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Cobalt doping stabilizes the expanded structure of layered double hydroxide cathodes for application in fast charging Ni–Zn batteries

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Improving the reversible capacity, fast chargeability, and cyclability of cathode materials are the primary challenges in the development of advanced rechargeable batteries. Herein, we discover the synergetic effects of cobalt ions in achieving a capacity that is approximately equivalent to the theoretical capacity, a highly stable cyclability, and a superior rate capability of Co-doped nickel layered double hydroxides (Ni1−xCox-LDH). The cobalt dopants stabilize the α-phase LDH with an expanded interlayer distance, drawing the redox potential within the voltage stability window and enabling the maximum charging of the cathode. In addition, cobalt doping provides robust nanostructures with a highly porous morphology, which is highly suitable for enhanced rate capability. The optimized Ni0.9Co0.1-LDH material exhibits a high specific capacity of 310 mAh g−1 with excellent cycle retention and fast chargeability, indicating a superior rate capability compared to conventional Ni(OH)2. Consequently, the full cell of the Ni0.9Co0.1-LDH cathode and Zn metal anode exhibits maximum energy and power densities of 288 Wh kg‒1 and 1973 W kg‒1, respectively. The enhanced performance of Ni1−xCox-LDH indicates its excellent potential as a cathode material with high energy and power densities for safe and sustainable energy storage devices.

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This work was supported by a 2-Year Research Grant of Pusan National University.

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    Madhusudana Gopannagari, Yujin Kim, D. Amaranatha Reddy & Tae Kyu Kim

  2. Department of Chemistry and Chemical Institute for Functional Materials, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea

    Vedi Kuyil Azhagan Muniraj, Ki Young Kwon & Hyun Deog Yoo

  3. Department of Science, Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, 518007, India

    D. Amaranatha Reddy

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Gopannagari, M., Muniraj, V.K.A., Kwon, K.Y. et al. Cobalt doping stabilizes the expanded structure of layered double hydroxide cathodes for application in fast charging Ni–Zn batteries. J Appl Electrochem 52, 1449–1458 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-022-01723-9

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