Ultrafast and Directional Diffusion of Lithium in Phosphorene for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Battery

Density functional theory calculations have been performed to investigate the binding and diffusion behavior of Li in phosphorene. Our studies reveal the following findings: (1) Li atom forms strong binding with phosphorus atoms and exists in the cationic state; (2) the shallow energy barrier (0.08...

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Published in:Nano letters 2015-03, Vol.15 (3), p.1691-1697
Main Authors: Li, Weifeng, Yang, Yanmei, Zhang, Gang, Zhang, Yong-Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diffusion
Diffusion barriers
Diffusion rate
Graphene
Lithium
Lithium-ion batteries
Molybdenum disulfide
Rechargeable batteries
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Summary:Density functional theory calculations have been performed to investigate the binding and diffusion behavior of Li in phosphorene. Our studies reveal the following findings: (1) Li atom forms strong binding with phosphorus atoms and exists in the cationic state; (2) the shallow energy barrier (0.08 eV) of Li diffusion on monolayer phosphorene along zigzag direction leads to an ultrahigh diffusivity, which is estimated to be 102 (104) times faster than that on MoS2 (graphene) at room temperature; (3) the large energy barrier (0.68 eV) along armchair direction results in a nearly forbidden diffusion, and such strong diffusion anisotropy is absent in graphene and MoS2; (4) a remarkably large average voltage of 2.9 V is predicted in the phosphorene-based Li-ion battery; and (5) a semiconducting to metallic transition induced by Li intercalation of phosphorene gives rise to a good electrical conductivity, ideal for use as an electrode. Given these advantages, it is expected that phosphorene will present abundant opportunities for applications in novel electronic device and lithium-ion battery with a high rate capability and high charging voltage.
ISSN:1530-6984
1530-6992
DOI:10.1021/nl504336h