01853nas a2200193 4500008004100000022001400041245010900055210006900164260006700233300001200300490000600312520111000318100001801428700002001446700002201466700002001488700002501508856012601533 2016 eng d a2196-735000aHighly stable laser-scribed flexible planar microsupercapacitor using mushroom derived carbon electrodes0 aHighly stable laserscribed flexible planar microsupercapacitor u a111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USAbWILEY-BLACKWELLcJUN a16000570 v33 a

A report is presented on the fabrication of all solid-state interdigitated flexible microsupercapacitor using ultrafast and highly scalable laser scribing technique, using highly mesoporous carbon synthesized from biomass (mushroom) with hydrothermal preprocessing. The specific protocol used for carbon synthesis renders some unique property features to the material (surface area of 2604 m(2) g(-1) with hierarchical pore size distribution) in the context of supercapacitor electrode application. A polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-H2SO4 gel electrolyte is used for electrochemical measurements. The microsupercapacitor shows high cyclic stability up to 15000 cycles. Moreover it shows nearly 90% stability after 1000 bending cycles at 60 degrees angle. It also retains its performance even under 120 degrees bending condition. This work represents a facile and fast technique for microscaled device fabrication that can be easily commercialized. Moreover, the mushroom-derived carbon used to make the electrodes holds great promise in context of the stability and flexibility of flexible supercapacitors.

1 aYadav, Poonam1 aBasu, Aniruddha1 aSuryawanshi, Anil1 aGame, Onkar, S.1 aOgale, Satishchandra uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/highly-stable-laser-scribed-flexible-planar-microsupercapacitor-using-mushroom-derived01516nas a2200193 4500008004100000245011400041210006900155260000800224300001200232490000800244520081900252100002001071700001801091700002101109700002201130700002201152700002501174856012301199 2016 eng d00aMinute-made activated porous carbon from agro-waste for Li-ion battery anode using a low power microwave oven0 aMinutemade activated porous carbon from agrowaste for Liion batt cSEP a535-5440 v2123 aWe demonstrate a very simple, cost-effective and superfast process for making Li-ion battery (LIB) anode grade carbon from agro-waste in the form of sugarcane bagasse using a low power microwave system. Activation of this bagasse derived carbon is carefully optimized by using various weight ratios of KOH to obtain the desired properties of functional carbon in terms of porosity and electrical conductivity. Low equivalent series resistance (ESR), low charge transfer resistance with good electrical conductivity, and optimum porosity for efficient ion diffusion make this carbon a good candidate for Li-ion battery anode material rendering a reversible capacity of 757 mAhg (1) at a current density of 100 mAg (1) and a good cycling performance at high current rates. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.1 aAgarkar, Shruti1 aYadav, Poonam1 aFernandes, Rohan1 aKothari, Dushyant1 aSuryawanshi, Anil1 aOgale, Satishchandra uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/minute-made-activated-porous-carbon-agro-waste-li-ion-battery-anode-using-low-power01817nas a2200181 4500008004100000245012100041210006900162260000800231300001400239490000700253520114300260100002001403700001901423700002101442700001801463700002501481856012901506 2018 eng d00aG-C3N4/NiAl-LDH 2D/2D hybrid heterojunction for high-performance photocatalytic reduction ofco2 into renewable fuels0 aGC3N4NiAlLDH 2D2D hybrid heterojunction for highperformance phot cJAN a2667-26780 v103 a2D/2D interface heterostructures of g-C3N4 and NiAl-LDH are synthesized utilizing strong electrostatic interactions between positively charged 2D NiAl-LDH sheets and negatively charged 2D g-C3N4 nanosheets. This new 2D/2D interface heterojunction showed remarkable performance for photocatalytic CO, reduction to produce renewable fuels such as CO and H-2 under visible-light irradiation, far superior to that of either single phase g-C3N4 or NiAl-LDH nanosheets. The enhancement of photocatalytic activity could be attributed mainly to the excellent interfacial contact at the heterojunction of gC(3)N(4)/NiAl-LDH, which subsequently results in suppressed recombination, and improved transfer and separation of photogenerated charge carriers. In addition, the optimal g-C3N4/NiAl-LDH nanocomposite possessed high photostability after successive experimental runs with no obvious change in the production of CO from CO, reduction. Our findings regarding the design, fabrication and photophysical properties of 2D/2D heterostructure systems may find use in other photocatalytic applications including H-2 production and water purification.1 aTonda, Surendar1 aKumar, Santosh1 aBhardwaj, Monika1 aYadav, Poonam1 aOgale, Satishchandra uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/g-c3n4nial-ldh-2d2d-hybrid-heterojunction-high-performance-photocatalytic-reduction-ofco201679nas a2200169 4500008004100000245014000041210006900181260000800250300001200258490000800270520102900278100001701307700001901324700001801343700002001361856012801381 2018 eng d00aIn situ phase transformation synthesis of unique Janus Ag2O/Ag2CO3 heterojunction photocatalyst with improved photocatalytic properties0 aIn situ phase transformation synthesis of unique Janus Ag2OAg2CO cJUL a555-5620 v4453 aHerein, Ag2O/Ag2CO3 nanocomposite with unique Janus morphology was synthesized by a facile ion-exchange followed by an in situ phase transformation method with precise control of its nucleation and growth processes. Contrary to conventional synthetic procedures of Janus architectures, the present Janus system was constructed without the need for surfactants or toxic chemicals. Most importantly, the visible-light-absorbing Janus Ag2O/Ag2CO3 nanocomposite exhibits a remarkable performance toward the degradation of Rhodamine B and 4-chlorophenol, far superior to that observed for bare Ag2CO3. The obvious enhancement of the photocatalytic performance of this nanocomposite is mainly attributed to the intimate Ag2O/Ag2CO3 interface created by its exceptional Janus architecture, which in turn allows for rapid charge transfer processes. Additionally, the Janus system exhibited a high photostability during recycling experiments with no significant change in the degradation activity. (C) 2018 Published by Elsevier B.V.1 aJo, Wan-Kuen1 aKumar, Santosh1 aYadav, Poonam1 aTonda, Surendar uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/situ-phase-transformation-synthesis-unique-janus-ag2oag2co3-heterojunction-photocatalyst02408nas a2200265 4500008004100000022001400041245013100055210006900186260000900255300001400264490000600278520151800284653001401802653001801816653002601834653001201860653002101872100001801893700001701911700002001928700002101948700002101969700002101990856013102011 2020 eng d a2196-021600aElectrochemical evaluation of the stability and capacity of r-GO-wrapped copper antimony chalcogenide anode for Li-ion battery0 aElectrochemical evaluation of the stability and capacity of rGOw cAUG  a3291-33000 v73 a

