Exploring the enhanced anode performance of BN/TiS2 heterostructures for Li/Na/K-ion batteries via first-principles calculations

Abstract

As electric vehicles and portable electronics advance, the demand for high-performance batteries is surging. This study delves into BN/TiS2 heterostructures as potential anode materials for Li/Na/K ion batteries through first-principles calculations. Density functional theory (DFT) was used to optimize the geometric structure of the BN/TiS2 heterostructure, calculate its electronic band structure, and analyze the adsorption behavior of Li/Na/K ions. The climbing-image nudged elastic band (CI-NEB) method was used to determine the diffusion pathways and energy barriers of these ions within the heterostructure. Additionally, the open-circuit voltage (OCV) and theoretical capacity of the heterostructure for Li, Na, and K ions were calculated. BN/TiS2 has a unique electronic structure and metallic properties. It provides multiple binding sites for Li/Na/K ions with low diffusion barriers and moderate capacity. It shows great potential as an anode material for Li/Na/K-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the enhanced anode performance of BN/TiS2 heterostructures for Li/Na/K-ion batteries via first-principles calculations

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
12 Jun 2025
Accepted
18 Jun 2025
First published
16 Jul 2025

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2025, Advance Article

Exploring the enhanced anode performance of BN/TiS2 heterostructures for Li/Na/K-ion batteries via first-principles calculations

Q. Wang, X. Wei, M. Li, Y. Zhang, Y. Yang, J. Liu, Y. Tian, Z. Li, S. Wei and L. Duan, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2025, Advance Article , DOI: 10.1039/D5CP02237A

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