Low‐Temperature Synthesis of Honeycomb CuP2@C in Molten ZnCl2 Salt for High‐Performance Lithium Ion Batteries

Phosphorus‐rich metal phosphides have very high lithium storage capacities, but they are difficult to prepare. A low‐temperature phosphorization method based on Mg reducing PCl₃ in ZnCl₂ molten salt at 300 °C is developed to synthesize phosphorus‐rich CuP₂@C from a Cu‐MOF derived Cu@C composite. Abnormal oxidation of Cu by Zn²⁺ in the molten salt is observed, which leads to the porous honeycomb nanostructure and homogeneously distributed ultrafine CuP₂ nanocrystals. The honeycomb CuP₂@C exhibits excellent lithium storage performance with high reversible capacity (1146 mAh g^?1 at 0.2 A g^?1) and superior cycling stability (720 mAh g^?1 after 600 cycles at 1.0 A g^?1), showing the promising application of P‐rich metal phosphides in lithium ion batteries.     

Dealloying Synthesis of Silicon Nanotubes for High-Performance Lithium Ion Batteries

The front cover artwork is provided by Dr. Ping Nie and Prof. Limin Chang at Jilin Normal University. The image shows one-dimensional silicon–nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube composite fabricated through a dealloying process. The nanotube engineered silicon coupled with conductive carbon coating synergistically boosts the electrochemical performance. Read the full text of the Research Article at 10.1002/cphc.202100832 .     

低温熔融盐合成富磷相CuP_2纳米材料及其储锂应用

正纳米过渡金属磷化物(MP_x,M=Cu,Ni,Fe,等)在电催化,光催化,超级电容器以及锂离子电池等领域具有很大的应用前景~(1–3)。在储锂应用中,过渡金属磷化物的理论容量与磷的含量成正比,因此富磷的过渡金属磷化物最具吸引力。但目前富磷MP_x的合成比较困难,往往需要特殊的合成条     

Tunable Synthesis of Hierarchical Yolk/Double-Shelled SiOx@TiO2@C Nanospheres for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

This work reports the preparation of unique hierarchical yolk/double-shelled SiO_x@TiO₂@C nanospheres with different voids by a facile sol-gel method combined with carbon coating. In the preparation process, SiO_x nanosphere is used as a hard template. Etch time of SiO_x yolk affects the morphology and electrochemical performance of SiO_x@TiO₂@C. With the increase in etch time, the yolk/double-shelled SiO_x@TiO₂@C with 15 and 30 nm voids and the TiO₂@C hollow nanospheres are obtained. The yolk/double-shelled SiO_x@TiO₂@C nanospheres exhibit remarkable lithium-ion battery performance as anodes, including high lithium storage capacity, outstanding rate capability, good reversibility, and stable long-term cycle life. The unique structure can accommodate the large volume change of the SiO_x yolk, provide a unique buffering space for the discharge/charge processes, improve the structural stability of the electrode material during repeated Li⁺ intercalation/deintercalation processes, and enhance the cycling stability. The SiO_x@TiO₂@C with 30 nm void space exhibits a high discharge specific capacity of ≈1195.4 mA h g⁻¹ at the current density of 0.1 A g⁻¹ after 300 cycles and ≈701.1 mA h g⁻¹ at 1 A g⁻¹ for over 800 cycles. These results suggest that the proposed particle architecture is promising and may have potential applications in improving various high performance anode materials.     

Eutectic-Based Polymer Electrolyte with the Enhanced Lithium Salt Dissociation for High-Performance Lithium Metal Batteries

The deployment of lithium metal anode in solid-state batteries with polymer electrolytes has been recognized as a promising approach to achieving high-energy-density technologies. However, the practical application of the polymer electrolytes is currently constrained by various challenges, including low ionic conductivity, inadequate electrochemical window, and poor interface stability. To address these issues, a novel eutectic-based polymer electrolyte consisting of succinonitrile (SN) and poly (ethylene glycol) methyl ether acrylate (PEGMEA) is developed. The research results demonstrate that the interactions between SN and PEGMEA promote the dissociation of the lithium difluoro(oxalato) borate (LiDFOB) salt and increase the concentration of free Li⁺. The well-designed eutectic-based PAN_1.2-SPE (PEGMEA: SN=1: 1.2 mass ratio) exhibits high ionic conductivity of 1.30 mS cm⁻¹ at 30 °C and superior interface stability with Li anode. The Li/Li symmetric cell based on PAN_1.2-SPE enables long-term plating/stripping at 0.3 and 0.5 mA cm⁻², and the Li/LiFePO₄ cell achieves superior long-term cycling stability (capacity retention of 80.3 % after 1500 cycles). Moreover, Li/LiFePO₄ and Li/LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ pouch cells employing PAN_1.2-SPE demonstrate excellent cycling and safety characteristics. This study presents a new pathway for designing high-performance polymer electrolytes and promotes the practical application of high-stable lithium metal batteries.     

