Charge Separation Induced by Asymmetric Surface Charge Effects in Quasi-Solid State Electrolyte for Sustainable Anion Storage

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Compared with conventional lithium-ion battery systems, anion-intercalation in graphite cathodes opens avenues for the development of batteries with groundbreaking power density. This study explores the enhancement of dual-ion batteries (DIBs) by gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) enhanced with surface-charged nanoclays, focusing on overcoming traditional challenges such as electrolyte decomposition, anion-solvent co-intercalation, and interfacial instability at the graphite cathode. Three nanoclays including montmorillonite, kaolinite, and halloysite are compared by incorporating them into GPE and evaluating their effect on the electrochemical properties, ion conduction, and mechanical integrity of DIBs. Particular attention is paid to the halloysite because of its differential internal and external surface charges, which generate charge separation, facilitate optimal lithium-ion transport, and mitigate undesirable anion-solvent interactions. These results indicate that halloysite-incorporated GPE (HS-G) significantly improves DIB performance, as demonstrated by extended cycle life, robust capacity retention at fast charge/discharge rates of 20 C, and operational stability over a wide temperature range (0-60 degrees C). These improvements are attributed to the unique structural advantages of HS-G, including effective charge separation, enhanced anion diffusion, and reduced solvent co-intercalation, which provide an environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach to advanced DIB applications. Halloysite-incorporated gel polymer electrolytes (HS-G) significantly improve dual-ion battery performance, as demonstrated by extended cycle life, robust capacity retention at fast charge/discharge rates of 20 C, and operational stability over a wide temperature range (0-60 degrees C). These improvements are attributed to the unique structural advantages of HS-G, including effective charge separation, enhanced anion diffusion, and reduced solvent co-intercalation. image

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