Hard carbon is regarded as promising anode materials for potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)owing to their low price and easy availability.However,the limited rate capability still needs to be improved.Herein,we demonstrate...Hard carbon is regarded as promising anode materials for potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)owing to their low price and easy availability.However,the limited rate capability still needs to be improved.Herein,we demonstrate the fabrication of oxygen/sulfur co-doped hard carbon through a facile hydrolyzationsulfuration process of skimmed cotton.The simultaneous dopants significantly improve potassium ion diffusion rate.When served as the anode for KIBs,this hydrolyzed hard carbon delivered a high reversible capacity(409 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g),superior rate capability(135 mAh/g at 2 A/g)and excellent cyclability(about 120 mAh/g overt 500 cycles at 2 A/g).This work provides a facile strategy to prepare low-cost doped-hard carbon with superior potassium storage property.展开更多
Antimony-based materials with high theoretical capacity are known as promising anodes for potassiumion batteries(PIBs). However, they still face challenges from the large ionic radius of the K ion, which has sluggish ...Antimony-based materials with high theoretical capacity are known as promising anodes for potassiumion batteries(PIBs). However, they still face challenges from the large ionic radius of the K ion, which has sluggish kinetics. Much effort is needed to exploit high-performance electrode materials to satisfy the reversible capacity of PIBs. In this paper, nano Sb confined in N-doped carbon fibers(Sb@CN nanofibers)were successfully prepared through an electrospinning method, which was designed to improve potassium storage performances. Sb@CN nanofibers benefit from the fact that the synergy between the porous nanofiber frame structure and the uniformly distributed Sb nano-components in the carbon matrix can effectively accelerate the ion migration rate and reduce the mechanical stress caused by K+insertion/extraction, Sb@CN nanofiber electrodes thus exhibited excellent potassium storage performance, especially long cycle stability, as expected. When utilized as a PIB anode, they delivered high reversible capacity of 360.2 m Ah g-1 after 200 cycles at 50 m A g-1, and a particularly stable capacity of 212.7 m Ah g-1 was also obtained after 1000 cycles even at 5000 m A g-1. Given such outstanding electrochemical performances,this work is expected to provide insight into the development and exploration of advanced alloy-type electrodes for PIBs.展开更多
Developing high-performance anode materials for potassium-ion batteries is significantly urgent. We here demonstrate Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles(~20 nm) homogeneously dispersed in porous S,N-codoped graphene framework(Sb_2S...Developing high-performance anode materials for potassium-ion batteries is significantly urgent. We here demonstrate Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles(~20 nm) homogeneously dispersed in porous S,N-codoped graphene framework(Sb_2S_3-SNG) as a self-supported anode material for potassium-ion batteries. The rational structure design of integrating Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles with S,N-codoped graphene contributes to high reactivity, strong affinity, good electric conductivity, and robust stability of the composite, enabling superior K-storage performance. Moreover, the self-supported architecture significantly decreases the inactive weight of the battery, resulting in a high energy density of a Sb_2S_3-SNG/KVPO_4 F-C full cell to ~166.3 W h kg^(-1).展开更多
Despite the significant progress in the fabrication of advanced electrode materials,complex control strategies and tedious processing are often involved for most targeted materials to tailor their compositions,morphol...Despite the significant progress in the fabrication of advanced electrode materials,complex control strategies and tedious processing are often involved for most targeted materials to tailor their compositions,morphologies,and chemistries.Inspired by the unique geometric structures of natural biomacromolecules together with their high affinities for metal species,we propose the use of skin collagen fibers for the template crafting of a novel multicore-shell Fe2N-carbon framework anode configuration,composed of hierarchical N-doped carbon nanofiber bundles firmly embedded with Fe2N nanoparticles(Fe2N@N-CFBs).In the resultant heterostructure,the Fe2N nanoparticles firmly confined inside the carbon shells are spatially isolated but electronically well connected by the long-range carbon nanofiber framework.This not only provides direct and continuous conductive pathways to facilitate electron/ion transport,but also helps cushion the volume expansion of the encapsulated Fe2N to preserve the electrode microstructure.Considering its unique structural characteristics,Fe2N@N-CFBs as an advanced anode material exhibits remarkable electrochemical performances for lithium-and potassium-ion batteries.Moreover,this bio-derived structural strategy can pave the way for novel low-cost and high-efficiency syntheses of metal-nitride/carbon nanofiber heterostructures for potential applications in energy-related fields and beyond.展开更多
Recently,to ameliorate the forthcoming energy crisis,sustainable energy conversion and storage devices have been extensively investigated.Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)have aroused widespread attention in these very ac...Recently,to ameliorate the forthcoming energy crisis,sustainable energy conversion and storage devices have been extensively investigated.Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)have aroused widespread attention in these very active research applications due to their earth abundance and similar low redox potential compared to Li-ion batteries(LIBs).It is critical to develop electrode materials with large ion diffusion channels and robust structures for long cycling performance in KIBs.Metal coordination materials,including metal-organic frameworks,Prussian blue,and Prussian blue analogue,as well as their composites and derivatives,are known as promising materials for high-performance KIBs due to their open frameworks,large interstitial voids,functionality and tailorability.In this review,we give an overview of the recent advances on the application of metal coordination materials in KIBs.In addition,the methods to enhance their K-ion storage properties are summarized and discussed,such as morphology engineering,doping,as well as compositing with other materials.Ultimately,some prospects for future research of metal coordination materials for KIBs are also proposed.展开更多
Developing suitable electrode materials capable of tolerating severe structural deformation and overcoming sluggish reaction kinetics resulting from the large radius of potassium ion(K+)insertion is critical for pract...Developing suitable electrode materials capable of tolerating severe structural deformation and overcoming sluggish reaction kinetics resulting from the large radius of potassium ion(K+)insertion is critical for practical applications of potassium-ion batteries(PIBs).Herein,a superior anode material featuring an intriguing hierarchical structure where assembled MoSSe nanosheets are tightly anchored on a highly porous micron-sized carbon sphere and encapsulated within a thin carbon layer(denoted as Cs@MoSSe@C)is reported,which can significantly boost the performance of PIBs.The assembled MoSSe nanosheets with expanded interlayer spacing and rich anion vacancy can facilitate the intercalation/deintercalation of K+and guarantee abundant active sites together with a low K+diffusion barrier.Meanwhile,the thin carbon protective layer and the highly porous carbon sphere matrix can alleviate the volume expansion and enhance the charge transport within the composite.Under these merits,the as-prepared Cs@MoSSe@C anode exhibits a high reversible capacity(431.8 mAh g^(-1) at 0.05 A g^(-1)),good rate capability(161 mAh g^(-1) at 5 A g^(-1)),and superior cyclic performance(70.5%capacity retention after 600 cycles at 1 A g^(-1)),outperforming most existing Mo-based S/Se anodes.The underlying mechanisms and origins of superior performance are elucidated by a set of correlated in-situ/ex-situ characterizations and theoretical calculations.Further,a PIB full cell based on Cs@MoSSe@C anode also exhibits an impressive electrochemical performance.This work provides some insights into developing high-performance PIBs anodes with transition-metal chalcogenides.展开更多
