scholarly journals Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Aerogels Derived from Starch Biomass with Improved Electrochemical Properties for Li-Ion Batteries

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (18) ◽  
pp. 9918
Author(s):  
Marcelina Kubicka ◽  
Monika Bakierska ◽  
Krystian Chudzik ◽  
Michał Świętosławski ◽  
Marcin Molenda
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Potato Starch ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Carbon Aerogel ◽  
Carbon Aerogels ◽  
Modern World ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Li Ion

Among all advanced anode materials, graphite is regarded as leading and still-unrivaled. However, in the modern world, graphite-based anodes cannot fully satisfy the customers because of its insufficient value of specific capacity. Other limitations are being nonrenewable, restricted natural graphite resources, or harsh conditions required for artificial graphite production. All things considered, many efforts have been made in the investigation of novel carbonaceous materials with desired properties produced from natural, renewable resources via facile, low-cost, and environmentally friendly methods. In this work, we obtained N-doped, starch-based carbon aerogels using melamine and N2 pyrolysis as the source of nitrogen. The materials were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, elemental analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, galvanostatic charge–discharge tests, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Depending on the doping method and the nitrogen amount, synthesized samples achieved different electrochemical behavior. N-doped, bioderived carbons exhibit far better electrochemical properties in comparison with pristine ones. Materials with the optimal amount of nitrogen (such as MCAGPS-N8.0%—carbon aerogel made from potato starch modified with melamine and CAGPS-N1.2%—carbon aerogel made from potato starch modified by N2 pyrolysis) are also competitive to graphite, especially for high-performance battery applications. N-doping can enhance the efficiency of Li-ion cells mostly by inducing more defects in the carbon matrix, improving the binding ability of Li+ and charge-transfer process.

Synthesis of MoO3/V2O5/C Composite as Novel Anode for Li-Ion Battery Application

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 2911-2916
Author(s):  
Zhen Zhang ◽  
Xiao Chen ◽  
Guangxue Zhang ◽  
Chuanqi Feng
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Li Ion Battery ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Li Ion ◽  
Battery Application

The MoO3/V2O5/C, MoO3/C and V2O5/C are synthesized by electrospinning combined with heat treatment. These samples are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TG) techniques. The results show that sample MoO3/V2O5/C is a composite composed from MoO3, V2O5 and carbon. It takes on morphology of the nanofibers with the diameter of 200~500 nm. The TG analysis result showed that the carbon content in the composite is about 40.63%. Electrochemical properties for these samples are studied. When current density is 0.2 A g−1, the MoO3/V2O5/C could retain the specific capacity of 737.6 mAh g−1 after 200 cycles and its coulomb efficiency is 92.99%, which proves that MoO3/V2O5/C has better electrochemical performance than that of MoO3/C and V2O5/C. The EIS and linear Warburg coefficient analysis results show that the MoO3/V2O5/C has larger Li+ diffusion coefficient and superior conductivity than those of MoO3/C or V2O5/C. So MoO3/V2O5/C is a promising anode material for lithium ion battery application.

scholarly journals Study on the Synthesis of Mn3O4 Nanooctahedrons and Their Performance for Lithium Ion Batteries

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 367
Author(s):  
Yueyue Kong ◽  
Ranran Jiao ◽  
Suyuan Zeng ◽  
Chuansheng Cui ◽  
Haibo Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Transition Metal Oxides ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Cyclic Voltammograms ◽  
Operating Voltage ◽  
X Ray

Among the transition metal oxides, the Mn3O4 nanostructure possesses high theoretical specific capacity and lower operating voltage. However, the low electrical conductivity of Mn3O4 decreases its specific capacity and restricts its application in the energy conversion and energy storage. In this work, well-shaped, octahedron-like Mn3O4 nanocrystals were prepared by one-step hydrothermal reduction method. Field emission scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectrometer, X-ray diffractometer, X-ray photoelectron spectrometer, high resolution transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier transformation infrared spectrometer were applied to characterize the morphology, the structure, and the composition of formed product. The growth mechanism of Mn3O4 nano-octahedron was studied. Cyclic voltammograms, galvanostatic charge–discharge, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and rate performance were used to study the electrochemical properties of obtained samples. The experimental results indicate that the component of initial reactants can influence the morphology and composition of the formed manganese oxide. At the current density of 1.0 A g−1, the discharge specific capacity of as-prepared Mn3O4 nano-octahedrons maintains at about 450 mAh g−1 after 300 cycles. This work proves that the formed Mn3O4 nano-octahedrons possess an excellent reversibility and display promising electrochemical properties for the preparation of lithium-ion batteries.

scholarly journals Electrochemical Properties and Structure Evolution of Starch-Based Carbon Nanomaterials as Li-Ion Anodes with Regard to Thermal Treatment

