Electroless deposition of Ni<sub>3</sub>P–Ni arrays on 3-D nickel foam as a high performance anode for lithium-ion batteries

Liu, Shuai; Feng, Jinkui; Bian, Xiufang; Liu, Jie; Xu, Hui

doi:10.1039/c5ra08926c

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“…However, the commercial application of MP anodes is hindered by their large volume changes upon Li insertion and extraction that result in particle pulverization and rapid capacity fading [12]. So far, various binary MPs such as MnP4, FePx, CoP3, Cu3P, NiP2, SnP0.94, and Sn4P3 have been fabricated via high-temperature solid-state synthesis, ball milling, solution-phase techniques, and other traditional time-consuming and high-cost stepwise methods [7,9,[12][13][14][15][16][17][18], which often require extreme operating conditions incompatible with practical applications.…”

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Superior Li storage anode based on novel Fe-Sn-P alloy prepared by electroplating

Zheng

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2017

Electrochimica Acta

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Novel ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys prepared by simple single-step electrodeposition are investigated as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries. The Fe 51 Sn 38 P 11 electrode, in particular, shows outstanding Li-storage properties, with initial specific discharge/charge capacities of 857.8 and 655 mA h g ¿1 , respectively. The reversible capacity remains stable at 427 mA h g ¿1 , even after 90 cycles, corresponding to a coulombic efficiency of 96% and a capacity retention of 65%. The cauliflower-like morphology of the above anode is well preserved after 90 cycles, suggesting that this alloy could significantly mitigate the electrode volume expansion by exerting a positive multiphase synergistic effect. The superior electrochemical performance of the ternary Fe-Sn-P alloys confirmed its potential as an alternative Li-ion storage anode; the large-scale suitability of the developed electroplating method provides an additional advantage.

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Superior Li storage anode based on novel Fe-Sn-P alloy prepared by electroplating

Zheng

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2017

Electrochimica Acta

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“…Such bicontinuous conductive scaffold enables optimization to match the characteristic kinetics of a given battery chemistry. Except for using metal NAAs as current collector (Ti, Cu, Ni, Fe, Co, and Al), the conductive scaffold concept has been applied to many materials by using CNTs as current collector . In both cases, the weight ratio between the current collector and active material needs to be carefully balanced because the energy density of the cell could be largely influenced if the current collector either is electrochemically inactive (e.g., metal or alloy) or has considerably lower ion storage capacity comparing to the active material.…”

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Nanoarchitectured Array Electrodes for Rechargeable Lithium‐ and Sodium‐Ion Batteries

Zhou

Lei

2016

Advanced Energy Materials

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Among the various available EES technologies, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are certainly a contender because of the much higher energy stored per unit weight or volume compared to other conventional batteries (lead-acid, nickel-hydride, redoxfl ow, and high-temperature batteries). The higher energy density comes from the higher cell voltage (3-5 V, Figure 1 ) due to the use of non-aqueous electrolytes along with higher capacity values (up to 4000 mAh g −1 ) compared to aqueous electrolyte-based battery systems (< 2 V). [ 2,3 ] Since the fi rst commercial launch by Sony, LIBs have conquered the market of portable electronics during the past two decades. They are now being intensively pursued for transportation applications, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and electric vehicles (EV). The representative EV model is Model S (Tesla Motor) that employs LIBs to realize all-wheel drive with dual motors, reaching a maximum driving range of 270 miles and possessing an environment-friendly feature of zero emissions. LIBs are also being seriously considered for the effi cient storage and utilization of intermittent renewable energies due to the rising demands for power storage units that supplement irregular power generation and consumption patterns, and also realize the future power network system, such as the Smart Grid. LIBs with good capabilities and rapid response properties are appropriate for smoothing short time power variations through frequency regulation. [ 4 ] The market is at its initial stage and worth approximately 2 billion dollars, but is expected to grow explosively up to 35 billion dollars by 2020 with an expansion of renewable energy supplies and the Smart Grid system. [ 5 ] However, concerns over potentially rising costs and the availability of global lithium resources have been arisen because of the fact that most easily accessible lithium reserves are in remote or politically sensitive areas. [6][7][8] The foreseeable price rise of lithium compounds will make EES technologies based on LIBs less affordable. Recently, rapidly growing attention has shifted to sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to the cost effectiveness and geographical distribution of sodium. Theoretically speaking, SIBs may not reach the energy density of that of LIBs because Na is three times heavier than Li. But given its suitable potential of −2.71 V (vs SHE), which is only 0.3 V more positive than that of Li, there is only a small energy penalty to pay, meaning that SIBs could fi nd their more suitable application in the presence of a large grid support where the operational cost Rechargeable ion batteries have contributed immensely to shaping the modern world and been seriously considered for the effi cient storage and utilization of intermittent renewable energies. To fulfi ll their potential in the future market, superior battery performance of high capacity, great rate capability, and long lifespan is undoubtedly required. In the past decade, along with discovering new electrode mat...

