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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

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  • Potassium batteries offer a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to potassium's abundance.
  • Key challenges for potassium metal batteries include safety concerns and limited cycle life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a safe and high-performance ionic liquid electrolyte for potassium secondary batteries.
  • To overcome the bottlenecks of safety and cycle life in potassium metal batteries.

Main Methods:

  • An ionic liquid electrolyte composed of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride/AlCl3/KCl/potassium bis(fluorosulfonyl) imide was synthesized.
  • A 3.6-V potassium battery utilizing a K anode and Prussian blue/reduced graphene oxide cathode was assembled and tested.
  • Electrochemical performance, including energy density, power density, and cycling stability, was evaluated.

Main Results:

  • The ionic liquid electrolyte is nonflammable and possesses high ionic conductivity (13.1 mS cm⁻¹).
  • The battery achieved high energy (381 W kg⁻¹) and power density (1,350 W kg⁻¹).
  • Exceptional cycling stability was demonstrated over 820 cycles with ~89% capacity retention and ~99.9% Coulombic efficiency, even at 60 °C.

Conclusions:

  • The developed ionic liquid electrolyte significantly enhances the safety and performance of potassium secondary batteries.
  • Robust K, Al, F, and Cl-containing interphases formed on the electrode surfaces are crucial for the superior cycling stability.
  • This work paves the way for practical and sustainable potassium metal battery applications.