Microsphere Na0.65[Ni0.17Co0.11Mn0.72]O2 Cathode Material for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries

Tae Yeon Yu, Jang Yeon Hwang, Doron Aurbach, Yang Kook Sun

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Abstract

P2-type layered oxides have been considered promising candidates as cathodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) owing to their high capacity and high rate capability. However, because of the difficulty involved in forming hierarchical microstructures, it remains challenging to develop high energy density P2-type layered oxides with good electrochemical performance and high electrode density. In this study, we demonstrate the feasibility of P2-type Na0.65[Ni0.17Co0.11Mn0.72]O2 as a very efficient cathode material for high energy density SIBs by synthesizing a micron-sized hierarchical structure via the coprecipitation route. The as-prepared P2-type microsphere cathode constructed from nanoscale primary particles provides a sufficient interface between the electrodes and the electrolyte solution, which enables to shorten the transport pathways for Na+ ions and electrons. Simultaneously, the hierarchical microstructure enhances the structural stability and high tap density (∼1.18 g cm-3). Benefiting from these merits, the proposed P2-type microsphere Na0.65[Ni0.17Co0.11Mn0.72]O2 displays a high discharge capacity of 187 mA h g-1 at 12 mA g-1 and an exceptional cycle retention of 74.7% after 500 cycles, even at the high current density of 600 mA g-1. In addition, the high tap density of this P2-type microsphere enhances the density of composite cathodes, which translates to a high volumetric energy density of 340 W h L-1 based on the overall volume of the cathode active mass and the aluminum foil current collector.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)44534-44541
Number of pages8
JournalACS applied materials & interfaces
Volume9
Issue number51
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Dec 2017

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Funding

This work was supported by the Global Frontier R&D Program (2013M3A6B1078875) of the Center for Hybrid Interface Materials (HIM) funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning and by a Human Resources Development Program (no. 20154010200840) grant from the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP), which is funded by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

FundersFunder number
Global Frontier R&D Program2013M3A6B1078875
HIM
Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning20154010200840
Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning
Global Frontier Hybrid Interface Materials

    Keywords

    • P2-type
    • cathode material
    • coprecipitation
    • high capacity
    • layered structure
    • sodium-ion battery
    • spherical morphology

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