ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2020
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IF 6.215
Yuexiu Du,Chongwu Liu,Yunzhao Liu,Qi Han,Xiaowei Chi,Yu Liu
Rechargeable metal batteries are desirable for next-generation high specific energy electrochemical energy storage systems . However, low coulombic efficiency and severe dendrite growth during the stripping/plating of metals (e.g. Li, Na, Zn and etc.) considerably hinder their practical applications. To address the above issues, in this work, a facile, versatile, and scalable approach by means of spray depositing carbon fiber micron film (CFMF) onto metals is developed. The porous, uniform, and highly conductive CFMF firmly attached to metal surface with a scaffold structure is found to effectively guide the uniform plating/stripping of both the Zn metal in aqueous electrolytes and the Li metal in organic electrolytes, thus enabling much higher efficiencies of Zn (98.4%) and Li (99.7%) for the 100th cycle on the CFMF-modified current collectors than those of bare current collectors. And the so far record high cycling stability for the symmetric cells using CFMF/Zn (2500 h) and CFMF/Li (1000 h) electrodes is achieved at 1 mA cm −2 and 4 mA cm −2 , respectively. Benefiting from the delicately designed CFMF-modified Zn or Li metal anodes , the full cells of Zn–MnO 2 and Li–LiMn 2 O 4 are rendered excellent rate capability and significantly extended cycle life.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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能源存储
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纳米技术
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电池技术
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Energy & Environmental Materials
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2022
·Vol. 6
·期 5
·e12415
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IF 13.443
Lin Chen,Jingwen Zhou,Junxiang Zhang,Guicai Qi,Bin Wang,Jianli Cheng
High energy density Li-CO 2 batteries have attracted much attention owing to the “two birds with one stone” feature in fixing greenhouse gas CO 2 and providing renewable energy. However, poor reversibility of the discharge product Li 2 CO 3 is one of the main problems that limit its application, resulting in poor cycling stability and severe polarization. Herein, copper indium sulfide (CIS), a semiconducting non-precious metal sulfide, is fabricated as cathode catalysts for high-performance Li-CO 2 batteries. Combined with the synergistic effect of bimetallic valence bonding and coordinated electron transfer, Li-CO 2 batteries using CIS cathodes exhibit high full specific discharge capacity, excellent rate capability and cycle stability, namely it delivers a high specific full discharge capacity of 8878 μAh cm −2 , runs steadily from 10 to 100 μA cm −2 , and performs a stable long-term cycling behavior (>1050 h) under a high energy efficiency of 84% and a low charge voltage of approximately 3.4 V at 20 μA cm −2 within 100 μAh cm −2 . In addition, a flexible Li-CO 2 pouch cell is constructed to reveal the potential of employing CIS to fabricate flexible high energy storage devices in practical applications. This work shows a promising development pathway toward next-generation sustainable energy storage devices.
研究领域:
电化学
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能源材料
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纳米催化
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可持续能源存储
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金属-气体电池
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RSC Advances
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2015
·Vol. 5
·期 65
·52382-52387
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IF 3.84
Minxia Li,Xiaowei Wang,Yanfang Wang,Bingwei Chen,Yuping Wu,Rudolf Holze
A new composite gel polymer electrolyte of nonwoven fabric (NWF) and methyl cellulose (MC) with good mechanical properties and outstanding thermal and electrochemical stability is prepared by a simple and green casting process followed by absorbing liquid electrolyte. Its characteristics are investigated by scanning electron microscopy, FT-IR, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Due to the synergistic action between MC matrix and the NWF framework, the composite gel polymer electrolyte achieves higher ionic conductivity (0.29 mS cm−1) at ambient temperature and larger lithium ion transference number (0.34) than those for the conventional Celgard 2730 separator (0.21 mS cm−1 and 0.27, respectively) in 1 mol L−1 LiPF6 electrolyte, and their activation energies are similar. In addition, the composite membrane shows better mechanical strength than the pure MC membrane. The evaporation rate of the liquid electrolyte at elevated temperature is much decreased. The assembled Li//LiFePO4 cell using this composite gel membrane exhibits better cycling retention and higher discharge capacity than those based on Celgard 2730 separator and pure MC gel membrane. These fascinating characteristics suggest that this unique composite gel polymer electrolyte can be used for lithium ion batteries with good performance and low cost.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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能源存储
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高分子材料
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电池技术
