SOLAR ENERGY
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2021
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IF 5.742
Junye Tong,Shaotong Wang,Gang Wang,Yue Liu,Yuxiang Wang,Liping Chen,Lingling Wang,Daocheng Pan,Xintong Zhang,Yichun Liu
Ion doping strategy is a promising method to enhance the efficiency of Cu 2 ZnSn(S,Se) 4 (CZTSSe) solar cells, however, most of the reported works focus on studying the single ion doping in CZTSSe absorber layers . Here, Li + &Ag + and Li + &Cd 2+ double-ion-doping strategy are applied to improve the microstructure and device performances. We found that the double-ion-doping strategy can obviously increase the grain size, reduce the thickness of fine-grain layers and enhance the device performances. Furthermore, the PCEs of Li + &Ag + and Li + &Cd 2+ doped CZTSSe solar cells are up to 8.87% and 8.39%, respectively. It shows an encouraging improvement of over 43.5% and 35.8% enhancement compared with the traditional method (6.18%), and significantly higher than single ion doping strategy (7.60%, 7.99% and 7.11% for Li + , Ag + , and Cd 2+ doped CZTSSe solar cells). This work provides a new solution to improve the microstructure and device performances of CZTSSe solar cells.
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能源技术
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FUEL
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2022
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IF 8.035
Yanli Zhu,Wei Le,Wanjun Zhao,Xiaohang Ma,Dazhi Liu,Jianxin Li,Qingjie Jiao
To improve the heat release and reactivity of Al, Li was incorporated into Al via the centrifugal atomization in this study for obtaining Al-Li alloy powders. The microstructure and composition of the samples were characterized by SEM, XRD, and ICP. The oxidation kinetics were evaluated via TG/DSC, and the energetic performance of the Al-Li/KP composites was tested. The results show that spherical Al-Li alloy powders with the well-distributed dendritic structure are obtained that are mainly composed of αAl and Al-Li compounds. The oxidization rate of Al-Li alloy powders is higher than pure Al, owing to the decreasing activation energy caused by the catalysis of the soluble Li in Al and Al-Li compounds. The shorter ignition delay and higher reaction rate of Al-Li/KP with increasing Li content in Al-Li alloy powders is a result of the microexplosion of Al-Li. Therefore, Al-Li alloy powders with high reactivity are promising fuels for energetic materials.
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化学工程
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 8.6
Junyuan Hua,Jintao He,Hongchang Pei,Jiahui Du,Xiaohua Ma,Jianxin Li
The high similarity in chemical properties between Li + and Mg 2+ poses a substantial challenge for their selective separation from salt lake brine with high Mg-Li (m/m) ratios. Herein, a highly efficient solvent extraction system was reported for Li + /Mg 2+ selective separation, with tributyl phosphate (TBP) and di(aminobenzo)-14-crown-4 (CE) as extractants, [C 4 mim][NTf 2 ] (IL) as co-extractant, and methylene chloride as a diluent. Simulated brines included 0.01 M LiCl and 0.01 and 0.2 M MgCl 2 with Mg/Li mass ratios of 3.5 and 70, respectively. Molecular dynamics (MD), density functional theory (DFT), and 1 H NMR analysis were employed to reveal the hydrogen bond interaction and compatibility between CE, TBP, and IL. Under the optimal extraction conditions containing a concentration of 20 mg/mL CE and 0.61 mmol/mL IL, the maximum single-stage Li + extraction rate of the TBP-CE-IL extraction system with Mg/Li mass ratios of 3.5 and 70 were 89.5 and 81.8 %, and the separation factor of Li to Mg were up to 515 and 422. Compared with the TBP-IL extraction system, the addition of CE effectively improved the extraction rate of Li + and the selectivity of Mg-Li, which was due to the hydrogen bond interaction between CE and TBP/IL and the cavity size effect between CE and Li + , improving CE coordination and endowing the complex generated in the organic phase with greater stability. The possible structure of the complex in the organic phase was determined to be 2TBP·Li·NTf 2 -CE·Li·NTf 2 through Li + extraction dynamic analysis. In summary, this work provides an efficient separation technology for Li + extraction from salt lake brine.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2022
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IF 9.965
Wan-Yue Diao,Dan Xie,Dong-Lin Li,Fang-Yu Tao,Chang Liu,Hai-Zhu Sun,Xiao-Ying Zhang,Wen-Liang Li,Xing-Long Wu,Jing-Ping Zhang
