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  • Electrochemistry
  • Solid-State Chemistry

Background:

  • Lattice defects in layered metal oxides significantly affect structural stability and electrode reversibility in rechargeable batteries.
  • The precise role of these defects, particularly stacking faults (SFs) in corrugated-layered materials like β-NaMnO₂, is not well understood.
  • Understanding and controlling SFs in β-NaMnO₂ is crucial for improving its thermodynamic stability and electrochemical performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how partial substitution of manganese (Mn) with copper (Cu) or zinc (Zn) in β-NaMnO₂ influences stacking fault (SF) formation.
  • To elucidate the relationship between the distribution of SFs and the electrochemical performance of β-NaMnO₂-based electrodes.
  • To demonstrate defect engineering as a viable strategy for enhancing the durability of battery materials.

Main Methods:

  • Synchrotron X-ray diffraction (XRD) was employed to analyze the crystal structure and defect arrangements.
  • Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) provided high-resolution imaging of the material's microstructure and defect morphology.
  • Raman spectroscopy was used to probe vibrational modes and identify distinct defect structures.

Main Results:

  • Pristine β-NaMnO₂ exhibited ordered stacking fault domains.
  • Cu-substitution led to defect-free zigzag stacking, while Zn-substitution introduced randomly distributed SFs.
  • Both Cu- and Zn-substituted materials showed improved capacity retention during electrochemical cycling, with suppressed evolution of α-phase defects.

Conclusions:

  • A direct correlation between stacking fault distribution and electrochemical reversibility was established.
  • Partial substitution of Mn with Cu or Zn effectively modulates SF formation in β-NaMnO₂, leading to enhanced cycling stability.
  • Defect engineering, specifically controlling SF distribution, is a promising approach for designing advanced, durable rechargeable battery materials.