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Phosphorus/Phosphide-Based Materials for Alkali Metal-Ion Batteries.
Fangzheng Chen1, Jie Xu1,2, Shanying Wang1
1Low-Carbon New Materials Research Center, Low-Carbon Research Institute, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Maanshan, 243002, China.
Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
|April 9, 2022
Summary
Phosphorus and phosphide materials show promise for alkali metal-ion batteries (AIBs) but face conductivity and expansion issues. This review details solutions and future directions for these advanced battery materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Phosphorus and phosphide materials offer low cost and unique properties for alkali metal-ion batteries (AIBs).
- Key challenges include poor electrical conductivity and significant volume expansion during battery operation.
- Addressing these limitations is crucial for practical AIB applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize recent advancements in phosphorus- and phosphide-based AIBs.
- To discuss and predict the working principles of various AIBs.
- To provide guidance for future design and application of these battery materials.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of phosphorus- and phosphide-based AIBs.
- Analysis of design concepts, construction approaches, and engineering strategies.
- Discussion of electrochemical performance and working principles.
Main Results:
- Identified solutions to overcome conductivity and volume expansion challenges.
- Detailed analysis of representative works and their electrochemical results.
- Overview of current challenges and future research perspectives.
Conclusions:
- Phosphorus and phosphide materials are promising for AIB anodes.
- Overcoming conductivity and volume expansion is key to practical application.
- Further research is needed for optimized design and real-world AIB deployment.
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