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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Shen, Wei‐Wen
• Hsieh, Yi‐Yen
• Yang, Yi‐Chun
• Hsiao, Kai‐Yuan
• Lu, Ming‐Yen
• Chou, Chi Wei
• Tuan, Hsing‐Yu

Titel

Thermodynamic Origin‐Based In Situ Electrochemical Construction of Reversible p‐n Heterojunctions for Optimal Stability in Potassium Ion Storage

Ist Teil von

• Advanced science, 2024-05, Vol.11 (19), p.e2308582-n/a

Ort / Verlag

Germany: John Wiley & Sons, Inc

Erscheinungsjahr

2024

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Quelle

Wiley Online Library

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Heterojunctions in electrode materials offer diverse improvements during the cycling process of energy storage devices, such as volume change buffering, accelerated ion/electron transfer, and better electrode structure integrity, however, obtaining optimal heterostructures with nanoscale domains remains challenging within constrained materials. A novel in situ electrochemical method is introduced to develop a reversible CuSe/PSe p‐n heterojunction (CPS‐h) from Cu3PSe4 as starting material, targeting maximum stability in potassium ion storage. The CPS‐h formation is thermodynamically favorable, characterized by its superior reversibility, minimized diffusion barriers, and enhanced conversion post K+ interaction. Within CPS‐h, the synergy of the intrinsic electric field and P‐Se bonds enhance electrode stability, effectively countering the Se shuttling phenomenon. The specific orientation between CuSe and PSe leads to a 35° lattice mismatch generates large space at the interface, promoting efficient K ion migration. The Mott‐Schottky analysis validates the consistent reversibility of CPS‐h, underlining its electrochemical reliability. Notably, CPS‐h demonstrates a negligible 0.005% capacity reduction over 10,000 half‐cell cycles and remains stable through 2,000 and 4,000 cycles in full cells and hybrid capacitors, respectively. This study emphasizes the pivotal role of electrochemical dynamics in formulating highly stable p‐n heterojunctions, representing a significant advancement in potassium‐ion battery (PIB) electrode engineering. An electrochemical method is presented for creating a stable, reversible CuSe/PSe (CPS‐h) p‐n heterojunction from Cu3PSe4. This approach ensures thermodynamic favorability of CPS‐h, leading to enhanced potassium‐ion storage stability, reduced diffusion barriers, and improved conversion efficiency. Emphasizing the importance of electrochemical processes, this advancement represents a significant step forward in the development of potassium‐ion battery electrodes.