Rechargeable magnesium-metal batteries(RMMBs)are promising next-generation secondary batteries;however,their development is inhibited by the low capacity and short cycle lifespan of cathodes.Although various strategie...Rechargeable magnesium-metal batteries(RMMBs)are promising next-generation secondary batteries;however,their development is inhibited by the low capacity and short cycle lifespan of cathodes.Although various strategies have been devised to enhance the Mg^(2+)migration kinetics and structural stability of cathodes,they fail to improve electronic conductivity,rendering the cathodes incompatible with magnesium-metal anodes.Herein,we propose a dual-defect engineering strategy,namely,the incorporation of Mg^(2+)pre-intercalation defect(P-Mgd)and oxygen defect(Od),to simultaneously improve the Mg^(2+)migration kinetics,structural stability,and electronic conductivity of the cathodes of RMMBs.Using lamellar V_(2)O_(5)·nH_(2)O as a demo cathode material,we prepare a cathode comprising Mg_(0.07)V_(2)O_(5)·1.4H_(2)O nanobelts composited with reduced graphene oxide(MVOH/rGO)with P-Mgd and Od.The Od enlarges interlayer spacing,accelerates Mg^(2+)migration kinetics,and prevents structural collapse,while the P-Mgd stabilizes the lamellar structure and increases electronic conductivity.Consequently,the MVOH/rGO cathode exhibits a high capacity of 197 mAh g^(−1),and the developed Mg foil//MVOH/rGO full cell demonstrates an incredible lifespan of 850 cycles at 0.1 A g^(−1),capable of powering a light-emitting diode.The proposed dual-defect engineering strategy provides new insights into developing high-durability,high-capacity cathodes,advancing the practical application of RMMBs,and other new secondary batteries.展开更多
Rechargeable magnesium batteries(RMBs)are one of the most promising next-generation energy storage devices due to their high safety and low cost.With a large family and versatile advantageous structures,vanadium-based...Rechargeable magnesium batteries(RMBs)are one of the most promising next-generation energy storage devices due to their high safety and low cost.With a large family and versatile advantageous structures,vanadium-based compounds are highly competitive as electrode materials of RMBs.This review summa-rizes the structural characteristics,electrochemical performance,and refinement methods of vanadium-based materials,including vanadium oxides,vanadium sulfides,vanadates,vanadium phosphates,and vanadium spinel compounds,as RMB cathodes.Although relatively less,vanadium-based materials as RMB anodes are also introduced.According to the application requirements of RMBs,present common strategies are concluded to improve the electrochemical performance of vanadium-based materials;the probably promising development directions are also proposed,which are not limited only to the elec-trode materials,but also the compatible electrolytes and separator materials.In the near future,RMBs are expected from their large-scale application,standing at the forefront of the energy storage era.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52222407).
文摘Rechargeable magnesium-metal batteries(RMMBs)are promising next-generation secondary batteries;however,their development is inhibited by the low capacity and short cycle lifespan of cathodes.Although various strategies have been devised to enhance the Mg^(2+)migration kinetics and structural stability of cathodes,they fail to improve electronic conductivity,rendering the cathodes incompatible with magnesium-metal anodes.Herein,we propose a dual-defect engineering strategy,namely,the incorporation of Mg^(2+)pre-intercalation defect(P-Mgd)and oxygen defect(Od),to simultaneously improve the Mg^(2+)migration kinetics,structural stability,and electronic conductivity of the cathodes of RMMBs.Using lamellar V_(2)O_(5)·nH_(2)O as a demo cathode material,we prepare a cathode comprising Mg_(0.07)V_(2)O_(5)·1.4H_(2)O nanobelts composited with reduced graphene oxide(MVOH/rGO)with P-Mgd and Od.The Od enlarges interlayer spacing,accelerates Mg^(2+)migration kinetics,and prevents structural collapse,while the P-Mgd stabilizes the lamellar structure and increases electronic conductivity.Consequently,the MVOH/rGO cathode exhibits a high capacity of 197 mAh g^(−1),and the developed Mg foil//MVOH/rGO full cell demonstrates an incredible lifespan of 850 cycles at 0.1 A g^(−1),capable of powering a light-emitting diode.The proposed dual-defect engineering strategy provides new insights into developing high-durability,high-capacity cathodes,advancing the practical application of RMMBs,and other new secondary batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.52074050 and 52222407)Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau (Nos.cstc2019jcyjjqX0006 and cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0075).
文摘Rechargeable magnesium batteries(RMBs)are one of the most promising next-generation energy storage devices due to their high safety and low cost.With a large family and versatile advantageous structures,vanadium-based compounds are highly competitive as electrode materials of RMBs.This review summa-rizes the structural characteristics,electrochemical performance,and refinement methods of vanadium-based materials,including vanadium oxides,vanadium sulfides,vanadates,vanadium phosphates,and vanadium spinel compounds,as RMB cathodes.Although relatively less,vanadium-based materials as RMB anodes are also introduced.According to the application requirements of RMBs,present common strategies are concluded to improve the electrochemical performance of vanadium-based materials;the probably promising development directions are also proposed,which are not limited only to the elec-trode materials,but also the compatible electrolytes and separator materials.In the near future,RMBs are expected from their large-scale application,standing at the forefront of the energy storage era.
