{"title":"Green Recovery of Toxic Prussian White Cathode From Spent All-Climate Sodium-Ion Batteries Using Low-Melting Mixture Solvents (LoMMSs)","authors":"Yu Chen, Mengxi Zhao, Jiaxin Chen, Jiayi Dong, Zihang Niu, Taoran Wang, Chenyang Wang, Yuqing Zhang","doi":"10.1002/bte2.20240091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20240091","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A large number of spent sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) will be produced as SIBs become more widely used. However, components of spent SIBs, such as the cathode Prussian white Na<sub>2</sub>Mn[Fe(CN)<sub>6</sub>], are toxic and hazardous, leading to water and soil pollution and posing a threat to human health. Therefore, recycling spent SIBs cathode is important and meaningful. Here, we use phytic acid-based low-melting mixture solvents (LoMMSs) for the efficient recovery of toxic and hazardous SIBs cathode Prussian white at mild temperatures. Results show that the highest Na leaching efficiency from Prussian white could reach 94.7% by polyethylene glycol 200:phytic acid (14:1) at 80°C for 24 h with a liquid/solid ratio of 50:1. Furthermore, the metal extracted from the leachate is found to precipitate when water is used as the anti-solvent, with ammonium hydroxide achieving the highest precipitation efficiency of 89.3% at room temperature.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.20240091","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145012967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2025-01-19DOI: 10.1002/bte2.20240073
Digambar S. Sawant, Shrinivas B. Kulkarni, Deepak P. Dubal, Gaurav M. Lohar
{"title":"Transition Metal Molybdates Emerging Materials for High-Performance Supercapacitors: A Machine Learning Analysis","authors":"Digambar S. Sawant, Shrinivas B. Kulkarni, Deepak P. Dubal, Gaurav M. Lohar","doi":"10.1002/bte2.20240073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20240073","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Transition metal molybdates (AMoO<sub>4</sub> where A = Ni, Co, Mn, Fe, and Zn) have attracted much attention as promising electrode materials for energy storage devices due to their multi-electron redox capability, higher electrical conductivity, good chemical and thermal stability, and stable crystal structure to get superior electrochemical performance. Transition metal molybdates and their graphene-based composites possess multidimensional morphology for supercapacitors. The morphology-dependent supercapacitor behavior has been reviewed in the present article. The formation mechanism of AMoO<sub>4</sub> nanostructures in the form of 1D, 2D, and 3D has been identified and respective supercapacitor behavior is outlined. The density functional theory based on the calculated electronic properties of AMoO<sub>4</sub> has been discussed. Additionally, the application of machine learning techniques in predicting and analyzing the relationships of AMoO<sub>4</sub> has been discussed for the first time. By leveraging ML algorithms, we identify key parameters influencing their energy storage capabilities, providing insights into the rational design of molybdate-based composites. Integrating experimental results with ML-driven optimization offers a novel pathway for accelerating the development of next-generation energy storage devices. In conclusion, future perspectives and challenges have been discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.20240073","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144100521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2025-01-16DOI: 10.1002/bte2.20240059
Alejandro Concheso, Daniel Barreda, Zoraida González, Patricia Álvarez, Rosa Menéndez, Clara Blanco, Victoria G. Rocha, Ricardo Santamaría
{"title":"NaHSO3 as a Key Component in Developing Enhanced Performance Electrolytes for All-Iron Redox Flow Batteries","authors":"Alejandro Concheso, Daniel Barreda, Zoraida González, Patricia Álvarez, Rosa Menéndez, Clara Blanco, Victoria G. Rocha, Ricardo Santamaría","doi":"10.1002/bte2.20240059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20240059","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are attractive electrochemical systems for large-scale energy storage. Despite the most developed ones being those based on vanadium, the search for new chemistries is essential to overcome several problems associated with this metal identified as a critical raw material. All-iron redox flow battery (A-IRFB) is an interesting device due to iron abundance and worldwide distribution. However, the poor performance of its negative half-cell, due to the sluggish plating/stripping processes related to the Fe<sup>2+</sup>/Fe<sup>0</sup> redox pair, negatively impacts its energy efficiency and long-term performance. Here, it is demonstrated that the addition of a low concentration of NaHSO<sub>3</sub> (10 mM), as a novel additive, to an electrolyte formulation based on 0.5 M FeCl<sub>2</sub>, 3 M NaCl, and 10 mM citric acid (H<sub>3</sub>Cit) remarkably improves the electrochemical behavior of the negative half-cell. The enhanced performance can be explained as the additive guarantees a low oxygen solution content (reductant agent), promotes the plating/stripping reactions (improving the kinetics of the Fe<sup>0</sup> deposit through the formation of a FeHSO<sub>3</sub><sup>+</sup> complex), and diminishes the contribution of the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction. The use of this key additive opens up a promising scenario for the development of A-IRFBs with significantly enhanced electrochemical performance, thus boosting their potential commercial development.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.20240059","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145012669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2025-01-16DOI: 10.1002/bte2.20240078
Yuzhen Zhao, Dongliang Yang, Yinfu Lu, Kexuan Li, Zhun Guo, Jianjing Gao, Ruijuan Yao, Dong Wang, Yi Luan, Hong Gao
