Recent Advances in Sn-Based Heterojunction-Type Anode Materials for Alkali-Ion Batteries

Abstract

The urgent demand for clean energy solutions has intensified the search for advanced storage materials, with rechargeable alkali-ion batteries (AIBs) playing a pivotal role in electrochemical energy storage. Enhancing electrode performance is critical to addressing the increasing need for high-energy and high-power AIBs. Next-generation anode materials face significant challenges, including limited energy storage capacities and complex reaction mechanisms that complicate structural modeling. Sn-based materials have emerged as promising candidates for AIBs due to their inherent advantages. Recent research has increasingly focused on the development of heterojunctions as a strategy to enhance the performance of Sn-based anode materials. Despite significant advances in this field, comprehensive reviews summarizing the latest developments are still sparse. This review provides a detailed overview of recent progress in Sn-based heterojunction-type anode materials. It begins with an explanation of the concept of heterojunctions, including their fabrication, characterization, and classification. Cutting-edge research on Sn-based heterojunction-type anodes for AIBs is highlighted. Finally, the review summarizes the latest advancements in heterojunction technology and discusses future directions for research and development in this area.

Keywords

characterization methods / electrochemical performance / heterojunction / Sn-based anode materials / synthesis methods

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