1C Rate Research Articles

Effect of thrombolysis type on the efficacy of aspiration versus stent retriever first line thrombectomy: results from the AcT trial

BackgroundIntravenous (IV) tenecteplase is increasingly being used in lieu of alteplase for acute ischemic stroke. We sought to study the influence of IV tenecteplase versus IV alteplase on the efficacy...

Zinc hexacyanoferrate with open framework for efficient aqueous cobalt ions storage

In this work, we report a high-performance aqueous Co-ion battery with zinc hexacyanoferrate as Co2+ storage material. Owing to the open framework, zinc hexacyanoferrate exhibits excellent electrochemical performance. The reversible capacity of zinc hexacyanoferrate is up to 62.4 mAh g−1 at 5C with ultralow capacity decay (0.0084 % per cycle) within 500 cycles. Even cycled at a higher rate of 10C, zinc hexacyanoferrate still can remain a high capacity retention of 98.8 % after 700 cycles. The excellent electrochemical performance is attributed to the rapid kinetics behavior of Co2+ in the open and stable framework structure. Besides, a joint analysis of in-situ X-ray diffraction, ex-situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and ex-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy verifies the highly reversible structural change of zinc hexacyanoferrate during charge/discharge process. All these evidences suggest that zinc hexacyanoferrate may be a promising host material for Co2+ storage in aqueous rechargeable batteries.

Fluorinated aggregated nanocarbon with high discharge voltage as cathode materials for alkali-metal primary batteries.

Due to its exceptionally high theoretical energy density, fluorinated carbon has been recognized as a strong contender for the cathode material in lithium primary batteries particularly valued in aerospace and related industries. However, CF x cathode with high F/C ratio, which enables higher energy density, often suffer from inadequate rate capability and are unable to satisfy escalating demand. Furthermore, their intrinsic low discharge voltage imposes constraints on their applicability. In this study, a novel and high F/C ratio fluorinated carbon nanomaterials (FNC) enriched with semi-ionic C-F bonds is synthesized at a lower fluorination temperature, using aggregated nanocarbon as the precursor. The increased presence semi-ionic C-F bonds of the FNC enhances conductivity, thereby ameliorating ohmic polarization effects during initial discharge. In addition, the spherical shape and aggregated configuration of FNC facilitate the diffusion of Li+ to abundant active sites through continuous paths. Consequently, the FNC exhibits high discharge voltage of 3.15V at 0.01C and superior rate capability in lithium primary batteries. At a high rate of 20C, power density of 33,694Wkg-1 and energy density of 1,250Wh kg-1 are achieved. Moreover, FNC also demonstrates notable electrochemical performance in sodium/potassium-CF x primary batteries. This new-type alkali-metal/CF x primary batteries exhibit outstanding rate capability, rendering them with vast potential in high-power applications.

Porous activated carbon integrated carbon nitride nanosheets as functionalized separators for the efficient polysulfide entrapment in Li[sbnd]S batteries

Electrification of vehicles, hybrid aircraft and the advancement of portable electronics are exacting the deployment of high energy-dense batteries. The high theoretical capacity of sulfur (1675 mAh g−1), cost-effectiveness and environmental benignity of the lithium‑sulfur batteries (LSBs) are propitious for electrochemical energy storage beyond Li-ion battery technology. In this work, we described a simple, scalable preparation and electrochemical performance of porous activated carbon (PC)-infused graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) nanosheets with various ratios (PC@GCN 11, PC@GCN 12 and PC@GCN 21) as a polysulfide anchoring functionalized separator for LSBs. The high specific area (822 m2/g), hetero porosity, conductive carbon framework, surface functionalities and enriched N-doping of the PC@GCN synergistically induce mitigation of polysulfides via chemical and physical adsorption pathways in LSBs. The PC@GCN 21 modified separator demonstrates a high initial discharge capacity of 1389 mAh g−1 at a 0.1C rate and exhibits better capacity retention over 500 cycles at a 1C rate (655 mAh g−1) with sulfur loading of 3.8 mg/cm2 accompanied by high coulombic efficiency (94 %). The assembled cell with high S-loading (5.12 mg/cm2) shows a high initial discharge capacity of 712 mAh g−1 at 0.1C rate conditions. High Li-ion transference number (0.714), stable shuttle current, minimal coulombic efficiency loss (0.84 %), low shuttle factor and negligible self-discharge behaviour support the superior performance of the PC@GCN 21 coated cells. This report demonstrates that combining the high surface area, non-polar porous carbon with polar graphitic carbon nitride is a practical approach for designing metal-free functionalized separators for energy-dense LSBs.

