Solid state synthesis of layered sodium manganese oxide for sodium-ion battery by in-situ high energy X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption near edge spectroscopy

Tianyuan Ma, Gui-Liang Xu, Xiaoqiao Zeng, Yan Li, Yang Ren, Chengjun Sun, Steve M. Heald, Jacob Jorne*, Khalil Amine, Zonghai Chen

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Abstract

In situ high energy X-ray diffraction (HEXRD) and in situ X-ray absorption near edge spectroscopy (XANES) were carried out to understand the solid state synthesis of NaxMnO2, with particular interest on the synthesis of P2 type Na2/3MnO2. It was found that there were multi intermediate phases formed before NaMnO2 appeared at about 600 °C. And the final product after cooling process is a combination of O'3 NaMnO2 with P2 Na2/3MnO2. A P2 type Na2/3MnO2 was synthesized at reduced temperature (600 °C). The influence of Na2CO3 impurity on the electrochemical performance of P2 Na2/3MnO2 was thoroughly investigated in our work. It was found that the content of Na2CO3 can be reduced by optimizing Na2CO3/MnCO3 ratio during the solid state reaction or other post treatment such as washing with water. We expected our results could provide a good guide for future development of high performance cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)114-121
JournalJournal of Power Sources
Volume341
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Feb 2017
Externally publishedYes

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Research Keywords

  • In situ HEXRD
  • In situ XANES
  • P2 type Na2/3MnO2
  • Sodium deficiency
  • Sodium ion battery
  • Solid-state synthesis

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