Transition Metal Nitrides in Lithium‐ and Sodium‐Ion Batteries: Recent Progress and Perspectives

Abstract

The ever‐growing market of energy storage devices in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and smart grids has attracted extensive investigation on lithium‐ and sodium‐ion batteries in the past few years. Lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the most commercially used energy storage devices in various occasions, while sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) are expected to complement LIBs in large‐scale applications. To meet the rapid increase on the energy density of batteries, it is imperative to explore new electrode materials for rechargeable LIBs and SIBs. In the past few years, transition metal nitrides (TMNs) have been considered as promising anode materials for both LIBs and SIBs due to their much higher electronic conductivity and relatively lower conversion reaction potential. Moreover, TMNs are also the optimum compositing materials to enhance the performance of general anode material. In this paper, the design approach, synthesis routine, and the latest advances in the development of TMNs and TMN‐based hybrid materials served as anode for LIBs or SIBs are summarized. Also, challenges and perspectives in the future of TMNs‐related materials are also discussed.

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“…Among many energy storage technologies, lithium-ion batteries have become one of the most critical energy storage technologies due to their high energy density [1], long cycle life [2], no memory effect, small selfdischarge (monthly discharge rate less than 12%), high operating voltage (up to 3.6 V or more), and environmental friendliness [3]. Lithium-ion batteries have been widely used in large-scale energy storage and electronic communication devices [4][5][6]. However, the limited lithium resources on earth have led to relatively high manufacturing costs for lithium-ion batteries.…”

TiO2-Coated MoO3 Nanorods for Lithium/Sodium-Ion Storage

“…14,15 In particular, molybdenum trioxide (MoO 3 ) has attracted attention as a promising candidate for addressing the issues associated with conventional anode materials in LIBs/SIBs. 16,17 The layered arrangement of MoO 3 , comprised of MoO 6 octahedra linked by shared oxygen atoms, endows it with notable theoretical capacity, impressive cycle stability, and affordability. MoO 3 has been crafted into various nanoscale shapes, including nanowires, 18 nanobelts, 19,20 nanorods, 21 hollow nanospheres, 22 nanosheets, and thin films, 23 utilizing diverse techniques like thermal evaporation, hydrothermal synthesis, and sol−gel synthesis.…”

“…The unique properties of transition-metal oxides (TMOs) have led to their consideration as prospective anode materials in LIBs/SIBs. − Among the TMOs, molybdenum-based materials have diverse structural compositions and exceptional electrochemical properties, making them versatile for various applications. , In particular, molybdenum trioxide (MoO 3 ) has attracted attention as a promising candidate for addressing the issues associated with conventional anode materials in LIBs/SIBs. , The layered arrangement of MoO 3 , comprised of MoO 6 octahedra linked by shared oxygen atoms, endows it with notable theoretical capacity, impressive cycle stability, and affordability. MoO 3 has been crafted into various nanoscale shapes, including nanowires, nanobelts, , nanorods, hollow nanospheres, nanosheets, and thin films, utilizing diverse techniques like thermal evaporation, hydrothermal synthesis, and sol–gel synthesis.…”

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“…To address these issues, 2D materials (e.g., graphene, [13] nitrides, [14] layered transition metal oxides, [15] and transition metal dichalcogenides. [16] ) have been employed to improve the structural stability, electronic conductivity, and chemical properties.…”