Design of iron-based Prussian blue analogues via transition metal incorporation for aqueous Ni–Zn batteries
摘要
Nickel-zinc aqueous batteries have great potential for application in the field of advanced energy storage and conversion due to their environmental-friendliness, high safety, and ideal output voltage (~ 1.75 V). Herein, Fe-PBA, NiFe-PBA, and NiCoFe-PBA are synthesized by a facile coprecipitation strategy, and the structure of NiCoFe-PBA is optimized by modulating the doping ratios of Ni2+ and Co2+. Compared with other PBA materials, the unique crystal structure of NiCoFe-PBA-3 provides a stable framework. During the charge and discharge cycles, it provides sufficient channels for the rapid diffusion of zinc ions (Zn2+), reduces the ion diffusion resistance, and enhances the reaction kinetics. Specifically, the assembled NiCoFe-PBA-3//Zn battery exhibits the satisfactory performance in aqueous electrolyte: The maximum energy density is 0.23 mWh cm−2 and the peak power density is 16.56 mW cm−2. The presence of multiple metal centers in NiCoFe-PBA leads to an enhanced electronic conductivity. The multiple metal centers in NiCoFe-PBA, which improves its conductivity and thereby increases the overall capacity of the battery. This work provides new ideas for designing PBA materials for high-efficiency electrochemical devices.
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