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A High‐Energy NASICON‐Type Cathode Material for Na‐Ion Batteries
Author(s) -
Wang Jingyang,
Wang Yan,
Seo DongHwa,
Shi Tan,
Chen Shouping,
Tian Yaosen,
Kim Haegyeom,
Ceder Gerbrand
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advanced energy materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.08
H-Index - 220
eISSN - 1614-6840
pISSN - 1614-6832
DOI - 10.1002/aenm.201903968
Subject(s) - materials science , fast ion conductor , cathode , synchrotron , ion , electrode , diffraction , transition metal , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , electrolyte , chemistry , physics , organic chemistry , nuclear physics , optics , engineering , biochemistry , catalysis
Over the last decade, Na‐ion batteries have been extensively studied as low‐cost alternatives to Li‐ion batteries for large‐scale grid storage applications; however, the development of high‐energy positive electrodes remains a major challenge. Materials with a polyanionic framework, such as Na superionic conductor (NASICON)‐structured cathodes with formula Na x M 2 (PO 4 ) 3 , have attracted considerable attention because of their stable 3D crystal structure and high operating potential. Herein, a novel NASICON‐type compound, Na 4 MnCr(PO 4 ) 3 , is reported as a promising cathode material for Na‐ion batteries that deliver a high specific capacity of 130 mAh g −1 during discharge utilizing high‐voltage Mn 2+/3+ (3.5 V), Mn 3+/4+ (4.0 V), and Cr 3+/4+ (4.35 V) transition metal redox. In addition, Na 4 MnCr(PO 4 ) 3 exhibits a high rate capability (97 mAh g −1 at 5 C ) and excellent all‐temperature performance. In situ X‐ray diffraction and synchrotron X‐ray diffraction analyses reveal reversible structural evolution for both charge and discharge.