高性能LiFePO4/碳纳米笼锂离子电池正极材料

以具有高比表面积、分级孔结构和优良导电性的碳纳米笼（CNCs）为载体,制得了粒子尺寸为10～25 nm且高度分散的LiFePO₄/CNCs复合物.以LiFePO₄/CNCs复合物作为锂离子电池的正极材料,在0.1 C倍率下首次放电比容量达到163 mAh·g^-1,15 C和30 C倍率下的放电比容量可达96和75 mAh·g^-1;在15 C倍率下循环200圈后,其放电比容量仍保持在92 mAh·g^-1,显著优于LiFePO₄/CNTs复合物.这些结果表明,LiFePO₄/CNCs复合物具有优异的倍率性能和循环稳定性,是一种性能优良的锂离子电池正极材料,其性能源自CNCs载体的高比表面积、分级孔结构和优异导电性以及LiFePO₄颗粒的纳米化和高结晶度.     

锂离子电池负极材料SnO2的形貌调控合成

SnO₂是一种重要的宽禁带半导体材料,由于具有较高的理论容量,将其作为锂离子电池的负极材料有广阔的应用前景。材料的微观形貌对其物理化学性能有重要的影响作用,因此近年来大量的研究工作围绕SnO₂的形貌调控合成开展。本文综述了作为锂离子电池负极材料SnO₂的各种形貌的调控合成,如颗粒状、片状、一维、空壳、分级结构等,以及其形貌对电化学性能的影响,分析总结了各种形貌对其电化学性能的影响规律以及形貌调控的发展趋势。     

40 Years of Low-Temperature Electrolytes for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Rechargeable lithium batteries are one of the most appropriate energy storage systems in our electrified society, as virtually all portable electronic devices and electric vehicles today rely on the chemical energy stored in them. However, sub-zero Celsius operation, especially below −20 °C, remains a huge challenge for lithium batteries and greatly limits their application in extreme environments. Slow Li⁺ diffusion and charge transfer kinetics have been identified as two main origins of the poor performance of RLBs under low-temperature conditions, both strongly associated with the liquid electrolyte that governs bulk and interfacial ion transport. In this review, we first analyze the low-temperature kinetic behavior and failure mechanism of lithium batteries from an electrolyte standpoint. We next trace the history of low-temperature electrolytes in the past 40 years (1983–2022), followed by a comprehensive summary of the research progress as well as introducing the state-of-the-art characterization and computational methods for revealing their underlying mechanisms. Finally, we provide some perspectives on future research of low-temperature electrolytes with particular emphasis on mechanism analysis and practical application.     

Grain Boundary Electronic Insulation for High-Performance All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries

Sulfide electrolytes with high ionic conductivities are one of the most highly sought for all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs). However, the non-negligible electronic conductivities of sulfide electrolytes (≈10⁻⁸ S cm⁻¹) lead to electron smooth transport through the sulfide electrolyte pellets, resulting in Li dendrite directly depositing at the grain boundaries (GBs) and serious self-discharge. Here, a grain-boundary electronic insulation (GBEI) strategy is proposed to block electron transport across the GBs, enabling Li−Li symmetric cells with 30 times longer cycling life and Li−LiCoO₂ full cells with three times lower self-discharging rate than pristine sulfide electrolytes. The Li−LiCoO₂ ASSLBs deliver high capacity retention of 80 % at 650 cycles and stable cycling performance for over 2600 cycles at 0.5 mA cm⁻². The innovation of the GBEI strategy provides a new direction to pursue high-performance ASSLBs via tailoring the electronic conductivity.     

三维多级孔类石墨烯载三氧化二铁锂离子电池负极材料

采用简单的水解、热处理方法合成三氧化二铁（Fe₂O₃）负载在三维多级孔类石墨烯（3D HPG）上的复合材料. 3D HPG有效的导电网络有利于负载纳米Fe₂O₃,使其呈均匀分散状态,并有效增强纳米复合物的导电率,提高Fe₂O₃利用率,抑制纳米Fe₂O₃的团聚,从而制得稳定、高性能的锂离子电池负极材料. Fe₂O₃-3D HPG电极在50 mA·g^-1电流密度下首次放电容量达1745 mAh·g^-1,50周期放电容量保持于1095 mAh·g^-1.     

