Red Phosphorus

Limitations and strategies towards high-performance red phosphorus materials for Li/Na-Ion batteries

The development of cost-effective and high-performance RP anode materials is crucial for LIBs/SIBs. Poor electrical conductivity and significant volume changes in RP compromise its cycling stability, leading to substantial electrode polarization and reaction kinetics issues.

SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalEnergy Material Advances·TypeSystematic review·DateMar 21, 2024

Mitigating electrode-level heterogeneity using phosphorus nanolayers on graphite for fast-charging batteries

A novel strategy utilizing phosphorus nanolayers mitigates electrode-level heterogeneity in fast-charging lithium-ion batteries. The graphite-phosphorus composite exhibits consistent cycle retention, high Coulombic efficiency, and improved lithiation uniformity.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalACS Energy Letters·DateOct 17, 2023

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One-dimensional red phosphorous glows in unexpected ways

Researchers at Aalto University have discovered that fibrous red phosphorous, when electrons are confined in its one-dimensional sub-units, shows large optical responses. The material demonstrates giant anisotropic linear and non-linear optical responses, as well as emission intensity.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 12, 2021

Wrap an electrode material for Li-ion battery into the inner spacing of carbon nanotube

A new electrode material for lithium-ion batteries with high capacity has been proposed using phosphorus-encapsulated carbon nanotubes. The electrodes showed an improvement in electrochemical reactivity and reversible charge-discharge reactions, resulting in capacities two times higher than that of graphite used in commercial LIBs.

SourceToyohashi University of Technology (TUT)·JournalJournal of The Electrochemical Society·DateMay 7, 2018

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Researchers found that phosphorus nitride offers improved performance compared to red phosphorus, with faster burning times and reduced toxicity. The new compound's friction stability makes it a promising candidate for military applications.

SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateNov 10, 2016