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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Sodium-layered transition metal oxides (Na$_{x}$TMO$_{2}$) are promising for high energy density sodium ion batteries (SIBs).
  • Key challenges include structural degradation, poor Na$^{+}$ diffusion, and air sensitivity, limiting practical application.
  • Constructing lattice-coherent interfaces offers a novel approach to overcome these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in lattice-coherent interface engineering for Na$_{x}$TMO$_{2}$ cathodes.
  • To analyze the impact of these interfaces on structural stability, ion transport, and electrochemical performance.
  • To highlight the role of AI and in situ techniques in designing advanced cathode materials.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on bi-phase and tri-phase heterostructures in Na$_{x}$TMO$_{2}$ cathodes.
  • Analysis of thermodynamic energy barriers and their effect on interlayer sliding and phase degradation.
  • Discussion of ion transport kinetics and moisture stability influenced by interface engineering.
  • Elucidation of structure-property relationships through in situ characterization and AI.

Main Results:

  • Lattice-coherent interfaces effectively suppress interlayer sliding and phase structure degradation.
  • Enhanced ion transport kinetics and improved moisture stability are observed in engineered Na$_{x}$TMO$_{2}$ cathodes.
  • A strong correlation exists between interface interlocking heterostructures and superior electrochemical performance.
  • AI and in situ techniques are crucial for understanding and designing these interfaces.

Conclusions:

  • Lattice-coherent interface engineering is a viable strategy to enhance Na$_{x}$TMO$_{2}$ cathode performance for SIBs.
  • This approach addresses critical issues like structural instability and sluggish ion diffusion.
  • The insights gained are expected to guide the development of next-generation high-performance layered cathode materials for SIBs.