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Tungsten oxide, WO3·nH2O, is a unique layered oxide material that offers enhanced performance in electrochromic and energy storage applications. Herein, we report the formation of a new, never previously synthesized, Na-containing layered tungsten oxide phase, Na0.20WO3·0.81H2O, using a chemical preintercalation approach. The structure and composition of this novel phase were investigated via microscopy, spectroscopy, and diffraction methods. Electrochemical cycling of Na0.20WO3·0.81H2O electrodes revealed initial discharge capacities of 37.43 mAh g−1, 480.8 mAh g−1, and 253.2 mAh g−1 in aqueous H2SO4 cells (potential window of − 0.2–0.8 V vs. Ag/AgCl), non-aqueous Li-ion cells (potential window of 0.1–4.0 V vs. Li/Li+), and non-aqueous Na-ion cells (potential window of 0.1–4.0 V vs. Na/Na+), respectively. Additionally, a reversible, pressure-induced color change from pale yellow to dark brown/black was observed for the Na0.20WO3·0.81H2O sample when it was placed under pressures of 1000 psi or higher. Our results demonstrate the viability of chemical preintercalation synthesis approach to produce new oxide phases with interesting functional properties.
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We would like to thank the National Science Foundation (award numbers: DMR-1609272 and DMR-1752623) for funding. We acknowledge Drexel’s Centralized Research Facilities as well as Bryan Byles from the Materials Electrochemistry Group at Drexel for assistance with materials characterization. STEM imaging was conducted at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, which is a DOE Office of Science User Facility.
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EP developed the concept and designed the experiments. AB developed the altered chemical pre-intercalation synthesis method, carried out synthesis of all materials, ran XRD measurements, and performed aqueous-based electrochemical testing. MC oversaw experiments, characterized material via SEM, EDS, Raman, and FTIR, and performed non-aqueous electrochemical testing. DAC performed STEM imaging. All authors contributed to writing of this manuscript.
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Clites, M., Blickley, A., Cullen, D.A. et al. Chemical preintercalation synthesis approach for the formation of new layered tungsten oxides. J Mater Sci 57, 7814–7826 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-022-07190-z
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