Author(s)

Bela Motta

Affiliation(s)

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125, United States.

Corresponding Author

Bela Motta

ABSTRACT

As energy and environmental issues become increasingly prominent, the development and utilization of new energy sources have received more and more attention. As the core and foundation of new energy technology, the research and development of new energy materials has quickly become a global research hotspot. Natural minerals have the characteristics of wide variety, low cost and environmental friendliness, which have attracted widespread attention in the preparation of new energy materials. This article reviews the application status of different types of natural minerals in the fields of supercapacitors, gas storage, lithium-ion batteries, photo/electrocatalysis, and phase change energy storage. The impact of the structural morphology of natural minerals on material preparation and performance is analyzed, and it is pointed out that The existing problems in the research of new energy mineral materials are analyzed, and its future research directions are prospected.

KEYWORDS

New energy materials; Natural minerals; Mineral materials; Functional materials; Structural morphology; Material properties

CITE THIS PAPER

Bela Motta. Application status of new energy and mineral materials. World Journal of Materials Science. 2024, 2(1): 1-10. DOI: 10.61784/wjms240167.

REFERENCES

[1] MAY J, MAY, WANG QS. High-entropy energy materials: challenges and new opportunities. Energy& EnvironmentalScience, 2021, 14(5): 2883-2905.

[2] Cui Boxiang, Liu Yanhong, Niu Pengbin. New energy materials and their applications in batteries. Information Recording Materials, 2021, 22(10): 234-236.

[3] Yan Liyun. Analysis of the application of new energy materials in new energy vehicles. New Industrialization, 2021, 11(12): 131-132+135.

[4] Deng Yanjie. A brief discussion on new energy materials. Shandong Chemical Industry, 2020, 49(9): 95.

[5] Chen Tianxing, Kong Jing. Research progress on natural mineral modified lithium-ion battery separators[J/OL]. Chemical Minerals and Processing: 1-9[2023-03-10]. http: //kns. cnki. net/kcms/detail/32. 1492. TQ. 20220928. 1548. 002. html.

[6] Liu Hao, Wang Xiaofei, Zhou Bin. Research progress on the application of minerals in the field of electrochemical energy storage. Journal of Ceramics, 2021, 49(10): 2130-2143.

[7] GAO DC, SUN YJ, FONG AM. Mineral-basedform-stable phase change materials for thermal energy storage: a review on encapsulation techniques, performance enhancements and practical applications. Energy Storage Materials, 2022, 46: 100-128.

[8] Lu Guocheng, Liao Libing, Li Yuxin. Rapidly developing mineral materials research in my country—ten years of progress (2011~2020). Bulletin of Minerals, Petrology and Geochemistry, 2020, 39(4): 714-725.

[9] POONAM, SHARMA K, ARORAA. Review of super-capacitors: materials and devices. Journal of Energy Storage, 2019, 21: 801-825.

[10] ZHANG D, TAN C, ZHANG W Z. Expanded graph-ite-based materials for supercapacitors: a review. Molecules, 2022, 27(3): 716.

[11] Shi Wenming, Liu Yihua, Lu Xianglian. Research progress on supercapacitor materials and applications. Micro-Nano Electronics Technology, 2022, 59(11): 1105-1118.

[12] Yang Fang, Wu Qiqi, Li Hongyu. Research progress on the application of mineral materials in supercapacitor electrodes. Chinese Chemical Bulletin, 2022, 85(10): 1161-1169.

[13] ZHANG L, ZHANG W B, CHAIS S. Clay mineral materials for electrochemical capacitance application. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2021, 168 (7): 70558.

[14] LIM Y G, PARK J W, PARK M S. Hard carbon-coated natural graphite electrodes for high-energy and power lithium-ion capacitors. Bulletin of the Korean ChemicalSociety, 2015, 36(1): 150-155.

[15] GAOXY, ZHAN CZ, YU XL. A high performance lithium-ion capacitor with both electrodes prepared from Srilanka graphite ore. Materials, 2017, 10(4): 414.

[16] RAJCIC-VUJASINOVIC M, STEVICZ, BUGARINOVIC S. Electrochemical characteristics of natural mineral covellite. Open Journal of Metal, 2012, 2(3): 60-67.

[17] PHOOHINKONG W, PAVASUPREE S, WANNAGON A, etal. Electrochemicalpropertiesofnanopowdersderived from ilmenite andleucoxene naturalminerals. Ceramics International, 2017, 43: 717-722.

[18] Li Aijun, Chuan Xiuyun, Cao Xi. Research progress in preparing porous carbon materials by mineral template method. Functional Materials, 2017, 48(2): 2063-2070.

[19] LUO HM, CHEN YZ, MU B. Preparation and elec-trochemicalperformance of attapulgite/citric acid template carbon electrode materials. Journal ofApplied Electro-chemistry, 2016, 46(3): 299-307.

