Realizing High‐Performance Li/Na‐Ion Half/Full Batteries via the Synergistic Coupling of Nano‐Iron Sulfide and S‐doped Graphene

Abstract

Iron sulfide (FeS) anodes are plagued by severe irreversibility and volume changes that limit cycle performances. Here, a synergistically coupled hybrid composite, nanoengineered iron sulfide/S‐doped graphene aerogel, was developed as high‐capacity anode material for Li/Na‐ion half/full batteries. The rational coupling of in situ generated FeS nanocrystals and the S‐doped rGO aerogel matrix boosted the electronic conductivity, Li⁺/Na⁺ diffusion kinetics, and accommodated the volume changes in FeS. This anode system exhibited excellent long‐term cyclability retaining high reversible capacities of 422 (1100 cycles) and 382 mAh g⁻¹ (1600 cycles), respectively, for Li⁺ and Na⁺ storage at 5 A g⁻¹. Full batteries designed with this anode system exhibited 435 (FeS/srGOA||LiCoO₂) and 455 mAh g⁻¹ (FeS/srGOA||Na_0.64Co_0.1Mn_0.9O₂). The proposed low‐cost anode system is competent with the current Li‐ion battery technology and extends its utility for Na⁺ storage.