Enhancement of the Na2FePO4F@gC3N4 electrochemical performance in view of its implementation in sodium-ion batteries

El Kacemi, Zineb; Fkhar, Lahcen; El Maalam, Khadija; Aziam, Hasna; Youcef, Hicham Ben; Saadoune, Ismael; Mahmoud, Abdelfattah; Boschini, Frédéric; Ali, Mustapha Ait; Mounkachi, Omar; Balli, Mohamed

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Enhancement of the Na2FePO4F@gC3N4 electrochemical performance in view of its implementation in sodium-ion batteries

El Kacemi, Zineb; Fkhar, Lahcen; El Maalam, Khadija et al.

2023 • In Solid State Ionics, 392, p. 116167

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Fluorophosphate; Sodium-ion batteries; cathode

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[en] Na2FePO4F fluorophosphate has long been regarded as potential cathode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its undeniable economic and environmental advantages. Herein, the preparation of Na2FePO4F powder using an easier and cost-effective technique is reported. The prepared compound, using phosphoric acid as P-source, crystallizes in an orthorhombic structure with the Pbcn space group as confirmed by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis. The pristine material (refers to as PM) is combined with different percentages of graphitic carbon nitride g-C3N4 as a carbon source (15% and 20%), to build large specific surfaces, boost electronic conductivity, and achieve the optimal carbon content. Raman spectrum reveals the existence of residual carbon denoting that the in-situ carbon coating process is successful. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) confirmed the stability of iron fluorophosphate at temperatures of 750 °C. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) are used to investigate the materials' surface morphology and particle size. The performance of 15% and 20% g-C3N4 coated materials are tested as cathodes in both pure 1 M NaClO4 in polycarbonate electrolyte and in added 5% fluoroethylene carbonate electrolyte. High cycling properties and improved electrochemical performance were revealed when compared to the additive-free electrolyte.

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El Kacemi, Zineb

Fkhar, Lahcen ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Complex and Entangled Systems from Atoms to Materials (CESAM)

El Maalam, Khadija

Aziam, Hasna

Youcef, Hicham Ben

Saadoune, Ismael

Mahmoud, Abdelfattah ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de chimie (sciences) > Chimie inorganique structurale et Chimie des matériaux inorganiques (LCIS-GreenMAT)

Boschini, Frédéric ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de chimie (sciences) > Plateforme APTIS (Advanced Powder Technology and Innovative Solutions)

Ali, Mustapha Ait

Mounkachi, Omar

Balli, Mohamed

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English

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Enhancement of the Na2FePO4F@gC3N4 electrochemical performance in view of its implementation in sodium-ion batteries

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April 2023

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Solid State Ionics

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0167-2738

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Elsevier BV

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392

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116167

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