Poor cycling stability and capacity fade are primary concerns for next-generation anode materials for Li-ion batteries. In non-carbonaceous anode materials, alloying with Li leads to volume increase that affects practical applications, and increase in particle size, amorphization and reduced conductivity can all lead to a loss of performance. In this work, binary antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) and ternary copper antimony sulfide (CuSbS2) are synthesized by a convenient solvothermal process. These materials are used to study the Li-active/inactive concept, by incorporating Cu into Sb(2)S(3)forming CuSbS(2)wherein Cu is Li inactive whereas Sb is Li active. By direct comparison, we have shown that incorporating Cu into binary antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) resulting into ternary copper antimony sulfide (CuSbS2) addresses the problem of poor conductivity and capacity loss, as Cu provides conductivity leading to enhanced charge transfer and prevents Sb particle aggregation while charge-discharge by exhibiting spectator or diluent ion effect. The better performance of CuSbS(2)is associated with the better Li(+)ion diffusion in the CuSbS2(D=8.97x10(-15) cm(2) s(-1)) compared to Sb2S3(D=2.76x10(-15) cm(2) s(-1)) and lower series resistance of CuSbS2(R=4.70x10(5) omega) compared to Sb2S3(R=5.81x10(8) omega). We have also investigated the composite with the addition of rGO. The CuSbS2-rGO delivered a reversible capacity of 672 mAh g(-1)after 1000 cycles at 200 mA g(-1)which has shown best performance.