Operando Fabricated Quasi-Solid-State Electrolyte Hinders Polysulfide Shuttles in an Advanced Li-S Battery

Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are a promising option for energy storage due to their theoretical high energy density and the use of abundant, low-cost sulfur cathodes. Nevertheless, several obstacles remain, including the dissolution of lithium polysulfides (LiPS) into the electrolyte and a restricted operational temperature range. This manuscript presents a promising approach to addressing these challenges. The manuscript describes a straightforward and scalable in situ thermal polymerization method for synthesizing a quasi-solid-state electrolyte (QSE) by gelling pentaerythritol tetraacrylate (PETEA), azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN), and a dual salt lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) and lithium nitrate (LiNO3)-based liquid electrolyte. The resulting freestanding quasi-solid-state electrolyte (QSE) effectively inhibits the polysulfide shuttle effect across a wider temperature range of −25 °C to 45 °C. The electrolyte’s ability to prevent LiPS migration and cluster formation has been corroborated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Raman spectroscopy analyses. The optimized QSE composition appears to act as a physical barrier, thereby significantly improving battery performance. Notably, the capacity retention has been demonstrated to reach 95% after 100 cycles at a 2C rate. Furthermore, the simple and scalable synthesis process paves the way for the potential commercialization of this technology.

Exploring the Electrochemical Superiority of V2O5/TiO2@Ti3C2-MXene Hybrid Nanostructures for Enhanced Lithium-Ion Battery Performance.

The use of vanadium(V)-based materials as electrode materials in electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices is promising due to their structural and chemical variety, abundance, and low cost. V-based materials with a layered structure and high multielectron transfer in the redox reaction have been actively explored for energy storage. Our current work presents the structural and electrochemical properties of a vanadium-based composite with TiO2@Ti3C2 MXene, referred to as VM. This composite is obtained through the in situ thermal decomposition of the VO2(OH)/Ti3C2mixture, which is achieved by solution mixing and drying. The material structure is confirmed using various characterization tools, which establish an orthorhombic V2O5 nanostructure compositing with nanocrystalline TiO2@Ti3C2. VM with 5 wt % MXene, referred to as VM5, can achieve 460 mAhg-1 at a current density of 0.1 Ag1- and 290 mAhg-1 at 1 Ag1-, with an average coulombic efficiency of 98.5%. The presence of the V2O5/TiO2 (nanocrystals) heterojunction attached with Ti3C2 sheets contributed to reduced charge transfer resistance. The cyclic stability shows a capacity retention of 62% over 500 cycles at 1 Ag1- (4C rate, where 1C equals 0.25 Ag1-) with a 0.22 capacity drop with each cycle. Dunn's approach to examining the charge storage mechanism demonstrates 72% contribution of the surface-dominant capacitive process and 28% of the diffusion-controlled intercalation process at 0.4 mVs-1, suggesting a potential high-performance pseudocapacitive hybrid electrode material for lithium-ion batteries.

Dual Ionic Pathways in Semi-Solid Electrolyte based on Binary Metal-Organic Frameworks Enable Stable Operation of Li-Metal Batteries at Extremely High Temperatures.

The rapid development of the electronics market necessitates energy storage devices characterized by high energy density and capacity, alongside the ability to maintain stable and safe operation under harsh conditions, particularly elevated temperatures. In this study, a semi-solid-state electrolyte (SSSE) for Li-metal batteries (LMB) is synthesized by integrating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as host materials featuring a hierarchical pore structure. A trace amount of liquid electrolyte (LE) is entrapped within these pores through electrochemical activation. These findings demonstrate that this structure exhibits outstanding properties, including remarkably high thermal stability, an extended electrochemical window (5.25V vs Li/Li+), and robust lithium-ion conductivity (2.04×10-4Scm-1), owing to the synergistic effect of the hierarchical MOF pores facilitating the storage and transport of Li ions. The Li//LiFePO4 cell incorporating prepared SSSE shows excellent capacity retention, retaining 97% (162.8mAhg-1) of their initial capacity after 100 cycles at 1C rate at an extremely high temperature of 95°C. It is believed that this study not only advances the understanding of ion transport in MOF-based SSSE but also significantly contributes to the development of LMB capable of stable and safe operation even under extremely high temperatures.

