Abstract
The application of layered oxide compounds as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries is considered a promising direction for the development of high-energy Na-ion batteries. However, despite many efforts, practical implementation of such electrodes is still challenging, mainly due to structural and surface instabilities associated with the high operating voltage of these cathodes. One of the most effective ways to mitigate these undesirable phenomena is the use of atomic layer deposition (ALD) to form a Nano-sized protective layer on the electrode surface. Application of ALD treatment results in increased electrode stability by preventing irreversible interactions between the electrolyte and cathode material. In search of optimal coating formulations, the effect of various ALD coatings viz. sodium-aluminate, lithium-aluminate, and alumina on the electrochemical performance of Na-NCM cathode synthesized by ion-exchange method. While the initial capacity loss attributed to oxygen release was significantly suppressed in all coated samples, better stability was observed for NaxAlyOz coating. The stabilization mechanism of the NaxAlyOz coating further investigated by XPS, XRD, and TEM revealed improved surface properties that prevent irreversible oxygen loss and migration of manganese from the electrode bulk toward the surface.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 010537 |
Journal | Journal of the Electrochemical Society |
Volume | 168 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2021 The Electrochemical Society (“ECS”). Published on behalf of ECS by IOP Publishing Limited
Funding
D. A. gratefully acknowledges funding from BASF SE for ongoing support through the BASF Research Network in Electrochemistry and Batteries. Partial support for this work was obtained from the Israel Committee for High Education and Israel Prime Minister Office in the framework of the INREP project and from the Israel Science Foundation (ISF).
Funders | Funder number |
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Israel Committee for High Education and Israel Prime Minister Office | |
BASF | |
Israel Science Foundation |