10aBatteries10achalcogenides10aDiffusion coefficient10alithium10aTernary sulfides1 aYadav, Poonam1 aSharma, Neha1 aPatrike, Apurva1 aSabri, Ylias, M.1 aJones, Lathe, A.1 aShelke, Manjusha uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/electrochemical-evaluation-stability-and-capacity-r-go-wrapped-copper-antimony-chalcogenide01612nas a2200193 4500008004100000022001400041245015700055210006900212260000800281300001400289490000700303520086700310100001801177700001701195700002801212700002101240700002501261856013201286 2020 eng d a0887-062400aElectrospun nanofibers of Tin phosphide (SnP0.94) nanoparticles encapsulated in a carbon matrix: a tunable conversion-cum-alloying lithium storage anode0 aElectrospun nanofibers of Tin phosphide SnP094 nanoparticles enc cJUN a7648-76570 v343 a

Anodes with improved Li storage capability are required for next-generation lithium batteries. In this work we report a convenient synthesis strategy, based on electrospinning followed by reduction and phosphorization, to prepare a tin phosphide (SnP0.94) phase in a carbon nanofiber matrix. The layered structure offered by the SnP0.94 phase, along with its small size (5-20 nm) encapsulated in the conducting carbon matrix, leads to promising electrochemical Li storage characteristics. This composite has a capacity of 750 mAh g(-1) at 100 mA g(-1) with good cycling and rate stability. Electrochemical studies revealed a faster diffusion coefficient (1.86 x 10(-11) cm(2) s(-1)) for Li in the composite compared to the bare SnP0.94 (8.57 x 10(-14) cm(2) s(-1)), confirming the promise of this class of materials for cation storage in battery anodes.

1 aYadav, Poonam1 aMalik, Wahid1 aDwivedi, Pravin, Kumari1 aJones, Lathe, A.1 aShelke, Manjusha, V. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/electrospun-nanofibers-tin-phosphide-snp094-nanoparticles-encapsulated-carbon-matrix-tunable02353nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245009800055210006900153260000900222300001100231490000800242520156000250653002101810653002001831653001901851653001801870653000801888100002401896700001801920700002401938700002301962856012601985 2022 eng d a0925-838800aFacile synthesis of nanocomposites of CNF-Sn and C-Sn microspheres: Prospective field emitter0 aFacile synthesis of nanocomposites of CNFSn and CSn microspheres cJUN  a1643180 v9073 a

We report synthesis of Carbon nanofibers (CNFs) and hybrid nanocomposites namely, CNF-Sn and C-Sn microspheres using simple electrospinning technique, followed by annealing in controlled atmosphere. The as-prepared materials were characterized using X-raydiffraction (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Ultra-violet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS), and Raman spectroscopy to reveal their physico-chemical properties. As carbon family members are potential materials for field emission (FE) based applications, owing to their high aspect ratio FE characteristics of the synthesized materials were explored at base pressure of 1 x 10(-8) mbar. Interestingly, the hybrid nanocomposite CNF-Sn and C-Sn emitters showed improved FE behavior (with the turn-on field of 3.4 and 1.36 V/mu m, respectively) in contrast to the pristine CNFs emitter (turn-on field of 5.4 V/mu m). Furthermore, the maximum emission current density is substantially enhanced, 7.75 and 4.6 mA/cm(2) for CNF-Sn and C-Sn emitters, respectively. The improvement in the FE behavior of nanocomposite emitters is attributed to the combined effect of morphology and modulation of electronic properties at the interface of nanocomposites. The results confirm that FE characteristics of pristine nanostructures can be greatly improved upon formation of their nanocomposites and this approach can be extended to other nanostructures for improving their multi-functionalities. (c) 2022 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

10acarbon nanofiber10aelectrospinning10afield emission10aNanocomposite10aTin1 aBadadhe, Satish, S.1 aYadav, Poonam1 aSuryawanshi, Sachin1 aMore, Mahendra, A. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/facile-synthesis-nanocomposites-cnf-sn-and-c-sn-microspheres-prospective-field-emitter02131nas a2200253 4500008004100000022001400041245009100055210006900146260000800215300001500223490000600238520129600244653002001540653002201560653002701582653004201609653001901651100002201670700002301692700002001715700001801735700000501753856011901758 2022 eng d a2199-692X00aHoneycomb boron carbon nitride as high-performance anode material for li-ion batteries0 aHoneycomb boron carbon nitride as highperformance anode material cJUL ae2022000560 v83 a

