Strain engineering of two-dimensional multilayered heterostructures for beyond-lithium-based rechargeable batteries

Pan Xiong, Fan Zhang, Xiuyun Zhang, Shijian Wang, Hao Liu, Bing Sun, Jinqiang Zhang, Yi Sun, Renzhi Ma, Yoshio Bando, Cuifeng Zhou, Zongwen Liu, Takayoshi Sasaki () and Guoxiu Wang ()
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Pan Xiong: University of Technology
Fan Zhang: University of Technology
Xiuyun Zhang: Yangzhou University
Shijian Wang: University of Technology
Hao Liu: University of Technology
Bing Sun: University of Technology
Jinqiang Zhang: University of Technology
Yi Sun: Yangzhou University
Renzhi Ma: International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Yoshio Bando: International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Cuifeng Zhou: The University of Sydney
Zongwen Liu: The University of Sydney
Takayoshi Sasaki: International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Guoxiu Wang: University of Technology

Nature Communications, 2020, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-12

Abstract: Abstract Beyond-lithium-ion batteries are promising candidates for high-energy-density, low-cost and large-scale energy storage applications. However, the main challenge lies in the development of suitable electrode materials. Here, we demonstrate a new type of zero-strain cathode for reversible intercalation of beyond-Li+ ions (Na+, K+, Zn2+, Al3+) through interface strain engineering of a 2D multilayered VOPO4-graphene heterostructure. In-situ characterization and theoretical calculations reveal a reversible intercalation mechanism of cations in the 2D multilayered heterostructure with a negligible volume change. When applied as cathodes in K+-ion batteries, we achieve a high specific capacity of 160 mA h g−1 and a large energy density of ~570 W h kg−1, presenting the best reported performance to date. Moreover, the as-prepared 2D multilayered heterostructure can also be extended as cathodes for high-performance Na+, Zn2+, and Al3+-ion batteries. This work heralds a promising strategy to utilize strain engineering of 2D materials for advanced energy storage applications.

Date: 2020
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