1. 90 C fast-charge Na-ion batteries for pseudocapacitive faceted TiO2 anodes based on robust interface chemistry.
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Zhao, Hongshun, Zhong, Jingjing, Qi, Yanli, Liang, Kang, Li, Jianbin, Huang, Xiaobing, Chen, Wenkai, and Ren, Yurong
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SURFACE chemistry , *SODIUM ions , *ANODES , *IONIC conductivity , *ELECTRIC batteries , *TITANIUM dioxide , *ENERGY storage , *SOLID electrolytes - Abstract
• Engineering crystal growth and surface modification regulate the electron/ion transport behavior in anatase TiO 2. • Pseudocapacitive behavior are essential for fast charging with p-TiO 2 @NC anode. • Three-in-one strategy on TiO 2 surfaces enables robust interface chemistry. • Revealing sodium battery gas generation for safer practical applications. Sodium-ion batteries are a potential candidate for next-generation energy storage devices. Unfortunately, developing an anode with improved long-term cycling stability and high-rate performance remains a substantial problem. In this work, we develop that the Na+ intercalation pseudocapacitance in faceted titanium dioxide endows extreme fast charging and long cycle life in a sodium-ion battery. Theoretical calculations and comprehensive characterization exhibit that high ionic conductivity, stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), and pseudocapacitive behavior are essential for fast charging. This well-designed electrode demonstrates a significantly high reversible capacity of about 135 mAh g−1 at 90 C (∼30 A g−1) for 10,000 cycles with an 87.8% retension. Coupled with a vanadium phosphate sodium Na 3 V 2 (PO 4) 3 cathode, and this full cell displays a specific capacity of 310 mAh g−1 at 0.2 A g−1 for 100 cycles. This study unveils the key mechanisms for fast-charging sodium storage, and can also facilitate the improvement of other titanium-based anodes secondary batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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