Tin films on copper substrate, obtained by electrodeposition procedure, were structural and electrochemical characterized. In particular to investigate the possibility to use such metal as possible negative electrode ...Tin films on copper substrate, obtained by electrodeposition procedure, were structural and electrochemical characterized. In particular to investigate the possibility to use such metal as possible negative electrode in Na＋ rechargeable batteries, EPS （electrochemical potential spectroscopy） and galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling of the electrodes were investigated, at room temperature in organic electrolyte. Three crystalline and one amorphous phases were identified as well as high discharge capacity （738 mAb/g） was obtained after 4 cycles. Unfortunately material fading, due to the internal stress during sodiation/desodiation process, causes poor cyclability.展开更多
The high-temperature sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)used for large-scale energy storage have attracted extensive attention in recent years.However,the development of SIBs is still hampered mainly by their poor charge/disch...The high-temperature sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)used for large-scale energy storage have attracted extensive attention in recent years.However,the development of SIBs is still hampered mainly by their poor charge/discharge efficiency and stability,necessitating the search for appropriate electrodes.A simple potassium ion intercalation process is used herein to obtain the potassium vanadate(KV_(3)O_(8))nanobelts.When serving as the anode for SIBs at a high temperature(60℃),the KV_(3)O_(8) nanobelts display superior sodium storage performance with a high capacity of 414mA h g^(-1) at 0.1Ag^(-1),remarkable rate capability(220mAh g^(-1) at 20Ag^(-1)),and super-long cycle life(almost no capacity fading at 10Ag^(-1) over 1000 cycles).Moreover,the ex-situ X-ray powder diffraction reveals no structural changes throughout the whole charge/discharge process,which further confirms their outstanding stability,indicating KV_(3)O_(8) nanobelts are a promising candidate for high-temperature SIBs.展开更多
文摘Tin films on copper substrate, obtained by electrodeposition procedure, were structural and electrochemical characterized. In particular to investigate the possibility to use such metal as possible negative electrode in Na＋ rechargeable batteries, EPS （electrochemical potential spectroscopy） and galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling of the electrodes were investigated, at room temperature in organic electrolyte. Three crystalline and one amorphous phases were identified as well as high discharge capacity （738 mAb/g） was obtained after 4 cycles. Unfortunately material fading, due to the internal stress during sodiation/desodiation process, causes poor cyclability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51801030,51902032,51802044,51902062,and 51802043)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20191026)Guangdong Natural Science Funds for the Distinguished Young Scholar(2019B151502039)。
文摘The high-temperature sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)used for large-scale energy storage have attracted extensive attention in recent years.However,the development of SIBs is still hampered mainly by their poor charge/discharge efficiency and stability,necessitating the search for appropriate electrodes.A simple potassium ion intercalation process is used herein to obtain the potassium vanadate(KV_(3)O_(8))nanobelts.When serving as the anode for SIBs at a high temperature(60℃),the KV_(3)O_(8) nanobelts display superior sodium storage performance with a high capacity of 414mA h g^(-1) at 0.1Ag^(-1),remarkable rate capability(220mAh g^(-1) at 20Ag^(-1)),and super-long cycle life(almost no capacity fading at 10Ag^(-1) over 1000 cycles).Moreover,the ex-situ X-ray powder diffraction reveals no structural changes throughout the whole charge/discharge process,which further confirms their outstanding stability,indicating KV_(3)O_(8) nanobelts are a promising candidate for high-temperature SIBs.
