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Jinpin Wu, Junhang Tian, Xueyi Sun, and Weidong Zhuang, Cycling performance of layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries, Int. J. Miner. Metall. Mater., 31(2024), No. 7, pp.1720-1744. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12613-023-2776-5
Cite this article as: Jinpin Wu, Junhang Tian, Xueyi Sun, and Weidong Zhuang, Cycling performance of layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries, Int. J. Miner. Metall. Mater., 31(2024), No. 7, pp.1720-1744. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12613-023-2776-5
Invited Review

Cycling performance of layered oxide cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries

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    Xueyi Sun      E-mail: sunxy@ustb.edu.cn

    Weidong Zhuang     E-mail: wdzhuang@ustb.edu.cn

  • Layered oxide is a promising cathode material for sodium-ion batteries because of its high-capacity, high operating voltage, and simple synthesis. Cycling performance is an important criterion for evaluating the application prospects of batteries. However, facing challenges, including phase transitions, ambient stability, side reactions, and irreversible anionic oxygen activity, the cycling performance of layered oxide cathode materials still cannot meet the application requirements. Therefore, this review proposes several strategies to address these challenges. First, bulk doping is introduced from three aspects: cationic single doping, anionic single doping, and multi-ion doping. Second, homogeneous surface coating and concentration gradient modification are reviewed. In addition, methods such as mixed structure design, particle engineering, high-entropy material construction, and integrated modification are proposed. Finally, a summary and outlook provide a new horizon for developing and modifying layered oxide cathode materials.
  • The growing environmental problems caused by increasing fossil fuel consumption have gained considerable attention. Sustainable energy sources, such as wind, tide, water, and solar, have been exploited to mitigate the energy crisis and environmental pollution. These energy sources are regional, intermittent, and climatic, so developing electrical energy storage technology to provide continuous, controllable energy is a key link in sustainable energy applications [1]. Among these electrical energy storage technologies, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been successfully commercialized in portable electronic devices and electric vehicles because of their high energy density and excellent cycling performance. However, the limited resources and uneven geographical distribution of lithium have raised concerns about cost and raw materials availability. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), with a similar “rocking chair” principle to LIBs, are considered an ideal complementary technology to LIBs because of the lower price and abundant reserves, suitable for electric vehicles and large-scale grids.

    As a critical component of SIBs, cathode materials determine the electrochemical properties of SIBs. To achieve high performance for SIBs, various types of compounds have been studied as potential cathode materials, including layered oxides [2], polyanionic materials [3], and Prussian blue analogs. Layered oxides have been considered the most promising materials due to their high-capacity, high operating voltage, and simple synthesis. Layered oxides (NaxTMO2, TM = Mn, Fe, Ni, Co, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, etc.) can be mainly grouped as O-type and P-type according to Delmas’s notations, as shown in Fig. 1(a) [4]. O and P represent Na ions occupying the octahedral (O) sites and trigonal prismatic (P) sites, respectively. The number after the letter refers to the repeating number of alkali-metal layers. For example, P2 means that Na ions occupy the P sites and the repeating number of Na ions layer is 2. Generally, layered oxides with a Na content in the range of 0.3 ≤ x ≤ 0.7 show a P2 structure, while an increasing Na content trends to an O3 structure. The interactions between electrostatic cohesion force and electrostatic repulsive force change with Na content and show different interlayer distances. Thus, the ratio of ~1.62 between the distance of the Na layer and the distance of the transition metal layer has been used to distinguish P2 and O3-type structures [5]. On this basis, considering the extent of the cation electron density, the cation polarizability, and the ionic potential anion, Zhao et al. [6] proposed cation potential to elucidate the formation principle of different structures in layered oxides, and it is shown that small differences in TM or Na content will obviously lead to a phase structural change (Fig. 1(b)). In terms of cation potential, a high Na content represents a large mean Na ionic potential, which increases the shielding of the electrostatic repulsion between the TMO2 slabs and results in the transformation from the P2 structure to the O3 structure. Cation potential is only suitable for predicting a single structure in one composition, not complicated situations, such as an entropy-dominated phase and disordered compounds resulting from mechanical milling.

