P2-type Na_(2/3)Fe_(1/2)Mn_(1/2)O_(2) was synthesized by a facile sol−gel method,and the effect of calcination temperature on the structure,morphology and electrochemical performance of samples was investigated.The re...P2-type Na_(2/3)Fe_(1/2)Mn_(1/2)O_(2) was synthesized by a facile sol−gel method,and the effect of calcination temperature on the structure,morphology and electrochemical performance of samples was investigated.The results show that the sample obtained at 900℃ is pure P2-type Na_(2/3)Fe_(1/2)Mn_(1/2)O_(2) phase with good crystallization,which consists of hexagon plate-shaped particles with the size and thickness of 2−4μm and 200−400 nm,respectively.The sample exhibits an initial specific discharge capacity of 243 mA·h/g at a current density of 26 mA/g with good cycling stability.The high specific capacity indicates that P2-type Na_(2/3)Fe_(1/2)Mn_(1/2)O_(2) is a promising cathode material for sodiumion batteries.展开更多
Layered cathode material LiCo1/3Ni1/3Mn1/3O2 was synthesized by Pechini process, and investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling. The sampl...Layered cathode material LiCo1/3Ni1/3Mn1/3O2 was synthesized by Pechini process, and investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling. The sample is well-crystallized and has a phase-pure a-NaFeO2 structure. The particle sizes are uniform, and distributed in the range of 20-200 nm. The initial discharge capacity of the Li/LiCo1/3Ni1/3Mn1/3O2 cell was about 149 mAh·g-1 when it was cycled at a voltage range of 4.5-2.3 V with a specific current of 0.25 mA. The result is better in comparison with solid-state solution method. The synthetic procedure was discussed. Three major reactions: chelation, esterification, and polymerization successively occurred.展开更多
Layered F-doped cathode materials 0.3 Li_2 MnO_3-0.7 LiMn_(1/3)Ni_(1/3)CO_(1/3))O_(2-x)F_x(x = 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04,0.05) microspheres made up of nanosized primary grains were prepared through co-precipitation me...Layered F-doped cathode materials 0.3 Li_2 MnO_3-0.7 LiMn_(1/3)Ni_(1/3)CO_(1/3))O_(2-x)F_x(x = 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04,0.05) microspheres made up of nanosized primary grains were prepared through co-precipitation method. The sample of x = 0.02 demonstrates a large discharge capacity of226 mAh g^(-1) over 100 cycles at 0.1 C and excellent rate performance with discharge capacity of 96 mAh g-1 at 5.0 C and room temperature. Particularly, this material shows much enhanced electrochemical performances even at high temperature of 55 ℃. It delivers a quite high discharge capacity of 233.7 mAh·g^(-1) at 1.0 C with capacity retention as high as 97.9% after 100 cycles. The results demonstrate that the fluorine incorporation stabilizes the cathode structure and maintains stable interfacial resistances.展开更多
Na-based layered transition metal oxides with O_(3)-type structure have been considered to be promising cathodes for Na-ion batteries. However, the intrinsically limited Na-ion conductivity induced by the Otype Na-coo...Na-based layered transition metal oxides with O_(3)-type structure have been considered to be promising cathodes for Na-ion batteries. However, the intrinsically limited Na-ion conductivity induced by the Otype Na-coordinate environment compromises their rate and cycle capability, hindering their practical application. Here, we report an interphase-structure tailoring strategy that improves the electrochemical properties of O_(3)-type layered cathodes achieved through surface coating and doping processes.Specifically, a Zr-doped interphase structure is designed in the model compound NaNi_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)O_(2) using the ionic conductor Na_(3)Zr_(2)Si_(2)PO_(12) as the surface coating material and Zr-dopant provider. We discover that the modified NaNi_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)O_(2)cathode shows a stable Na-storage structure as well as an enhanced rate/cycle capability. Combined with theoretical calculations, it is suggested that the superior electrochemical performances originate from the Zr-doped interphase structure, which has an enlarged Na layer spacing that forms favorable Na-ion diffusion channels. This work highlights a general material interface optimization method which opens a new perspective for fabricating high-performance electrodes for Na-ion batteries and beyond.展开更多
Electrolyte design strategies are closely related to the capacities, cycle life and safety of sodium–ion batteries. In this study, we aimed to optimize electrolyte with the focus on engineering aspects. The basic phy...Electrolyte design strategies are closely related to the capacities, cycle life and safety of sodium–ion batteries. In this study, we aimed to optimize electrolyte with the focus on engineering aspects. The basic physicochemical properties including ionic conductivity, viscosity,wettability and thermochemical stability of the electrolytes using Na PF6 as the solute and the mixed solvent with different components of EMC,DMC or DEC in PC or EC were systematically measured. Ah pouch cell with NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)/hard carbon electrodes was used to evaluate the performance of the prepared electrolytes. By using the Inductive Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometer(ICP), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS), Thermogravimetric-differential scanning calorimetry(TG-DSC) and Accelerating Rate Calorimeter(ARC), we show that an optimized electrolyte can effectively promote the formation of a protective interfacial layer on two electrodes, which not only retards parasitic reactions between the electrodes and electrolyte but also suppresses dissolution of metal ions from the cathode. With an optimized electrolyte, a NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)/hard carbon cell can attain 56.16% capacity retention under the low temperature of -40℃, and can be able to retain 80%capacity retention after more than 2500 cycles while presenting excellent thermal safety.展开更多
基金the financial supports from the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2020JJ5102)the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,China(No.19A111).
