Sodium-potassium(Na^(-)K)liquid alloys attract increasing research attention,as an ideal alternative of Li metal for metal-based batteries,attributing to their high abundance,low redox potential,high capacity,and dend...Sodium-potassium(Na^(-)K)liquid alloys attract increasing research attention,as an ideal alternative of Li metal for metal-based batteries,attributing to their high abundance,low redox potential,high capacity,and dendrite-free properties.In addition,the liquid and self-healing features of Na^(-)K alloys endow good electrode/electrolyte interfacial contact.The recent advances on the Na^(-)K liquid alloy-based batteries(NKBs)are reviewed herein.The anode designs for immobilization of the liquid alloy are introduced.The influences of the electrolyte and cathode materials on the battery performances are discussed.In addition,considering the co-existence of both K^(+)and Na^(+)in the electrolyte,the working mechanisms of the NKBs are elaborated.We also show that despite the improvement,challenges of the NKBs remain.The compatibility between Na^(-)K liquid alloy and electrolyte,as well as disputed working mechanisms,request detailed surface analyses of the liquid alloy and local element distribution evolution in the battery.This review would shed light on the fundamental understanding of Na^(-)K alloy electrochemistry and the development of dendrite-free metal-based energy storage systems with high energy density.展开更多
As potential alternatives to graphite,silicon(Si)and silicon oxides(SiO_(x))received a lot of attention as anode materials for lithiumion batteries owing to their relatively low working potentials,high theoretical spe...As potential alternatives to graphite,silicon(Si)and silicon oxides(SiO_(x))received a lot of attention as anode materials for lithiumion batteries owing to their relatively low working potentials,high theoretical specific capacities,and abundant resources.However,the commercialization of Si-based anodes is greatly hindered by their massive volume expansion,low conductivity,unstable solid electrolyte interface(SEI),and low initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE).Continuous endeavors have been devoted to overcoming these challenges to achieve practical usage.This review is centered on the major challenges and latest developments in the modification strategies of Si-based anodes,including structure optimization,surface/interface regulation,novel binders,and innovative design of electrolyte.Finally,outlooks and perspectives of Si-based anodes for future development are presented.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52122209,52111530050,51772147)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX18_1128 and SJCX19_0218)the Research Foundation of State Key Lab(ZK201906 and ZK201805)。
文摘Sodium-potassium(Na^(-)K)liquid alloys attract increasing research attention,as an ideal alternative of Li metal for metal-based batteries,attributing to their high abundance,low redox potential,high capacity,and dendrite-free properties.In addition,the liquid and self-healing features of Na^(-)K alloys endow good electrode/electrolyte interfacial contact.The recent advances on the Na^(-)K liquid alloy-based batteries(NKBs)are reviewed herein.The anode designs for immobilization of the liquid alloy are introduced.The influences of the electrolyte and cathode materials on the battery performances are discussed.In addition,considering the co-existence of both K^(+)and Na^(+)in the electrolyte,the working mechanisms of the NKBs are elaborated.We also show that despite the improvement,challenges of the NKBs remain.The compatibility between Na^(-)K liquid alloy and electrolyte,as well as disputed working mechanisms,request detailed surface analyses of the liquid alloy and local element distribution evolution in the battery.This review would shed light on the fundamental understanding of Na^(-)K alloy electrochemistry and the development of dendrite-free metal-based energy storage systems with high energy density.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52122209,52111530050,and 51772147)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.SJCX22_0433)the Research Foundation of State Key Lab(Nos.ZK201906 and ZK201805).
文摘As potential alternatives to graphite,silicon(Si)and silicon oxides(SiO_(x))received a lot of attention as anode materials for lithiumion batteries owing to their relatively low working potentials,high theoretical specific capacities,and abundant resources.However,the commercialization of Si-based anodes is greatly hindered by their massive volume expansion,low conductivity,unstable solid electrolyte interface(SEI),and low initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE).Continuous endeavors have been devoted to overcoming these challenges to achieve practical usage.This review is centered on the major challenges and latest developments in the modification strategies of Si-based anodes,including structure optimization,surface/interface regulation,novel binders,and innovative design of electrolyte.Finally,outlooks and perspectives of Si-based anodes for future development are presented.