Metal-Ion Intercalation Mechanisms in Vanadium Pentoxide and Its New Perspectives
Ricardo Alcántara,
Pedro Lavela,
Kristina Edström,
Maximilian Fichtner,
Top Khac Le,
Christina Floraki,
Dimitris Aivaliotis,
Dimitra Vernardou
Affiliations
Ricardo Alcántara
Departamento de Química Inorgánica e Ingeniería Química, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQEMA), Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Marie Curie, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
Pedro Lavela
Departamento de Química Inorgánica e Ingeniería Química, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQEMA), Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Marie Curie, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
Kristina Edström
Department of Chemistry—Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, SE-751 21 Uppsala, Sweden
Maximilian Fichtner
Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
Top Khac Le
Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
Christina Floraki
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece
Dimitris Aivaliotis
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece
Dimitra Vernardou
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece
The investigation into intercalation mechanisms in vanadium pentoxide has garnered significant attention within the realm of research, primarily propelled by its remarkable theoretical capacity for energy storage. This comprehensive review delves into the latest advancements that have enriched our understanding of these intricate mechanisms. Notwithstanding its exceptional storage capacity, the compound grapples with challenges arising from inherent structural instability. Researchers are actively exploring avenues for improving electrodes, with a focus on innovative structures and the meticulous fine-tuning of particle properties. Within the scope of this review, we engage in a detailed discussion on the mechanistic intricacies involved in ion intercalation within the framework of vanadium pentoxide. Additionally, we explore recent breakthroughs in understanding its intercalation properties, aiming to refine the material’s structure and morphology. These refinements are anticipated to pave the way for significantly enhanced performance in various energy storage applications.
