochemical performance, the optimal WO<sub>3</sub>/MoO<sub>3-x</sub> film exhibited photocurrent densities of 1.30 ± 0.12 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and 3.20 ± 0.2 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> under solar simulator and LED 427 nm illumination, respectively, doubling the photocurrent density of bare WO<sub>3</sub>. This enhanced performance was attributed to the formation of a type II heterojunction, which facilitates more efficient charge carrier separation and due to the catalytic enhancement for the oxygen evolution reaction provided by MoO<sub>3-x</sub>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 2024","pages":"2157 - 2167"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144125718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Kinetic and morphological study of palladium electrodeposits onto indium tin oxide (ITO) substrates","authors":"Luis Humberto Mendoza-Huizar","doi":"10.1007/s10008-025-06291-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10008-025-06291-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, a kinetic and morphological study about the palladium (Pd) electrodeposition onto an Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) glass electrode was investigated. The electrodeposition was carried out in a plating bath containing 0.01 M PdCl₂ and 1 M KCl at pH 6. The predominance diagrams showed that the dominant chemical species was PdCl₄<sup>2</sup>⁻. Chronoamperometry was employed to analyze the kinetics of Pd electrodeposits within the potential range of -0.300 to -0.650 V, revealing a progressive nucleation process with high nucleation rate values. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques were employed to characterize Pd electrodeposits on the ITO substrate. At a potential of -0.350 V, dispersed Pd particles were observed, whereas at -0.450 V, the particle density increased. At -0.550 V, a homogeneous deposit was formed, resulting from the overlapping of Pd nuclei.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":665,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry","volume":"29 9","pages":"3977 - 3987"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145145059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}