Mn-based oxides are promising cathode materials for potassium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical ca-pacity and abundant raw materials.However,the anisotropic properties of their conventional polycrystalline s...Mn-based oxides are promising cathode materials for potassium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical ca-pacity and abundant raw materials.However,the anisotropic properties of their conventional polycrystalline structures lead to insufficient rate capability and cycle life.Here,a single-crystal Mn-based layered oxide,P3′-type K_(0.35)Mn_(0.8)Fe_(0.1)Cu_(0.1)O_(2)(KMFCO),is designed and synthesized through a bimetallic co-induction effect and used as a cathode for potassium-ion battery.Benefiting from a unique single-crystal structure that is devoid of grain boundaries,it achieves a higher Kþtransport rate and a reduced volume change during the Kþintercalation/deintercalation process.Accordingly,the single-crystal P3′-type KMFCO delivers superior rate capability(52.9 mAh g^(-1) at 1000 mA g^(-1))and excellent cycling stability(91.1%capacity retention after 500 cycles at 500 mA g^(-1)).A full cell assembled with the P3′-type KMFCO cathode and a graphite anode also exhibits a high reversible capacity(81.2 mAh g^(-1) at 100 mA g^(-1))and excellent cycling performance(97%capacity retention after 300 cycles).The strategy of developing single-crystal materials may offer a new pathway for maintaining structural stability and improving the rate capability of layered manganese oxide cathodes and beyond.展开更多
Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)as one of the most promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries have been highly valued in recent years.However,progress in KIBs is largely restricted by the sluggish development in ano...Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)as one of the most promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries have been highly valued in recent years.However,progress in KIBs is largely restricted by the sluggish development in anode materials.Therefore,it is imperative to systematically outline and evaluate the recent research advances in the field of anode materials for KIBs toward promoting the development of high-performance anode materials for KIBs.In this review,the recent achievements in anode materials for KIBs are summarized.The electrochemical properties(ie.charge storage mechanism,capacity,rate performance,and cycling stability)of these reported anode materials,as well as their advantages/disadvantages,are discerned and analyzed,enabling high-performance KIBs to meet the requirements for practical applications.Finally,technological developments,scientific challenges,and future research opportunities of anode materials for KIBs are briefly reviewed.展开更多
Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)are appealing alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)because of their wide potential window,fast ionic conductivity in the electrolyte,and reduced cost.However,PIBs suffer...Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)are appealing alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)because of their wide potential window,fast ionic conductivity in the electrolyte,and reduced cost.However,PIBs suffer from sluggish K+reaction kinetics in electrode materials,large volume expansion of electroactive materials,and the unstable solid electrolyte interphase.Various strategies,especially in terms of electrode design,have been proposed to address these issues.In this review,the recent progress on advanced anode materials of PIBs is systematically discussed,ranging from the design principles,and nanoscale fabrication and engineering to the structure-performance relationship.Finally,the remaining limitations,potential solutions,and possible research directions for the development of PIBs towards practical applications are presented.This review will provide new insights into the lab development and real-world applications of PIBs.展开更多
As anode materials of electrochemical energy storage system,metal sulfides with high theoretical capacities suffer from issues of materials smashing and deactivation due to huge volume change,resulting in the inferior...As anode materials of electrochemical energy storage system,metal sulfides with high theoretical capacities suffer from issues of materials smashing and deactivation due to huge volume change,resulting in the inferior cycle stability.In this paper,a new strategy of adding sulfur powder into the electrospinning precursor instead of employing sulfur powder during the sulfurizing treatment is proposed to prepare Fe_(9)S_(10)composites(CNF@G-Fe_(9)S_(10)-1).In those composites,most of Fe_(9)S_(10)particles are embedded in the graphene-carbon fibers with multiple protection.As anodes for potassium-ion batteries,CNF@G-Fe_(9)S_(10)-1 display higher rate capacities and more excellent stability(103.2 mAh·g^(-1)at 1000 mA·g^(-1)after 892 cycles)than Fe_(9)S_(10)composites synthesized by the traditional method.In addition,as anodes for potassiumion hybrid capacitors,they also deliver high capacities of102.8 mAh·g^(-1)at 1000 mA·g^(-1)after 100 cycles.The morphology characterization evidences indicate that the surface and integrity of CNF@G-Fe_(9)S_(10)-1 are more smooth and complete than the Fe_(9)S_(10)composites fabricated using a common method without sulfur power in electrospinning precursor.The excellent stability and high capacity of CNF@G-Fe_(9)S_(10)-1 can be attributed to nearly full-wrapped structure of Fe_(9)S_(10)in the carbon matrix arising from the new strategy.Owing to the formation of the structure,Fe_(9)S_(10)particles are protected from the pulverization,and the structure stability of hybrid carbon fibers is enhanced.This study may provide a new strategy for the controllable synthesis of metal sulfide-CNFs and their application for high stability energy storage.展开更多
Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)are one of the most promising large-scale electric energy storage systems due to the high abundance and low redox potential of K.As the key component,anode determines their energy density ...Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)are one of the most promising large-scale electric energy storage systems due to the high abundance and low redox potential of K.As the key component,anode determines their energy density and safety.Alloy-based anodes,such as P,Sn,Sb,and Bi,have attracted extensive attention due to their abundant resources,suitable working potentials,and large theoretical capacities.However,the dramatic volume variation upon(de)potassiation results in pulverization of particles and their detaching from the current collector accompanied with performance decay.Various strategies,including designing micro-/nanostructures,introducing carbon substrates,and optimizing electrode/electrolyte interface,have been demonstrated to effectively alleviate these issues.Herein,we summarize the recent research progresses on alloy-based materials in KIBs.The synthesis methods,electrochemical performance,reaction mechanisms,and structure-activity relationships of these materials are considered,and challenges and perspectives are provided.This review provides new insight into designing of high-activity electrode materials for KIBs and beyond.展开更多
