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Li Y, Shi Q, Yu X, Ning F, Liu G, Wang X, Wang J, Xu Y, Zhao Y. Trace Y Doping Regulated Bulk/Interfacial Reactions of P2-Layered Oxides for Ultrahigh-Rate Sodium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310756. [PMID: 38361223 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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P2-phase layered cathodes play a pivotal role in sodium-ion batteries due to their efficient Na+ intercalation chemistry. However, limited by crystal disintegration and interfacial instability, bulk and interfacial failure plague their electrochemical performance. To address these challenges, a structural enhancement combined with surface modification is achieved through trace Y doping. Based on a synergistic combination of experimental results and density functional theory (DFT) calculations, the introduction of partial Y ions at the Na site (2d) acts as a stabilizing pillar, mitigating the electrostatic repulsions between adjacent TMO2 slabs and thereby relieving internal structural stress. Furthermore, the presence of Y effectively optimizes the Ni 3d-O 2p hybridization, resulting in enhanced electronic conductivity and a notable rapid charging ability, with a capacity of 77.3 mA h g-1 at 40 C. Concurrently, the introduction of Y also induces the formation of perovskite nano-islands, which serve to minimize side reactions and modulate interfacial diffusion. As a result, the refined P2-Na0.65 Y0.025[Ni0.33Mn0.67]O2 cathode material exhibits an exceptionally low volume variation (≈1.99%), an impressive capacity retention of 83.3% even at -40 °C after1500 cycles at 1 C.
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- Yong Li
- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, P. R. China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, P. R. China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710055, P. R. China
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- Institute for Sustainable Energy/College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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Wang Q, Yu G, Luo B, Ji W, Liu Z, Li M, Nong Y, Tian Y, Wang X, Zhang J, Chen CL, Chang CK, Sang Z, Zhao Z, Zhao R, Liang J. Suppression of Adverse Phase Transition of Layered Oxide Cathode via Local Electronic Structure Regulation for High-Capacity Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 38946316 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Advancing the high-voltage stability of the O3-type layered cathodes for sodium-ion batteries is critical to boost their progress in energy storage applications. However, this type of cathode often suffers from intricate phase transition and structural degradation at high voltages (i.e., >4.0 V vs Na+/Na), resulting in rapid capacity decay. Here, we present a Li/Ti cosubstitution strategy to modify the electronic configuration of oxygen elements in the O3-type layered oxide cathode. This deliberate modulation simultaneously mitigates the phase transitions and counteracts the weakening of the shielding effect resulting from the extraction of sodium ions, thus enhancing the electrostatic bonding within the TM layer and inducing and optimizing the O3-OP2 phase transition occurring in the voltage range of 2.0-4.3 V. Consequently, the cosubstituted NaLi1/9Ni1/3Mn4/9Ti1/9O2 exhibits an astounding capacity of 161.2 mAh g-1 in the voltage range of 2.0-4.3 V at 1C, and stable cycling up to 100 cycles has been achieved. This work shows the impact mechanism of element substitution on interlayer forces and phase transitions, providing a crucial reference for the optimization of O3-type materials.
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- Qi Wang
- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for High-Efficiency Recovery of Refractory Nonferrous Metals, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan, ROC
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- Special Glass Key Lab of Hainan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P. R. China
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Feng YH, Liu M, Wu J, Yang C, Liu Q, Tang Y, Zhu X, Wei GX, Dong H, Fan XY, Chen SF, Hao W, Yu L, Ji X, You Y, Wang PF, Lu J. Monolithic Interphase Enables Fast Kinetics for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries at Subzero Temperature. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403585. [PMID: 38565432 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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In spite of the competitive performance at room temperature, the development of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is still hindered by sluggish electrochemical reaction kinetics and unstable electrode/electrolyte interphase under subzero environments. Herein, a low-concentration electrolyte, consisting of 0.5M NaPF6 dissolving in diethylene glycol dimethyl ether solvent, is proposed for SIBs working at low temperature. Such an electrolyte generates a thin, amorphous, and homogeneous cathode/electrolyte interphase at low temperature. The interphase is monolithic and rich in organic components, reducing the limitation of Na+ migration through inorganic crystals, thereby facilitating the interfacial Na+ dynamics at low temperature. Furthermore, it effectively blocks the unfavorable side reactions between active materials and electrolytes, improving the structural stability. Consequently, Na0.7Li0.03Mg0.03Ni0.27Mn0.6Ti0.07O2//Na and hard carbon//Na cells deliver a high capacity retention of 90.8 % after 900 cycles at 1C, a capacity over 310 mAh g-1 under -30 °C, respectively, showing long-term cycling stability and great rate capability at low temperature.
