With the merits of the high energy density of batteries and power density of supercapacitors,the aqueous Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors emerge as a promising candidate for applications where both rapid energy delivery ...With the merits of the high energy density of batteries and power density of supercapacitors,the aqueous Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors emerge as a promising candidate for applications where both rapid energy delivery and moderate energy storage are required.However,the narrow electrochemical window of aqueous electrolytes induces severe side reactions on the Zn metal anode and shortens its lifespan.It also limits the operation voltage and energy density of the Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors.Using'water in salt'electrolytes can effectively broaden their electrochemical windows,but this is at the expense of high cost,low ionic conductivity,and narrow temperature compatibility,compromising the electrochemical performance of the Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors.Thus,designing a new electrolyte to balance these factors towards high-performance Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors is urgent and necessary.We developed a dilute water/acetonitrile electrolyte(0.5 m Zn(CF_(3)SO_(3))_(2)+1 m LiTFSI-H_(2)O/AN)for Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors,which simultaneously exhibited expanded electrochemical window,decent ionic conductivity,and broad temperature compatibility.In this electrolyte,the hydration shells and hydrogen bonds are significantly modulated by the acetonitrile and TFSI-anions.As a result,a Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor with such an electrolyte demonstrates a high operating voltage up to 2.2 V and long lifespan beyond 120,000 cycles.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)are an appealing battery system due to their low cost,intrinsic safety,and environmental-friendliness,while their application is plagued by the obstacles from the cathode,electrolyte,a...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)are an appealing battery system due to their low cost,intrinsic safety,and environmental-friendliness,while their application is plagued by the obstacles from the cathode,electrolyte,and zinc anode.Summarizing the design principles and strategies toward the optimization of cathode,electrolyte,and zinc anode is crucial for the development of AZIBs.Herein,we present a comprehensive analysis of the design principles and promising strategies toward the improvement of AZIBs.Firstly,the various reaction mechanisms are summarized and the existing issues associated with the cathode,electrolyte,and zinc anode are discussed to guide the rational design of AZIBs.Subsequently,we provide an in-depth and comprehensive discussion on the design principles and strategies for the electrodes/electrolyte/separator optimization,and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various strategies.Importantly,the design principles and strategies of the newly appeared conversion-type AZIBs,such as Zn-S battery and Zn-Se battery,are also discussed and analyzed.The effect of design strategies on the electrochemical performance and the relationship between the current issues and strategies are also unveiled in detail.Finally,some research trends and perspectives are provided for designing better AZIBs.展开更多
MgSO4 is chosen as an additive to address the capacity fading issue in the rechargeable zinc-ion battery system of MgxV2O5·nH2O//ZnSO4//zinc.Electrolytes with different concentration ratios of ZnSO4 and MgSO4 are...MgSO4 is chosen as an additive to address the capacity fading issue in the rechargeable zinc-ion battery system of MgxV2O5·nH2O//ZnSO4//zinc.Electrolytes with different concentration ratios of ZnSO4 and MgSO4 are investigated.The batteries measured in the 1 M ZnSO4^-1 M MgSO4 electrolyte outplay other competitors,which deliver a high specific capacity of 374 mAh g^-1 at a current density of 100 mA g^-1 and exhibit a competitive rate performance with the reversible capacity of 175 mAh g^-1 at 5 A g^-1.This study provides a promising route to improve the performance of vanadium-based cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries with electrolyte optimization in cost-effective electrolytes.展开更多
Improving the cycling stability of metal sulfide-based anode materials at high rate is of great significance for advanced sodium ion batteries.However,the sluggish reaction kinetics is a big obstacle for the developme...Improving the cycling stability of metal sulfide-based anode materials at high rate is of great significance for advanced sodium ion batteries.However,the sluggish reaction kinetics is a big obstacle for the development of high-performance sodium storage electrodes.Herein,we have rationally engineered the heterointerface by designing the Fe1?xS/MoS2 heterostructure with abundant“ion reservoir”to endow the electrode with excellent cycling stability and rate capability,which is proved by a series of in and ex situ electrochemical investigations.Density functional theory calculations further reveal that the heterointerface greatly decreases sodium ion diffusion barrier and facilitates charge-transfer kinetics.Our present findings not only provide a deep analysis on the correlation between the structure and performance,but also draw inspiration for rational heterointerface engineering toward the next-generation high-performance energy storage devices.展开更多
