Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Abstract
The
fast-growing
requirements
for
high-energy-density
Li-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
have
prompted
the
research
and
development
of
Li-metal
(LMBs)
because
Li
metal
has
a
high
theoretical
specific
capacity
3860
mA
h
g
–1
low
redox
potential
(−3.04
v.s.
standard
hydrogen
electrode,
SHE).
However,
dendrite
formation
during
plating
stripping
exerted
an
enormous
impedance
in
its
commercial
application.
Consequently,
it
is
imperative
to
exploit
effective
strategies
eliminate
existing
issues.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
ordered
anode
architectures
with
large
surface
area
void
space,
which
are
capable
lowering
current
density
affording
confined
space
accommodate
plating,
consequently
suppressing
ameliorating
undesirable
volume
changes.
More
importantly,
well-aligned
micro-channels
can
provide
fast
pathways
ion
transport
promote
uniform
plating.
Therefore,
fabricating
3D
expected
remarkably
boost
electrochemical
stability
performance
cycling.
Herein,
important
researches
on
design
LIBs,
including
flexible
anode,
summarized
detail.
Emphasis
laid
illuminating
mechanism
correlation
between
3D-ordered
microstructures
LMBs.
Furthermore,
challenges
forthcoming
opportunities
this
promising
field
explicitly
indicated.
It
anticipated
that
review
could
afford
beneficial
reference
initiate
further
innovation
practical
high-energy
safe
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(8), P. 3829 - 3895
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
categorizes
subnanometer
pores/channels
(SNPCs)
from
structural
perspective
and
demonstrates
electrochemical
couplings
in
SNPCs
for
batteries
while
proposing
corresponding
challenges
future
research
directions.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
The
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
layer
is
capable
of
protecting
lithium
anodes
and
preventing
side
reactions
with
electrolytes.
development
inorganic/organic
composite
hybrid
SEI
can
be
considered
as
an
efficient
strategy
to
combine
the
merits
high
ion
conductivity,
mechanical
modulus,
flexibility.
However,
it
still
poses
a
great
challenge
solve
agglomeration
problem
in
these
maintain
strong
interaction
between
metal.
Herein,
bilayer
ultra‐thin
(P‐FEM@Li)
derivative
from
reactive
fluorinated
copolymer
(P‐FEM)
prepared
shows
ultra‐large
Young's
modulus
(>
75
GPa).
robust
inorganic
LiF‐rich
provides
superior
ionic
conductivity
large
while
flexible
organic
polymer
regulates
ions
transport
compatibility.
P‐FEM
induced
demonstrate
stable
cycles
for
more
than
4400
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
average
coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
Li||P‐FEM@Cu
99.78%
after
100
cycles.
Moreover,
P‐FEM@Li||NCM811
punch
cell
428
Wh
kg
−1
exhibits
high‐capacity
retention
73%
175
This
work
new
way
prepare
practical
anodes.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(45)
Published: June 3, 2024
Abstract
Aqueous
zinc–sulfur
battery
(AZSB)
is
a
promising
technology
for
energy
storage,
but
its
practical
application
severely
limited
by
the
sluggish
redox
kinetics
and
large
volume
expansion
of
sulfur
cathode.
Herein,
controllable
synthesis
sub‐10
nm
ZnS
nanograins
confined
in
micro‐size
carbon
skeleton
(MN‐ZnS/C─H)
as
cathode
AZSB
reported.
It
revealed
that
source,
polyvinylpyrrolidone
(PVP),
can
weakly
coordinate
with
Zn
2+
provide
physical
confinement
inhibiting
agglomeration
during
calcination
process.
Moreover,
particle
size
(from
to
350
nm)
shape
ZnS/carbon
composite
bulk
sphere)
be
well
controlled
tuning
chain
length
PVP.