    Fig. 1.  (a) Schematic of the crystal structures for P2 and O-type layered oxides and (b) cationic potential and its use in Na-ion layered oxides (d(O–Na–O) and d(O–TM–O) refer to the interlayer distance of the Na metal layer and the TM layer, respectively. Φcation=¯ΦTM¯ΦNa¯ΦO, refers to cationic potential, where ¯ΦTM represents the weighted average ionic potential of TMs, ¯ΦO represents the ionic potential anion, ¯ΦNa represents the weighted average ionic potential of Na. Nae and Naf refer to the Na sites that share the faces with two TMO6 octahedra and the Na sites that share only the edges with TMO6 octahedra, respectively.) [6]. From C.L. Zhao, Q.D. Wang, Z.P. Yao, et al., Science, 370, 708-711 (2020) [6]. Reprinted with permission from AAAS.

    In the past several decades, various layered oxides with a high specific capacity have been explored. O3-NaMnO2, a typical single transition metal layered oxide, exhibited a discharge capacity of 185 mAh∙g−1 between 2.0 and 3.8 V and a capacity retention of 71% after 20 cycles [7]. Electrochemical performance can be improved by partial substitution of Mn to form binary transition metal layered oxides. Komaba et al. [89] synthesized O3-NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2 and P2-Na2/3[Fe1/2Mn1/2]O2. O3-NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2 shows a capacity of 185 mAh∙g−1 in the voltage range between 2.5 and 4.5 V. P2-Na2/3[Fe1/2Mn1/2]O2 material comprises only abundant and low price elements and delivers a discharge capacity of 190 mAh∙g−1 with an average voltage of 2.75 V and a capacity retention of 73% over 30 cycles. Rong et al. [10] reported an anionic redox reaction of P2-Na0.72[Li0.24Mn0.76]O2, which shows a capacity of 270 mAh∙g−1 and retains ~150 mAh∙g−1 after 30 cycles in the voltage range between 1.5 and 4.5 V. Wang et al. [11] reported O3-NaLi1/3Mn2/3O2, which delivers a reversible capacity of 190 mAh∙g−1 by unlocking anionic redox and shows no discernible voltage fade over 40 cycles. In addition to the abovementioned layered oxides, a series of multi-transition metal oxides have been explored. Hwang et al. [12] designed P2-Na0.55[Ni0.1Fe0.1Mn0.8]O2. It delivers a capacity of 221.5 mAh∙g−1 in the voltage range of 1.5–4.3 V and shows capacity retention of 75% after 100 cycles. Wu et al. [13] reported P2-Na0.7Li0.03[Mg0.15Li0.07Mn0.75]O2, which shows a capacity of 266 mAh∙g−1. Although the discharge capacity in partial materials improved substantially, the cycling performance remains an inevitable issue. As commercialized LIB cathode materials, lithium iron phosphate shows a capacity retention of 86% after 10000 cycles [14], and NCM523 shows a capacity retention of 77% after 5000 cycles [15]. Compared to these materials, the poor cycling performance of layered oxide materials severely limits the practical application of SIBs.

    To improve the cycling performance of layered oxides, this review focuses on challenges, such as phase transitions, ambient stability, side reactions, and irreversible anionic oxygen activity. Strategies for better cycling performance are illustrated in this review: (1) bulk doping; (2) homogeneous surface coating; (3) concentration gradient modification; (4) mixed structure design; (5) particle engineering; (6) high-entropy construction; and (7) integrated modification. It is believed that this review will help researchers to solve the critical challenges of layered oxide cathode materials.

    The cycling performance of layered oxide cathode materials is mainly affected by phase transitions, side reactions between electrolyte/air and electrode material, and irreversible anionic oxygen activity. The phase transitions may lead to volume changes and particle cracks, and the structure after the phase transitions may be irreversible or partially reversible. The side reactions between the electrolyte and electrode material consumes the Na in the electrode and decreases circulating capacity. Exposed to the air, the cathode material reacts with oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide, destroying its original structure and forming harmful substances. Anionic oxygen activity contributes to the capacity at high voltage, but the irreversible oxygen loss will lead to severe capacity decay and limited cycling stability. Understanding the challenges faced by the layered oxide cycle process can be targeted to modify the cathode material to obtain longer lifetimes. Challenges, including the phase transitions, side reactions between electrolyte and electrode, the effect of air on the cathode material, and irreversible anionic oxygen activity, will be described in detail below.

