The
Ni-rich
layered
cathode
material
LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2
(NCM811)
with
high
specific
capacity
and
acceptable
rate
performance
is
one
of
the
key
materials
for
high-energy-density
lithium-ion
batteries.
Coprecipitation,
widely
utilized
method
in
precursor
synthesis
NCM811
materials,
however,
suffers
long
synthetic
processes
challenges
uniform
element
distribution.
spray
pyrolysis
able
to
prepare
oxide
precursors
seconds
where
all
transition-metal
elements
are
well
distributed,
but
difficulty
lithium
distribution
will
also
arise
when
salts
added
subsequent
sintering
process.
Herein,
a
fresh
one-step
approach
proposed
preparing
high-performance
by
synthesizing
lithium-contained
which
distributed
at
molecular
level.
folded
morphology
exceptional
uniformity
successfully
obtained
low
temperature
300
°C
an
acetate
system.
Furthermore,
final
products
commendably
inherit
exhibit
excellent
cyclic
retentions
94.6%
88.8%
after
100
200
cycles
1
C
(1
=
mA
g–1),
respectively.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(13), P. 7202 - 7298
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
growing
global
energy
demand
necessitates
the
development
of
renewable
solutions
to
mitigate
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
air
pollution.
To
efficiently
utilize
yet
intermittent
sources
such
as
solar
wind
power,
there
is
a
critical
need
for
large-scale
storage
systems
(EES)
with
high
electrochemical
performance.
While
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
have
been
successfully
used
EES,
surging
price,
coupled
limited
supply
crucial
metals
like
lithium
cobalt,
raised
concerns
about
future
sustainability.
In
this
context,
potassium-ion
(PIBs)
emerged
promising
alternatives
commercial
LIBs.
Leveraging
low
cost
potassium
resources,
abundant
natural
reserves,
similar
chemical
properties
potassium,
PIBs
exhibit
excellent
ion
transport
kinetics
in
electrolytes.
This
review
starts
from
fundamental
principles
structural
regulation
PIBs,
offering
comprehensive
overview
their
current
research
status.
It
covers
cathode
materials,
anode
electrolytes,
binders,
separators,
combining
insights
full
battery
performance,
degradation
mechanisms,
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(21), P. 10066 - 10073
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Prussian
white
(PW)
is
considered
as
a
promising
cathode
material
for
potassium-ion
batteries
(KIBs)
due
to
its
low
cost
and
high
theoretical
capacity.
However,
the
water
content
structural
defects
strict
synthesis
conditions
of
PW
lead
unsatisfactory
cycling
performance
specific
capacity,
hindering
practical
applications.
Herein,
template-engaged
reduction
method
proposed,
using
MIL-88B(Fe)
self-template
KI
reducing
agent
prepare
K-rich
with
content.
Furthermore,
hierarchical
porous
spindle-like
morphology
can
be
inherited
from
precursor,
furnishing
sufficient
active
sites
ion
diffusion
path.
Consequently,
when
applied
KIB
material,
(K1.72Fe[Fe(CN)6]0.96·0.342H2O)
manifested
remarkable
potassium
storage
properties.
Notably,
full
cell
assembled
by
graphite
anode
exhibited
large
energy
density
∼216.7
Wh
kg-1,
demonstrating
huge
potential
systems.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(17)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
Layered
transition
metal
oxides
are
extensively
considered
as
appealing
cathode
candidates
for
potassium‐ion
batteries
(PIBs)
due
to
their
abundant
raw
materials
and
low
cost,
but
further
implementations
limited
by
slow
dynamics
impoverished
structural
stability.
Herein,
a
layered
composite
having
P2
P3
symbiotic
structure
is
designed
synthesized
realize
PIBs
with
large
energy
density
long‐term
cycling
The
unique
intergrowth
of
phases
in
the
obtained
oxide
plainly
characterized
X‐ray
diffraction
refinement,
high‐angle
annular
dark
field
bright
field‐scanning
transmission
electron
microscopy
at
atomic
resolution,
Fourier
transformation
images.
synergistic
effect
two
this
P2/P3
well
demonstrated
K
+
intercalation/extraction
process.
as‐prepared
can
present
discharge
capacity
remarkable
321
Wh
kg
−1
also
manifest
excellent
preservation
after
600
cycles
uptake/removal.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(20), P. 13415 - 13427
Published: May 10, 2024
Layered
oxide
cathode
materials
may
undergo
irreversible
oxygen
loss
and
severe
phase
transitions
during
high
voltage
cycling
be
susceptible
to
transition
metal
dissolution,
adversely
affecting
their
electrochemical
performance.
Here,
address
these
challenges,
we
propose
synergistic
doping
of
nonmetallic
elements
in
situ
diffusion
as
potential
solution
strategies.
Among
them,
the
distribution
element
fluorine
within
material
can
regulated
by
boron,
thereby
suppressing
manganese
dissolution
through
surface
enrichment
fluorine.
Furthermore,
from
into
bulk
after
charging
reduces
energy
barrier
potassium
ion
while
effectively
inhibiting
under
voltage.
The
modified
K0.5Mn0.83Mg0.1Ti0.05B0.02F0.1O1.9
layered
exhibits
a
capacity
147
mAh
g–1
at
50
mA
long
cycle
life
2200
cycles
500
g–1.