In this work,a novel vacuum-assisted strategy is proposed to homogenously form Metal-organic frameworks within hollow mesoporous carbon nanospheres(HMCSs)via a solid-state reaction.The method is applied to synthesize ...In this work,a novel vacuum-assisted strategy is proposed to homogenously form Metal-organic frameworks within hollow mesoporous carbon nanospheres(HMCSs)via a solid-state reaction.The method is applied to synthesize an ultrafine CoSe2 nanocrystal@N-doped carbon matrix confined within HMCSs(denoted as CoSe2@NC/HMCS)for use as advanced anodes in highperformance potassium-ion batteries(KIBs).The approach involves a solvent-free thermal treatment to form a Co-based zeolitic imidazolate framework(ZIF-67)within the HMCS templates under vacuum conditions and the subsequent selenization.Thermal treatment under vacuum facilitates the infiltration of the cobalt precursor and organic linker into the HMCS and simultaneously transforms them into stable ZIF-67 particles without any solvents.During the subsequent selenization process,the“dual confinement system”,composed of both the N-doped carbon matrix derived from the organic linker and the small-sized pores of HMCS,can effectively suppress the overgrowth of CoSe2 nanocrystals.Thus,the resulting uniquely structured composite exhibits a stable cycling performance(442 mAh g^−1 at 0.1 A g^−1 after 120 cycles)and excellent rate capability(263 mAh g^−1 at 2.0 A g^−1)as the anode material for KIBs.展开更多
Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs) hold great potential as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to the abundant reserves of potassium and similar redox potentials of K+/K and Li+/Li. Unfortunately, PIBs with carbona...Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs) hold great potential as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to the abundant reserves of potassium and similar redox potentials of K+/K and Li+/Li. Unfortunately, PIBs with carbonaceous electrodes present sluggish kinetics, resulting in unsatisfactory cycling stability and poor rate capability. Herein, we demonstrate that the synergistic effects of the enlarged interlayer spacing and enhanced capacitive behavior induced by the co-doping of nitrogen and sulfur atoms into a carbon structure(NSC) can improve its potassium storage capability. Based on the capacitive contribution calculations, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique, and density functional theory results, the NSC electrode is found to exhibit favorable electronic conductivity,enhanced capacitive adsorption behavior, and fast K+ ion diffusion kinetics. Additionally, a series of exsitu characterizations demonstrate that NSC exhibits superior structural stability during the(de)potassiation process. As a result, NSC displays a high reversible capacity of 302.8 mAh g-1 at 0.1 Ag-1 and a stable capacity of 105.2 m Ahg-1 even at 2 Ag-1 after 600 cycles. This work may offer new insight into the effects of the heteroatom doping of carbon materials on their potassium storage properties and facilitate their application in PIBs.展开更多
With graphite currently leading as the most viable anode for potassium-ion batteries(KIBs),other materials have been left relatively underexamined.Transition metal oxides are among these,with many positive attributes ...With graphite currently leading as the most viable anode for potassium-ion batteries(KIBs),other materials have been left relatively underexamined.Transition metal oxides are among these,with many positive attributes such as synthetic maturity,longterm cycling stability and fast redox kinetics.Therefore,to address this research deficiency we report herein a layered potassium titanium niobate KTiNbO5(KTNO)and its rGO nanocomposite(KTNO/rGO)synthesised via solvothermal methods as a high-performance anode for KIBs.Through effective distribution across the electrically conductive rGO,the electrochemical performance of the KTNO nanoparticles was enhanced.The potassium storage performance of the KTNO/rGO was demonstrated by its first charge capacity of 128.1 mAh g^(−1) and reversible capacity of 97.5 mAh g^(−1) after 500 cycles at 20 mA g^(−1),retaining 76.1%of the initial capacity,with an exceptional rate performance of 54.2 mAh g^(−1)at 1 A g^(−1).Furthermore,to investigate the attributes of KTNO in-situ XRD was performed,indicating a low-strain material.Ex-situ X-ray photoelectron spectra further investigated the mechanism of charge storage,with the titanium showing greater redox reversibility than the niobium.This work suggests this lowstrain nature is a highly advantageous property and well worth regarding KTNO as a promising anode for future high-performance KIBs.展开更多
The next-generation smart grid for the storage and delivery of renewable energy urgently needs to develop a low-cost and rechargeable energy storage technology beyond lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Owing to the abundance...The next-generation smart grid for the storage and delivery of renewable energy urgently needs to develop a low-cost and rechargeable energy storage technology beyond lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Owing to the abundance of potassium(K) resources and the similar electrochemical performance to that of LIBs,potassium-ion batteries(PIBs) have been attracted considerable interest in recent years,and significant progress has been achieved concerning the discovery of high-performance electrode materials for PIBs.This review especially summarizes the latest research progress regarding anode materials for PIBs,including carbon materials,organic materials,alloys,metal-based compounds,and other new types of compounds.The reversible K-ion storage principle and the electrochemical performance(i.e.,capacity,potential,rate capability,and cyclability) of these developed anode materials are summarized.Furthermore,the challenges and the corresponding effective strategies to enhance the battery performance of the anode materials are highlighted.Finally,prospects of the future development of high-performance anode materials for PIBs are discussed.展开更多
Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)are attractive for gridscale energy storage due to the abundant potassium resource and high energy density.The key to achieving high-performance and large-scale energy storage technology l...Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)are attractive for gridscale energy storage due to the abundant potassium resource and high energy density.The key to achieving high-performance and large-scale energy storage technology lies in seeking eco-efficient synthetic processes to the design of suitable anode materials.Herein,a spherical sponge-like carbon superstructure(NCS)assembled by 2D nanosheets is rationally and efficiently designed for K+storage.The optimized NCS electrode exhibits an outstanding rate capability,high reversible specific capacity(250 mAh g^(−1) at 200 mA g^(−1) after 300 cycles),and promising cycling performance(205 mAh g^(−1) at 1000 mA g^(−1) after 2000 cycles).The superior performance can be attributed to the unique robust spherical structure and 3D electrical transfer network together with nitrogen-rich nanosheets.Moreover,the regulation of the nitrogen doping types and morphology of NCS-5 is also discussed in detail based on the experiments results and density functional theory calculations.This strategy for manipulating the structure and properties of 3D materials is expected to meet the grand challenges for advanced carbon materials as high-performance PIB anodes in practical applications.展开更多
