Co3S4 porous nanosheets embedded in graphene sheets as high-performance anode materials for lithium and sodium storage

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present and discuss the development of carbon-based nanocomposite anodes in both Li ion batteries and Na ion batteries, focusing on strategies employed in fabricating such composites, with examples such as yolkshell structure, layered-by-layered structure, and composite comprising one or more carbon matrices.

TL;DR: In this paper, the metal sulfides (MSs) are used as anode material for NIBs and the corresponding electrochemical mechanisms are briefly discussed, with the hope of providing a fuller understanding of the associated electrochemical processes.

TL;DR: In this paper, a facile metal-organic framework-engaged strategy was presented to synthesize hollow Co3S4@MoS2 heterostructures as efficient bifunctional catalysts for both H2 and O2 generation.

TL;DR: In this paper, the recent research progress on nanostructured metal sulfides and metal selenides for application in SIBs/LIBs and hydrogen/oxygen electrocatalysis (hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction and oxygen reduction reaction) is summarized and discussed.

TL;DR: Researchers must find a sustainable way of providing the power their modern lifestyles demand to ensure the continued existence of clean energy sources.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the challenges for further development of Li rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and proposed a nonflammable electrolyte with either a larger window between its lowest unoccupied molecular orbital and highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) or a constituent that can develop rapidly a solid/ electrolyte-interface (SEI) layer to prevent plating of Li on a carbon anode during a fast charge of the battery.

TL;DR: By modifying its crystal structure, lithium nickel manganese oxide is obtained unexpectedly high rate-capability, considerably better than lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2), the current battery electrode material of choice.

TL;DR: The design is inspired by the structure of a pomegranate, where single silicon nanoparticles are encapsulated by a conductive carbon layer that leaves enough room for expansion and contraction following lithiation and delithiation, resulting in superior cyclability and Coulombic efficiency.