Recent Progress in Interlayer Engineering of Layered Materials for High-Performance Magnesium Ion Batteries.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• Energy Storage

Background:

• Layered materials offer potential for high-performance rechargeable magnesium ion batteries (RMBs) due to their unique structures.
• Weakly bonded van der Waals gaps facilitate ion accommodation, mitigating slow Mg2+ diffusion kinetics.
• Interlayer engineering is crucial for unlocking the full magnesium storage capacity of these materials.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review interlayer-engineered layered materials for RMBs.
• To analyze the impact of interlayer engineering strategies on magnesium storage kinetics.
• To highlight the advantages and principles of interlayer engineering in layered electrode materials.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on interlayer engineering strategies in layered materials for RMBs.
• Analysis of magnesium storage mechanisms in engineered electrodes.
• Discussion of kinetic improvements and electrochemical reaction principles.

Main Results:

• Interlayer engineering effectively enhances Mg2+ diffusion kinetics in layered materials.
• Various strategies optimize nanochannels, improving magnesium accommodation and storage.
• Engineered electrodes demonstrate improved electrochemical performance for RMBs.

Conclusions:

• Interlayer engineering is critical for advancing layered materials in RMBs.
• Optimizing interlayer structures provides strategic insights for developing high-performance electrodes.
• Further research into interlayer engineering will drive progress in magnesium-based battery technology.