锂离子电池用SnO2-聚苯胺复合负极材料的制备与表征

以苯胺、过硫酸铵和SnO₂为原料通过微乳液聚合法合成了SnO₂-聚苯胺的复合材料，并通过X-射线衍射、红外吸收光谱、扫描电镜和电化学测试等手段对所得复合材料进行了表征与分析。结果表明，复合材料中的聚苯胺是无定形的，聚苯胺在反应过程中沉积在SnO₂颗粒上形成SnO₂被聚苯胺包裹的复合材料。电化学测试说明，该复合材料的首次容量达到657.6 mAh·g^-1，经过80次循环后每次循环的容量衰减率仅为0.092%。     

金属-有机框架应用于锂离子电池的研究进展

综述了金属-有机框架应用于锂离子电池的研究进展。金属-有机框架在锂离子电池中的应用主要有以下两个方面:1)用作锂电负极材料;2)用作锂电正极材料。同时总结了金属-有机框架做锂电电极材料存在的问题,并提出解决的可能途径。最后,展望了金属-有机框架在储能领域中的应用前景。     

锂离子电池TiO2纳米管负极材料

锂离子电池负极材料二氧化钛(TiO₂)由于其零应变、环境友好和高安全性近年来得到了广泛的研究,但其较低的电子电导和离子迁移率以及较低的比容量(335 mAh·g^-1)限制了其应用前景.本文梳理了一种纳米结构TiO₂纳米管(TNTs)的研究历程以及最近研究进展,综述了TNTs常见的几种制备方法,即水热法、阳极氧化法和模板法及其形成机理,归纳了各种制备方法的优缺点,讨论了制备过程中各项参量对制得TNTs的影响.阐述了其晶体结构与形貌对电化学性能的影响,指出晶格取向一致、管壁厚度小,纳米管开口且同向排列的TNTs具有更好的电化学性能.同时探讨了针对该材料电导性差、比容量低而进行的包括结构设计、掺杂、复合等一系列改进措施,指出与高电导率及高比容量材料复合是一种方便有效的改进措施.最后总结了各种改性方法取得的进展及存在的不足,展望了TNTs的研究趋势和发展前景.     

聚阴离子型锂离子电池正极材料研究进展

综述了各种聚阴离子型锂离子电池正极材料的研究现状,重点对各种材料的结构和性能的关系,尤其是聚阴离子在正极材料中的作用,以及改善材料电导率的各种方法及其机理进行了总结和探讨.     

锂离子电池硼酸盐电极材料的研究进展

硼酸盐作为新一代锂离子电池电极材料,其具有摩尔质量小、资源丰富、环境友好和理论比容量高等优点.本文对LiFeBO3、LiMnBO3和LiCoBO3等硼酸盐正极材料以及Fe3BO6、FeBO3、Cr3BO6、Co2B2O5、Cu3B2O6和VBO3等硼酸盐负极材料的结构、制备方法、电化学性能的研究现状进行了综述,并对存在的主要问题提出了改进方法.     

锂离子电池电极材料磷酸氧钒锂的研究进展

介绍了磷酸氧钒锂(α-LiVOPO4、β-LiVOPO4和αⅠ-LiVOPO4)电极材料的结构和电化学性能;综述了现有的LiVOPO4电极材料的合成方法(包括高温固相法,化学还原法,溶胶-凝胶法,溶剂热法,离子交换法等)及其改性研究现状。最后对其未来的发展趋势进行了展望。     

Synthesis and Electronic/ionic Transport Properties of MoO2/rGO Anode for Lithium Ion Batteries

MoO₂/rGO (reduced graphite oxide) composites have been synthesized by hydrothermal method followed by anneal and characterized by X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Galvanostatic charge/discharge testing and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques are employed to evaluate the kinetic behaviors of the MoO₂/rGO during lithiation/delithiation. The obtained MoO₂‐based materials have monoclinic crystal structure, and worm like shape with average dimensions of 100‐200 nm width and 500 nm‐1 μm length. There are two steps of lithium ion intercalation/de‐intercalation for the MoO₂/rGO anode at the potential ranging from 1.0 to 3.5 V, locating at E_Li/Li⁺ = 1.60/1.75 V, 1.25/1.40 V, and the first discharge and charge capacities are, respectively, 221.0 and 185.4 mAh g^?1. The resistances of R_SEI and R_CT for the MoO₂/rGO anode are 2‐4 Ω and below 5 Ω. Moreover, the lithium diffusion coefficient calculated from the EIS measurement is about 3.6×10^?9 cm² s^?1.