Hollow nanostructures with external shells and inner voids have been proved to greatly shorten the transport distance of ions/electrons and buffer volume change,especially for the large-sized potassium-ions in seconda...Hollow nanostructures with external shells and inner voids have been proved to greatly shorten the transport distance of ions/electrons and buffer volume change,especially for the large-sized potassium-ions in secondary batteries.In this work,hollow carbon(HC) nanospheres embedded with S,P co-doped NiSe_(2)nanoparticles are fabricated by "drop and dry" and "dissolving and precipitation" processes to form Ni(OH)2nanocrystals followed by annealing with S and P dopants to form nanoparticles.The resultant S,P-NiSe_(2)/HC composite exhibits excellent cyclic performance with 131.6 mA h g^(-1)at1000 mA g^(-1)after 3000 cycles for K^(+)storage and a capacity of 417.1 mA h g^(-1)at 1000 mA g^(-1)after1000 cycles for Li^(+)storage.K-ion full cells are assembled and deliver superior cycling stability with a ca pacity of 72.5 mA h g^(-1)at 200 mA g^(-1)after 500 cycles.The hollow carbon shell with excellent electrical conductivity effectively promotes the transporta tion and tolerates large volume variation for both K^(+)and Li^(+).Density functional theory calculations confirm that the S and P co-doping NiSe_(2) enables stronger adsorption of K^(+)ions and higher electrical conductivity that contributes to the improved electrochemical performance.展开更多
Potassium-ion hybrid capacitors(PIHCs)have been considered as promising potentials in mid-to large-scale storage system applications owing to their high energy and power density.However,the process involving the inter...Potassium-ion hybrid capacitors(PIHCs)have been considered as promising potentials in mid-to large-scale storage system applications owing to their high energy and power density.However,the process involving the intercalation of K+into the carbonaceous anode is a sluggish reaction,while the adsorption of anions onto the cathode surface is relatively faster,resulting in an inability to exploit the advantage of high energy.To achieve a high-performance PIHC,it is critical to promote the K^+insertion/desertion in anodic materials and design suitable cathodic materials matching the anodes.In this study,we propose a facile“homologous strategy”to construct suitable anode and cathode for high-performance PIHCs,that is,unique multichannel carbon fiber(MCCF)-based anode and cathode materials are firstly prepared by electrospinning,and then followed by sulfur doping and KOH activation treatment,respectively.Owing to a multichannel structure with a large interlayer spacing for introducing S in the sulfur-doped multichannel carbon fiber(S-MCCF)composite,it presents high capacity,super rate capability,and long cycle stability as an anode in potassium-ion cells.The cathode composite of activated multichannel carbon fiber(aMCCF)has a considerably high specific surface area of 1445 m^2 g^−1 and exhibits outstanding capacitive performance.In particular,benefiting from advantages of the fabricated S-MCCF anode and aMCCF cathode by homologous strategy,PIHCs assembled with the unique MCCF-based anode and cathode show outstanding electrochemical performance,which can deliver high energy and power densities(100 Wh kg^−1 at 200 W kg^−1,and 58.3 Wh kg^−1 at 10,000 W kg^−1)and simultaneously exhibit superior cycling stability(90%capacity retention over 7000 cycles at 1.0 A g^−1).The excellent electrochemical performance of the MCCF-based composites for PIHC electrodes combined with their simple construction renders such materials attractive for further in-depth investigations of alkali-ion battery and capacitor applicatio展开更多
The incorporation of heteroatoms into carbon aerogels(CAs)can lead to structural distortions and changes in active sites due to their smaller size and electronegativity compared to pure carbon.However,the evolution of...The incorporation of heteroatoms into carbon aerogels(CAs)can lead to structural distortions and changes in active sites due to their smaller size and electronegativity compared to pure carbon.However,the evolution of the electronic structure from single-atom doping to heteroatom codoping in CAs has not yet been thoroughly investigated,and the impact of codoping on potassium ion(K+)storage and diffusion pathways as electrode material remains unclear.In this study,experimental and theoretical simulations were conducted to demonstrate that heteroatom codoping,composed of multiple heteroatoms(O/N/B)with different properties,has the potential to improve the electrical properties and stability of CAs compared to single-atom doping.Electronic states near the Fermi level have revealed that doping with O/N/B generates a greater number of active centers on adjacent carbon atoms than doping with O and O/N atoms.As a result of synergy with enhanced wetting ability(contact angle of 9.26°)derived from amino groups and hierarchical porous structure,ON-CA has the most optimized adsorption capacity(−1.62 eV)and diffusion barrier(0.12 eV)of K^(+).The optimal pathway of K^(+)in ON-CA is along the carbon ring with N or O doping.As K^(+)storage material for supercapacitors and ion batteries,it shows an outstanding specific capacity and capacitance,electrochemical stability,and rate performance.Especially,the assembled symmetrical K^(+)supercapacitor demonstrates an energy density of 51.8 Wh kg^(−1),an ultrahigh power density of 443Wkg^(−1),and outstanding cycling stability(maintaining 83.3%after 10,000 cycles in 1M KPF6 organic electrolyte).This research provides valuable insights into the design of highperformance potassium ion storage materials.展开更多
This review addresses the growing interest for potassium-ion full-cells(KIFCs)in view of the transition from potassium-ion half-cells(KIHCs)toward commercial K-ion batteries(KIBs).It focuses on the key parameters of K...This review addresses the growing interest for potassium-ion full-cells(KIFCs)in view of the transition from potassium-ion half-cells(KIHCs)toward commercial K-ion batteries(KIBs).It focuses on the key parameters of KIFCs such as the electrode/electrolyte interfaces challenge,major barriers,and recent advancements in KIFCs.The strategies for enhancing KIFC performance,including interfaces co ntrol,electrolyte optimization,electrodes capacity ratio,electrode material screening and electrode design,are discussed.The review highlights the need to evaluate KIBs in full-cell configurations as half-cell results are strongly impacted by the K metal reactivity.It also emphasizes the importance of understanding solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)formation in KIFCs and explores promising nonaqueous as well as quasiand all-solid-state electrolytes options.This review thus paves the way for practical,cost-effective,and scalable KIBs as energy storage systems by offering insights and guidance for future research.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province (No.2017JJ1008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.21905086,51971090)the Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province of China (No.2018GK2031)
文摘Hard carbon is regarded as promising anode materials for potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)owing to their low price and easy availability.However,the limited rate capability still needs to be improved.Herein,we demonstrate the fabrication of oxygen/sulfur co-doped hard carbon through a facile hydrolyzationsulfuration process of skimmed cotton.The simultaneous dopants significantly improve potassium ion diffusion rate.When served as the anode for KIBs,this hydrolyzed hard carbon delivered a high reversible capacity(409 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g),superior rate capability(135 mAh/g at 2 A/g)and excellent cyclability(about 120 mAh/g overt 500 cycles at 2 A/g).This work provides a facile strategy to prepare low-cost doped-hard carbon with superior potassium storage property.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51904342,51622406,and 21673298)the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(BX201600192)+4 种基金Central South University Postdoctoral Foundation(140050018)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2017 M6203552)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFB0102000,2018YFB0104200)Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Plan(2017TP1001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(2019zzts431,2019zzts433)。
