High-Performance P2–Na0.67MnO2 Cathode Enabled by the Synergistic Effect of Mg/Ti Co-doping Strategy
摘要
P2-type Na0.67MnO2 is a promising candidate for sodium-ion layered oxide cathodes. However, Jahn–Teller distortion leads to structural instability and sluggish Na+ diffusion kinetics, which impede its further commercialization. Herein, a P2-Na0.67Mn0.83Ti0.085Mg0.085O2 (NTMMO) cathode is obtained by moderate substitution of titanium/magnesium for the manganese sites. The inactive Ti/Mg co-substitution is able to suppress Jahn–Teller distortion and enlarge the interlayer spacing. As a result, the NTMMO cathode material, characterized by its stable crystal structure, exhibited enhanced reversible capacity and remarkable rate performance. The initial specific discharge capacity was recorded at 214.7 mA h g−1 at 0.1C, while remarkable discharge capacity of 96.5 mA h g−1 was achieved at 20C. Thus, Ti/Mg co-substitution emerges as an effective approach for improving the electrochemical properties of Na0.67MnO2.