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Zhang J, Jiang J, Guo H, Sheng X, Wang W, Zhuo Z, Lu N. Layered carbon nitride bulk as a versatile cathode material for fast ion batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2025; 27:9711-9720. [PMID: 40261000 DOI: 10.1039/d5cp00187k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/24/2025]
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The development of high-comprehensive-performance cathode materials is significant and urgent for ion battery systems. Based on density functional theory methods, we systematically expand and investigate a porous and van der Waals layered bulk structure of carbon nitride as a versatile cathode material for various ion batteries. The calculated results indicate that the layered bulk carbon nitride structure is a semiconductor material with good thermal stability. The structure has high-density one-dimensional transport channels for fast K/Na/Ca ion migration with low activation energy barriers of only 0.125, 0.281, and 0.296 eV, respectively. The theoretical specific capacity, open-circuit voltage, and energy density can reach 137, 150, and 273 mA h g-1, 3.788-3.614, 3.251-3.037, and 3.376-2.821 V, and 506.1, 470.8, and 847.3 W h kg-1 for K, Na and Ca ions, respectively. Compared to common cathode materials, layered carbon nitride possesses significant advantages such as fast ion migration, high energy density, low cost, and environmental friendliness.
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- Jiaqi Zhang
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Rd., Hefei 230026, China.
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Rd., Hefei 230026, China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory for Control and Applications of Optoelectronic Information Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids Ministry of Education, and Department of Physics, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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Wang Z, Li Z, Du Z, Geng J, Zong W, Chen R, Dong H, Gao X, Zhao F, Wang T, Munshi T, Liu L, Zhang P, Shi W, Wang D, Wang Y, Wang M, Xiong F, He G. Na 3V 2(PO 4) 3 cathode materials for advanced sodium-ion batteries: Modification strategies and density functional theory calculations. J Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 682:760-783. [PMID: 39644747 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.11.212] [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: 09/18/2024] [Revised: 11/14/2024] [Accepted: 11/26/2024] [Indexed: 12/09/2024]
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With the rapid development of electric vehicles and smart grids, the demands for energy supply systems such as secondary batteries are increasing exponentially. Despite the world-renowned achievements in portable devices, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have struggled to meet the demands due to the constraints of total lithium resources. As the most promising alternative to LIBs, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are generating widespread research enthusiasm around the world. Among all components, the cathode material remains the primary obstacle to the practical application of SIBs due to its inability to match the performance of other components. Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) stands out as a promising cathode material for SIBs, given its suitable theoretical specific capacity, appropriate operating voltage, robust structural stability, and excellent ionic conductivity. In this article, we first review recent modification strategies for NVP, including conductive substance coating, ion doping (single-, dual- and multi-site doping) and morphology modulation (from zero-dimensional (0D) to three-dimensional (3D)). Subsequently, we summarize five ways in which density functional theory (DFT) calculations can be applied in guiding NVP modification studies. Furthermore, a series of emerging studies combining DFT calculations are introduced. Finally, the remaining challenges and the prospects for optimization of NVP in SIBs are presented.
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- Zhaoyang Wang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry Engineering, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China; State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK.
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry Engineering, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Lincoln, Brayford PoolLincoln, Lincolnshire LN6 7TS, UK
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry Engineering, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry Engineering, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry Engineering, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry Engineering, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry Engineering, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry Engineering, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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- Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK.