文摘Antimony-based materials with high theoretical capacity are known as promising anodes for potassiumion batteries(PIBs). However, they still face challenges from the large ionic radius of the K ion, which has sluggish kinetics. Much effort is needed to exploit high-performance electrode materials to satisfy the reversible capacity of PIBs. In this paper, nano Sb confined in N-doped carbon fibers(Sb@CN nanofibers)were successfully prepared through an electrospinning method, which was designed to improve potassium storage performances. Sb@CN nanofibers benefit from the fact that the synergy between the porous nanofiber frame structure and the uniformly distributed Sb nano-components in the carbon matrix can effectively accelerate the ion migration rate and reduce the mechanical stress caused by K+insertion/extraction, Sb@CN nanofiber electrodes thus exhibited excellent potassium storage performance, especially long cycle stability, as expected. When utilized as a PIB anode, they delivered high reversible capacity of 360.2 m Ah g-1 after 200 cycles at 50 m A g-1, and a particularly stable capacity of 212.7 m Ah g-1 was also obtained after 1000 cycles even at 5000 m A g-1. Given such outstanding electrochemical performances,this work is expected to provide insight into the development and exploration of advanced alloy-type electrodes for PIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21231005, 51231003)the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities of China (B12015)
文摘Developing high-performance anode materials for potassium-ion batteries is significantly urgent. We here demonstrate Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles(~20 nm) homogeneously dispersed in porous S,N-codoped graphene framework(Sb_2S_3-SNG) as a self-supported anode material for potassium-ion batteries. The rational structure design of integrating Sb_2S_3 nanoparticles with S,N-codoped graphene contributes to high reactivity, strong affinity, good electric conductivity, and robust stability of the composite, enabling superior K-storage performance. Moreover, the self-supported architecture significantly decreases the inactive weight of the battery, resulting in a high energy density of a Sb_2S_3-SNG/KVPO_4 F-C full cell to ~166.3 W h kg^(-1).
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878192,51502180)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2016SCU04A18)+1 种基金the 1000 Talents Program of Sichuan Province,the Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program(2014GZ0093)the Australian Research Council(DP160102627).
文摘Despite the significant progress in the fabrication of advanced electrode materials,complex control strategies and tedious processing are often involved for most targeted materials to tailor their compositions,morphologies,and chemistries.Inspired by the unique geometric structures of natural biomacromolecules together with their high affinities for metal species,we propose the use of skin collagen fibers for the template crafting of a novel multicore-shell Fe2N-carbon framework anode configuration,composed of hierarchical N-doped carbon nanofiber bundles firmly embedded with Fe2N nanoparticles(Fe2N@N-CFBs).In the resultant heterostructure,the Fe2N nanoparticles firmly confined inside the carbon shells are spatially isolated but electronically well connected by the long-range carbon nanofiber framework.This not only provides direct and continuous conductive pathways to facilitate electron/ion transport,but also helps cushion the volume expansion of the encapsulated Fe2N to preserve the electrode microstructure.Considering its unique structural characteristics,Fe2N@N-CFBs as an advanced anode material exhibits remarkable electrochemical performances for lithium-and potassium-ion batteries.Moreover,this bio-derived structural strategy can pave the way for novel low-cost and high-efficiency syntheses of metal-nitride/carbon nanofiber heterostructures for potential applications in energy-related fields and beyond.
基金the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University(No.IRT16R21)the Chinese 02 Special Fund(No.2017ZX02408003)+4 种基金the Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province(No.182102210297)the Open Fund of National Joint Engineering Research Center(Nos.HKDNM201807 and HKDNM2019017)the Science Foundation for Youths of Henan University of Science and Technology(No.2013QN006)the Student Research Training Plan of Henan University of Science and Technology(No.2020026)the National Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.202010464031)。
文摘Recently,to ameliorate the forthcoming energy crisis,sustainable energy conversion and storage devices have been extensively investigated.Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)have aroused widespread attention in these very active research applications due to their earth abundance and similar low redox potential compared to Li-ion batteries(LIBs).It is critical to develop electrode materials with large ion diffusion channels and robust structures for long cycling performance in KIBs.Metal coordination materials,including metal-organic frameworks,Prussian blue,and Prussian blue analogue,as well as their composites and derivatives,are known as promising materials for high-performance KIBs due to their open frameworks,large interstitial voids,functionality and tailorability.In this review,we give an overview of the recent advances on the application of metal coordination materials in KIBs.In addition,the methods to enhance their K-ion storage properties are summarized and discussed,such as morphology engineering,doping,as well as compositing with other materials.Ultimately,some prospects for future research of metal coordination materials for KIBs are also proposed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072323,52122211,51872098,21975154,and22179078)the “Double-First Class”Foundation of Materials and Intelligent Manufacturing Discipline of Xiamen University+1 种基金the financial support from the Opening Project of National Joint Engineering Research Center for Abrasion Control and Molding of Metal MaterialsHenan Key Laboratory of High-temperature Structural and Functional Materials,Henan University of Science and Technology(HKDNM2019013)。
文摘Developing suitable electrode materials capable of tolerating severe structural deformation and overcoming sluggish reaction kinetics resulting from the large radius of potassium ion(K+)insertion is critical for practical applications of potassium-ion batteries(PIBs).Herein,a superior anode material featuring an intriguing hierarchical structure where assembled MoSSe nanosheets are tightly anchored on a highly porous micron-sized carbon sphere and encapsulated within a thin carbon layer(denoted as Cs@MoSSe@C)is reported,which can significantly boost the performance of PIBs.The assembled MoSSe nanosheets with expanded interlayer spacing and rich anion vacancy can facilitate the intercalation/deintercalation of K+and guarantee abundant active sites together with a low K+diffusion barrier.Meanwhile,the thin carbon protective layer and the highly porous carbon sphere matrix can alleviate the volume expansion and enhance the charge transport within the composite.Under these merits,the as-prepared Cs@MoSSe@C anode exhibits a high reversible capacity(431.8 mAh g^(-1) at 0.05 A g^(-1)),good rate capability(161 mAh g^(-1) at 5 A g^(-1)),and superior cyclic performance(70.5%capacity retention after 600 cycles at 1 A g^(-1)),outperforming most existing Mo-based S/Se anodes.The underlying mechanisms and origins of superior performance are elucidated by a set of correlated in-situ/ex-situ characterizations and theoretical calculations.Further,a PIB full cell based on Cs@MoSSe@C anode also exhibits an impressive electrochemical performance.This work provides some insights into developing high-performance PIBs anodes with transition-metal chalcogenides.