Thermal management for the prismatic lithium-ion battery pack by immersion cooling with Fluorinated liquid

This study constructs a novel FS49-based battery thermal management system (BTMS), proposing an optimization method for the system energy density and an indirect control method for the system cooling capacity. The boiling of dielectric refrigerant occurred at the battery surface, which provided strong and uniform cooling for each battery cell. The results show that the peak temperature difference of liquid immersion cooling (LIC) module during 1C rate discharging and charging was reduced by 91.3% and 94.44%, respectively, compared to the natural convection (NC) module. The reduction of temperature nonuniformity greatly reduced the state of charge (SOC) inhomogeneity of different cells within the module. Moreover, the energy density of LIC module can be optimized by reducing the cell spacing and liquid filling ratio. Comparing with 100% filling rate, the module maximum temperature corresponding to 25% filling rate (with wick) during 2C rate discharging is only increased by 1.6℃, however, the module peak temperature difference is reduced by 53.3%, and the energy density is increased by 13.14%. In addition, Equivalent circuit model (ECM) and volume of fluid (VOF) model were used to simulate the LIC module, and the numerical results are in good agreement with the experimental data. This study provides a systematic design plan and numerical method for the engineering application of LIC in the field of BTMS.

Conducting LixPOy Interface Generated From Insulating Residual Lithium Compounds on LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 Surface Improves Cycle Life and Assists in Fast Cycling.

LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) is the most promising cathode material for future Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the bulk and surface structural instabilities retard its commercial success. Surface chemical instability toward exposure to moisture (H2O and CO2) leads to the formation of residual lithium compounds (RLCs: Li2CO3, LiOH) on the surface. The alkaline RLCs form a resistive layer on the surface of NMC811 by undergoing parasitic side reactions with electrolytes. Herein, an "Adverse-to-Beneficial" approach is proposed to eliminate RLCs by chemically transforming them into a LixPOy (Li3PO4 and LiPO3) interface. The interface protects the NMC811 surface from moisture attack and unwanted side reactions with electrolytes. It enhances the cycle life by retaining 70% of the initial capacity after 300 cycles at a 0.5C rate and 60% after 500 cycles, even at a 5C rate in a voltage window of 3.0-4.3V versus Li+/Li. The coexistence of two Li-conducting phases lowers the voltage polarization of the kinetically sluggish H1 → M phase transition to unlock fast cycling, reduces cationic disorder, improves coulombic efficiency, enhances ion diffusion kinetics, and minimizes particle crack formation after long-term cycling. Hence, the LixPOy interface yields multifaceted benefits in the storage, processing, and electrochemistry of NMC811.

Boosting the rate performance of all-solid-state batteries with a novel double layer solid electrolyte

When compared to traditional liquid electrolytes, solid electrolytes face significant challenges due to insufficient ionic conductivity and poor interfacial contact. To overcome these challenges, a cathode-supported double layer gradient structured solid polymer electrolyte membrane is developed. This innovative design enhances the wetting ability of the solid electrolyte on the cathode, leading to improved rate performance. Furthermore, the double layer solid electrolyte enhances mechanical strength, ensuring excellent cycling performance. As a result, the LiFePO4/Li solid state battery demonstrates superior battery performances, for instance, it can achieve a discharge capacity of 121 mAh g−1 at a current rate of 5C, with a capacity retention of 99 % after 380 cycles. This work offers a promising strategy for further enhancing the performance of all solid-state batteries.

Enhancing electric field intensity of interfacial electric double layer to improve properties of solid electrolyte interface for sodium-ion batteries

The electrical double layer (EDL) provides a critical area, where the specific adsorption on the electrode dominates the initial structure and chemical composition of the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film. Therefore, the SEI can be optimized by adjusting the properties of the EDL. Here, we regulate the properties of EDL to optimize the composition and morphology of the SEI film on the hard carbon anode surface by adding NaF with small molecule structure. The preferential accumulation of NaF additives on the electrode surface enhances the electric field intensity and promotes electrolyte decomposition. That is, the formed SEI film rich in inorganic NaF and B-O components, can significantly improve the storage capacity of sodium ions in the hard carbon anode and accelerate the rapid transport of sodium ions. This strategy enables the cycling capacity to improve by 13.5 %, and maintain a stable capacity retention rate of 86.2 % at the rate of 1C after 500 cycles, thereby extending the lifespan and increasing the capacity of the rechargeable battery. The strategy that utilizing small molecule additives to enhance the electric field intensity of EDL provides a new approach to improve the performances of SEI film and battery performances.

