Affiliation:
1. Shenzhen Key Laboratory of New Lithium‐ion Batteries and Mesoporous Materials College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering Shenzhen University Shenzhen 518061 P. R. China
Abstract
AbstractTin‐based hybrid flow batteries have demonstrated dendrite‐free morphology and superior performance in terms of cycle life and energy density. However, the quick accumulation of electrodeposits near the electrode/membrane interface blocks the ion transport pathway during the charging of the battery, resulting to a very limited areal capacity (especially at high current density) that significantly hinders its deployment in long‐duration storage applications. Herein, a conductivity‐activity dual‐gradient design is disclosed by electrically passivating the carbon felt near the membrane/electrode interface and chemically activating the carbon felt near the electrode/current collector interface. In consequence, the tin metals are preferentially plated at the region near electrode/current collector, preventing the ion transport pathway from being easily blocked. The resultant gradient electrode demonstrated an unprecedentedly high areal capacity of 268 mAh cm−2 at a current density of as high as 80 mA cm−2. Numerical modeling and experimental characterizations show that the dual‐gradient electrode differs from conventional electrodes with regard to their reaction current density distribution and electrodeposit distribution during charging. This work demonstrates a new design strategy of 3D electrodes for hybrid flow batteries to induce a desirable distribution of electrodeposits and achieve a high areal capacity at commercially relevant current densities.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program
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