Liu Yang, Ruotong Li, Jiqing Zhang, Tao Zou, Xuekun Sui, Hongfan Huang, Yuhui Du, Enze Zhu, Xiaohui Guan, Haihui Yu, Penggang Yin, Guangsheng Wang
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Abstract
New-type and high-quality cathodes are of immense importance for the development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Herein, a core-shell structural iron-based metal organic framework (MIL-88) derived cathode (ZnFe2O4/Fe3O4/C@NC/Mo2TiC2Tx) with admirable specific capacity, rate performance, and cycling stability has been firstly designed and prepared. The in-situ adulterated Zn and loaded Mo2TiC2Tx MXene could effectively modulate the electron distribution, facilitating the electron transfer from Fe and Zn to O atoms, which dramatically decrease the adsorption Gibbs energy for charge carriers and improve the electrical conductivity, leading to fast electrochemical kinetics. Moreover, the structural and chemical stability of the composites could be greatly improved by integrating MIL-88 derived doped carbon, polydopamine derived N-doped carbon coating, and MXene substrate. In addition, the unique core-shell and two dimensional/three dimensional hierarchical structure could provide plentiful active sites and optimize the charge storage kinetics. The synthesized electrode exhibits more excellent specific capacity of 467.9 mAh·g-1 than that of Fe3O4/C (143.5 mAh·g-1), Fe3O4/C@NC (166.4 mAh·g-1), and ZnFe2O4/Fe3O4/C@NC (225.6 mAh·g-1), as well as eminent rate performance and cycling stability. Additionally, the improved electrochemical performance and charge storage mechanisms of the cathode are revealed by characterizations, theoretical calculations, and simulations. The high-quality cathode and its designed strategy proposed in this study would promote the development and commercialization of AZIBs.
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The Journal of Colloid and Interface Science publishes original research findings on the fundamental principles of colloid and interface science, as well as innovative applications in various fields. The criteria for publication include impact, quality, novelty, and originality.
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