3D Porous carbon-based materials are well known for their excellent mechanical and electrochemical properties for various energy storage applications including Li-ion Battery (LIB) anodes. However, their commercial application is limited due to their low theoretical specific capacity. Heteroatom doping in carbonaceous networks proved an efficient way to modify the surface properties, which considerably improves the Li intake capacity and Li diffusion in porous carbon materials. In this work, we have synthesized 3D honeycomb boron carbon nitride (HBCN) from boric acid, glucose, and cyanamide. Silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) are used as structure-directing agents to replicate well-organized honeycomb structures. HBCN possesses a high specific surface area (SSA) of similar to 597 m(2) g(-1), with a uniform porosity distribution, low charge transfer resistance, and steady Li flux. When analyzed as an anode material for LIB, HBCN demonstrated an excellent specific capacity of similar to 652 mAhg(-1) and 408 mAhg(-1) at an input current density of 100 mAg(-1) and 1 Ag-1 respectively and an energy density of 227 Wh kg(-1) at 1 C rate in a full cell LIB. These results indicate that the doping of B and N hetero atoms is significantly advantageous for LIBs application.

10a3D-Architecture10aHeteroatom Doping10aHigh-Performance Anode10aHoneycomb boron carbon nitride (HBCN)10aLi-ion battery1 aKarbhal, Indrapal1 aChaturvedi, Vikash1 aPatrike, Apurva1 aYadav, Poonam1 a uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/honeycomb-boron-carbon-nitride-high-performance-anode-material-li-ion-batteries02180nas a2200241 4500008004100000022001400041245011200055210006900167260000800236300001500244490000700259520138600266653001001652653001401662653002001676653001701696653001901713100002001732700001801752700001801770700002101788856012901809 2022 eng d a1864-563100aResearch progress and perspective on lithium/sodium metal anodes for next-generation rechargeable batteries0 aResearch progress and perspective on lithiumsodium metal anodes  cJUL ae2022005040 v153 a

With the development of consumer electronic devices and electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are vital components for high energy storage with great impact on our modern life. However, LIBs still cannot meet all the essential demands of rapidly growing new industries. In pursuance of higher energy requirement, metal batteries (MBs) are the next-generation high-energy-density devices. Li/Na metals are considered as an ideal anode for high-energy batteries due to extremely high theoretical specific capacity (3860 and 1165 mAh g(-1) for Li and Na, respectively) and low electrochemical potential (-3.04 V for Li and -2.71 V for Na vs. standard hydrogen electrode). Unfortunately, uncontrolled dendrite growth, high reactivity, and infinite volume change induce severe safety concerns and poor cycle efficiency during their application. Consequently, MBs are far from commercialization stage. This Review represents a comprehensive overview of failure mechanism of lithium/sodium metal anode and its progress for rechargeable batteries through (i) electrolyte optimization, (ii) artificial solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer formation, and (iii) nanoengineering at materials level in current collector, anode, and host. The challenges in current MBs research and potential applications of lithium/sodium metal anodes are also outlined and summarized.

10aanode10aBatteries10adendrite growth10aElectrolytes10aEnergy storage1 aPatrike, Apurva1 aYadav, Poonam1 aShelke, Vilas1 aShelke, Manjusha uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/research-progress-and-perspective-lithiumsodium-metal-anodes-next-generation-rechargeable02222nas a2200205 4500008004100000022001400041245008700055210006900142260000900211300001400220490000600234520154700240100001801787700001601805700001701821700002101838700002101859700002101880856011501901 2022 eng d a2398-490200aSustainable composite of SnFe2O4 conversion alloying anode for lithium-ion storage0 aSustainable composite of SnFe2O4 conversion alloying anode for l cAUG  a3806-38170 v63 a

