Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(45), P. 28554 - 28564
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
First-principles
calculations
were
conducted
to
explore
the
effects
of
Pd,
Ti
and
V
doping
on
performance
NbS
2
monolayers
as
electrode
materials
for
alkali
ion
batteries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(46)
Published: June 22, 2024
Abstract
Solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
plays
a
crucial
role
in
battery.
This
study
leverages
the
assistance
of
weak
interactions
to
construct
uniform
and
elastic
SEI
for
potassium
batteries.
The
caffeic
acid
phenethyl
ester
(CAPE)
is
introduced
into
electrolyte,
between
CAPE
anodes
enable
contact
electrons
preferentially
during
cycling.
unsaturated
carbon═carbon
double
bonds
molecules
receive
undergo
polymerization
reactions
on
anode
surface,
forming
SEI.
Such
exhibits
good
uniformity
excellent
mechanical
elasticity,
enabling
adapt
well
huge
volume
changes
maintain
structural
stability
As
result,
graphite
over
1500
stable
cycles
at
current
density
100
mA
g
−1
.
metal
full
battery
based
Prussian
blue
(PB)
cathode
5700
times
1000
In
addition,
pouch
potassium‐ion
PB
also
shows
electrochemical
performance,
which
operates
stably
600
without
significant
attenuation
capacity
200
,
showing
potential
practical
value.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Abstract
Compared
with
Zn
2+
,
the
current
mainly
reported
charge
carrier
for
zinc
hybrid
capacitors,
small-hydrated-sized
and
light-weight
NH
4
+
is
expected
as
a
better
one
to
mediate
cathodic
interfacial
electrochemical
behaviors,
yet
has
not
been
unraveled.
Here
we
propose
an
-modulated
cationic
solvation
strategy
optimize
spatial
distribution
achieve
dynamic
/NH
co-storage
boosting
Zinc
capacitors.
Owing
hierarchical
solvated
structure
in
Zn(CF
3
SO
)
2
–NH
CF
electrolyte,
high-reactive
small-hydrate-sized
(H
O)
induce
Helmholtz
plane
reconfiguration,
thus
effectively
enhancing
density
activate
20%
capacity
enhancement.
Furthermore,
adsorbed
hydrated
ions
afford
high-kinetics
ultrastable
C‧‧‧H
(NH
storage
process
due
much
lower
desolvation
energy
barrier
compared
heavy
rigid
Zn(H
6
(5.81
vs.
14.90
eV).
Consequently,
physical
uptake
multielectron
redox
of
carbon
cathode
enable
capacitor
deliver
high
(240
mAh
g
−1
at
0.5
A
),
large-current
tolerance
(130
50
ultralong
lifespan
(400,000
cycles).
This
study
gives
new
insights
into
design
cathode–electrolyte
interfaces
toward
advanced
zinc-based
storage.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(7), P. 7595 - 7604
Published: March 21, 2024
Silicon
(Si)
and
Si-based
compounds
have
been
considered
by
many
researchers
as
one
of
the
anode
materials
for
next-generation
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
due
to
their
extraordinarily
large
theoretical
capacity,
moderate
operating
voltage,
abundant
resources.
However,
silicon's
poor
conductivity
significant
volume
changes
during
charge
discharge,
compared
conventional
carbon
materials,
severely
restrict
its
widespread
use
in
LIBs.
In
this
study,
a
two-dimensional
(2D)
mesoporous
Si
nanosheet/carbon
(pSi@C)
composite
is
designed
using
cetrimonium
bromide–disodium
edetate
dihydrate
(CTAB–EDTA)
template
via
sol–gel
method,
magnesium
thermal
reduction
decomposition
method.
The
vertical
diffusion
distance
Li+
significantly
reduced
2D
nanosheets.
Additionally,
coating
on
surface
provides
protective
layer
limit
expansion
form
stable
solid
electrolyte
interface
(SEI).
This
enhances
structural
integrity
cycle
stability
pSi@C
material
insertion
extraction.
At
current
density
1
A
g–1,
reversible
capacity
after
150
cycles
2236
mAh
with
retention
rate
71.5%.
electrode's
467.8
g–1
500
at
5
g–1.
Therefore,
unique
technology
can
be
used
design
composites
excellent
properties,
thereby
providing
an
effective
strategy
commercial
application
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
Beyond
the
high
theoretical
capacity,
conversion‐alloying
metal
chalcogenides
(CAMCs)
exhibit
exceptional
high‐rate
performance
as
Li‐ion
battery
electrodes.
However,
inherent
origin
of
remains
elusive,
especially
given
lower
intrinsic
conductivity
CAMCs.
Here,
correlation
between
phase
evolution
and
charge
transport
dynamics
in
fully
activated
CAMCs
is
systematically
investigated,
elucidating
a
current‐adaptive
storage
mechanism
to
explain
anomalous
performance.
Briefly,
deconversion
reaction
manipulated
by
ion
diffusion
acts
“regulator”
adaptively
modulate
transition
from
(high
electronic
conductivity)
lithium
ionic
CAMCs,
thus
removing
bottleneck
without
affecting
formation
feedstock
required
for
alloying
reaction.
On
this
basis,
capacity
can
be
maintained
at
rates
through
“fading‐free”
This
study
offers
novel
perspective
design
electrode
materials.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 5, 2024
Abstract
Zinc
metal
is
a
promising
anode
candidate
for
aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
due
to
its
high
theoretical
capacity,
low
cost,
and
safety.
However,
application
currently
restricted
by
hydrogen
evolution
reactions
(HER),
by‐product
formation,
Zn
dendrite
growth.
Herein,
“Zn
2+
in
salt”
(ZIS)
interphase
situ
constructed
on
the
surface
of
(ZIS@Zn).
Unlike
conventional
water”
working
environment
anodes,
intrinsic
hydrophobicity
ZIS
isolates
from
direct
contact
with
electrolyte,
thereby
protecting
it
HER,
accompanying
side
reactions.
More
importantly,
works
as
an
ordered
water‐free
ion‐conducting
medium,
which
guides
uniform
deposition
facilitates
rapid
migration
at
interface.
As
result,
symmetric
cells
assembled
ZIS@Zn
exhibit
dendrite‐free
plating/striping
4500
h
critical
current
14
mA
cm
−2
.
When
matched
vanadium‐based
(NVO)
cathode,
full
battery
exhibits
excellent
long‐term
cycling
stability,
88%
capacity
retention
after
1600
cycles.
This
work
provides
effective
strategy
promote
stability
reversibility
anodes
electrolytes.
Energy Material Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Potassium-ion
batteries
(PIBs)
are
highly
attractive
and
promising
energy
storage
technology
because
of
their
cost-effectiveness,
superior
safety,
environmental
friendliness,
as
well
high
standard
K/K
+
redox
potential,
abundance
low
cost
potassium.
Transition
metal
disulfides
(TMDs)
have
a
wide
interlayer
spacing
that
is
K
site
in
PIBs.
Moreover,
TMDs
reversible
capacity
cost.
Nevertheless,
they
not
been
extensively
studied.
The
practical
application
impeded
by
fast
fading
poor
rate
performance.
More
well-focused
research
should
aim
for
the
commercialization
This
paper
reviews
(a)
main
strategies
to
enhance
PIBs;
(b)
recent
development
using
such
MoS
2
,
WS
SnS
electrode
materials
PIBs,
including
structure,
performance,
defects,
methods
alleviate
defects;
(c)
associated
electrochemical
processes;
(d)
critical
issues,
challenges,
prospects.