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelina Kubicka ◽  
Monika Bakierska ◽  
Krystian Chudzik ◽  
Małgorzata Rutkowska ◽  
Joanna Pacek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Structure Evolution ◽  
Carbon Aerogels ◽  
Electrochemical Characteristics ◽  
Li Ion ◽  
Working Parameters ◽  
Carbon Anodes

The influence of the pyrolysis temperature on the structural, textural, and electrochemical properties of carbon aerogels obtained from potato, maize, and rice starches was analyzed. The carbonization of organic precursors, followed by gelatinization, exchange of solvent, and drying process, was carried out in an argon atmosphere at temperatures ranging from 600 °C to 1600 °C. The nanostructured carbons were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) as well as N2-adsorption/desorption (N2-BET) methods. The electrochemical behavior of Li-ion cells based on the fabricated carbon anodes was investigated using the galvanostatic charge/discharge tests (GCDT) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results show that the thermal treatment stage has a crucial impact on the proper formation of the aerogel material’s porous structures and also on their working parameters as anode materials. The highest relative development of the external surface was obtained for the samples pyrolysed at 700 °C, which exhibited the best electrochemical characteristics (the highest specific capacities as well as the lowest charge transfer resistances).

Effect of Na Doping or Substitution on the Structural and Electrochemical Properties of Cobalt-Free Li-Rich Mn-Based Cathode Materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 1001 ◽  
pp. 181-190
Author(s):  
Wei Wei Li ◽  
Lu Yao ◽  
Jiang Ju Si ◽  
Jie Yang ◽  
Wu Ke Lang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
Cathode Materials ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Rate Capability ◽  
Test System ◽  
Discharge Process ◽  
Layer Spacing ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Na Doping ◽  
Li Ion

Cobalt-free Li-rich Mn-based cathode materials are considered to be the next generation of Li-ion batteries due to low cost, high discharge capacities and high safety feature. However, there are still several serious issues that need to be solved urgently, such as low initial coulombic efficiency, low rate capability, poor cycling performance and voltage fading. Na doping or substitution is introduced to improve the electrochemical performance of Li1.2Mn0.6Ni0.2O2 cathode material, which is synthesized by sol-gel method. The effect of Na doping or substitution on the morphological, structural and electrochemical properties was systematically studied and analyzed by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-Ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), cell test system and electrochemical workstation. These results illustrate that lattice layer spacing is enlarged by Na doping or substitution, which is beneficial for the diffusion of Li-ion, and the voltage fading is successfully suppressed. The best electrochemical properties were obtained when Na doping, which is attributed to the stronger structural stability and better reversibility of Li+ during the initial charge and discharge process.

scholarly journals Elemental Mercury Adsorption by Cupric Chloride-Modified Mesoporous Carbon Aerogel

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongjing Liu ◽  
Cheng Lu ◽  
Jiang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Mesoporous Carbon ◽  
Copper Chloride ◽  
Elemental Mercury ◽  
Carbon Aerogel ◽  
Carbon Aerogels ◽  
Mercury Adsorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Good Ability

Mesoporous carbon aerogels (MCA) synthesized via aqueous polymerization of resorcinol and formaldehyde were modified by copper chloride and applied for adsorption removal of elemental mercury (Hg0) at a low temperature. The sorbents were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) techniques. The results show that CuCl2-modified MCA exhibited good ability for Hg0 adsorption in the 40–160 °C temperature range, with Hg0 removal efficiency all above 95.0%. The Hg0 removal efficiency first increased and then decreased with the elevation of reaction temperature. It performed optimally at 80 °C with the highest Hg0 removal efficiency of 98.7%. XPS results indicate that covalent chlorines (C-Cl groups) play an important role in elemental mercury adsorption process. Hg0 is firstly captured in the form of oxidized mercury (Hg2+) and then reacts with C-Cl groups to form HgCl2.

scholarly journals The Effects of the Binder and Buffering Matrix on InSb-Based Anodes for High-Performance Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3420
Author(s):  
Vo Pham Hoang Huy ◽  
Il Tae Kim ◽  
Jaehyun Hur
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Anode Material ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Electronic Conductivity ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Mechanochemical Reaction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Li Ion

C-decorated intermetallic InSb (InSb–C) was developed as a novel high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). InSb nanoparticles synthesized via a mechanochemical reaction were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The effects of the binder and buffering matrix on the active InSb were investigated. Poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) was found to significantly improve the cycling stability owing to its strong hydrogen bonding. The addition of amorphous C to InSb further enhanced mechanical stability and electronic conductivity. As a result, InSb–C demonstrated good electrochemical Li-ion storage performance: a high reversible specific capacity (878 mAh·g−1 at 100 mA·g−1 after 140 cycles) and good rate capability (capacity retention of 98% at 10 A·g−1 as compared to 0.1 A·g−1). The effects of PAA and C were comprehensively studied using cyclic voltammetry, differential capacity plots, ex-situ SEM, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). In addition, the electrochemical reaction mechanism of InSb was revealed using ex-situ XRD. InSb–C exhibited a better performance than many recently reported Sb-based electrodes; thus, it can be considered as a potential anode material in LIBs.

