Two-Dimensional TiO<sub>2</sub>/TiS<sub>2</sub> Hybrid Nanosheet Anodes for High-Rate Sodium-Ion Batteries
Zahra Bayhan, Gang Huang, Jian Yin, Xiangming Xu, Yongjiu Lei, Zhixiong Liu, Husam N. Alshareef
Abstract
The sodium-ion battery (NIB) is promising for next-generation energy storage systems. One promising anode material is titanium dioxide (TiO2). However, the sluggish sodiation/desodiation kinetics of TiO2 hinders its application in NIBs. Herein, we converted TiO2 into a two-dimensional (2D) TiO2/TiS2 hybrid to improve its sodium storage capability. The 2D TiO2/TiS2 hybrid nanosheet electrode provides high kinetics and excellent cycling performance for sodium-ion storage. This work provides a promising strategy to develop 2D hybrid nanomaterials for high-performance sodium storage devices.
Topics & Concepts
NanosheetAnodeMaterials scienceSodium-ion batteryEnergy storageBattery (electricity)SodiumNanomaterialsKineticsIonElectrodeTitaniumNanotechnologyChemical engineeringChemistryMetallurgyFaraday efficiencyEngineeringPhysical chemistryPower (physics)PhysicsQuantum mechanicsOrganic chemistryAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesMXene and MAX Phase Materials