PANI-coated vanadium compound as high-stable aqueous zinc-ion batteries cathode material

doi:10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2024.0621

Abstract

Abstract:

Vanadium compounds with a variety of crystal structures have high theoretical capacity and are considered a promising positive electrode material for water-based zinc-ion batteries. However, due to the slow diffusion of zinc ions and poor structural stability, further development is limited. In this paper, Mn(VO₃)₂-NaV₈O₂₀ heterogeneous nanoribbons were designed and synthesized using a simple one-step hydrothermal method. A Mn(VO₃)₂-NaV₈O₂₀@PANI (PMNVO) composite material was then created by applying a PANI film on the nanoribbons' surface through an electrostatic self-assembly method. By combining these two strategies, the cathode material for AZIBs demonstrates efficient ion-electron cooperative transport, rapid zinc ion transport rate, excellent zinc storage performance, and a stable crystal structure. Experimental results demonstrate that the heterogeneous interface between the two crystals enhances the charge transfer kinetics of zinc, improves zinc diffusion kinetics, and the nanoribbon morphology provides more reactive sites. Additionally, when combined with PANI, the material's electrical conductivity is enhanced, and the crystal structure is more stable, resulting in PMNVO exhibiting excellent Zn storage properties and high electrochemical kinetics. Specific test results indicate that at a current density of 0.2 A/g, the specific capacity of PMNVO is 417.6 mAh/g. At 1 A/g, the initial specific capacity is 360.3 mAh/g, with a capacity retention rate of 91.0% after 200 cycles. At 8 A/g, the initial specific capacity is 189.3 mAh/g, and the capacity retention rate after 3000 cycles is 99.3%, demonstrating excellent rate performance and long cycle life. The apparent diffusion coefficient ranges from 1.87×10^-10 to 4.97×10^-11 cm²/s, indicating good electrochemical kinetics. This study serves as an example for the design of AZIBs cathode materials.

Key words: vanadium-based cathodes, heterogeneous structure, PANI-coated, aqueous zinc-ion battery

CLC Number:

TM 912

Jie LU, Xian DU, Yupu SHI, Zhuo LI, Na CAO, Xuntao DU, Huiling DU. PANI-coated vanadium compound as high-stable aqueous zinc-ion batteries cathode material[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2025, 14(1): 42-53.

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元素	原子百分比/%
Mn	1.14
Na	2.15
V	26.81
O	55.17

Materials	Current collector	Electrolyte	Current density/(A/g) /Specific capacity/(mAh/g)	Cycle numbers/ Capacity retention/%	References
Mn(VO₃)₂-NaV₈O₂₀@PANI	stainless steel mesh	3 mol/L ZnSO₄	0.2/417.6 1/360.3	1A/g 200/91.0 % 8A/g 3000/99.3 %	This work
VOH@PANI	Ti sheets	3 mol/L Zn(CF₃SO₃)₂	1/228	2A/g 2000/98 %	[45]
PVM	Ti foil	3 mol/L Zn(CF₃SO₃)₂	0.2/265	10A/g 2000/68.3 %	[56]
KPVO	Ti foil	3 mol/L Zn(CF₃SO₃)₂	0.2/400	5A/g 3000/89.5 %	[57]
CoVO@PANI₆₀	Ti foil	2 mol/L Zn(CF₃SO₃)₂	0.2/407	10A/g 1500/90.4 %	[44]
PANI-VOH	Ti sheets	3 mol/L Zn(CF₃SO₃)₂	0.1/363	5A/g 2000/52.4 %	[50]

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