ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(9), P. 3666 - 3675
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Natrium
superionic
conductor
(NASICON)-type
phosphates
have
attracted
widespread
attention
as
cathodes
for
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
due
to
their
3D
open
frameworks
facilitating
Na+
diffusion,
but
they
are
characterized
by
mediocre
energy
density
or
rapid
capacity
decay.
Herein,
we
delicately
design
a
multielectron-reaction
and
low-strain
Na3.5Fe0.5VCr0.5(PO4)3/C
cathode
material
featuring
high
working
voltage
(∼3.43
V),
reversible
(148.5
mAh
g–1),
cycling
stability
(95.1%
retention
over
2000
cycles).
The
deviation
in
the
reaction
potential
of
each
redox
couple
(Fe2+/Fe3+,
V3+/V4+/V5+,
Cr3+/Cr4+)
efficaciously
alleviates
lattice
strain
accumulation,
ensuring
small
cell
volume
variation
3.87%
during
highly
charge–discharge
processes,
confirmed
systematic
situ/ex
situ
analyses.
Moreover,
fast
kinetics
unexpected
Na1-ion
(6b
site)
release/uptake
elucidated
via
multiple
electrochemical
characterizations
theoretical
computations.
This
rational
strategy
incorporating
versatile
couples
with
different
roles
will
broaden
horizons
high-performance
NASICON-type
cathodes.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(46)
Published: July 4, 2023
Abstract
Rechargeable
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
emerging
as
a
viable
alternative
to
lithium‐ion
battery
(LIB)
technology,
their
raw
materials
economical,
geographically
abundant
(unlike
lithium),
and
less
toxic.
The
matured
LIB
technology
contributes
significantly
digital
civilization,
from
mobile
electronic
devices
zero
electric‐vehicle
emissions.
However,
with
the
increasing
reliance
on
renewable
energy
sources
anticipated
integration
of
high‐energy‐density
into
grid,
concerns
have
arisen
regarding
sustainability
lithium
due
its
limited
availability
consequent
price
escalations.
In
this
context,
SIBs
gained
attention
potential
storage
alternative,
benefiting
abundance
sodium
sharing
electrochemical
characteristics
similar
LIBs.
Furthermore,
high‐entropy
chemistry
has
emerged
new
paradigm,
promising
enhance
density
accelerate
advancements
in
meet
growing
demands.
This
review
uncovers
fundamentals,
current
progress,
views
future
SIB
technologies,
discussion
focused
design
novel
materials.
crucial
factors,
such
morphology,
crystal
defects,
doping,
that
can
tune
electrochemistry,
which
should
inspire
young
researchers
identify
work
challenging
research
problems,
also
reviewed.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(37)
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
Abstract
In
recent
decades,
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
have
received
increasing
attention
because
they
offer
cost
and
safety
advantages
avoid
the
challenges
related
to
limited
lithium/cobalt/nickel
resources
environmental
pollution.
Because
sodium
storage
performance
production
of
SIBs
are
dominated
by
cathode
performance,
developing
materials
with
large‐scale
capacity
is
key
achieving
commercial
applications
SIBs.
Therefore,
host
high
energy
density,
long
cycling
life,
low
cost,
chemical/environmental
stability
crucial
for
implementing
advanced
Among
developed
SIBs,
O3‐type
sodiated
transition‐metal
oxides
attracted
extensive
owing
their
simple
synthesis
methods,
theoretical
specific
capacity,
sufficient
Na
content.
However,
relatively
large
Na‐ion
radius
leads
sluggish
diffusion
kinetics
inevitable
complex
phase
transitions
during
deintercalation/intercalation
process,
resulting
in
poor
rate
capability
stability.
this
review
comprehensively
summarizes
research
progress
modification
strategies
cathodes,
including
component
design,
surface
modification,
optimization
methods.
This
work
aims
guide
development
layered
provide
technical
support
next
generation
energy‐storage
systems.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 12530 - 12543
Published: June 29, 2023
Sodium
layered
oxides
always
suffer
from
sluggish
kinetics
and
deleterious
phase
transformations
at
deep-desodiation
state
(i.e.,
>4.0
V)
in
O3
structure,
incurring
inferior
rate
capability
grievous
capacity
degradation.
To
tackle
these
handicaps,
here,
a
configurational
entropy
tuning
protocol
through
manipulating
the
stoichiometric
ratios
of
inactive
cations
is
proposed
to
elaborately
design
Na-deficient,
O3-type
NaxTmO2
cathodes.
It
found
that
electrons
surrounding
oxygen
TmO6
octahedron
are
rearranged
by
introduction
MnO6
TiO6
octahedra
Na-deficient
Na0.83Li0.1Ni0.25Co0.2Mn0.15Ti0.15Sn0.15O2-δ
(MTS15)
with
expanded
O-Na-O
slab
spacing,
giving
enhanced
Na+
diffusion
structural
stability,
as
disclosed
theoretical
calculations
electrochemical
measurements.
Concomitantly,
effect
contributes
improved
reversibility
Co
redox
phase-transition
behaviors
between
P3,
clearly
revealed
ex
situ
synchrotron
X-ray
absorption
spectra
diffraction.
Notably,
prepared
entropy-tuned
MTS15
cathode
exhibits
impressive
(76.7%
retention
10
C),
cycling
stability
(87.2%
after
200
cycles)
reversible
109.4
mAh
g-1,
good
full-cell
performance
(84.3%
100
cycles),
exceptional
air
stability.
This
work
provides
an
idea
for
how
high-entropy
sodium
high-power
density
storage
systems.
