Manganese
(Mn)-based
layer-structured
transition
metal
oxides
are
considered
as
excellent
cathode
materials
for
potassium
ion
batteries
(KIBs)
owing
to
their
low
theoretical
cost
and
high
voltage
plateau.
The
energy
density
cycling
lifetime,
however,
cannot
simultaneously
satisfy
the
basic
requirements
of
market
storage
systems.
One
primary
causes
results
from
complex
structural
transformation
migration
during
intercalation
deintercalation
process.
orbital
electronic
structure
octahedral
center
element
plays
an
important
role
maintaining
integrity
improving
K+
diffusivity
by
introduced
heterogeneous
[Me-O]
chemical
bonding.
A
multitransition
oxide,
P3-type
K0.5Mn0.85Co0.05Fe0.05Al0.05O2
(KMCFAO),
was
synthesized
employed
a
material
KIBs.
Beneficial
larger
layer
spacing
better
accommodate
effectively
preventing
irreversible
in
insertion/extraction
process,
it
can
reach
superior
capacity
retention
up
96.8%
after
300
cycles
at
current
500
mA
g-1.
full
cell
KMCFAO//hard
carbon
exhibits
encouraging
promising
113.8
W
h
kg-1
100
g-1
72.6%
cycles.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 694 - 700
Published: Jan. 11, 2023
Layered
transition-metal
(TM)
oxides
have
drawn
ever-growing
interest
as
positive
electrode
materials
in
potassium-ion
batteries
(PIBs).
Nevertheless,
the
practical
implementation
of
these
is
seriously
hampered
by
their
inferior
cyclic
property
and
rate
performance.
Reported
here
a
self-templating
strategy
to
prepare
homogeneous
P2-K0.6CoO2
(KCO)
microcubes.
Benefiting
from
unusual
microcube
architecture,
interface
between
electrolyte
active
material
considerably
diminished.
As
result,
KCO
microcubes
manifest
boosted
electrochemical
properties
for
potassium
storage
including
large
reversible
capacity
(87.2
mAh
g-1
under
20
mA
g-1),
superior
performance,
ultralong
steady
(an
improved
retention
86.9%
40
after
1000
cycles).
More
importantly,
fabrication
approach
can
be
effectively
extended
other
layered
TM
oxide
(P3-K0.5MnO2,
P3-K0.5Mn0.8Fe0.2O2,
P2-K0.6Co0.67Mn0.33O2,
P2-K0.6Co0.66Mn0.17Ni0.17O2)
nonlayered
(KFeO2)
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(14)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Potassium‐ion
batteries
(PIBs)
have
attracted
increasing
interest
as
promising
alternatives
to
lithium‐ion
(LIBs)
in
large‐scale
electrical
energy
storage
systems
due
the
potential
price
advantages,
abundant
availability
of
potassium
resources,
and
low
standard
redox
potassium.
However,
pursuit
suitable
cathode
materials
that
exhibit
desirable
characteristics
such
voltage
platforms,
high
capacity,
long
cycling
stability
is
utmost
importance.
Recently,
layered
transition‐metal
oxides
for
PIBs
offer
great
their
theoretical
range,
eco‐friendliness.
Nevertheless,
progress
K
x
MO
2
cathodes
faces
obstacles
detrimental
effects
structural
disorder
irreversible
phase
transitions
caused
by
Jahn‐Teller
effect.
This
review
provides
a
brief
description
origin
mechanism
effect,
accompanied
proposed
principles
mitigate
this
phenomenon.
In
particular,
current
status
PIBs,
summarized
highlighting
challenges
posed
Furthermore,
strategies,
composition
modulation,
synthesis
approaches,
surface
modification,
are
alleviate
suppress
These
strategies
valuable
insights
into
prospects
innovative
provide
foundation
future
research
field
PIBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(19)
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Abstract
Manganese‐based
layered
oxide
cathodes,
particularly
K
x
MnO
2
(KMO),
have
shown
great
potential
in
potassium‐ion
batteries
(PIBs)
due
to
their
low
cost,
high
theoretical
capacities,
and
excellent
thermal
stability.
However,
Jahn‐Teller
distortion,
manganese
dissolution,
interface
instability
of
electrode/electrolyte
lead
structural
performance
decay.
Here,
lithium
difluoro(oxalate)
borate
(LiDFOB)
is
introduced
as
an
electrolyte
additive
improve
the
electrochemical
P3‐type
KMO.
LiDFOB
creates
a
uniform,
thin,
robust
cathode‐electrolyte
interphase
layer
on
cathode
surface,
enhancing
reaction
kinetics,
preventing
stabilizing
structure.
The
P3‐KMO
with
basic
exhibits
significantly
improved
performance,
such
remarkable
Coulombic
efficiency
≈99.5%
capacity
retention
78.6%
after
300
cycles
at
100
mA
g
−1
.
