Materials Research Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 035504 - 035504
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Layered
P2-Na
0.67
Ni
0.15
Fe
0.2
Mn
0.65
O
2
(P2-NFM)
cathode
material
has
attracted
great
attention
in
sodium-ion
batteries
due
to
its
high
theoretical
capacity,
low
cost,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
P2-NFM
exhibits
irreversible
phase
transition
slip
of
metal
layers
the
voltage
range
during
charging
process,
leading
a
gradually
declined
performance
material.
It
is
therefore
necessary
investigate
mechanism
as
well
effect
on
performance.
Herein,
utilizing
ex
situ
x-ray
diffraction
spectroscopy
photoelectron
spectroscopy,
crystal
structure
TM
(transition-metal)
bonding
changes
caused
by
are
elucidated.
found
that
prone
undergo
an
P2-O2
at
voltage,
causing
lattice
parameters
rapid
capacity
decay.
The
mainly
he
dynamic
transformation
valence
states
materials
voltage.
this
process
results
fluctuations
bond
lengths
between
these
elements
oxygen,
consequently
instigating
interlayer
within
Besides,
charge
compensation
been
elucidated
based
study
initial
process.
Results
show
contributed
range,
while
small
amount
range.
reveals
essential
cause
adverse
points
out
direction
for
improving
cycling
stability
layered
oxide
materials.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(15)
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Layered
oxides
have
become
the
research
focus
of
cathode
materials
for
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
due
to
low
cost,
simple
synthesis
process,
and
high
specific
capacity.
However,
poor
air
stability,
unstable
phase
structure
under
voltage,
slow
anionic
redox
kinetics
hinder
their
commercial
application.
In
recent
years,
concept
manipulating
orbital
hybridization
has
been
proposed
simultaneously
regulate
microelectronic
modify
surface
chemistry
environment
intrinsically.
this
review,
modes
between
atoms
in
3d/4d
transition
metal
(TM)
orbitals
O
2p
near
region
Fermi
energy
level
(E
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(8), P. 4154 - 4229
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
critically
evaluates
recent
advances
in
iron-based
electrode
materials
and
applications
alkali
metal
ion
batteries,
covering
chemical
synthesis,
structural
design,
modification
strategies,
with
insights
into
future
directions.
Interdisciplinary materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
Abstract
Exploiting
high‐capacity
cathode
materials
with
superior
reliability
is
vital
to
advancing
the
commercialization
of
sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs).
Layered
oxides,
known
for
their
eco‐friendliness,
adaptability,
commercial
viability,
and
significant
recent
advancements,
are
prominent
materials.
However,
electrochemical
cycling
over
an
extended
period
can
trigger
capacity
fade,
voltage
hysteresis,
structural
instability,
adverse
interface
reactions
which
shorten
battery
life
cause
safety
issues.
Thus,
it
essential
require
in‐depth
understanding
degradation
mechanisms
layered
oxides.
In
this
review,
crystal
electronic
structures
oxides
revisited
first,
a
renewed
also
presented.
Three
critical
highlighted
deeply
discussed
namely
Jahn–Teller
effect,
phase
transition,
surface
decomposition,
directly
responsible
inferior
performances.
Furthermore,
comprehensive
overview
recently
reported
modification
strategies
related
proposed.
Additionally,
review
discusses
challenges
in
practical
application,
primarily
from
mechanism
standpoint.
Finally,
outlines
future
research
directions,
offering
perspectives
further
develop
SIBs,
driving
industrialization
SIBs.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 2378 - 2388
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Mn/Fe-based
layered
oxides
are
deemed
to
be
a
highly
suitable
cathode
for
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
due
their
high
capacity
and
abundant
Mn/Fe
resources,
but
they
still
suffer
from
complicated
phase
transition
large
volume
variation.
To
conquer
these
problems,
high-entropy
oxide
P2–Na0.67Mn0.5Fe0.334Cu0.045Mg0.014Ti0.014Al0.014Zr0.014Sn0.014O2
(Mn–Fe–HEO)
is
rationally
designed
fabricated.
When
used
as
SIB,
Mn–Fe–HEO
exhibits
much
higher
reversible
better
rate
capability
than
low-entropy
Na0.67Mn0.5Fe0.334Cu0.164O2
(Mn–Fe–LEO)
within
wide
voltage
range
of
1.5–4.3
V.
Ex
situ
X-ray
diffraction
combined
with
diffusion
kinetics
tests
microstructural
characterizations
demonstrate
that
enhanced
structural
stability
effectively
prevents
the
Jahn–Teller
distortion
Mn3+,
stabilizes
Na+
channels,
enables
smooth
transfer
more
working
Na+.
These
lead
stable
fast
redox
electrochemistry
in
Mn–Fe–HEO.
This
work
deepens
understanding
relationship
between
structure
performance
provides
important
guidance
rational
design
future
cathodes.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 14789 - 14798
Published: March 14, 2024
The
P2-layered
metal
oxide
cathode
materials
are
crucial
for
constructing
high-rate
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs);
however,
its
practical
application
is
hindered
by
the
high
Na+
diffusion
barrier
resulting
from
Na+/vacancy
ordering.
Herein,
a
Li/Zn
cosubstitution
P2–Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2
(NLNZM)
was
synthesized
via
sol–gel
method
assisted
with
citric
acid,
which
can
induce
rearrangement
of
sites
to
disrupt
ordered
structures.
XRD
Rietveld
refinement
confirms
higher
occupancy
at
Nae
low
barriers
through
cosubstitution.
In
addition,
highly
reversible
phase
evolution
NLNZM
confirmed
in
situ
results,
thereby
ensuring
stability
structure
volume
change
rate
(0.78%).
Furthermore,
Li
and
Zn
reduce
surface
energy
increase
interlayered
distance
achieve
rapid
interfacial
kinetics.
As
result,
has
exhibited
capacity
152.8
mAh
g–1
an
outstanding
performance
103.4
5C.
After
200
cycles
5C,
retention
81.1%.
This
work
proposes
strategy
disorder
achieving
migration
as
material
SIBs.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(45), P. 16341 - 16353
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Na3V2(PO4)3
has
been
attracting
great
interest
from
scholars
owing
to
its
high
voltage
platform
and
energy
storage
capacity.
However,
poor
electronic
conductivity
weak
ion
diffusion
ability
seriously
restrict
the
application
of
actual
industrialization.
In
view
above
defects,
Na3+xV2(PO4)3/C
(x
=
0,
0.2,
0.4,
0.6)
cathode
materials
for
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
prepared
through
a
solid-phase
method
in
this
paper.
The
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
results
show
that
Na-rich
amount
x
0.4
attains
upper
limit
solid
solution
Na3V2(PO4)3,
"ultracapacity"
effect
reaches
maximum
at
value;
capacity
is
as
132.4
mAh/g,
with
remarkable
cycle
stability
(96%
retention
after
300
cycles).
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
clearly
explain
reason
excess
sodium
occupying
electrochemically
active
Na2
site
ultracapacity.
It
found
electron
paramagnetic
resonance
(EPR)
test
excessive
caused
some
high-valent
V
be
reduced
low-valent
V,
which
maintained
electrical
balance
crystal
structure.
Through
absorption
near
edge
structure
(XANES)
element,
it
change
valence
during
charge
discharge
process
consistent
Na3V2(PO4)3.
Refined
structural
characterization
by
spherical
aberration
microscopy
ex
situ
XRD
also
prove
undergoes
phase
transition
charge–discharge
can
reversibly
recovered.
These
findings
further
feasible
synthesize
new
stable
structure,
makes
practical
material
SIBs
having
potential
future.