Zhongxi Zhao et al published their article in Journal of The Electrochemical Society
Revealing the effects of structure design and operating protocols on the electrochemical performance of rechargeable Zn-air batteries
This work combines experiments and simulations to systematically study the influence of the structural design and operating protocol of the rechargeable zinc-air battery on the electrochemical performance of the battery. This work provides guidance for the transition from material-level design to battery-level design, and promotes the practicality and commercialization of metal-air batteries.
October 2021

Xu Xiao et al published their article in ACS Applied Energy Materials
Ultrafine Co-Doped NiO Nanoparticles Decorated on Carbon Nanotubes Improving the Electrochemical Performance and Cycling Stability of Li−CO2 Batteries
Inspired by the concept of high nickel and low cobalt content in the electrode material, ultrafine Co0.1Ni0.9Ox nanoparticles decorated on carbon nanotubes (Co0.1Ni0.9Ox/CNT) are first developed in this work. Through various characterization techniques, the effects of doping Co2+ cations on the properties and electrochemical performance are systematically studied. The results enlighten new ideas of fabricating high-performance and cost-effective electrode materials for prolonging the cycling life of Li-CO2 batteries toward practical applications
September 2021

Yanyi Ma et al published their article in Energy & Fuels
Synthesis of Ultrasmall NiCo2O4 Nanoparticle-Decorated N-Doped Graphene Nanosheets as an Effective Catalyst for Zn–Air Batteries
In this work, NiCo2O4 nanoparticle-decorated N-doped graphene nanosheet has been fabricated using an effortless hydrothermal process, of which the N-doped graphene nanosheets fabricated by a novel non-thermal arc plasma method possess an extremely large specific surface area and small dimensions. The Zn-air battery with the catalyst exhibited excellent energy efficiency and cycling stability.
August 2021

Xu Xiao et al published their article in Energy & Fuels
Investigation on the Strategies for Discharge Capacity Improvement of Aprotic Li-CO 2 Batteries
To achieve a high-capacity battery, parameter sensitivity analysis is conducted. The initial porosity of the cathode is found to the most determining factor on the specific capacity. To this end, various cathode structures are designed and evaluated. Among these designs, the frustum conical porous cathode can lead to the largest capacity improvement of over 60%, demonstrating the feasibility of improving the capacity through structure design.
November 2020

Ziqi Chen et al published their article in Chemical Engineering Journal
Mathematical modeling and numerical analysis of alkaline zinc-iron flow batteries for energy storage applications
A transient and two-dimensional mathematical model of zinc-iron flow batteries is established to study the influences of electrolyte flow rate and electrode geometry towards the electrochemical performance. The results demonstrate that a high flow rate, high electrode thickness, and porosity are favorable for battery performance. This work provides a comprehensive strategy allowing for the improvement on the practical design of zinc-iron flow batteries.
August 2020