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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Crystallography

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  • Current batteries face limitations in lithium storage capacity due to intercalation electrodes.
  • Multi-electron transfer electrodes offer higher capacity but are hindered by structural instability during conversion reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanism of multi-electron transfer in magnetite electrodes.
  • To challenge the conventional understanding of structural collapse during conversion reactions in batteries.

Main Methods:

  • In situ single-crystal crystallography was employed for real-time observation.
  • First-principles calculations were used to corroborate experimental findings.

Main Results:

  • Magnetite undergoes a topotactic reaction during multi-electron transfer, not structural breakdown.
  • The cubic close-packed oxygen-anion framework is retained throughout the conversion process.
  • This topotactic conversion mechanism resembles intercalation.

Conclusions:

  • Multi-electron transfer in magnetite proceeds via a topotactic reaction, maintaining structural integrity.
  • This finding offers new insights for designing stable, high-capacity multi-electron transfer electrodes for advanced batteries.
  • The study highlights the potential of topotactic reactions to improve battery cyclability and rate capability.