Fluorine substitution enabled superior performance of NaxMn2-xO1.5F0.5 (x = 1.05–1.3) type Na-rich cathode

Bala Krishnan Ganesan, Megala Moorthy, Ranjith Thangavel, Kyung Wan Nam, Vanchiappan Aravindan, Yun Sung Lee

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Abstract

Among the various sodium cathodes, the potential of Na-rich layered oxides is yet to be fully utilized. Unlike their Li counterparts, they are least explored and are at least a generation behind in development. Addressing the same, herein, Na-rich NaxMn2-xO1.5F0.5 (x = 1.05–1.3) type cathodes were synthesized successfully and analyzed as potential electrodes for Na-ion battery applications. Oxygen loss in Na-based transition metal oxides is a common issue, and it is effectively addressed by fluorine substitution. In contrast to exploring a particular stoichiometry as in other Na-deficient layered cathodes, herein, Na-content was gradually increased from 1.05 to 1.3. The cathodes were synthesized using a conventional solid-state approach and quenched to achieve high crystallinity. Compounds with different sodium stoichiometry were electrochemically tested in a half-cell configuration. Among these compounds, the Na1.2Mn0.8O1.5F0.5 electrode exhibited very high capacities of 178 and 122 mAhg−1 at current densities of 10 and 1000 mA g−1, respectively. The Na-rich Na1.2Mn0.8O1.5F0.5 cathode was systematically analyzed to understand the mechanism underlying its superior performance using various structural and electrochemical analyses. Furthermore, to demonstrate its practicality, the Na-rich Na1.2Mn0.8O1.5F0.5 cathode was coupled with a hard carbon and Na-In alloy anode in a full-cell assembly.

Original languageEnglish
Article number139876
JournalChemical Engineering Journal
Volume454
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Feb 2023

Keywords

  • Fluorine substitution
  • Oxygen loss
  • Sodium ion battery
  • Sodium-rich cathode

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