Article,
Evolution of Metal Tellurides for Energy Storage/Conversion: From Synthesis to Applications
Affiliations
- [1] City University of Hong Kong [NORA names: China; Asia, East];
- [2] University of Hong Kong [NORA names: China; Asia, East];
- [3] Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Centre (CNERC) for National Precious Metals Material (NPMM), Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong [NORA names: China; Asia, East];
- [4] Donghua University [NORA names: China; Asia, East];
- [5] Technical University of Denmark [NORA names: DTU Technical University of Denmark; University; Denmark; Europe, EU; Nordic; OECD];
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Abstract
Metal telluride (MTe)-based nanomaterials have emerged as a potential alternative for efficient, highly conductive, robust, and durable electrodes in energy storage/conversion applications. Significant progress in the material development of MTe-based electrodes is well-sought, from the synthesis of its nanostructures, integration of MTes with supporting materials, synthesis of their hybrid morphologies, and their implications in energy storage/conversion systems. Herein, an extensive exploration of the recent advancements and progress in MTes-based nanomaterials is reviewed. This review emphasizes elucidating the fundamental properties of MTes and providing a systematic compilation of its wet and dry synthesis methods. The applications of MTes are extensively summarized and discussed, particularly, in energy storage and conversion systems including batteries (Li-ion, Zn-ion, Li-S, Na-ion, K-ion), supercapacitor, hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and CO2 reduction. The review also emphasizes the future prospects and urgent challenges to be addressed in the development of MTes, providing knowledge for researchers in utilizing MTes in energy storage and conversion technologies.