Indonesian Journal of Chemistry
Vol 25, No 3 (2025)

Investigate the Performance of Prussian White K2Fe[Fe(CN)6] Cathode for Potassium-Ion Battery

Luan, Van Hoang (Unknown)
Quynh, Do Ngoc Nhu (Unknown)
Le, Minh Vien (Unknown)
Dat, Ly (Unknown)
Dat, Nguyen Tan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2025

Abstract

In this report, potassium iron(II) hexacyanoferrate (KFHCF) was synthesized via a precipitation method under a nitrogen-controlled atmosphere, followed by a comprehensive evaluation of its electrochemical properties. Various characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) are employed to investigate the structural and morphological properties of the materials. The electrochemical performance of the KFHCF materials was systematically evaluated through galvanostatic discharge cycling and cyclic voltammetry (CV) measurements. The results reveal that KFHCF material synthesized with a 2:1 molar ratio between EDTA and free Fe2+ ions, dried under vacuum at 100 °C for 10 h, exhibits significantly enhanced electrochemical properties compared to those with a 1:1 molar ratio. The performance was further assessed using different electrolytes, specifically K2SO4 and KCl. The KFHCF-based electrode demonstrates a peak current density of nearly 4 mA cm−2 for the redox processes of both Fe(II) coordination sites in K2SO4 or KCl aqueous electrolyte at a scan rate of 10 mV s−1. Additionally, it delivers discharge capacities of 113.97 mAh g−1 (K2SO4) and 93.45 mAh g−1 (KCl) at current densities of 500 mA g−1. These findings underscore the promising potential of KFHCF as an efficient electrode material for electrochemical applications.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijc

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Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry

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Indonesian Journal of Chemistry is an International, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, as well as short communication in all areas of chemistry including applied chemistry. The journal is accredited by The Ministry of Research, Technology ...