Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
Carbonaceous
materials
hold
great
promise
for
K‐ion
batteries
due
to
their
low
cost,
adjustable
interlayer
spacing,
and
high
electronic
conductivity.
Nevertheless,
the
narrow
spacing
significantly
restricts
potassium
storage
ability.
Herein,
hierarchical
N,
S
co‐doped
exfoliated
holey
graphene
(NSEHG)
with
ultrahigh
pyridinic/pyrrolic
N
(90.6
at.%)
large
(0.423
nm)
is
prepared
through
micro‐explosion
assisted
thermal
exfoliation
of
oxide
(GO).
The
underlying
mechanism
micro‐explosive
GO
revealed.
NSEHG
electrode
delivers
a
remarkable
reversible
capacity
(621
mAh
g
−1
at
0.05
A
),
outstanding
rate
capability
(155
10
robust
cyclic
stability
(0.005%
decay
per
cycle
after
4400
cycles
5
exceeding
most
previously
reported
anodes
in
batteries.
In
addition,
exhibits
encouraging
performances
as
Li‐/Na‐ion
Furthermore,
assembled
activated
carbon||NSEHG
potassium‐ion
hybrid
capacitor
can
deliver
an
impressive
energy
density
141
Wh
kg
stable
cycling
performance
96.1%
capacitance
retention
4000
1
.
This
work
offer
helpful
fundamental
insights
into
design
scalable
fabrication
high‐performance
alkali
metal
ion
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(4)
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Abstract
Rechargeable
batteries
are
widely
used
as
power
sources
for
portable
electronics,
electric
vehicles
and
smart
grids.
Their
practical
performances
are,
however,
largely
undermined
under
extreme
conditions,
such
in
high‐altitude
drones,
ocean
exploration
polar
expedition.
These
environmental
conditions
not
only
bring
new
challenges
but
also
incur
unique
battery
failure
mechanisms.
To
fill
the
gap,
it
is
of
great
importance
to
understand
mechanisms
different
figure
out
key
parameters
that
limit
performances.
In
this
review,
authors
start
by
investigating
from
viewpoints
ionic/charge
transfer,
material/interface
evolution
electrolyte
degradation
conditions.
This
followed
engineering
approaches
through
electrode
materials
design,
modification
component
optimization
enhance
Finally,
a
short
perspective
provided
about
future
development
rechargeable
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 4428 - 4457
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Fast-charging
design
strategies
including
surface
coating,
regulating
morphology,
creating
defects,
functionalizing
groups
modification,
chemical
intercalating
and
element
doping
are
overviewed
to
provide
guidance
toward
high-rate
materials.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(15)
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Abstract
TiNb
2
O
7
represents
a
promising
anode
material
for
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs),
but
its
practical
applications
are
currently
hampered
by
the
non‐negligible
volumetric
expansion
and
contraction
during
charge/discharge
process
sluggish
ion/electron
kinetics.
A
combination
technique
is
reported
systematically
optimizing
porous
spherical
morphology,
crystal
structure,
surface
decoration
of
mesoporous
Cu
2+
‐doped
microspheres
to
enhance
electrochemical
Li
+
storage
performance
stability
simultaneously.
The
dopants
preferentially
replace
Ti
4+
in
lattices,
which
decreases
diffusion
barrier
increases
electronic
conductivity,
as
confirmed
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculation
demonstrated
diverse
characterizations.
successful
doping
significantly
reduces
lattice
coefficient
from
7.26%
4.61%
after
insertion
along
b
‐axis
,
visualized
situ
ex
XRD
analysis.
optimal
5%
with
coating
N‐doped
carbon
exhibits
enhanced
specific
capacity
rate
cyclic
performances
both
half‐
full‐cell
configurations,
demonstrating
an
excellent
behavior
fast‐charging
LIB
applications.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(11)
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
Potassium-ion
batteries
(KIBs)
have
recently
attracted
considerable
attention
owing
to
their
resource
abundance,
low
cost
and
environmental
friendliness.
Graphite
as
a
mature
commercial
anode
material
for
lithium-ion
batteries,
has
been
proved
promising
candidate
KIBs
by
reversible
forming
potassium-graphite
intercalation
compounds.
However,
large
volume
expansion
sluggish
K+
kinetics
caused
the
incompatibility
between
radius
of
small
interlayer
spacing
graphite,
result
in
poor
cycle
stability
rate
performances,
hindering
its
practical
application.
Extensive
research
efforts
focused
on
improving
potassium
storage
performance
graphite
anodes.
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
advances
addressing
these
challenges
optimizing
electrochemical
anodes
KIBs.
Various
strategies
improve
graphitic
carbon
anodes,
such
microcrystalline
regulation,
heteroatom
doping,
morphological
adjustment,
coating
modification,
are
discussed,
while
critical
issues
associated
with
prospects
advancement
highlighted.