{"title":"Preparation of a Multifunctional Polymer-Stabilized Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Broadband Reflective Film Doped With ZIF-8","authors":"Yuzhen Zhao, Dongliang Yang, Yinfu Lu, Kexuan Li, Zhun Guo, Jianjing Gao, Ruijuan Yao, Dong Wang, Yi Luan, Hong Gao","doi":"10.1002/bte2.20240078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20240078","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) materials with broadband reflective properties have garnered much attention because of their light-selective reflective properties. In this study, broadband reflective films were prepared by doping a novel UV absorber, ZIF-8, into a CLC system to take advantage of the formation of a UV intensity gradient. The effects of ZIF-8 content, C6M content, UV intensity, UV irradiation time, and diffusion temperature on the reflection bandwidth of the samples were systematically investigated. The reflection bandwidth was expanded from 277 to 429 nm under optimum conditions. In addition, the ZIF-8-doped broadband reflective films not only have IR thermal control and UV shielding capabilities but also have the optical property of third-order nonlinear saturable absorption, which makes the preparation of multifunctional broadband reflective films possible. The above results show that the developed thin films have a broad application prospect in building energy saving, UV protection, and laser protection.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.20240078","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145012668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2025-01-12DOI: 10.1002/bte2.12187
{"title":"Cover Image, Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2025","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/bte2.12187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.12187","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The high reactivity of NCM811 with the electrolyte and the volumetric expansion issues associated with SiO/Gr limited their practical applications. To address these challenges, In article number BTE.20240042, this study investigates the effects of additives containing phenyl and acid anhydride moieties on the performance of NCM811 || SiO/Gr pouch cells over a broad temperature range of −20 to 60°C.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.12187","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Polymer Electrolytes for Compatibility With NCM Cathodes in Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries: Challenges and Strategies","authors":"Zhiyuan Lin, Yunhang Li, Peipei Ding, Chenxiao Lin, Fang Chen, Ruoxin Yu, Yonggao Xia","doi":"10.1002/bte2.20240063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20240063","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Polymer electrolytes (PEs) compatible with NCM cathodes in solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) are gaining recognition as key candidates for advanced electrochemical storage, offering significant safety and stability. Nevertheless, the inherent properties of PEs and interactions at the interface with NCM cathodes are pivotal in influencing SSLMBs' overall performance. This review offers an in-depth examination of PEs, focusing on design strategies that leverage electron-group electronegativity for molecular structure adjustments. Furthermore, it delves into the challenges presented by the interface between PEs and NCM cathodes, including issues like poor interface contact, interface reactions, and elevated resistance. The review also discusses a range of strategies aimed at stabilizing these interfaces, such as applying surface coatings to NCM, optimizing the structure of PEs, and employing in situ polymerization techniques to improve compatibility and battery efficiency. The conclusion offers insights into future developments, highlighting the importance of electron-group optimization and the adoption of effective methods to enhance interface stability and contact, thus advancing the practical implementation of high-performance SSLMBs.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.20240063","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2025-01-08DOI: 10.1002/bte2.20240044
Afshin Farahbakhsh, Javad Mohebbi Najm Abad, Amin Hekmatmanesh, Heikki Handroos
{"title":"Evaluating the Performance of Ethanol Electrochemical Nanobiosensor Through Machine for Predictive Analysis of Electric Current in Self-Powered Biosensors","authors":"Afshin Farahbakhsh, Javad Mohebbi Najm Abad, Amin Hekmatmanesh, Heikki Handroos","doi":"10.1002/bte2.20240044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20240044","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, the focus is on ethanol nano biosensors based on alcohol oxidase (AOX) enzymatic reactions and the feasibility of generating electric current for biobatteries. The aim is to convert the latent energy in ethanol into electrical energy through the enzymatic oxidation process in the presence of an AOX enzyme. The release of electrons and the creation of a potential difference make the use of ethanol as a biofuel cell/self-power biosensor in biologically sensitive systems feasible. To achieve this, glassy carbon electrodes were modified with gold nanoparticles to enhance conductivity, and the AOX enzyme was immobilized on the working electrode. The current generated through the enzymatic process was measured in various pH and analyte concentration conditions. Afterward, machine-learning models, including multilayer perceptron (MLP), deep neural network, decision tree, and random forest, were employed to assess the impact of parameters on electric current generation, evaluate the error rate, and compare the results. The results indicated that the MLP model was the most suitable method for predicting the electric current produced under different pH, temperature, and ethanol concentration values. These findings can be utilized to identify optimal conditions and increase the current output for use as a reliable energy source in self-powered biosensors. In conclusion, this study suggests a promising way to generate electricity by oxidizing ethanol with the AOX enzyme. The use of machine learning to analyze experimental data has provided insight into optimal conditions for maximizing electric current output for developing sustainable energy sources in biologically sensitive systems and biobattery technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.20240044","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145011989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2025-01-07DOI: 10.1002/bte2.20240027
Abdul Majid, Hafsa Raza, Sawaira Tasawar, Hira Batool, Mohammad Alkhedher, Salahuddin Khan, Kamran Alam
