Defect engineering of two-dimensional materials for advanced energy conversion and storage

F Liu, Z Fan - Chemical Society Reviews, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
In the global trend towards carbon neutrality, sustainable energy conversion and storage
technologies are of vital significance to tackle the energy crisis and climate change …

Metal-air batteries: progress and perspective

Y Chen, J Xu, P He, Y Qiao, S Guo, H Yang, H Zhou - Science Bulletin, 2022 - Elsevier
The metal-air batteries with the largest theoretical energy densities have been paid much
more attention. However, metal-air batteries including Li-air/O 2, Li-CO 2, Na-air/O 2, and Zn …

Multifunctional electrolyte additives for better metal batteries

Y Zhu, M Ge, F Ma, Q Wang… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The high energy density of rechargeable metal (Li, Na, and Zn) batteries has garnered a lot
of interest. However, the poor cycle stability and low Coulomb efficiency (CE), which are …

Anion‐Reinforced Solvation for a Gradient Inorganic‐Rich Interphase Enables High‐Rate and Stable Sodium Batteries

X Zhou, Q Zhang, Z Zhu, Y Cai, H Li… - Angewandte Chemie, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Metallic Na is a promising anode for rechargeable batteries, however, it is plagued by an
unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and Na dendrites. Herein, a robust anion‐derived …

High energy density Na-metal batteries enabled by a tailored carbonate-based electrolyte

J Chen, Y Peng, Y Yin, M Liu, Z Fang, Y Xie… - Energy & …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
High-voltage sodium metal batteries (SMBs) offer a viable way toward high energy densities.
However, they synchronously place severe demands on the electrolyte for the notorious …

Photoelectrochemistry of oxygen in rechargeable Li–O 2 batteries

D Du, Z Zhu, KY Chan, F Li, J Chen - Chemical Society Reviews, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Rechargeable lithium–oxygen (Li–O2) batteries are promising energy storage devices due
to their high theoretical energy density. However, the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen …

Design principles of sodium/potassium protection layer for high‐power high‐energy sodium/potassium‐metal batteries in carbonate electrolytes: a case study of …

H Yang, F He, M Li, F Huang, Z Chen, P Shi… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The sodium (potassium)‐metal anodes combine low‐cost, high theoretical capacity, and
high energy density, demonstrating promising application in sodium (potassium)‐metal …

Rational design of an artificial SEI: Alloy/solid electrolyte hybrid layer for a highly reversible Na and K metal anode

D Li, Y Sun, M Li, X Cheng, Y Yao, F Huang, S Jiao… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The practical application of a Na/K-metallic anode is intrinsically hindered by the poor cycle
life and safety issues due to the unstable electrode/electrolyte interface and uncontrolled …

Perspective on Lewis Acid‐Base Interactions in Emerging Batteries

Q Lin, D Kundu, M Skyllas‐Kazacos, J Lu… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Lewis acid‐base interactions are common in chemical processes presented in diverse
applications, such as synthesis, catalysis, batteries, semiconductors, and solar cells. The …

Ultrahigh‐Rate Na/Cl2 Batteries Through Improved Electron and Ion Transport by Heteroatom‐Doped Bicontinuous‐Structured Carbon

L Xiang, Q Xu, H Zhang, S Geng, R Cui… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Rechargeable sodium/chlorine (Na/Cl2) batteries are emerging candidates for
sustainable energy storage owing to their superior energy densities and the high …