Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 5, 2025
Abstract
To
address
the
slow
kinetics
of
Li
2
O
formation
and
unwanted
effects
by‐product
CO
3
in
lithium‐air
batteries
(LABs),
it
is
crucial
to
develop
high‐efficiency
stable
catalytic
materials.
This
study
presents
application
coherent
Bi
Te
@Sb
heterostructures
with
exposed
(001)
facets
as
a
catalyst
LABs.
Theoretical
analysis
reveals
that
difference
work
function
between
Sb
leads
electron
rearrangement
at
interfaces,
forming
built‐in
electric
field.
results
an
asymmetric
charge
distribution
atoms,
which
enhances
adsorption
capacity
intermediate
products
promotes
growth
discharge
products.
Furthermore,
boosts
transfer
adsorbed
molecules
heterostructure,
increasing
overall
electrical
conductivity
system
facilitating
subsequent
reaction
process.
Additionally,
low
lattice
mismatch
heterojunction
structural
stability
ensuring
cycling
for
LABs
‐based
cathode
achieve
635
cycles
pure
oxygen
537
air
ambient.
this
end,
provides
insights
into
applications
heterojunctions
potential
modulation
highly
Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
The
inherent
technical
challenges
of
metal-air
batteries
(MABs),
arising
from
the
sluggish
redox
electrochemical
reactions
on
air
electrode,
significantly
affect
their
efficiency
and
life
cycle.
Two-dimensional
(2D)
nanomaterials
with
near-atomic
thickness
have
potential
as
bifunctional
catalysts
in
MABs
because
distinct
structures,
exceptional
physical
properties,
tunable
surface
chemistries.
In
this
study,
chemistry
representative
2D
materials
was
elucidated,
comprehensive
analysis
primary
modification
techniques,
including
geometric
structure
manipulation,
defect
engineering,
crystal
facet
selection,
heteroatom
doping,
single-atom
catalyst
construction,
composite
material
synthesis,
conducted.
correlation
between
activity
is
illustrated
by
examples,
aim
leading
development
advanced
MABs.
We
also
focus
future
perspective
catalysts,
definite
mechanisms,
standard
measurement.
expect
work
to
serve
a
guide
for
design
electrode
that
can
be
used
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 23, 2024
Abstract
Practical
application
of
lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries
is
severely
impeded
by
the
random
shuttling
soluble
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPSs),
sluggish
sulfur
redox
kinetics,
and
uncontrollable
growth
dendrites,
particularly
under
high
loading
lean
electrolyte
conditions.
Here,
nitrogen‐doped
bronze‐phase
TiO
2
(B)
nanosheets
with
oxygen
vacancies
(OVs)
grown
in
situ
on
MXenes
layers
(N‐TiO
2−
x
(B)‐MXenes)
as
multifunctional
interlayers
are
designed.
The
N‐TiO
(B)‐MXenes
show
reduced
bandgap
1.10
eV
LiPSs
adsorption‐conversion‐nucleation‐decomposition
efficiency,
leading
to
remarkably
enhanced
kinetics.
Moreover,
they
also
have
lithiophilic
nature
that
can
effectively
suppress
dendrites
growth.
cell
based
interlayer
2.5
mg
cm
−2
delivers
superior
cycling
performance
a
specific
capacity
690.7
mAh
g
−1
over
600
cycles
at
1.0
C.
It
still
has
notable
areal
6.15
after
50
even
7.2
low
electrolyte‐to‐sulfur
(E/S)
ratio
6.4
µL
.
Li‐symmetrical
battery
showcases
over‐potential
fluctuation
21.0
mV
throughout
continuous
plating/stripping
for
1000
h.
This
work
offers
valuable
insights
into
manipulation
defects
heterostructures
achieve
high‐energy
Li–S
batteries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Abstract
2D
materials
exhibit
remarkable
electrochemical
performance
as
the
cathode
catalyst
in
lithium–oxygen
batteries
(LOBs).
Their
catalytic
capability
mainly
derives
from
their
surface
with
tunable
chemistry
and
unique
electronic
states.
Herein,
Ti
0.87
O
2
3
C
MXene
monolayers
are
applied
to
construct
a
face/face
heterostructure
enhance
LOBs.
It
is
demonstrated
that
compensation
O‐terminated
side
achieved
through
built‐in
electric
field
overlap
of
d
p
orbitals
between
units.
As
result,
ORR/OER
activity
improved
/MXene
heterojunction
due
modulated
‐band
center
optimizes
s–p
coupling
key
intermediate
LiO
.
The
presents
structural
stability
long‐term
cycling
life
425
cycles
(2534
h)
at
200
mA
g
−1
407
1000
fixed
capacity
600
mAh
,
being
nearly
five
three
times
higher
than
pure
cathodes,
respectively.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
Sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
emerging
as
a
promising
alternative
to
lithium‐ion
batteries,
primarily
due
their
plentiful
raw
materials
and
cost‐effectiveness.
However,
the
use
of
traditional
organic
liquid
electrolytes
in
sodium
battery
applications
presents
significant
safety
risks,
prompting
investigation
solid
more
viable
solution.
Despite
advantages,
single
encounter
challenges,
including
low
conductivity
ions
at
room
temperature
incompatibility
with
electrode
materials.
To
overcome
these
limitations,
researchers
develop
composite
polymer
(CPSEs),
which
merge
strengths
high
ionic
inorganic
flexibility
electrolytes.
CPSEs
usually
composed
dispersed
matrix.
The
final
performance
can
be
further
improved
by
optimizing
particle
size,
relative
content,
form
fillers.
show
great
advantages
improving
interface
compatibility,
making
them
an
important
direction
for
future
solid‐state
research.
Therefore,
this
paper
summarizes
recent
advancements
electrolytes,
discusses
impact
preparation
processes
on
performance,
outlines
potential
developments
sodium‐ion
batteries.
