Phase Transition Mechanism and Charge Compensation Mechanism of Layered Cathode Materials for Sodium Ion Batteries

doi:10.12422/j.issn.1006-396X.2024.06.002

Abstract

Abstract:

Sodium metal has the advantages of abundant sources,low cost and uniform distribution,so sodium-ion batteries are considered to be one of the most promising large-scale energy storage systems.The cathode material in sodium-ion batteriesis a critical factor affecting both the electrochemical performance and production cost of the battery.Layered transition metal oxides have attracted significant attention because of their high energy density,simple synthesis method and environmental friendliness. This paper provides a comprehensive summary and review of the research on layered cathode materials from the perspective of their composition structure,phase transition mechanism,charge compensation mechanism,and modification strategies,which reveal the key factors limiting the improvement of the electrochemical performance of layered cathode materials,analyzing the effective means to inhibit phase transition process and the rational design to enhance the reversibility of anion redox reaction.Furthermore, this paper offers an outlook on future development trend.

Key words: Sodium ion battery, Transition metal oxides, Cathode material, Phase transition mechanism, Charge compensation mechanism

摘要：

金属钠具有资源丰富、成本低廉、分布均匀等优势，因此钠离子电池被认为是最有潜力的大规模储能系统之一。在钠离子电池中，正极材料是影响电池电化学性能及生产成本的关键因素。层状过渡金属氧化物因其能量密度大、合成方法简单及环境友好等优点而备受关注。从组成结构、相变演化机制、电荷补偿机制及改性策略等方面对层状正极材料的研究现状进行全面总结评述，主要揭示了制约层状正极材料电化学性能提升的关键因素，分析了抑制相变过程的有效手段及提升阴离子氧化还原反应可逆性的合理性，并对未来的发展趋势进行了展望。

关键词: 钠离子电池, 过渡金属氧化物, 正极材料, 相变机制, 电荷补偿机制

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Tingting WEI, Zhenhong WANG, Tingfeng YI. Phase Transition Mechanism and Charge Compensation Mechanism of Layered Cathode Materials for Sodium Ion Batteries[J]. Journal of Petrochemical Universities, 2024, 37(6): 13-24.

魏婷婷, 王振宏, 伊廷锋. 钠离子电池层状正极材料相变与电荷补偿机制[J]. 石油化工高等学校学报, 2024, 37(6): 13-24.

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Fig.1 Schematic diagram of the crystal structure and sodium ion diffusion path of layered oxides

Fig.2 Specific atomic movement mode during phasetransition of P2 type compounds of Na2/3[Ni1/6Mn1/2Fe1/3]O2

Fig.3 Ex-situ XRD pattern of Na1-x Ni0.5Mn0.5O2 cathode material and the voltage curve and structural changes duringthe cycle[22]

Fig.4 In-situ XRD pattern and structural transformation process of O3 phase cathode material

Fig.5 Charge and discharge curve and charge density diagram of cathode material

Fig.6 Characterization results of typical layered cathode materials

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