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Two-Dimensional Black Phosphorus: Preparation, Passivation and Lithium-Ion Battery Applications.
Hongda Li1, Chenpu Li1, Hao Zhao1
1Liuzhou Key Laboratory for New Energy Vehicle Power Lithium Battery, School of Electronic Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou 545006, China.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 23, 2022
Summary
Black phosphorus (BP), a 2D material, offers unique properties for optoelectronics and energy storage. This review covers BP preparation, passivation strategies, and its application in lithium-ion batteries, highlighting future directions.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Electrochemistry
Background:
- Black phosphorus (BP) is a 2D material with a direct bandgap, exhibiting unique electronic and optical properties.
- Its 2D structure offers potential in optoelectronics, biology, sensing, and information technology.
- BP's environmental instability necessitates surface modification for practical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the preparation methods of two-dimensional black phosphorus (2D BP).
- To compare different passivation technologies for enhancing BP's environmental stability.
- To summarize the applications of BP and BP-based materials in energy storage, particularly lithium-ion batteries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of BP preparation techniques.
- Analysis of various surface passivation strategies for 2D materials.
- Compilation of research on BP's role in energy storage devices.
Main Results:
- Various methods for synthesizing 2D BP are available.
- Surface passivation significantly improves BP's stability against water and oxygen.
- BP-based materials show promise for enhancing lithium-ion battery performance.
Conclusions:
- 2D BP is a promising material with diverse applications.
- Effective passivation is crucial for realizing BP's full potential.
- Further research into BP functionalization can optimize its use in energy storage.

