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Special Issue "High-Performance Metal-Chalcogen Batteries"

A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105). This special issue belongs to the section "Battery Materials and Interfaces: Anode, Cathode, Separators and Electrolytes or Others".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (13 January 2023) | Viewed by 5481

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Dr. Long Zhang

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School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
Interests: metal anodes; aqueous batteries; metal-sulfur batteries; machine learning
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Prof. Dr. Xingxing Gu

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Chongqing Key Laboratory of Catalysis and New Environmental Materials, College of Environment and Resources, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
Interests: material science; lithium battery; environmental science; analytical chemistry
Prof. Dr. Lei Dong

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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
Interests: ion-battery; 2D materials; ion-sieving and desalination

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) have become attractive candidates for the next generation of energy storage in the past few decades, owing to their ultrahigh theoretical energy density as well as the low cost and eco-friendliness of sulfur. Inspired by the achievements of LSBs, more metal-chalcogen batteries (MCBs) that are also based on multi-electron redox reactions have sprung up. In MCBs, the metal anode can be an alkali metal, such as lithium (Li), sodium (Na), or potassium (K); the cathode material can be a chalcogen, such as sulfur (S), selenium (Se), or tellurium (Te). Therefore, there are many types of MCBs, including LSBs, lithium-selenium batteries (LiSeBs), lithium-tellurium batteries (LiTeBs), sodium-sulfur batteries (SSBs), sodium-selenium batteries (SSeBs), potassium-sulfur batteries (PSBs), potassium-selenium batteries (PSeBs), and so on. We know that the challenges encountered in the development of LSBs are mainly the shuttle effects of reaction intermediates (lithium polysulfides), the sluggish kinetics of multistep and multiphase reaction behaviors, and the dendrite formation and interfacial corrosion of Li metal anodes. These issues also exist in MCBs. Solving these problems in better ways is the key to promoting the commercial application of MCBs.

This Special Issue will present the current status of MCBs, propose strategies to solve the above problems, explore the internal mechanism of improving the performance of MCBs, and ultimately provide a direction to guide the further application and development of MCBs.

Potential topics include but are not limited to:

  • High-performance metal-chalcogen batteries;
  • Chalcogen cathodes;
  • Metal anodes;
  • Electrolytes;
  • Separators;
  • New materials;
  • Advanced characterizations;
  • Machine learning;
  • Theoretical calculations;
  • Mechanism studies;
  • Full batteries.

Dr. Long Zhang
Prof. Dr. Xingxing Gu
Prof. Dr. Lei Dong
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • metal-chalcogen batteries
  • lithium-sulfur batteries
  • lithium-selenium batteries
  • lithium tellurium batteries
  • sodium-sulfur batteries
  • sodium-selenium batteries
  • potassium-sulfur batteries
  • potassium-selenium batteries
  • chalcogen cathodes
  • metal anodes
  • electrolytes
  • separators
  • new materials
  • advanced characterizations
  • machine learning
  • theoretical calculations
  • mechanism studies
  • full batteries.

