Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
for
large‐scale
industrial
applications
is
substantially
constrained
by
the
persistent
issue
zinc
anode
corrosion.
This
study
introduces
fucoidan
(FCD),
a
corrosion
inhibitor,
to
effectively
mitigate
corrosion‐related
challenges
in
metal
anodes.
FCD
forms
robust,
covalently
bonded
layer
on
surface
at
low
concentration
25
m
through
interactions
between
lone
pairs
its
polar
atoms
and
d
orbitals
zinc.
ultrathin,
which
does
not
deteriorate
ion
transfer
but
shields
from
corrosive
electrolytes
promotes
uniform
deposition,
resulting
suppressed
corrosion,
passivation,
dendrite
formation.
Consequently,
Zn||Zn
cells
exhibit
excellent
reversibility,
stably
operating
2700
h
1
mA
cm
−2
under
mAh
400
10
.
Furthermore,
large‐sized
Zn||I
2
pouch
cell
with
high
iodine
loading
g
discharge
capacity
≈300
demonstrated,
shows
minimal
degradation—<3%
after
300
cycles—and
maintains
Coulombic
efficiency
≈99.5%.
inhibition
strategy
proposed
this
provides
crucial
insights
enhancing
durability
practicability
AZIBs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Abstract
The
bimetallic
synergies
effect
and
combined
conversion/alloying
mechanism
endow
thiospinel
FeIn
2
S
4
with
great
potential
as
an
anode
material
for
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs).
However,
their
inconsistent
synthesis,
severe
volumetric
expansion,
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
typically
lead
to
unsatisfactory
cyclic
stability
rate
capability.
Herein,
organic
framework
derived
@N/S‐C
microrods
Fe
vacancies
is
presented
fast,
durable,
reversible
sodium
storage.
presence
of
significantly
modulates
the
d
‐band
center
decreases
strength
Fe─S
bond
facilitating
sodiation
jointly.
Moreover,
a
thin
stable
solid
electrolyte
interface
film
inorganic‐rich
components
formed
by
induction.
Combined
N,
co‐doped
porous
carbon
matrix,
optimal
sample
delivers
excellent
capability
381
mAh
g
−1
at
10
A
performance
(448
after
500
cycles
1
).
Furthermore,
assembled
full‐cells
also
exhibit
superior
electrochemical
87.5%
capacity
retention
long‐term
evaluations.
This
work
presents
promising
strategy
structural
regulation
sulfides
advanced
anodes
SIBs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(41)
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
Abstract
Interfacial
Na
+
behaviors
of
sodium
(Na)
anode
severely
threaten
the
stability
sodium‐metal
batteries
(SMBs).
This
review
systematically
and
in‐depth
discusses
current
fundamental
understanding
interfacial
in
SMBs
including
migration,
desolvation,
diffusion,
nucleation,
deposition.
The
key
influencing
factors
optimization
strategies
these
are
further
summarized
discussed.
More
importantly,
high‐energy‐density
anode‐free
metal
(AFSMBs)
highlighted
by
addressing
issues
areas
limited
sources
irreversible
loss.
Simultaneously,
recent
advanced
characterization
techniques
for
deeper
insights
into
deposition
behavior
composition
information
SEI
film
spotlighted
to
provide
guidance
advancement
AFSMBs.
Finally,
prominent
perspectives
presented
guide
promote
development
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 11, 2024
Sodium
metal
batteries
(SMBs)
have
received
increasing
attention
due
to
the
abundant
sodium
resources
and
high
energy
density,
but
suffered
from
sluggish
interfacial
kinetic
unstable
plating/stripping
of
anode
at
low
temperature,
especially
when
matched
with
ester
electrolytes.
Here,
we
develop
a
stable
ultra-low-temperature
SMBs
high-capacity
retention
-50
°C
in
weak
solvated
carbonate
ester-based
electrolyte,
combined
an
electrodeposited
Na
(Cu/Na)
anode.
The
Cu/Na
electrochemically
activated
"deposited
sodium"
inorganic-rich
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
is
favor
for
fast
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(45)
Published: July 15, 2024
Abstract
Carbonaceous
materials
are
recognized
for
their
high
conductivity
and
adaptable
structures,
making
them
potential
candidates
potassium‐ion
batteries
(PIBs).
Yet,
application
has
been
restricted
due
to
challenges
like
limited
potassium
storage
slow
kinetics.
Addressing
these
issues,
this
study
presents
a
novel
method
by
anchoring
nitrogen‐oxygen‐coordinated
bismuth
metal
atom
sites
onto
honeycomb‐like
carbon
rods,
termed
Bi‐N
4
‐O
2
@HCR.