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Hu J, Li X, Liang Q, Xu L, Ding C, Liu Y, Gao Y. Optimization Strategies of Na 3V 2(PO 4) 3 Cathode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 17:33. [PMID: 39365405 PMCID: PMC11452371 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01526-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) has garnered great attentions as a prospective cathode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) by virtue of its decent theoretical capacity, superior ion conductivity and high structural stability. However, the inherently poor electronic conductivity and sluggish sodium-ion diffusion kinetics of NVP material give rise to inferior rate performance and unsatisfactory energy density, which strictly confine its further application in SIBs. Thus, it is of significance to boost the sodium storage performance of NVP cathode material. Up to now, many methods have been developed to optimize the electrochemical performance of NVP cathode material. In this review, the latest advances in optimization strategies for improving the electrochemical performance of NVP cathode material are well summarized and discussed, including carbon coating or modification, foreign-ion doping or substitution and nanostructure and morphology design. The foreign-ion doping or substitution is highlighted, involving Na, V, and PO43- sites, which include single-site doping, multiple-site doping, single-ion doping, multiple-ion doping and so on. Furthermore, the challenges and prospects of high-performance NVP cathode material are also put forward. It is believed that this review can provide a useful reference for designing and developing high-performance NVP cathode material toward the large-scale application in SIBs.
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- Jiawen Hu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, People's Republic of China.
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Zhou Q, Wang Y, Ou R, Ding X, Xin Y, Wu F, Gao H. Yolk-Shell Construction of Na 3V 2(PO 4) 2F 3 with Copper Substitution Microsphere as High-Rate and Long-Cycling Cathode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310699. [PMID: 38456384 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Na3V2(PO4)2F3 (NVPF) is emerging as a promising cathode material for high-voltage sodium-ion batteries. Whereas, the inferior intrinsic electrical conductivity leading to poor rate performance and cycling stability. To address this issue, a strategy of synthesizing unique yolk-shell structured NVPF with copper substitution via spray drying method is proposed. Besides, the synergistic modulation of both crystalline structure and interfacial properties results in significantly enhanced intrinsic and interfacial conductivity of NVPF. The optimized yolk-shell structured cathode materials can possess a high capacity of 117.4 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C, and remains a high-capacity retention of 91.3% after 5000 cycles. A detailed investigation of kinetic properties combined with in situ XRD technology and DFT calculations, has been implemented, particularly with regard to electron conduction and sodium ion diffusion. Consequently, the yolk-shell structured composition of Na3V1.94Cu0.06(PO4)2F3 with nitrogen-modified carbon coating layer shows the lowest polarization potential because of the effectively enhanced electronic conductivity and Na+ diffusion process in the bulk phase. The robust electrochemical performance suggests that developing the unique yolk-shell structure with the collaboration of interface and bulk crystal properties is a favorable strategy to design cathode material with a high performance for sodium-ion batteries.
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- Qingbo Zhou
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Yangtze Delta Region Academy of Beijing Institute of Technology, Jiaxing, 314019, P. R. China
- Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Chongqing, 401120, P. R. China
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Lu S, Cai Y, Li Y, Du X, Wang J, Liu Y, Cao K, Fan Y. Anion Substitution to Suppress the Voltage Hysteresis of Na 3MnTi(PO 4) 3 as a Cathode Material for Sodium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:38092-38100. [PMID: 38990674 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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The Mn-based polyanion compound Na3MnTi(PO4)3 (NMTP) with a Na superionic conductor (NASICON) structure has attracted incremental attention as a potential cathode material for sodium-ion batteries. However, the occupation of Mn2+ on Na+ vacancies usually leads to severe voltage hysteresis, which in turn results in significant capacity loss, slow Na+ diffusion kinetics, and poor cycling stability. Herein, anion-substituted compounds Na3MnTi(PO4)3-x(SiO4)x (x = 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3) are synthesized. It reveals that the SiO44- substitution could induce partial oxidation of Mn2+ to Mn3+, and the latter has a lower occupancy preference on Na+ vacancies. By the proposed charge compensation strategy, the Mn2+ occupation on Na+ vacancies can be significantly suppressed. As a result, the voltage hysteresis is substantially inhibited, and greatly improved electrochemical performance is achieved. This study offers an alternative strategy to address the voltage hysteresis associated with NMTP and other Mn-based NASICON cathode materials.
