Irida-graphene as a high-performance anode for sodium batteries

Clean energy storage is in the spotlight of the scientific community, as is the development of alternatives to the negative impact of conventional lithium-based batteries; therefore, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged due to the abundant Na resources. In this sense, the performance of irida-gr...

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Autores: Martins, Nicolas F. [UNESP], Laranjeira, José A. [UNESP], Fabris, Guilherme S.L., Denis, Pablo A., Sambrano, Julio R. [UNESP]
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UNESP
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/300270
Acceso en línea:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.114637
https://hdl.handle.net/11449/300270
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:2D materials
Battery
DFT
Irida-graphene
SIBs
2d material
Clean energy
Density-functional-theory
Graphenes
High-performance anodes
Scientific community
Sodium battery
Sodium ion batteries
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Sumario:Clean energy storage is in the spotlight of the scientific community, as is the development of alternatives to the negative impact of conventional lithium-based batteries; therefore, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged due to the abundant Na resources. In this sense, the performance of irida-graphene (IG), a 2D carbon allotrope with metallic character, and geometrically formed by 3-, 6- and 8- carbon rings, is computationally investigated for Na storage by density functional theory (DFT) simulations. The maximum Na capacity in the IG is 24 atoms, a ratio of 1 Na to 2C (1:2), with adsorption energies from −1.42 eV (single Na) to −0.38 eV (24 Na), demonstrating its electrochemical stability. The Na mobility was analyzed, indicating a high diffusion rate (3.11 × 10−5 cm2/s at 300 K) associated with a very small diffusion barrier (0.09 eV). The operating open circuit voltage (OCV) ranges from 0.32 to 1.42 V, which is suitable for a safety battery application. Finally, the Na storage capacity is 1022 mAhg−1, surpassing many commercial anodes and competitive with other structures. The results highlight the IG potential as an effective and safe anode material for SIBs.