Design and characterisation of layered transition metal oxide cathode materials for Na-ion batteries

Abstract

Owing to the scarcity of lithium, discovering alternatives for lithium in rechargeable batteries is a critical requirement. Sodium is an ideal candidate for this purpose. The absence of exceptional cathode materials in sodium-ion batteries is a bottleneck in realizing the above objective. This study focused on synthesizing novel transition metal oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries and improving their electrochemical properties. The outcomes of this study emphasized the importance of novel material compositions as well as the role of smart cation substitution, anion redox reaction, electrochemical activation and the effect of the combination of strategies in achieving next-generation high-capacity cathodes.