Themed collection Lithium ion batteries – Topic Highlight
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Interfacial engineering of lithium metal anodes: what is left to uncover?
Interfacial engineering plays a key role in solving the reactivity puzzle of lithium metal batteries. Here, we discuss the interfacial engineering pieces that are in place and the ones that still need to be fitted.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 108-122
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00470H
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Organic ionic plastic crystals: flexible solid electrolytes for lithium secondary batteries
This review introduces organic ionic plastic crystals (OIPCs) as Li-ion conductors and recent progress in the development of Li secondary batteries with OIPC-based solid electrolytes.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 748-764
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00078H
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Progress in electrode and electrolyte materials: path to all-solid-state Li-ion batteries
This review presents a brief scenario regarding the development of cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes for next-generation Li-ion batteries (LIBs) and supercapacitors for future energy technologies.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 457-510
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00043A
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Realizing a high voltage lithium metal battery in ether-based electrolyte by regulating the cathode electrolyte interphase
The tetrahydrofuran electrolyte with addition of LiNO3 enables the operation of Li||LiNi0.80Co0.10Mn0.10O2 batteries by regulating the cathode electrolyte interphase.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 872-876
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00252C
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Single crystal Ni-rich NMC cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries with ultra-high volumetric energy density
Ultra-high tap density of single crystal Ni-rich NMC cathode materials with the spherical-like particles coupled with high discharge capacity result in up to 40% enhancement in volumetric energy density.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 677-681
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00211F
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Electrospun polar-nanofiber PVDF separator for lithium–sulfur batteries with enhanced charge storage capacity and cycling durability
A designer, polar and nanofibrous PVDF separator for lithium–sulfur battery cells mitigates the polysulfide-shuttling effect that currently limits their potential for commercialisation.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 625-635
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00392B
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Preparation of carbon–sulphur composite electrodes by solution impregnation and application to all-solid-state lithium–sulphur batteries
Composite electrodes were prepared by impregnating both sulphur and solid electrolyte solutions into the interior of the porous carbon and drying them, and the composites were applied to all solid-state lithium-sulphur batteries.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 609-613
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00513E
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Solid–liquid–solid mediated artificial SEI coated stable lithium and high-sulfur percentage SPAN for high performance Li–S batteries
Comparison of Li-SPAN pouch cells with and without lithium treatment. The Li-SPAN pouch cell with the PVDF-HFP : DMF lithium treatment shows a LiF rich SEI.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 584-591
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00423F
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A redox acceptor–acceptor nitro functionalized naphthalene diimide/rGO anode for sustainable lithium-ion batteries
This work demonstrates the development of organic material and reduced graphene oxide composites for environment-friendly, stable, and recyclable lithium-ion batteries.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 574-583
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00561E
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Carbons derived from resole-type phenolic resins for use in lithium–sulfur batteries: templating the resins with sulfur leads to enhanced cell performance
Pyrolysed resole-type phenol-formaldehyde resins were used as carbonaceous sulfur-hosts in the cathodes of lithium–sulfur batteries.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 471-481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00481C
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Performance evaluation of lithium metal rechargeable batteries with a lithium excess cation-disordered rocksalt based positive electrode under high mass loading and lean electrolyte conditions
Operation of 500 W h kg−1 class rechargeable batteries was demonstrated. Non-destructive XCT analysis revealed volume expansion of the lithium metal electrode as the primary reason for the capacity fading.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 248-254
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00281K
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Carbon spheres with catalytic silver centres as selenium hosts for stable lithium–selenium batteries
A silver-centred carbon host for a Li–Se battery cathode is developed by a simple microwave-assisted approach. The successful immobilization of polyselenides by silver catalyst within the pores of the carbon spheres offers improved cycling stability.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 215-223
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00487B
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A rapid lithium-ion cathode discovery pipeline and its exemplary application
A new computational screening pipeline accelerates the process of identifying potential Li-ion cathodes, with a demonstration case upon its preliminary application.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 255-262
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00397C
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SnO2/h-BN nanocomposite modified separator as a high-efficiency polysulfide trap in lithium–sulfur batteries
The illustration shows that the SnO2/10%-h-BN composite coated on the separator interlayer decreases the migration of soluble polysulfides compared to the SnO2/5%-h-BN and SnO2/25%-h-BN composite coated on the separator.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1926-1934
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00260H
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A comparison of the impact of cation chemistry in ionic liquid-based lithium battery electrolytes
Two high-salt-content ionic liquid electrolytes with distinct cationic chemistries were compared. The one with a phosphonium cation showed superior characteristics, particularly in terms of its enhanced capacity when used in lithium metal batteries.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1859-1871
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00336A
