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High-entropy anode materials show optimized properties below a critical entropy value, where entropy stabilization dominates. Above this threshold, element synergy emerges, enhancing lithium-ion capacitor performance and stability.

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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • High-entropy materials (HEMs) offer significant potential across various applications.
  • The performance of HEMs is influenced by both entropy stabilization and element synergy effects.
  • A persistent debate exists regarding the dominant effect in HEMs: entropy stabilization versus element synergy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interplay between entropy stabilization and element synergy in high-entropy anode materials.
  • To propose and validate the concept of a critical high entropy value (CEA) for optimizing material properties.
  • To design high-entropy anode materials for advanced lithium-ion capacitors (LICs).

Main Methods:

  • Designed high-entropy anode materials with configurational entropy values ranging from 1.09 to 1.61 R.
  • Investigated material property optimization in relation to entropy values and the proposed CEA (1.5 R).
  • Fabricated lithium-ion capacitors by assembling the designed anode with an activated carbon cathode.

Main Results:

  • Material properties optimized significantly as entropy increased below the CEA (1.5 R).
  • Above the CEA, element synergy effects emerged due to diminishing entropy stabilization, leading to excellent electrochemical performance.
  • LICs assembled with these anodes achieved high energy density (193 Wh kg⁻¹) and power density (10 kW kg⁻¹).
  • Materials with high entropy (1.6 R) exhibited reversible lithium storage, enhanced mechanical properties, and a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI).

Conclusions:

  • A critical high entropy value (CEA) concept was established, guiding the design of high-performance HEMs.
  • The study elucidates the transition from entropy stabilization dominance to element synergy emergence in HEMs.
  • These findings provide extensive implications for designing and fabricating superior high-entropy materials for energy storage applications.