The development of high-performance, low-cost electrodes using sustainable materials for Li-ion batteries is of vital importance in view of their increasing demand for use in electronics and electric vehicles, as we transition from non-renewable energy resources. Challenges associated with commercial graphite anode materials include relatively low capacity, the use of high-temperature synthesis, Li dendrite formation, and limited rate capability. In this study, we present a tin ferrite SnFe2O4 (SFO) conversion alloying material (CAM), and its synergistic composite with a scalable and low-cost waste-derived carbon (WDC), which was prepared by low-temperature pyrolysis of a waste material sustainably. The combination of SFO with the WDC in the composite boosts the conductivity, diffusion kinetics, stability, and reversibility, and accommodates volume expansion upon cycling. The first charge capacity obtained for WDC, SFO, and SFO-WDC is 595, 1269, and 1331 mA h g(-1), respectively at 100 mA g(-1) in a Li-ion half-cell. In a full cell fabricated with LFP, a stable capacity of 80 mA h g(-1) at 100 mA g(-1) could be obtained, and the corresponding energy density for the SFO-WDCIILFP full cell is 300 W h kg(-1). Kinetic studies revealed that capacitance-controlled charge storage is dominant so the capacity was higher in the composite. This composite system addresses both the low capacity issue of the carbon anode and stability issues of CAMs while being compatible for use with current Li-ion battery technology.

1 aYadav, Poonam1 aParte, Golu1 aMalik, Wahid1 aSabri, Ylias, M.1 aJones, Lathe, A.1 aShelke, Manjusha uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/sustainable-composite-snfe2o4-conversion-alloying-anode-lithium-ion-storage02004nas a2200253 4500008004100000022001400041245012700055210006900182260000800251490000700259520111100266653002101377653004501398653001401443653001901457653001901476653002001495100002201515700002301537700001801560700002001578700002501598856012701623 2023 eng d a2196-735000aTemplate directed synthesis of boron carbon nitride nanotubes (BCN-NTs) and their evaluation for energy storage properties0 aTemplate directed synthesis of boron carbon nitride nanotubes BC cJAN0 v103 a

A unique approach has been applied for the synthesis of 1D boron carbon nitride nanotubes (BCN-NTs) using MnO2 nanowires as templates. BCN-NTs have been evaluated in Na-ion batteries, Li-ion batteries, and supercapacitors as electrode material and exhibited excellent and stable electrochemical performance. BCN-NTs as an anode for Na-ion battery has been shown to be highly stable up to 3000 cycles with capacity retention of 95 mAh g(-1), at a high current density of 1 A g(-1). In the case of the Li-ion battery, these BCN-NTs show a specific capacity of 563 mAh g(-1) at a current density of 50 mA g(-1). Finally, when used as an electrode for a supercapacitor, BCN-NTs display a specific capacity of 221 F g(-1) at a current density of 3 A g(-1) and 168 F g(-1) even at a very high current density of 30 A g(-1) exemplifying the excellent rate performance. The multifunctionality and stable performance of BCN-NTs among various electrochemical energy storage systems highlight the robustness of the material and make it an excellent candidate for scalable production and commercialization.

10a1D-nanostructure10aboron carbon nitride nanotubes (BCN-NTs)10aCo-doping10aLi-ion battery10aNa-ion battery10aSupercapacitors1 aKarbhal, Indrapal1 aChaturvedi, Vikash1 aYadav, Poonam1 aPatrike, Apurva1 aShelke, Manjusha, V. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/template-directed-synthesis-boron-carbon-nitride-nanotubes-bcn-nts-and-their-evaluation02199nas a2200313 4500008004100000022001400041245010900055210006900164260000900233300001100242490000600253520118600259653000801445653001801453653001901471653001101490653003201501100001801533700001901551700002801570700002301598700001901621700003401640700002001674700001601694700002101710700002501731856012901756 2024 eng d a2515-765500aPhotocatalytic CO2 reduction to syngas using nickel phosphide-loaded CdS under visible light irradiation0 aPhotocatalytic CO2 reduction to syngas using nickel phosphideloa cAPR  a0250190 v63 a

