Our New Paper in Small Structures (IF:13.9) "Small Molecule Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons as Exceptional Long-cycle-life Li-ion Battery Anode Materials"
The growing demand for cost-effective and sustainable energy storage solutions has spurred interest in novel anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This study explores the potential of small molecule polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (SMPAHs) as promising candidates for LIB anodes. Through a comprehensive experimental approach involving electrode fabrication, material characterization, and electrochemical testing, the electrochemical performance of SMPAHs, including naphthalene, biphenyl, 9,9-dimethylfluorene, phenanthrene, p-terphenyl, and pyrene, is thoroughly investigated. The results reveal the impressive cycle stability, high specific capacity, and excellent rate capability of the SMPAH electrode. Additionally, a direct contact prelithiation strategy is implemented to enhance the initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) of SMPAH anodes, yielding significant improvements in the ICE and cycle stability. Computational simulations provide valuable insights into the electrochemical behavior and lithium storage mechanisms of SMPAHs, confirming their potential as effective anode materials. The simulations reveal favorable lithium adsorption sites, the predominant storage mechanisms, and the dissolution mechanism of pyrene through computational calculations. Overall, this study highlights the promise of SMPAHs as sustainable anode materials for LIBs, advancing energy storage technologies toward a greener future.
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