High crystalline Na2Ni[Fe(CN)6] particles for a high-stability and low-temperature sodium-ion batteries cathode

High crystalline Na2Ni[Fe(CN)(6)] particles are synthesized by a new electrostatic spray assisted coprecipitation method. Their structures and electrochemical properties are analyzed by X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and galvanostatic cell cycling and so on. Given its highly stable structure, the optimized Na2Ni[Fe(CN)(6)] cathode shows impressive cycling performance with high retention capacity of 89% after 440 cycles at 1 C and excellent rate capability of 56 mAh g(-1) at 25 C. In addition, the optimized Na2Ni[Fe(CN)(6)] cathode achieves superior low temperature performances with retains 87% capacity after 440 cycles at 0 degrees C and a stable capacity of 54 mAh g(-1) can be delivered even at -25 degrees C after 440 cycles. Such a Na2Ni[Fe(CN)(6)] sample provides a promising cathode for sodium-ion batteries in large-scale storage systems. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.