    In the process of charge and discharge, with the intercalation and deintercalation of sodium ions, the cathode material gradually forms different phases, and the irreversible phase transition and its associated volume changes will harm cycling performance. Ex-situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectra reveal the phase transition of P2-Na0.67Ni0.15Fe0.2Mn0.65O2. The structure change from hexagonal P2 to O2 occurs in the process of charging at a working platform of 3.7 V, but the characteristic peaks of O2 still exist at the end of discharge, indicating the irreversible phase transition from P2 to O2 [16]. In the phase evolution of P2-Na2/3(Fe1/2Mn1/2)O2 during charge and discharge, shown in Fig. 2(a), initial P2-Na2/3(Fe1/2Mn1/2)O2 shows a hexagonal phase with a Cmcm space group [17]. Upon charging, P2-Na2/3(Fe1/2Mn1/2)O2 maintains a hexagonal phase during the Mn3+/Mn4+ transition and a solid solution-like two-phase reaction at 4.1 V. The P2 hexagonal phase forms an OP4 phase during the Fe3+/Fe4+ transition when the voltage is higher than 4.1 V. Upon discharge, the OP4 phase transforms to the P2-type hexagonal phase and then returns to the P2-type hexagonal phase when the voltage is below 2.0 V. The volumes of three structures at 4.2, 2.7, and 1.5 V are 36.7, 41.6, and 42.9 Å3, respectively. The ~12% volume change between the OP4 and P2 phases contributes to structural instability and poor cycling performance.

    Fig. 2.  (a) Phase evolution of P2-Na2/3(Fe1/2Mn1/2)O2 during charge and discharge [17]. (b) Schematic of the side reaction when NaxTMO2 is exposed to the air [20]. (c) Galvanostatic charge/discharge curves of the Na2/3Ni1/3Mn2/3O2 electrode for the first cycle at 0.1 C and the corresponding XPS spectra of the Ni 2p and O 1s cores at various charge states and (d) in situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry (DEMS) analysis of oxygen release during the first charge for the Na2/3Ni1/3Mn2/3O2 electrode [22]. (a) Reprinted with permission from W.K. Pang, S. Kalluri, V.K. Peterson, et al., Chem. Mater., 27, 3150–3158 (2015) [17]. Copyright 2015 American Chemical Society. (b) Reprinted with permission from C.L. Xu, H.R. Cai, Q.L. Chen, X.Q. Kong, H.L. Pan, and Y.S. Hu, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 14, 5338–5345 (2022) [20]. Copyright 2022 American Chemical Society. (c, d) Reprinted with permission from Y. Zhang, M.M. Wu, J.W. Ma, et al., ACS Cent. Sci., 6, 232–240 (2020) [22]. Copyright 2020 American Chemical Society.

    Layered oxide cathode materials are sensitive to the H2O and CO2 in the air. The reaction between the electrode and H2O/CO2 generates a detrimental substance that deteriorates performance [18]. Take O3-NaNi0.7Mn0.15Co0.15O2, for example. The characteristic (104) peak of O3-NaNi0.7Mn0.15Co0.15O2 gradually fades and disappears with increasing exposure time to air, while the characteristic peaks of Na2CO3, Na2CO3∙H2O, and NiO gradually appear and strengthen [19]. Xu et al. [20] kept the prepared O3-NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 in an oven at ~150°C to avoid air attack and then immediately transferred O3-NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 into a glovebox from the oven. However, a small diffraction peak is still observed at 12.70°, corresponding to the H2O-intercalated hydrated phase. This trace hydrated phase indicates that O3-NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 is sensitive to H2O molecules. The author also revealed that CO2 inserts into Na layers along (003) planes and leads to Na2CO3 formation between adjacent TM layers, inducing fast structural degradation with surface cracks (Fig. 2(b)). In addition to the air attack, the trace amount of water reacting with NaPF6 in the electrolyte generates HF, accelerating the dissolution of active metal ions [21]. Moreover, the dissolution of active metal ions accelerates electrolyte decomposition, finally leading to the decomposition of electrode materials and a deterioration of electrochemical performance.

