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Developing advanced electrolytes for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) is key. A new weakly solvating electrolyte creates a robust, inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interface (SEI) on graphite anodes, enhancing battery performance and stability.

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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Graphite is a promising, low-cost anode for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs).
  • A stable inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interface (SEI) is crucial for PIBs' performance.
  • Conventional electrolytes form thick, organic SEIs, hindering ion intercalation and battery efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To engineer a superior SEI layer for graphite anodes in PIBs.
  • To improve the electrochemical performance and cycle stability of PIBs.
  • To explore the impact of electrolyte solvation structure on SEI formation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a weakly solvating electrolyte to modify cation solvation sheath structures.
  • Investigated SEI composition and morphology through electrochemical analysis.
  • Assembled and tested a full potassium-ion battery (PTCDA//Graphite) device.

Main Results:

  • The weakly solvating electrolyte promoted the formation of a uniform, inorganic-rich SEI with enhanced mechanical properties.
  • Achieved a high reversible capacity of 269 mAh g⁻¹ at the graphite anode.
  • Demonstrated stable potassium metal plating/stripping (96.5%) and superior cycle stability in the full battery.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing cation solvation sheath structures is a viable strategy for high-performance PIBs.
  • Weakly solvating electrolytes enable the formation of robust SEIs, crucial for advanced battery technologies.
  • This approach offers a promising pathway for developing next-generation energy storage solutions.