Nanoscale Advances,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 24, 2024
WO
3
nanowire
clusters
anchored
on
core–shell
porous
carbon
fibers
capture
lithium
polysulfides
and
function
as
a
redox
mediator,
facilitating
sulfur
conversion.
Li-S
batteries
are
potentially
interesting
alternatives
for
green
energy
applications
due
to
their
high
density
and
low
cost.
Nonetheless,
present
practical
application
falls
short
of
theoretical
predictions,
despite
efforts
address
volumetric
expansion
enhance
electrical
conductance
through
porous
sulfur-hosting
scaffolds.
The
performance
is
mainly
restricted
by
the
poor
electrochemical
reaction
kinetics
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPS),
which
convert
into
sulfide
(Li2S)
elemental
sulfur
(S)
during
charge-discharge
cycles.
Single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
offer
novel
opportunities
addressing
complex
challenges
effective
in
atomic-resolution
characterization
intermediates
as
well
precise
atomic-level
engineering.
Inspired
single-atom
catalysis
approach,
we
designed
an
innovative
electrocatalyst
including
FeN4
active
sites
anchored
2D
borophene
nanosheets.
significant
electronic
coupling
between
Fe
3d
S
2p
orbitals
promotes
charge
transfer
improves
redox
dynamics
polysulfide
intermediates.
Moreover,
unique
properties
borophene,
its
mass
density,
superior
conductivity,
rapid
Li-ion
transport,
robust
binding
with
polysulfides,
render
it
a
promising
choice
battery
materials.
synergistic
effect
adsorption
improved
kinetics,
enabled
configuration
three-dimensional
architecture
FeN4/borophene
(Fe@BNS),
results
outstanding
batteries.
fabricated
cells
exhibit
exceptional
long-term
cycle
life
(1180
mAh
g−1
at
1
C
1000
cycles)
high-rate
(790.3
C)
loading
6.5
mg
cm−2.
Lithium-metal
batteries
(LMBs)
have
garnered
widespread
attention
due
to
their
high
energy
density.
Alloy
anodes
are
particularly
notable
for
exceptional
specific
capacity
used
in
LMBs.
However,
alloy
encounter
significant
challenges
interfacial
issues,
which
include
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
and
mechanical
failures
induced
by
force-electric
coupling
at
the
interface.
In
situ
characterization
of
interface
evolution
is
crucial
gain
a
deeper
understanding
fundamental
origins
these
issues.
This
review
systematically
examines
associated
with
highlights
role
techniques
elucidating
kinetics,
mechanisms,
dendrite
formation
anode-electrolyte
The
future
development
this
field
proposed
outlook.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 16, 2025
Abstract
High
entropy
oxides
(HEOs)
have
gained
increasing
attention
as
lithium‐ion
battery
anodes,
owing
to
their
multi‐principal
synergistic
effect
and
structural
stability.
However,
the
conversion
type
HEOs
also
suffer
from
low
intrinsic
conductivity,
volume
expansion,
slow
kinetics
traditional
metal
oxide.
Herein,
a
(FeCoNiCrMn)
2
O
3
HEO
with
hollow
multishelled
structure
Al‐doping
(Al‐HEO‐HoMS)
is
successfully
prepared
by
thermal
diffusion‐assisted
template
method.
The
effectively
accommodates
changes
mitigates
strains,
resulting
in
excellent
electrochemical
Most
importantly,
inserted
Al
dopant
Al‐HEO‐HoMS
serves
pegging
points,
securely
fastening
other
metallic
elements
Al─O
bonds
maintain
stability
of
anodes
during
repeated
lithiation/delithiation.
Additionally,
abundant
oxygen
vacancies
optimized
electronic
brought
doping
been
validated
accelerate
lithiation
kinetics.
Consequently,
anode
exhibits
high
reversible
capacity
1540
mAh
g
−1
after
500
cycles
at
1
A
.
combination
inert
regulation
expected
alleviate
expansion
problem,
offering
universal
strategy
for
designing
advanced
batteries.