Photocatalytic CO2 reduction is a sustainable pathway to produce syngas (H-2 + CO), which is a key feedstock for the production of several important liquid fuels on the industrial scale. However, achieving an appropriate tunable ratio of H-2:CO in syngas for commercial purposes is a challenging task. In this work, we present a low-cost and non-noble metal, phosphide-based co-catalyst-Ni2P-loaded cadmium sulfide (CdS) photocatalyst system, for photocatalytic CO2 reduction. As a co-catalyst, Ni2P fosters an efficient charge separation of photoexcited charges generated in the CdS production of syngas. In total, 3 wt.% Ni2P/CdS exhibited exceptional performance of 50.6 mu mol g(-1) h(-1) in the CO evolution rate and 115 mu mol g(-1) h(-1) in the H-2 evolution rate, with a syngas composition varying from 2 to 4 in the H-2:CO ratio. Furthermore, first-principles density functional theory calculations were performed to study the surface energetics of the catalyst system and the results are found to be consistent with our experimental findings. Indeed, they establish that the composite favors CO2 photoreduction into syngas more efficiently than pure surfaces.

10aCdS10aCO2 reduction10aPhotocatalysis10aSyngas10atransition metal phosphides1 aYadav, Poonam1 aKumar, Santosh1 aVelankanni, Nandhakumar1 aKuehne, Thomas, D.1 aGosavi, Suresh1 aRaghupathy, Ramya, Kormath Ma1 aBhosale, Reshma1 aHeld, Georg1 aShelke, Manjusha1 aOgale, Satishchandra uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/photocatalytic-co2-reduction-syngas-using-nickel-phosphide-loaded-cds-under-visible-light02635nas a2200289 4500008004100000022001400041245010600055210006900161260000800230490000700238520166300245653001401908653003401922653001801956653002701974653002302001653002102024100001802045700002202063700001702085700001902102700003602121700001902157700001802176700002102194856013002215 2024 eng d a2468-519400aWide temperature enhanced sodium storage in tailored, sustainable sodiophilic biphasic N-doped carbon0 aWide temperature enhanced sodium storage in tailored sustainable cAPR0 v373 a

Alternative to Li-ion batteries(LIB), Na-ion batteries (NIB) and Na metal batteries (NMB) are gaining significant attention due to their low cost, abundance, and safety. By modulating microstructural properties such as graphitization, heteroatom doping, surface-rich functional groups, and interlayer d-spacing, Na-ion storage in NIB and Na plating/striping in NMB can be ameliorated. This study reports sodiophilic N-doped polymer-derived carbon (PDC) as an anode for NIB and host for Na metal in NMB. As NIB anode, PDC provides a storage capacity of 173 mAh g- 1 at 1 A g- 1 in half-cell and 84 mAh g- 1 at 1C (1C = 128 mAhg- 1) in full-cell with Na3V2(PO4)2F3 (NVPF) cathode. As Na metal anode (NMA) host, a high columbic efficiency (C.E.) of 99.45% for over 1000 cycles at 6 mA cm- 2_4 mAh cm-2 is obtained. Furthermore, fascinating wide temperature (50 degrees C and -20 degrees C) sodiumion storage is successfully demonstrated by PDC. Advanced X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirmed the formation of stable and uniform solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) composed of inorganic and organic components, X-ray microtomography confirmed uniform Na plating throughout the volume of the electrode analogous to Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) results. A sustainable and scalable promising biphasic NIB anode and sodiophilic host for Na metal was possible due to larger d-spacing, partial graphitization, high mesoporosity, N-doping, presence of surface functional groups, better charge transfer, and diffusion properties.