Lithium-ion batteries using inorganic electrode materials have been long demonstrated as the most promising power supplies for portable electronics,electric vehicles,and smart grids.However,the increasing cost and des...Lithium-ion batteries using inorganic electrode materials have been long demonstrated as the most promising power supplies for portable electronics,electric vehicles,and smart grids.However,the increasing cost and descending availability of lithium resources in combination with the limited electrochemical performance and eco-sustainability have created serious concerns with the competitiveness of lithium-ion batteries.There is a pressing need for the discovery of new redox chemistries between the alternative host materials and charge carriers.Organic nonlithium batteries using organic electrodes have recently attracted considerable interests as the future substitutes for energy storage systems,because of their combined merits(e.g.,natural abundance,rich chemistry of organics,rapid kinetics,and multielectron redox)of Li-free batteries and organic electrodes.Herein,an overview on the state-of-the-art developments of emerging carbonyl polymers for nonlithium metal-ion batteries is comprehensively presented with a primary focus on polyquinones and polyimides from the perspective of chain engineering.Six distinct categories,including monovalent(Na^(+),K^(+)) and multivalent(Mg^(2+),Zn^(2+),Ca^(2+),Al^(3+)) metal-ions batteries are individually outlined.Advantages of polymer electrode materials and characteristics of charge storage mechanisms are highlighted.Some key performance parameters such as specific capacity,rate capability,and cycle stability are carefully discussed.Moreover,aqueous nonlithium batteries based on carbonyl polymers are specially scrutinized due to the less reactivity of Li-free metals when exposed in aqueous electrolytes and ambient atmosphere.Current challenges and future prospects of developing polymer-based batteries are proposed finally.This review provides a fundamental guidance for the future advancement of next-generation sustainable batteries beyond lithium-ion batteries.展开更多
Lithium metal has been considered one of the most promising anodes for next-generation rechargeable batteries,but its practical application is largely hindered by the uncontrollable dendrite growth and infinite volume...Lithium metal has been considered one of the most promising anodes for next-generation rechargeable batteries,but its practical application is largely hindered by the uncontrollable dendrite growth and infinite volume change.Here,inspired by superior catalytic effects of single-atom catalysts,carbon-supported single atomic Co with asymmetric N,O-coordination(Co-N/O)is developed for Li metal battery.Experimental results and theoretical calculations indicate that single atomic Co atoms with asymmetric N,O-coordination present enhanced binding ability toward Li in comparison with N-coordinated atomic Co site and isolated O site,enabling uniform Li plating/stripping.Moreover,the asymmetric N,O-coordination around Co atoms induces co-activation effects,lowering the energy barriers toward Li^(+)to Li^(0)conversion and largely promoting the deposition kinetics.When used as a Li deposition host,the Co-N/O achieves a high average coulombic efficiency of 98.6%at a current density of 1 mA cm^(-2)and a capacity of 2 mAh cm^(-2),long cycling life of 2000 h in symmetrical cells,and excellent rate performance(voltage hysteresis of 23 mV at 8 mA cm^(-2)).This work provides a comprehensive understanding of single atomic metals with asymmetric heteroatom coordination in the design of Li metal anode.展开更多
Li metal anode holds great promise to realize high-energy battery systems.However,the safety issue and limited lifetime caused by the uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites hinder its commercial application.Herein,an i...Li metal anode holds great promise to realize high-energy battery systems.However,the safety issue and limited lifetime caused by the uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites hinder its commercial application.Herein,an interlayer-bridged 3D lithiophilic rGO-Ag-S-CNT composite is proposed to guide uniform and stable Li plating/stripping.The 3D lithiophilic rGO-Ag-S-CNT host is fabricated by incorporating Ag-modified reduced graphene oxide(rGO)with S-doped carbon nanotube(CNT),where the rGO and CNT are closely connected via robust Ag-S covalent bond.This strong Ag-S bond could enhance the structural stability and electrical