[HTML][HTML] Environmentally stable interface of layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries

S Guo, Q Li, P Liu, M Chen, H Zhou - Nature communications, 2017 - nature.com
S Guo, Q Li, P Liu, M Chen, H Zhou
Nature communications, 2017nature.com
Sodium-ion batteries are strategically pivotal to achieving large-scale energy storage.
Layered oxides, especially manganese-based oxides, are the most popular cathodes due to
their high reversible capacity and use of earth-abundant elements. However, less noticed is
the fact that the interface of layered cathodes always suffers from atmospheric and
electrochemical corrosion, leading to severely diminished electrochemical properties.
Herein, we demonstrate an environmentally stable interface via the superficial concentration …
Abstract
Sodium-ion batteries are strategically pivotal to achieving large-scale energy storage. Layered oxides, especially manganese-based oxides, are the most popular cathodes due to their high reversible capacity and use of earth-abundant elements. However, less noticed is the fact that the interface of layered cathodes always suffers from atmospheric and electrochemical corrosion, leading to severely diminished electrochemical properties. Herein, we demonstrate an environmentally stable interface via the superficial concentration of titanium, which not only overcomes the above limitations, but also presents unique surface chemical/electrochemical properties. The results show that the atomic-scale interface is composed of spinel-like titanium (III) oxides, enhancing the structural/electrochemical stability and electronic/ionic conductivity. Consequently, the interface-engineered electrode shows excellent cycling performance among all layered manganese-based cathodes, as well as high-energy density. Our findings highlight the significance of a stable interface and, moreover, open opportunities for the design of well-tailored cathode materials for sodium storage.
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