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2019
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IF 4.175
Chunru Li,He Song,Changming Mao,Hongrui Peng,Guicun Li
Antimony (Sb) is an attractive anode material for lithium-ion batteries with high theoretical capacity. However, its practical application is greatly hindered by the rapid capacity fading due to the large volume expansion during lithiation. Tuning the morphology of active materials at the nanoscale or designing reasonable components is essential to address this issue. Employing an antimony sulfide nanorod as semi-sacrificial template, here, we successfully synthesize one-dimensional MoS 2 sheets-decorated Sb@Sb 2 S 3 @C(MoS 2 -Sb@Sb 2 S 3 @C) nano-structure via facile thermal carbonization of Mo-polypyrrole complex coating film. During annealing, metallic Sb from the partial reduction of Sb 2 S 3 nanorods is embedded into amorphous carbon nanotubes that are derived from polypyrrole and simultaneously MoS 2 nanosheets forms on the surface of Sb-Sb 2 S 3 -C nanostructures. This unique hierarchical tubular composite not only can serve as robust skeleton frameworks for accommodating volume changes of metallic Sb and Sb 2 S 3 during cell cycling, but also are characterized by high electronic conductivity (because of the amorphous carbon nanotubes and metallic Sb) and abundant active sites, both of which are beneficial for the improvement of Li-ion storage properties. As expected, the MoS 2 -Sb@Sb 2 S 3 @C composite exhibit a high specific capacity (1596 mAh g −1 at 0.1 A g −1 ), high rate capability (481 mAh g −1 at 5 A g −1 and 355 mAh g −1 at 8 A g −1 ), and stable cycling performance (760 mAh g −1 maintained after 100 cycles at 1 A g −1 ). Our work potentially sheds some light on future development of alloy-type anodes for battery applications.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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纳米科技
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能源存储
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电池技术
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Energy & Environmental Materials
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2022
·Vol. 6
·期 3
·e12351
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IF 13.443
Qiyu Wang,Xiangqun Xu,Bo Hong,Maohui Bai,Jie Li,Zhian Zhang,Yanqing Lai
Quasi-solid-state lithium metal battery is a promising candidate for next generation high energy density and high safety power supply. Despite intensive efforts on electrolytes, uncontrolled interfacial reactions on lithium with electrolyte and patchy interfacial contacts still hinder its practical process. Herein, we bring in rationally designed F contained groups into polymer skeleton via in-situ gelation for the first time to establish quasi-solid-state battery. This method achieves a capacity retention of 90% after 1000 cycles at 0.5C with LiFePO 4 cathodes. The interface constructed by polymer skeleton and reaction with –CF 3 lead to the predicted solid electrolyte interface species with high stability. Furthermore, we optimize molecular reactivity and interface stability with regulating F contained end groups in the polymer. Comparisons on different structures reveal that high performance solid stable lithium metal batteries rely on chemical modification as well as stable polymer skeleton, which is more critical to construct robust and steady SEI with uniform lithium deposition. New approach with functional groups regulation proposes a more stable cycling process with a capacity retention of 94.2% at 0.5C and 87.6% at 1C after 1000 cycles with LiFePO 4 cathodes, providing new insights for the practical development of quasi-solid-state lithium metal battery.
研究领域:
电化学
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材料科学
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能源存储
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界面化学
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高分子化学
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TRIBOLOGY LETTERS
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2019
·Vol. 67
·期 2
·58
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IF 2.235
Jin Yongliang,Duan Haitao,Cheng Bingxue,Wei Lei,Tu Jiesong,Liu Jianfang,Li Jian
In this study, a multi-phenol antioxidant 2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenylthio)-1,3,5-triazine (THA) was synthesized. The thermal stability of THA and its oxidation resistance in triisodecyl trimellitate (TDTM) ester oil were evaluated compared with several commercial phenol antioxidants. Further investigations on the oxidation resistance and tribological performance of THA with dinonyl diphenylamine (Am) and ZDDP composites were conducted to determine the additive compatibility in TDTM. The results indicate that the THA possesses higher thermal stability and more effectiveness of oxidation resistance than the commercial phenol antioxidants. The synergistic anti-oxidative effect is confirmed for the THA/Am mixtures in TDTM ester oil. However, the addition of THA alone or THA/Am mixtures shows no improvement for the tribological performance of TDTM. Excitingly, the THA/Am/ZDDP composite additives not only have the superior oxidation resistance, but exhibit the effective friction and wear reductions. It suggests the excellent compatibility of the synthesized THA antioxidant with Am and ZDDP additives in TDTM ester oil.