    Anionic oxygen redox contributes to charge compensation at high voltages, while irreversible oxygen activity accelerates electrode material decomposition. Zhang et al. [22] studied the chemical evolution in Na2/3Ni1/3Mn2/3O2 by XPS analysis. As shown in Fig. 2(c), On2 species occur at point II (charge to 4.2 V), corresponding to the emergence of the O 1s peak at 530.5 eV in the XPS spectra. From point I to point II (4.2 V), the O 1s peak intensity strengthens, indicating that more On2 species participate in the electrochemical reaction at a high working voltage. The situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry (DEMS) in Fig. 2(d) shows no O2 generated when charged from the pristine state to 4.2 V, while O2 suddenly increases when charged from 4.2 to 4.3 V. This irreversible evolution of O2−/On2/O2 leads to a sever capacity loss. Jiang et al. [23] revealed that surface cracks, active metal ions dissolution, and surface oxygen release combine to cause rapid capacity fading. House et al. [24] revealed that oxygen loss is not an inevitable consequence of a high working voltage and oxygen redox. No O or Mg is lost from Na0.67Mg0.28Mn0.72O2, even at 5 V, because oxygen is still coordinated with 2 Mn4+ and 1 Mg2+. This coordination state ensures oxygen stays in bulk. In contrast, oxygen loss can be observed from Na0.78Li0.25Mn0.75O2 when the local coordination around oxygen is below 3. Thus, the author insists that oxygen loss is triggered when a high degree of alkali-ion deficiency leads to coordination around oxygen of less than 3.

    To address the abovementioned challenges, many methods have been explored. Here, seven common methods are introduced: bulk doping, homogeneous surface coating, concentration gradient modification, mixed-phase designing, particle engineering, high-entropy material designing, and integrated modification.

    Bulk doping is the most widely used method for improving the performance of layered oxide materials. Here, we introduce bulk doping from three aspects: cationic single doping, anionic single doping, and multi-ion doping.

    Lattice distortion caused by large lattice strain, abnormal bond length change, and anisotropic volume change leads to severe capacity fading in the cycling process caused by the Jahn–Teller effect of transition metals [25]. The influence of the Jahn–Teller effect on the material properties of layered oxides can be effectively mitigated by doping [2627]. Cationic ions, including Nb5+, Mo5+, Sb5+, Ti4+, Al3+, Cr3+, B3+, Mg2+, Ca2+, K+, and Li+, are commonly used in bulk doping [2829]. Fang et al. [30] introduced the electrochemical inert ion B3+ at the interstitial site in Na0.67Fe0.5Mn0.5O2 to mitigate the Jahn–Teller effect. Mn K-edge X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) spectra during charge and discharge are shown in Fig. 3(a1) and (a2). Compared to NFMO-P, NFMO-B showed a considerably shift during charge process, indicating more Mn was involved in charge compensation. The edge peak of pristine NFMO-B appears considerably sooner than that of NFMO-P because the introduction of B3+ cations lowers the valence state of Mn to achieve charge balance. The extended X-ray-absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectrum shows the Mn-O peak at 1.5 V of NFMO-B shifted from that of NFMO-P, indicating a lower valence state of Mn at low voltage after B3+ doping (Fig. 3(a3) and (a4)). The lower valence state of Mn can mitigate the Jahn–Taller effect and improve cycling performance. As the schematic illustration shown in Fig. 3(a5), the Mn eg energy level splitting induced by the Jahn–Teller effect was mitigated by the introduction of B3+. As shown in Fig. 3(a6), NFMO-B maintains a capacity of 114 mAh∙g−1 in the voltage range of 1.5–4.0 V at 1 C after 100 cycles, a capacity retention of 89%. In contrast, the capacity retention of NFMO-P is only 64%, which is 24% lower than that of NFMO-B.

