TPDH-Graphene as a New Anodic Material for Lithium Ion Battery: DFT-Based Investigations

The potential of tetra-penta-deca-hexagonal graphene (TPDH-gr), a recently proposed 2D carbon allotrope as an anodic material in lithium ion batteries (LIBs), was investigated through density functional theory calculations. The results indicate that Li-atom adsorption is moderate (around 0.70 eV), allowing for easy desorption. Moreover, energy barriers (0.08–0.20 eV), diffusion coefficient (>6 × 10–6 cm2/s), and open circuit voltage (0.29 V) calculations show rapid Li atom diffusion on the TPDH-gr surface, stable intercalation of lithium atoms, and good performance during the charge and discharge cycles of the LIB. These findings, combined with the intrinsic metallic nature of TPDH-gr, indicate that this new 2D carbon allotrope is a promising candidate for use as an anodic LIB material.