Comparative analysis of data-driven electric vehicle battery health models across different operating conditions

The work covers the development of a data-driven algorithm and computes the performance of learning models for lithium-ion battery state of health (SOH) estimation. A wide range of environmental and temperature conditions (15 °C, 25 °C, and 35 °C) at different charging and discharging rates of 1C and 2C are used for electric vehicle battery health estimation. The result of the tested data of cell ‘a’ is validated with a different set of cell ‘b’ on identical test parameters, and the results are tabulated and compared. At 25 °C, the mean absolute errors for the regression algorithms decision tree (DT), k-nearest neighbor (KNN), and random forest (RF) are 3.78641E-03, 3.62524E-03, and 6.16931E-03. The mean absolute percent error for regression algorithms DT, KNN, and RF is 1.48921E-03, 1.40631E-03, and 2.40260E-03. The root mean square error for regression algorithms DT, KNN, and RF is 1.26813E-02, 9.73320E-03, and 1.17238E-02, and the mean squared error for regression algorithms DT, KNN, and RF is 1.60816E-04, 9.47351E-05, and 1.37448E-04. The results show that the KNN and DT methods accurately estimate the SOH under diversified operating conditions in comparison with RF methods and can foster advanced battery health monitoring systems.

Experimental study of a novel guided sequential immersion cooling system for battery thermal management

Immersion cooling exhibits superior cooling performance compared to traditional battery thermal management systems (BTMS). However, a significant challenge of immersion cooling is the spatial variation of temperature within both the coolant and lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This research proposes a guided sequential immersion cooling (GSIC) BTMS to address this issue. Experimental studies were conducted to evaluate the heat dissipation performance of the GSIC structure under various conditions, including extreme loads. The results indicate that under the static flow immersion cooling (SFIC) scheme, cooling the tabs significantly influences the overall performance. Immersing the tabs can reduce the maximum battery temperature by 10.403 °C, although the spatial variation of temperature persists. Under forced flow immersion cooling (FFIC) conditions, increasing the coolant flow rate dissipates the heat generated by LIBs more effectively. Even at an extreme discharge rate of 5C, the maximum temperature remains below 45 °C. The average temperature reduction at the tabs is greater than the battery body, and with increased flow rates, the temperature difference between the two can be maintained within 1 °C under all conditions. As the flow rate keeps increasing, the average temperature at the tabs gets even lower than the battery body at low loads. This demonstrates that the GSIC BTMS can suppress the temperature rise at the tabs, which is a critical heat risk. Moreover, the temperature uniformity of the LIBs module is improved. As the flow rate increases, the temperature difference within the LIBs module decreases when the discharge rates is between 1C and 5C. Theoretical analysis confirms that increasing flow rates for low loads can suppress temperature rise, albeit with increased power consumption and reduced cooling efficiency. High flow rates are more suitable for high load conditions of the LIBs. These results validate the feasibility of the GSIC BTMS and provide new insights for the development of immersion cooling BTMS.

Effects of multi-element composition regulation on the structure and electrochemistry of P2-type layered cathode materials

P2-type Mn-based oxides are promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries due to their low cost and high capacity virtue. However, the irreversible phase transition and unstable anion redox at high operating voltages (∼4.2 V) will cause structural distortions, leading to slow sodium-ion diffusion kinetics and severe capacity degradation. Herein, a multi-elemental composition regulation strategy is proposed to enhance the structural stability of P2-type cathode by optimizing the structure and modulating the irreversible oxygen redox during high-voltage cycling. A series of multi-element cathodes Na0.67(Fe1/4Co1/4Ni1/4Ti1/4)1-xMnxO2 (x = 0.4,0.5,0.6,0.7,0.8,0.9) are designed and the effects of component modulation on their structure and electrochemical behavior are systematically investigated. Especially, the optimized Na0.67Fe0.05Co0.05Ni0.05Ti0.05Mn0.8O2 cathode maintains P2 phase during the initial charging/discharging between 1.5 V and 4.5 V, inhibits irreversible oxygen redox, and exhibits small lattice expansion. Impressively, the above optimized cathode exhibits superior cycling stability with capacity retention of nearly 90 % and reversible capacity of 130.1 mAhg−1 after 100 cycles at 1C rate. Furthermore, the optimized cathode also displays an excellent rate capability (capacity of 108.2 mAh g−1 at 5 C rate) due to the enhanced Na+ diffusion kinetics. This work provides new insight into developing high-stable Mn-based oxide cathodes operating at high voltage for sodium-ion batteries.