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“…revealed that the Cu 3 P nanowire anode have the average capacity attenuation drop of only 0.12 % cycle −1 . Therefore, these materials show higher specific capacities and lower capacity attenuation through combining with carbon materials and fabricating nanostructure …”

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“…Therefore, these materials show higher specific capacities and lower capacity attenuation through combining with carbon materials and fabricating nanostructure. [13][14][15][16][17] Recently, mechanical ball milling has been widely applied to synthesis of numerous metal phosphide, such as CoP, [18] SiP 2 , [19] FeP 4 . [20] However, because of high energy consumption, low purity phase and uncontrolled distribution of particles, mechanical ball milling is unable to meet the growing electronics market demand.…”

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Ni₂P Nanoflake Array/Three Dimensional Graphene Architecture as Integrated Free‐Standing Anode for Boosting the Sodiation Capability and Stability

Wang

Zhao

et al. 2018

ChemElectroChem

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Research on transition‐metal phosphides for sodium‐ion battery anodes has received increasing attention owing to their high theoretically specific capacity. Unfortunately, the high volume expansion limits their further applications. Herein, a nanoflakes array Ni2P/three‐dimensional graphene in‐situ grown on Ni foam (Ni2P/3DG) is designed as free‐standing anode material. The structure characterization indicated that the Ni2P nanoflakes were combined with 3DG uniformly. The ultrasmall particle size and uniform distribution of the Ni2P/3DG particles plays a major role for the excellent reversible capacity (402.6 mAh g−1 at 200 mA g−1 over 100 cycles), remarkable rate capability (273.3 mAh g−1 at 1000 mA g−1, the capacity return to 603.6 mAh g−1 at 50 mA g−1) and high initial coulombic efficiency (about 88.28 %). Moreover, the Ni2P/3DG showed low volume expansion (166.9 %) and no obvious sharp dendrite growth after 200 cycles. The enhanced electrochemical performance is ascribed to the synergistic effect between 3DG and Ni2P. The nanoflake array can buffer the volume expansion and shorten the Na+ diffusion path. 3DG provides a conductive channel for charge transfer. The storage mechanism is related to a diffusion‐controlled process and capacitive behavior. Additionally, the Ni2P/3DG also reduces dendritic problems, improving safety and stability and has a great potential for Na‐storage.

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Electroless deposition of Ni₃P–Ni arrays on 3-D nickel foam as a high performance anode for lithium-ion batteries

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Superior Li storage anode based on novel Fe-Sn-P alloy prepared by electroplating

Superior Li storage anode based on novel Fe-Sn-P alloy prepared by electroplating

Nanoarchitectured Array Electrodes for Rechargeable Lithium‐ and Sodium‐Ion Batteries

Ni₂P Nanoflake Array/Three Dimensional Graphene Architecture as Integrated Free‐Standing Anode for Boosting the Sodiation Capability and Stability

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Electroless deposition of Ni3P–Ni arrays on 3-D nickel foam as a high performance anode for lithium-ion batteries

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Superior Li storage anode based on novel Fe-Sn-P alloy prepared by electroplating

Superior Li storage anode based on novel Fe-Sn-P alloy prepared by electroplating

Nanoarchitectured Array Electrodes for Rechargeable Lithium‐ and Sodium‐Ion Batteries

Ni2P Nanoflake Array/Three Dimensional Graphene Architecture as Integrated Free‐Standing Anode for Boosting the Sodiation Capability and Stability

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Electroless deposition of Ni₃P–Ni arrays on 3-D nickel foam as a high performance anode for lithium-ion batteries

Ni₂P Nanoflake Array/Three Dimensional Graphene Architecture as Integrated Free‐Standing Anode for Boosting the Sodiation Capability and Stability