High-Conductive Multilayer TiOX-Ti3C2TX Electrocatalyst for Longevous Metal-Oxygen Battery under a High Rate

Autor: Zhihui Sun, Shuai Zhao, Jixiong Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Batteries, Vol 9, Iss 4, p 205 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2313-0105
DOI: 10.3390/batteries9040205
Popis: Metal-oxygen batteries (especially Li-O2 battery) with ultrahigh theoretical energy density are of great promise for long-range vehicle electrification. However, the limited enduring stability and low-rate property further restricted the large-scale commercial application of metal-oxygen batteries. We firstly report the fabrication of a TiOX@Ti3C2TX with multilayer structure and its utilization as cathode for Li-O2 batteries. The TiOX protective layer was fabricated in situ to directly optimize surface properties of Ti3C2TX, as well as to strengthen surface active functional groups. The initial discharge capacity of as-prepared TiOX@Ti3C2TX cathode reaches 7100 mAh g−1 at 2500 mA g−1, as well as delivers impressive cycling stability (>100 cycles) at 2500 mA g−1. Experimental analysis reveals that the in situ TiOX protective layer enhanced active functional-groups and the improved complete decomposition of discharge products Li2O2 are three critical factors for promoting the electrochemical performance of LOBs. This work exhibits a new insight into the design of MXene electrocatalysts for metal-oxygen batteries.
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