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Superior rate performance and structural evolution of O3-type layered NaCrO2 for sodium ion batteries at high temperatures
In order to meet the practical application of sodium ion batteries (SIBs), a low energy consumption method is recommended to synthesize the layered NaCrO2 cathode materials. Enabled by the larger Na+ diffusion co...
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Simultaneous heterostructure engineering and Mn do** modulation of Ni2P nanosheet arrays for enhanced electrocatalytic water splitting
Efficient, low-cost, and stable electrocatalysts for water splitting are highly desirable. Herein, three-dimensional (3D) Ni2P nanosheet arrays were fabricated and simultaneously modulated by heterostructure engi...
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Open AccessInterface Engineering of NixSy@MnOxHy Nanorods to Efficiently Enhance Overall-Water-Splitting Activity and Stability
Three-dimensional (3D) core‐shell heterostructured NixSy@MnOxHy nanorods grown on nickel foam (NixSy@MnOxHy/NF) were successfully fabricated via a si...
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In situ growth of NiS2 nanosheet array on Ni foil as cathode to improve the performance of lithium/sodium-sulfur batteries
The NiS2 nanosheet array on Ni foil (NiS2/NF) was prepared using an in situ growth strategy and sulfidation method and was used as the cathode of lithium sulfur battery. The unique nanostructure of the NiS2 nanos...
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Three-dimensional hierarchical Ca3Co4O9 hollow fiber network as high performance anode material for lithium-ion battery
Transition metal oxides have high specific capacity as anode materials for lithium-ion battery. But aggregation of particles and volume expansion during lithiation/delithiation restrict their application. In t...
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Improving Li Plating Behaviors Through Cu–Sn Alloy-Coated Current Collector for Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anodes
Alloy anode with good reversibility of lithium plating/strip** and long cycling stability is considered as promising anode materials. Here, Cu–Sn alloy is used as the substrate for Li deposition to induce th...
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Effect of LiTFSI and LiFSI on Cycling Performance of Lithium Metal Batteries Using Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Halloysite Nanotubes Solid Electrolyte
All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLB) are promising candidates for next-generation energy storage devices. Nevertheless, the large-scale commercial application of high energy density ASSLB with the polymer...
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Open AccessUltrasonic Plasma Engineering Toward Facile Synthesis of Single-Atom M-N4/N-Doped Carbon (M = Fe, Co) as Superior Oxygen Electrocatalyst in Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries
Single-atom M-N4/N-doped carbons (M = Fe, Co) prepared as OER/ORR catalysts.
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Poly-active centric Co3O4-CeO2/Co-N-C composites as superior oxygen reduction catalysts for Zn-air batteries
Zinc-air battery is one of the most promising next-generation energy conversion and storage systems. Green and low-cost catalysts with high oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalytic activity are desired to mee...
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Three-dimensional graphene-wrapped porous carbon/sulfur composite for cathode of lithium–sulfur battery
Lithium–sulfur battery with high theoretical capacity becomes the subject of recent attention. Its commercial progress is impeded by its poor electrical conductivity and high dissolubility of intermediate prod...
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Open AccessEnhanced Electrocatalytic Stability of Platinum Nanoparticles Supported on Sulfur-Doped Carbon using in-situ Solution Plasma
The metal-air battery is a form of renewable energy generation technology that produces energy electrochemically and can address energy concerns in the near future. However, state-of-the-art Pt electrocatalyst...
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Ni(OH)2 nanoflakes supported on 3D hierarchically nanoporous gold/Ni foam as superior electrodes for supercapacitors
The increasing demand for portable electronic devices and hybrid electric vehicles stimulates the development of supercapacitors as an advanced energy storage system. Here, we demonstrate a binder-free nickel ...
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Nanocomposite LiFePO4·Li3V2(PO4)3/C synthesized by freeze-drying assisted sol-gel method and its magnetic and electrochemical properties
Nano-sized LiFePO4·Li3V2(PO4)3/C was synthesized via a sol-gel route combining with freeze-drying. X-ray diffraction results show that this composite mainly consists of olivine LiFePO4 and monoclinic Li3V2(PO4)3 ...
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Open AccessNovel Germanium/Polypyrrole Composite for High Power Lithium-ion Batteries
Nano-Germanium/polypyrrole composite has been synthesized by chemical reduction method in aqueous solution. The Ge nanoparticles were directly coated on the surface of the polypyrrole. The morphology and struc...