10aFull-cell10aLow and elevated temperatures10aNa metal host10aPolymer-derived carbon10aSodium-ion battery10aX-ray tomography1 aYadav, Poonam1 aDas, Anoushka, K.1 aTorris, Arun1 aWasnik, Kundan1 aKoppisetti, Heramba, Venkata Sa1 aPol, Vilas, G.1 aShelke, Vilas1 aShelke, Manjusha uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/wide-temperature-enhanced-sodium-storage-tailored-sustainable-sodiophilic-biphasic-n-doped02236nas a2200265 4500008004100000022001400041245014200055210006900197260000800266300001600274490000700290520129400297653001801591653004401609653002701653653002301680653001901703100001901722700001801741700001701759700002101776700001801797700002501815856013001840 2025 eng d a1944-824400aInvestigations into the nucleation dynamics of the stable Na-metal anode: revealing the role of a tin-infused carbon nanofiber interlayer0 aInvestigations into the nucleation dynamics of the stable Nameta cFEB a12281-122900 v173 a

Fundamental understanding and controlling of sodium nucleation are essential for enhancing the performance, safety, and longevity of sodium metal batteries, which is not yet clearly understood in the case of sodium metal batteries. The present study showcases how a modification in the host material influences nucleation kinetics. Current-time transient studies on copper, carbon nanofiber, and tin-embedded carbon nanofiber interlayers employing the Scharifker-Hills model elucidate the mode of nucleation. This work tries to delve deep and presents a case study on how a tin-based interlayer can not only minimize the barrier for sodium nucleation but also direct the sequential progressive and instantaneous nucleation of sodium metal while reducing the overpotential substantially, resulting in crystalline, uniform Na-metal deposition. Further, to account for the complex dynamics of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation distinctly associated with alkali metal deposition, the SEI-fracture model has been included, and the quantification of electrochemical nucleation parameters is obtained. The results provide important insights into the sodium nucleation mechanism, paving the way to counter dendrite formation and SEI dissolution issues of the Na-metal anode.

10aoverpotential10aprogressiveand instantaneous nucleation10aScharifker-Hills model10aSEI-fracture model10atin interlayer1 aWasnik, Kundan1 aYadav, Poonam1 aAhuja, Manuj1 aMirzapure, Vinay1 aJohari, Priya1 aShelke, Manjusha, V. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/investigations-nucleation-dynamics-stable-na-metal-anode-revealing-role-tin-infused-carbon02418nas a2200277 4500008004100000022001400041245015000055210006900205260000800274300001400282490000700296520143000303653002501733653001401758653002101772653002701793653002601820653001401846100002201860700001801882700002201900700003501922700002601957700002501983856013202008 2025 eng d a1944-824400aUnlocking enhanced redox dynamics: the power of a bifunctional catalytic zinc phosphide interface in full cell and pouch lithium-sulfur batteries0 aUnlocking enhanced redox dynamics the power of a bifunctional ca cJAN a7657-76690 v173 a

Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries face significant challenges, such as polysulfide dissolution, sluggish reaction kinetics, and lithium anode corrosion, hindering their practical application. Herein, we report a highly effective approach using a zinc phosphide (ZnP2) bifunctional catalyst to address these issues. The ZnP2 catalyst effectively anchors lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), catalytically reactivates them, and enhances lithium-ion diffusion. Utilizing a ZnP2-modified separator in a Li-S half-cell achieves an impressive initial capacity of 1145.4 mAh g-1, retaining 954 mAh g-1 and 99.8% Coulombic efficiency after 100 cycles, compared to the pristine separator. The underlying reaction mechanisms are thoroughly investigated through post-mortem analyses and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Moreover, a Li-S full cell with an E/S ratio of 10 mu L mg-1 demonstrates stable cycling performance, achieving an initial capacity of 797.5 and 534 mAh g-1 after 100 cycles at 0.1C, with a negative-to-positive mass ratio of 3:1. Additionally, the real-world feasibility of lightweight and flexible Li-S pouch batteries with ZnP2-modified separators is explored, showing a stable performance over 100 cycles at 0.1C with 80% capacity retention. This engineered separator can be integrated with advanced sulfur cathodes to create high-energy-density, stable Li-S batteries for commercial applications.

10acatalytic interlayer10afull cell10alithium dendrite10alithium sulfur battery10apolysulfide shuttling10apouchcell1 aDas, Anoushka, K.1 aYadav, Poonam1 aVerma, Tushar, S.1 aMarulasiddappa, Thripuranthaka1 aKrishnamurty, Sailaja1 aShelke, Manjusha, V. uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/unlocking-enhanced-redox-dynamics-power-bifunctional-catalytic-zinc-phosphide-interface-full