connection between rGO and CNT,significantly improving the electrochemical kinetics and uniformity of current distribution.Moreover,density functional theory calculation indicates that the introduction of Ag-S bond could further boost the binding energy between Ag and Li,which promotes homogeneous Li nucleation and growth.Consequently,the rGO-Ag-S-CNT-based anode achieves a lower overpotential(7.3 mV at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)),higher Coulombic efficiency(98.1%at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)),and superior long cycling performance(over 500 cycles at 2 mA cm−2)as compared with the rGO-Ag-CNT-and rGO-CNT-based anodes.This work provides a universal avenue and guidance to build a robust Li metal host via constructing a strong covalent bond,effectively suppressing the Li dendrites growth to prompt the development of Li metal battery.展开更多
Room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S)batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost,high energy density(1274 Wh kg^(-1)),and environmental friendliness.However,RT Na-S batterie...Room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S)batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost,high energy density(1274 Wh kg^(-1)),and environmental friendliness.However,RT Na-S batteries face a series of vital challenges from sulfur cathode and sodium anode:(i)sluggish reaction kinetics of S and Na_(2)S/Na_(2)S_(2);(ii)severe shuttle effect from the dissolved intermediate sodium polysulfides(NaPSs);(iii)huge volume expansion induced by the change from S to Na_(2)S;(iv)continuous growth of sodium metal dendrites,leading to short-circuiting of the battery;(v)huge volume expansion/contraction of sodium anode upon sodium plating/stripping,causing uncontrollable solid-state electrolyte interphase growth and“dead sodium”formation.Various strategies have been proposed to address these issues,including physical/chemical adsorption of NaPSs,catalysts to facilitate the rapid conversion of NaPSs,high-conductive materials to promote ion/electron transfer,good sodiophilic Na anode hetero-interface homogenized Na ions flux and three-dimensional porous anode host to buffer the volume expansion of sodium.Heterostructure materials can combine these merits into one material to realize multifunctionality.Herein,the recent development of heterostructure as the host for sulfur cathode and Na anode has been reviewed.First of all,the electrochemical mechanisms of sulfur cathode/sodium anode and principles of heterostructures reinforced Na-S batteries are described.Then,the application of heterostructures in Na-S batteries is comprehensively examined.Finally,the current primary avenues of employing heterostructures in Na-S batteries are summarized.Opinions and prospects are put forward regarding the existing problems in current research,aiming to inspire the design of advanced and improved next-generation Na-S batteries.展开更多
Three-dimensional Prussian blue (PB) nanostructures was obtained via a one-step hydrothermal method. Subsequently, two-dimensional tin disulfide (SnS2) nanosheets were grown onto PB through a facile hydrothermal synth...Three-dimensional Prussian blue (PB) nanostructures was obtained via a one-step hydrothermal method. Subsequently, two-dimensional tin disulfide (SnS2) nanosheets were grown onto PB through a facile hydrothermal synthesis. The as prepared SnS2/PB is further employed as the anode of sodium ion batteries (SIBs). S11S2/PB nanoarchitecture delivers a specific capacity of 725.7 mAh·g-1 at 50 mA·g-1. When put through more than 200 cycles, it achieved a stable cycling capacity of 400 m Ah·g^-1 at 200 m A·g^i. The stable Na^+ storage properties of SnS2/PB was attributed to the synergistic effect among the conductive PB carbon, used as the template in this work. These results obtained potentially paves the way for the development of excellent electrochemical performance with stable performance of SIBs.展开更多
Carbon is a versatile element in the Periodic Table and can bind itself to many polymorphs through various bonding forms(e.g.,sp,sp2,and sp3 hybridizations)[1].Based on structural periodicity,carbon materials can be c...Carbon is a versatile element in the Periodic Table and can bind itself to many polymorphs through various bonding forms(e.g.,sp,sp2,and sp3 hybridizations)[1].Based on structural periodicity,carbon materials can be classified into crystalline or amorphous[2].For example,graphene,diamond and graphite are well-known crystalline carbon materials with different periodic binding motifs in the carbon atom networks[3‒5].By contrast,the active carbons featured with high porosity are the typical amorphous carbons in which the carbon atoms are arranged in a disordered fashion[6].展开更多
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(22209211 and 52172241)Hong Kong Research Grants Council(CityU 11315622)+1 种基金the research funds from South-Central Minzu University(YZZ22001)the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFA1501101).