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- Yi-Hu Feng
- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Jufeng New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213166, P. R. China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information-Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- Center of Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy, State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Jufeng New Energy Technology Co. Ltd., Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213166, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, P. R. China
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Chen Z, Deng Y, Kong J, Fu W, Liu C, Jin T, Jiao L. Toward the High-Voltage Stability of Layered Oxide Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries: Challenges, Progress, and Perspectives. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402008. [PMID: 38511531 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have garnered significant attention as ideal candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their notable advantages in terms of resource availability and cost-effectiveness. However, there remains a substantial energy density gap between SIBs and commercially available lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), posing challenges to meeting the requirements of practical applications. The fabrication of high-energy cathodes has emerged as an efficient approach to enhancing the energy density of SIBs, which commonly requires cathodes operating in high-voltage regions. Layered oxide cathodes (LOCs), with low cost, facile synthesis, and high theoretical specific capacity, have emerged as one of the most promising candidates for commercial applications. However, LOCs encounter significant challenges when operated in high-voltage regions such as irreversible phase transitions, migration and dissolution of metal cations, loss of reactive oxygen, and the occurrence of serious interfacial parasitic reactions. These issues ultimately result in severe degradation in battery performance. This review aims to shed light on the key challenges and failure mechanisms encountered by LOCs when operated in high-voltage regions. Additionally, the corresponding strategies for improving the high-voltage stability of LOCs are comprehensively summarized. By providing fundamental insights and valuable perspectives, this review aims to contribute to the advancement of high-energy SIBs.
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- Zhigao Chen
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi'an, 710072, China
- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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Yin S, Tao Z, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Yu L, Ji F, Ma X, Yuan G, Zhang G. Constructing a Size-Controllable Spherical P2-Type Layered Oxides Cathode That Achieves Practicable Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:26340-26347. [PMID: 38726691 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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P2-type layered metal oxides are regarded as promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries due to their high voltage platform and rapid Na+ diffusion kinetics. However, limited capacity and unfavorable cycling stability resulting from inevitable phase transformation and detrimental structure collapse hinder their future application. Herein, based on P2-type Na0.67Ni0.18Mn0.67Cu0.1Zn0.05O2, we synthesized a series of secondary spherical morphology cathodes with different radii derived from controlling precursors prepared by a coprecipitation method, which can be promoted to large-scale production. Consequently, the synthesized materials possessed a high tap density of 1.52 g cm-3 and a compacted density of 3.2 g cm-3. The half cells exhibited a specific capacity of 111.8 mAh g-1 at a current density of 0.1 C as well as an 82.64% capacity retention with a high initial capacity of 85.80 mAh g-1 after 1000 cycles under a rate of 5 C. Notably, in situ X-ray diffraction revealed a reversible P2-OP4 phase transition and displayed a tiny volume change of 6.96% during the charge/discharge process, indicating an outstanding cycling stability of the modified cathode. Commendably, the cylindrical cell achieved a capacity of 4.7 Ah with almost no change during 1000 cycles at 2 C, suggesting excellent potential for future applications.
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- Shuo Yin
- CNGR Advanced Materials Company, Ltd., Changsha 410600, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Material for Energy Conversion, Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- CNGR Advanced Materials Company, Ltd., Changsha 410600, P. R. China
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- CNGR Advanced Materials Company, Ltd., Changsha 410600, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Material for Energy Conversion, Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- CNGR Advanced Materials Company, Ltd., Changsha 410600, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Material for Energy Conversion, Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- CNGR Advanced Materials Company, Ltd., Changsha 410600, P. R. China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Material for Energy Conversion, Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Hao Y, Xia Y, Liu W, Sun G, Feng L, Zhou X, Iqbal S, Tian Z, Zhang Z, Li Y, Zhang X, Jiang Y. Tuning the Solvation Structure in Water-Based Solution Enables Surface Reconstruction of Layered Oxide Cathodes toward Long Lifespan Sodium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2401514. [PMID: 38696613 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Layered oxides of sodium-ion batteries suffer from severe side reactions on the electrode/electrolyte interface, leading to fast capacity degradation. Although surface reconstruction strategies are widely used to solve the above issues, the utilization of the low-cost wet chemical method is extremely challenging for moisture-sensitive Na-based oxide materials. Here, the solvation tuning strategy is proposed to overcome the deterioration of NaNi1/3Mn1/3Fe1/3O2 in water-based solution and conduct the surface reconstruction. When capturing the water molecules by the solvation structure of cations, here is Li+, the structural collapse and degradation of layered oxides in water-based solvents are greatly mitigated. Furthermore, Li(H2O)3EA+ promotes the profitable Li+/Na+ exchange to build a robust surface, which hampers the decomposition of electrolytes and the structural evolution upon cycling. Accordingly, the lifespan of Li-reinforced materials is prolonged to three times that of the pristine one. This work represents a step forward in understanding the surface reconstruction operated in a water-based solution for high-performance sodium layered oxide cathodes.