3D Co-doped carbon nanosheets as high-performance electrodes for Li-S batteries

3D petal-shaped Cobalt-doped carbon nanosheets (PCoCNS) were synthesized as excellent sulfur hosts for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. Co doping enhanced the affinity of the carbon surface for lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), inhibiting the shuttle effect. The electrocatalytic effect of the PCoCNS electrode exhibited enhanced polysulfide conversion kinetics, thereby promoting Li2S formation. Owing to the above advantages, the PCoCNS cathode exhibited satisfactory reversibility of 841 mAh/g with a high capacity retention of 91 %. Additionally, it displayed high coulombic efficiency (CE) values exceeding 97 % over 100 cycles at a current rate of 0.5C. Furthermore, the electrode demonstrated low polarization and exhibited an excellent rate performance, delivering a capacity of 575 mAh/g at the high rate of 3C. This study synthesized a promising sulfur cathode for enhancing the electrochemical performance of Li-S batteries.

Improving high-voltage cycling and stabilizing the electrode-electrolyte interface of nickel-rich layered cathodes by magnesium doping

Next-generation lithium-ion batteries will rely on nickel-rich layered oxides as cathode materials, but these materials are associated with structural and voltage losses. Magnesium (Mg) doping helps improve the performance of the nickel-rich layered cathode material. The Mg-modified LiNi0·90Mn0·05Co0·05O2 (NMC-90) has been successfully synthesized through a co-precipitation technique followed by calcination at 850 °C. Modified NMC-90 exhibits better-organized layers and improved interfacial properties than pristine ones based on structural, chemical, and morphological studies. In a voltage range of 2.8–4.5 V, Mg (0.01 mol%)-doped NMC-90 (NMC-M1) composite cathode shows an excellent discharge capacity of 211.11 mAh/g, whereas pristine NMC-90 (NMC-M0) attains only 210.59 mAh/g at 0.1C with an initial coulombic efficiency of 89.5 % for NMC-M1 and 87.5 % for NMC-M0 cathode. The NMC-M1 cathode demonstrated an impressive enhancement in cyclability after 60 cycles compared to the NMC-M0 at 1C rate, in which the NMC-M1 cathode attains a high capacity retention of 80 % while the NMC-M0 cathode shows only 37 %. This study illustrates the importance of studying the effects of elemental doping on cell performance. It will drive the future development of cathode materials with high Ni and low Co content.

Thermal characterization of pouch cell using infrared thermography and electrochemical modelling for the Design of Effective Battery Thermal Management System

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells are the optimal choice of energy storage for battery electric vehicles. As the Li-ion cells must operate in a temperature range of 15–45 °C for optimal performance and life, thermal control of the cells is paramount. The study uses infrared imaging to investigate the temperature dynamics of two lithium-ion pouch cells with two energy capacities, 60 Ah and 20 Ah under different operational scenarios with natural convection. Experimental analysis conducted at ambient temperatures of 27 °C, 35 °C, and 40 °C reveals the necessity of cooling for the 20 Ah cell at temperatures exceeding 40 °C and C-rates beyond 1C. Similarly, thermal management is recommended for the 60 Ah cell at ambient temperatures of 35 °C and above, as temperatures surpass the 45 °C desirable threshold during charging and discharging rates of 1C and higher. Further studies are concentrated on the 60 Ah cell due to its increased cooling demands in comparison to the 20 Ah cell. The 60 Ah cell is modelled using NTGK and ECM electrochemical models and validated against experimental data, showing a good agreement within ±10% between both models and the experimental study. Finally, numerical simulations explain the efficacy of localized cooling with forced convection of liquid and performance metrics are introduced to evaluate the cooling efficiency of design configurations. Based on performance metrics, the T-shaped cold plate design, with an inlet coolant temperature of 30 °C, achieved the highest performance index of 1.13. This design notably decreased the maximum temperature and maximum temperature difference by 41.8% and 31.8%, respectively, compared to natural convection. This improvement is observed during the discharge of 60 Ah cell at 2C in a 40 °C environment, where the cell demands substantial cooling measures. Therefore, implementing localized cooling for the cell demonstrates its effectiveness in regulating temperature increase, leading to a significant decrease in the infrastructure requirements and weight of the thermal management system.

