Abstract
A novel cathode material, Na3V2(PO4)3C@CNT (NVP/C@CNT), was designed and synthesized by a low-temperature solid-phase drying ball milling method. The nanoparticles are covered by an amorphous carbon layer, and simultaneously enveloped and embedded by carbon nanotubes on the surface. Consequently, a carbon network consisting of carbon nanotubes and amorphous carbon layers is formed in the material. Notably, no phase transition during the intercalation process of sodium ions, confirming the stable crystal structure, which ensures the stability and reversibility of the large-capacity cathode in the large-volume change. The addition of CNTs can regulate the size of NVP particles, increase the contact area between NVP and electrolyte, leading to an enhancement in the sodium ion diffusion coefficient. The NVP/C@CNT electrode exhibits a capacity of 114.5 mA h g−1 at 0.1 C. After 2650 cycles, the discharge capacity retention rate is 98.2 % at 10C. Even at 20 C, the discharge capacity is still 93.3 mA h g−1 after 2710 cycles, with a retention rate of 99.5 %. This work provides a feasible approach for the design of low-cost, long-life, high-performance cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
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