Moreover,
full
cell
P3‐KMO||soft
carbon
demonstrates
satisfactory
specific
energy
density.
This
study
emphasizes
importance
chemistry
for
PIBs.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(18)
Published: April 27, 2022
Abstract
To
meet
future
energy
demands,
currently,
dominant
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs)
must
be
supported
by
abundant
and
cost‐effective
alternative
battery
materials.
Potassium‐ion
(KIBs)
are
promising
alternatives
to
LIBs
because
KIB
materials
KIBs
exhibit
intercalation
chemistry
like
comparable
densities.
In
pursuit
of
superior
batteries,
designing
developing
highly
efficient
electrode
indispensable
for
meeting
the
requirements
large‐scale
storage
applications.
Despite
using
graphite
anodes
in
instead
sodium‐ion
(NIBs),
suitable
cathodes
is
extremely
challenging
has
attracted
considerable
research
attention.
Among
various
cathode
materials,
layered
metal
oxides
have
interest
owing
their
tunable
stoichiometry,
high
specific
capacity,
structural
stability.
Therefore,
recent
progress
metal‐oxide
comprehensively
reviewed
application
fundamental
material
design,
classification,
phase
transitions,
preparation
techniques,
corresponding
electrochemical
performance
presented.
Furthermore,
challenges
opportunities
associated
with
oxide
presented
practical
KIBs.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 337 - 346
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Layered
oxides
are
widely
accepted
to
be
promising
cathode
candidate
materials
for
K-ion
batteries
(KIBs)
in
terms
of
their
rich
raw
and
low
price,
while
further
applications
restricted
by
sluggish
kinetics
poor
structural
stability.
Here,
the
high-entropy
design
concept
is
introduced
into
layered
KIB
cathodes
address
above
issues,
an
example
K0.45Mn0.60Ni0.075Fe0.075Co0.075Ti0.10Cu0.05Mg0.025O2
(HE-KMO)
successfully
prepared.
Benefiting
from
oxide
with
multielement
doping,
developed
HE-KMO
exhibits
half-metallic
features
a
narrow
bandgap
0.19
eV.
Increased
entropy
can
also
reduce
surface
energy
{010}
active
facets,
resulting
about
2.6
times
more
exposure
facets
than
low-entropy
K0.45MnO2
(KMO).
Both
effectively
improve
electron
conduction
K+
diffusion.
Furthermore,
high
inhibit
space
charge
ordering
during
(de)insertion,
transition
metal–oxygen
covalent
interaction
enhanced,
leading
suppressed
phase
1.5–4.2
V
better
electrochemical
stability
(average
capacity
drop
0.20%,
200
cycles)
KMO
0.41%,
wide
voltage
window.
Carbon Neutralization,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(5), P. 551 - 573
Published: Aug. 27, 2023
Abstract
In
the
post‐lithium‐ion
battery
era,
calcium‐ion
batteries
(CIBs)
have
aroused
extensive
attention
because
of
their
strong
cost
competitiveness,
low
standard
redox
potentials,
and
high
safety.
However,
related
research
is
progressing
slowly
due
to
constraints
development
electrode
materials.
The
large
ionic
radius
Ca
2+
especially
increases
challenge
design
cathode
materials
for
reversible
uptake/removal.
Despite
inspiring
achievements,
various
challenges
still
need
be
further
resolved.
Here,
this
review
systematically
summarizes
recent
advances
in
CIB
materials,
including
Prussian
blue
its
analogues,
metal
oxides,
chalcogenides,
polyanionic
compounds,
organic
We
first
provide
a
brief
introduction
CIBs
compare
advantages
with
other
technologies.
Then,
preparation
methods
are
introduced,
breakthrough
investigations
highlighted.
Finally,
some
possible
directions
discussed
promote
emerging
technology.
Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(5)
Published: Oct. 8, 2023
Potassium-ion
batteries
(PIBs)
are
considered
as
promising
alternatives
to
lithium-ion
(LIBs)
due
their
abundant
potassium
resources,
cost-effectiveness,
and
comparable
electrochemical
performance
LIBs.
However,
the
practical
application
of
PIBs
is
hindered
by
slow
dynamics
large
volume
expansion
anode
materials.
Owing
unique
morphology,
rich
pores,
active
sites,
tunable
composition,
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)-derived
carbon
its
composites
have
been
widely
studied
developed
PIB
anodes.
In
this
review,
basic
configuration,
evaluation
indicators,
energy
storage
mechanisms
were
first
introduced,
followed
a
comprehensive
summary
research
progress
in
MOF-derived
composites,
especially
design
strategies
different
types
composites.
Moreover,
advances
situ
characterization
techniques
understand
mechanism
during
potassiation/depotassiation
also
highlighted,
which
crucial
for
directional
optimization
PIBs.
Finally,
challenges
development
prospects
prospected.
It
envisioned
that
review
will
guide
inspire
more
efforts
toward
advanced
materials
future.