Fast‐Charging Hard Carbons: A Fully Organic SEI Enables Low‐Coordination Interfacial Environments and Fast Na <sup>+</sup> Desolvation

Abstract Fast‐charging capability becomes a critical bottleneck for the practical deployment of sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs), particularly due to sluggish Na + desolvation and interfacial transport at hard carbon (HC) anodes. Herein, we present a comprehensive study on Na + desolvation and transport kinetics across solid electrolyte interphases (SEIs) with diverse chemical natures. Although inorganic‐rich SEIs are generally regarded as favorable for Na + transport, our results reveal that certain organic‐rich SEIs can deliver comparable or even superior kinetic performance. Guided by these insights, we construct a Poly(MMA)‐based artificial SEI on commercial HC ( Type‐1 ), which reorganizes the Na + –DME solvation shell at the inner Helmholtz plane into a Na + –DME/Poly(MMA) coordination environment. This interfacial reconstruction markedly enhances Na + desolvation and interphase transport, enabling exceptional rate performance (236 mA h g −1 at 5 C) and long‐term cycling stability (99% capacity retention over 1000 cycles) for the commercial Type‐1 HC. The effectiveness of the Poly(MMA)‐derived interphase is further validated in both coin‐type and pouch‐type full sodium‐ion chemistries, as well as in lithium‐ion batteries. This work unveils the pivotal role of interfacial solvation structure, beyond the organic/inorganic ratios of SEI, in governing Na + kinetics, offering a new design paradigm for next‐generation fast‐charging SIBs.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Angewandte Chemie
Published
2025-10-21
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.202516068
Primary Topic
Advancements in Battery Materials
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Fast‐Charging Hard Carbons: A Fully Organic SEI Enables Low‐Coordination Interfacial Environments and Fast Na + Desolvation

Alexandru Vlad, Da Tie, Yuruo Qi, Saihao Liu et al.
Angewandte Chemie
Advancements in Battery Materials
article

Fast‐Charging Hard Carbons: A Fully Organic SEI Enables Low‐Coordination Interfacial Environments and Fast Na + Desolvation

Alexandru Vlad, Da Tie, Yuruo Qi, Saihao Liu, Yong‐Sheng Hu, Xiaodong Lin, Zhiyong Xiong, Maowen Xu, Qingrong Tan, Yi Zhang
article en

Abstract

Abstract Fast‐charging capability becomes a critical bottleneck for the practical deployment of sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs), particularly due to sluggish Na + desolvation and interfacial transport at hard carbon (HC) anodes. Herein, we present a comprehensive study on Na + desolvation and transport kinetics across solid electrolyte interphases (SEIs) with diverse chemical natures. Although inorganic‐rich SEIs are generally regarded as favorable for Na + transport, our results reveal that certain organic‐rich SEIs can deliver comparable or even superior kinetic performance. Guided by these insights, we construct a Poly(MMA)‐based artificial SEI on commercial HC ( Type‐1 ), which reorganizes the Na + –DME solvation shell at the inner Helmholtz plane into a Na + –DME/Poly(MMA) coordination environment. This interfacial reconstruction markedly enhances Na + desolvation and interphase transport, enabling exceptional rate performance (236 mA h g −1 at 5 C) and long‐term cycling stability (99% capacity retention over 1000 cycles) for the commercial Type‐1 HC. The effectiveness of the Poly(MMA)‐derived interphase is further validated in both coin‐type and pouch‐type full sodium‐ion chemistries, as well as in lithium‐ion batteries. This work unveils the pivotal role of interfacial solvation structure, beyond the organic/inorganic ratios of SEI, in governing Na + kinetics, offering a new design paradigm for next‐generation fast‐charging SIBs.

Angewandte ChemieVol. 137(50)
Southwest University (CN), FZU ‒ Institute of Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (CZ), National Laboratory for Superconductivity (CN), UCLouvain (BE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 70%
Advancements in Battery Materials
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.