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High-Performance Metal–Chalcogen Batteries
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Long Zhang
Batteries 2023, 9(1), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9010035 - 04 Jan 2023
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The rapid proliferation in the market for smart devices, electric vehicles, and power grids over the past decade has substantially increased the demand for commercial lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) [...] Full article
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Integrated Arrays of Micro Resistance Temperature Detectors for Monitoring of the Short-Circuit Point in Lithium Metal Batteries
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Lianqi Zhao
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Cong Wu
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Xinshui Zhang
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Yue Zhang
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Chao Zhang
,
Lei Dong
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Longxing Su
and
Jin Xie
Batteries 2022, 8(12), 264; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries8120264 - 30 Nov 2022
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Short-circuit induced thermal runaway is one of the main obstacles that hinder the large-scale commercial applications of lithium metal batteries. The fast and accurate detection of an internal short-circuit is, therefore, a key step for preventing thermal runaway. The traditional temperature detection is [...] Read more.
Short-circuit induced thermal runaway is one of the main obstacles that hinder the large-scale commercial applications of lithium metal batteries. The fast and accurate detection of an internal short-circuit is, therefore, a key step for preventing thermal runaway. The traditional temperature detection is mainly to place temperature sensors outside the battery, which is far from the actual hotspot inside the cell and has a lag in response. In this study, we integrated arrays of micro resistance temperature detectors (AMRTDs) inside the pouch cell. AMRTDs can be used for the detection of a short-circuit with a high temporal and spatial resolution. We show that the initial short-circuit may induce a high temperature local hotspot exceeding 300 °C, whereas the nearby area was still maintained at near room temperature. Our work provides a design strategy for in-situ detection of short-circuits in lithium metal batteries. Full article
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Melamine-Sacrificed Pyrolytic Synthesis of Spiderweb-like Nanocages Encapsulated with Catalytic Co Atoms as Cathode for Advanced Li-S Batteries
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Han Wang
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Sidra Jamil
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Wenwen Tang
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Jing Zhao
,
Hui Liu
,
Shujuan Bao
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Yijun Liu
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Maowen Xu
Batteries 2022, 8(10), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries8100161 - 06 Oct 2022
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Due to the high theoretical capacity of 1675 mAh g−1 of sulfur, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries can reach a high energy density of 2600 Wh kg−1, which has shown fascinating potential in recent decades. Herein, we report the spiderweb-like nanocage (Co/Mel) [...] Read more.
Due to the high theoretical capacity of 1675 mAh g−1 of sulfur, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries can reach a high energy density of 2600 Wh kg−1, which has shown fascinating potential in recent decades. Herein, we report the spiderweb-like nanocage (Co/Mel) as a novel sulfur host with a melamine-sacrificed pyrolysis method. The incorporation of embedded cobalt nanoparticles (Co NPs) in the tips of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can catalyze polysulfide transformation kinetics. In addition, the nanocages form a conductive three-dimensional spiderweb-like network that facilitates electrolytic penetration and electronic/ionic transportation. Moreover, the porous internal nano-cavities not only improve sulfur loading levels but also provide buffer space for volume expansion during charging and discharging. As a result, the hollow Co/Mel polyhedra with a high content of sulfur (75.5 wt%) displays outstanding electrochemical performance with an initial discharge-specific capacity of 1425.2 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C and a low decay rate of only 0.028% after 1000 cycles at 1 C. Full article
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Aqueous Zinc–Chalcogen Batteries: Emerging Conversion-Type Energy Storage Systems
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Long Zhang
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Yongchang Liu
Batteries 2023, 9(1), 62; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9010062 - 16 Jan 2023
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Aqueous zinc (Zn) metal batteries are considered competitive candidates for next-generation energy storage, attributed to the abundance, low redox potential, and high theoretical capacity of Zn. However, conventional cathode materials are mainly based on ion-insertion electrochemistry, which can only deliver limited capacity. The [...] Read more.
Aqueous zinc (Zn) metal batteries are considered competitive candidates for next-generation energy storage, attributed to the abundance, low redox potential, and high theoretical capacity of Zn. However, conventional cathode materials are mainly based on ion-insertion electrochemistry, which can only deliver limited capacity. The conversion-type aqueous zinc–chalcogen batteries (AZCBs) have received widespread attention because they combine the advantages of chalcogen cathodes (S, Se, and Te) and Zn anodes to significantly enhance their capacity. Research on AZCBs has increased continuously; however, it is still in its infancy because the selection and regulation of cathode material systems are not comprehensive and systematic, and the investigation of the mechanisms is not thorough. Herein, we present a detailed overview explaining the recent progress of AZCBs, providing comprehensive guidelines for further research. First, research based on S cathodes, which is the most studied system among AZCBs, is summarized. Second, research based on Se and Te cathodes is described. Research on these different systems is mainly focused on electrolyte modification and cathode optimization. In each section, various strategies are introduced, and the working mechanisms are also discussed. Finally, the challenges and prospects for the development of AZCBs are presented. Full article
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Biomass Carbon Materials Contribute Better Alkali-Metal–Selenium Batteries: A Mini-Review
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Yixun Du
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Shuang Ma
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Jinhang Dai
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Juan Lin
,
Xia Zhou
,
Tiezhu Chen
and
Xingxing Gu
Batteries 2022, 8(9), 123; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries8090123 - 09 Sep 2022
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Owing to the sustainability, environmental friendliness, and structural diversity of biomass-derived materials, extensive efforts have been devoted to using them in high-energy rechargeable batteries. Alkali-metal–selenium batteries, one of the high-energy rechargeable batteries with a reasonable cost compared to up-to-date lithium-ion batteries, have also [...] Read more.
Owing to the sustainability, environmental friendliness, and structural diversity of biomass-derived materials, extensive efforts have been devoted to using them in high-energy rechargeable batteries. Alkali-metal–selenium batteries, one of the high-energy rechargeable batteries with a reasonable cost compared to up-to-date lithium-ion batteries, have also attracted significant attention. Therefore, a timely and comprehensive review of the biomass carbon structures/components to the mechanisms for enhancing alkali-metal–selenium batteries has been systematically introduced. In the end, advantages, challenges, and outlooks are pointed out for the future development of biomass-derived carbon materials in alkali-metal–selenium batteries. This review could help researchers think about using biomass carbon materials to improve battery performance and what other problems should be solved, thereby promoting the application of biomass materials in battery design. Full article
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