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Electrospun carbon-based nanomaterials for next-generation potassium batteries
Junxiong Wu1, Jiabo He1, Manxi Wang1
1College of Environmental and Resource Sciences and College of Carbon Neutral Modern Industry, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350000, Fujian, China. chenxch29@126.com.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|February 1, 2023
Summary
Electrospun carbon nanofiber (CNF) nanomaterials offer promising solutions for rechargeable potassium batteries, addressing challenges like sluggish kinetics and structural instability for efficient energy storage.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Rechargeable potassium (K) batteries are crucial for affordable, large-scale energy storage due to their low cost and high energy potential.
- Challenges in K-ion batteries include sluggish kinetics and volume variations caused by the large K-ion size, hindering electrode material performance and structural integrity.
- Developing suitable hosts for reversible K-ion and K-metal accommodation is essential for advancing K battery technology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in electrospun carbon nanofiber (CNF)-based nanomaterials for various rechargeable K battery applications.
- To discuss fabrication methods, structural modifications, and electrochemical performance of these CNF materials.
- To provide insights for designing next-generation electrospun electrodes for K batteries.
Main Methods:
- Electrospinning technique for fabricating carbon nanofiber (CNF) based nanomaterials.
- Structural characterization and electrochemical testing of CNF materials in K-ion, K metal, and K-chalcogen batteries.
- Analysis of material properties such as porosity, conductivity, and surface area.
Main Results:
- Electrospun CNF materials demonstrate tunable structures, hierarchical pores, high conductivity, and large surface areas, beneficial for K-ion accommodation.
- These materials exhibit promising electrochemical performance in various K battery configurations, including K-ion, K metal, and K-chalcogen batteries.
- The flexibility and designability of electrospun CNFs contribute to improved cycling stability and utilization of active materials.
Conclusions:
- Electrospun CNF-based nanomaterials are highly suitable hosts for rechargeable K batteries, mitigating issues associated with K-ion size and reactivity.
- The rational design and fabrication of these nanomaterials are key to enhancing electrochemical performance and cycle life.
- This review offers valuable guidelines for developing advanced electrospun electrodes for next-generation potassium energy storage systems.
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