[20] Cao Xi, Chuan Xiuyun, Li Aijun. Synthesis of porous carbon using nanofiber mineral fiber serpentine as template and its application in supercapacitors. New Carbon Materials, 2018, 33(3): 229-236.

[21] YUYA O, KOSUKE S. Nanoarchitectonics for conductive polymers using solid and vapor phases.. Nanoscale Advances, 2022, 4(13): 2773-2781.

[22] XIE AJ, TAOF, SUN W L. Design and synthesis of graphene/porous polyaniline nanocomposite using attapul-giteastemplateforhigh. JournalofTheElectrochemical Society, 2016, 164(2): 70-77.

[23] FAN P, WANG S N, LIU H. Polyaniline nanotube synthesized from natural tubular halloysite template as high performance pseudocapacitive electrode. Electro-chimica Acta, 2020, 331: 135259.

[24] YANG CH, GAOR J, YANG H M. Application oflayered nanoclay in electrochemical energy: current status and future. EnergyChem, 2021, 3(5): 100062.

[25] CHANG Y, LIU Z H, FU Z B. Preparation and cha-racterization of one-dimensional core-shell sepiolite/poly-pyrrole nanocomposites and effect of organic modification on the electrochemical properties. Industrial & Engi-neering Chemistry Research, 2014, 53(1): 38-47.

[26] REN ZB, YING ZR, LIU XD. Synthesisand electro-chemical capacitive performace of montmorillonite-based nitrogen-doped porous carbon @ MnO2 @ PANI ternary composite. New Chemical Materials, 2017, 45(3): 49-51.

[27] CHAI H, DONG H, WANG Y C. Porous NiCo2S4-halloysite hybrid self-assembled from nanosheets for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor applications. AppliedSurface Science, 2017, 401: 399-407.

[28] ARANEE T, MAKOTO O. Interactions of layered clay minerals with water-soluble polymers; structural design andfunctions. AppliedClay Science, 2022, 222: 106487.

[29] PEYMAN G B, AHMAD P M, FATEMEH Z. Clay mineral/polymer composite: characteristics, synthesis, and application in Li-ion batteries: a review. Applied Clay Science, 2022, 228: 106632.

[30] WANG Y, LIXY, QIN YY. Localelectricfield effect ofmontmorillonite in solid polymer electrolytes for lithium metalbatteries. Nano Energy, 2021, 90: 106490.

[31] LIN Y, WANG X M, LIU J. Naturalhalloysite nano-clay electrolyte for advanced all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries. Nano Energy, 2017, 31: 478-485.

[32] ANASTASIA M, INDERJEET T, RAO K R. Porous carbon-based material as a sustainable alternative for the storage of naturalgas(methane) andbiogas(biomethane): a review. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 446: 137373.

[33] LIU H, DING W, ZHOU FB. An overview and out-look on gasadsorption: fortheenrichmentoflow concentration coalbed methane. Separation Science and Technology, 2020, 55(6): 1102-1114.

[34] Ma Tongxiang, Gao Leizhang, Hu Mengjun. Research progress of solid hydrogen storage materials. Functional Materials, 2018, 49(4): 4001-4006.

[35] Liu Yun, Jing Chaojun, Ma Zequn. Research progress on new solid hydrogen storage materials. New Chemical Materials, 2021, 49(9): 11-14+19.

[36] Wang Lu, Jin Zhijun, Su Yutong. Research progress on new solid hydrogen storage materials. Acta Petroleum Sinica (Petroleum Processing), 2023, 39(1): 229-239.

[37] Zhang Lizhi, Liu Cong, Yu Guojun. Research progress on microporous hydrogen storage materials based on physical adsorption. Applied Chemical Engineering, 2021, 50(12): 3407-3410.

[38] Cheng Jipeng, Zhang Xiaobin, Liu Fuye. Natural nano-mineral in-situ composite carbon nanotubes and their hydrogen absorption properties. Journal of Solar Energy, 2002(6): 743-747.

[39] JIN J, ZHANG Y, OUYANG J. Halloysite nanotubes as hydrogen storage materials. PhysicsandChemistry of Minerals, 2014, 41(5): 323-331.

[40] Jiang Cuihong. Preparation and hydrogen storage properties of palladium-modified palygorskite ore. Electromechanical Technology, 2009, 32(4): 101-103.

[41] Tong Wen. Design, synthesis and application of functionalized nanoporous materials in methane storage. Beijing: Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 2017.

[42] Xie Huifang, Liu Yanchun, Feng Baomin. Research progress on methane storage materials. Journal of Dalian University, 2014, 35(3): 43-50.

[43] JIAO BC, DING WL, GU Y. The reservoir charac-teristics ofmarine shale and its effect on the adsorption of methane in Northern Guizhou. Petroleum Science and Technology, 2019, 37(21): 2199-2206.

