Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Abstract
Transition
metal
sulfides
as
anode
materials
for
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
have
the
advantage
of
high
capacity.
However,
their
cycle‐life
and
rate
performance
at
ultra‐high
current
density
is
still
a
thorny
issue
that
limit
applicability
these
materials.
In
this
paper,
carbon‐embedded
heterojunction
with
sulfur‐vacancies
regulated
by
ultrafine
bimetallic
(vacancy‐CoS
2
/FeS
@C)
robust
interfacial
C‐S‐Co/Fe
chemical
bonds
successfully
synthesized
explored
an
material
battery.
By
changing
ratio
two
cations,
concentration
anion
sulfur
vacancies
can
be
in‐situ
adjusted
without
additional
post‐treatment.
The
as‐prepared
vacancy‐CoS
@C
offers
ultrahigh
(285.1
mAh
g
−1
200
A
),
excellent
long‐cycle
stability
(389.2
40
after
10000
cycles),
outperforming
all
reported
transition
sulfides‐based
SIBs.
Both
ex‐situ
characterizations
provide
strong
evidence
evolution
mechanism
phases
stable
solid‐electrolyte
interface
(SEI)
on
surface.
functional
theory
calculations
show
constructing
reasonable
significantly
increase
electronic
conductivity.
Notably,
assembled
@C//Na
3
V
(PO
4
)
/C
full‐cell
shows
capacity
226.2
400
cycles
2.0
,
confirming
material's
practicability.
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.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(47), P. 32317 - 32332
Published: Nov. 16, 2024
Mn-based
layered
oxide
cathodes
have
attracted
widespread
attention
due
to
high
capacity
and
low
cost,
however,
poor
air
stability,
irreversible
phase
transitions,
slow
kinetics
inhibit
their
practical
application.
Here,
we
propose
a
universal
interfacial
reconstruction
strategy
based
on
converting
residual
alkali
tunnel
Na0.44MnO2
for
addressing
the
above
mentioned
issue
simultaneously,
using
O3
NaNi0.4Fe0.2Mn0.4O2@2
mol
%
(NaNFM@NMO)
as
prototype
material.
The
optimized
material
exhibits
an
initial
energy
density
comparable
with
lithium-ion
batteries.
reversible
anionic
redox
behavior
charge
compensation
mechanism
of
NaNFM@NMO
were
analyzed
verified
by
soft
X-ray
absorption
spectrum
in
situ
spectrum.
Due
intrinsic
stability
structure,
excellent
highly
structure
evolution
cathode
are
achieved,
which
confirmed
contact
angle
test,
rigorous
aging
diffraction.
More
importantly,
demonstrates
great
match
nonpresodiated
hard
carbon
anode
shows
electrochemical
performance
full
cell.
Additionally,
such
could
be
also
applied
modify
P2-type
cathodes,
showing
superior
universality
good
prospects
industrialized
production.
Overall,
proposed
improve
while
remaining
bulk
stable
simultaneously
will
open
up
whole
new
field
optimization
other
electrode
materials.
Carbon Neutralization,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
Abstract
Layered
oxide
materials
are
widely
used
in
the
field
of
energy
storage
and
conversion
due
to
their
high
specific
energy,
efficiency,
long
cycle
life,
safety.
Herein,
We
summarize
latest
research
progress
layered
metal
cathode
from
three
aspects:
challenges
faced,
failure
mechanisms,
modification
methods.
also
compare
characteristics
lithium‐based
oxides
sodium‐based
oxides,
predict
future
development
directions.
The
for
sodium‐ion
batteries
lithium‐ion
exhibit
overall
structural
operational
similarities.
There
some
differences,
such
as
lattice
parameters
application
extent.
Sodium‐ion
battery
need
explore
new
address
instability
issues,
while
require
finding
alternative
improving
production
efficiency.
Future
both
types
include
enhancing
capacity
performance,
elucidating
deep
reducing
costs,
resource
sustainability.
should
focus
on
balancing
stability
charge
cut‐off
voltage
meet
growing
demand
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(41)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
As
a
typical
tunnel
oxide,
Na
0.44
MnO
2
features
excellent
electrochemical
performance
and
outstanding
structural
stability,
making
it
promising
cathode
for
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs).
However,
suffers
from
undesirable
challenges
such
as
surface
residual
alkali,
multiple
voltage
plateaus,
low
initial
charge
specific
capacity.
Herein,
an
internal
external
synergistic
modulation
strategy
is
adopted
by
replacing
part
of
the
Mn
with
Ti
to
optimize
bulk
phase
construct
Ti‐containing
epitaxial
stabilization
layer,
resulting
in
reduced
+
transport
kinetics
improved
water/air
stability.
Specifically,
0.85
0.15
O
using
water‐soluble
carboxymethyl
cellulose
binder
can
realize
capacity
retention
rate
94.30%
after
1,000
cycles
at
2C,
stability
further
verified
kilogram
large‐up
applications.
In
addition,
taking
advantage
rich
content
Prussian
blue
analog
(PBA),
PBA‐Na
1‐x
x
composites
are
designed
compensate
insufficient
oxide
matched
hard
carbon
achieve
preparation
coin
full
cell
18650
cylindrical
battery
satisfactory
performance.
This
work
enables
application
oxides
SIBs
first
time
promotes
commercialization
SIBs.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
A
novel
strategy
for
grafting
a
highly
fluorinated
molecule
on
the
HC
surface
(FHC),
which
functionally
enhances
reversible
sodium
storage
behavior
in
slope
region
and
contributes
to
architecture
of
robust
NaF-rich
SEI.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
Na
3
V
2
(PO
4
)
,
based
on
multi‐electron
reactions
between
3+
/V
4+
5+
is
a
promising
cathode
material
for
SIBs.
However,
its
practical
application
hampered
by
the
inferior
conductivity,
large
barrier
of
and
stepwise
phase
transition.
Herein,
these
issues
are
addressed
constructing
medium‐entropy
(Na
3.2
1.1
Ti
0.2
Al
Cr
Mn
Ni
0.1
ME‐NVP)
with
strong
ME─O
bond
highly
occupied
Na2
sites.
Benefiting
from
effect,
ME‐NVP
manifests
phase‐transition–free
reaction
mechanism,
two
reversible
plateaus
at
3.4
(V
4.0
),
small
volume
change
(2%)
during
+
insertion/extraction
processes,
as
confirmed
comprehensive
in/ex
situ
characterizations.
Moreover,
kinetics
analysis
illuminates
superior
diffusion
ability
ME‐NVP.
Thus,
realizes
remarkable
rate
capability
67
mA
h
g
−1
50C
long‐term
lifespan
over
10
000
cycles
(capacity
retention
81.3%).
Theoretical
calculations
further
illustrate
that
weak
binding
ion
in
channel
responsible
rapid
diffusion,
accounting
kinetics.
rigid
MEO
6
octahedral
feasible
rearrangement
ions
can
suppress
transition,
thus
endowing
an
ultrastable
cathode.
This
work
highlights
significant
role
engineering
advancing
output
voltage,
cycling
stability,
polyanionic
cathodes.