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- Youchen Hao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Future Science Research Institute, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Future Science Research Institute, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Future Science Research Institute, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Future Science Research Institute, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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- Huzhou Horizontal Na Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Huzhou, 313000, China
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- Huzhou Horizontal Na Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Huzhou, 313000, China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Future Science Research Institute, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Future Science Research Institute, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, China
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Duan L, Shao C, Liao J, Song L, Zhang Y, Li R, Guo S, Zhou X, Zhou H. A P2/P3 Biphasic Layered Oxide Composite as a High-Energy and Long-Cycle-Life Cathode for Potassium-Ion Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400868. [PMID: 38440859 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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Layered transition metal oxides are extensively considered as appealing cathode candidates for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) due to their abundant raw materials and low cost, but their further implementations are limited by slow dynamics and impoverished structural stability. Herein, a layered composite having a P2 and P3 symbiotic structure is designed and synthesized to realize PIBs with large energy density and long-term cycling stability. The unique intergrowth of P2 and P3 phases in the obtained layered oxide is plainly characterized by X-ray diffraction refinement, high-angle annular dark field and annular bright field-scanning transmission electron microscopy at atomic resolution, and Fourier transformation images. The synergistic effect of the two phases of this layered P2/P3 composite is well demonstrated in K+ intercalation/extraction process. The as-prepared layered composite can present a large discharge capacity with the remarkable energy density of 321 Wh kg-1 and also manifest excellent capacity preservation after 600 cycles of K+ uptake/removal.
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- Liping Duan
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 210023, Nanjing, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, 210093, Nanjing, China
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Hu HY, Li JY, Liu YF, Zhu YF, Li HW, Jia XB, Jian ZC, Liu HX, Kong LY, Li ZQ, Dong HH, Zhang MK, Qiu L, Wang JQ, Chen SQ, Wu XW, Guo XD, Xiao Y. Developing an abnormal high-Na-content P2-type layered oxide cathode with near-zero-strain for high-performance sodium-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:5192-5200. [PMID: 38577355 PMCID: PMC10988596 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06878a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Layered transition metal oxides (NaxTMO2) possess attractive features such as large specific capacity, high ionic conductivity, and a scalable synthesis process, making them a promising cathode candidate for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, NaxTMO2 suffer from multiple phase transitions and Na+/vacancy ordering upon Na+ insertion/extraction, which is detrimental to their electrochemical performance. Herein, we developed a novel cathode material that exhibits an abnormal P2-type structure at a stoichiometric content of Na up to 1. The cathode material delivers a reversible capacity of 108 mA h g-1 at 0.2C and 97 mA h g-1 at 2C, retaining a capacity retention of 76.15% after 200 cycles within 2.0-4.3 V. In situ diffraction studies demonstrated that this material exhibits an absolute solid-solution reaction with a low volume change of 0.8% during cycling. This near-zero-strain characteristic enables a highly stabilized crystal structure for Na+ storage, contributing to a significant improvement in battery performance. Overall, this work presents a simple yet effective approach to realizing high Na content in P2-type layered oxides, offering new opportunities for high-performance SIB cathode materials.