Limited by the notorious Li dendrites growth and serious polysulfide shuttle effect, the development of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries is stagnant. Herein, a multifunctional separator composed of Cu-based metal-organic framework (Cu-MOF) and Li-Nafion was proposed to address the above intractable issues. The Cu-MOF with homogeneous porous structure and abundant Lewis acidic sites not only promotes uniform Li + flux, but also exhibits a strong chemical interaction with polysulfides to inhibit the shuttle effect. Moreover, the narrow pore size distribution in the Cu-MOF and negatively charged gap endowed by the -SO 3 − groups both act as ion sieve to facilitate the passage of Li + and restrict the migration of polysulfide anions, synergistically mitigating the dendritic Li growth and polysulfides shuttling. As a result, the symmetric cell with MOF/Nafion separator achieves ultralong cycling stability (1000 h) and ultralow overpotential of 20 mV at a current density of 1.0 mA cm −2 . Importantly, in the assembled Li-S full battery, the modified PP separator presents the superior cycle stability with capacity retention of 90% after 300 cycles at 0.5 C. Current outcomes open up a new route to design functional separators with ion permselective for realizing the dendrite-free and high-performance Li-S battery.
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电化学
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电池技术
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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
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2017
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·期 8
·5806-5812
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IF 4.123
Jinpeng Lv,Yuan Liu
The simultaneous introduction of shallow acceptors and elimination of donor compensation is the key issue toward achieving p-type ZnO. Herein, through accurate control of the Li dopant configuration and systematic spectroscopy characterization, we obtain direct evidence that Li doping creates isolated VZn in ZnO with a luminescence peak around 414 nm (∼3.0 eV), and at the same time, removes donors. Interestingly, the same defect emission is also created by simple H2O2 treatment and appeared in a ZnO single crystal with abundant metal vacancies, unambiguously demonstrating its shallow acceptor characteristic.
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Nature Catalysis
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2022
·Vol. 5
·期 3
·193-201
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IF 40.706
Cao Deqing,Shen Xiaoxiao,Wang Aiping,Yu Fengjiao,Wu Yuping,Shi Siqi,Freunberger Stefan A.,Chen Yuhui
Redox mediators could catalyse otherwise slow and energy-inefficient cycling of Li–S and Li–O 2 batteries by shuttling electrons or holes between the electrode and the solid insulating storage materials. For mediators to work efficiently they need to oxidize the solid with fast kinetics but with the lowest possible overpotential. However, the dependence of kinetics and overpotential is unclear, which hinders informed improvement. Here, we find that when the redox potentials of mediators are tuned via, for example, Li + concentration in the electrolyte, they exhibit distinct threshold potentials, where the kinetics accelerate several-fold within a range as small as 10 mV. This phenomenon is independent of types of mediator and electrolyte. The acceleration originates from the overpotentials required to activate fast Li + /e − extraction and the following chemical step at specific abundant surface facets. Efficient redox catalysis at insulating solids therefore requires careful consideration of the surface conditions of the storage materials and electrolyte-dependent redox potentials, which may be tuned by salt concentrations or solvents.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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IF 8.6
Xiaowei Li,Wang Chen,Linlin Chen,Guiling Luo,Jing Sun,Yuhong Huang,Kaleab Bizuneh,Yanhong Chao,Wenshuai Zhu
Exploring a facile method to recover Li + is crucial for liquid-liquid extraction from high Mg/Li ratio brine for energy conversion and storage. A simple and effective approach herein that involves the lithium recovery from high Mg/Li ratio brine at a controlled temperature is proposed. Liquid-liquid extraction of Li + from high Mg/Li ratio brine was carried out using tributyl phosphate (TBP) diluted in temperature-responsive ionic liquid as the extraction organic phase. The introduction of this ionic liquid allows for the solid-liquid conversion of the extraction phase by adjusting the temperature, and then achieves effective phase separation after liquid-liquid extraction. The parameters such as pH value, the dosage of IL, and phase ratio were optimized by experiments to achieve more than 80% of lithium recovery from a high Mg/Li ratio solution. The loaded organic phase was regenerated by HCl stripping, and the stripped organic phase can be recovered with no crud or emulsification during the process. In this work, a novel and green method was developed for lithium selectivity recovery by using a switchable temperature-responsive TBP-IL system.
