Exploring high-capacity electrode materials is critical for the
development of K-ion batteries. In this work, we report a layered-structured tungsten selenide (WSe
2) 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 WSe
2 anodes and Prussian
Blue cathodes are capable of delivering an energy density of 135.2 Wh/kg
cathode+anode.
This work highlights the potential of WSe
2 as a promising
high-volumetric-capacity anode material for rechargeable potassium-ion
batteries.