Multi-scale investigations of delta-Ni0.25V2O5 center dot nH(2)O cathode materials in aqueous Zinc-Ion batteries
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Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Cost‐effective and environment‐friendly aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs) exhibit tremendous potential for application in grid‐scale energy storage systems but are limited by suitable cathode materials. Hydrated vanadium bronzes have gained significant attention for AZIBs and can be produced with a range of different pre‐intercalated ions, allowing their properties to be optimized. However, gaining a detailed understanding of the energy storage mechanisms within these cathode materials remains a great challenge due to their complex crystallographic frameworks, limiting rational design from the perspective of enhanced Zn2+ diffusion over multiple length scales. Herein, a new class of hydrated porous δ‐Ni0.25V2O5.nH2O nanoribbons for use as an AZIB cathode is reported. The cathode delivers reversibility showing 402 mAh g−1 at 0.2 A g−1 and a capacity retention of 98% over 1200 cycles at 5 A g−1. A detailed investigation using experimental and computational approaches reveal that the host “δ” vanadate lattice has favorable Zn2+ diffusion properties, arising from the atomic‐level structure of the well‐defined lattice channels. Furthermore, the microstructure of the as‐prepared cathodes is examined using multi‐length scale X‐ray computed tomography for the first time in AZIBs and the effective diffusion coefficient is obtained by image‐based modeling, illustrating favorable porosity and satisfactory tortuosity.
Date Issued
2020-04-21
Date Acceptance
2020-02-01
Citation
Advanced Energy Materials, 2020, 10 (15), pp.1-14
ISSN
1614-6832
Publisher
Wiley
Start Page
1
End Page
14
Journal / Book Title
Advanced Energy Materials
Volume
10
Issue
15
Copyright Statement
© 2020 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim. This is the accepted version of the following article: Li, J., McColl, K., Lu, X., Sathasivam, S., Dong, H., Kang, L., Li, Z., Zhao, S., Kafizas, A. G., Wang, R., Brett, D. J. L., Shearing, P. R., Corà, F., He, G., Carmalt, C. J., Parkin, I. P., Multi‐Scale Investigations of δ‐Ni0.25V2O5·nH2O Cathode Materials in Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries. Adv. Energy Mater. 2020, 2000058, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202000058
Sponsor
The Royal Society
Identifier
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Grant Number
RSG\R1\180434
Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Technology
Chemistry, Physical
Energy & Fuels
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Physics, Applied
Physics, Condensed Matter
Chemistry
Materials Science
Physics
3D tomography
cathode
density functional theory calculation
zinc-ion battery
X-RAY-ABSORPTION
CENTER DOT H2O
L-EDGE
CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE
VANADIUM-OXIDES
RECHARGEABLE LI
V2O5
LITHIUM
TRANSITION
ELECTRODE
Publication Status
Published online
Article Number
ARTN 2000058
Date Publish Online
2020-02-27