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ACS Catalysis
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2025
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IF 13.1
Lingfang Liu,Liangyan Deng,Yachao Wang,Yu Wang,Yaxiong Wei,Guofeng Zhao,Cong Fu
Photocatalytic oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) represents a promising route for chemical and fuel synthesis, yet the development of photocatalysts with high activity and selectivity remains challenging. Here, we demonstrate a synergistic ensemble of Au nanoparticles and Li-doped TiO2 that significantly enhances photocatalytic OCM performance in a flow reactor. The optimized catalyst achieved a C2 hydrocarbon production rate of 4.1 mmol g–1 h–1 with selectivity up to 97% and maintained robust stability over 50 h. Comprehensive mechanistic studies, employing in situ transient absorption spectroscopy (TAS), in situ electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and operando diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) techniques, indicate that Li dopants facilitate the formation of bulk/surface defects by a unique bulk-to-surface-to-gas Li migration process. These induced defects serve a dual role: bulk defects act as effective hole traps, while surface defects provide active sites that enhance charge transfer and promote O2 adsorption/activation. Combined with Au acting as a methane activation center, this synergy promotes efficient C–H activation and C–C coupling, thus contributing to its superior catalytic performance. This work provides critical mechanistic insights into photocatalytic OCM and underscores the potential of surface and bulk engineering for efficient photocatalytic processes.
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OPTICAL FIBER TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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IF 2.7
Xuesong Zhang,Yue Feng,Weixiang Yuan,Haodong Wu,Tao Shen
The detection of ultra-low concentrations of lithium ions (Li + ) is of paramount importance for protecting human health and preserving the ecological environment. This paper proposes a fiber-optic sensor based on lithium/aluminum layered double hydroxides (Li/Al-LDHs) modified optical microfiber coupler (OMC). Firstly, the optimal diameter of the OMC is determined through simulation analysis to optimize the sensor parameters. Secondly, functional group functionalization is employed to facilitate a robust binding of the Li/Al-LDHs to the surface of the optical fiber. Lastly, the efficacy of the sensor in detecting low concentrations of Li + was validated through experimental means. The results demonstrated that the sensor exhibited a maximum detection sensitivity of 334.222 nm/μM and a limit of detection (LOD) of 1.272 nM within the range of 1–10 nM, exhibiting good linearity (R 2 = 0.986). Furthermore, the sensor displayed excellent stability, selectivity and response time, indicating its potential for application in the detection of Li + concentration in aqueous environments.