基金B.Wang acknowledges the National Natural Science Foundation of China,China(No.U1904198)B.Lu acknowledges the National Natural Science Foundation of China,China(No.U20A20247 and 51922038).
文摘Mn-based oxides are promising cathode materials for potassium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical ca-pacity and abundant raw materials.However,the anisotropic properties of their conventional polycrystalline structures lead to insufficient rate capability and cycle life.Here,a single-crystal Mn-based layered oxide,P3′-type K_(0.35)Mn_(0.8)Fe_(0.1)Cu_(0.1)O_(2)(KMFCO),is designed and synthesized through a bimetallic co-induction effect and used as a cathode for potassium-ion battery.Benefiting from a unique single-crystal structure that is devoid of grain boundaries,it achieves a higher Kþtransport rate and a reduced volume change during the Kþintercalation/deintercalation process.Accordingly,the single-crystal P3′-type KMFCO delivers superior rate capability(52.9 mAh g^(-1) at 1000 mA g^(-1))and excellent cycling stability(91.1%capacity retention after 500 cycles at 500 mA g^(-1)).A full cell assembled with the P3′-type KMFCO cathode and a graphite anode also exhibits a high reversible capacity(81.2 mAh g^(-1) at 100 mA g^(-1))and excellent cycling performance(97%capacity retention after 300 cycles).The strategy of developing single-crystal materials may offer a new pathway for maintaining structural stability and improving the rate capability of layered manganese oxide cathodes and beyond.
基金This study was financially supported by the German Research Foundation(DFG:LE2249/5-1)Mo Sha and Long Liu appreciate the China Scholarship Council(CSC)for providing the doctoral scholarship(Nos.201806920051 and 201608370095).
文摘Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)as one of the most promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries have been highly valued in recent years.However,progress in KIBs is largely restricted by the sluggish development in anode materials.Therefore,it is imperative to systematically outline and evaluate the recent research advances in the field of anode materials for KIBs toward promoting the development of high-performance anode materials for KIBs.In this review,the recent achievements in anode materials for KIBs are summarized.The electrochemical properties(ie.charge storage mechanism,capacity,rate performance,and cycling stability)of these reported anode materials,as well as their advantages/disadvantages,are discerned and analyzed,enabling high-performance KIBs to meet the requirements for practical applications.Finally,technological developments,scientific challenges,and future research opportunities of anode materials for KIBs are briefly reviewed.
基金This project was financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFA0208200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22005003,22022505,and 21872069)+4 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.0205-14380219 and 0205-14913212)the Scientific Research Foundation of Anhui University of Technology for Talent Introduction(No.DT19100069)the Yong Scientific Research Foundation of Anhui University of Technology(No.QZ202003)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20180008)the Shenzhen Fundamental Research Program of Science,Technology,and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality(No.JCYJ20180307155007589).
文摘Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)are appealing alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)because of their wide potential window,fast ionic conductivity in the electrolyte,and reduced cost.However,PIBs suffer from sluggish K+reaction kinetics in electrode materials,large volume expansion of electroactive materials,and the unstable solid electrolyte interphase.Various strategies,especially in terms of electrode design,have been proposed to address these issues.In this review,the recent progress on advanced anode materials of PIBs is systematically discussed,ranging from the design principles,and nanoscale fabrication and engineering to the structure-performance relationship.Finally,the remaining limitations,potential solutions,and possible research directions for the development of PIBs towards practical applications are presented.This review will provide new insights into the lab development and real-world applications of PIBs.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51772082 and 51804106)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Nos.2019JJ30002 and 2019JJ50061)。
文摘As anode materials of electrochemical energy storage system,metal sulfides with high theoretical capacities suffer from issues of materials smashing and deactivation due to huge volume change,resulting in the inferior cycle stability.In this paper,a new strategy of adding sulfur powder into the electrospinning precursor instead of employing sulfur powder during the sulfurizing treatment is proposed to prepare Fe_(9)S_(10)composites(CNF@G-Fe_(9)S_(10)-1).In those composites,most of Fe_(9)S_(10)particles are embedded in the graphene-carbon fibers with multiple protection.As anodes for potassium-ion batteries,CNF@G-Fe_(9)S_(10)-1 display higher rate capacities and more excellent stability(103.2 mAh·g^(-1)at 1000 mA·g^(-1)after 892 cycles)than Fe_(9)S_(10)composites synthesized by the traditional method.In addition,as anodes for potassiumion hybrid capacitors,they also deliver high capacities of102.8 mAh·g^(-1)at 1000 mA·g^(-1)after 100 cycles.The morphology characterization evidences indicate that the surface and integrity of CNF@G-Fe_(9)S_(10)-1 are more smooth and complete than the Fe_(9)S_(10)composites fabricated using a common method without sulfur power in electrospinning precursor.The excellent stability and high capacity of CNF@G-Fe_(9)S_(10)-1 can be attributed to nearly full-wrapped structure of Fe_(9)S_(10)in the carbon matrix arising from the new strategy.Owing to the formation of the structure,Fe_(9)S_(10)particles are protected from the pulverization,and the structure stability of hybrid carbon fibers is enhanced.This study may provide a new strategy for the controllable synthesis of metal sulfide-CNFs and their application for high stability energy storage.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21822506,51761165025,51671107 and 21603108)。
文摘Potassium-ion batteries(KIBs)are one of the most promising large-scale electric energy storage systems due to the high abundance and low redox potential of K.As the key component,anode determines their energy density and safety.Alloy-based anodes,such as P,Sn,Sb,and Bi,have attracted extensive attention due to their abundant resources,suitable working potentials,and large theoretical capacities.However,the dramatic volume variation upon(de)potassiation results in pulverization of particles and their detaching from the current collector accompanied with performance decay.Various strategies,including designing micro-/nanostructures,introducing carbon substrates,and optimizing electrode/electrolyte interface,have been demonstrated to effectively alleviate these issues.Herein,we summarize the recent research progresses on alloy-based materials in KIBs.The synthesis methods,electrochemical performance,reaction mechanisms,and structure-activity relationships of these materials are considered,and challenges and perspectives are provided.This review provides new insight into designing of high-activity electrode materials for KIBs and beyond.