文摘With the merits of the high energy density of batteries and power density of supercapacitors,the aqueous Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors emerge as a promising candidate for applications where both rapid energy delivery and moderate energy storage are required.However,the narrow electrochemical window of aqueous electrolytes induces severe side reactions on the Zn metal anode and shortens its lifespan.It also limits the operation voltage and energy density of the Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors.Using'water in salt'electrolytes can effectively broaden their electrochemical windows,but this is at the expense of high cost,low ionic conductivity,and narrow temperature compatibility,compromising the electrochemical performance of the Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors.Thus,designing a new electrolyte to balance these factors towards high-performance Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors is urgent and necessary.We developed a dilute water/acetonitrile electrolyte(0.5 m Zn(CF_(3)SO_(3))_(2)+1 m LiTFSI-H_(2)O/AN)for Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors,which simultaneously exhibited expanded electrochemical window,decent ionic conductivity,and broad temperature compatibility.In this electrolyte,the hydration shells and hydrogen bonds are significantly modulated by the acetonitrile and TFSI-anions.As a result,a Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitor with such an electrolyte demonstrates a high operating voltage up to 2.2 V and long lifespan beyond 120,000 cycles.
基金supported by the research funds from South-Central University for Nationalities(Grant No.YZZ19001)financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51873233)the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2018CFA023)。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)are an appealing battery system due to their low cost,intrinsic safety,and environmental-friendliness,while their application is plagued by the obstacles from the cathode,electrolyte,and zinc anode.Summarizing the design principles and strategies toward the optimization of cathode,electrolyte,and zinc anode is crucial for the development of AZIBs.Herein,we present a comprehensive analysis of the design principles and promising strategies toward the improvement of AZIBs.Firstly,the various reaction mechanisms are summarized and the existing issues associated with the cathode,electrolyte,and zinc anode are discussed to guide the rational design of AZIBs.Subsequently,we provide an in-depth and comprehensive discussion on the design principles and strategies for the electrodes/electrolyte/separator optimization,and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various strategies.Importantly,the design principles and strategies of the newly appeared conversion-type AZIBs,such as Zn-S battery and Zn-Se battery,are also discussed and analyzed.The effect of design strategies on the electrochemical performance and the relationship between the current issues and strategies are also unveiled in detail.Finally,some research trends and perspectives are provided for designing better AZIBs.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51602200,61874074)Science and Technology Project of Shenzhen(JCYJ20170817101100705)the(Key)Project of Department of Education of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2016KZDXM008).Y.Z.thanks the support from Science and Technology Project of Shenzhen(ZDSYS201707271014468).L.S.thanks the support from Shenzhen Science and Technology Project Program(JCYJ20170817094552356).
文摘MgSO4 is chosen as an additive to address the capacity fading issue in the rechargeable zinc-ion battery system of MgxV2O5·nH2O//ZnSO4//zinc.Electrolytes with different concentration ratios of ZnSO4 and MgSO4 are investigated.The batteries measured in the 1 M ZnSO4^-1 M MgSO4 electrolyte outplay other competitors,which deliver a high specific capacity of 374 mAh g^-1 at a current density of 100 mA g^-1 and exhibit a competitive rate performance with the reversible capacity of 175 mAh g^-1 at 5 A g^-1.This study provides a promising route to improve the performance of vanadium-based cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries with electrolyte optimization in cost-effective electrolytes.
基金the support from the Thousand Young Talents Program of Chinathe National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51602200,61874074,21603192)+3 种基金Science and Technology Project of Shenzhen(JCYJ20170817101100705,JCYJ20170817100111548,ZDSYS201707271014468)the(Key)Project of Department of Education of Guangdong Province(No.2016KZDXM008)supported by Shenzhen Peacock Plan(No.KQTD2016053112042971)Singapore Ministry of Education Academic Research Fund Tier 2(MOE2018-T2-2-178).
