O3-type Na(Mn[subscript 0.25]Fe[subscript 0.25]Co[subscript 0.25]Ni[subscript 0.25])O[subscript 2]: A quaternary layered cathode compound for rechargeable Na ion batteries

Abstract

We report a new layered Na(Mn[subscript 0.25]Fe[subscript 0.25]Co[subscript 0.25]Ni[subscript 0.25])O[subscript 2] compound with O3 oxygen stacking. It delivers 180 mAh/g initial discharge capacity and 578 Wh/kg specific energy density with good cycling capability at high cutoff voltage. In situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) shows a reversible structure evolution of O3-P3-O3′-O3″ upon Na de-intercalation. The excellent capacity and cycling performance at high cutoff voltage make it an important model system for studying the general issue of capacity fading in layered Na cathode compounds.