| Abstract: | Polyanion‐type phosphate materials are highly promising cathode candidates for next‐generation batteries due to their excellent structural stability during cycling; however, their poor conductivity has impeded their development. Isostructural and multivalent anion substitution combined with carbon coating is proposed to greatly improve the electrochemical properties of phosphate cathode in sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs). Specifically, multivalent tetrahedral SiO44? substitute for PO43? in Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) lattice, preparing the optimal Na3.1V2(PO4)2.9(SiO4)0.1 with high‐rate capability (delivering a high capacity of 82.5 mAh g?1 even at 20 C) and outstanding cyclic stability (≈98% capacity retention after 500 cycles at 1 C). Theoretical calculation and experimental analyses reveal that the anion‐substituted Na3.1V2(PO4)2.9(SiO4)0.1 reduces the bandgap of NVP lattice and enhanced its structural stability, Na+‐diffusion kinetics and electronic conductivity. This strategy of multivalent and isostructural anion substitution chemistry provides a new insight to develop advanced phosphate cathodes. |