文摘P2-type Na_(2/3)Fe_(1/2)Mn_(1/2)O_(2) was synthesized by a facile sol−gel method,and the effect of calcination temperature on the structure,morphology and electrochemical performance of samples was investigated.The results show that the sample obtained at 900℃ is pure P2-type Na_(2/3)Fe_(1/2)Mn_(1/2)O_(2) phase with good crystallization,which consists of hexagon plate-shaped particles with the size and thickness of 2−4μm and 200−400 nm,respectively.The sample exhibits an initial specific discharge capacity of 243 mA·h/g at a current density of 26 mA/g with good cycling stability.The high specific capacity indicates that P2-type Na_(2/3)Fe_(1/2)Mn_(1/2)O_(2) is a promising cathode material for sodiumion batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51874196,51674164)the Program for Professor of Special Appointment at the Shanghai Institutions of Higher Learning,China(No.TP2020032)+2 种基金the Iron and Steel Joint Research Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and China Baowu Steel Group Corp.Ltd.(No.U1860203)the Independent Research and Development Project of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy,Shanghai University,China(No.SKLASS 2021-Z03)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,China(Nos.21DZ1208900,19DZ2270200,20511107700)。
文摘Layered cathode material LiCo1/3Ni1/3Mn1/3O2 was synthesized by Pechini process, and investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and galvanostatic charge/discharge cycling. The sample is well-crystallized and has a phase-pure a-NaFeO2 structure. The particle sizes are uniform, and distributed in the range of 20-200 nm. The initial discharge capacity of the Li/LiCo1/3Ni1/3Mn1/3O2 cell was about 149 mAh·g-1 when it was cycled at a voltage range of 4.5-2.3 V with a specific current of 0.25 mA. The result is better in comparison with solid-state solution method. The synthetic procedure was discussed. Three major reactions: chelation, esterification, and polymerization successively occurred.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51372136)the NSFC-Guangdong United Fund (No. U1401246)
文摘Layered F-doped cathode materials 0.3 Li_2 MnO_3-0.7 LiMn_(1/3)Ni_(1/3)CO_(1/3))O_(2-x)F_x(x = 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04,0.05) microspheres made up of nanosized primary grains were prepared through co-precipitation method. The sample of x = 0.02 demonstrates a large discharge capacity of226 mAh g^(-1) over 100 cycles at 0.1 C and excellent rate performance with discharge capacity of 96 mAh g-1 at 5.0 C and room temperature. Particularly, this material shows much enhanced electrochemical performances even at high temperature of 55 ℃. It delivers a quite high discharge capacity of 233.7 mAh·g^(-1) at 1.0 C with capacity retention as high as 97.9% after 100 cycles. The results demonstrate that the fluorine incorporation stabilizes the cathode structure and maintains stable interfacial resistances.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (51705306)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission Project (15110501100)Open Fund of Jiangsu Laboratory of Lake Environment Remote Sensing Technologies of Huaiyin Institute of Technology (JSLERS-2019-003)
基金The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,and the Scientific Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (ZDKYYQ20170001):China the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2019A1515111025) China the Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (2019B1096)Japan。
文摘Na-based layered transition metal oxides with O_(3)-type structure have been considered to be promising cathodes for Na-ion batteries. However, the intrinsically limited Na-ion conductivity induced by the Otype Na-coordinate environment compromises their rate and cycle capability, hindering their practical application. Here, we report an interphase-structure tailoring strategy that improves the electrochemical properties of O_(3)-type layered cathodes achieved through surface coating and doping processes.Specifically, a Zr-doped interphase structure is designed in the model compound NaNi_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)O_(2) using the ionic conductor Na_(3)Zr_(2)Si_(2)PO_(12) as the surface coating material and Zr-dopant provider. We discover that the modified NaNi_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)O_(2)cathode shows a stable Na-storage structure as well as an enhanced rate/cycle capability. Combined with theoretical calculations, it is suggested that the superior electrochemical performances originate from the Zr-doped interphase structure, which has an enlarged Na layer spacing that forms favorable Na-ion diffusion channels. This work highlights a general material interface optimization method which opens a new perspective for fabricating high-performance electrodes for Na-ion batteries and beyond.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of China,China(21938005,21676165)Science&Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,China(19DZ1205500)+1 种基金Zhejiang Key Research and Development Program,China(2020C01128)National Key Research and Development Program,China(2016YFB0901500)。
文摘Electrolyte design strategies are closely related to the capacities, cycle life and safety of sodium–ion batteries. In this study, we aimed to optimize electrolyte with the focus on engineering aspects. The basic physicochemical properties including ionic conductivity, viscosity,wettability and thermochemical stability of the electrolytes using Na PF6 as the solute and the mixed solvent with different components of EMC,DMC or DEC in PC or EC were systematically measured. Ah pouch cell with NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)/hard carbon electrodes was used to evaluate the performance of the prepared electrolytes. By using the Inductive Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrometer(ICP), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS), Thermogravimetric-differential scanning calorimetry(TG-DSC) and Accelerating Rate Calorimeter(ARC), we show that an optimized electrolyte can effectively promote the formation of a protective interfacial layer on two electrodes, which not only retards parasitic reactions between the electrodes and electrolyte but also suppresses dissolution of metal ions from the cathode. With an optimized electrolyte, a NaNi_(1/3)Fe_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_(2)/hard carbon cell can attain 56.16% capacity retention under the low temperature of -40℃, and can be able to retain 80%capacity retention after more than 2500 cycles while presenting excellent thermal safety.