    Fig. 3.  Ex-situ XANES spectra of the Mn K-edge at (a1) pristine, (a2) 4.0 V, and (a3) 1.5 V; EXAFS spectra of the Mn K-edge of (a4) NFMO-P and (a5) NFMO-B in different Na+ extraction/insertion states; (a6) Cycling performance of the NFMO-P and NFMO-B cathodes at 1 C [30]. (b1) Cycling performances of pristine and NCMC at 1 C [31]. (c1) Formation energy as a function of the position of the chromium ion in O3-Na0CrO2 and O3-Na0Cr0.86Sb0.14O2; (c2) Operando XRD pattern of Na0.72Cr0.86Sb0.14O2 [37]. Gas release of (d1) P2-Na0.67Mn0.65Ni0.2Co0.15O2 and (d2) P2-Na0.67Mn0.65Ni0.2Mg0.15O2 during the initial cycle [38]. (a1–a6) H. Fang, H.C. Ji, J.J. Zhai, et al., Small, 19, 2301360 (2023) [30]. Copyright Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA. Reproduced with permission. (b1) Reprinted from J. Phys. Chem. Solids, 148, X.H. Yang, Y.Z. Wang, J.L. Wang, J.Y. Deng, and X. Zhang, Superior cyclability of Ce-doped P2–Na0.67Co0.20Mn0.80O2 cathode for sodium storage, 109750, Copyright 2021, with the permission from Elsevier. (c1, c2) Reprint from Energy Storage Mater., 46, W. Ko, M.K. Cho, J. Kang, et al., Exceptionally increased reversible capacity of O3-type NaCrO2 cathode by preventing irreversible phase transition, 289, Copyright 2022, with the permission from Elsevier. (d1, d2) Reprint from Nano Energy, 60, Y.F. Wen, J.J. Fan, C.G. Shi, et al., Probing into the working mechanism of Mg versus Co in enhancing the electrochemical performance of P2-Type layered composite for sodium-ion batteries, 162, Copyright 2019, with the permission from Elsevier.

    In addition to mitigating the Jahn–Teller effect, doping can improve internal structural stability. As a water-sensible material, P2-Na0.67Co0.20Mn0.8O2 (pristine) shows two water phase peaks near 12.6° and 25.4° when charged to 4.0 V because of abundant Na+ deinterlace, leaving enough space for water molecules to embed. Yang et al. [31] synthesized Ce3+-doped P2-Na0.67Co0.20Mn0.79Ce0.01O2 (NCMC) through the solid-state method. The shrinkage of the TM–O bond length indicates a stronger electrostatic attraction between the transition metal ion and the oxygen ion, corresponding to the stronger Ce–O bond energy and improved structural stability. Meanwhile, the shorter Ce–O bond suppresses water molecule embedment into the sodium layer. Compared to the 70% capacity retention of the pristine sample at 1 C after 400 cycles, NCMC exhibits a capacity retention of 91.7% (Fig. 3(b1)). Doping ions function as a pillar and can also improve structural stability. Qin et al. [32] reported nonelectrochemical active Zn2+-doped O3-NaNi0.328Mn1/3Fe1/3Zn0.005O2 (NMF-Zn0.005), where Zn2+ serves as a pillar for the stable structure during the cycling process. The fewer cracks and inhibited oxygen loss at high voltages result in better cycling stability of NMF-Zn0.005, which exhibits a capacity retention of 86.53% after 200 cycles at 1 C. Moreover, doping can effectively inhibit irreversible phase transitions and transition metal migration and improve phase transition reversibility [3336]. Ko et al. [37] reported Sb5+-doped Na0.72Cr0.86Sb0.14O2, as shown in Fig. 3(c1). First-principles calculations indicate that Cr migration to Na layers is thermodynamically stable in Na0CrO2, while Cr migration to Na layers is thermodynamically unstable in Na0Cr0.86Sb0.14O2, illustrating that Cr will not prevent Na+ diffusion in Na0Cr0.86Sb0.14O2. These results agree with the ex-situ XRD results, in which diffraction peaks, including (003), (006), (101), and (012), shift monotonically during the Na deintercalation/interaction process of Na0Cr0.86Sb0.14O2, indicating the reversible O3/P2 transition without O'3 phase formation (Fig. 3(c2)). Because of its high reversible phase transition, Na0.72Cr0.86Sb0.14O2 exhibits a capacity retention of 78.64% after 200 cycles at 2 C. The challenge from side reactions can also be mitigated by doping. Wen et al. [38] reported a complete replacement of Co with Mg in Na0.67Mn0.65Ni0.2Co0.15O2. As shown in Fig. 3(d1) and (d2), compared to Na0.67Mn0.65Ni0.2Co0.15O2, less CO2 from electrolyte decomposition is detected in P2-Na0.67Mn0.65Ni0.2Mg0.15O2 by an online DEMS test after Mg2+ doping, indicating that the side reaction between electrode and electrolyte is mitigated. The stable surface ensures a substantial improvement in capacity retention at 0.1 C over 100 cycles from 62% for Na0.67Mn0.65Ni0.2Co0.15O2 to 94% for P2-Na0.67Mn0.65Ni0.2Mg0.15O2.

