Issue 48, 2022

Constructing FePSe3–FeSe2 heterojunctions uniformly in a Ketjen black carbon matrix for superior potassium ion batteries

Abstract

Layered heterostructures have gained significant attention as potential platforms for energy storage because of their unique electronic and interfacial characteristics. Engineering heterojunctions in a rational, efficient, and effective manner is critical to well-defined battery systems. Herein, FePSe3–FeSe2 heterojunctions uniformly dispersed in a Ketjen black carbon matrix (FePSe3–FeSe2/C) were prepared by a one-step phosphorization–selenization method. The conductive carbon matrix can prevent the aggregation of FePSe3–FeSe2 hexagonal nanoplatelets. Moreover, theoretical calculations demonstrate that FePSe3–FeSe2 heterostructures with a strong asymmetric electric field can facilitate K+ intercalation. Notably, FePSe3–FeSe2/C with rich active sites would undergo negative fading, which results in a capacity increase upon cycling. As an anode for potassium ion batteries (PIBs), FePSe3–FeSe2/C can deliver high capacities of 352 mA h g−1 at 0.1 A g−1 after 100 cycles and 224 mA h g−1 at 1.0 A g−1 after 3700 cycles. The strategy of fabricating FePSe3–FeSe2 heterojunctions can be extended to other metal phosphorus trichalcogenides to improve their performance in energy storage. Furthermore, the obtained results provide important insights into hetero-nanostructure design toward fast reaction kinetics for PIBs.

Graphical abstract: Constructing FePSe3–FeSe2 heterojunctions uniformly in a Ketjen black carbon matrix for superior potassium ion batteries

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
21 Sep 2022
Accepted
13 Nov 2022
First published
14 Nov 2022

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022,10, 25671-25682

Constructing FePSe3–FeSe2 heterojunctions uniformly in a Ketjen black carbon matrix for superior potassium ion batteries

B. Chen, X. Lu, H. Zhong, P. Huang, Y. Wu, S. Xu, K. Du and X. Wu, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022, 10, 25671 DOI: 10.1039/D2TA07426E

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