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- Sitong Lu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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Xing B, Ren J, Hu P, Luo W, Mai B, Cai H, Wu J, Wu X, Chen X, Deng Z, Feng W, Mai L. Fluoride Doping Na 3Al 2/3V 4/3(PO 4) 3 Microspheres As Cathode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries with Multielectron Redox. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310997. [PMID: 38353064 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are potential candidates for large energy storage usage because of the natural abundance and cheap sodium. Nevertheless, improving the energy density and cycling steadiness of SIB cathodes remains a challenge. In this work, F-doping Na3Al2/3V4/3(PO4)3(NAVP) microspheres (Na3Al2/3V4/3(PO4)2.9F0.3(NAVPF)) are synthesized via spray drying and investigated as SIB cathodes. XRD and Rietveld refinement reveal expanded lattice parameters for NAVPF compared to the undoped sample, and the successful cation doping into the Na superionic conductor (NASICON) framework improves Na+ diffusion channels. The NAVPF delivers an ultrahigh capacity of 148 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 with 90.8% retention after 200 cycles, enabled by the activation of V2+/V5+ multielectron reaction. Notably, NAVPF delivers an ultrahigh rate performance, with a discharge capacity of 83.6 mAh g-1 at 5000 mA g-1. In situ XRD demonstrates solid-solution reactions occurred during charge-discharge of NAVPF without two-phase reactions, indicating enhanced structural stability after F-doped. The full cell with NAVPF cathode and Na+ preintercalated hard carbon anode shows a large discharge capacity of 100 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 with 80.2% retention after 100 cycles. This anion doping strategy creates a promising SIB cathode candidate for future high-energy-density energy storage applications.
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- Boyu Xing
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, P. R. China
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Wang J, Liu Q, Cao S, Zhu H, Wang Y. Boosting sodium-ion battery performance with binary metal-doped Na 3V 2(PO 4) 2F 3 cathodes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 665:1043-1053. [PMID: 38579387 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.003] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Na3V2(PO4)2F3 (NVPF), recognized for its Na superionic conductor architecture, emerges as a promising candidate among polyanion-type cathodes for sodium ion batteries (SIBs). However, its adoption in practical applications faces obstacles due to its inherently low electronic conductivity. To address this challenge, we employ a binary co-doped strategy to design Na3.3K0.2V1.5Mg0.5(PO4)2F3 cathode with nitrogen-doped carbon (NC) coating layer. This configuration enhances electronic conductivity and reduces diffusion barriers for sodium ion (Na+). The strategy of incorporating nitrogen-doped carbon coating not only facilitates the formation of a porous structure but also introduces additional defects and active sites. Such modifications accelerate the reaction kinetics and augment electrolyte interaction through an expanded specific surface area, thus streamlining the electrochemical process. Concurrently, strategic heteroatom substitution leads to a more efficient engagement of Na+ in the electrochemical activities, thereby bolstering the cathode's structural integrity. The vanadium fluorophosphate Na3.3K0.2V1.5Mg0.5(PO4)2F3@NC exhibits an electrochemical performance, including a high discharge specific capacity of 124.3 mA h g-1 at 0.1C, a long lifespan of 1000 cycles with a capacity retention of 93.1 % at 10C, and a rate property of 73.2 mA h g-1 at 20C. This research provides a method for preparing binary doped NVPF for energy storage electrochemistry.
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- Jie Wang
- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; Duozhu Technology (Wuhan) Co., LTD, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; Duozhu Technology (Wuhan) Co., LTD, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; Duozhu Technology (Wuhan) Co., LTD, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; Duozhu Technology (Wuhan) Co., LTD, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; Duozhu Technology (Wuhan) Co., LTD, China
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Zhou M, Zhou X, Li L, Chen X, Qiao Z, Chou S. Emerging high voltage V 4+/V 5+ redox reactions in Na 3V 2(PO 4) 3-based cathodes for sodium-ion batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:8651-8663. [PMID: 38873071 PMCID: PMC11168175 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc01226g] [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: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) cathode materials with the advantages of long cycle life and superior thermal stability have been considered promising cathode candidates for SIBs. However, the unsatisfactory energy density derived from low theoretical capacity and operating voltage (3.35 V vs. Na+/Na, based on the V3+/V4+ redox couple) inevitably limits their practical application. Therefore, the activation of the V4+/V5+ redox couple (∼4.0 V vs. Na+/Na) in NVP-based cathode materials to boost the energy density of SIBs has attracted extensive attention. Herein, we first analyze the challenges of activation of the V4+/V5+ redox couple in NVP-based cathode materials. Subsequently, the recent achievement of NVP-based cathode materials with activated V4+/V5+ redox reactions for SIBs is overviewed. Finally, further research directions of high voltage V4+/V5+ redox reactions in NVP-based cathodes are proposed. This review provides valuable guidance for developing high energy density NVP-based cathode materials for SIBs.