[44] LIU D, YUAN P, LIU HM. High-pressureadsorption of methane on montmorillonite, kaolinite and illite. AppliedClay Science, 2013, 85: 25-30.

[45] Li Quanzhong, Cai Yongle, Hu Haiyang. Structural characteristics of clay mineral nanopores in mud shale and their impact on methane adsorption. Journal of Coal Science, 2017, 42(9): 2414-2419.

[46] KULOVATL. A briefreview of post-lithium-ion batteries. InternationalJournalofElectrochemicalScience, 2020, 15(8): 7242-7259.

[47] Huan, Yuan Ge, Zhang Ning. Research progress on the application of clay minerals in the battery field. New Energy Progress, 2020, 8(1): 56-61.

[48] ALVAREZ ED, LAFFITA YM, MONTORO LA. Electrical, thermal and electrochemical properties of disor-dered carbon prepared from palygorskite and cane molasses. Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 2017, 246: 404-411.

[49] Sheng Dongdong, Wang Qianqian, Shi Yingjie. Patent analysis of high-power electrode materials for lithium batteries. New Chemical Materials, 2022, 50(5): 16-20+31.

[50] Pan Junan. Research on sepiolite-based cathode materials for lithium-sulfur batteries. Xiangtan: Xiangtan University, 2017.

[51] PANJ N, WU C, CHENG JJ. Sepiolite-sulfur as a high-capacity, high-rateperformance, and low-costcathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries. Journal of Power Sources, 2015, 293: 527-532.

[52] XIE QX, ZHENG AR, XIE C. Graphene functionalized attapulgite/sulfur composite as cathode of lithium-sulfur batteries for energy storage. Microporous & Mesoporous Materials, 2016, 224: 239-244.

[53] Zhao Mingyuan, Yang Shaobin, Dong Wei. Preparation and lithium storage performance of silicon nanotubes based on halloysite. Journal of Ceramics, 2021, 49(7): 1457-1465.

[54] YU HB, SHIYK, YUAN B. Recent developments of polyimide materials for lithium-ion battery separators. Ionics, 2021, 27(3): 907-923.

[55] Kang Le, Li Donghong, Zhang Yanyan. Research progress on ceramic separator materials for lithium-ion batteries. Light Metals, 2022(9): 53-58.

[56] Zhang Hongtao, Shang Hua, Gu Bo. Preparation and properties of zeolite-based lithium-ion battery separators. Materials Engineering, 2017, 45(12): 83-87.

[57] YANG S, QIN HY, LIX. Enhancement of thermal stability and cycling performance of lithium-ion battery at high temperature by nano-ppy/OMMT-coated separator. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2017, 2017: 1-10.

[58] SONG QQ, LIA J, SHIL. Thermally stable, nano-porous and eco-friendly sodium alginate/attapulgitesepara-torforlithium-ion batteries. Energy Storage Materials, 2019, 22: 48-56.

[59] Li Zikun, Li Junhuan. Research progress on polymer solid electrolytes and their applications in lithium batteries. Electronic Components and Information Technology, 2022, 6(11): 34-38.

[60] Fan Xiaohong, Deng Dingrong, Wu Qihui. Research progress on solid-state lithium battery polymer electrolytes. Journal of Jimei University (Natural Science Edition), 2022, 27(5): 447-455.

[61] ESER N, ?NAL M, ?ELIK M. Preparation and characterization of polymethacrylamide/halloysite composites. PolymerComposites, 2020, 41(3): 893-899.

[62] Meng Guilin, Yang Yanfei, Wang Wankai. Research progress on the application of clay mineral nanomaterials in lithium battery separators and solid electrolytes. Bulletin of Silicates, 2022, 41(6): 2167-2180.

[63] LUN P Q, CHEN ZL, ZHANG ZB. Enhanced ionic conductivity in halloysite nanotube-poly(vinylidene fluoride) electrolytes for solid-state lithium-ion batteries. RSC Advances, 2018, 8(60): 34232-34240.

[64] YAO PC, ZHU B, ZHAIH W. PVDF/palygorskite nanowire composite electrolyte for4V rechargeable lithium batteries with high energy density. Nano Letters, 2018, 18(10): 6113-6120.

[65] SAKAR M, NGUYEN C, VU M. Materialsand mech-anisms ofphoto-assisted chemicalreactions under light and dark conditions: can day-night photocatalysis be achieved? . ChemSusChem, 2018, 11(5): 809-820.

[66] Shang Xi, Zhao Qixing, Yang Huaming. Research progress on clay mineral-based catalytic materials. Materials Herald, 2023, 37(17): 54-62.

[67] Sun Zhiming, Zhang Xinchao, Di Yonghao. Research progress and development trends of porous mineral composite catalytic materials. Chemical Minerals and Processing, 2021, 50(12): 42-48.

