Abstract
Currently, low capacity with poor kinetics seriously hinders the development of Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP). Herein, a simultaneous optimized scheme of Ta5+ substitution and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) enwrapping is proposed. The substitution of hypervalent Ta5+ at V3+ site introduces a favorable n-type doping effect to generate extra electrons, increasing electron concentration to accelerate electronic conductivity. Ta5+ behaves as a pillar ion to expand Na + migration channel and stabilize the skeleton. Moreover, a new phase of TaN is produced, which embeds into the Na3V2(PO4)3 phase to generate grain boundary. Benefiting from this heterojunction, Na+ diffusion rate could be effectively promoted. The addition of CNTs further restricts agglomeration growth of particles, making the grains smaller and more uniform. Benefiting from the synergetic improved kinetics, a higher voltage platform at 3.9 V is activated. Due to the investigations of ex-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, the extra plateau is derived from the V4+/V5+ redox couple. Moreover, Density Functional Theoretical calculation suggests the favorable Ta5+ substitution optimizes the electronic structure of NVP to reduce the band gap. Accordingly, the modified NVPT/C@CNTs0.15 submits 125.5 mA h g−1 at 0.1C, and delivers a high value of 77.5 mA h g−1 at 100 C with retention rate of 81.03% after 12000 cycles.
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