Lithium metal anode of lithium batteries,including lithium-ion batteries,has been considered the anode for next-generation batteries with desired high energy densities due to its high theoretical specific capacity(386...Lithium metal anode of lithium batteries,including lithium-ion batteries,has been considered the anode for next-generation batteries with desired high energy densities due to its high theoretical specific capacity(3860 mA h g^(-1))and low standards electrode potential(-3.04 V vs.SHE).However,the highly reactive nature of metallic lithium and its direct contact with the electrolyte could lead to severe chemical reactions,leading to the continuous consumption of the electrolyte and a reduction in the cycle life and Coulombic efficiency.In addition,the solid electrolyte interface formed during battery cycling is mainly inorganic,which is too fragile to withstand the extreme volume change during the plating and stripping of lithium.The uneven flux of lithium ions could lead to excessive lithium deposition at local points,resulting in needle-like lithium dendrites,which could pierce the separator and cause short circuits,battery failure,and safety issues.In the last five years,tremendous efforts have been dedicated to addressing these issues,and the most successful improvements have been related to lithiophilicity optimizations.Thus,this paper comprehensively reviewed the lithiophilicity regulation in lithium metal anode modifications and highlighted the vital effect of lithiophilicity.The remaining challenges faced by the lithiophilicity optimization for lithium metal anodes are discussed with the proposed research directions for overcoming the technical challenges in this subject.展开更多
WS_(2)with layered graphite-like structure as anode for sodium ion batteries has high specific capacity.However,the poor cycling performance and rate capability of WS_(2)caused by the low electronic conductivity and s...WS_(2)with layered graphite-like structure as anode for sodium ion batteries has high specific capacity.However,the poor cycling performance and rate capability of WS_(2)caused by the low electronic conductivity and structure changes during cycles inhibit its practical application.Herein,metallic phase(1T)W_(x)Mo_(1−x)S2(x=1,0.9,0.8 and 0.6)with high electronic conductivity and expanded interlayer spacing of 0.95 nm was directly prepared via a simple hydrothermal method.Specially,1T W_(0.9)Mo_(0.1)S_(2)as anode for sodium ion batteries displays high capacities of 411 mAh g^(-1)at 0.1 A g^(-1)after 180 cycles and 262 mAh g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)after 280 cycles and excellent rate capability(245 mAh g^(-1)at 5 A g^(-1)).The full cell based on Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2)O_(2)F/C cathode and 1T W_(0.9)Mo_(0.1)S_(2)anode also exhibits high capacity and good cycling performance.The irreversible electrochemical reaction of 1T W_(0.9)Mo_(0.1)S_(2)with Na ions during first few cycles results in the main products of W-Mo alloy and S.The strong adsorption of W-Mo alloy with polysulfides can effectively suppress the dissolution and shuttle effect of polysulfides,which ensures the excellent cycling performance of 1T W_(0.9)Mo_(0.1)S_(2).展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072217,22179071)the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20249)the Major Technological Innovation Project of Hubei Science and Technology Department(2019AAA164)。
文摘Lithium metal anode of lithium batteries,including lithium-ion batteries,has been considered the anode for next-generation batteries with desired high energy densities due to its high theoretical specific capacity(3860 mA h g^(-1))and low standards electrode potential(-3.04 V vs.SHE).However,the highly reactive nature of metallic lithium and its direct contact with the electrolyte could lead to severe chemical reactions,leading to the continuous consumption of the electrolyte and a reduction in the cycle life and Coulombic efficiency.In addition,the solid electrolyte interface formed during battery cycling is mainly inorganic,which is too fragile to withstand the extreme volume change during the plating and stripping of lithium.The uneven flux of lithium ions could lead to excessive lithium deposition at local points,resulting in needle-like lithium dendrites,which could pierce the separator and cause short circuits,battery failure,and safety issues.In the last five years,tremendous efforts have been dedicated to addressing these issues,and the most successful improvements have been related to lithiophilicity optimizations.Thus,this paper comprehensively reviewed the lithiophilicity regulation in lithium metal anode modifications and highlighted the vital effect of lithiophilicity.The remaining challenges faced by the lithiophilicity optimization for lithium metal anodes are discussed with the proposed research directions for overcoming the technical challenges in this subject.
基金the support from the National Science Foundation of China(22179071,51772169,51802261,52072217)the Major Technological Innovation Project of Hubei Science and Technology Department(2019AAA164)supported by the Research Project of Education Department of Hubei Province(D20191202)。
文摘WS_(2)with layered graphite-like structure as anode for sodium ion batteries has high specific capacity.However,the poor cycling performance and rate capability of WS_(2)caused by the low electronic conductivity and structure changes during cycles inhibit its practical application.Herein,metallic phase(1T)W_(x)Mo_(1−x)S2(x=1,0.9,0.8 and 0.6)with high electronic conductivity and expanded interlayer spacing of 0.95 nm was directly prepared via a simple hydrothermal method.Specially,1T W_(0.9)Mo_(0.1)S_(2)as anode for sodium ion batteries displays high capacities of 411 mAh g^(-1)at 0.1 A g^(-1)after 180 cycles and 262 mAh g^(-1)at 1 A g^(-1)after 280 cycles and excellent rate capability(245 mAh g^(-1)at 5 A g^(-1)).The full cell based on Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2)O_(2)F/C cathode and 1T W_(0.9)Mo_(0.1)S_(2)anode also exhibits high capacity and good cycling performance.The irreversible electrochemical reaction of 1T W_(0.9)Mo_(0.1)S_(2)with Na ions during first few cycles results in the main products of W-Mo alloy and S.The strong adsorption of W-Mo alloy with polysulfides can effectively suppress the dissolution and shuttle effect of polysulfides,which ensures the excellent cycling performance of 1T W_(0.9)Mo_(0.1)S_(2).