Issue 23, 2024

Boosted aluminum storage performance by d–p orbital modulation in zinc selenide with manganese element dopants

Abstract

Transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs) are extensively employed as cathode materials for rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) due to their high theoretical specific capacity and voltage plateau. Although promising, practical applications are hindered by challenges such as inferior structural stability, slow reaction kinetics, and inadequate electronic conductivity. Herein, Mn-ion doping engineering and g-C3N4 etched porous carbon frameworks (Mn-ZnSe@CNPC) were integrated to synergistically enhance the electrochemical properties of ZnSe. Through modulating the d- and p-band centers and regulating electronic interactions, Mn-ion doping enhances adsorption for solvent groups and reduces electron transfer energy barriers, resulting in Mn-ZnSe@CNPC cathodes with high redox activity and fast reaction kinetics. In addition, the porous carbon nanocages act as support frameworks, preventing the agglomeration of ZnSe nanoparticles and providing ample ion transport channels, thus addressing issues related to poor cyclability and slow electrochemical kinetics in RABs. Benefiting from the d–p orbital modulation strategy and structural advantages, the tailored Mn-ZnSe@CNPC cathode exhibits boosted electrochemical performance and excellent stability.

Graphical abstract: Boosted aluminum storage performance by d–p orbital modulation in zinc selenide with manganese element dopants

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
30 Aug 2024
Accepted
23 Oct 2024
First published
24 Oct 2024

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024,11, 8535-8546

Boosted aluminum storage performance by d–p orbital modulation in zinc selenide with manganese element dopants

H. Wang, R. Kang, B. Zhang, X. Zhang, G. Chen, Y. Du and J. Zhang, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11, 8535 DOI: 10.1039/D4QI02173H

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