基金Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(NRF-2019R1A2C2088047 and NRF-2020R1C1C1003375).
文摘In this work,a novel vacuum-assisted strategy is proposed to homogenously form Metal-organic frameworks within hollow mesoporous carbon nanospheres(HMCSs)via a solid-state reaction.The method is applied to synthesize an ultrafine CoSe2 nanocrystal@N-doped carbon matrix confined within HMCSs(denoted as CoSe2@NC/HMCS)for use as advanced anodes in highperformance potassium-ion batteries(KIBs).The approach involves a solvent-free thermal treatment to form a Co-based zeolitic imidazolate framework(ZIF-67)within the HMCS templates under vacuum conditions and the subsequent selenization.Thermal treatment under vacuum facilitates the infiltration of the cobalt precursor and organic linker into the HMCS and simultaneously transforms them into stable ZIF-67 particles without any solvents.During the subsequent selenization process,the“dual confinement system”,composed of both the N-doped carbon matrix derived from the organic linker and the small-sized pores of HMCS,can effectively suppress the overgrowth of CoSe2 nanocrystals.Thus,the resulting uniquely structured composite exhibits a stable cycling performance(442 mAh g^−1 at 0.1 A g^−1 after 120 cycles)and excellent rate capability(263 mAh g^−1 at 2.0 A g^−1)as the anode material for KIBs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51932011, 51972346, 51802356, and 51872334)Innovation-Driven Project of Central South University (2020CX024)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University (2020zzts075)。
文摘Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs) hold great potential as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to the abundant reserves of potassium and similar redox potentials of K+/K and Li+/Li. Unfortunately, PIBs with carbonaceous electrodes present sluggish kinetics, resulting in unsatisfactory cycling stability and poor rate capability. Herein, we demonstrate that the synergistic effects of the enlarged interlayer spacing and enhanced capacitive behavior induced by the co-doping of nitrogen and sulfur atoms into a carbon structure(NSC) can improve its potassium storage capability. Based on the capacitive contribution calculations, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique, and density functional theory results, the NSC electrode is found to exhibit favorable electronic conductivity,enhanced capacitive adsorption behavior, and fast K+ ion diffusion kinetics. Additionally, a series of exsitu characterizations demonstrate that NSC exhibits superior structural stability during the(de)potassiation process. As a result, NSC displays a high reversible capacity of 302.8 mAh g-1 at 0.1 Ag-1 and a stable capacity of 105.2 m Ahg-1 even at 2 Ag-1 after 600 cycles. This work may offer new insight into the effects of the heteroatom doping of carbon materials on their potassium storage properties and facilitate their application in PIBs.
基金Y.X.acknowledges the financial support of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(EP/X000087/1,EP/V000152/1)Leverhulme Trust(RPG-2021-138)Royal Society(IEC\NSFC\223016).
文摘With graphite currently leading as the most viable anode for potassium-ion batteries(KIBs),other materials have been left relatively underexamined.Transition metal oxides are among these,with many positive attributes such as synthetic maturity,longterm cycling stability and fast redox kinetics.Therefore,to address this research deficiency we report herein a layered potassium titanium niobate KTiNbO5(KTNO)and its rGO nanocomposite(KTNO/rGO)synthesised via solvothermal methods as a high-performance anode for KIBs.Through effective distribution across the electrically conductive rGO,the electrochemical performance of the KTNO nanoparticles was enhanced.The potassium storage performance of the KTNO/rGO was demonstrated by its first charge capacity of 128.1 mAh g^(−1) and reversible capacity of 97.5 mAh g^(−1) after 500 cycles at 20 mA g^(−1),retaining 76.1%of the initial capacity,with an exceptional rate performance of 54.2 mAh g^(−1)at 1 A g^(−1).Furthermore,to investigate the attributes of KTNO in-situ XRD was performed,indicating a low-strain material.Ex-situ X-ray photoelectron spectra further investigated the mechanism of charge storage,with the titanium showing greater redox reversibility than the niobium.This work suggests this lowstrain nature is a highly advantageous property and well worth regarding KTNO as a promising anode for future high-performance KIBs.
基金financially supported by the German Research Foundation(DFG:LE2249/5-1)sponsored by China Scholarship Council(CSC)
文摘The next-generation smart grid for the storage and delivery of renewable energy urgently needs to develop a low-cost and rechargeable energy storage technology beyond lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).Owing to the abundance of potassium(K) resources and the similar electrochemical performance to that of LIBs,potassium-ion batteries(PIBs) have been attracted considerable interest in recent years,and significant progress has been achieved concerning the discovery of high-performance electrode materials for PIBs.This review especially summarizes the latest research progress regarding anode materials for PIBs,including carbon materials,organic materials,alloys,metal-based compounds,and other new types of compounds.The reversible K-ion storage principle and the electrochemical performance(i.e.,capacity,potential,rate capability,and cyclability) of these developed anode materials are summarized.Furthermore,the challenges and the corresponding effective strategies to enhance the battery performance of the anode materials are highlighted.Finally,prospects of the future development of high-performance anode materials for PIBs are discussed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51772086,51572078,51872087,and 11605053)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant No.2018JJ2038)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2017JJ3052)。
文摘Potassium-ion batteries(PIBs)are attractive for gridscale energy storage due to the abundant potassium resource and high energy density.The key to achieving high-performance and large-scale energy storage technology lies in seeking eco-efficient synthetic processes to the design of suitable anode materials.Herein,a spherical sponge-like carbon superstructure(NCS)assembled by 2D nanosheets is rationally and efficiently designed for K+storage.The optimized NCS electrode exhibits an outstanding rate capability,high reversible specific capacity(250 mAh g^(−1) at 200 mA g^(−1) after 300 cycles),and promising cycling performance(205 mAh g^(−1) at 1000 mA g^(−1) after 2000 cycles).The superior performance can be attributed to the unique robust spherical structure and 3D electrical transfer network together with nitrogen-rich nanosheets.Moreover,the regulation of the nitrogen doping types and morphology of NCS-5 is also discussed in detail based on the experiments results and density functional theory calculations.This strategy for manipulating the structure and properties of 3D materials is expected to meet the grand challenges for advanced carbon materials as high-performance PIB anodes in practical applications.