[68] WANG K, XU JM , WANG XT. The effects of ZnO morphology on photo catalytic efficiency of ZnO/RGO nano-composites. Applied Surface Science. 2016, 360: 270-275.

[69] Zhang Li, Dai Chaohua, Liang Qingman. Preparation and hydrogen production performance of Zn-Cr2O4-ZnO composite photocatalyst based on hydrotalcite precursor. Journal of Fuel Chemistry, 2017, 45(10): 1266-1274.

[70] Zhao Yunpu, Cheng Hongfei, Cao Zhou. Research progress on the application of kaolinite-based composite materials in the field of photocatalysis. Journal of Artificial Crystallography, 2022, 51(1): 170-184.

[71] Liao Lingmin, Liang Hui, Wang Zaiqin. Research on the properties of nano-TiO2/sepiolite composite photocatalytic materials. People's Yangtze River, 2012, 43(24): 55-59.

[72] TANG XW, TANG RD, XIONG S. Application of natural minerals in photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: a review. Science ofThe TotalEnvironment, 2021, 812: 152434.

[73] Shen Jianfei, Chen Dong, Chen Tianhu. Application of natural wolframite ore in photocatalytic degradation of oxytetracycline. Journal of Process Engineering, 2023, 23(4): 580-589.

[74] ZHAO GQ, RUIK, DOUS X. Heterostructures for electrochemicalhydrogen evolution reaction: a review. AdvancedFunctionalMaterials, 2018, 28(43): 324-332.

[75] LINS R, XU HX, WANG Y K. Directly predicting limiting potentials from easily obtainable physical properties of graphene-supported single-atom electrocatalysts by machine learning. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2020, 332: 5663-5670.

[76] Bai Liqi, Zhang Yihe, Tong Wangshu. Mineral composite materials and their energy storage and energy catalysis applications. Science Bulletin, 2022, 67(8): 742-757.

[77] Zhang Haiqin, Meng Alan. Preparation of phosphorus nickel molybdenum/graphite sheet electrode material and its electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution and glucose detection properties. Journal of Qingdao University of Science and Technology (Natural Science Edition), 2021, 42(2): 22-29.

[78] DEDZO GK, YAMBOU EP, SAHEU M R T. Hydrogen evolution reaction atPdNPs decorated1: 1clay minerals and application to the electrocatalytic determina-tion of p-nitrophenol. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2017, 801: 49-56.

[79] Zhao Ran, Wang Ying, Zhao Zengwu. Study on the denitration performance of NH3-SCR using monazite-supported Fe2O3 mineral catalytic materials. Rare Metals, 2022, 46(7): 913-925.

[80] Zhang Sheng, Jiang Yi, Ji Yuanyuan. Attapulgite/g-C3N4 Preparation of composite materials and study on electrocatalytic oxygen evolution performance. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2019, 34(8): 803-810.

[81] LU DY, XU XF, ZHANG XL. Study on influencing factors of phase transition hysteresis in the phase change energy storage. Materials, 2022, 15(8): 2775.

[82] Gu Xiaobin, Qin Shan, Niu Jingjing. Research status and prospects of phase change energy storage mineral materials. Bulletin of Minerals, Rocks and Geochemistry, 2014, 33(6): 932-940.

[83] YIH, AIZ, ZHAO YL. Design of 3D-network mont-morillonite nanosheet/stearic acid shape-stabilized phase change materials for solar energy storage. Solar Energy Materials and SolarCells, 2020, 204: 110233.

[84] Zhang Yonghui. Preparation and performance testing of sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate/sepiolite composite phase change thermal storage material. Xi'an: Northwest University, 2017.

[85] Shi Tao, Sun Wei, Wang Qiannan. Preparation of attapulgite adsorption phase change energy storage composite materials and characterization of their thermophysical properties. Journal of Composite Materials, 2009, 26(5): 143-147.

[86] FU XW, LIU ZM, XIAO Y. Preparation and proper-ties of lauricacid/diatomitecompositesasnovelform-stable phase change materials for thermal energy storage. Energy& Buildings, 2015, 104: 244-249.

[87] Liu Lei, Li Jianrong, Lai Quanbin. Research on the structure and application of mineral insulated cables. Anhui Science and Technology, 2022(3): 50-53.

[88] FU YJ, WANG YX, WANG S. Enhanced breakdown strength and energy storage ofPVDF based dielectric composites by incorporating exfoliated mica nanosheets. PolymerComposites, 2019, 40(5): 2088-2094.

[89] Lu Anhuai, Li Yan, Ding Hongrui. Photoelectric effect of natural minerals: non-classical photosynthesis of minerals. Frontiers of Earth Science, 2020, 27(5): 179-194.