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Balancing Power and Stability: A Comparative Study of Oxide and Sulfide Anodes for Next-Generation Energy Storage
Taniya Banerjee1,2, Rajen Kundu1,2
1Analytical and Applied Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur 831007, India.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|June 4, 2026
Summary
Transition-metal oxides and sulfides are promising anode materials for next-generation batteries. This review compares their performance and structural engineering strategies for improved energy storage.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Growing demand for advanced energy storage systems fuels battery development.
- Transition-metal oxides (TMOs) and sulfides (TMSs) show potential as battery anode materials.
- Both TMOs and TMSs have distinct advantages and limitations for battery applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively compare TMOs and TMSs for battery anodes.
- To review synthesis strategies and cycling-induced structural changes.
- To highlight advanced engineering techniques for overcoming material limitations.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of electrochemical performance data.
- Review of synthesis methods for TMOs and TMSs.
- Examination of structural evolution during battery cycling.
Main Results:
- TMOs offer robustness but suffer from poor conductivity.
- TMSs provide high conductivity and energy density but face stability issues.
- Structural engineering, including high-entropy strategies and defect modulation, can mitigate limitations.
Conclusions:
- Advanced structural engineering is crucial for optimizing TMO and TMS anodes.
- Further research into green synthesis is needed for sustainable battery development.
- Tailored oxide and sulfide anodes are key for high-performance lithium- and sodium-ion batteries.
Keywords:
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