基金financially supported by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20220530141012028),ChinaThe National Natural Science Foundation of China(22005178),China+2 种基金The Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(2021ZLGX01),ChianThe fellowship of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M722333),Chianthe Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent,Chian。
文摘Hollow nanostructures with external shells and inner voids have been proved to greatly shorten the transport distance of ions/electrons and buffer volume change,especially for the large-sized potassium-ions in secondary batteries.In this work,hollow carbon(HC) nanospheres embedded with S,P co-doped NiSe_(2)nanoparticles are fabricated by "drop and dry" and "dissolving and precipitation" processes to form Ni(OH)2nanocrystals followed by annealing with S and P dopants to form nanoparticles.The resultant S,P-NiSe_(2)/HC composite exhibits excellent cyclic performance with 131.6 mA h g^(-1)at1000 mA g^(-1)after 3000 cycles for K^(+)storage and a capacity of 417.1 mA h g^(-1)at 1000 mA g^(-1)after1000 cycles for Li^(+)storage.K-ion full cells are assembled and deliver superior cycling stability with a ca pacity of 72.5 mA h g^(-1)at 200 mA g^(-1)after 500 cycles.The hollow carbon shell with excellent electrical conductivity effectively promotes the transporta tion and tolerates large volume variation for both K^(+)and Li^(+).Density functional theory calculations confirm that the S and P co-doping NiSe_(2) enables stronger adsorption of K^(+)ions and higher electrical conductivity that contributes to the improved electrochemical performance.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51971147,51971146,51671135)the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(2019-01-07-00-07-E00015)Shanghai Outstanding Academic Leaders Plan,and the Program of Shanghai Subject Chief Scientist(17XD1403000).
文摘Potassium-ion hybrid capacitors(PIHCs)have been considered as promising potentials in mid-to large-scale storage system applications owing to their high energy and power density.However,the process involving the intercalation of K+into the carbonaceous anode is a sluggish reaction,while the adsorption of anions onto the cathode surface is relatively faster,resulting in an inability to exploit the advantage of high energy.To achieve a high-performance PIHC,it is critical to promote the K^+insertion/desertion in anodic materials and design suitable cathodic materials matching the anodes.In this study,we propose a facile“homologous strategy”to construct suitable anode and cathode for high-performance PIHCs,that is,unique multichannel carbon fiber(MCCF)-based anode and cathode materials are firstly prepared by electrospinning,and then followed by sulfur doping and KOH activation treatment,respectively.Owing to a multichannel structure with a large interlayer spacing for introducing S in the sulfur-doped multichannel carbon fiber(S-MCCF)composite,it presents high capacity,super rate capability,and long cycle stability as an anode in potassium-ion cells.The cathode composite of activated multichannel carbon fiber(aMCCF)has a considerably high specific surface area of 1445 m^2 g^−1 and exhibits outstanding capacitive performance.In particular,benefiting from advantages of the fabricated S-MCCF anode and aMCCF cathode by homologous strategy,PIHCs assembled with the unique MCCF-based anode and cathode show outstanding electrochemical performance,which can deliver high energy and power densities(100 Wh kg^−1 at 200 W kg^−1,and 58.3 Wh kg^−1 at 10,000 W kg^−1)and simultaneously exhibit superior cycling stability(90%capacity retention over 7000 cycles at 1.0 A g^−1).The excellent electrochemical performance of the MCCF-based composites for PIHC electrodes combined with their simple construction renders such materials attractive for further in-depth investigations of alkali-ion battery and capacitor applicatio
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22005165)the Major Science and Technology Innovation Project of Shandong(Grant No.2019JZZY010507)+1 种基金the Qingdao Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(Grant No.17-1-1-86-jch)the Key Technology Research and Development Program of Shandong(Grant No.2018GGX108005).
文摘The incorporation of heteroatoms into carbon aerogels(CAs)can lead to structural distortions and changes in active sites due to their smaller size and electronegativity compared to pure carbon.However,the evolution of the electronic structure from single-atom doping to heteroatom codoping in CAs has not yet been thoroughly investigated,and the impact of codoping on potassium ion(K+)storage and diffusion pathways as electrode material remains unclear.In this study,experimental and theoretical simulations were conducted to demonstrate that heteroatom codoping,composed of multiple heteroatoms(O/N/B)with different properties,has the potential to improve the electrical properties and stability of CAs compared to single-atom doping.Electronic states near the Fermi level have revealed that doping with O/N/B generates a greater number of active centers on adjacent carbon atoms than doping with O and O/N atoms.As a result of synergy with enhanced wetting ability(contact angle of 9.26°)derived from amino groups and hierarchical porous structure,ON-CA has the most optimized adsorption capacity(−1.62 eV)and diffusion barrier(0.12 eV)of K^(+).The optimal pathway of K^(+)in ON-CA is along the carbon ring with N or O doping.As K^(+)storage material for supercapacitors and ion batteries,it shows an outstanding specific capacity and capacitance,electrochemical stability,and rate performance.Especially,the assembled symmetrical K^(+)supercapacitor demonstrates an energy density of 51.8 Wh kg^(−1),an ultrahigh power density of 443Wkg^(−1),and outstanding cycling stability(maintaining 83.3%after 10,000 cycles in 1M KPF6 organic electrolyte).This research provides valuable insights into the design of highperformance potassium ion storage materials.
基金supported by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche,France(ANR)through the TROPIC project(ANR-19CE05-0026)。
文摘This review addresses the growing interest for potassium-ion full-cells(KIFCs)in view of the transition from potassium-ion half-cells(KIHCs)toward commercial K-ion batteries(KIBs).It focuses on the key parameters of KIFCs such as the electrode/electrolyte interfaces challenge,major barriers,and recent advancements in KIFCs.The strategies for enhancing KIFC performance,including interfaces co ntrol,electrolyte optimization,electrodes capacity ratio,electrode material screening and electrode design,are discussed.The review highlights the need to evaluate KIBs in full-cell configurations as half-cell results are strongly impacted by the K metal reactivity.It also emphasizes the importance of understanding solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)formation in KIFCs and explores promising nonaqueous as well as quasiand all-solid-state electrolytes options.This review thus paves the way for practical,cost-effective,and scalable KIBs as energy storage systems by offering insights and guidance for future research.