文摘Improving the cycling stability of metal sulfide-based anode materials at high rate is of great significance for advanced sodium ion batteries.However,the sluggish reaction kinetics is a big obstacle for the development of high-performance sodium storage electrodes.Herein,we have rationally engineered the heterointerface by designing the Fe1?xS/MoS2 heterostructure with abundant“ion reservoir”to endow the electrode with excellent cycling stability and rate capability,which is proved by a series of in and ex situ electrochemical investigations.Density functional theory calculations further reveal that the heterointerface greatly decreases sodium ion diffusion barrier and facilitates charge-transfer kinetics.Our present findings not only provide a deep analysis on the correlation between the structure and performance,but also draw inspiration for rational heterointerface engineering toward the next-generation high-performance energy storage devices.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52173091,51973235,51902349,and 51673061)Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2019CFB260)+1 种基金Wuhan Science and Technology Bureau(2020010601012198)Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(CZP19001 and CZQ19003).
文摘Lithium-ion batteries using inorganic electrode materials have been long demonstrated as the most promising power supplies for portable electronics,electric vehicles,and smart grids.However,the increasing cost and descending availability of lithium resources in combination with the limited electrochemical performance and eco-sustainability have created serious concerns with the competitiveness of lithium-ion batteries.There is a pressing need for the discovery of new redox chemistries between the alternative host materials and charge carriers.Organic nonlithium batteries using organic electrodes have recently attracted considerable interests as the future substitutes for energy storage systems,because of their combined merits(e.g.,natural abundance,rich chemistry of organics,rapid kinetics,and multielectron redox)of Li-free batteries and organic electrodes.Herein,an overview on the state-of-the-art developments of emerging carbonyl polymers for nonlithium metal-ion batteries is comprehensively presented with a primary focus on polyquinones and polyimides from the perspective of chain engineering.Six distinct categories,including monovalent(Na^(+),K^(+)) and multivalent(Mg^(2+),Zn^(2+),Ca^(2+),Al^(3+)) metal-ions batteries are individually outlined.Advantages of polymer electrode materials and characteristics of charge storage mechanisms are highlighted.Some key performance parameters such as specific capacity,rate capability,and cycle stability are carefully discussed.Moreover,aqueous nonlithium batteries based on carbonyl polymers are specially scrutinized due to the less reactivity of Li-free metals when exposed in aqueous electrolytes and ambient atmosphere.Current challenges and future prospects of developing polymer-based batteries are proposed finally.This review provides a fundamental guidance for the future advancement of next-generation sustainable batteries beyond lithium-ion batteries.
基金supported by the Ministry of Education,Singapore,under its MOE tier2 grant MOE2019-T2-1-181.
文摘Lithium metal has been considered one of the most promising anodes for next-generation rechargeable batteries,but its practical application is largely hindered by the uncontrollable dendrite growth and infinite volume change.Here,inspired by superior catalytic effects of single-atom catalysts,carbon-supported single atomic Co with asymmetric N,O-coordination(Co-N/O)is developed for Li metal battery.Experimental results and theoretical calculations indicate that single atomic Co atoms with asymmetric N,O-coordination present enhanced binding ability toward Li in comparison with N-coordinated atomic Co site and isolated O site,enabling uniform Li plating/stripping.Moreover,the asymmetric N,O-coordination around Co atoms induces co-activation effects,lowering the energy barriers toward Li^(+)to Li^(0)conversion and largely promoting the deposition kinetics.When used as a Li deposition host,the Co-N/O achieves a high average coulombic efficiency of 98.6%at a current density of 1 mA cm^(-2)and a capacity of 2 mAh cm^(-2),long cycling life of 2000 h in symmetrical cells,and excellent rate performance(voltage hysteresis of 23 mV at 8 mA cm^(-2)).This work provides a comprehensive understanding of single atomic metals with asymmetric heteroatom coordination in the design of Li metal anode.
基金This work is supported by Singapore Ministry of Education academic research grant Tier 2 (MOE2019-T2-1-181).
