Hybrid
superlattice
cathode
is
designed
to
boost
Grotthuss
proton
transport,
enabling
high-kinetics
and
stable
Zn–MnO
2
batteries
with
superior
rate
capacities
(151
mA
h
g
−1
at
10
A
)
a
long
lifespan
(8000
cycles).
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025
Abstract
The
bimetallic
synergies
effect
and
combined
conversion/alloying
mechanism
endow
thiospinel
FeIn
2
S
4
with
great
potential
as
an
anode
material
for
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs).
However,
their
inconsistent
synthesis,
severe
volumetric
expansion,
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
typically
lead
to
unsatisfactory
cyclic
stability
rate
capability.
Herein,
organic
framework
derived
@N/S‐C
microrods
Fe
vacancies
is
presented
fast,
durable,
reversible
sodium
storage.
presence
of
significantly
modulates
the
d
‐band
center
decreases
strength
Fe─S
bond
facilitating
sodiation
jointly.
Moreover,
a
thin
stable
solid
electrolyte
interface
film
inorganic‐rich
components
formed
by
induction.
Combined
N,
co‐doped
porous
carbon
matrix,
optimal
sample
delivers
excellent
capability
381
mAh
g
−1
at
10
A
performance
(448
after
500
cycles
1
).
Furthermore,
assembled
full‐cells
also
exhibit
superior
electrochemical
87.5%
capacity
retention
long‐term
evaluations.
This
work
presents
promising
strategy
structural
regulation
sulfides
advanced
anodes
SIBs.
Chemical Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
POP
fillers
containing
aromatic
groups
with
internal
π–π
effect
can
catalyze
the
decomposition
of
LiTFSI
to
form
a
stable
LiF-rich
SEI
layer
and
inhibit
growth
lithium
dendrites,
which
helps
cycle
PEO-based
solid-state
batteries.
Potassium
metal
batteries
(KMBs)
hold
promise
for
stationary
energy
storage
with
certain
cost
and
resource
merits.
Nevertheless,
their
practicability
is
greatly
handicapped
by
dendrite-related
anodes,
the
target
design
of
specialized
separators
to
boost
anode
safety
in
its
nascent
stage.
Here,
we
develop
a
thermally
robust
biopolymeric
separator
customized
via
solvent-exchange
amino-siloxane
decoration
strategy
render
durable
safe
KMBs.
Through
experimental
investigation
theoretical
computation,
reveal
that
optimized
porosity
surface
functionalization
could
manage
ion
transport
interfacial
chemistry,
thereby
enabling
efficient
K+
diffusion
favorable
solid
electrolyte
interphase
achieve
prolonged
cycling
stability
(over
3000
h).
The
thus-assembled
full
cell
retains
80%
initial
capacity
after
400
cycles
at
0.5
A
g–1.
heat-proof
property
designed
further
demonstrated.
Our
separator,
affording
multifunctional
features,
provides
an
appealing
solution
circumvent
instability
issues
associated
potassium
batteries.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025
Abstract
Layered
transition
metal
dichalcogenides
(LTMDs),
such
as
MoS
2
,
are
promising
anode
materials
for
high‐energy‐density
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs)
due
to
their
high
specific
capacities.
However,
practical
applications
hindered
by
poor
cycling
stability
resulting
from
the
instable
structure
during
charge/discharge
and
inherently
low
electronic
conductivity.
To
tackle
these
issues,
herein,
this
study
presents
design
synthesis
of
spongy
silicon‐doped
induced
long‐chain
molecules
in
mesopores.
The
material
consists
few‐layered
nanofragments
with
porosity,
abundant
edge
sites
sulfur
vacancies.
These
structural
features
can
promote
Li
+
transport
accommodate
electrode
volume
changes
charge/discharge.
Electrochemical
theoretical
analyses
reveal
that
silicon
doping
enhances
conductivity
while
nanostructure
enables
reversible
Li⁺
diffusion
along
edges,
distinct
storage
interlayers
conventional
anodes.
Notably,
delivers
a
capacity
767.9
mAh
g
−1
at
0.1
A
exhibits
remarkable
rate
capability.
Moreover,
it
demonstrates
superior
over
83%
retention
even
after
1000
cycles
1.0
outperforming
most
existing
‐based
materials.
This
work
paves
new
way
designing
high‐performance
LTMD‐based
anodes
LIBs
beyond.
ABSTRACT
Tin
sulfide
(SnS
2
)
is
a
promising
anode
material
for
sodium/potassium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs/PIBs)
due
to
its
large
interlayer
spacing
and
high
theoretical
capacity.
However,
application
hindered
by
sluggish
kinetics,
volume
expansion,
low
conductivity.
In
this
work,
synergistic
engineering
route
proposed
that
combining
environmentally
friendly
chlorella
with
sulfurized
polyacrylonitrile
(SPAN)
achieve
green
doping
dual‐mode
confinement
SnS
‐based
anode.
The
SPAN
matrix
prevents
agglomeration,
enhances
charge
transfer,
improves
structural
stability,
while
phosphorus
(P)
accelerates
“solid‒solid”
conversion
kinetics.
‒P‒SPAN
demonstrates
outstanding
sodium/potassium
storage
performance
across
wide
temperature
range
(‒40°C
70°C),
delivering
reversible
capacities,
excellent
rate
capability,
exceptional
long‐term
cycling
stability.
reliability
of
the
as‐developed
strategy
in
‒P‒SPAN//NaNi
0.4
Fe
0.2
Mn
O
full
cell
also
verified,
which
shows
strong
practical
potential
capacity
long
durability
(241
mAh
g
−1
/800
cycles/0.5
A
/25°C;
159
/400
/60°C;
105
/‒15°C).
associated
electrochemical
mechanisms
are
elucidated
through
comprehensive
tests,
in/ex
situ
analyses.
calculation
unveil
P‐doping
helps
enhance
adsorption
Na
+
discharge
products.
This
work
may
pave
way
developing
yet
imperfect
electrode
materials
field
energy
storage.
Angewandte Chemie,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
137(14)
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Abstract
Ultrahigh‐voltage
potassium‐ion
batteries
(PIBs)
with
cost
competitiveness
represent
a
viable
route
towards
high
energy
battery
systems.
Nevertheless,
rapid
capacity
decay
poor
Coulombic
efficiencies
remains
intractable,
mainly
attributed
to
interfacial
instability
from
aggressive
potassium
metal
anodes
and
cathodes.
Additionally,
reactivity
of
K
flammable
electrolytes
pose
severe
safety
hazards.
Herein,
weakly
solvating
fluorinated
electrolyte
intrinsically
nonflammable
feature
is
successfully
developed
enable
an
ultrahigh‐voltage
(up
5.5
V)
operation.
Through
breaking
the
anionic
solvation
barrier,
synergistic
modulation
can
be
achieved
by
formation
robust
anion‐derived
inorganic‐rich
electrode‐electrolyte
interfaces
on
both
cathode
anode.
As
proof
concept,
representative
KVPO
4
F
sustain
1600
cycles
84.4
%
retention
at
cutoff
voltage
4.95
V.
Meanwhile,
plating/stripping
process
in
our
designed
also
demonstrates
optimized
electrochemical
reversibility
stability
effectively
inhibited
dendrites.
These
findings
underscore
critical
impact
anion‐dominated
configuration
properties.
This
work
provides
new
insights
into
rational
design
safe
for
advanced
PIBs.