Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(15), P. 5461 - 5467
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
separator,
which
can
sustainably
release
Mg(NO
3
)
2
into
the
electrolyte
to
ensure
dendrite-free
and
long
cycling
of
lithium
metal
batteries,
is
reported.
This
method
simple
efficient.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(15), P. 7833 - 7866
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Lithium–sulfur
batteries
(LSBs)
are
one
of
the
most
promising
next-generation
because
they
have
higher
theoretical
capacities,
lower
cost,
and
smaller
environmental
impact
than
lithium-ion
(LIBs).
eScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(5), P. 100107 - 100107
Published: Feb. 8, 2023
The
electrocatalytic
sulfur
reduction
reaction
(SRR)
and
evolution
(SER),
two
fundamental
multistep
conversion
processes
in
lithium–sulfur
batteries
(LSBs),
are
root-cause
solutions
to
overcome
sluggish
redox
kinetics
the
polysulfide
shuttling
effect.
Metal–organic
framework
(MOF)
electrocatalysts
have
emerged
as
good
platforms
for
catalyzing
SRR
SER,
but
their
catalytic
performance
is
challenged
by
poor
electrical
conductivity
limited
chemical
stability.
Functionalized
MOFs
hybrids
may
be
beneficial
stabilizing
improving
desired
properties
achieve
high-performance
LSBs.
This
review
provides
a
detailed
overview
of
engineering
principles
activity,
selectivity,
stability
MOF-related
via
composition
modulation
nanostructure
design
well
hybrid
assembly.
It
presents
discusses
various
advances
achieved
using
situ
characterization
techniques,
simulations,
theoretical
calculations
reveal
dynamic
electrocatalysts,
enabling
an
in-depth
understanding
catalysis
mechanism
at
molecular/atomic
level.
Lastly,
prospects
possible
research
directions
proposed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(26)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Rechargeable
lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries
have
received
ever‐increasing
attention
owing
to
their
ultrahigh
theoretical
energy
density,
low
cost,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
practical
application
is
critically
plagued
by
the
sluggish
reaction
kinetics,
shuttling
of
soluble
polysulfide
intermediates,
uncontrollable
growth
Li
dendrites.
Herein,
a
bimetallic
telluride
electrocatalyst
with
dense
heterointerfaces
rich
defects
embedded
in
hollow
carbon
polyhedron
bunches
(N⊂CoTe
1
‐x
/ZnTe
‐y
@NC,
abbreviated
as
NCZTC)
rationally
designed
simultaneously
address
S
cathode
anode
problems.
Both
experimental
computational
results
substitute
integration
can
synergistically
modulate
electronic
structure,
enhance
electrical
conductivity,
promote
+
transportation,
strengthen
polysulfides
adsorption
improve
catalytic
activity,
thereby
significantly
accelerating
redox
conversion
kinetics
prevent
dendrite
growth.
Consequently,
Li–S
NCZTC‐modified
separators
demonstrate
excellent
electrochemical
performance
including
high
specific
discharge
capacity,
remarkable
rate
capability,
good
long‐term
cycling
stability,
competitive
areal
capacity
even
at
sulfur
loading
lean
electrolyte
conditions.
This
study
not
only
provides
valuable
guidance
for
designing
efficient
electrocatalysts
transition
metal
tellurides
but
also
emphasizes
importance
heterostructure
design
defect
engineering
high‐performance
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
MXenes,
have
been
considered
as
a
new
generation
anode
material
in
lithium‐ion
batteries
for
lower
diffusion
barriers
and
superior
conductivity.
Unfortunately,
their
structures
are
prone
to
aggregation
stacking,
hindering
further
shuttle
of
lithium
ions
electrons,
resulting
discharge
capacity.
Therefore,
the
introduction
interlayer
spacers
preparation
MXene‐based
hybrids
has
attracted
much
attention.
Introducing
Prubssian
blue
analogues
(PBAs)
spacer
combine
with
MXene
nanosheets
can
not
only
preserve
high
conductivity
inhibit
volume
expansion
structural
degradation
PBA
component,
but
also
inherit
characteristics
large
specific
surface
area
porosity
PBAs.
By
intelligent
regulating
size
sheets,
Co‐PBA@MXene
common
sandwich‐like
core‐shell‐like
successfully
obtained.
Furthermore,
Co@M(
x
:
y
)
prepared
by
intelligently
adjusting
shell
thickness
through
controlling
mass
ratio
between
Co‐PBA
MXene.
Among
them,
Co@M(5:2)
exhibits
an
excellent
capacity
(603
mA
h
g
−1
at
0.2
A
after
100
cycles)
long‐term
cycling
stability
due
protective
conductive
properties
provided
multi‐redox
pairs
rich
from
core.