Issue 8, 2017

Recent advances in inorganic 2D materials and their applications in lithium and sodium batteries

Abstract

Two-dimensional inorganic materials, such as exfoliated graphene, have been under much research attention as of late, for their high surface-to-mass ratio and unique physical and chemical properties. Many of these properties are highly sought after in Li/Na-based batteries. In this paper, we review recent advances in inorganic 2D materials and summarize their applications as: (i) the electrode materials or additives for Li/Na-ion batteries; (ii) the scaffold or interfacial layer for lithium–metal anodes; (iii) the cathode for Li/Na–O2 batteries; and (iv) the anchoring material for lithium polysulfides for Li–S batteries. The challenges of employing 2D materials in these Li/Na-based batteries to improve performance are discussed and possible solutions are proposed.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in inorganic 2D materials and their applications in lithium and sodium batteries

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
14 11 2016
Accepted
16 1 2017
First published
16 1 2017

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017,5, 3735-3758

Recent advances in inorganic 2D materials and their applications in lithium and sodium batteries

L. Shi and T. Zhao, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2017, 5, 3735 DOI: 10.1039/C6TA09831B

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