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.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Abstract
Magnetite
(Fe
3
O
4
),
a
conversion‐type
anode
material,
possesses
high
capacity,
cost‐effectiveness
and
environmental
friendliness,
positioning
it
as
promising
candidate
for
the
large‐scale
energy
storage
applications.
However,
multi‐electron
reactions
in
sodium‐ion
batteries
face
challenges
originated
from
electrochemical
inactivity
of
Na
+
intercalation
oxides.
In
this
work,
controllable
Fe
vacancies
are
tailored
lattice
through
gradient
Mo
doping.
The
pair
distribution
function
local
structure
analysis
reveals
that
key
to
stabilizing
more
lies
uniform
occupation
dopants
at
both
tetrahedral
(8
)
octahedral
(16
d
sites.
vacancy‐rich
structure,
featuring
7.3%
vacancies,
achieves
significantly
enhanced
capacity
127
mAh
g
−1
after
150
cycles
100
mA
,
comparison
with
37
defect‐free
.
A
comprehensive
understanding
how
defective
relates
performance
is
presented,
combining
physical‐electrochemical
characterizations
theoretical
calculations.
occurred
Mo‐O
interactions
enhances
electronic
conductivity
diminishes
electrostatic
between
intercalated
2−
Concurrently,
facilitate
bulk
migration
lower
barrier.
This
study
presents
prospect
modulating
transition
metal
oxides
activate
fast
reversible
sodium
toward
high‐performance
batteries.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 29, 2025
Two-dimensional
WS2
offers
promising
advantages
for
various
applications
due
to
its
semiconducting
1H
phase
and
metallic
1T
phase.
However,
the
instability
of
difficulty
achieving
a
stable
coexistence
present
significant
challenges.
Here,
we
adopt
NaCl-assisted
one-step
chemical
vapor
deposition
method
that
enables
spatial
precise
control
phases
within
monolayer
WS2.
The
diagram
establishes
clear
correlation
between
precursor
ratios
structural
Density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
stability
difference
at
electronic
level.
Calculated
work
functions
are
consistent
with
experimental
Kelvin
probe
force
microscopy,
confirming
properties
heterophase
interface.
This
provides
scalable
efficient
approach
engineering
in
WS2,
great
potential
advancing
optoelectronic
devices
catalytic
systems.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
KSeCN
electrolyte
additive
for
aqueous
zinc
ion
batteries
enhances
the
electrochemical
polarization
of
anode
while
mitigating
concentration
polarization,
leading
to
more
uniform
Zn
plating.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(15), P. 17935 - 17947
Published: July 26, 2024
Two-dimensional
titanium
carbide
(Ti3C2Tx)
is
a
promising
lithium
storage
anode
material
owing
to
high
conductivity
and
larger
redox
sites.
However,
Ti3C2Tx
exhibits
lower
specific
capacitance
in
an
organic
system
due
the
passivation
effect
of
surface
terminals
also
suffers
from
restacking
issues
with
long-term
cycles.
Herein,
composed
molybdenum–phosphorus
compound
nanosheets
reported
through
thermal
decomposition
polyoxometalate.
The
derived
molybdenum
phosphide
provides
greater
free
space
afford
volume
change
facilitate
lithium-ion
transport.
unique
diphosphorus
centers
are
favorable
improving
capacity
electrochemical
reaction.
In
addition,
oxide
abundant
oxygen
vacancies
not
only
accelerates
electronic
ionic
but
more
active
optimized
0.1PMA@Ti3C2Tx
composite
delivers
superior
over
500
mAh
g–1
at
30
mA
maintains
155.6
750
after
400
capacitor
based
on
presents
wonderful
energy
density
153.95
Wh
kg–1
higher
power
4696.8
W
kg–1.
This
work
strategy
for
high-capacity
MXene
materials
opens
up
idea
application
polyoxometalates
storage.