Niobium pentoxide(Nb2O5)has attracted much attention in lithium batteries due to its advantages of high operating voltage,large theoretical capacity,environmental friendliness and cost-effectiveness.However,the intrin...Niobium pentoxide(Nb2O5)has attracted much attention in lithium batteries due to its advantages of high operating voltage,large theoretical capacity,environmental friendliness and cost-effectiveness.However,the intrinsic poor electrical conductivity,sluggish kinetics,and large volume changes hinder its electrochemical performance at high power density,making it away from the requirements for practical applications.In this research work,we regulate the electron transport of niobium-nickel oxide(NiNbO)anode material with enhanced structural stability at high power density by constructing the two-phase boundaries between niobium pentoxide(Nb2O5)and nickel niobate(NiNb2O6)through simple solid phase reaction.In addition,the presence of lattice defects in NiNbO-F further speeds up the transport of Li+and promotes the electrochemical reaction kinetics more effectively.The two-phase boundaries and defect modulated anode material displays high Li+diffusion coefficient of 1.63×10^(−10) cm^(2) s^(−1),pretty high initial discharge capacity of 222.8 mAh g^(−1) at 1 C,extraordinary high rate performance(66.7 mAh g^(−1))at an ultrahigh rate(100 C)and ultra-long cycling stability under high rate of 25 C(83.4 mAh g^(−1) after 2000 cycles)with only 0.016%attenuation per cycle.These results demonstrate an effective approach for developing electrode materials that greatly improve rate performance and durability.展开更多
Zn-ion batteries(ZIBs) have gained great attention as promising next-generation power sources, because of their low cost, enviable safety and high theoretical capacity. Recently, massive researches have been devoted t...Zn-ion batteries(ZIBs) have gained great attention as promising next-generation power sources, because of their low cost, enviable safety and high theoretical capacity. Recently, massive researches have been devoted to vanadium-based materials as cathodes in ZIBs, owing to their multiple valence states, competitive gravimetric energy density, but the capacity degradation, sluggish kinetics, low operating voltage hinder further optimization of their performance in ZIBs. This review summarizes recent progress to increase the interlayer spacing, structural stability, and the diffusion ability of the guest Zn ions, including the insertion of different ions, introduction of defects, design of diverse morphologies, the combination of other materials. We also focus on approaches to promoting the valuable performance of vanadiumbased cathodes, along with the related ongoing scientific challenges and limitations. Finally, the future perspectives and research directions of vanadium-based aqueous ZIBs are provided.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52002119 and 52102346)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFB3400800)the Startup Funds from the Henan University of Science and Technology(Nos.13480095,13480096,13554031 and 13554032).
文摘Niobium pentoxide(Nb2O5)has attracted much attention in lithium batteries due to its advantages of high operating voltage,large theoretical capacity,environmental friendliness and cost-effectiveness.However,the intrinsic poor electrical conductivity,sluggish kinetics,and large volume changes hinder its electrochemical performance at high power density,making it away from the requirements for practical applications.In this research work,we regulate the electron transport of niobium-nickel oxide(NiNbO)anode material with enhanced structural stability at high power density by constructing the two-phase boundaries between niobium pentoxide(Nb2O5)and nickel niobate(NiNb2O6)through simple solid phase reaction.In addition,the presence of lattice defects in NiNbO-F further speeds up the transport of Li+and promotes the electrochemical reaction kinetics more effectively.The two-phase boundaries and defect modulated anode material displays high Li+diffusion coefficient of 1.63×10^(−10) cm^(2) s^(−1),pretty high initial discharge capacity of 222.8 mAh g^(−1) at 1 C,extraordinary high rate performance(66.7 mAh g^(−1))at an ultrahigh rate(100 C)and ultra-long cycling stability under high rate of 25 C(83.4 mAh g^(−1) after 2000 cycles)with only 0.016%attenuation per cycle.These results demonstrate an effective approach for developing electrode materials that greatly improve rate performance and durability.
基金financially supported by the State Key Lab of Advanced Metals and Materials (No. 2020-Z14)the Startup Funds from the Henan University of Science and Technology (Nos. 13480095 and 13480096)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52002119)。
文摘Zn-ion batteries(ZIBs) have gained great attention as promising next-generation power sources, because of their low cost, enviable safety and high theoretical capacity. Recently, massive researches have been devoted to vanadium-based materials as cathodes in ZIBs, owing to their multiple valence states, competitive gravimetric energy density, but the capacity degradation, sluggish kinetics, low operating voltage hinder further optimization of their performance in ZIBs. This review summarizes recent progress to increase the interlayer spacing, structural stability, and the diffusion ability of the guest Zn ions, including the insertion of different ions, introduction of defects, design of diverse morphologies, the combination of other materials. We also focus on approaches to promoting the valuable performance of vanadiumbased cathodes, along with the related ongoing scientific challenges and limitations. Finally, the future perspectives and research directions of vanadium-based aqueous ZIBs are provided.