The
offers
valuable
guidelines
rational
structural
design
promotes
development
high-performance
materials
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(44)
Published: July 4, 2023
Abstract
Polymer
binders
are
essential
for
Silicon
(Si)
anode‐based
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs).
However,
the
synthetic
guidance
aromatic
polymer
binder
is
relatively
less
explored
compared
to
aliphatic
binders.
In
this
study,
polyimide‐based
developed
that
have
strong
binding
affinity
with
Si
particles,
a
conductive
agent
and
copper
(Cu)
current
collector,
they
show
an
improved
initial
discharge
capacity
of
2663
mAh
g
−1
,
which
29%
higher
than
Kapton‐based
one
(2071
).
The
copolymerization
between
“hard”
“soft”
segments
crucial
achieve
reversible
volume
expansion/contraction
during
repeated
charging/discharging
process,
resulting
in
best
cycle
performance.
new
ensures
both
excellent
retention
after
full‐delithiation
allowed
expansion
at
least
some
extent
upon
full‐lithiation.
This
Study
finds
power‐law
relationship
anode
mechanical
properties
binder,
i.e.,
tensile
stress
(
σ
)
strain
ɛ
proportional
n
·
(n
=
2.3–2.7).
Such
understanding
relationships
structure,
performance
clearly
revealed
importance
soft‐hard
structure
used
Si‐based
high‐capacity
lithium
storage
materials.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(27)
Published: March 28, 2023
Abstract
Lithium
ion
micro
capacitors
(LIMCs)
demonstrate
competitive
advantages
of
simultaneously
high
energy/power
densities
and
long
cycle
life
over
many
other
supercapacitors
batteries.
However,
these
performances
are
significantly
determined
by
the
carbon
anode
with
fast
Li
+
storage
kinetics.
Herein,
a
design
strategy
at
precursor
side
typical
porous
aromatic
framework‐5
(PAF‐5)
from
bonding
levels
is
proposed,
coupling
post
pyrolysis,
sp
2
/
3
domains
ratio,
interlayer
spacing,
pore
structure
derived
carbons
can
be
synergistically
balanced.
The
inherited
PAF‐5
endow
electron
transport
capability
adsorption
capacity.
Meanwhile,
developed
enlarged
spacing
also
enable
abundant
intercalation
contribution,
giving
rise
to
superior
rate
(141.9
mAh
g
−1
4
A
)
that
13
times
better
than
commercial
graphite
anode.
flexible
LIMCs
based
on
this
fabricated,
(71.1
mWh
cm
−3
/1.9
W
),
(94.7%
after
6,000
cycles),
flexibility
achieved,
demonstrating
great
feasibility
designed
PAFs
as
trimmed
precursors
for
performance
storage.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(23)
Published: May 1, 2023
Abstract
Microsized
alloy
anodes
(Si,
P,
Sb,
Sn,
Bi,
etc.)
with
high
capacity,
proper
working
potential,
tap
density,
and
low
cost
are
promising
for
breaking
the
energy
limits
of
current
rechargeable
batteries.
Nevertheless,
they
suffer
from
large
volume
changes
during
cycling
processes,
posing
a
great
challenge
in
maintaining
thin,
dense,
intact
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
layer.
Recent
progress
suggests
that
problematic
SEI
layer
can
be
turned
to
advantage
integrity
microparticle
if
well
designed,
which
is
expected
significantly
boost
cyclic
stability
without
resorting
complex
electrode
architectures.
Advances
this
attractive
direction
reviewed
shed
light
on
future
development.
First,
key
issues
high‐capacity
microsized
fundamentals
discussed.
Thereafter,
regulation
strategies
layers
advanced
batteries,
including
engineering,
surface
modification,
cycle
protocols,
architecture
design,
outlined.
Finally,
potential
challenges
perspectives
developing
high‐quality
proposed.
Applied Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(4)
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
The
basic
requirements
for
lithium-ion
batteries
in
the
field
of
electric
vehicles
are
fast
charging
and
high
energy
density.
This
will
enhance
competitiveness
market
while
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
effectively
preventing
environmental
pollution.
However,
current
using
graphite
anodes
cannot
achieve
goal
without
compromising
electrochemical
performance
safety
issue.
article
analyzes
mechanism
materials
fast-charging
from
aspects
battery
structure,
charge
transfer,
mass
transport,
aiming
to
fundamentally
understand
failure
mechanisms
during
charging.
In
addition,
we
review
discuss
recent
advances
strategies
optimizing
summarize
improvement
methods
electrodes,
electrolytes,
structures,
algorithms.
Moreover,
challenges
promising
concepts
developing
future
anode
emphasized.
is
great
significance
better
designing
high-safety
batteries.