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- Meng Zhou
- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Yantai Nanshan University Yantai Shandong 265713 China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization Technology, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization Technology, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130012 P. R. China
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- College of Textile Science and Engineering (International Institute of Silk), Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Hangzhou 310018 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University Changchun 130012 P. R. China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization Technology, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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Yan J, Zhang C, Li Z, Liu F, Wang H, Wang X, Wang L. Trace topological doping strategy and deep learning to reveal high-rate sodium storage regulation of barium-doped Na 3V 2(PO 4) 3. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:4578-4590. [PMID: 38282558 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04300b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The urgent development of sodium ion batteries has stimulated the rapid innovation of sodium super ionic conductor-type Na3V2(PO4)3 materials with high energy density and ultra-high charge/discharge rates, where the bottlenecks are the activation of multi-electron reactions and the utilization of the third sodium ion. Herein, we design a trace topological doping strategy to introduce barium ions into crystal domains of Na3V2(PO4)3 to partially replace vanadium sites. Deep learning demonstrates that the violation of the inversion symmetry of vanadium by barium substitution can improve the structural stability and change the charge density distribution of vanadium, resulting in the re-distribution of surface electrons and supplying more possible migration paths for sodium ions. Simultaneously, the slight alteration of the crystal structure helps the positive shift of vanadium valence from +3 to +4, providing more multi-electron redox reactions. Among these candidates, NVBP-2 manifests a specific capacity of 65.1 mA h g-1 at 50C rate with superior charge-discharge capability and cycling performance. Moreover, it possesses decent long-term cycling stability with 81.2% capacity retention after 2000 cycles at 50C. In summary, the results indicate that trace topological doping of alkaline metal ions in combination with deep learning has a novel ability to achieve sodium ion storage regulation for sodium ion batteries, which exquisitely provides a new perspective for screening cathode materials with high electrochemical performance.
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- Ji Yan
- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Physics, Nanophotonics and Biophotonics Key Laboratory of Jilin Province, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, China.
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- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW., Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada.
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- College of New Energy, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Chen Y, Liao X, Wang P, Chen J, Zhang X, Wu X, Smith SC, Lin D, Tan X, Zheng Q. A high-energy-density NASICON-type Na 3V 1.25Ga 0.75(PO 4) 3 cathode with reversible V 4+/V 5+ redox couple for sodium ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 653:1-10. [PMID: 37708726 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.09.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The stable three-dimensional framework and high operating voltage of sodium superionic conductor (NASICON)-type Na3V2(PO4)3 has the potential to work with long cycle life and high-rate performance; however, it suffers from the poor intrinsic electronic conductivity and low energy density. Herein, Ga3+ is introduced into Na3V2(PO4)3 to activate the V4+/V5+ redox couple at a high potential of 4.0 V for enhancing energy density of the materials (Na3V2-xGax(PO4)3). After the partial substitution of Ga3+ for V3+, three redox couples (V2+/V3+, V3+/V4+ and V4+/V5+) of V are reversibly converted in the voltage range of 1.4-4.2 V, suggesting multi-electrons (>2e-) involved in the reversible reaction, and simultaneously the electronic conductivity of the materials is effectively enhanced. As a result, the cathode with x = 0.75 exhibits excellent electrochemical properties: in the voltage range of 2.2-4.2 V, delivering an initial capacity of 105 mAh/g at 1C with a capacity retention rate of 92.3% after 400 cycles, and providing a stable reversible capacity of 88.3 mAh/g at 40C; and in the voltage range of 1.4-4.2 V, presenting the reversible capacity 152.3 mAh/g at 1C (497.6 Wh kg-1), and cycling stably for 1000 cycles at 20C with a capacity decay of 0.02375% per cycle. It is found that the Na3V2-xGax(PO4)3 cathodes possess the sodium storage mechanism of single-phase and bi-phase reactions. This investigation presents a useful strategy to enhance the energy density and cycling life of NASICON-structured polyanionic phosphates by activating high-potential V4+/V5+ redox couple.
