High-volumetric-capacity WSe2 Anode for Potassium-ion Batteries

CHEN Ming, ZHAO Jun-Mei and SUN Chuan-Fu*

Chin. J. Struct. Chem. 2021, 40, 926-932  DOI: 10.14102/j.cnki.0254-5861.2011-3106

July 15, 2021

tungsten selenide, potassium-ion batteries, high volumetric capacity, conversion reaction

ABSTRACT

Exploring high-capacity electrode materials is critical for the development of K-ion batteries. In this work, we report a layered-structured tungsten selenide (WSe2) anode, which not only delivers an ultrahigh volumetric capacity of 1772.8 Ah/L (or 188.4 mAh/g) at a current density of 5 mA/g but also exhibits good rate capability (72 mAh/g at 200 mA/g) and cycling stability (83.14% capacity retention over 100 cycles at 100 mA/g). We have also revealed the underlying reaction mechanism through ex situ X-ray powder diffraction. Furthermore, proof-of-concept full-cell batteries comprising of WSe2 anodes and Prussian Blue cathodes are capable of delivering an energy density of 135.2 Wh/kgcathode+anode. This work highlights the potential of WSe2 as a promising high-volumetric-capacity anode material for rechargeable potassium-ion batteries.

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