研究领域:
材料化学
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润滑材料
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应用化学
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高分子化学
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表面科学
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机械工程
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石油化学
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摩擦学
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EcoMat
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2021
·Vol. 3
·期 5
·e12134
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IF 0
Weixia Lan,Jialu Gu,Shiwei Wu,Yan Peng,Min Zhao,Yingjie Liao,Tao Xu,Bin Wei,Liming Ding,Furong Zhu
Improved efficiency and stability of the organic solar cells (OSCs) are the critical considerations for practical applications. The interface between the interlayer and bulk heterojunction has recently been shown as one of the weak links associated with the degradation in the nonfullerene acceptor (NFA)-based OSCs. It shows that the removal of the interfacial chemical reactions between the 2-(3-oxo-2,3-dihydroinden-1-ylidene)malononitrile (INCN) moieties in NFA and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) hole extraction layer (HEL) is desired for enhancing the device stability. In this work, we show that the use of a bilayer MoO 3 /antimonene HEL favors the operational stability in OSCs through maintaining a high built-in potential and suppression of an undesired interfacial reaction between INCN moieties in NFA and the PEDOT structures in PEDOT:PSS. A power conversion efficiency of 16.68% is also obtained for the OSCs with a bilayer MoO 3 /antimonene HEL, prepared using a blend system of PM6:Y6, demonstrating its suitability for high-performance OSCs.
研究领域:
材料科学
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光伏技术
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纳米材料
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表面化学
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器件物理
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JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
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2015
·Vol. 132
·期 18
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IF 1.768
Hongchuan Wu,Zhiguo Li,Libin Zhu,Jiyou Gu
Aqueous polyurethane micelles from 2,4,6-trichlorphenol blocking terminal-isocynate pre-polymer were prepared which could be de-blocked at low temperature. The prepared aqueous blocked polyurethane micelles (BPUMs) were uniform and spherical micro-particles. The particle size was decreased with increase of the DMPA content, while it was enlarged at first and then gradually decreased by increasing R -value. The stability of the micelles was affected by the R value, blocked efficiency and DMPA content. HDI-BPUMs were more stable than HDI-BPUMs at the same condition. The stability was further researched by the zeta potential combining with technique and viscosity tracking method, and the initial zeta potential be used as the stability criterion. In addition, a stabilization mechanism of the micelles was proposed. TCP-blocked TDI-BPUMs could be initially de-blocked at about 75°C and TCP-blocked HDI-BPUMs was de-blocked at about 80°C. The de-blocking temperature could be further reduced in the presence of catalyst, but it was scarcely affected by the change of R -value and DMPA content. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132 , 41908
研究领域:
高分子化学
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胶体与界面科学
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材料化学
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功能材料
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纳米材料
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高影响因子
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2014
·Vol. 2
·期 32
·12835-12848
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IF 0
Zhanjun Chen,Ruirui Zhao,Peng Du,Hang Hu,Tao Wang,Licai Zhu,Hongyu Chen
Alternative micro-sized LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 spinels with octahedral structure (showing only one type of {111} crystal face) or chamfered polyhedral structure with extra other faces have been synthesized via a controllable method. A possible growth model, complexing–pyrolyzing-oriented, is also proposed for the formation of chamfered polyhedral LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 spinel based on the experimental results in this paper. The chamfered polyhedral LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 can provide a large capacity of 103 mA h g−1 even at a discharge rate as high as 50 C, which is far superior to that of the octahedral structure. Besides, the capacity retentions of the chamfered polyhedral composites are found to be 90.82% at 25 °C after 500 cycles and 90.00% at 55 °C after 200 cycles, which are also better than those of the octahedral composites. These results represent the first experimental evidence for lattice-plane anisotropy in LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 crystals. Moreover, the pseudo-sphere structure is beneficial for obtaining high volumetric energy density and excellent processability in practical applications. In short, we have revealed for the first time that, through chamfering an octahedron to a pseudo-sphere-like polyhedron rather than doping or coating, a micro-sized LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 spinel with good compatibility between energy/power density and cycle life can be synthesized successfully without sacrificing other properties.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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能源存储
