Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(29)
Published: June 12, 2021
Abstract
Potassium‐ion
batteries
(PIBs)
have
emerged
as
a
compelling
complement
to
existing
lithium‐ion
for
large‐scale
energy
storage
applications,
due
the
resource‐abundance
of
potassium,
low
standard
redox
potential
and
high
conductivity
K
+
‐based
electrolytes.
Rapid
progress
has
been
made
in
identifying
suitable
carbon
anode
materials
address
sluggish
kinetics
huge
volume
variation
problems
caused
by
large‐size
.
However,
most
research
into
focused
on
structural
design
performance
optimization
one
or
several
parameters,
rather
than
considering
holistic
especially
realistic
applications.
This
perspective
examines
recent
efforts
enhance
terms
initial
Coulombic
efficiency,
capacity,
rate
capability,
cycle
life.
The
balancing
intercalation
surface‐driven
capacitive
mechanisms
while
designing
structures
is
emphasized,
after
which
compatibility
with
electrolyte
cell
assembly
technologies
should
be
considered
under
practical
conditions.
It
anticipated
that
this
work
will
engender
further
intensive
can
better
aligned
toward
implementation
storage.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(11)
Published: Jan. 27, 2021
Abstract
As
novel
“post
lithium‐ion
batteries,”
sodium‐ion
batteries/potassium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs/PIBs)
are
emerging
and
show
bright
prospect
in
large‐scale
energy
storage
applications
due
to
abundant
Na/K
resources.
Further
benefits
of
this
technology
include,
its
low
cost,
chemical
inertness
safety.
Extensive
research
findings
have
demonstrated
that
carbon‐based
materials
promising
candidates
for
both
SIBs
PIBs.
Although
the
two
alkali‐ion
similar
internal
components
electrochemical
reaction
mechanisms,
storage/release
behaviors
Na
+
K
not
exactly
same.
Therefore,
a
comprehensive
comparison
/K
carbon
anode
is
lacking.
It
absolutely
imperative
understand
these
mechanisms
more
clearly
achieve
ideal
performance.
Herein,
three
potential
discussed,
which
i)
intercalation/deintercalation
mechanism,
ii)
adsorption/desorption
iii)
pore‐filling
mechanism.
This
review
only
attempts
summarize
development
status
(graphite,
graphene,
hard
soft
carbon),
but
also
provides
(mechanism,
capacity,
rate
capability,
diffusion
coefficient,
cyclability,
potassiation/sodiation
potential)
between
Finally,
critical
issues
perspectives
discussed
demonstrate
possible
directions
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(7)
Published: Dec. 1, 2021
Defect-rich
carbon
materials
possess
high
gravimetric
potassium
storage
capability
due
to
the
abundance
of
active
sites,
but
their
cyclic
stability
is
limited
because
low
reversibility
undesirable
defects
and
deteriorative
conductivity.
Herein,
in
situ
defect-selectivity
order-in-disorder
synergetic
engineering
via
a
self-template
strategy
reported
boost
K+
-storage
capacity,
rate
simultaneously.
The
defect-sites
are
selectively
tuned
realize
abundant
reversible
carbon-vacancies
with
sacrifice
poorly
heteroatom-defects
through
persistent
gas
release
during
pyrolysis.
Meanwhile,
nanobubbles
generated
pyrolysis
serve
as
self-templates
induce
surface
atom
rearrangement,
thus
embedding
nanographitic
networks
defective
domains
without
serious
phase
separation,
which
greatly
enhances
intrinsic
structure
ensures
concentration
fast
charge-transfer
kinetics
simultaneously,
leading
capacity
(425
mAh
g-1
at
0.05
A
),
high-rate
(237.4
1
superior
(90.4%
retention
from
cycle
10
400
0.1
).
This
work
provides
rational
facile
tradeoff
between
conductivity,
gives
deep
insights
into
mechanism
storage.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(49)
Published: Oct. 7, 2021
Designing
ingenious
and
stable
carbon
nanostructures
is
critical
but
still
challenging
for
use
in
energy
storage
devices
with
superior
electrochemistry
kinetics,
durable
capacitive
activity,
high
rate
survivability.
To
pursue
the
objective,
a
simple
self-assembly
strategy
developed
to
access
superstructures
built
of
nanoparticle
embedded
plates.
The
precursors,
2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine
2,6-diaminoanthraquinone
can
form
porous
organic
polymer
"protic
salt"-type
rigid
skeleton
linked
by
-NH2
+
Cl-
-
"rivets",
which
provides
cornerstone
hydrogen-bonding-guided
backbone
π-π
plane
stacking.
ameliorative
charge
density
distribution
decreased
adsorption
as-fabricated
allow
accessibility
build-in
protophilic
sites
efficient
ion
diffusion
low
barrier.
Such
thus
deliver
ultra-stable
fast
proton-coupled
kinetics
at
structural-chemical
defects,
contributing
unprecedented
lifespan
(1
000
cycles),
high-rate
capability
(100
A
g-1
)
carbon-based
supercapacitors,
an
ultrahigh
(128
Wh
kg-1
Zn-ion
hybrid
supercapacitors.
self-assembled
significantly
improve
all-round
electrochemical
performances,
hold
great
promise
storage.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: Nov. 10, 2020
Abstract
Potassium‐ion
batteries
(PIBs)
are
promising
alternatives
to
lithium‐ion
because
of
the
advantage
abundant,
low‐cost
potassium
resources.