Electrochemical Activation Inducing Rocksalt-to-Spinel Transformation for Prolonged Service Life of LiMn2O4 Cathodes.

LiMn2O4 spinel is emerging as a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries, largely due to its open framework that facilitates Li+ diffusion and excellent rate performance. However, the charge-discharge cycling of the LiMn2O4 cathode leads to severe structural degradation and rapid capacity decay. Here, an electrochemical activation strategy is introduced, employing a facile galvano-potentiostatic charging operation, to restore the lost capacity of LiMn2O4 cathode without damaging the battery configuration. With an electrochemical activation strategy, the cycle life of the LiMn2O4 cathode is extended from an initial 1500 to an impressive 14 000 cycles at a 5C rate with Li metal as the anode, while increasing the total discharge energy by ten times. Remarkably, the electrochemical activation enhances the diffusion kinetics of Li+, with the diffusion coefficient experiencing a 37.2% increase. Further investigation reveals that this improvement in capacity and diffusion kinetics results from a transformation of the redox-inert LiMnO2 rocksalt layer on the surface of degraded cathodes back into active spinel. This transformation is confirmed through electron microscopy and corroborated by density functional theory simulations. Moreover, the viability of this electrochemical activation strategy has been demonstrated in pouch cell configurations with Li metal as the anode, underscoring its potential for broader application.

Distribution strategy of flexible phase change materials for pouch battery thermal management considering temperature non-uniformity

Flexible composite phase change materials (CPCMs) have been extensively studied in the thermal management of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries and proven to have a good cooling effect. However, passive cooling of pouch lithium-ion batteries with severe uneven temperature distribution has not received the attention it deserves. The thermal management of pouch battery based on passive cooling of flexible PCMs considering the heat-generating structure of pouch batteries needs to be further studied. Herein, CPCMs with different thermal conductivity were prepared, and four different distribution modes of CPCMs, including partial coverage and complete coverage, were applied to thermal management of pouch battery. Results indicated that the maximum temperature (Tmax) and maximum temperature difference (ΔTmax) can be kept separately within 35 °C and 5 °C in the passive thermal management of a single battery except upper coverage at discharge rate of 5C, and the middle coverage (case B) showed excellent temperature control in partial coverage cases. Equally noteworthy was that the increase in thermal conductivity increased the ΔTmax in partial coverage cases, while showing the opposite trend for full coverage (case ABC). Furthermore, only passive cooling of pouch battery pack did not meet the safety requirements under the discharge rate cycle of 5C. Under the active–passive combination mode, case B can control the Tmax (32.22 °C) and ΔTmax (4.69 °C) within a safe range, which was superior to case ABC (Tmax = 35.53 °C, ΔTmax = 5.04 °C). This conclusion provides technical support for the pouch battery to seek economic, stable and efficient thermal management.

Ultra-high areal capacity, ultra-long life, dendrite-free sodium metal anode enabled by antimony-based Na-ion conducting artificial SEI layers

Sodium metal (Na) is a promising anode material for Na metal batteries and solid-state sodium batteries, because of its high theoretical capacity, favorable electrochemical potential, and cost effectiveness. Nevertheless, practical applications of sodium metal anode are hindered by uncontrolled dendrite growth owing to chemical instability of the heterogeneous solid electrolyte interphase layer. In this work, we proposed a simple interface modification strategy employing several antimony-based Na-ion conducting solid electrolyte complexes as protective artificial SEI layer over Na metal. The Na-ion conducting interphases are robust and highly Na-ion conductive to attain uniform sodium ion flux with a small overpotential. Importantly, Na anode with antimony sulfide based solid electrolyte SEI layers exhibited the high-rate performance (10 mA cm−2) along with a remarkable capacity of 30 mAh cm−2, and life span of ∼ 1100 h. We observe that replacing the conventional artificial SEI layers, employing alloy type interface with Na-ion conducting solid electrolyte as artificial SEI components will improve the mechanical robustness at high current and high-capacity conditions. The sodium metal batteries employing modified metal anodes and high voltage Na1.2Mn0.8O1.5F0.5 cathode, exhibited excellent stability and high efficiency at 1C rate. Furthermore, the modified metal anodes are well-compatible with Na3SbS4 solid-state electrolyte, and the symmetrical solid-state battery exhibited a stable interface. Our strategy holds significant promise and has the potential for widespread application in theadvancement of high-energy sodium metal batteries and solid-state sodium batteries.