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无机固体化学
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纳米结构材料
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Sustainable Energy & Fuels
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2023
·Vol. 8
·期 2
·358-368
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IF 5.6
Hai Lu,Peichun Wang,Yitian Ma,Meng Liu,Linqing Chang,Rui Feng,Shuliang Luo,Zhiyun Zhang,Yi Wang,Yan Yuan
In this study, quasi-solid polymer electrolytes incorporating an ionic liquid (ILQSEs) fabricated in different organic solvents via a thermally-initiated polymerization strategy were investigated for flexible supercapacitors (SCs). It was found that low-viscous acetonitrile (AN) with a strongly-polar nitrile group was remained in the polymer matrix, which favored a higher ionic conductivity, wider electrochemical window, and better thermal stability of the ILQSE compared to its propylene carbonate (PC) counterpart. Moreover, the in situ polymerized quasi-solid electrolyte achieved close contact with the porous carbon electrode, accompanied by the favorable permeation of the IL into the electrode for enhancing the ion-transport kinetics and interface stability. Consequently, the as-assembled SC with the AN-based ILQSE delivered a high specific energy and specific power, excellent cycle stability, and reliable safety.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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高分子化学
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能源存储
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纳米科技
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DOI
高影响因子
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2017
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IF 4.798
Limin Liu,Yong Wang,Xiaoliang Zhou,Yixuan Yang,Chao Ma,Yuan Li,Chen Wang,Xiaohong Zhao,Bin Li
A cermet fuel electrode Cu/Ce 0.6 Mn 0.3 Fe 0.1 O 2-δ (Cu/CMF) is proposed for a reversible solid oxide electrochemical cell (SOC) with CO/CO 2 as the shuttle. Cu is inert for the carbon deposition and CMF is electrochemically active for CO oxidation and CO 2 reduction. The electrode polarization resistances in CO at 700, 750 and 800 °C are 0.328, 0.207 and 0.155 Ω cm 2 , respectively, presenting high electrochemical activity towards CO oxidation. The maximal power densities can reach up to 303.3, 482.2 and 691.9 mW/cm 2 at 700, 750 and 800 °C, respectively. When the reversible SOCs are operated in solid oxide electrolysis cell mode, the polarization resistance of the electrolysis cell for pure CO 2 reduction at 800 °C has the minimal value of 0.126 Ω cm 2 at 1.8 V. At 2.0 V, the current densities can reach up to 0.584 1.219 and 2.204 A/cm 2 at 700, 750 and 800 °C, respectively. The durability of the cell in CO for as long as 200 h indicates the electrode has remarkable stability. And the short-term stability characteristics for CO 2 electrolysis at different voltages illustrate that the cell performs well below 2.0 V. The harsh reducing environment at 2.0 V may be detrimental to the Cu/CMF electrode.
研究领域:
电化学
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能源材料
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功能陶瓷
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催化化学
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可再生能源
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电化学能量转换
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Energy Technology
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2018
·Vol. 6
·期 11
·2139-2145
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IF 3.175
Wei Pan,Wenjie Peng,Guochun Yan,Huajun Guo,Zhixing Wang,Xinhai Li,Weihua Gui,Jiexi Wang,Ning Chen
This study focuses on suppressing the voltage decay and improving the electrochemical performance of Li-rich and manganese-based (LRM) material by Nb 2 O 5 coating, which is realized by an effective soft-chemical route using a mixture of ethanol and water as co-solvent. After Nb 2 O 5 coating, the resulted material demonstrates superior electrochemical performance as cathode material for LIBs. Particularly, it shows an excellent capacity retention of 98 % after 200 cycles at 1 C (1 C=250 mA g −1 ). Voltage decay within cycling is also obviously suppressed by Nb 2 O 5 coating. Moreover, it exhibits superior rate capacities, delivering 189 and 152 mAh g −1 at high current densities of 2 and 5 C, respectively. The improved electrochemical performance of Nb 2 O 5 coated sample can be attributed to that Nb 2 O 5 can suppress the phase transformation and voltage decay by acting as not only a fast ion conductor to accelerate the lithium ion diffusion at the cathode/electrolyte interface, but also an inert protective layer to reduce the direct contact between the cathode and electrolyte.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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能源存储
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无机非金属材料
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固态离子学
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DOI
高影响因子