Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(17), P. 9277 - 9307
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
synthetic
strategies,
structural
characteristics
and
applications
of
energy
devices
have
been
systematically
summarized,
the
corresponding
future
development
challenges
are
proposed.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 305 - 315
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Electrolytes
are
critical
for
the
safety
and
long-term
cyclability
of
potassium
ion
batteries.
Here,
a
low-concentration,
non-flammable,
weakly
solvating
electrolyte
enables
cycling
stability
K||graphite
cell
over
2
years.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
5(12)
Published: Nov. 10, 2021
Potassium-ion
batteries
(PIBs)
have
attracted
tremendous
attention
because
of
their
high
energy
density
and
low-cost.
As
such,
much
effort
has
focused
on
developing
electrode
materials
electrolytes
for
PIBs
at
the
material
levels.
This
review
begins
with
an
overview
high-performance
electrolytes,
then
evaluates
prospects
challenges
practical
to
penetrate
market.
The
current
status
safe
operation,
density,
power
cyclability,
sustainability
is
discussed
future
studies
materials,
electrode-electrolyte
interfaces
are
identified.
It
anticipated
that
this
will
motivate
research
development
fill
existing
gaps
potassium-based
full
so
they
may
be
commercialized
in
near
future.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 158 - 168
Published: Nov. 25, 2021
Sanitary
tissue
is
utilized
as
the
precursor
to
construct
a
hard
carbon
microbelt
paper
(HCMB),
which
can
be
employed
high-initial-coulombic-efficiency
and
low-discharge-platform
K
+
-storage
anode
for
4.5
V
hybrid
capacitors.
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,
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 45 - 59
Published: Dec. 9, 2021
Abstract
Limited
lithium
resources
have
promoted
the
exploration
of
new
battery
technologies.
Among
them,
potassium‐ion
batteries
are
considered
as
promising
alternatives.
At
present,
commercial
graphite
and
other
carbon‐based
materials
shown
good
prospects
anodes
for
batteries.
However,
volume
expansion
structural
collapse
caused
by
periodic
K
+
insertion/extraction
severely
restricted
further
development
application
A
hollow
biomass
carbon
ball
(NOP‐PB)
ternarily
doped
with
N,
O,
P
was
synthesized
used
negative
electrode
a
battery.
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy,
Fourier‐transform
infrared
transmission
electron
microscopy
confirmed
that
spheres
were
successfully
P.
Further
analysis
proved
ternary
doping
expands
interlayer
distance
surface
introduces
more
defect
sites.
DFT
calculations
simultaneously
adsorption
energy
structure
is
greatly
improved.
The
solid
hierarchical
porous
buffers
potassium
insertion
process,
maintains
original
after
long
cycle
promotes
transfer
ions
electrons.
Therefore,
NOP‐PB
shows
extremely
enhanced
electrochemical
performance,
including
high
specific
capacity,
excellent
long‐term
stability,
rate
stability.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(32)
Published: June 1, 2021
Abstract
Graphite
anodes
show
great
potential
for
potassium
storage,
however,
their
capacity
fades
quickly
owing
to
substantial
interlayer
expansion/shrinkage
(i.e.,
up
60%)
induced
structural
degradation.
Here,
Ti
3
C
2
T
x
MXene
nanosheets
are
used
as
a
fast
electron/potassium‐ion
dual‐function
conductor
construct
the
framework
of
all‐integrated
graphite
nanoflake
(GNF)/MXene
(GNFM)
electrodes.
The
continuous
constructs
3D
channel
transfer
and
endows
GNFM
electrodes
with
high
stability.
Owing
this
unique
framework,
exhibit
much
enhanced
storage
performances
than
that
conventional
polymer‐bonded
even
at
mass
loadings.
Moreover,
also
impressive
cyclability
in
non‐flammable
electrolytes
further
assemble
novel
potassium‐ion
capacitors
an
excellent
energy/power
densities
(113.1
Wh
kg
–1
12.2
kW
).
New
insights
into
phase
transition
mechanism
verified
by
operando
XRD.
Density
functional
theory
calculations
demonstrate
can
promote
electron
diffusion
heterointerface
between
GNF
MXene.
Therefore,
results
designed
multifunctional
frameworks
provide
new
paradigm
producing
efficient
anodes.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
31(31)
Published: May 28, 2021
Abstract
Hard
carbons
with
low
cost
and
high
specific
capacity
hold
great
potential
as
anode
materials
for
potassium‐based
energy
storage.
However,
their
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
inevitable
volume
expansion
degrade
electrochemical
performance.
Through
rational
nanostructure
design
a
heteroatom
doping
strategy,
herein,
the
synthesis
of
phosphorus/oxygen
dual‐doped
porous
carbon
spheres
is
reported,
which
possess
expanded
interlayer
distances,
abundant
redox
active
sites,
oxygen‐rich
defects.
The
as‐developed
battery‐type
material
shows
discharge
(401
mAh
g
−1
at
0.1
A
),
outstanding
rate
capability,
ultralong
cycling
stability
(89.8%
after
10
000
cycles).
In
situ
Raman
spectroscopy
density
functional
theory
calculations
further
confirm
that
formation
PC
PO/POH
bonds
not
only
improves
structural
stability,
but
also
contributes
to
rapid
surface‐controlled
potassium
adsorption
process.
As
proof
concept,
potassium‐ion
hybrid
capacitor
assembled
by
sphere
an
activated
cathode.
It
superior
performance,
opens
new
avenue
innovative
storage
technology.