High-Performance Layered CaV<sub>4</sub>O<sub>9</sub>-MXene Composite Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries
Luan Fang,
Li Lin,
Zhuomei Wu,
Tianhao Xu,
Xuxu Wang,
Limin Chang,
Ping Nie
Affiliations
Luan Fang
Key Laboratory of Preparation and Applications of Environmental Friendly Material of the Ministry of Education & College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
Li Lin
Key Laboratory of Preparation and Applications of Environmental Friendly Material of the Ministry of Education & College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
Zhuomei Wu
Key Laboratory of Preparation and Applications of Environmental Friendly Material of the Ministry of Education & College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
Tianhao Xu
Key Laboratory of Preparation and Applications of Environmental Friendly Material of the Ministry of Education & College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
Xuxu Wang
Key Laboratory of Preparation and Applications of Environmental Friendly Material of the Ministry of Education & College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
Limin Chang
Key Laboratory of Preparation and Applications of Environmental Friendly Material of the Ministry of Education & College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
Ping Nie
Key Laboratory of Preparation and Applications of Environmental Friendly Material of the Ministry of Education & College of Chemistry, Jilin Normal University, Changchun 130103, China
Due to their reliability, affordability and high safety, rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) have garnered a lot of attention. Nevertheless, undesirable long-term cycle performance and the inadequate energy density of cathode materials impede the development of ZIBs. Herein, we report a layered CaV4O9-MXene (Ti3C2Tx) composite assembled using CaV4O9 nanosheets on Ti3C2Tx and investigate its electrochemical performance as a new cathode for ZIBs, where CaV4O9 nanosheets attached on the surface of MXene and interlamination create a layered 2D structure, efficiently improving the electrical conductivity of CaV4O9 and avoiding the stacking of MXene nanosheets. The structure also enables fast ion and electron transport. Further discussion is conducted on the effects of adding MXene in various amounts on the morphology and electrochemical properties. The composite shows an improved reversible capacity of 274.3 mA h g−1 at 0.1 A g−1, superior rate capabilities at 7 A g−1, and a high specific capacity of 107.6 mA h g−1 can be delivered after 2000 cycles at a current density of 1 A g−1. The improvement of the electrochemical performance is due to its unique layered structure, high electrical conductivity, and pseudo capacitance behavior.