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- Hai-Yan Hu
- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University Changsha 410128 P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou 325035 P. R. China
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Zhang P, Zhang G, Liu Y, Fan Y, Shi X, Dai Y, Gong S, Hou J, Ma J, Huang Y, Zhang R. Constructing P2/O3 biphasic structure of Fe/Mn-based layered oxide cathode for high-performance sodium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:1405-1416. [PMID: 37918099 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Fe/Mn-based layered oxide cathode is regarded as a competitive candidate for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) because of its high theoretical capacity, earth abundance and low cost. However, its poor cycling stability still remains a major bottleneck. Herein, P2/O3 biphasic Na0.67Fe0.425Mn0.425Cu0.15O2 layered oxide is successfully synthesized via a sol-gel method. It is observed that Cu substitution can facilitate the conversion of P2 to O3 phase, and the P2/O3 composite structure can be obtained with an appropriate amount of Cu. Meanwhile, in-situ XRD reveals that constructing P2/O3 composite structure can realize the highly reversible phase transition process of P2/O3-P2/P3-OP4/OP2 and decrease the lattice mismatch during Na+ insertion/extraction. Consequently, the biphasic P2/O3-Na0.67Fe0.425Mn0.425Cu0.15O2 electrode exhibits 87.1 % capacity retention after 100 cycles at 1C, while the single phase P2-Na0.67Fe0.5Mn0.5O2 electrode has only 36.4 %. Therefore, the constructing biphasic structure is proved to be an effective strategy for designing high-performance Fe/Mn-based layered oxide cathodes.
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- Ping Zhang
- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Development & Application for Metallic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China.
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Yang X, Wang S, Li H, Peng J, Zeng WJ, Tsai HJ, Hung SF, Indris S, Li F, Hua W. Boosting the Ultrastable High-Na-Content P2-type Layered Cathode Materials with Zero-Strain Cation Storage via a Lithium Dual-Site Substitution Approach. ACS NANO 2023; 17:18616-18628. [PMID: 37713681 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c07625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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P2-type layered transition-metal (TM) oxides, NaxTMO2, are highly promising as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their excellent rate capability and affordability. However, P2-type NaxTMO2 is afflicted by issues such as Na+/vacancy ordering and multiple phase transitions during Na-extraction/insertion, leading to staircase-like voltage profiles. In this study, we employ a combination of high Na content and Li dual-site substitution strategies to enhance the structural stability of a P2-type layered oxide (Na0.80Li0.024[Li0.065Ni0.22Mn0.66]O2). The experimental results reveal that these approaches facilitate the oxidation of Mn ions to a higher valence state, thereby affecting the local environment of both TM and Na ions. The resulting modification in the local structure significantly improves the Na-ion storage capabilities as required for cathode materials in SIBs. Furthermore, it induces a solid-solution reaction and enables nearly zero-strain operation (ΔV = 0.7%) in the Na0.80Li0.024[Li0.065Ni0.22Mn0.66]O2 cathode during cycling. The assembled full cells demonstrate an exceptional rate performance, with a retention rate of 87% at 10 C compared to that of 0.1 C, as well as an ultrastable cycling capability, maintaining a capacity retention of 73% at 2 C after 1000 cycles. These findings offer valuable insights into the electronic and structural chemistry of ultrastable cathode materials with "zero-strain" Na-ion storage.
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- Xiaoxia Yang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, West Xianning Road, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, West Xianning Road, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, 610065, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, D-76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, D-76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, D-76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 University Road, 30010 Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 University Road, 30010 Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 University Road, 30010 Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, D-76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 300071, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, West Xianning Road, 710049, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, 610065, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, D-76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, 300071, Tianjin, P. R. China
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Chen Y, Zeng G, Zhang B, Chen L, Yin J, Yan Y, Zhang H, Zhu Y, Yu X, Fang K, Liu T, Kuai X, Qiao Y, Sun SG. From Li to Na: Exploratory Analysis of Fe-Based Phosphates Polyanion-Type Cathode Materials by Mn Substitution. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2303929. [PMID: 37621028 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Both LiFePO4 (LFP) and NaFePO4 (NFP) are phosphate polyanion-type cathode materials, which have received much attention due to their low cost and high theoretical capacity. Substitution of manganese (Mn) elements for LFP/NFP materials can improve the electrochemical properties, but the connection between local structural changes and electrochemical behaviors after Mn substitution is still not clear. This study not only achieves improvements in energy density of LFP and cyclic stability of NFP through Mn substitution, but also provides an in-depth analysis of the structural evolutions induced by the substitution. Among them, the substitution of Mn enables LiFe0.5 Mn0.5 PO4 to achieve a high energy density of 535.3 Wh kg-1 , while NaFe0.7 Mn0.3 PO4 exhibits outstanding cyclability with 89.6% capacity retention after 250 cycles. Specifically, Mn substitution broadens the ion-transport channels, improving the ion diffusion coefficient. Moreover, LiFe0.5 Mn0.5 PO4 maintains a more stable single-phase transition during the charge/discharge process. The transition of NaFe0.7 Mn0.3 PO4 to the amorphous phase is avoided, which can maintain structural stability and achieve better electrochemical performance. With systematic analysis, this research provides valuable guidance for the subsequent design of high-performance polyanion-type cathodes.
