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Iron-Based Fluoride Conversion Cathodes: Mechanisms, Design Strategies, and Challenges for High-Energy Lithium-Ion
Aoshuang Cheng1, Raojie Tang1, Jingchao Chai1
1Key Laboratory of Flexible Optoelectronic Materials and Technology, Ministry of Education, Jianghan University, Wuhan, P. R. China.
Chemical Record (New York, N.Y.)
|August 5, 2026
Summary
Iron-based fluorides show promise for high-energy lithium-ion batteries but face conductivity and stability issues. Strategies like nanostructuring and composites enhance their performance for practical applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Iron-based fluorides (FeF3, Fe2) are promising cathode materials for high-energy lithium-ion batteries due to high capacity, resource abundance, and low cost.
- However, their practical application is hindered by low conductivity, volume changes, complex phase transitions, and unstable interfaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review performance regulation and functionalization strategies for iron-based fluoride cathode materials.
- To analyze lithium storage mechanisms in FeF3 and FeF2 and identify challenges.
- To highlight recent advances in improving electrochemical performance through multilevel strategies.
Main Methods:
- In-depth analysis of lithium storage mechanisms in FeF3 and FeF2.
- Review of multilevel strategies including nanostructuring, microstructural design, lattice regulation, carbon composites, and interface engineering.
- Evaluation of synergistic effects of these strategies on electrochemical performance.
Main Results:
- Strategies effectively enhance charge transport, buffer mechanical stress, suppress side reactions, and stabilize interfaces.
- Nanostructuring, lattice regulation, carbon composites, and interface engineering improve cycling stability, rate capability, and reaction reversibility.
- Synergistic effects of combined strategies are crucial for optimal performance.
Conclusions:
- Iron-based fluorides can overcome their limitations through advanced material design and engineering.
- Further research is needed to address key issues for the commercialization of these materials.
- This review provides design insights for the future development of iron-based fluoride cathodes.
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