Integration of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation growth via 3D alloy framework for stable Na/K metal anode

Ye Shufen; Wang Lifeng; Liu Fanfan; Shi Pengcheng; Yu Yan

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Ye Shufen, Wang Lifeng, Liu Fanfan, Shi Pengcheng, Yu Yan. Integration of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation growth via 3D alloy framework for stable Na/K metal anode[J]. eScience, 2021, 1(1): 75-82. doi: 10.1016/j.esci.2021.09.003

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Ye Shufen, Wang Lifeng, Liu Fanfan, Shi Pengcheng, Yu Yan. Integration of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation growth via 3D alloy framework for stable Na/K metal anode[J]. eScience, 2021, 1(1): 75-82. doi: 10.1016/j.esci.2021.09.003

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Ye Shufen, Wang Lifeng, Liu Fanfan, Shi Pengcheng, Yu Yan. Integration of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation growth via 3D alloy framework for stable Na/K metal anode[J]. eScience, 2021, 1(1): 75-82. doi: 10.1016/j.esci.2021.09.003

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Integration of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation growth via 3D alloy framework for stable Na/K metal anode

doi: 10.1016/j.esci.2021.09.003

Ye Shufen^a,
Wang Lifeng^a,
Liu Fanfan^a,
Shi Pengcheng^{a, b},
Yu Yan^{a
,
,}

a.
Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China. Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
b.
School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China

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Corresponding author: E-mail address: yanyumse@ustc.edu.cn (Y. Yu)
Received Date: 2021-06-18
Revised Date: 2021-08-07
Accepted Date: 2021-09-22

Available Online: 2021-09-24

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Abstract

Sodium/Potassium (Na/K) metal anodes have been considered as the promising anodes for next-generation Na/K secondary batteries owing to their ultrahigh specific capacity, low redox potential and low cost. However, their practical application is still hampered due to unstable solid electrolyte interphase, infinite volume change, and dendrite growth. Herein, we design a 3D-Na₃Bi/3D-K₃Bi alloy host which enables the homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation growth of Na/K metal. The unique structure with periodic alternating of electron and ion conductivity improves the mass transfer kinetics and prevents the volume expansion during cycling. Meanwhile, the sodiophilicity of Na₃Bi/potassiophilicity of K₃Bi framework can avoid dendritic growth. Cycling lifespans over 700 h with 1 mAh cm^?2 for 3D-Na₃Bi@Na electrode and about 450 h with 1 mAh cm^?2 for 3D-K₃Bi@K electrode are achieved, respectively. 3D-Na₃Bi@Na||Na₃V₂(PO₄)₃ full battery shows sustainable cycle performance over 400 cycles. This design provides a simple but effective approach for achieving safety of sodium/potassium metal anodes.
- Na/K metal anode,
- 3D host structure,
- Homogeneous nucleation,
- Heterogeneous nucleation,
- Na₃Bi/K₃Bi

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