Li-doping and electrochemical performance of P2-type layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries
摘要
Against the backdrop of global energy transition and lithium resource constraints, sodium-ion batteries have emerged as a key technological pathway in energy storage and low-speed power applications due to their advantages in resource availability, cost, and safety. Among various cathode materials, P2-type layered transition metal oxides exhibit outstanding electrochemical kinetics. In this study, P2-type Na0.67Mn0.5Fe0.5O2 was modified through Li+ doping using a urea-chelated hydrothermal method followed by high-temperature solid-state sintering, resulting in the synthesis of Na0.62 Li0.05Mn0.5Fe0.5O2 cathode material. XRD and SEM characterization confirmed that the material maintains a pure P2-phase structure, with a unique secondary spherical morphology that enhances electrode-electrolyte contact and shortens sodium-ion diffusion pathways. Electrochemical tests revealed that Li⁺ doping effectively suppresses irreversible phase transitions at high voltages and alleviates cyclic stress accumulation. After 100 cycles at 100 mA·g− 1, the capacity retention rate improved from 56.1% to 86.1%, accompanied by a significant reduction in charge transfer resistance and notable enhancements in interfacial kinetics and cycling stability. This work provides experimental insights and a feasible strategy for designing high-performance, low-cost sodium-ion battery cathodes, offering substantial value for advancing their commercial application.