{"title":"Advancing the Technology of Lithium, Magnesium, and Aluminum-Ion Batteries via Chromium Ditelluride as a Novel Anode Material","authors":"Abdul Majid, Hafsa Raza, Sawaira Tasawar, Hira Batool, Mohammad Alkhedher, Salahuddin Khan, Kamran Alam","doi":"10.1002/bte2.20240027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20240027","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The pursuit of novel anode materials that offer high storage capacity, hasty ionic transport, good cyclic stability, and material recyclability is at the core of the research activities. In this study, we uncovered the potential of 2D puckered chromium ditelluride (CrTe<sub>2</sub>) as a novel anode material for multivalent metal-ion batteries employing Li ions, Mg ions, and Al ions. The structural and dynamical stability of the material was ensured via formation energy and phonon dispersion curves. The optimal anodic properties of the material were systematically analyzed, with a focus on its structural properties, electronic characteristics, adsorption sites, diffusion barriers, and storage capability. The exothermic interactions of Li, Mg, and Al with host CrTe<sub>2</sub> demonstrated its suitability for the intercalation process in respective monovalent, divalent, and trivalent ion batteries. The storage capacity of the material appeared as 1745 mAh g<sup>–</sup><sup>1</sup> for LIBs, 872 mAh g<sup>-1</sup> for MIBs, and 785 mAh g<sup>–</sup><sup>1</sup> for AIBs. The open-circuit voltage is found as 0.76 V for Li, 0.97 V for Mg, and 0.62 V for Al. The diffusion barriers faced by Li, Mg, and Al atoms are found to be low at 0.26 eV, 0.55 eV, and 0.42 eV, respectively, which points to the rapid charging capability of the battery. Furthermore, the electronic transport properties of the host material are also studied using a combined density functional theory (DFT) and Green's function method (DFT-GF). The findings of this study indicate that CrTe<sub>2</sub> has the potential for utilization as a promising anode material for the development of high-performance Li, Mg, and Al-ion batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.20240027","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143112959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Laser Processing in Halide Photovoltaic Cells","authors":"Chunpeng Song, Shenyi Deng, Shihui Lou, Xipeng Yin, Qiuju Liang, Jiangang Liu","doi":"10.1002/bte2.20240010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20240010","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are regarded as the most promising new generation of green energy technology due to their outstanding device performance and simple processing technology. Traditional processing methods, such as thermal annealing and thermal evaporation, face significant challenges in further enhancing device performance and stability. In recent years, laser processing has garnered extensive attention from researchers due to its notable advantages in terms of speed, high efficiency, and controllability. In this review, we systematically summarize the role of laser in the active layer, transport layer, and electrode of perovskite photovoltaic cells. First, we systematically elucidate the mechanism governing the nucleation and crystallization of laser-processed perovskite films, along with its influence on the micro-nano structures of these films. Concurrently, a thorough explication of the micro-nano structures pertaining to the laser-processed transport layer, the interconnection between transport layers, the electrode, and their respective impacts on carrier transport and collection efficiency within the device will be provided. Most importantly, we believe that these approaches will provide scientists with new ways of thinking and system schemes for improving the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.20240010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144100589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2025-01-02DOI: 10.1002/bte2.20240089
Yibing Yang, Min Liu, Dongliang Zhang, Shuilin Wu, Wenjun Zhang
{"title":"“Water in Ionic Liquid” Electrolyte Toward Supercapacitors With High Operation Voltage, Long Lifespan, and Wide Temperature Compatibility","authors":"Yibing Yang, Min Liu, Dongliang Zhang, Shuilin Wu, Wenjun Zhang","doi":"10.1002/bte2.20240089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.20240089","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Aqueous electrolytes, with their inherent safety, low cost, and eco-friendliness, provide a promising alternative for energy storage devices, but their application is limited due to the narrow electrochemical stability window of water. Using super-concentrated electrolytes has been demonstrated effectives in expanding the electrochemical window of aqueous electrolytes. However, this approach also brings in several challenges, including decreased ionic conductivity, poor wettability, and increased temperature sensitivity due to the near-saturated salt concentrations. In this study, we employed a water-miscible ionic liquid (i.e., 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate) to break the solubility limitations faced in super-concentrated electrolytes and created a new “water in ionic liquid” electrolyte that simultaneously featured with broad electrochemical window, decent ionic conductivity, and wide temperature compatibility. Moreover, a prototype of electrochemical double-layer supercapacitor utilizing the “water in ionic liquid” electrolyte demonstrates outstanding performance characteristics, including a high operating voltage (2.6 V), excellent rate capability with 81% capacitance retention from 0.5 to 30 A g<sup>–1</sup>, remarkable cyclic stability with 75% capacitance retention after 120,000 cycles, along with broad temperature compatibility from –20°C to 60°C. These findings not only provide new insights into electrolyte engineering but also offer a pathway for designing innovative aqueous electrolytes for energy storage devices with balanced electrochemical performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"4 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.20240089","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144100505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}