We propose a composite cathode material, Na_0.67Ni_0.23Mn_0.67V_0.1O₂@Na₃V₂O₂(PO₄)₂F, featuring synergistic modification through doping and coating. The optimized Na_0.67Ni_0.23Mn_0.67V_0.1O₂@5wt %Na₃V₂O₂(PO₄)₂F exhibited a high discharge capacity of 176 mAh g⁻¹ within the 1.5–4.1 V range at a low current density of 17 mA g⁻¹. At an increased current density of 850 mA g⁻¹ within the same voltage window, it still delivered a substantial initial discharge capacity of 112 mAh g⁻¹.

Abstract

P2-type layered manganese-based oxides have attracted considerable interest as economical, cathode materials with high energy density for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Despite their potential, these materials still face challenges related to sluggish kinetics and structural instability. In this study, a composite cathode material, Na_0.67Ni_0.23Mn_0.67V_0.1O₂@Na₃V₂O₂(PO₄)₂F was developed by surface-coating P2-type Na_0.67Ni_0.23Mn_0.67V_0.1O₂ with a thin layer of Na₃V₂O₂(PO₄)₂F to enhance both the electrochemical sodium storage and material air stability. The optimized Na_0.67Ni_0.23Mn_0.67V_0.1O₂@5wt %Na₃V₂O₂(PO₄)₂F exhibited a high discharge capacity of 176 mA h g⁻¹ within the 1.5-4.1 V range at a low current density of 17 mA g⁻¹. At an increased current density of 850 mA g⁻¹ within the same voltage window, it still delivered a substantial initial discharge capacity of 112 mAh g⁻¹. These findings validate the significant enhancement of ion diffusion capabilities and rate performance in the P2-type Na_0.67Ni_0.33Mn_0.67O₂ material conferred by the composite cathode.