Harnessing the Power of Nano‐Ferroelectrics: BaTiO 3 /MXene (Ti 3 C 2 T x ) Composites for Enhanced Lithium Storage

• Published in: Advanced energy materials 2024-11, Vol.14 (43)
• Main Authors: Tian, Miao, Lyu, Jing, Su, Ran, Zhang, Xu, Wang, Kexin, Lv, Xiang, Zhang, Dawei, Yang, Shuo‐Wang, Yip, John Hon Kay, Hao, Zhongkai, Xu, Guo Qin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1614-6832; 1614-6840
• DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202401988

2D Ti 3 C 2 T x MXene is a desirable electrode material for advanced lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) in the pursuit of high energy and power densities, owing to its extensive reactive area and surface‐induced pseudo‐capacitance. Here, a novel synergistic strategy for fortifying lithium storage capability is first proposed, by in‐situ anchoring BaTiO 3 ferroelectric nanoparticles on few‐layered Ti 3 C 2 T x nanosheets (BT/f‐Ti 3 C 2 T x ) using a hydrothermal method. The uniform BaTiO 3 nanoparticles effectively prevent the restacking of Ti 3 C 2 T x nanosheets, successfully deplete metastable Ti atoms, and intriguingly form a thin and well‐adhered solid electrolyte interface layer, enhancing the aggregation‐resistant, oxidation‐resistant, and electrochemical properties of Ti 3 C 2 T x . Simultaneously, the internal electric fields, originating from the spontaneous polarization of BaTiO 3 ferroelectric nanoparticles, can augment the adsorption of Li + , boosting the lithium storage capacity and reaction kinetics. The resulting composite electrode displays a remarkable charge capacity of 84 mAh g −1 at 10 A g −1 , almost five times that of pristine Ti 3 C 2 T x electrode. The excellent rate performance and cyclability make BT/f‐Ti 3 C 2 T x composites highly attractive for LIBs. Furthermore, this synthetic approach presented here is scalable and can be extended to other Ti‐based materials. This strategy is expected to underscore the considerable potential of ferroelectric composites for integration into high‐performance LIBs.