Preparation of NaV3O8∙xH2O/NH4V4O10/V5O12∙6H2O three-phase composite vanadium-based materials as high-performance cathode for aqueous zinc ion batteries
摘要
In this paper, a composite (NVO(210)-1.5Na) with three-phase composites of NaV3O8·xH2O, NH4V4O10, and V5O12·6H2O has been successfully prepared by a one-step hydrothermal method induced by utilizing the inorganic salt Na2HPO4. NVO(210)-1.5Na combines the dual advantages of Na+ intercalation and heterostructure construction, showing superior electrochemical and kinetic properties. The layered structure provided by NH4V4O10 and V5O12·6H2O therein facilitates the structural stability of the material. NaV3O8·xH2O possesses an open structure capable of accommodating the volumetric variations induced by Zn2⁺ deintercalation. Moreover, the first Na⁺ intercalation plays a crucial role in structural stabilization, thereby reducing the risk of framework collapse or mechanical degradation over repeated cycles. When used as cathode material for aqueous zinc ion batteries, NVO(210)-1.5Na provides a maximum discharge specific capacity of 346 mAh g−1 at a current density of 0.3 A g−1, and a stable capacity of 305 mAh g−1 after 700 cycles, with a capacity retention rate as high as 88%. More surprisingly, NVO(210)-1.5Na still has a capacity retention rate of 67% after 5000 cycles at a current density of 1.0 A g−1, and can be stably and efficiently cycled for more than 2000 h, which confers the vanadium-based material with even better long-cycle stability at low current density.