Stabilizing Na metal anode with NaF interface on spent cathode carbon from aluminum electrolysis

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Author(s)

  • Yangyang Xie
  • Junxian Hu
  • Liuyun Zhang
  • Aonan Wang
  • Jingqiang Zheng
  • Yanqing Lai
  • Zhian Zhang

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7561-7564
Journal / PublicationChemical Communications
Volume57
Issue number61
Online published30 Jun 2021
Publication statusPublished - 7 Aug 2021

Abstract

We report the synthesis of spent cathode carbon (SCC) with a NaF interface from aluminum electrolysis, and its application as a Na metal anode host. The SCC anode exhibits superior ion conductivity and a high shear modulus. The natural NaF interface on the SCC anode can regulate Na+ transmission and inhibit dendrite growth. Furthermore, the anode can be used to turn waste into treasure through directly using spent cathodic carbon without any chemical processing. The green SCC electrode exhibits a higher flat voltage and better reversibility compared with purified cathode carbon without NaF.

Citation Format(s)

Stabilizing Na metal anode with NaF interface on spent cathode carbon from aluminum electrolysis. / Xie, Yangyang; Hu, Junxian; Zhang, Liuyun et al.
In: Chemical Communications, Vol. 57, No. 61, 07.08.2021, p. 7561-7564.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review