The Journal of Chemical Physics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
161(11)
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
When
chloroaluminate
(AlCl4−)
serves
as
the
electrolyte,
aluminum
nitride
(AlN)
has
shown
promise
a
cathode
material
in
ion
batteries.
However,
there
is
currently
lack
of
research
on
mechanisms
charge
transfer
and
cluster
intercalation
between
AlCl4
AlN
materials.
Herein,
first-principles
calculations
are
employed
to
investigate
mechanism
within
cathode.
By
calculating
formation
energies
stage-1–5
AlN–AlCl4
compounds
with
insertion
individual
cluster,
we
found
that
structure
stage-4
exhibits
highest
stability,
suggesting
when
clusters
begin
intercalate,
it
important
start
compounds.
In
subsequent
phases
charging
process
(stages
1
2),
stabilized
four
inserted
demonstrates
two
characteristics:
coexistence
standing
lying
an
upside-down
doubly
stacked
configuration,
which
further
improve
spatial
utilization
while
maintaining
structural
stability.
addition,
infer
phenomenon
coexisting
mixed
stages
will
occur
course
discharging
processes.
More
importantly,
diffusion
barrier
decreases
reduction
stage
number,
ensuring
rate
performance
Therefore,
expect
our
work
contribute
comprehend
into
materials
batteries,
providing
guidance
for
related
experimental
work.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(27)
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
solid‐state
electrolytes
(SSEs)
with
outstanding
comprehensive
performance
is
currently
a
critical
challenge
for
achieving
high
energy
density
and
safer
batteries
(SSBs).
In
this
study,
strategy
nano‐confined
in
situ
solidification
proposed
to
create
novel
category
molten
guest‐mediated
metal–organic
frameworks,
named
MGM–MOFs.
By
embedding
the
newly
developed
crystalline
organic
electrolyte
(ML
20
)
into
nanocages
anionic
MOF–OH,
MGM–MOF–OH,
characterized
by
multi‐modal
supramolecular
interaction
sites
continuous
negative
electrostatic
environments
within
nano‐channels,
achieved.
These
nanochannels
promote
ion
transport
through
successive
hopping
Li
+
between
neighbored
suppress
anion
movement
chemical
constraint
hydroxyl‐functionalized
pore
wall.
This
results
remarkable
conductivity
7.1
×
10
−4
S
cm
−1
transference
number
0.81.
Leveraging
these
advantages,
SSBs
assembled
MGM–MOF–OH
exhibit
impressive
cycle
stability
specific
410.5
Wh
kg
anode
cathode
under
constrained
conditions
various
working
temperatures.
Unlike
flammable
traditional
MOFs,
demonstrates
robustness
harsh
conditions,
including
ignition,
voltage,
extended
humidity.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(42)
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Abstract
The
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
expected
to
be
the
substitute
for
lithium‐ion
(LIBs)
because
of
their
low
cost,
high
abundance,
and
similar
working
mechanism.
Among
them,
polyanion‐type
electrodes
show
great
application
prospects
due
superior
ion
diffusion
channels
structural
stability.
However,
there
still
many
scientific
issues
that
need
thoroughly
investigated,
especially
formation
mechanism,
stability,
interface
impedance
solid–liquid
interfaces.
Therefore,
it
is
significance
systematically
study
mechanism
reaction
electrochemical
behavior,
promote
further
practical
SIBs.
Fortunately,
polyanionic
can
effectively
improve
transport
dynamics
interfacial
stability
interfaces
through
constructing
porous
structure,
surface
modification,
electrolyte
strategies,
thus
improving
cycle
rate
performance.
This
review
discusses
characteristics
mechanisms
electrode/electrolyte
(EEI),
as
well
behavior
in
structures
with
different
dimensions.
Furthermore,
this
covers
materials
kinetics
EEI.
In
particular,
highlights
various
strategies
employed
comprehend
interplay
among
chemistry,
preparation
methods,
ultimately
affect
properties
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 25, 2024
Abstract
A
stable
solid‐electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
is
crucial
for
cycling
reversibility
of
Na‐ion
batteries
by
mitigating
continuous
side
reactions.
So
far,
the
severe
SEI
dissolution
leads
to
low
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
and
short
cycle
life.
Meanwhile,
quantified
relationship
between
components
their
solubility
remains
unclear.
In
this
work,
we
establish
direct
correlation
solubility,
quantify
that
organic‐rich
3.26
times
inorganic‐rich
SEI.
We
further
propose
a
feasible
strategy
preform
insoluble
demonstrate
practical
hard
carbon
(HC)||NaMn
0.33
Fe
Ni
O
2
full
cell
in
commercial
electrolyte
1
M
NaPF
6
propylene
carbonate
(PC)
with
80.0
%
capacity
retention
900
cycles,
achieve
record‐high
average
CE
99.95
cell.
This
study
provides
an
effective
preforming
suppress
its
towards
highly
reversible
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Abstract
The
composite
gel
electrolyte
(CGE),
which
combines
the
advantages
of
inorganic
solid‐state
electrolytes
and
solid
polymer
electrolytes,
is
regarded
as
ultimate
candidate
for
constructing
batteries
with
high
safety
superior
electrode‐electrolyte
interface
contact.
However,
ubiquitous
agglomeration
nanofillers
results
in
low
filler
utilization,
seriously
reduces
structural
uniformity
ion
transport
efficiency,
thus
restricting
development
consistent
durable
batteries.