In
unique
hierarchical
structure,
an
optimized
ion
transmission
path,
network
not
only
ensures
high
electronic
conductivity
also
maintains
structure
integrity
upon
variation,
endowing
MN‐ZnS/C─H
electrode
reversible
capacity
370
mA
h
g
−1
at
0.2
A
,
rate
capability
209
4
long
lifespan
210
cycles
93.2%
retention
2
.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: April 29, 2024
Abstract
Rechargeable
magnesium-metal
batteries
(RMMBs)
are
promising
next-generation
secondary
batteries;
however,
their
development
is
inhibited
by
the
low
capacity
and
short
cycle
lifespan
of
cathodes.
Although
various
strategies
have
been
devised
to
enhance
Mg
2+
migration
kinetics
structural
stability
cathodes,
they
fail
improve
electronic
conductivity,
rendering
cathodes
incompatible
with
anodes.
Herein,
we
propose
a
dual-defect
engineering
strategy,
namely,
incorporation
pre-intercalation
defect
(P-Mg
d
)
oxygen
(O
),
simultaneously
kinetics,
stability,
conductivity
RMMBs.
Using
lamellar
V
2
O
5
·nH
as
demo
cathode
material,
prepare
comprising
0.07
·1.4H
nanobelts
composited
reduced
graphene
oxide
(MVOH/rGO)
P-Mg
.
The
enlarges
interlayer
spacing,
accelerates
prevents
collapse,
while
stabilizes
structure
increases
conductivity.
Consequently,
MVOH/rGO
exhibits
high
197
mAh
g
−1
,
developed
foil//MVOH/rGO
full
cell
demonstrates
an
incredible
850
cycles
at
0.1
A
capable
powering
light-emitting
diode.
proposed
strategy
provides
new
insights
into
developing
high-durability,
high-capacity
advancing
practical
application
RMMBs,
other
batteries.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Heteroatom
immobilization
engineering
(HAIE)
is
becoming
a
forefront
approach
in
materials
science
and
engineering,
focusing
on
the
precise
control
manipulation
of
atomic-level
interactions
within
heterogeneous
systems.
HAIE
has
emerged
as
an
efficient
strategy
to
fabricate
single-atom
sites
for
enhancing
performance
metal-based
batteries.
Despite
significant
progress
achieved
through
metal
anodes
batteries,
several
critical
challenges
such
dendrites,
side
reactions,
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
are
still
present.
In
this
review,
we
delve
into
fundamental
principles
underlying
heteroatom
anodes,
aiming
elucidate
its
role
electrochemical
We
systematically
investigate
how
facilitates
uniform
nucleation
inhibits
reactions
at
anode-electrolyte
interface,
promoting
desolvation
ions
accelerating
Finally,
discuss
various
strategies
implementing
electrode
materials,
high-temperature
pyrolysis,
vacancy
reduction,
molten-salt
etching
anchoring.
These
include
selecting
appropriate
heteroatoms,
optimizing
methods,
constructing
material
architectures.
They
can
be
utilized
further
refine
enhance
capabilities
facilitate
widespread
application
next-generation
battery
technologies.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(24)
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
The
adjustable
structures
and
remarkable
physicochemical
properties
of
2D
monoelemental
materials,
such
as
silicene
germanene,
have
attracted
significant
attention
in
recent
years.
They
can
be
transformed
into
silicane
(SiH)
germanane
(GeH)
through
covalent
functionalization
via
hydrogen
atom
termination.
However,
synthesizing
these
materials
with
a
scalable
low‐cost
fabrication
process
to
achieve
high‐quality
SiH
GeH
poses
challenges.
Herein,
groundbreaking
varying
compositions,
specifically
Si
0.25
Ge
0.75
H,
0.50
are
prepared
simple
efficient
chemical
exfoliation
their
Zintl
phases.
These
offer
advantages,
including
large
surface
area,
high
mechanical
flexibility,
rapid
electron
mobility,
defect‐rich
loose‐layered
structures.
Among
the
H
electrode
demonstrates
highest
discharge
capacity,
reaching
up
1059
mAh
g
−1
after
60
cycles
at
current
density
75
mA
.
