Assembling free-standing and aligned tungstate/MXene fiber for flexible lithium and sodium-ion batteries with efficient pseudocapacitive energy storage

Abstract Free-standing aligned fiber is capable of providing sufficient electrochemical properties for fiber electrode without sacrificing flexibility, which is highly desirable for fiber batteries that are expected to be flexible and efficient energy storage. Here, we propose a free-standing and aligned tungstate/MXene fiber spun from their mixed liquid crystals colloid for fiber-shaped lithium/sodium-ion batteries. Benefiting from the 3D interconnected ion transport tunnels, fast charge transfer frameworks and minimum ion-path tortuosity provided by the aligned structures of 2D tungstate and MXene nanosheets, the fiber is endowed with both efficient pseudocapacitive energy storage and flexibility. As expected, the fiber delivers high reversible capacity, excellent rate capability and outstanding long-term cycling performance. Even under mechanical deformations, the fiber batteries can power the LED, digital timer, temperature-humidity meter, and smart wristband. This work may promote the further development of practical fiber batteries for wearable electronics.