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Qiu X, Zheng Y, Li H, Qu K, Li R. Tuning Na-Ion Diffusion in MXene/Graphene Oxide Heterostructures: An Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Study. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:13155-13166. [PMID: 38860974 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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The development of heterostructured anode materials provides an effective approach for enhancing the electrochemical performance of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). In this work, ab initio molecular dynamics simulations and first-principles calculations are employed to investigate the Na-ion intercalation and diffusion in MXene/graphene oxide heterostructures. The influence of graphene oxidation on interlayer spacing, Na-ion diffusion kinetics, and transport mechanisms is examined at an atomic scale. It has been observed that oxygen functional groups can increase the interspacing between adjacent layers, thereby improving the initial embedding of Na ions. However, overoxidation causes an obstructive effect on the ionic conduction channels. An appropriate oxidation degree enables optimal Na-ion migration kinetics while retaining structural integrity. Our simulation results provide crucial insights into the rational design of high-performance MXene-based anodes for SIBs with excellent capacity and cycling stability.
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- Xiangcui Qiu
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory/Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Energy Storage & Novel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
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Wang Y, Liang S, Tian J, Duan H, Lv Y, Wan L, Huang C, Wu M, Ouyang C, Hu J. TiB 4 and SrB 8 monolayers: high capacity and zero strain-like anode materials for Li/Na/K/Ca ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:4455-4465. [PMID: 38240145 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp05287g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Storage capacity, average open circuit voltage (OCV), diffusion barrier, lattice parameter changes, etc. are key indicators of whether a material would be suitable for use as a Li-ion or non-Li-ion battery (LIB or NLIB) anode. The rapid development of 2D materials over the past few decades has opened up new possibilities for these metrics. Using first-principles calculations, we prove that two 2D materials, TiB4 and SrB8, show excellent performance in terms of the above metrics when used as anodes for LIBs or NLIBs. As detailed, TiB4 has an Li\Na\K\Ca storage capacity of 588 mA h g-1, 588 mA h g-1, 588 mA h g-1, and 1176 mA h g-1, respectively, and SrB8 has an Li\Na\K\Ca storage capacity of 308 mA h g-1, 308 mA h g-1, 462 mA h g-1, and 616 mA h g-1, respectively, and they show good electrical conductivity whether existing Li, Na, K or Ca is adsorbed or not. The diffusion barriers on both surfaces are low, indicating good rate performance. The average OCV is also very low. In particular, the lattice parameters of the two materials change very little during the embedding of Li\Na\K\Ca. For Ti9B36 the corresponding values are about 0.37% (Li), 0.33% (Na), 0.64% (K) and 0.03% (Ca), and for Sr8B64 the corresponding values are about 0.70% (Li), 0.16% (Na), 0.13% (K) and 0.004% (Ca), which imply zero strain-like character and great cycling performance. All the above results show that TiB4 and SrB8 monolayers are very promising Li\Na\K\Ca ion battery anodes.
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- Yunxin Wang
- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Energy Storage Materials, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330099, China.
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Energy Storage Materials, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330099, China.
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Energy Storage Materials, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330099, China.
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Energy Storage Materials, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330099, China.
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Energy Storage Materials, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330099, China.
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Energy Storage Materials, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330099, China.
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Energy Storage Materials, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330099, China.
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- Department of Physics, Laboratory of Computational Materials Physics, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- Department of Physics, Laboratory of Computational Materials Physics, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China
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- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Energy Storage Materials, Nanchang Institute of Technology, Nanchang 330099, China.
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Gao J, Zhang W, Yan X, Zhang X, Wang S, Yang G. Metallic CrP 2 monolayer: potential applications in energy storage and conversion. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:24705-24711. [PMID: 37668165 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02917d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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Phosphorus-rich compounds have emerged as a promising class of energy storage and conversion materials due to their interesting structures and electrochemical properties. Herein, we propose that a metallic CrP2 monolayer, isomorphic to 1H-phase MoS2, is a good prospect as an anode for K-ion batteries and a catalyst for hydrogen evolution through first-principles calculations. The CrP2 monolayer demonstrates not only a desirable high K storage capacity (940 mA h g-1) but also a low K-ion diffusion barrier (0.10 eV) and average open circuit voltage (0.40 V). On the other hand, its Gibbs free energy (0.02 eV)/active site density is superior/comparable to that of commercial Pt, resulting from the contribution of the lone pair electrons of the P atom. Its high structural stability and intrinsic metallicity can ensure high safety and performance during the cyclic process. These interesting properties make the CrP2 monolayer a promising multifunctional material for energy storage and conversion devices.
