Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Abstract
2D
layered
embedding
materials
have
shown
promising
applications
in
rapidly
rechargeable
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs).
However,
the
most
commonly
used
structures
are
susceptible
to
damage
and
collapse
with
increasing
cycles,
which
turn
leads
a
degradation
of
overall
performance
batteries.
In
order
address
this
issue,
“stress‐strain
transition”
mechanism
is
proposed
form
heterostructure
by
introducing
pyramid‐like
MnSe
into
MoS
2
lattice
reduce
irreversible
reconstruction
under
deep
discharge.
Density
functional
theory
Finite
element
method
simulation
reveal
that
strong
orbital
coupling
Mn–Mo
at
heterogeneous
interface
provides
guarantee
for
directional
migration
ions,
alleviates
expansion
caused
strain,
avoids
structural
changes
during
battery
operation.
The
capacity
measured
0.1C
612
mAh
g
−1
,
consistent
theoretical
prediction.
experimental
results
demonstrate
maintained
80.3%
initial
value
after
3500
cycles.
This
work
demonstrates
strategy
addressing
paves
way
commercialization
SIBs.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 26, 2025
The
overall
performance
of
sodium-ion
batteries,
particularly
regarding
safety
and
cycle
life,
remains
below
expectations
due
to
severe
degradation
electrode
materials
the
electrode/electrolyte
interphase.
Herein,
we
develop
a
smart
gel
polymer
electrolyte
for
hard
carbon||NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2
batteries
through
in
situ
radical
polymerization
cyanoethylurea-containing
methacrylate
monomer
an
isocyanate-based
conventional
NaPF6-carbonate-based
electrolytes.
We
demonstrate
that
facilitates
formation
robust
interphase
layers,
thus
improving
thermal
chem-electrochemical
stability
electrodes.
When
temperature
exceeds
120
°C,
formed
undergoes
further
crosslinking
nucleophilic
addition
reactions
between
urea
isocyanate
motifs.
This
additional
blocks
ion
transportation
inhibits
crosstalk
effects,
boosting
pouch-type
batteries.
Moreover,
enables
full
cells
achieve
improved
life
even
at
elevated
50
°C.
design
philosophy
behind
development
electrolytes
offers
valuable
guidance
creating
high-safety,
long-life,
sustainable
Sodium-ion
face
challenges
instability.
Here,
authors
via
specific
monomers
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
The
interfacial
wettability
between
electrodes
and
electrolytes
could
ensure
sufficient
physical
contact
fast
mass
transfer
at
the
gas-solid-liquid,
solid-liquid,
solid-solid
interfaces,
which
improve
reaction
kinetics
cycle
stability
of
rechargeable
metal-based
batteries
(RMBs).
Herein,
engineering
multiphase
interfaces
is
summarized
from
electrolyte
electrode
aspects
to
promote
interface
rate
durability
RMBs,
illustrates
revolution
that
taking
place
in
this
field
thus
provides
inspiration
for
future
developments
RMBs.
Specifically,
review
presents
principle
macro-
microscale
summarizes
emerging
applications
concerning
effect
on
Moreover,
deep
insight
into
development
provided
outlook.
Therefore,
not
only
insights
but
also
offers
strategic
guidance
modification
optimization
toward
stable
electrode-electrolyte
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(5), P. 1160 - 1160
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
considered
the
next-generation
candidates
for
partially
substituting
commercial
lithium-ion
in
future
energy
storage
systems
because
of
abundant
sodium/potassium
reserves
and
these
batteries’
cost-effectiveness
high
safety.
Gel
polymer
electrolytes
(GPEs)
have
become
a
popular
research
focus
due
to
their
advantages
terms
safety
performance
on
quasi-solid-state
sodium-ion
(QSSIBs).
Building
previous
studies
that
incorporated
MOF
fillers
into
polymer-based
gel
electrolytes,
we
propose
3D
sandwich
structure
which
materials
first
pressed
thin
films
then
coated
protected
by
materials.
Using
this
approach,
achieved
an
ion
conductivity
1.75
×
10−4
S
cm−1
at
room
temperature
transference
number
0.69.