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- Yilong Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 215009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials of China (Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory), Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials of China (Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory), Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, iChEM (Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials of China (Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory), Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China
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Liu H, Li N, Zhang S, Wang J, Du Y, Zhang W. Design of Gradient Ti Reconstituted Fe 2O 3 Anodes with Enhanced Lithium Affinity Modulated Electronic Structures: First-Principles Calculations and Experiment Verification. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:23160-23169. [PMID: 37129513 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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High-performance conversion transition metal oxides are strong candidates for advanced anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. However, the poor intrinsic conductivity and the large volume changes during battery operation are important constraints to its practical application. The heterogeneous atom doping strategy is an important way to modulate the electronic structure and surface states of the host materials. Herein, theoretical calculations reveal that heteroatomic Ti doping and its ionic or electronic compensation mechanisms can well modulate the electronic structure of Fe2O3 and change the surface Li-ion affinity. A Ti concentration gradient modification strategy for Fe2O3 is proposed to construct high-performance electrode materials. As a Li-ion battery anode, Ti concentration gradient-doped Fe2O3 achieves excellent long-cycle stability, with a reversible capacity of 1001.9 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 for 1200 cycles, and even maintains a reversible specific capacity compared to the theoretical capacity of commercial graphite electrodes at 2 A g-1 for 2000 cycles. This combination of theoretical calculations and experiments offers ways to intelligently design and develop alkali metal ion batteries.
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- Huan Liu
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, PR China
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Wang S, Zhao T, Chen J, Missyul A, Simonelli L, Liu L, Li F, Kong X, Hua W. Accumulated Lattice Strain as an Intrinsic Trigger for the First-Cycle Voltage Decay in Li-Rich 3d Layered Oxides. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:20200-20207. [PMID: 37052376 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Li- and Mn-rich layered oxides (LMLOs) are promising cathode materials for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) owing to their high discharge capacity of above 250 mA h g-1. A high voltage plateau related to the oxidation of lattice oxygen appears upon the first charge, but it cannot be recovered during discharge, resulting in the so-called voltage decay. Disappearance of the honeycomb superstructure of the layered structure at a slow C-rate (e.g., 0.1 C) has been proposed to cause the first-cycle voltage decay. By comparing the structural evolution of Li[Li0.2Ni0.2Mn0.6]O2 (LLNMO) at various current densities, the operando synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction results show that the lattice strain in bulk LLNMO is continuously increased over cycling, resulting in the first-cycle voltage loss upon Li-ion insertion. Unlike the LLNMO, the accumulated average lattice strain of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) and LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM622) from the open-circuit voltage to 4.8 V could be released on discharge. These findings help to gain a deep understanding of the voltage decay in LMLOs.
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- Suning Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.28, West Xianning Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, D-76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.28, West Xianning Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.28, West Xianning Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- CELLS-ALBA Synchrotron, Cerdanyola del Valles, Barcelona E-08290, Spain
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- CELLS-ALBA Synchrotron, Cerdanyola del Valles, Barcelona E-08290, Spain
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin 541004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No.28, West Xianning Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, No. 24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, 610065 Chengdu, China
- Institute for Applied Materials (IAM), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, D-76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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Ikhe AB, Park WB, Manasi M, Ahn D, Sohn KS, Pyo M. Unprecedented Cyclability and Moisture Durability of NaCrO 2 Sodium-Ion Battery Cathode via Simultaneous Al Doping and Cr 2O 3 Coating. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 36898053 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c23236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Although there are many cathode candidates for sodium-ion batteries (NIBs), NaCrO2 remains one of the most attractive materials due to its reasonable level of capacity, nearly flat reversible voltages, and high thermal stability. However, the cyclic stability of NaCrO2 needs to be further improved in order to compete with other state-of-the-art NIB cathodes. In this study, we show that Cr2O3-coated and Al-doped NaCrO2, which is synthesized through a simple one-pot synthesis, can achieve unprecedented cyclic stability. We confirm the preferential formation of a Cr2O3 shell and a Na(Cr1-2xAl2x)O2 core, rather than xAl2O3/NaCrO2 or Na1/1+2x(Cr1/1+2xAl2x/1+2x)O2, through spectroscopic and microscopic methods. The core/shell compounds exhibit superior electrochemical properties compared to either Cr2O3-coated NaCrO2 without Al dopants or Al-doped NaCrO2 without shells because of their synergistic contributions. As a result, Na(Cr0.98Al0.02)O2 with a thin Cr2O3 layer (5 nm) shows no capacity fading during 1000 charge/discharge cycles while maintaining the rate capability of pristine NaCrO2. In addition, the compound is inert against humid air and water. We also discuss the reasons for the excellent performance of Cr2O3-coated Na(Cr1-2xAl2x)O2.
