Multistaged discharge constructing heterostructure with enhanced solid-solution behavior for long-life lithium-oxygen batteries

Shu-Mao Xu, Xiao Liang, Xue-Yan Wu, Shen-Long Zhao, Jun Chen (), Kai-Xue Wang () and Jie-Sheng Chen ()
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Shu-Mao Xu: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Xiao Liang: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Xue-Yan Wu: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shen-Long Zhao: University of California
Jun Chen: University of California
Kai-Xue Wang: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Jie-Sheng Chen: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Nature Communications, 2019, vol. 10, issue 1, 1-10

Abstract: Abstract Inferior charge transport in insulating and bulk discharge products is one of the main factors resulting in poor cycling stability of lithium–oxygen batteries with high overpotential and large capacity decay. Here we report a two-step oxygen reduction approach by pre-depositing a potassium carbonate layer on the cathode surface in a potassium–oxygen battery to direct the growth of defective film-like discharge products in the successive cycling of lithium–oxygen batteries. The formation of defective film with improved charge transport and large contact area with a catalyst plays a critical role in the facile decomposition of discharge products and the sustained stability of the battery. Multistaged discharge constructing lithium peroxide-based heterostructure with band discontinuities and a relatively low lithium diffusion barrier may be responsible for the growth of defective film-like discharge products. This strategy offers a promising route for future development of cathode catalysts that can be used to extend the cycling life of lithium–oxygen batteries.

Date: 2019
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