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DALTON TRANSACTIONS
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2025
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IF 3.3
Yanjia Zhou,Xiao-Dong Tang,Jingjing Li,Da-Yong Qing,Hong Wang
MIL-101(Cr) and MIL-100(Fe) are both representative MIL-type Metal-Organic-Frameworks (MOFs) materials, renowned for their large specific surface areas and size-tunable characteristics, making them suitable candidates for Li+ extraction from lithium-containing solvent. By introducing -NH2 functional groups and using LiNO3 as both a template and mineralizer, the functionalized MOF materials Li/NH2/MIL-101(Cr) and Li/NH2/MIL-100(Fe) were synthesized. Following modification, their Li+ adsorption capacities were increased, reaching 43.58 and 38.22 mg/g, respectively. The dosage of mineralizer, initial Li+ concentration, adsorbent dosage, solution pH value, and temperature all have an impact on the adsorption capacity of adsorbents. In addition, through the establishment of the pseudo-first-order kinetic model, pseudo-second-order kinetic model, as well as Langmuir and Freundlich thermodynamic models, it can be known that the adsorption of the materials belonged to monolayer chemisorption, and the adsorption process was exothermic. Furthermore, both adsorbents showed good reusability, retaining over 85% of their initial adsorption capacity after four adsorption-desorption cycles, highlighting their practical applicability in lithium recovery processes. In Mg-Li mixed solution systems, both materials exhibited exceptional Li+ selectivity. At a low Mg2+/Li+ ratio of 3, the separation factor (α) exceeded 80; even at a high Mg2+/Li+ ratio of 10, α remained near 50. Additionally, in systems with coexistence of multiple interfering ions, the distribution coefficient (Kd) followed the order: Li+ ≫ Mg2+ > Ca2+ > Na+ > K+. In the mixed systems, Li/NH2/MIL-101(Cr) and Li/NH2/MIL-100(Fe) exhibited certain separation effect for Li+ against competing cations.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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化学工程
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无机化学
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Materials
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2023
·Vol. 16
·期 16
·5511
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IF 3.4
Anyu Yue,Yong Cao,Yi Zhang,Shenggang Zhou
The Mg-Li alloy stands as the lightest metallic structural material known to date, finding a wide range of applications. However, its development has been hindered by its susceptibility to oxidation and corrosion. In this study, we aimed to address this issue by employing electroless deposition to form a protective zinc layer on the surface of a magnesium–lithium alloy. The optimization of the zinc layer was achieved through varying parameters such as the zinc dipping time (1~10 min), temperature (20~70 °C), and zinc content (20~200 g/L). Surface characterization was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction, while electrochemical tests and scratch tests were conducted to evaluate corrosion resistance and coating adhesion. The results demonstrated the successful formation of a uniform and dense pure zinc layer on the surface of the Mg-Li alloy when the zinc-dipping time was set at 5 min, the temperature was at 30 °C, and the zinc content was at 50 g/L. Under these conditions, the corrosion potential of the Mg-Li alloy experienced the greatest positive shift, reaching as high as −1.38 V. Additionally, the corrosion current was minimized, measuring at 2.78 × 10−6A/cm2. Furthermore, the maximum arc tolerance radius was observed. Consequently, the electroless deposition of zinc onto Mg-Li alloys significantly improves their corrosion resistance and bonding, opening up new prospects for the application of zinc-plated Mg-Li alloys.Keywords:Mg-Li alloy;electroless-deposited;zinc coating;corrosion resistance
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材料科学
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腐蚀工程
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JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
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2022
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IF 4.171
Qingling Zeng,Wenxiang He,Ning Zhang,Dongcai Guo
Sr 2 SnO 4 :Eu 3+ phosphors were prepared by a co-precipitation combined with hydrothermal method for the first time, and Li + was introduced to improve its luminescence performance. X-ray diffraction analysis determined that Sr 2 SnO 4 :Eu 3+ , Li + phosphors were successfully synthesized. The effects and mechanisms of Li + doping on the luminescence properties of Sr 2 SnO 4 :Eu 3+ were specifically discussed. At 260 nm excitation, the fluorescence spectra of the products were dominated by the 5 D 0 - 7 F 1 characteristic emission peak of Eu 3+ at 598 nm, with the electric dipole transition 5 D 0 - 7 F 2 being distinctly lower than the magnetic dipole transition 5 D 0 - 7 F 1 , indicating that Eu 3+ selectively replaced the highly symmetrical defective sites of Sn 4+ . The luminous intensity and decay lifetime were significantly enhanced through co-doping Li + , which played an essential role as a charge compensator. The optimum doping concentration of Li + was 7%. Finally, the color purity of Sr 2 SnO 4 :Eu 3+ , Li + reached 99.9%, suggesting that it could be developed as a potential orange-emitting material for solid-state lighting.
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