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- Yuxiang Chen
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, PR China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, PR China
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- Integrated Materials Design Laboratory, Department of Materials Physics, Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, PR China.
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610066, PR China.
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Zhang J, Li J, Wang H, Wang M. Research progress of organic liquid electrolyte for sodium ion battery. Front Chem 2023; 11:1253959. [PMID: 37780988 PMCID: PMC10536326 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1253959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Electrochemical energy storage technology has attracted widespread attention due to its low cost and high energy efficiency in recent years. Among the electrochemical energy storage technologies, sodium ion batteries have been widely focused due to the advantages of abundant sodium resources, low price and similar properties to lithium. In the basic structure of sodium ion battery, the electrolyte determines the electrochemical window and electrochemical performance of the battery, controls the properties of the electrode/electrolyte interface, and affects the safety of sodium ion batteries. Organic liquid electrolytes are widely used because of their low viscosity, high dielectric constant, and compatibility with common cathodes and anodes. However, there are problems such as low oxidation potential, high flammability and safety hazards. Therefore, the development of novel, low-cost, high-performance organic liquid electrolytes is essential for the commercial application of sodium ion batteries. In this paper, the basic requirements and main classifications of organic liquid electrolytes for sodium ion batteries have been introduced. The current research status of organic liquid electrolytes for sodium ion batteries has been highlighted, including compatibility with various types of electrodes and electrochemical properties such as multiplicative performance and cycling performance of electrode materials in electrolytes. The composition, formation mechanism and regulation strategies of interfacial films have been explained. Finally, the development trends of sodium ion battery electrolytes in terms of compatibility with materials, safety and stable interfacial film formation are pointed out in the future.
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- Jia Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- Key Laboratory of Salt Lake Resources Chemistry of Qinghai Province, Xining, China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- Key Laboratory of Salt Lake Resources Chemistry of Qinghai Province, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- Key Laboratory of Salt Lake Resources Chemistry of Qinghai Province, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, China
- Key Laboratory of Salt Lake Resources Chemistry of Qinghai Province, Xining, China
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Zhao XX, Fu W, Zhang HX, Guo JZ, Gu ZY, Wang XT, Yang JL, Lü HY, Wu XL, Ang EH. Pearl-Structure-Enhanced NASICON Cathode toward Ultrastable Sodium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023:e2301308. [PMID: 37083228 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202301308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Based on the favorable ionic conductivity and structural stability, sodium superionic conductor (NASICON) materials especially utilizing multivalent redox reaction of vanadium are one of the most promising cathodes in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). To further boost their application in large-scale energy storage production, a rational strategy is to tailor vanadium with earth-abundant and cheap elements (such as Fe, Mn), reducing the cost and toxicity of vanadium-based NASICON materials. Here, the Na3.05 V1.03 Fe0.97 (PO4 )3 (NVFP) is synthesized with highly conductive Ketjen Black (KB) by ball-milling assisted sol-gel method. The pearl-like KB branch chains encircle the NVFP (p-NVFP), the segregated particles possess promoted overall conductivity, balanced charge, and modulated crystal structure during electrochemical progress. The p-NVFP obtains significantly enhanced ion diffusion ability and low volume change (2.99%). Meanwhile, it delivers a durable cycling performance (87.7% capacity retention over 5000 cycles at 5 C) in half cells. Surprisingly, the full cells of p-NVFP reveal a remarkable capability of 84.9 mAh g-1 at 20 C with good cycling performance (capacity decay rate is 0.016% per cycle at 2 C). The structure modulation of the p-NVFP provides a rational design on the superiority of others to be put into practice.
