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Yanan Xu1,2, Jianmin Zhang1,2, Dan Li1,2
1College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Abstract:
As an energy-storage system, rechargeable potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have aroused widespread attention in recent years due to their earth abundance, low standard redox potential, and high ionic conductivity. The development of high-performance electrode materials is key to optimize the battery performance and useful to improve the feasibility of PIB technology. In this sense, a minireview on alloying-type anode materials for advanced PIBs is provided, covering the potassium storage properties, reaction mechanisms, theoretical analysis, electrochemical performance, and suitable binders and electrolytes.
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