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Understanding the lithiation mechanism of Li2O-doped spinel high-entropy oxides as anode materials for Li-ion batteries
This work proposes an Li2O-doping strategy for improving the lithium storage ability of a high-entropy oxide, and its lithiation process is investigated in detail, which may promote the further development of high-entropy oxide anodes.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1685-1692
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00326D
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Effect of a Ti layer on the growth of binder-free carbon nanotubes on Cu foil and their performance as lithium ion battery anodes
We report a unique approach to fabricate lithium ion battery anodes based on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) grown directly on copper foils via chemical vapor deposition.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1182-1189
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00212H
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Capacity-prediction models for organic anode-active materials of lithium-ion batteries: advances in predictors using small data
A capacity prediction model for organic anode active materials was constructed using sparse modeling for small data. The new model was validated in terms of the prediction accuracy, validity of the descriptors, and amount of the training data.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1014-1021
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00161J
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An in situ LiF-enriched solid electrolyte interphase from CoF2-decorated N-doped carbon for dendrite-free Li metal anodes
We have prepared CoF2 decorated N-doped carbon via a convenient fluoridation treatment after the carbonation of ZIF-67 precursor, which was employed as a lithiophilic host for enabling homogeneous Li electrodeposition.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 725-732
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00035D
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One-pot synthesis of LiAlO2-coated LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 cathode material
This work presents a scalable and efficient one-pot synthesis combining the co-precipitation of LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 (NMC622) and its surface modification by a LiAlO2 coating enhancing the active materials properties.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 701-711
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00061C
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Fast rate lithium metal batteries with long lifespan enabled by graphene oxide confinement
Dendritic growth of lithium (Li) is hindering potential applications of Li-metal batteries, and new approaches are needed to address this challenge.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 712-724
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00083D
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Structure and interactions of novel ether-functionalised morpholinium and piperidinium ionic liquids with lithium salts
Investigation of the thermodynamic and transport properties of four novel ether-functionalised piperidinium and morpholinium ionic liquids with LiFSI and LiTFSI salts, and Li-ion coordination in ionic liquids.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 530-546
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00348A
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The role of anionic processes in Li1−xNi0.44Mn1.56O4 studied by resonant inelastic X-ray scattering
We investigated the first lithiation cycle of the positive electrode material Li1−xNi0.44Mn1.56O4 (LNMO) using soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) at the transition metal L- and oxygen K-edges.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 375-384
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00321J
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A Li-rich strategy towards advanced Mn-doped triphylite cathodes for Li-ion batteries
Introduction of additional Li ions into the LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4 crystal structure results in an extended solid solution region of the Li+ de/intercalation process.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 328-337
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00292B
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Enhancing low electronic conductivity materials in all active material electrodes through multicomponent architecture
Percolated electroactive material as electronically conductive network enables the high energy electroactive material with low intrinsic electronic conductivity at extremely high loading over 100 mg cm−2.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 308-320
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00269H
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Experimental determination of metals generated during the thermal failure of lithium ion batteries
This work describes the deliberate failure of lithium-ion cells, and subsequent analysis of both the smoke and near field residue for the metals commonly found in battery cathodes.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 170-179
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00279E
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Atomic-scale insight into the lattice volume plunge of LixCoO2 upon deep delithiation
The O ↔ O interlayer distance across Li layer and Co layer are responsible for the volume increase and decrease in LixCoO2, while the delithiation paths have an impact on the volume shrinkage points, corresponding to different capacity utilization.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 103-112
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00278G
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Submerged comminution of lithium-ion batteries in water in inert atmosphere for safe recycling
Lithium-ion batteries are crushed in lime water in an inert N2 atmosphere to inactivate them. N2 flow reduces the risk of hydrogen explosion, and water absorbs the reaction heat.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 935-940
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00202G
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A metal-free reduced graphene oxide coupled covalent imine network as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries
A crystalline and porous covalent imine network material, Tp-THzT-CIN, has been synthesized and when it is coupled with reduced graphene oxide, it yields a 2D/2D composite, which is an excellent anode material in lithium-ion batteries.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 697-703
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00148A
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Dual modification of LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 with MgHPO4 as a high-performance cathode material for Li-ion batteries
The surface lithium-ion conductive Li3PO4 coating and bulk Mg2+ gradient doping were detected for the modified NCM622 cathode materials. The interfacial instability and bulk structure degradation were suppressed by the simple dual modification.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 28-37
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1YA00031D
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