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- Xin-Xin Zhao
- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun, P. R. China
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- National Institute of Education Singapore, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, 637616, Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun, P. R. China
- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, 130024, Changchun, P. R. China
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- National Institute of Education Singapore, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, 637616, Singapore, Singapore
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Hao ZL, Du M, Guo JZ, Gu ZY, Zhao XX, Wang XT, Lü HY, Wu XL. Nanodesigns for Na 3V 2(PO 4) 3-based cathode in sodium-ion batteries: a topical review. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 34:202003. [PMID: 36745917 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/acb944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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With the rapid development of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), it is urgent to exploit the cathode materials with good rate capability, attractive high energy density and considerable long cycle performance. Na3V2(PO4)3(NVP), as a NASICON-type electrode material, is one of the cathode materials with great potential for application because of its good thermal stability and stable. However, NVP has the inherent problem of low electronic conductivity, and various strategies are proposed to improve it, moreover, nanotechnology or nanostructure are involved in these strategies, the construction of nanostructured active particles and nanocomposites with conductive carbon networks have been shown to be effective in improving the electrical conductivity of NVP. Herein, we review the research progress of NVP performance improvement strategies from the perspective of nanostructures and classifies the prepared nanomaterials according to their different nano-dimension. In addition, NVP nanocomposites are reviewed in terms of both preparation methods and promotion effects, and examples of NVP nanocomposites at different nano-dimension are given. Finally, some personal views are presented to provide reasonable guidance for the research and design of high-performance polyanionic cathode materials of SIBs.
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- Ze-Lin Hao
- Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130022, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130022, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130022, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130022, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130022, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130022, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130022, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130022, Jilin, People's Republic of China
- MOE Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130022, Jilin, People's Republic of China
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He F, Kang J, Liu T, Deng H, Zhong B, Sun Y, Wu Z, Guo X. Research Progress on Electrochemical Properties of Na 3V 2(PO 4) 3 as Cathode Material for Sodium-Ion Batteries. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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- Fa He
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Zhao L, Liu X, Li J, Diao X, Zhang J. One-Step Synthesis of Three-Dimensional Na 3V 2(PO 4) 3/Carbon Frameworks as Promising Sodium-Ion Battery Cathode. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:446. [PMID: 36770406 PMCID: PMC9920691 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are essential for large-scale energy storage attributed to the high abundance of sodium. Polyanion Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) is a dominant cathode candidate for SIBs because of its high-voltage and sodium superionic conductor (NASICON) framework. However, the electrochemical performance of NVP is hindered by the inherently poor electronic conductivity, especially for extreme fast charging and long-duration cycling. Herein, we develop a facile one-step in-situ polycondensation method to synthesize the three-dimensional (3D) Na3V2(PO4)3/holey-carbon frameworks (NVP@C) by using melamine as carbon source. In this architecture, NVP crystals intergrown with the 3D holey-carbon frameworks provide rapid transport pathways for ion/electron transmission to increase the ultrahigh rate ability and cycle capability. Consequently, the NVP@C cathode possesses a high reversible capacity of 113.9 mAh g-1 at 100 mA g-1 and delivers an outstanding high-rate capability of 75.3 mAh g-1 at 6000 mA g-1. Moreover, it shows that the NVP@C cathode is able to display a volumetric energy density of 54 Wh L-1 at 6000 mA g-1 (31 Wh L-1 for NVP bulk), as well as excellent cycling performance of 65.4 mAh g-1 after 1000 cycles at 2000 mA g-1. Furthermore, the NVP@C exhibits remarkable reversible capabilities of 81.9 mAh g-1 at a current density of 100 mA g-1 and 60.2 mAh g-1 at 1000 mA g-1 even at a low temperature of -15 °C. The structure of porous carbon frameworks combined with single crystal materials by in-situ polycondensation offers general guidelines for the design of sodium, lithium and potassium energy storage materials.
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- Lijiang Zhao
- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Physics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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