This
work
demonstrates
efficacy
provides
valuable
insights
for
optimizing
rechargeable
battery
materials.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(29)
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract
Current
potassium‐ion
batteries
(PIBs)
are
limited
in
safety
and
lifetime
owing
to
the
lack
of
suitable
electrolyte
solutions.
To
address
these
issues,
herein,
we
report
an
innovative
non‐flammable
design
strategy
that
leverages
optimal
moderate
solvation
phosphate‐based
solvent
which
strikes
a
balance
between
capability
salt
dissociation
ability,
leading
superior
electrochemical
performance.
The
formulated
simultaneously
exhibits
advantages
low
concentration
(only
0.6
M),
viscosity,
high
ionic
conductivity,
oxidative
stability,
safety.
Our
also
promotes
formation
self‐limiting
inorganic‐rich
interphases
at
anode
surface,
alongside
robust
cathode‐electrolyte
interphase
on
iron‐based
Prussian
blue
analogues,
mitigating
electrode/electrolyte
side
reactions
preventing
Fe
dissolution.
Notably,
PIBs
employing
our
exhibit
exceptional
durability,
with
80
%
capacity
retention
after
2,000
cycles
high‐voltage
4.2
V
coin
cell.
Impressively,
larger
scale
pouch
cell,
it
maintains
over
81
its
initial
1,400
1
C‐rate
average
Coulombic
efficiency
99.6
%.
This
work
represents
significant
advancement
toward
realization
safe,
sustainable,
high‐performance
PIBs.
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 Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Abstract
Single‐electron
transfer,
low
alkali
metal
contents,
and
large‐molecular
masses
limit
the
capacity
of
cathodes.
This
study
uses
a
cost‐effective
light‐molecular‐mass
orthosilicate
material,
K
2
FeSiO
4
,
with
high
initial
potassium
content,
as
cathode
for
potassium‐ion
batteries
to
enable
transfer
more
than
one
electron.
Despite
limited
valence
change
Fe
ions
during
cycling,
can
undergo
multiple
electron
transfers
via
successive
oxygen
anionic
redox
reactions
generate
reversible
capacity.
Although
formation
O‒O
dimers
in
occur
upon
removing
large
amounts
potassium,
strong
binding
effect
Si
on
O
mitigates
irreversible
release
voltage
degradation
cycling.
achieves
236
mAh
g
−1
at
50
mA
an
energy
density
520
Wh
kg
which
be
comparable
commercial
LiFePO
materials.
Moreover,
it
also
exhibits
1400
stable
cycles
under
high‐current
conditions.
These
findings
enhance
potential
commercialization
prospects
batteries.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 337 - 346
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Layered
oxides
are
widely
accepted
to
be
promising
cathode
candidate
materials
for
K-ion
batteries
(KIBs)
in
terms
of
their
rich
raw
and
low
price,
while
further
applications
restricted
by
sluggish
kinetics
poor
structural
stability.
Here,
the
high-entropy
design
concept
is
introduced
into
layered
KIB
cathodes
address
above
issues,
an
example
K0.45Mn0.60Ni0.075Fe0.075Co0.075Ti0.10Cu0.05Mg0.025O2
(HE-KMO)
successfully
prepared.
Benefiting
from
oxide
with
multielement
doping,
developed
HE-KMO
exhibits
half-metallic
features
a
narrow
bandgap
0.19
eV.
Increased
entropy
can
also
reduce
surface
energy
{010}
active
facets,
resulting
about
2.6
times
more
exposure
facets
than
low-entropy
K0.45MnO2
(KMO).
Both
effectively
improve
electron
conduction
K+
diffusion.
Furthermore,
high
inhibit
space
charge
ordering
during
(de)insertion,
transition
metal–oxygen
covalent
interaction
enhanced,
leading
suppressed
phase
1.5–4.2
V
better
electrochemical
stability
(average
capacity
drop
0.20%,
200
cycles)
KMO
0.41%,
wide
voltage
window.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(20), P. 9594 - 9601
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
Rechargeable
potassium-ion
batteries
(PIBs)
are
regarded
as
potential
substitutes
for
industrial
lithium-ion
in
large
scale
energy
storage
systems
due
to
the
world's
abundant
potassium
supplies.
Althogh
cobalt
hexacyanocobaltate
(CoHCC)
exhibits
broad
a
PIB
anode
material,
its
performance
is
currently
unsatisfactory.
Herein,
novel
5
nm
ultrathin
CoHCC
nanosheet-assembled
nanoboxes
with
interspersed
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs/CoHCC
nanoboxes)
fabricated
realize
highly
reactive
anode.
The
layers
substantially
accelerate
electron
conduction
and
provide
numerous
active
sites,
while
connected
CNTs
fast
axial
transport.
Consequently,
optimized
remarkable
discharge
capacity
of
580.9
mAh
g-1
at
0.1
A
long-term
stability
71.3%
retention
over
1000
cycles.
In
situ
ex
characterizations
density
functional
theory
calculations
further
employed
elucidate
K+
process
reason
enhanced
CNTs/CoHCC
nanoboxes.