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- Jiayu Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China.
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Etrini A, Elomrani A, Oukahou S, Maymoun M, Sbiaai K, Hasnaoui A. Two-dimensional Dirac TiB 2C 2 as a potential anode material for Li-ion batteries: a first-principles study. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:21699-21707. [PMID: 37551786 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp02724d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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The development and design of anode materials with good stability, high capacity, low diffusion barrier and excellent cyclability is an important challenge for further improvement of the battery industry. In this context, a promising 2D anode material TiB2C2 with Dirac cone states is investigated through the first-principles prediction. We found this material to be thermodynamically, dynamically, and thermally stable, suggesting the possibility of its experimental synthesis. Considering its lightweight, planar structure and Dirac cone features, we systematically investigated the feasibility of the TiB2C2 monolayer as an anode material for Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Based on the adsorption energy of lithium on the monolayer surfaces, we determined the sites that can hold lithium ions with high adsorption energy. Moreover, TiB2C2 exhibits good ionic and electronic conductivity, a suitable voltage profile, and high structural stability upon the Li-loading process; it also shows 1.12% change in cell parameters. Importantly, a high storage capacity of up to 1075 mA h g-1 was found. All these criteria conclude the appealing electrochemical performance of the TiB2C2 monolayer as a promising anode material for LIBs.
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- A Etrini
- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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- Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Beni Mellal, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Khouribga, LS2ME Laboratory, B.P. 145, 25000 Khouribga, Morocco.
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Metallic 1H-BeP2 monolayer as a potential anode material for Li-ion/Na-ion batteries: A first principles study. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Gao J, Tang M, Zhang X, Yang G. Conductive C 3NS Monolayer with Superior Properties for K Ion Batteries. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:12055-12060. [PMID: 36542526 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c03258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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K-ion batteries (KIBs) have been considered as appealing alternatives to Li ion batteries due to the high abundance of K, their high working voltages, and allowing the use of mature LIB technology. Thus far, anode materials that can meet the rigorous requirements of KIBs are still rather rare. Here, we have identified a desirable anode material, a metallic C3NS monolayer with high stability, a high storage capacity of 980 mAh/g, a low diffusion barrier of 0.24 eV, and a low open-circuit voltage of 0.36 V, through first-principles calculations. Metallic C3NSKn (n = 1-3) can ensure a high electron conductivity during the charge/discharge process. Valence electrons of the N atom in a triangular bipyramid configuration favor the formation of a planar edge-sharing hexagonal C4N2 unit and delocalized π bonding with C 2p electrons. The lone pair electrons of the S atom induce strong interactions with K atoms, facilitating storage capacity. These interesting properties make the C3NS monolayer a promising anode for KIBs.
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- Jiayu Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao066004, China
- School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha410082, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao066004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science & Technology and Key Laboratory for Microstructural Material Physics of Hebei Province, School of Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao066004, China
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Yang M, Chen L, Kong F, Wan J, Guo J, Shu H, Dai J. Rational design of intrinsic and defective BGe monolayer as the anode material for Li-ion batteries. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Kuai Y, Chen C, Abduryim E, Gao S, Chen W, Wu G, Wu L, Dong C, Zou W, Lu P. A two-dimensional metallic SnB monolayer as an anode material for non-lithium-ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:23737-23748. [PMID: 36156614 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03942g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Na-, K- and Mg-ion batteries (NIBs, KIBs and MIBs) have drawn considerable interest due to their high abundance and excellent safety. However, the lack of high-performance anode materials is a major obstacle to its development. A metallic SnB planar monolayer is predicted by using the two-dimensional global minimum structure search method of swarm intelligence. Based on first-principles calculations, we proved that the metal SnB monolayer has high binding energy and excellent dynamical, thermal and mechanical stability. It is worth noting that the SnB monolayer has several stable adsorption sites for Na-, K- and Mg-ions, so it has a high theoretical capacity of 620.93, 517.44 and 620.93 mA h g-1, respectively. For Na-, K- and Mg-ion batteries, the low diffusion barriers of the SnB monolayer are 0.22, 0.07 and 0.68 eV, and the low average open circuit voltages are 0.42, 0.49 and 0.23 V, which ensure long service life and fast charging in practical applications. In addition, it is proved that the SnB monolayer maintains excellent conductivity and stability during the charge-discharge process. The results show that the SnB monolayer offers innovative advantages for the development of new two-dimensional planar structures that further advance the development of anode materials for metal ion batteries.
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- Yue Kuai
- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- School of Science, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, 100876, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, 100876, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Information Photonics and Optical Communications, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, 100876, China.
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