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Herzog, M.J.; Gauquelin, N.; Esken, D.; Verbeeck, J.; Janek, J. |
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Facile dry coating method of high-nickel cathode material by nanostructured fumed alumina (Al2O3) improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries |
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A1 Journal article |
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2021 |
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Energy technology |
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9 |
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4 |
Pages |
2100028 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Surface coating is a crucial method to mitigate the aging problem of high-Ni cathode active materials (CAMs). By avoiding the direct contact of the CAM and the electrolyte, side reactions are hindered. Commonly used techniques like wet or ALD coating are time consuming and costly. Therefore, a more cost-effective coating technique is desirable. Herein, a facile and fast dry powder coating process for CAMs with nanostructured fumed metal oxides are reported. As the model case, the coating of high-Ni NMC (LiNi0.7Mn0.15Co0.15O2) by nanostructured fumed Al2O3 is investigated. A high coverage of the CAM surface with an almost continuous coating layer is achieved, still showing some porosity. Electrochemical evaluation shows a significant increase in capacity retention, cycle life and rate performance of the coated NMC material. The coating layer protects the surface of the CAM successfully and prevents side reactions, resulting in reduced solid electrolyte interface (SEI) formation and charge transfer impedance during cycling. A mechanism on how the coating layer enhances the cycling performance is hypothesized. The stable coating layer effectively prevents crack formation and particle disintegration of the NMC. In depth analysis indicates partial formation of LixAl2O3/LiAlO2 in the coating layer during cycling, enhancing lithium ion diffusivity and thus, also the rate performance. |
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000621000700001 |
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2021-01-23 |
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2194-4296; 2194-4288 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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Times cited |
25 |
Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
The authors would like to thank Erik Peldszus and Steve Rienecker for the support with scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. The Qu-Ant-EM microscope and the direct electron detector were partly funded by the Hercules fund from the Flemish Government. N.G. and J.V. acknowledge funding from GOA project “Solarpaint” of the University of Antwerp. Funding from the Flemish Research Fund (FWO) project G0F1320N is acknowledged.; Open access funding enabled and organized by Projekt DEAL. |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ admin @ c:irua:176670 |
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6724 |
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Navarrete, A.; Centi, G.; Bogaerts, A.; Mart?n,?ngel; York, A.; Stefanidis, G.D. |
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Harvesting Renewable Energy for Carbon Dioxide Catalysis |
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A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Energy technology |
Abbreviated Journal |
Energy Technol-Ger |
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5 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
796-811 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The use of renewable energy (RE) to transform carbon dioxide into commodities (i.e., CO2 valorization) will pave the way towards a more sustainable economy in the coming years. But how can we efficiently use this energy (mostly available as electricity or solar light) to drive the necessary (catalytic) transformations? This paper presents a review of the technological advances in the transformation of carbon dioxide by means of RE. The socioeconomic implications and chemical basis of the transformation of carbon dioxide with RE are discussed. Then a general view of the use of RE to activate the (catalytic) transformations of carbon dioxide with microwaves, plasmas, and light is presented. The fundamental phenomena involved are introduced from a catalytic and reaction device perspective to present the advantages of this energy form as well as the inherent limitations of the present state-of-the-art. It is shown that efficient use of RE requires the redesign of current catalytic concepts. In this context, a new kind of reaction system, an energy-harvesting device, is proposed as a new conceptual approach for this endeavor. Finally, the challenges that lie ahead for the efficient and economical use of RE for carbon dioxide conversion are exposed. |
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2017-02-08 |
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2194-4288 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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2.789 |
Times cited |
15 |
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Not_Open_Access |
| Notes |
Fund for Scientific Research Flanders, G.0254.14 N, G.0217.14 N and G.0383.16 N ; Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, ENE2014-53459-R ; |
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Most recent IF: 2.789 |
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PLASMANT @ plasmant @ c:irua:144217 |
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4615 |
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Van Havenbergh, K.; Turner, S.; Marx, N.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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The mechanical behavior during (de)lithiation of coated silicon nanoparticles as anode material for lithium-ion batteries studied by InSitu transmission electron microscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2016 |
Publication |
Energy technology |
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Energy Technol-Ger |
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4 |
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4 |
Pages |