    In contrast to doping in transition metal sites, alkali ions, such as Li+ and K+, are usually introduced into Na sites [3947]. Wang et al. [45] reported K-doped P2-Na0.612K0.056 MnO2, which exhibits a reversible capacity of 240.5 mAh∙g−1, corresponding to an energy density of 654 Wh∙kg−1. Fig. 4(a) and (b) shows the structure evolution during charge and discharge, in which P2-Na0.612K0.056MnO2 shows only a reversible two-phase transition. The volume variation in P2-NaxK0.056 MnO2 is 7.8%, smaller than 11.2% for P2-NaxMnO2. A schematic partial density of states (pDOS) based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations shows that spin-down electrons near the Fermi energy increase, indicating a stronger hybridization interaction between Mn and O after K+ doping (Fig. 4(c)). Meanwhile, DEMS detects no oxygen evolution in the charging process in P2-Na0.612K0.056 MnO2 (Fig. 4(d)). The reinforced Mn–O bonds suppress the phase transition and improve the cycle stability during the charge/discharge process (Fig. 4(e)). As shown in Fig. 4(f), P2-Na0.612K0.056 MnO2 exhibits a higher capacity retention of 98.2% after 200 cycles at 50 mA∙g−1, while the capacity retention of the pristine electrode fluctuates. In addition, Wu et al. [13] reported the dual-site doping in P2-Na0.7Li0.03[Mg0.15Li0.07Mn0.75]O2, in which Li ions substitute Na sites and transition metal sites. These two Li ions play different roles in P2-Na0.7Li0.03 [Mg0.15Li0.07Mn0.75]O2. LiNA functions as a pillar that prevents the detrimental phase transformation and stabilizes the layered structure, whereas LiTM forms Na–O–Li electronic configurations, which enhance the capacity derived from the oxygen anionic redox. P2-Na0.7Li0.03[Mg0.15Li0.07Mn0.75]O2 exhibits a specific capacity of 266 mAh∙g−1 in the voltage range of 1.5–4.6 V, and the capacity retention is 80.9% over 50 cycles at 0.5 C, compared to only 57.1% for the undoped cathode.

    Fig. 4.  In situ XRD patterns and a schematic of the phase transitions of (a) Na0.612K0.056MnO2 and (b) Na0.706MnO2. (c) Schematic pDOS of Na0.555MnO2 and Na0.500K0.055MnO2. (d) In situ differential electrochemical mass spectrometry (DEMS) results of the gas evolution rates of CO2 and O2. (e) Charge/discharge curves of Na0.612K0.056MnO2 and Na0.706MnO2 at 20 mA∙g−1 in the third cycle. (f) Cycle performances of Na0.612K0.056MnO2 and Na0.706MnO2 at 50 mA∙g−1 [45].