This
aims
enhance
PIB
performance
exploiting
carbonaceous
materials'
strengths
mitigating
limitations.
Through
comprehensive
experiments
theoretical
simulations,
it
is
found
that
enrich
facilitate
ion
migration,
thus
improving
transport
efficiency
reaction
The
resulting
anode
showcased
rapid
durable
storage,
with
remarkable
capacity
of
190.7
mAh
g
−1
at
30
A
maintaining
192.2
over
4200
cycles
5
,
outperforming
many
existing
anodes.
Additionally,
in
full
cell
tests,
exhibited
excellent
rate
ultra‐long
cycle
life,
sustaining
up
8000
stable
88.9
.
research
underscores
the
significance
incorporating
unique
on
substrates
advance
battery
technology.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(45)
Published: July 6, 2024
Abstract
Mimicking
the
characteristics
and
achieving
specific
functions
of
biological
systems
is
stirring
but
challenging.
Generally,
pigments
in
commercial
coating
can
only
achieve
a
similarity
chromaticity,
while
cannot
obtain
solar
reflective
spectrum
whose
difficulty
resides
simulating
spectral
simultaneously.
Unfortunately,
traditional
organic
show
poor
weather
heat
resistance.
Herein,
with
little
difference
color
(Δ
E
ab
*
),
high
similarity,
as
well
adjustable
green
peak
similar
red
edge
slope
compared
common
plants
(pagoda
tree
leaf,
etc.)
400–2500
nm,
also
attained.
It
achieved
by
interlayer
confined
pigment
Mg/Al‐layered
double
hydroxide
(Mg/Al‐LDH)
layers.
The
corresponding
biomimetic
leaf
displays
hyperspectral
performance
angle
cosine
0.9922
resistance
at
120
°C.
longer
than
that
mechanical
mixing
demonstrated.
intercalated
chromophores
sodium
copper
chlorophyllin
Mg/Al‐LDH
confinement
contribute
to
excellent
performance.
This
work
provides
requiring
same
chromaticity
plants,
filling
long‐term
use
demand
gap
for
weather‐resistant
vegetation.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(49)
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Abstract
Lithium
phosphorous
oxynitride
(LiPON)
as
one
of
the
most
successful
solid‐state
electrolytes
(SSEs),
has
attracted
great
interest
both
in
academia
and
technology
due
to
its
exceptional
interfacial
compatibility,
broad
electrochemical
stability
window,
excellent
thermal
stability,
which
enables
realization
extremely
stable
electrolyte/electrode
interphase
toward
high‐energy
density
lithium‐metal
batteries
(SSLMBs).
However,
insufficiency
ionic
diffusion,
mechanical
robustness,
hinder
commercialization
process.
Herein,
characteristics
amorphous
structure
LiPON,
fundamental
understanding
on
bulk
diffusion
electrode/electrolyte
interface
are
systematically
discussed,
improvement
strategies
boost
performance
highlighted.
Then,
innovative
characterization
computational
methods
help
unravel
design
principle
LiPON
summarized.
Furthermore,
approaches
realize
high‐efficient
preparation
analyzed,
followed
by
investigation
present
application
current
batteries.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
associated
with
rational
prediction
design,
high
efficient
preparation,
potential
opportunities
for
future
properly
prospected.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(26), P. 33539 - 33547
Published: June 24, 2024
The
irreversible
oxygen-redox
reactions
in
the
high-voltage
region
of
sodium-layered
cathode
materials
lead
to
poor
capacity
retention
and
structural
instability
during
cycling,
presenting
a
significant
challenge
development
high-energy-density
sodium-ion
batteries.
This
work
introduces
high-entropy
design
for
layered
Na0.67Li0.1Co0.1Cu0.1Ni0.1Ti0.1Mn0.5O2
(Mn-HEO)
with
self-regulating
mechanism
extend
specific
energy
density.
oxygen
redox
reaction
was
activated
initial
charging
process,
accompanied
by
self-regulation
active
elements,
enhancing
ionic
bonds
form
vacancy
wall
near
TM
vacancies
thus
preventing
migration
transition
metal
elements.
Systematic
situ/ex
situ
characterizations
theoretical
calculations
comprehensively
support
understanding
Mn-HEO.
As
result,
Mn-HEO
exhibits
stable
structure
cycling.
It
demonstrates
almost
zero
strain
within
wide
voltage
range
2.0-4.5
V
remarkable
(177
mAh
g-1
at
0.05
C)
excellent
long-term
cycling
stability
(87.6%
after
200
cycles
2
C).
opens
new
pathway
chemistry
revealing
crystal
evolution
oxides.
