Open AccessRedox Charge Transfer Kinetics and Reversibility of VO 2 in Aqueous and Non‐Aqueous Electrolytes of Na‐Ion Storage
Author(s) -
Park Sul Ki,
Shin Kang Ho,
Nakhanivej Puritut,
Rana Harpalsinh H.,
Park Ho Seok
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
energy and environmental materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2575-0356
DOI - 10.1002/eem2.12238
Subject(s) - nanorod , aqueous solution , electrolyte , redox , electrochemistry , materials science , inorganic chemistry , dielectric spectroscopy , chemical engineering , electrode , chemistry , nanotechnology , engineering
The deep understanding about the electrochemical behavior of the nanostructured electrode in electrolytes provides crucial insights for the rational design of electrode for sodium (Na)‐ion storage system (NIS). Here, we report redox charge transfer kinetics and reversibility of VO 2 (B) nanorod electrodes in both aqueous and organic electrolytes for NIS. The as‐synthesized VO 2 (B) nanorods show the reversible redox reaction with the higher specific and rate capacitances at high current density in aqueous electrolytes than in organic electrolytes. Temperature‐dependent impedance measurements demonstrate the more facile interfacial charge transfer of Na ions into VO 2 (B) nanorods in aqueous electrolytes. The reversible evolution in oxidation state and chemical composition of VO 2 (B) nanorods is observed in aqueous electrolytes, as confirmed by ex situ XRD and ex situ X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses. Given by the facile and reversible pseudocapacitive feature, the electrochemical performances of VO 2 (B) nanorods are further improved by constructing the hierarchical structure of the reduced graphene oxide‐VO 2 composite for aqueous Na + ion storage.