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Transition metal dichalcogenides for alkali metal ion batteries: engineering strategies at the atomic level

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1096-1131
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE03549D, Review Article
Biao Chen, Dongliang Chao, Enzuo Liu, Mietek Jaroniec, Naiqin Zhao, Shi-Zhang Qiao
This review provides enriched information for understanding the charge storage mechanisms of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), as well as the importance of intrinsic structure engineering for enhancing the performance of TMDs in energy storage.
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Structure-related electrochemical performance of organosulfur compounds for lithium–sulfur batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1076-1095
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE03848E, Review Article
Xiaoyin Zhang, Ke Chen, Zhenhua Sun, Guangjian Hu, Ru Xiao, Hui-Ming Cheng, Feng Li
This review proposes a deep insight into the mutual interactions among structures, synthesis, and electrochemical performance and mechanisms of organosulfur compounds in lithium–sulfur batteries.
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Surface/interface nanoengineering for rechargeable Zn–air batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1132-1153
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE03634B, Review Article
Tianpei Zhou, Nan Zhang, Changzheng Wu, Yi Xie
Surface/interface nanoengineering of electrocatalysts and air electrodes will promote the rapid development of high-performance rechargeable Zn–air batteries.
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Solar-driven all-solid-state lithium–air batteries operating at extreme low temperatures

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1205-1211
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE04039K, Communication
Hucheng Song, Sheng Wang, Xiaoying Song, Jue Wang, Kezhu Jiang, Shihua Huang, Min Han, Jun Xu, Ping He, Kunji Chen, Haoshen Zhou
Plasmon-enhanced solar photothemal battery (STPB) technology allows all-solid-state lithium–air batteries to operate at temperatures as low as −73 °C.
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Bridging the immiscibility of an all-fluoride fire extinguishant with highly-fluorinated electrolyte toward safe sodium metal batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00694G, Paper
Xueying Zheng, Zhen-Yi Gu, Xuyang Liu, Zhongqiang Wang, Jiayun Wen, Xing-Long Wu, Wei Luo, Yunhui Huang
Room-temperature sodium metal batteries with metallic Na anode and flammable organic solvent-based electrolyte are breeding severe safety concerns. Herein, by introducing non-flammable, highly-fluorinated ethers as the bridge solvents, we enable...
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[ASAP] Three-Dimensional Porous Carbon Skeleton Synthesized by a Template-Free and No-Post-Activation Process Applied for High-Performance Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b07502




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[ASAP] Revealing the Dissolution Mechanism of Polyvinylidene Fluoride of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries in Waste Oil-Based Methyl Ester Solvent

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c02072




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The cognitive effects of an acute wild blueberry intervention on 7 – 10 year olds using extended memory and executive function task batteries.

Food Funct., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9FO02284H, Paper
Adrian Robert Whyte, Daniel J Lamport, Graham Schafer, Claire M. Williams
Evidence for the health benefits of blueberries is well documented. In particular memory and executive function benefits have both been found for children aged 7 – 10 in the 6...
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[ASAP] Covalent Triazine Frameworks Incorporating Charged Polypyrrole Channels for High-Performance Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Chemistry of Materials
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.0c00246




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The use of electric batteries for civil aircraft applications / Michael Waller

Online Resource




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Facile synthesis of core–shell structured Si@graphene balls as a high-performance anode for lithium-ion batteries

Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9616-9627
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01346C, Paper
Anif Jamaluddin, Bharath Umesh, Fuming Chen, Jeng-Kuei Chang, Ching-Yuan Su
Encapsulating silicon (Si) nanoparticles with graphene nanosheets in a microspherical structure is proposed to increase electrical conductivity and solve stability issues when using Si as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
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A new perspective of lanthanide metal–organic frameworks: tailoring Dy-BTC nanospheres for rechargeable Li–O2 batteries

Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9524-9532
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR00866D, Paper
Dan Liu, Xinmin Zhang, Yan-Jie Wang, Shuyan Song, Lifeng Cui, Hongbo Fan, Xiaochang Qiao, Baizeng Fang
Nanoscaled lanthanide metal–organic frameworks (Ln-MOFs), Dy-BTC nanospheres, are explored as an O2 electrode, which demonstrate an ultrahigh discharge capacity and long cycling life.
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N- & S-co-doped carbon nanofiber network embedded with ultrafine NiCo nanoalloy for efficient oxygen electrocatalysis and Zn–air batteries

Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9581-9589
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01516D, Paper
Chaojun Liu, Zhuang Wang, Xin Zong, Yingmin Jin, Dong Li, Yueping Xiong, Gang Wu
A 3D carbon nanofiber network embedded with ultrafine nanoparticles is prepared by electrospinning. Thioacetamide is used to prevent the aggregation of active sites.
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Trace metals dramatically boost oxygen electrocatalysis of N-doped coal-derived carbon for zinc–air batteries

Nanoscale, 2020, 12,9628-9639
DOI: 10.1039/C9NR10800A, Paper
Huimin Liu, Xinning Huang, Zhenjie Lu, Tao Wang, Yaming Zhu, Junxia Cheng, Yue Wang, Dongling Wu, Zhenyu Sun, Alex W. Robertson, Xingxing Chen
The commercialization of metal–air batteries requires efficient, low-cost, and stable bifunctional electrocatalysts for reversible electrocatalysis of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
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Theoretical Anchoring Effect of New Phosphorus Allotropes for Lithium-sulfur Batteries

Nanoscale, 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0NR02359K, Paper
Chunmei Li, Linxin He, Jianglei Luo, Jianfeng Tang, Nanpu Cheng, Zhiqian Chen
Lithium-sulfur battery system has appeared as a new-generation alternative to lithium-ion batteries with 5-7 times higher specific energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries. But its commercial implementation is still impeded...
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Inside of the Yocam Batteries production facility




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Yocam Batteries Company




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Inside of the Yocam Batteries production facility




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Potassium-ion Batteries: Materials and Applications


 

Battery technology is constantly changing, and the concepts and applications of these changes are rapidly becoming increasingly more important as more and more industries and individuals continue to make “greener” choices in their energy sources.  As global dependence on fossil fuels slowly wanes, there is a heavier and heavier importance placed on cleaner power sources and methods for storing and transporting that power.  Battery technology is a



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Zinc Batteries: Basics, Developments, and Applications


 

Battery technology is constantly changing, and the concepts and applications of these changes are rapidly becoming increasingly more important as more and more industries and individuals continue to make “greener” choices in their energy sources.  As global dependence on fossil fuels slowly wanes, there is a heavier and heavier importance placed on cleaner power sources and methods for storing and transporting that power.  Battery technology is a



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Novel decavanadate compounds for lithium-ion batteries: en route towards a new class of high-performance energy materials / Simon Greiner

Online Resource




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Linden's Handbook of batteries / Kirby W. Beard, editor ; Thomas B. Reddy, editor emeritus

Barker Library - TK2901.L55 2019




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Hydrogen, batteries and fuel cells / Bengt Sundén

Barker Library - TK2941.S83 2019




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[ASAP] An Outlook on Low-Volume-Change Lithium Metal Anodes for Long-Life Batteries

ACS Central Science
DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.0c00351




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Fire-retardant electrolyte could usher in practical lithium metal batteries

Solution containing lithium salt-solvent clusters makes lithium metal batteries safer and long-lasting




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Fire-retardant electrolyte could usher in practical lithium-metal batteries

Solution containing lithium salt-solvent clusters makes lithium-metal batteries safer and long lasting




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Zinc and manganese from batteries turned into nutrients




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Entrepreneur rethinks lithium-ion batteries with an eye toward storing renewable energy

Chemist Amy Prieto of Colorado State University discusses her work to commercialize a safer, more customizable battery