Solid-state
using
film
electrolyte
exhibited
long
cycling
stability
2
C
current
density,
retaining
75.2%
specific
capacity
after
500
cycles.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
Uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
leads
to
poor
cycling
performance
and
potential
safety
hazards
in
high‐energy
metal
resource‐rich
(Na/Mg)
batteries.
Herein,
a
polar
Nylon
6‐cellulose
acetate
(NCA)
separator
is
designed
regulate
electrolyte
solvation
structure
electrode–electrolyte
interface
for
dendrite‐free
Na/Mg
The
different
dipole
interactions
between
separator's
groups
(CONH,
COOR,
ROR,
OH)
anhydride/ether
from
ester/ether
solvents
ensure
the
universality
various
electrolytes.
In
sodium
batteries,
groups‐constructed
confined
space
within
NCA
exhibits
competitive
coordinate
with
ethylene
carbonate‐EC,
diethyl
carbonate‐DEC,
fluoroethylene
carbonate‐FEC,
which
induces
an
anion‐dominated
Na
+
(NCA:
CN
solvent
‐3.83,
polypropylene:
‐6.47).
Then,
induced
concentration‐enhanced
PF
6
−
derives
NaF‐rich
solid
interphase
high
electronic
insulation,
against
owing
leakage.
Moreover,
homogeneous
distribution
caused
by
cloud
overlap
(δ
O
↔
δ
H
)
EC/DEC/FEC
enables
fast
well‐distributed
deposition.
Furthermore,
phase‐field
simulations
via
COMSOL
reveal
that
enhanced
diffusion
flux
(1.59
mol
m
−2
s
−1
fundamentally
inhibits
nucleation.
Electrochemical
tests
show
facilitates
stable
Na||NFPP
cell
(96.3%,
1,600
cycles,
10
C).
Additionally,
can
be
employed
govern
0.4
(PhMgCl)
2
‐AlCl
3
THF
electrolyte,
achieving
Mg
ChemElectroChem,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 8, 2025
Fe
7
S
8
nanoparticle‐embedded
sulfur–nitrogen
codoped
carbon
nanotube
composite
(Fe
@CT‐NS)
has
been
successfully
designed
as
a
high‐performance
anode
material
for
lithium‐ion
batteries
through
multistage
confinement
strategy.
Constructed
with
nitrogen‐doped
framework
derived
from
melamine
and
sulfurization
process
controlled
via
polydopamine
(PDA)
intermediate
layer,
this
features
FeSC
covalent
bonding
at
the
interface
hierarchical
porous
structure.
This
multilevel
strategy
integrates
physical
encapsulation
within
nitrogen–sulfur
chemical
stabilization
to
synergistically
enhance
electrochemical
performances.
Electrochemical
performance
tests
show
that
@CT‐NS
retains
capacity
of
527.9
mAh
g
−1
after
1000
cycles
high
current
density
5
A
,
demonstrating
excellent
reversibility
high‐rate
across
wide
range.
material,
its
unique
structural
confinement,
bonding,
functional
synergy,
provides
new
insights
into
development
high‐stability,
high‐power
battery
materials.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(26), P. 9969 - 9977
Published: June 20, 2024
Stable
quasi-solid-state
lithium-organic
batteries
(QSSLOBs)
have
received
widespread
attention
due
to
their
high
energy
density,
nonflammability,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
the
undesirable
interfacial
compatibility
between
organic
cathode
polymer
electrolytes
(PEs)
usually
results
in
unsatisfactory
performance.
Herein,
two
types
of
optimized
PEs
(gel-based
PEs,
GPEs,
eutectic-based
EPEs)
are
fabricated
matched
with
small-molecule
quinone
(2,3,5,6-tetraaminobenzoquinone,
TABQ,
1,4-benzoquinone,
BQ)
materials.
Benefiting
from
heteroatom
groups
(−NH2)
enhancing
cathode–electrolyte
interface
compatibility,
TABQ
shows
higher
electrochemical
performance
(310.4
mAh
g–1
at
50
mA
for
GPE
system
312.6
EPE
system)
than
its
analogue
BQ.
Additionally,
theoretical
calculations
detailed
characterizations
confirm
positive
effect
enhanced
on
properties
also
reveal
charge
storage
mechanism
TABQ.
These
show
that
this
strategy
constructing
could
create
a
new
chapter
preparation
high-performance
QSSLOBs.