Small,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2022
It
has
long
been
the
goal
to
develop
rechargeable
batteries
with
low
cost
and
cycling
life.
Polyanionic
compounds
offer
attractive
advantages
of
robust
frameworks,
long-term
stability,
cost-effectiveness,
making
them
ideal
candidates
as
electrode
materials
for
grid-scale
energy
storage
systems.
In
past
few
years,
various
polyanionic
electrodes
have
synthesized
developed
sodium
storage.
Specifically,
doping
regulation
including
cation
anion
shown
a
great
effect
in
tailoring
structures
achieve
extraordinary
electrochemical
performance.
this
review,
recent
progress
sodium-ion
(SIBs)
is
summarized,
their
underlying
mechanisms
improving
properties
are
discussed.
Moreover,
challenges
prospects
design
advanced
SIBs
put
forward.
anticipated
that
further
versatile
strategies
developing
high-performance
devices
can
be
inspired.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(52)
Published: Oct. 17, 2022
Abstract
As
promising
cathode
for
sodium‐ion
batteries,
Na
+
Superionic
Conductor
(NASICON)‐type
materials
have
attracted
attention
owing
to
their
excellent
structural
stability,
superior
ionic
conductivity,
and
small
volume
expansion.
However,
the
vanadium‐based
NASICON‐type
with
biotoxicity
exorbitant
price
of
V
element
iron‐based
low
mean
working
voltage
as
well
intrinsic
poor
electronic
conductivity
polyanionic
compounds
hinder
practical
applications.
Herein,
a
double‐carbon‐layer
decorated
heterogeneous
composite,
3
2
(PO
4
)
‐Na
Fe
)(P
O
7
(NVFPP/C/G),
is
successfully
prepared
addressing
these
limitations.
Due
synergistic
effect,
NVFPP/C/G
exhibits
electrochemical
performance
in
half‐cell
system
full‐cell
when
matched
hard
carbon
anode.
Furthermore,
phase
composition,
electrode
kinetics,
transition
are
confirmed
by
combined
analyses
slow
scanning
power
X‐ray
diffraction,
high‐resolution
transmission
electron
microscopy,
cyclic
voltammetry
various
scan
rates,
galvanostatic
intermittent
titration
technique,
ex
situ
photoelectron
spectra,
diffraction.
This
study
portends
strategy
utilize
composite
structure
engineering
developing
advanced
cathodes.
Interdisciplinary materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. 417 - 433
Published: June 20, 2022
Abstract
The
accelerating
electrification
has
sparked
an
explosion
in
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs)
consumption.
As
the
lifespan
declines,
substantial
LIBs
will
flow
into
recycling
market
and
promise
to
spawn
a
giant
system.
Nonetheless,
since
lack
of
unified
guiding
standard
nontraceability,
end‐of‐life
fallen
dilemma
low
rate,
poor
efficiency,
insignificant
benefits.
Herein,
tapping
summarizing
analyzing
current
status
challenges
LIBs,
this
outlook
provides
insights
for
future
course
full
lifecycle
management
proposing
gradient
utilization
recycling‐target
predesign
strategy.
Further,
we
acknowledge
some
recommendations
waste
anticipate
collaborative
effort
advance
sustainable
reliable
routes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(7)
Published: Aug. 18, 2023
Abstract
Sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
a
viable
alternative
to
meet
the
requirements
of
future
large‐scale
energy
storage
systems
due
uniform
distribution
and
abundant
sodium
resources.
Among
various
cathode
materials
for
SIBs,
phosphate‐based
polyanionic
compounds
exhibit
excellent
sodium‐storage
properties,
such
as
high
operation
voltage,
remarkable
structural
stability,
superior
safety.
However,
their
undesirable
electronic
conductivities
specific
capacities
limit
application
in
systems.
Herein,
development
history
recent
progress
cathodes
first
overviewed.
Subsequently,
effective
modification
strategies
summarized
toward
high‐performance
including
surface
coating,
morphological
control,
ion
doping,
electrolyte
optimization.
Besides,
electrochemical
performance,
cost,
industrialization
analysis
SIBs
discussed
accelerating
commercialization
development.
Finally,
directions
comprehensively
concluded.
It
is
believed
that
this
review
can
provide
instructive
insight
into
developing
practical
SIBs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(12)
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
Abstract
NASICON‐type
Na
3
VM(PO
4
)
(M:
transition
metals)
cathodes
usually
suffer
from
poor
cycling
stability
in
the
voltage
region
of
above
V
versus
+
/Na
owing
to
irreversible
phase
and
severe
structural
distortion.
Herein,
high
entropy
concept
is
extended
NASICONs
VAl
0.2
Cr
Fe
In
Ga
(PO
(NVMP)
with
purity
obtained.
The
NVMP
achieves
a
highly
reversible
specific
capacity
102
mAh
g
−1
(2.5–4.4
vs
/Na)
via
successive
redox
reaction
3+
/V
4+
5+
together
long‐term
lifespan
5000
cycles
at
20
C
(a
retention
86.8%).
Even
an
extreme
temperature
−20
°C,
cathode
can
still
provide
excellent
performance
94.2%
5
after
1000
cycles).
Moreover,
increased
configurational
electrode
renders
quite
small
cell
volume
change
1.1%.
sodium
ion
storage
mechanism
containing
solid
solution‐type
range
2.5–3.8
bi‐phasic
3.8–4.4
revealed
by
ex
situ
XRD
analysis.
Pairing
hard
carbon
anode,
NVMP//HC
offers
81
based
on
mass.
This
high‐entropy
engineering
expected
be
widely
applicable
for
development
polyanionic
materials.