Herein,
a
solution‐processable
method
to
situ
construct
CGE
utilization
introduced.
homogeneous
metal–organic
framework
fillers
contribute
uniform
ionic
electronic
filed
distribution,
realizing
stable
interface.
Consequently,
achieves
an
ultra‐long
lifespan
10
000
cycles
capacity
retention
80.2%.
This
work
provides
guidance
high‐performance
CGEs
electrochemical
energy‐storage
devices.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2025
Sodium
metal,
regarded
as
an
ideal
anode
material
for
high-energy-density
rechargeable
sodium
metal
batteries
(SMBs),
faces
critical
challenges,
such
sluggish
Na+
transport
kinetics
and
uncontrolled
dendritic
growth,
which
severely
hinder
its
cycling
stability
practical
applications.
Herein,
the
well-designed,
multifunctional
separator,
UFS2@GF,
constructed
using
metal-organic
frameworks
functionalized
with
fluorinated
(-F)
sulfonic
acid
(-SO3H)
groups,
synergistically
provides
more
nucleation
sites
deposition,
thereby
reducing
overpotential
achieving
uniform
deposition.
The
inorganic-rich
solid
electrolyte
interphase
induced
by
UFS2
facilitates
a
flux
enhances
charge
transfer
efficiency.
Structural
characterization
density
functional
theory
calculations
further
demonstrate
that
introduction
of
abundant
sodiophilic
provided
-F
-SO3H
significantly
energy
barriers
migration
within
framework,
leading
to
higher
transference
number,
superior
ionic
conductivity,
accelerated
ion
transport.
Because
these
synergistic
effects,
symmetric
cell
UFS2@GF
achieves
stable
performance,
enabling
over
2500
h
at
0.25
mA
cm-2
while
delivering
excellent
specific
capacity
87.3
g-1
10C
in
Na∥Na3V2(PO4)3
cells.
These
results
highlight
role
group
strategies
addressing
limitations
SMBs.
Inorganics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 165 - 165
Published: June 12, 2024
Binary
transition
metal
selenides
(BTMSs)
are
more
promising
than
single
(TMS)
as
anode
materials
of
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs).
However,
it
is
still
very
challenging
to
prepare
high-performance
BTMSs
in
the
pure
phase,
instead
a
mixture
two
TMSs.
In
this
study,
binary
center-based
MOF
derived
selenization
strategy
was
developed
iron–cobalt
selenide
(Fe2CoSe4@NC)
and
iron–nickel
(Fe2NiSe4@NC)
nanocomposites
phase
when
wrapped
with
carbon
layers.
As
material
SIBs,
Fe2CoSe4@NC
exhibits
higher
long-term
cycling
performance
Fe2NiSe4@NC,
maintaining
capacity
352
mAh
g−1
after
2100
cycles
at
1.0
A
g−1,
which
ascribed
percentage
nanopores,
larger
lattice
spacing,
faster
Na+
diffusion
rate
electrode
former
rather
latter.
Batteries & Supercaps,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 26, 2024
Abstract
Sodium‐ion
batteries
present
an
appealing
option
for
large‐scale
energy
storage
applications
due
to
their
high
natural
abundance
and
low
production
costs.
However,
the
safety
issue
remains
a
major
obstacle
in
current
development,
primarily
owing
use
of
liquid
electrolytes
(LEs),
which
can
lead
leakage
combustion.
To
achieve
both
density
enhanced
safety,
researchers
are
increasingly
focusing
on
solid‐state
(SSEs).
Solid‐state
polymer
(SPEs)
have
garnered
notable
attention
superior
mechanical
flexibility
electrochemical
stability.
Nonetheless,
traditional
SPEs
also
undergo
combustion
decomposition
under
extreme
conditions
inherent
flammability.
Therefore,
it
is
imperative
conduct
research
design
flame‐retardant
order
enhance
reliability
practical
applications.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
mechanisms
underlying
battery
thermal
runaway
offers
guidance
designing
with
safety.
In
addition
reviewing
recent
advancements
sodium
research,
presents
systematic
classification
introduction
studies
high‐safety
electrolytes.
Furthermore,
delves
into
diverse
perspectives
approaches
towards
addressing
battery,
ultimately
outlining
future
directions
this
particular
field.
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(21), P. 10196 - 10202
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Solid-state
sodium
metal
batteries
are
among
the
most
promising
next-generation
energy
storage
devices.
However,
developing
competent
solid-state
electrolytes
for
these
remains
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
introduce
design
quasi-solid-state
polymer
electrolyte
that
enhances
battery
performance.
This
multicomponent
electrolyte,
designated
PH-MSN-HNT,
was
synthesized
by
incorporating
modified
MOF
particles
and
halloysite
nanotubes
(HNTs)
into
PVDF-HFP
(PH)
matrix.
Due
to
synergistic
effects
of
components,
PH-MSN-HNT
exhibits
superior
ion
conductivity
(>10–3
S
cm–1)
at
room
temperature,
high
Na+
transference
number
(0.79),
wide
electrochemical
stability
window
(5.16
V).
Furthermore,
used
as
an
assemble
batteries,
which
demonstrate
efficient
dendrite
suppression
remarkable
cycling
performance
with
98%
capacity
retention
(108.6
mAh
g–1
0.1
C)
after
100
charge/discharge
cycles
over
1000
h.