Non‐Selective Suppression of Cation and Anion Crosstalk from an Anode Perspective

ABSTRACT Metal fluoride and sulfur cathodes are appealing for their abundance and high capacity but are plagued by severe electrode crosstalk. This occurs when transition metal cations or polysulfide anions dissolve and shuttle to the anode, causing corrosion and rapid capacity fade. Herein, we propose an anode‐centric mechanism utilizing a Na‐rich nanoalloy (Na x Sn) anode that achieves simultaneous kinetic regulation and physical shielding, suppressing cation and anion crosstalk at both the source and destination. The ultrafast kinetics of the Na x Sn alloy elevate the Damköhler number (Da), a descriptor quantifying the competition between conversion and diffusion, thereby ensuring these species are rapidly reduced at the cathode prior to outward diffusion. Concurrently, this nanoalloy induces the formation of an ultrathin, robust Na 2 O‐rich solid electrolyte interphase that non‐selectively blocks residual cation and anion crossovers. This mechanism enables an FeF 2 ||Na x Sn full cell to achieve a Coulombic efficiency of 99.93% over 200 cycles. Additionally, the S/C||Na x Sn system supports extreme rate capabilities (630 mAh g −1 at 20C) and transitions to practical pouch cell configurations, yielding an excellent capacity retention of 91.95% after 1000 cycles at 0.5C. Ultimately, Na‐rich nanoalloy anodes offer a compelling pathway toward high‐energy, sustainable batteries by transforming electrode crosstalk into a spatiotemporally synergistic anode‐cathode coupling.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Advanced Materials
Published
2026-11-05
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.75632
Primary Topic
Advancements in Battery Materials
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
article

Non‐Selective Suppression of Cation and Anion Crosstalk from an Anode Perspective

Chuanxiao Xiao, Yun Ho Song, Junyu Hou, Jin Xie et al.
Advanced Materials
Advancements in Battery Materials
article

Non‐Selective Suppression of Cation and Anion Crosstalk from an Anode Perspective

Chuanxiao Xiao, Yun Ho Song, Junyu Hou, Jin Xie, Qunyao Yuan, Guangmin Zhou, Wu Sun, Jie Zhao, Zhanxu Yang, Tianke Zhu, Xingyu Lei, Yuanfan Gu, Changsheng Song, Xirui Liu, Gang Wang, Shaoyu Yang, Ce Zhang, Siyuan Liang
article en

Abstract

ABSTRACT Metal fluoride and sulfur cathodes are appealing for their abundance and high capacity but are plagued by severe electrode crosstalk. This occurs when transition metal cations or polysulfide anions dissolve and shuttle to the anode, causing corrosion and rapid capacity fade. Herein, we propose an anode‐centric mechanism utilizing a Na‐rich nanoalloy (Na x Sn) anode that achieves simultaneous kinetic regulation and physical shielding, suppressing cation and anion crosstalk at both the source and destination. The ultrafast kinetics of the Na x Sn alloy elevate the Damköhler number (Da), a descriptor quantifying the competition between conversion and diffusion, thereby ensuring these species are rapidly reduced at the cathode prior to outward diffusion. Concurrently, this nanoalloy induces the formation of an ultrathin, robust Na 2 O‐rich solid electrolyte interphase that non‐selectively blocks residual cation and anion crossovers. This mechanism enables an FeF 2 ||Na x Sn full cell to achieve a Coulombic efficiency of 99.93% over 200 cycles. Additionally, the S/C||Na x Sn system supports extreme rate capabilities (630 mAh g −1 at 20C) and transitions to practical pouch cell configurations, yielding an excellent capacity retention of 91.95% after 1000 cycles at 0.5C. Ultimately, Na‐rich nanoalloy anodes offer a compelling pathway toward high‐energy, sustainable batteries by transforming electrode crosstalk into a spatiotemporally synergistic anode‐cathode coupling.

Advanced Materials
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), Fudan University (CN), ShanghaiTech University (CN), Ningbo Institute of Industrial Technology (CN), Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (CN), Tsinghua University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 25%
Advancements in Battery Materials
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Laika access coming soon