The current global warming,coupled with the growing demand for energy in our daily lives,necessitates the development of more efficient and reliable energy storage devices.Lithium batteries(LBs)are at the forefront of...The current global warming,coupled with the growing demand for energy in our daily lives,necessitates the development of more efficient and reliable energy storage devices.Lithium batteries(LBs)are at the forefront of emerging power sources addressing these challenges.Recent studies have shown that integrating hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)nanomaterials into LBs enhances the safety,longevity,and electrochemical performance of all LB components,including electrodes,electrolytes,and separators,thereby suggesting their potential value in advancing eco-friendly energy solutions.This review provides an overview of the most recent applications of h-BN nanomaterials in LBs.It begins with an informative introduction to h-BN nanomaterials and their relevant properties in the context of LB applications.Subsequently,it addresses the challenges posed by h-BN and discusses existing strategies to overcome these limitations,offering valuable insights into the potential of BN nanomaterials.The review then proceeds to outline the functions of h-BN in LB components,emphasizing the molecular-level mechanisms responsible for performance improvements.Finally,the review concludes by presenting the current challenges and prospects of integrating h-BN nanomaterials into battery research.展开更多
基金AP is grateful for the financial support of Science Foundation Ireland(SFI)under grant number 18/SIRG/5621 and Enterprise Ireland under grant number CS20212089DG is grateful to the Australian Research Council(ARC)for a support in the frame of an ARC Laureate project No FL160100089.Open access funding provided by IReL.
文摘The current global warming,coupled with the growing demand for energy in our daily lives,necessitates the development of more efficient and reliable energy storage devices.Lithium batteries(LBs)are at the forefront of emerging power sources addressing these challenges.Recent studies have shown that integrating hexagonal boron nitride(h-BN)nanomaterials into LBs enhances the safety,longevity,and electrochemical performance of all LB components,including electrodes,electrolytes,and separators,thereby suggesting their potential value in advancing eco-friendly energy solutions.This review provides an overview of the most recent applications of h-BN nanomaterials in LBs.It begins with an informative introduction to h-BN nanomaterials and their relevant properties in the context of LB applications.Subsequently,it addresses the challenges posed by h-BN and discusses existing strategies to overcome these limitations,offering valuable insights into the potential of BN nanomaterials.The review then proceeds to outline the functions of h-BN in LB components,emphasizing the molecular-level mechanisms responsible for performance improvements.Finally,the review concludes by presenting the current challenges and prospects of integrating h-BN nanomaterials into battery research.
