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Layered Cathode with Ultralow Strain Empowers Rapid-Charging and Slow-Discharging Capability in Sodium Ion Battery.

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Yang, Maolin 
Chen, Ziwei 
Huang, Zhongyuan 
Wang, Rui 
Ji, Wenhai 

Abstract

The development of the electric vehicle industry has spurred demand for secondary batteries capable of rapid-charging and slow-discharging. Among them, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) with layered oxide as the cathode exhibit competitive advantages due to their comprehensive electrochemical performance. However, to meet the requirements of rapid-charging and slow-discharging scenarios, it is necessary to further enhance the rate performance of the cathode material to achieve symmetrical capacity at different rates. Simultaneously, minimizing lattice strain during asymmetric electrochemical processes is also significant in alleviating strain accumulation. In this study, the ordered distribution of transition metal layers and the diffusion pathway of sodium ions are optimized through targeted K-doping of sodium layers, leading to a reduction of the diffusion barrier and endowment of prominent rate performance. At a 20C rate, the capacity of the cathode can reach 94% of that at a 0.1C rate. Additionally, the rivet effect of the sodium layers resulted in a global volume strain of only 0.03% for the modified cathode during charging at a 10C rate and discharging at a 1C rate. In summary, high-performance SIBs, with promising prospects for rapid-charging and slow-discharging capability, are obtained through the regulation of sodium layers, opening up new avenues for commercial applications.

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Publication status: Published

Keywords

layered cathode, rapid‐charging and slow‐discharging capability, ultralow strain

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Adv Sci (Weinh)

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2198-3844
2198-3844

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Wiley
Sponsorship
National Key R&D Program of China (2020YFA0406203)
National Natural Science Foundation of China (52072008)
Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2022B1515120070, 2022A1515110816)
Large Scientific Facility Open Subject of Songshan Lake, Dongguan, Guangdong (KFKT2022A04)