Preferential Alkali‐Ion Occupation in NASICON Cathodes Enables High‐Power Sodium‐Ion Batteries

Sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) are gaining attention as promising large‐scale energy storage systems due to their cost‐effectiveness and resource abundance. As a cathode material, NASICON‐type Na 3 V 2 (PO 4 ) 3 (NVP) stands out for its high structural stability and energy density. However, its practical application is hindered by poor electronic conductivity and sluggish Na + diffusion kinetics. In this study, we systematically investigated the structural evolution and Na + storage behavior of NVP materials, particularly focusing on enhancing power capability through preferential substitution of Na + with other alkali metal ions (K + and Li + ). Results show that preferential K + occupation at (6b) Na1 sites can manipulate the crystal structure and regulate Na + migration behaviors, significantly influencing the energy efficiency, rate performance, and cycling stability. Consequently, the K + ‐substituted material (NKVP) delivers, at room temperature, a discharge capacity of 80.6 mAh g −1 at the ultrahigh rate of 100C but also retains 80.8% of its capacity over 10,000 cycles at 50C, along with superior high‐temperature cycling stability over 3000 cycles at 10C and 60°C. Practically, the NKVP//HC full cell exhibits superior power performance. This work provides critical insights into the rational design of high‐performance NASICON materials, offering new pathways for the development of high‐power SIBs.

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Small Structures
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/sstr.202500785
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Advancements in Battery Materials
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Preferential Alkali‐Ion Occupation in NASICON Cathodes Enables High‐Power Sodium‐Ion Batteries

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Preferential Alkali‐Ion Occupation in NASICON Cathodes Enables High‐Power Sodium‐Ion Batteries

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Sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) are gaining attention as promising large‐scale energy storage systems due to their cost‐effectiveness and resource abundance. As a cathode material, NASICON‐type Na 3 V 2 (PO 4 ) 3 (NVP) stands out for its high structural stability and energy density. However, its practical application is hindered by poor electronic conductivity and sluggish Na + diffusion kinetics. In this study, we systematically investigated the structural evolution and Na + storage behavior of NVP materials, particularly focusing on enhancing power capability through preferential substitution of Na + with other alkali metal ions (K + and Li + ). Results show that preferential K + occupation at (6b) Na1 sites can manipulate the crystal structure and regulate Na + migration behaviors, significantly influencing the energy efficiency, rate performance, and cycling stability. Consequently, the K + ‐substituted material (NKVP) delivers, at room temperature, a discharge capacity of 80.6 mAh g −1 at the ultrahigh rate of 100C but also retains 80.8% of its capacity over 10,000 cycles at 50C, along with superior high‐temperature cycling stability over 3000 cycles at 10C and 60°C. Practically, the NKVP//HC full cell exhibits superior power performance. This work provides critical insights into the rational design of high‐performance NASICON materials, offering new pathways for the development of high‐power SIBs.

Small StructuresVol. 7(2)
Harbin University of Science and Technology (CN), AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH (AT), Helmholtz-Institute Ulm (DE)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation
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