    The anion site is an important part of the crystal structure. The anion F is usually introduced into an O2− site to improve the cycle stability of a layered oxide [48]. Hu et al. [49] designed a substitution of partial O2− ions with F ions in P2-Na0.6Mg0.3Mn0.7O2 (NMMO). P2-Na0.6Mg0.3Mn0.7O1.95F0.05 (NMMOF5) exhibits a specific discharge of 205.5 mAh∙g−1, higher than 182 mAh∙g−1 for NMMO. As shown in Fig. 5(a1), the higher oxidation peak of the dQ/dV curve in NMMOF5 indicates more oxygen redox reactions and cationic Mn redox reactions because of the stronger Na–F bond. A quantitative analysis of the Mn valence states based on the ex-situ Mn L-edge soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy (sXAS) spectra in total electron yield (TEY) mode is shown in Fig. 5(a2) and (a3). When discharging to 1.5 V, 63.53% Mn2+ is detected in NMMOF5, higher than 47.93% Mn2+ in NMMO. In other words, although Mn2+ shows high solubility in electrolytes, Mn2+ dissolution is suppressed after F doping because of the strong Mn–F bond. Meanwhile, 89.22% Mn4+ is detected in NMMOF5 when charging back to 4.5 V, which is near 88.93% in the pristine sample. A quantitative analysis indicates that the redox reaction between Mn2+ and Mn4+ is highly reversible, and the Jahn–Teller effect is effectively suppressed after F doping. Notably, excessive F harms electrochemical performance. As shown in Fig. 5(a4), NMMOF5 has a better cycling performance than NMMO, while NMMOF8 has a worse cycling performance than P2-NMMO. As mentioned above, the decrease in Mn3+ mitigates the Jahn–Teller effect and then improves electrochemical performance [50]. Interestingly, researchers have also reported that the Jahn–Teller effect can be suppressed by eliminating the Mn3+ high-spin state without decreasing Mn3+ content [5154]. Kang et al. [55] revealed that more Mn4+ is reduced to Mn3+ with increasing F content, and the atomic ratio of Mn3+/Mn4+ increases from 0.72 to 1.61 according to an analysis of Mn 2p spectra in Fig. 5(b1). Mn3+ disrupts the Ni2+/Mn4+ cation ordering by occupying Ni2+ sites, which also suppresses the Jahn–Teller effect. Moreover, as shown in Fig. 5(b2), the ratio of surface oxygen/lattice oxygen decreases with increasing F, indicating more lattice oxygen participates in charge compensation, and the structural stability is improved after F doping. As shown in Fig. 5(b3) and (b4), F-0.05 not only shows higher rate capability but also maintains an impressive capacity retention of 78% after 900 cycles.

    Fig. 5.  (a1) dQ/dV curves of NMMO, NMMOF2, NMMOF5, and NMMOF8 at a current density of 0.05 C; (a2) Mn L-edge TEY spectra (solid lines) and fitted spectra (dashed lines); (a3) quantitative analysis of the valence state of Mn based on the fitting results; (a4) cycling performances of NMMO, NMMOF2, NMMOF5, and NMMOF8 in the voltage range of 1.5–4.5 V [49]. XPS patterns of the Na0.6Mn0.7Ni0.3O2−xFx samples of (b1) Mn 2p and (b2) O 1s. rate capability at different current densities (b3) and the cycling performances (b4) of different samples [55]. (c1) schematic of the process of Na+ rearrangement; (c2) calculated formation energies of Nae and Naf sites (Nae and Naf refer to the Na sites that share the faces with two TMO6 octahedra and the Na sites that share only the edges with TMO6 octahedra, respectively.) [64]. In-situ XRD patterns of (d1) NaNMO and (d2) NaNMTi0.3OF during the first charge/discharge process [67]. (a1–a4) Reprint from Nano Energy, 99, H.L. Hu, H.C. He, R.K. Xie, et al., Achieving reversible Mn2+/Mn4+ double redox couple through anionic substitution in a P2-type layered oxide cathode, 107390. Copyright 2022, with permission from Elsevier. (b1–b4) Reprint with permission from W.P. Kang, P. Ma, Z.N Liu, et al., ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 13, 15333–15343 (2021) [55]. Copyright 2021 American Chemical Society. (c1, c2) Reprint from Nano Energy, 100, T.L. Zhang, H.C. Ji, X.H. Hou, et al., Promoting the performances of P2-type sodium layered cathode by inducing Na site rearrangement, 107482, Copyright 2022 with permission Elsevier. (d1, d2) Reprint from J. Energy Chem., 67, P.F. Zhou, J. Zhang, Z.N. Che, et al., Insights into the enhanced structure stability and electrochemical performance of Ti4+/F co-doped P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 cathodes for sodium ion batteries at high voltage, 655, Copyright 2021 with permission Elsevier.

