Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
60(32), P. 4266 - 4274
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
practical
application
of
layered
transition
metal
oxides
(LTMOs)
meets
some
challenges.
This
paper
reviews
strategies
for
improving
the
stability
LTMOs,
which
will
provide
effective
guidance
to
accelerate
commercialization
SIBs.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(35)
Published: April 29, 2024
Prussian
blue
analogues
(PBAs)
have
emerged
as
highly
promising
cathode
materials
for
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
due
to
their
affordability,
facile
synthesis,
porous
framework,
and
high
theoretical
capacity.
Despite
considerable
potential,
practical
applications
of
PBAs
face
significant
challenges
that
limit
performance.
This
review
offers
a
comprehensive
retrospective
analysis
PBAs'
development
history
materials,
delving
into
reaction
mechanisms,
including
charge
compensation
ion
diffusion
mechanisms.
Furthermore,
overcome
these
challenges,
range
improvement
strategies
are
proposed,
encompassing
modifications
in
synthesis
techniques
enhancements
structural
stability.
Finally,
the
commercial
viability
is
examined,
alongside
discussions
on
advanced
methods
existing
concerns
regarding
cost
safety,
aiming
foster
ongoing
advancements
SIBs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Abstract
Since
the
electrochemical
de/intercalation
behavior
is
first
detected
in
1980,
layered
oxides
have
become
most
promising
cathode
material
for
alkali
metal‐ion
batteries
(Li
+
/Na
/K
;
AMIBs)
owing
to
their
facile
synthesis
and
excellent
theoretical
capacities.
However,
inherent
drawbacks
of
unstable
structural
evolution
sluggish
diffusion
kinetics
deteriorate
performance,
limiting
further
large‐scale
applications.
To
solve
these
issues,
novel
strategy
high
entropy
has
been
widely
applied
oxide
cathodes
AMIBs
recent
years.
Through
multielement
synergy
stabilization
effects,
high‐entropy
(HELOs)
can
achieve
adjustable
activity
enhanced
stability.
Herein,
basic
concepts,
design
principles,
methods
HELO
are
introduced
systematically.
Notably,
it
explores
detail
improvements
on
limitations
oxides,
highlighting
latest
advances
materials
field
AMIBs.
In
addition,
introduces
advanced
characterization
calculations
HELOs
proposes
potential
future
research
directions
optimization
strategies,
providing
inspiration
researchers
develop
areas
energy
storage
conversion.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 23, 2024
Abstract
Co‐free
O3‐type
NaNi
0.5
Mn
O
2
cathode
material
for
sodium‐ion
batteries
has
shown
great
promise
due
to
its
high
theoretical
capacity
and
plentiful
Na
reservoir.
However,
the
rapid
recession
caused
by
harmful
phase
transition
large
volume
strain
severely
restricts
their
practical
application.
Herein,
obstacle
is
well
addressed
constructing
a
P2&O3
biphasic
structure
via
customized
boron‐doping
strategy.
The
light‐weight
boron
doping
in
interstitial
position
reduces
energy
gap
of
formation
P2
O3
structure,
which
induces
biphase
state.
In
addition,
exhibits
near
zero
lattice
interlocking
effect
P2&O3,
as
identified
situ
X‐ray
diffraction
measurement.
As
result,
it
presents
remarkable
cyclability
with
retention
85.2%
over
1000
cycles
at
rate
5
C.
More
importantly,
pouch‐type
full‐cell
device
can
exhibit
long
cycling
life
70.8%
150
0.1
This
work
offer
new
inspiration
designing
advanced
sodium
electrode
materials
light
element
future
storage
devices.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(35), P. 24441 - 24457
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
The
synergistic
engineering
of
chemical
complexity
and
crystal
structures
has
been
applied
to
Prussian
blue
analogue
(PBA)
cathodes
in
this
work.
More
precisely,
the
high-entropy
concept
successfully
introduced
into
two
structure
types
identical
composition,
namely,
cubic
monoclinic.
Through
utilization
a
variety
complementary
characterization
techniques,
comprehensive
investigation
electrochemical
behavior
monoclinic
PBAs
conducted,
providing
nuanced
insights.
implementation
exhibits
crucial
selectivity
toward
intrinsic
structure.
Specifically,
while
overall
cycling
stability
both
cathode
systems
is
significantly
improved,
interplay
entropy
proves
particularly
significant.
After
optimization,
PBA
demonstrates
structural
advantages,
showcasing
good
reversibility,
minimal
capacity
loss,
high
thermal
stability,
unparalleled
endurance
even
under
harsh
conditions
(high
specific
current
temperature).
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
ABSTRACT
High‐entropy
materials
(HEMs)
possess
unique
properties
that
can
be
tailored
for
specific
performance
characteristics,
making
them
suitable
various
battery
applications.
In
particular,
HEMs
have
shown
significant
promise
in
enhancing
the
electrochemical
of
Prussian
blue
analogues
(PBAs)
across
systems,
including
sodium‐ion,
potassium‐ion,
lithium‐sulfur,
aqueous
zinc‐ion,
and
ammonium‐ion
batteries.
This
article
examines
case
studies
to
explore
how
high‐entropy
strategy
enhances
PBA
performance.
It
also
provides
an
overview
traditional
metal
substitution
methods
modifying
two
main
types
PBAs,
is,
Fe‐based
Mn‐based
electrode
materials.
Additionally,
other
optimization
methods,
such
as
defect
modulation,
surface
modification,
composite
structures,
electrolyte
are
discussed.
Finally,
delves
deeply
into
relationship
between
techniques
from
perspectives
element
design
enhancement,
aiming
provide
comprehensive
theoretical
guidance
readers.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(46), P. 32003 - 32015
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
have
captured
widespread
attention
for
grid-scale
energy
storage
owing
to
the
wide
distribution
and
low
cost
of
sodium
resources.
Delivery
high
density
with
stable
retention
remains
a
challenge
in
developing
cathode
candidates
rechargeable
SIBs.
Inspired
by
concept
"cationic
potential",
here,
we
present
hierarchical
crystalline
domain
hexagonal
particles
target
chemical
composition
(Na