ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
The
exploration
of
stable
layered
oxide
cathode
materials
is
crucial
for
advancing
potassium-ion
batteries
(PIBs)
technology
and
understanding
ion
storage
diffusion
behaviors.
P2-Na0.6[Ni0.3Mn0.55Cu0.1Ti0.05]O2
(P2-NMCT)
explored
as
a
material
PIBs.
Operating
within
the
voltage
range
1.5–4
V,
it
demonstrates
an
initial
discharge
capacity
96
mAh
g–1
at
current
density
15
mA
g–1.
Under
high
300
g–1,
exhibits
83.0%
retention
after
500
cycles,
highlighting
exceptional
cycling
stability.
Based
on
in
situ
X-ray
diffraction
galvanostatic
intermittent
titration
technique
analyses,
observed
that
during
Na+/K+
exchange
process,
potassium
ions
enrich
to
form
potassium-rich
P2
phase,
while
residual
sodium
maintain
original
sodium-rich
phase
structure.
This
biphasic
structure
directed
migration
contribute
excellent
kinetic
performance.
Additionally,
later
stages
discharge,
enriched
region
disrupted,
leading
formation
low-strain
P2Na/K
with
mixed
Na/K
distribution
alkali
metal
layers.
transformation
stabilizes
structural
integrity
enhances
stability,
showcasing
its
potential
high-performance
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(13), P. 7202 - 7298
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
growing
global
energy
demand
necessitates
the
development
of
renewable
solutions
to
mitigate
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
air
pollution.
To
efficiently
utilize
yet
intermittent
sources
such
as
solar
wind
power,
there
is
a
critical
need
for
large-scale
storage
systems
(EES)
with
high
electrochemical
performance.
While
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
have
been
successfully
used
EES,
surging
price,
coupled
limited
supply
crucial
metals
like
lithium
cobalt,
raised
concerns
about
future
sustainability.
In
this
context,
potassium-ion
(PIBs)
emerged
promising
alternatives
commercial
LIBs.
Leveraging
low
cost
potassium
resources,
abundant
natural
reserves,
similar
chemical
properties
potassium,
PIBs
exhibit
excellent
ion
transport
kinetics
in
electrolytes.
This
review
starts
from
fundamental
principles
structural
regulation
PIBs,
offering
comprehensive
overview
their
current
research
status.
It
covers
cathode
materials,
anode
electrolytes,
binders,
separators,
combining
insights
full
battery
performance,
degradation
mechanisms,
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Abstract
Single‐electron
transfer,
low
alkali
metal
contents,
and
large‐molecular
masses
limit
the
capacity
of
cathodes.
This
study
uses
a
cost‐effective
light‐molecular‐mass
orthosilicate
material,
K
2
FeSiO
4
,
with
high
initial
potassium
content,
as
cathode
for
potassium‐ion
batteries
to
enable
transfer
more
than
one
electron.
Despite
limited
valence
change
Fe
ions
during
cycling,
can
undergo
multiple
electron
transfers
via
successive
oxygen
anionic
redox
reactions
generate
reversible
capacity.
Although
formation
O‒O
dimers
in
occur
upon
removing
large
amounts
potassium,
strong
binding
effect
Si
on
O
mitigates
irreversible
release
voltage
degradation
cycling.
achieves
236
mAh
g
−1
at
50
mA
an
energy
density
520
Wh
kg
which
be
comparable
commercial
LiFePO
materials.
Moreover,
it
also
exhibits
1400
stable
cycles
under
high‐current
conditions.
These
findings
enhance
potential
commercialization
prospects
batteries.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Manganese-based
layer-structured
transition
metal
oxides
are
considered
promising
cathode
materials
for
future
sodium
batteries
owing
to
their
high
energy
density
potential
and
industrial
feasibility.
The
grain-related
anisotropy
electrode/electrolyte
side
reactions,
however,
constrain
cycling
lifespan,
particularly
at
voltages.
Large-sized
single-crystal
O3-typed
Na[Ni0.3Mn0.5Cu0.1Ti0.1]O2
was
thus
designed
successfully
synthesized
toward
high-voltage
long-lifespan
batteries.
grain-boundary-free
structure
unidirectional
Na+
diffusion
channels
enable
a
faster
rate
electronic
conductivity.
Meanwhile,
the
large-area
exposed
(003)
crystal
plane
can
not
only
exhibit
higher
barrier
electrode–electrolyte
reactions
but
also
alleviate
interlayer
sliding
structural
collapse
during
charge–discharge
processes.
lattice
oxygen
in
contact
with
electrolyte
stabilized,
TMO6
octahedral
integrity
maintained
as
well.
A
specific
capacity
of
160.1
mAh
g–1
current
0.1
C
demonstrated.
Coupled
hard
carbon
anode,
full
cell
demonstrate
an
excellent
stability,
achieving
141.1
C.
After
100
cycles
2
C,
retention
is
97.3%.
Battery energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(4)
Published: April 21, 2024
Abstract
Potassium‐ion
batteries
(KIBs)
represent
a
promising
energy
storage
solution
owing
to
the
abundance
of
potassium
resources.
The
efficacy
KIBs
relies
significantly
on
electrochemical
attributes
both
their
electrode
materials
and
electrolytes.
In
current
investigation,
we
synthesized
layered
compound
K
2
[(VOHPO
4
)
(C
O
)]·2H
via
heterogeneous
nucleation
approach
assessed
its
viability
as
cathode
material
for
KIBs.
When
integrated
with
salt‐concentrated
electrolyte
oxidation
stability
over
6
V,
compounds
exhibit
high
discharge
potential
4.1
V
(vs.
+
/K)
alongside
reversible
capacity
106.2
mAh
g
−1
.
Furthermore,
there
is
no
decay
after
500
cycles
at
100
mA
This
study
shows
promise
metal
organic
frameworks
high‐potential
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(26), P. 15676 - 15684
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
dual-site
doping
of
Li,
relies
on
transition
metal
site
substitution
to
reduce
the
Mn
3+
content,
suppresses
potential
J–T
effect
and
synergises
with
“pillar”
structure
formed
by
alkali
substitution.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Abstract
An
artificial
built‐in
electric
field
from
phase
heterojunction
is
constructed
within
sodium‐rich
manganese‐based
layer‐structured
oxide
O3‐Na[Ni
0.3
Mn
0.55
Cu
0.1
Ti
0.05
]O
2
@Na
MoO
4
through
shared
oxygen
atoms.
The
spinel
Na
behaves
as
a
p‐type
semiconductor,
while
the
functions
an
n‐type
semiconductor.
It
can
efficiently
reduce
diffusion
barrier
and
enhance
electron
transport,
which
adequately
promote
interfacial
desolvation
ability
bulk
lattice
strains.
formed
heterostructure
with
crystal
structure
stability
also
interface
+
protect
electrode
against
moisture
carbon
dioxide
corrosion.
Besides,
molybdenum
introduction
bond
covalency,
fortifying
restraining
structural
distortion
effectively.
obtained
cathode
demonstrates
high
up
to
224.61
mAh
g
−1
discharge
specific
capacity
at
C
long
cycle
60.44%
retention
after
265
cycles
0.5
C.
This
study
illuminates
potential
of
Na‐rich
Mn‐based
cathodes
for
high‐energy‐density
sodium
battery
utilizations.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(34), P. 23059 - 23066
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
movement
of
transition
metal
layers
and
the
transformation
from
P3-type
to
O3-type
structure
were
successfully
suppressed
in
designed
K
0.5
Mn
0.95
W
0.05
O
2
cathode
for
potassium-ion
batteries.