A
comprehensive
ex‐situ
electrochemical
analysis
is
conducted
investigate
reaction
mechanisms
lithiation/delithiation
H.
Subsequently,
an
initial
assessment
c
‐Li
15
(Si
x
1‐
)
4
phase
lithiation
‐Si
delithiation
presented.
Hence,
this
study
contributes
crucial
insights
(de)lithiation
within
germanane‐silicane
alloys.
Such
understanding
pivotal
for
mastering
promising
that
amalgamate
finest
silicon
germanium.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: May 16, 2024
Li
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
offer
significant
potential
as
high
energy
density
alternatives;
nevertheless,
their
performance
is
hindered
by
the
slow
desolvation
process
of
electrolytes,
particularly
at
low
temperatures
(LT),
leading
to
coulombic
efficiency
and
limited
cycle
stability.
Thus,
it
essential
optimize
solvation
structure
thereby
achieving
a
rapid
in
LMBs
LT.
Herein,
we
introduce
branch
chain-rich
diisopropyl
ether
(DIPE)
into
2.5
M
bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide
dipropyl
(DPE)
electrolyte
co-solvent
for
high-performance
-
20
°C.
The
incorporation
DIPE
not
only
enhances
disorder
within
electrolyte,
but
also
induces
steric
hindrance
effect
form
DIPE's
chain,
excluding
other
solvent
molecules
from
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 16, 2024
Abstract
Improving
the
electrical
conductivity
of
sulfur
cathode
while
ensuring
its
high
affinity
to
catalyst
holds
key
facilitate
reaction
kinetics
aqueous
zinc–sulfur
batteries.
Herein,
redox
in
electrolyte
is
accelerated
by
introducing
selenium–sulfur
bonds
into
structure
build
an
internal
electron
transport
path.
The
Se
with
less
electronegativity
can
act
as
donor
accelerate
binding
between
S
and
Zn
2+
.
Meanwhile,
bonded
electron‐poor
state
endows
modified
a
strong
I
3
−
catalyst,
which
further
facilitates
conversion
efficiency.
Thus,
assisted
delivers
excellent
electrochemical
performance
terms
reversible
capacity
(1490
mAh
g
−1
at
0.5
A
),
competitive
rate
(1010
4
well
outstanding
cycle
stability
(735
after
500
cycles).
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Abstract
Utilizing
limited
Li‐metal
(<10
mAh
cm
−2
)
is
desirable
to
achieve
high‐specific‐energy
batteries
(LMBs).
However,
the
rapid
depletion
and
anode
pulverization
severely
restrict
cycle
life
of
LMBs.
Herein,
3D
carbon‐based
scaffold
proposed
as
a
host
construct
composite
(ZOS‐CF@Li)
with
Li
amount
8
via
molten
infusion
assisted
by
lithiophilic
ZnO/ZnS.
In
situ
TEM
reveals
that
ZnO/ZnS
can
spontaneously
convert
into
ionically
conductive
2
O/Li
S
electronically
LiZn‐alloy,
contributing
faster
ion/electron
transport
favorable
dendrite‐free
deposition.
The
experiment
results
combined
theoretical
calculations
confirm
inorganic
Li‐salts
high
elastic
modulus
super
lithiophilicity
enable
homogenous
electric
field
distribution
reduced
Li‐diffusion
energy
barriers.
Therefore,
ZOS‐CF@Li
exhibits
stable
cycling
over
1100
h
low
overpotential
under
5
in
symmetric
cell.
Furthermore,
performances
coupled
mass
loading
LiFePO
4
(20
mg
LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
(18
at
N/P
ratios
2.38
2.25
are
achieved
full‐cells,
respectively.
Li||LFP
pouch‐cell
maintain
high‐capacity
retention
97.7%
after
90
cycles.
This
work
will
shed
light
on
design
for
building
Li‐anode
high‐energy‐density