1005-1012 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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One approach to cope with the continuous irreversible capacity loss in Si-based electrodes, attributed to lithiation-induced volume changes and the formation of a solid-electrolyte interface (SEI), is by coating silicon nanoparticles. A coating can improve the conductivity of the electrode, form a chemical shield against the electrolyte, or provide mechanical confinement to reduce the volume increase. The influence of such a coating on the mechanical behavior of silicon nanoparticles during Li insertion and Li extraction was investigated by insitu transmission electron microscopy. The type of coating was shown to influence the size of the unreacted core that remains after reaction of silicon with lithium. Furthermore, two mechanisms to relieve the stress generated during volume expansion are reported: the initiation of cracks and the formation of nanovoids. Both result in a full reaction of the silicon nanoparticles, whereas with the formation of cracks, additional surface area is created, on which an SEI can be formed. |
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000382549500012 |
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2016-06-29 |
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2194-4296; 2194-4288 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.789 |
Times cited |
6 |
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Most recent IF: NA |
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UA @ lucian @ c:irua:137167 |
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4406 |
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van Laer, K.; Bogaerts, A. |
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Improving the Conversion and Energy Efficiency of Carbon Dioxide Splitting in a Zirconia-Packed Dielectric Barrier Discharge Reactor |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Energy technology |
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Energy Technol-Ger |
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3 |
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3 |
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1038-1044 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) |
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The use of plasma technology for CO2 splitting is gaining increasing interest, but one of the major obstacles to date for industrial implementation is the considerable energy cost. We demonstrate that the introduction of a packing of dielectric zirconia (ZrO2) beads into a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma reactor can enhance the CO2 conversion and energy efficiency up to a factor 1.9 and 2.2, respectively, compared to that in a normal (unpacked) DBD reactor. We obtained a maximum conversion of 42 % and a maximum energy efficiency of 9.6 %. However, it is the ability of the packing to almost double both the conversion and the energy efficiency simultaneously at certain input parameters that makes it very promising. The improved conversion and energy efficiency can be explained by the higher values of the local electric field and electron energy near the contact points of the beads and the lower breakdown voltage, demonstrated by 2 D fluid modeling. |
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2015-08-19 |
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2194-4288 |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
2.789 |
Times cited |
59 |
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This research was carried out in the framework of the network on Physical Chemistry of Plasma-Surface Interactions—Interuniversity Attraction Poles, phase VII (http://psiiap7.ulb.ac.be/), and supported by the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO). K.V.L. is indebted to the Institute for the Promotion of Innovation by Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT Flanders) for financial support |
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Most recent IF: 2.789; 2015 IF: 2.824 |
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c:irua:128224 |
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3992 |
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Van Havenbergh, K.; Turner, S.; Driesen, K.; Bridel, J.-S.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
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Solidelectrolyte interphase evolution of carbon-coated silicon nanoparticles for lithium-ion batteries monitored by transmission electron microscopy and impedance spectroscopy |
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A1 Journal article |
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2015 |
Publication |
Energy technology |
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Energy Technol-Ger |
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3 |
Issue |
3 |
Pages |
699-708 |
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A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
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The main drawbacks of silicon as the most promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (theoretical capacity=3572 mAh g−1) are lithiation-induced volume changes and the continuous formation of a solidelectrolyte interphase (SEI) upon cycling. A recent strategy is to focus on the influence of coatings and composite materials. To this end, the evolution of the SEI, as well as an applied carbon coating, on nanosilicon electrodes during the first electrochemical cycles is monitored. Two specific techniques are combined: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is used to study the surface evolution of the nanoparticles on a very local scale, whereas electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) provides information on the electrode level. A TEMEELS fingerprint signal of carbonate structures from the SEI is discovered, which can be used to differentiate between the SEI and a graphitic carbon matrix. Furthermore, the shielding effect of the carbon coating and the thickness evolution of the SEI are described. |
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2015-06-24 |
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2194-4288; |
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UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
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2.789 |
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IWT Flanders |
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Most recent IF: 2.789; 2015 IF: 2.824 |
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c:irua:126676 |
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3051 |
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