Low-Cost and Scalable Ni-Prussian Blue Analogue//Functionalized Carbon Based Na-Ion Systems for all Climate Operations

Herein, we have developed a sodium ion based aqueous energy storage device with nickel prussian-blue-analogue (Ni-PBA) positive and functionalized carbon-black negative electrodes in 1 M Na2SO4 electrolyte solution. The components required to develop the device, i. e., stainless steel (SS) current-collectors, absorbent-glass-mat separator, electrolyte, carbon-black, and precursors of Ni-PBA, are all environmentally benign and inexpensive. To minimize the corrosion of pristine-SS, polyaniline coating on the SS surface is applied by in situ electrodeposition method. The full cell exhibits a specific capacity of 28 mAh g(-1) with 90 % Coulomb efficiency (@0.2C), an energy density of 34 Wh kg(-1) (@20 W kg(-1)), a power density of 100 W kg(-1) (@18 Wh kg(-1)) and a good life cycle (70 % capacity-retention over 500 cycles @1.0C rate) within the 0-1.2 V window. The cell performance is further tested under variable temperatures, and 0-50 degrees C range is reported to be the working window for this cell.

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We have developed a sodium ion aqueous energy storage device with environmentally benign and inexpensive components. The device shows promising performance with specific capacity of 28 mAh g(-1), energy density of 34 Wh kg(-1), power density of 100 W kg(-1), and good life cycle within the 0-1.2 V window. The cell can work within the temperature range of 0-50 degrees Celsius.