However,
PIBs
facing
a
pivotal
challenge
develop
suitable
electrode
materials
for
efficient
insertion/extraction
large‐radius
ions
(K
+
).
Here,
viable
anode
material
composed
uniform,
hollow
porous
bowl‐like
hard
carbon
dual
doped
with
nitrogen
(N)
and
phosphorus
(P)
(denoted
as
N/P‐HPCB)
is
developed
high‐performance
PIBs.
With
prominent
merits
in
structure,
as‐fabricated
N/P‐HPCB
manifests
extraordinary
storage
performance
terms
high
reversible
capacity
(458.3
mAh
g
−1
after
100
cycles
at
0.1
A
),
superior
rate
(213.6
4
long‐term
cyclability
(205.2
1000
2
Density‐functional
theory
calculations
reveal
N/P
doping
favor
facilitating
adsorption/diffusion
K
enhancing
electronic
conductivity,
guaranteeing
improved
capacity,
capability.
Moreover,
situ
transmission
electron
microscopy
conjunction
ex
Raman
spectroscopy
confirms
exceptional
cycling
stability
originating
from
excellent
phase
reversibility
robust
structure
integrity
during
cycling.
Overall,
findings
shed
light
on
development
high‐performance,
durable
anodes
advanced
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(23)
Published: May 7, 2021
Abstract
Lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries
have
stimulated
a
burgeoning
scientific
and
industrial
interest
owing
to
high
energy
density
low
materials
costs.
The
favorable
reaction
kinetics
of
sulfur
species
is
key
prerequisite
for
pursuing
their
commercialization.
Recent
years
witnessed
wealth
investigations
in
terms
boosting
redox
via
rationalizing
mediators.
Defect
engineering,
which
allows
the
effective
exposure
active
sites
optimization
electronic
structure,
has
emerged
expeditiously
as
an
essential
strategy
enhance
polysulfide
modulation,
hence
expedite
Li–S
chemistry.
Nevertheless,
comprehensive
overview
defect
engineering
realm
still
lacking.
This
review
emphasizes
recent
advances
rational
design
modulation
strategies
different
types
defective
Their
unique
morphological
configuration,
superb
electrochemical
activity,
underlying
catalytic
mechanism
are
comprehensively
summarized,
aiming
deepen
understanding
defect‐mediated
Moreover,
situ
evolution
mediators
discussed
identify
true
under
aprotic
conditions.
Opportunities
outlook
this
fast‐developing
frontier
that
may
lead
practical
implementations
proposed.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 1652 - 1665
Published: Dec. 28, 2020
It
is
a
major
challenge
to
achieve
fast
charging
and
high
reversible
capacity
in
potassium
ion
storing
carbons.
Here,
we
synthesized
sulfur-rich
graphene
nanoboxes
(SGNs)
by
one-step
chemical
vapor
deposition
deliver
exceptional
rate
cyclability
performance
as
battery
capacitor
(PIC)
anodes.
The
SGN
electrode
exhibits
record
of
516
mAh
g–1
at
0.05
A
g–1,
charge
223
mA
h
1
stability
with
89%
retention
after
1000
cycles.
Additionally,
the
SGN-based
PIC
displays
highly
favorable
Ragone
chart
characteristics:
112
Wh
kg–1at
505
W
kg–1
28
14618
92%
6000
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
analysis
illustrates
storage
sequence
based
primarily
on
binding
structural–chemical
defects
carbon
formation
K–S–C
K2S
compounds.
Transmission
electron
microscopy
demonstrates
dilation
due
intercalation,
which
secondary
source
low
voltage.
This
intercalation
mechanism
shown
be
stable
even
cycle
1000.
Galvanostatic
intermittent
titration
technique
yields
diffusion
coefficients
from
10–10
10–12
cm2
s–1,
an
order
magnitude
higher
than
S-free
direct
electroanalytic/analytic
comparison
indicates
that
chemically
bound
sulfur
increases
number
bonding
sites,
promotes
reaction-controlled
over
diffusion-controlled
kinetics,
stabilizes
solid
electrolyte
interphase.
also
demonstrated
initial
Coulombic
efficiency
can
significantly
improved
switching
standard
carbonate-based
ether-based
one.
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.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
30(50)
Published: Sept. 13, 2020
Abstract
To
enhance
the
performance
of
Li‐ion
batteries,
hierarchical
carbon‐based
hollow
frameworks
embedded
with
cobalt
nanoparticles
are
prepared
by
pyrolysis
core‐shell
ZIF‐8@ZIF‐67
polyhedrals
via
a
seed‐mediated
growth
method.
The
resultant
composed
N‐doped
carbon
as
inner
shells
and
porous
graphitic
outer
shells.
Benefiting
from
unique
architecture
large
surface
area
good
electrical
conductivity,
electrode
materials
exhibit
electrochemical
improved
specific
capacities,
high‐rate
capability,
cycling
stability
for
batteries.
More
importantly,
quantitative
kinetic
analysis
reveals
crucial
contributions
N
doping
structure
boosting
materials.
rational
design
understanding
underlying
mechanism
charge
storage
process
to
construct
advanced
high‐performance
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.