High-entropy sulfoselenide as negative electrodes with fast kinetics and high stability for sodium-ion batteries

Zhang, Shengfeng; Zuo, Wenhua; Fu, Xiaoguang; Li, Juntao; Zhang, Qiuwen; Yang, Weihua; Chen, Hongwei; Zhang, Junyu; Xiao, Xianghui; Amine, Khalil; Sun, Shi-Gang; Fu, Fang; Ye, Meidan; Xu, Gui-Liang

doi:10.1038/s41467-025-59078-6

High-entropy sulfoselenide as negative electrodes with fast kinetics and high stability for sodium-ion batteries

Journal Article · Wed Apr 30 00:00:00 EDT 2025 · Nature Communications

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-59078-6· OSTI ID:2563751

Zhang, Shengfeng ^[1]; ^[2]; Fu, Xiaoguang ^[3]; Li, Juntao ^[3]; Zhang, Qiuwen ^[1]; Yang, Weihua ^[1]; ^[1]; Zhang, Junyu ^[1]; ^[4]; ^[2]; ^[3]; Fu, Fang ^[1]; ^[3]; ^[2]

Huaqiao University, Xiamen (China)
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Xiamen Univ. of Technology (China)
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)

Conversion electrodes offer higher reversible capacity and lower cost than conventional intercalation chemistry electrodes, but suffer from kinetic limitation and large volume expansion. Despite significant efforts, developing conversion electrodes with fast charging capability and extended lifespan remains challenging. Here, by leveraging the advantages of high-entropy doping and morphology tailoring, we develop a high-entropy hierarchical micro/nanostructured sulfoselenide Cu_0.88Sn_0.02Sb_0.02Bi_0.02Mn_0.02S_0.9Se_0.1 electrode with entropy-driven fast-charging capability. When used as a negative electrode material for sodium-ion batteries, it achieves a stable cycle life of 10,000 cycles at 30 A g⁻¹ and a high reversible capacity of 365.7 mAh g⁻¹ under fast charging in 13 seconds at 100 A g⁻¹. Moreover, high-entropy sulfoselenide also demonstrates stable cycling and good rate capability as a positive electrode material for lithium metal batteries, achieving a fast-charging capability of 37 seconds that is comparable with state-of-the-art layered cathodes. High-entropy sulfoselenide is characterized by its robust crystal structure, low ion diffusion barrier, and effective suppression of side reactions with electrolytes during cycling. Importantly, transmission X-ray microscopy affirms the chemical stability of HESSe, which underpins its fast-charging performance.

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Research Organization:: Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)

Sponsoring Organization:: Key R&D Program of Xiamen; National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC); Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province; USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Scientific User Facilities (SUF)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-06CH11357; SC0012704

OSTI ID:: 2563751

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2569451

Report Number(s):: BNL--228242-2025-JAAM

Journal Information:: Nature Communications, Journal Name: Nature Communications Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 16; ISSN 2041-1723

Publisher:: Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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