文摘Li metal anode holds great promise to realize high-energy battery systems.However,the safety issue and limited lifetime caused by the uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites hinder its commercial application.Herein,an interlayer-bridged 3D lithiophilic rGO-Ag-S-CNT composite is proposed to guide uniform and stable Li plating/stripping.The 3D lithiophilic rGO-Ag-S-CNT host is fabricated by incorporating Ag-modified reduced graphene oxide(rGO)with S-doped carbon nanotube(CNT),where the rGO and CNT are closely connected via robust Ag-S covalent bond.This strong Ag-S bond could enhance the structural stability and electrical connection between rGO and CNT,significantly improving the electrochemical kinetics and uniformity of current distribution.Moreover,density functional theory calculation indicates that the introduction of Ag-S bond could further boost the binding energy between Ag and Li,which promotes homogeneous Li nucleation and growth.Consequently,the rGO-Ag-S-CNT-based anode achieves a lower overpotential(7.3 mV at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)),higher Coulombic efficiency(98.1%at 0.5 mA cm^(−2)),and superior long cycling performance(over 500 cycles at 2 mA cm−2)as compared with the rGO-Ag-CNT-and rGO-CNT-based anodes.This work provides a universal avenue and guidance to build a robust Li metal host via constructing a strong covalent bond,effectively suppressing the Li dendrites growth to prompt the development of Li metal battery.
基金MOE SUTD Kickstarter initiative,Grant/Award Number:SKI2021_02_16111 Project,Grant/Award Number:D20015National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:22109183。
文摘Room-temperature sodium-sulfur(RT Na-S)batteries are a promising next-generation energy storage device due to their low cost,high energy density(1274 Wh kg^(-1)),and environmental friendliness.However,RT Na-S batteries face a series of vital challenges from sulfur cathode and sodium anode:(i)sluggish reaction kinetics of S and Na_(2)S/Na_(2)S_(2);(ii)severe shuttle effect from the dissolved intermediate sodium polysulfides(NaPSs);(iii)huge volume expansion induced by the change from S to Na_(2)S;(iv)continuous growth of sodium metal dendrites,leading to short-circuiting of the battery;(v)huge volume expansion/contraction of sodium anode upon sodium plating/stripping,causing uncontrollable solid-state electrolyte interphase growth and“dead sodium”formation.Various strategies have been proposed to address these issues,including physical/chemical adsorption of NaPSs,catalysts to facilitate the rapid conversion of NaPSs,high-conductive materials to promote ion/electron transfer,good sodiophilic Na anode hetero-interface homogenized Na ions flux and three-dimensional porous anode host to buffer the volume expansion of sodium.Heterostructure materials can combine these merits into one material to realize multifunctionality.Herein,the recent development of heterostructure as the host for sulfur cathode and Na anode has been reviewed.First of all,the electrochemical mechanisms of sulfur cathode/sodium anode and principles of heterostructures reinforced Na-S batteries are described.Then,the application of heterostructures in Na-S batteries is comprehensively examined.Finally,the current primary avenues of employing heterostructures in Na-S batteries are summarized.Opinions and prospects are put forward regarding the existing problems in current research,aiming to inspire the design of advanced and improved next-generation Na-S batteries.
文摘Three-dimensional Prussian blue (PB) nanostructures was obtained via a one-step hydrothermal method. Subsequently, two-dimensional tin disulfide (SnS2) nanosheets were grown onto PB through a facile hydrothermal synthesis. The as prepared SnS2/PB is further employed as the anode of sodium ion batteries (SIBs). S11S2/PB nanoarchitecture delivers a specific capacity of 725.7 mAh·g-1 at 50 mA·g-1. When put through more than 200 cycles, it achieved a stable cycling capacity of 400 m Ah·g^-1 at 200 m A·g^i. The stable Na^+ storage properties of SnS2/PB was attributed to the synergistic effect among the conductive PB carbon, used as the template in this work. These results obtained potentially paves the way for the development of excellent electrochemical performance with stable performance of SIBs.
文摘Carbon is a versatile element in the Periodic Table and can bind itself to many polymorphs through various bonding forms(e.g.,sp,sp2,and sp3 hybridizations)[1].Based on structural periodicity,carbon materials can be classified into crystalline or amorphous[2].For example,graphene,diamond and graphite are well-known crystalline carbon materials with different periodic binding motifs in the carbon atom networks[3‒5].By contrast,the active carbons featured with high porosity are the typical amorphous carbons in which the carbon atoms are arranged in a disordered fashion[6].
