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An investigation of Ni-Co-Mn oxides as anodes for Li+/Na+ ion batteries

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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) represent a significant research hotspot in the field of rechargeable batteries. Conversion-type anodes have garnered considerable attention due to their dual lithium and sodium storage activities. Typically, conversion-type anode materials exhibit higher stability in LIB systems compared to SIB systems, attributed to the smaller radius of Li+ ions in comparison to Na+ ions. However, our synthesized microsphere-like (Ni0.3Co0.3Mn0.4)3O4 material demonstrates enhanced stability in SIB systems compared to LIB systems. When employed as a SIB anode, the oxide electrode exhibits a sodiation capacity of 81 mAh g−1 after 500 cycles at 0.2 A g−1, with a retention rate of 65% compared to the capacity at the fifth cycle. Conversely, rapid capacity fading is observed in LIB systems. An explanation for this phenomenon is detailed as follows: sodiation primarily occurs on the material’s surface, given the challenging transport of Na+ ions. As a result, the sample experiences low stress in the SIB system. In contrast, complete lithiation induces substantial stress, leading to numerous cracks in the electrode, thereby compromising electric contact and resulting in a significant specific capacity attenuation in LIB systems. Furthermore, a stable Na+-ion full cell with (Ni0.3Co0.3Mn0.4)3O4 as an anode and Na3V2(PO4)3 as a cathode is provided.

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  1. MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, State Key Laboratory of Space Power-Sources, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China

    Xinyue Tang & Zhen-Bo Wang

  2. College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518071, China

    Qingqing Ren & Zhen-Bo Wang

  3. College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China

    Rubamba Antonio & Rongkai He

  4. State Grid Liaocheng Power Supply Company, Liaocheng, 252000, Shandong, China

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Tang, X., Ren, Q., Antonio, R. et al. An investigation of Ni-Co-Mn oxides as anodes for Li+/Na+ ion batteries. Ionics 30, 2689–2696 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-024-05484-7

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