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- Amol Bhairuba Ikhe
- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam 57922, Republic of Korea
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- Beamline Division, PLS-II Pohang Accelerator Laboratory (PAL), Pohang 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Faculty of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Components and Materials Engineering, Sunchon National University, Chonnam 57922, Republic of Korea
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Darga J, Manthiram A. Facile Synthesis of O3-Type NaNi 0.5Mn 0.5O 2 Single Crystals with Improved Performance in Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:52729-52737. [PMID: 36394942 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Sodium-ion batteries can be a practical alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to the relatively high abundance of sodium and the projected scarcity of lithium. Both of these factors are critical considerations for grid-scale energy storage, but the central challenge to implementing sodium layered oxides in sodium-ion batteries is their relatively poor cycle life. Single-crystal particles with micrometer size can mitigate several failure mechanisms related to sodium layered oxides and can improve performance when compared to the commonly used polycrystalline particles. This work demonstrates a novel two-step molten-salt synthesis method using sodium chloride and metal oxides to form "single crystals" of a mixed-phase, spinel/rock-salt intermediate that crystallizes as micron-sized truncated octahedra. The mixed-phase spinel/rock-salt material is effectively used as a precursor to form O3-type NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2 with large primary particles and substantially improved cycle life. This synthesis route offers the added benefit of using simple metal oxides instead of hydroxide precursors, eliminating the need for coprecipitation. Particle morphology is found to be a critical factor in mitigating the structural damages incurred during phase transformations and maintaining the electrochemical performance.
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- Joe Darga
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, AustinTexas78712, United States
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, AustinTexas78712, United States
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Liu YH, Li WH, Lü HY, Luo XX, Huang ZX, Gu ZY, Zhao XX, Wu XL. Multifunctional Carbon Modification Enhancement for Vanadium-Based Phosphates as an Advanced Cathode of Zinc-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:45494-45502. [PMID: 36170546 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c14159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In recent years, rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have shown extraordinary potential due to their safety, nontoxicity, sustainable zinc resources, and low price. However, the lack of suitable cathode materials hinders the development of ZIBs. Recently, layered phosphates have been widely used as cathode materials. As one typical phosphate cathode, vanadium oxyphosphate (VOPO4) has inherently low electronic conductivity and structural dissolution in electrochemical reactions, limiting its development. To solve these problems, VOPO4/C is prepared by combining multifunctional carbon material with a VOPO4 interlayer and an external surface, which not only improves the electronic conductivity of the composite material but also effectively inhibits the dissolution of VOPO4 in the electrolyte. As a result, the prepared VOPO4/C could deliver a reversible capacity of 140 mA h g-1 at a current density of 100 mA g-1. Furthermore, the rate performance of the VOPO4/C composite has also been improved significantly. In the process of charging and discharging, zinc ions in the composite show perfect intercalate and deintercalate performance.
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- Yu-Hang Liu
- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P. R. China
- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, P. R. China
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Chang YX, Yu L, Xing X, Guo YJ, Xie ZY, Xu S. Ion Substitution Strategy of Manganese-Based Layered Oxide Cathodes for Advanced and Low-Cost Sodium Ion Batteries. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200122. [PMID: 35832018 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
Abstract
Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) have recently been promising in the large-scale electric energy storage system, due to the low cost, abundant sodium resources. Mn-based layered oxide cathode materials have been widely investigated, because of the high theoretical specific capacity, low cost, and abundant reserves. However, their development is limited by the problems of Jahn-Teller distortion, Na+ /vacancy ordering, complex phase transitions, and irreversible anionic redox during cycling. Ion substitution strategy is one simple and effective way to regulate the crystal structure and boost sodium-storage performances of Mn-based cathode materials. In this review, we summarize the progress and mechanism of ion-substituted Mn-based oxides, establish a composition-crystal structure-electrochemical performance relationship, and also offer perspectives for guiding the design of high-performance Mn-based oxides for SIBs.
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- Yu-Xin Chang
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China
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