Optimizing NH4+ Storage Capability of Nickel Ferrocyanide by Regulating Coordination Anion in Aqueous Electrolytes

Will anions in electrolytes affect the electrochemical properties of Prussian blue analogues for aqueous ammonium ion batteries? In this study, the electrochemical reaction between nickel ferrocyanide and ammonium ions is investigated in three common inorganic ammonium salt solutions [NH4NO3, NH4Cl,...

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Published in:ChemElectroChem 2022-08, Vol.9 (15), p.n/a
Main Authors: Yu, Haoxiang, Fan, Leiyu, Yan, Huihui, Deng, Chenchen, Yan, Lei, Shu, Jie, Wang, Zhen‐Bo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ammonium chloride
Ammonium nitrate
Ammonium sulfate
Anions
aqueous ammonium ion batteries
Aqueous electrolytes
Coordination
Electrochemical analysis
electrolyte
Iron cyanides
Nickel
nickel ferrocyanides
Pigments
Prussian blue
Saline solutions
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Summary:Will anions in electrolytes affect the electrochemical properties of Prussian blue analogues for aqueous ammonium ion batteries? In this study, the electrochemical reaction between nickel ferrocyanide and ammonium ions is investigated in three common inorganic ammonium salt solutions [NH4NO3, NH4Cl, and (NH4)2SO4]. The results suggest that at the same NH4+ concentration, nickel ferrocyanide exhibits different electrochemical performances. The as‐prepared nickel ferrocyanide contains two phases, which are rhombohedral phase and cubic phase. Rhombohedral phase of nickel ferrocyanide has a high reactivity in 0.5 M (NH4)2SO4 solution during cycling while cubic phase shows good performance in 1 M NH4NO3 and 1 M NH4Cl electrolyte. It should be noted that the performance of cubic phase is superior to rhombohedral phase in kinetic consideration. Additionally, due to the strong coordination ability of chloride, nickel ferrocyanide exhibits an excellent electrochemical performance in 1 M NH4NO3 solution, rather than 1 M NH4Cl electrolyte. Anions matter: Anions in electrolytes are able to affect the electrochemical behavior of nickel ferrocyanide in aqueous ammonium ion batteries, leading to different electrochemical performances of nickel ferrocyanide in different inorganic ammonium salt solutions [NH4NO3, NH4Cl, and (NH4)2SO4].
ISSN:2196-0216
2196-0216
DOI:10.1002/celc.202200492