Operando structural characterization of the lithium-substituted layered sodium-ion cathode material P2-Na0.85Li0.17Ni 0.21Mn0.64O2 by X-ray absorption spectroscopy

Naba K. Karan, Michael D. Slater, Fulya Dogan, Donghan Kim, Christopher S. Johnson, Mahalingam Balasubramanian

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Abstract

Layered sodium-ion cathode material P2-Na0.85Li 0.17Ni0.21Mn0.64O2 was investigated using operandoXASto characterize structural changes occurring in the material during electrochemical sodiation/desodiation. Based on XANES data, the primary mode of charge compensation in this material is due to Ni2-3/4+ redox activity, while the Mn remains in the +4 oxidation state, thereby providing stability to this material during extended cycling. Investigation of the initial state of the compound by high resolution synchrotron XRD and 6Li MAS NMR revealed a significant amount of structural disorder due to integration of a small amount of monoclinic layered Li phase within the overall hexagonal layered Na-structure, which manifests as Li-induced stacking faults. High quality EXAFS data could be obtained using our cell construction and revealed the local structural evolution around the redox active Ni centers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)A1107-A1115
JournalJournal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume161
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014

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