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In-Situ Constructed Core-Shell Catalyst Enabling Subzero Capacity Unlocking of Cost-Effective and Long-Life Vanadium Flow Batteries

Yizhe Nie

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

Contribution: Conceptualization (equal), Investigation (lead), Methodology (lead), Writing - original draft (lead)

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Rui Nie,

Rui Nie

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Hao Lin,

Hao Lin

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

Shenzhen Engineering Research Laboratory for Sludge and Food Waste Treatment and Resource Recovery, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Jiajun Wu,

Jiajun Wu

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Dr. Lihong Yu,

Dr. Lihong Yu

School of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Prof. Dr. Le Liu,

Prof. Dr. Le Liu

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Prof. Dr. Jingyu Xi,

Corresponding Author

Prof. Dr. Jingyu Xi

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Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Yizhe Nie,

Yizhe Nie

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Rui Nie,

Rui Nie

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Hao Lin,

Hao Lin

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

Shenzhen Engineering Research Laboratory for Sludge and Food Waste Treatment and Resource Recovery, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

Contribution: Investigation (supporting), Methodology (equal)

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Jiajun Wu,

Jiajun Wu

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Dr. Lihong Yu,

Dr. Lihong Yu

School of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

Contribution: Conceptualization (equal), Supervision (equal), Writing - review & editing (equal)

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Prof. Dr. Le Liu,

Prof. Dr. Le Liu

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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Prof. Dr. Jingyu Xi,

Corresponding Author

Prof. Dr. Jingyu Xi

[email protected]

orcid.org/0000-0002-7618-8500

Institute of Materials Research, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055 China

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First published: 17 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.202420794

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Abstract

Vanadium flow battery (VFB) promises a route for achieving grid-scale power storage by harnessing renewable energy sources. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics of vanadium redox couples and serious hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) still restrict the further development of VFB. Addressing these challenges requires not only effective solutions but also ones that are cost-efficient and scalable to meet the demands of affordable energy storage. Here, we present an in situ constructed Cu@Cu₆Sn₅ core-shell catalyst by incorporating metal ions into the electrolyte. The Cu core, encapsulated by the Cu₆Sn₅ shell, forms an excellent conductive pathway to the graphite felt electrode. Charge transfer between Cu and Sn within Cu₆Sn₅ shell accelerates the reaction kinetics of V²⁺/V³⁺ redox couple and selectively inhibits HER, as confirmed through in situ weak measurement imaging method. The Cu@Cu₆Sn₅ battery achieves a peak power density of 1119.1 mW cm⁻² at 1350 mA cm⁻², operates stably for 1200 cycles without catalyst failure, and is available over a wide-temperature range. Furthermore, we identify a demand of subzero capacity unlocking. Achieving a 23.4 % theoretical capacity unlocking at −10 °C with a cut-off voltage up to 1.75 V, bespeaking a crucial breakthrough toward cost-effective VFB.

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