Article Title

Phosphorus and phosphide nanomaterials for sodium-ion batteries

Authors

Qingbing Xia, Key Laboratory of Organic Polymer Photoelectric Materials, School of Science, Xijing University, Xian 710123, China Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
Weijie Li, Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
Zongcheng Miao, Key Laboratory of Organic Polymer Photoelectric Materials, School of Science, Xijing University, Xian 710123, China
Shulei Chou, Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia
Huakun Liu, Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, North Wollongong, NSW 2500, Australia

Keywords

sodium-ion batteries, anodes, nanostructure, phosphorus, phosphides

Abstract

ABSTRACT Sodium-ion batteries have received remarkable attention as next-generation high-performance electrochemical energy storage devices because of their cost effectiveness and the broad geographical distribution of sodium. As a critical component of sodium-ion batteries, anode materials, especially nanostructured anodes, have a significant effect on the electrochemical performance of sodium-ion batteries. Recent research indicates that phosphorus and metal phosphides show great promise as anode candidates for sodium-ion batteries because of their low cost and relatively high theoretical gravimetric and volumetric specific capacities. In this review, we systematically summarize recent research progress on state-of-the-art nanostructured phosphorus and phosphides, including the synthetic strategies, Na-storage mechanisms, and the relationship between the nanostructure and electrochemical performance. Moreover, we present an overview of future challenges and opportunities based on current developments.

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-017-1671-7

Publisher

Tsinghua University Press

Recommended Citation

Qingbing Xia,Weijie Li,Zongcheng Miao,Shulei Chou,Huakun Liu, Phosphorus and phosphide nanomaterials for sodium-ion batteries. NanoRes.2017, 10(12): 4055–4081