scholarly journals Electrochemical Properties of TiWN/TiWC Multilayer Coatings Deposited by RF-Magnetron Sputtering on AISI 1060

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 797
Author(s):  
Andrés González-Hernández ◽  
Ana Beatriz Morales-Cepeda ◽  
Martín Flores ◽  
Julio C. Caicedo ◽  
William Aperador ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Electrochemical Properties ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Wear And Corrosion ◽  
Wear And Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Steel Substrates

Nitride and carbide ternary coatings improve the wear and corrosion resistance of carbon steel substrates. In this work, Ti-W-N and Ti-W-C coatings were deposited on AISI 1060 steel substrates using reactive radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering. The coatings were designed as monolayers, bilayers, and multilayers of 40 periods. The coatings were obtained with simultaneous sputtering of Ti and W targets. The microstructure, composition, and electrochemical properties were investigated by techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and potentiodynamic polarization. XRD results shower a mix of binary TiN and W2N structures in the Ti-W-N layer, a ternary phase in Ti-W-C layers, in addition of a quaternary phase of Ti-W-CN in the multilayers. The analysis of the XPS demonstrated that the atomic concentration of Ti was more significant than W in the Ti-W-N and Ti-W-C layers. The lowest corrosion rate (0.19 mm/year−1) and highest impedance (~10 kΩ·cm2) out of all coatings were found in n = 40 bilayers. In the simulation of equivalent electrical circuits, it was found that the Ti-W-N coating presented three processes of impedance (Pore resistance + Coating + Inductance). However, the multilayer (n = 40) system presented a major dielectric constant through the electrolyte adsorption; therefore, this caused an increase in the capacitance of the coating.

scholarly journals A Strategy to Optimize the Performance of Bio-Derived Carbon Aerogels by a Structuring Additive

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1811
Author(s):  
Marcelina Kubicka ◽  
Monika Bakierska ◽  
Krystian Chudzik ◽  
Marcin Molenda
Keyword(s):  
Anode Materials ◽  
Potato Starch ◽  
Gum Arabic ◽  
Carbon Aerogel ◽  
Carbon Aerogels ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Galvanostatic Charge ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Gas Atmosphere ◽  
Starch Gel

In this work, we investigated the influence of gum arabic (GA) as a structuring additive, on the electrochemical behavior of bio-derived carbon aerogels (CAGs). Modified carbonaceous materials were prepared by the gelatinization process of potato starch (PS) with the addition of GA in various quantities, followed by the thermal treatment of the obtained gels in an inert gas atmosphere. The obtained anode materials were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), elemental analysis (EA), galvanostatic charge/discharge tests (GCDT), extensive cycling (LT-GCDT) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) methods. The highest electrochemical performance was achieved for carbon aerogel material, in which 1% w/w GA was added. The results showed that the proper composition of carbon precursor with a structuring promoter improves the rheological properties of starch gel and stabilizes the final aerogel structure affecting CAG functional properties.

scholarly journals A TiO2 Coated Carbon Aerogel Derived from Bamboo Pulp Fibers for Enhanced Visible Light Photo-Catalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Wei Yuan ◽  
Tian Xia ◽  
Chenghong Ao ◽  
Jiangqi Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Carbon Aerogel ◽  
Catalytic Performance ◽  
Catalytic Degradation ◽  
Carbon Aerogels ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
X Ray

Carbon aerogels (CA) derived from bamboo cellulose fibers were coupled with TiO2 to form CA/TiO2 hybrids, which exhibited extraordinary performance on the photo-catalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB). The structure and morphology of CA/TiO2 were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectrum. The CA displayed a highly porous and interconnected three-dimensional framework structure, while introducing the catalytic active sites of TiO2 onto the aerogel scaffold could remarkably enhance its photo-catalytic activity. The adsorption and photo-catalytic degradation of MB by the CA/TiO2 hybrid were investigated. The maximum adsorption capacity of CA/TiO2 for MB was 18.5 mg/g, which outperformed many similar materials reported in the literature. In addition, compared with other photo-catalysts, the present CA/TiO2 demonstrated superior photo-catalytic performance. Almost 85% of MB in 50 mL solution with a MB concentration of 10 mg/L could be effectively degraded by 15 mg CA/TiO2 in 300 min.

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