Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for the low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interf...Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for the low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of sodium-potassium(NaK)alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the physical contact of the electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2) nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 hrs.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2) cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1) with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1) even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.展开更多
Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for its low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interf...Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for its low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of NaK alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the intimate contact of electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2)nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 h.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1)with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1)even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.展开更多
High-voltage sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)are emerging as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage systems due to their abundant sodium source and high energy density.However,the instability of the electrode e...High-voltage sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)are emerging as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage systems due to their abundant sodium source and high energy density.However,the instability of the electrode electrolyte interphase remains a critical barrier to the potential use of high-voltage SIBs.Herein,sodium difluorophosphate(NaDFP)and fluoroethylene carbonate(FEC)serve as functional electrolyte additives to stabilize the interface of the high-voltage cathode.The oxidative competition between FEC and NaDFP facilitates the robust formation of the cathode-electrolyte interface(CEI)layer,enriched with inorganic components such as NaF/NaPO_(x)F_(y).The highly conductive NaF/NaPO_(x)F_(y)and inorganics provide fast ion transport pathways and mechanical strength,thereby mitigating the decomposition of carbonates and NaPF_(6).The half-cell equipped with BE 2 F+0.5 DFP demonstrates 93.9%capacity retention at 4.3 V across 600 cycles,showcasing excellent cycling capability.Full HC||NVOPF cells exhibit sustained performance with 91.69%capacity retention and a capacity of 91.57 mA·h/g over 1000 cycles at a 5 C rate.This study is poised to garner increased scholarly interest in the domain of rational electrolyte formulation for practical applications.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2019YFA0705703)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(Grant No.YSBR-058)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.21975266,52172252 and 22209188)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.JQ22005)。
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (52073253)。
文摘Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for the low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of sodium-potassium(NaK)alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the physical contact of the electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2) nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 hrs.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(2) cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1) with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1) even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52073253)。
文摘Solid-state Na metal batteries(SSNBs),known for its low cost,high safety,and high energy density,hold a significant position in the next generation of rechargeable batteries.However,the urgent challenge of poor interfacial contact in solid-state electrolytes has hindered the commercialization of SSNBs.Driven by the concept of intimate electrode-electrolyte interface design,this study employs a combination of NaK alloy and carbon nanotubes to prepare a semi-solid NaK(NKC)anode.Unlike traditional Na anodes,the paintable paste-like NKC anode exhibits superior adhesion and interface compatibility with both current collectors and gel electrolytes,significantly enhancing the intimate contact of electrode-electrolyte interface.Additionally,the filling of SiO_(2)nanoparticles improves the wettability of NaK alloy on gel polymer electrolytes,further achieving a conformal interface contact.Consequently,the overpotential of the NKC symmetric cell is markedly lower than that of the Na symmetric cell when subjected to a long cycle of 300 h.The full cell coupled with Na_(3)V_(3)(PO_(4))_(2)cathodes had an initial discharge capacity of 106.8 mAh·g^(-1)with a capacity retention of 89.61%after 300 cycles,and a high discharge capacity of 88.1 mAh·g^(-1)even at a high rate of 10 C.The outstanding electrochemical performance highlights the promising application potential of the NKC electrode.
基金Project(2023QNRC001)supported by the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST,ChinaProject(51932011)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金Project(2023JJ10060)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,ChinaProject(23A0003)supported by the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,China。
文摘High-voltage sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)are emerging as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage systems due to their abundant sodium source and high energy density.However,the instability of the electrode electrolyte interphase remains a critical barrier to the potential use of high-voltage SIBs.Herein,sodium difluorophosphate(NaDFP)and fluoroethylene carbonate(FEC)serve as functional electrolyte additives to stabilize the interface of the high-voltage cathode.The oxidative competition between FEC and NaDFP facilitates the robust formation of the cathode-electrolyte interface(CEI)layer,enriched with inorganic components such as NaF/NaPO_(x)F_(y).The highly conductive NaF/NaPO_(x)F_(y)and inorganics provide fast ion transport pathways and mechanical strength,thereby mitigating the decomposition of carbonates and NaPF_(6).The half-cell equipped with BE 2 F+0.5 DFP demonstrates 93.9%capacity retention at 4.3 V across 600 cycles,showcasing excellent cycling capability.Full HC||NVOPF cells exhibit sustained performance with 91.69%capacity retention and a capacity of 91.57 mA·h/g over 1000 cycles at a 5 C rate.This study is poised to garner increased scholarly interest in the domain of rational electrolyte formulation for practical applications.
基金funding support from the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No. 2016YFA0202500 and 2016YFB0100100)National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars (Grant No. 21722508)"Hundred Talents Program" from Chinese Academy of Sciences