    To use the synergetic effect from different elements, multi-ion doping has been adopted to improve electrochemical performance [5661]. Kubota et al. [62] studied quadrivalent ion (Ti4+) and bivalent ion (Cu2+/Mg2+/Zn2+) codoping Na2/3[Ni1/4Mn1/2Me1/12Ti1/6]O2 (Me = Mg, Cu, Zn). The Ti/Zn codoped sample shows a good cycling performance with almost no capacity loss over 40 cycles. This lower capacity degradation is due to smaller volume changes. The Ti/Zn codoped sample shows a smaller volume change of 7% compared to 13% for the Ti-doped sample and 23% for the undoped sample. Although the cycling performance and rate performance have been improved, the discharge capacity in the first cycle of these codoped samples decreases. Lee et al. [63] reported Ti/Ca codoped O3-Na0.9Ca0.035Cr0.97Ti0.03O2. Ca doping leads to a stronger interaction between Ca2+ and O2−, resulting in less volume expansion during the electrochemical reaction. Charge density calculations reveal that Ti4+ can attract more electrons and prevent the formation of unstable Cr4+, suppressing Cr migration. This reinforced structural stability not only ensures good cycling performance (81.2% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 10 C) but also ensures good performance in pouch cells, good thermal stability, and ambient stability. Zhang et al. [64] reported Li/Ti codoped Na7/9Li1/9Ni2/9Mn5/9Ti1/9O2 (LNMT), which exhibits a more stable structure and better electrochemical performance. Li+ and Ti4+ can disorganize the NiMn ordering, and the Li/Ti codoping can maximize the disruption. The transition layers interact with Na layers, and the change after codoping can be reflected by the Na layers. As shown in Fig. 5(c1), the stable structure of LNMT can be explained by the Na+ rearrangement mechanism. After Li/Ti introduction, a more thermodynamically stable Nae site induces more Na+ ions to occupy Nae sites, leading to the rearrangement of Na+ ions and a disruption of Na+/vacancy ordering. This disruption decreases the formation energy in Na sites, corresponding to a more stable structure (Fig. 5(c2)). During the charging process, a newly ordered structure forms in Na7/9Ni1/3Mn2/3O2 (NM), hindering the Na+ kinetic process. However, the structure remains disordered throughout the charging process in LNMT.

    In addition to the multi-cationic ion codoping, cationic and anionic codoping are also adopted widely [16,6566]. Zhou et al. [67] reported F/Ti codoped P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.37Ti0.3O1.9F0.1 (NaNMTi0.3OF), in which Ti-doping can disorganize Na+/vacancy ordering, and F-doping can reduce polarization. The P2–O2 phase transition is suppressed during the cycling process, as revealed by in-situ XRD measurements. As shown in Fig. 5(d1), charging NaNMO to 4.2 V generates the O2 phase, leading to a high energy barrier to Na+ diffusion. In contrast, the O2 phase does not appear in NaNMTi0.3OF (Fig. 5(d2)). Moreover, upon further charging to 4.4 V, the P2–OP4 phase transition occurs, indicating the suppression of Na+/vacancy ordering. Nie et al. [68] demonstrated that K/F codoping in K0.05Na0.62MnO1.95F0.05 promotes the reversible lattice oxygen redox reaction. From the cyclic voltammetry (CV) test, the peak position difference near 4.2 V decreases, and the peak shape becomes more symmetric after codoping, indicating that anion redox becomes more reversible after codoping. In addition, the Na layer spacing is enlarged after codoping, lowering the Na+ migration energy barrier. Because of the collaborative effect of K+ and F, K0.05Na0.62MnO1.95F0.05 exhibits a good discharge capacity of 140.2 mAh∙g−1 at 0.1 C, and the capacity retention is improved to 73% over 100 cycles.

    Homogeneous surface coating mainly has two functions: (1) mitigating the side reactions between the electrode and electrolyte/air and (2) improving the ionic conductivity of the cathode material. Metal oxides, phosphates, and polymers are the most common surface coating materials [69]. Here, homogeneous surface coating can be divided into two categories: (1) inorganic materials surface coating and (2) organic materials surface coating.

    Al2O3, ZnO, MgO, ZrO2, and CeO2 are commonly used metal oxide coating layer materials whose function is to mitigate side reactions between the electrode and electrolyte [7074]. Chang et al. [75] synthesized Al2O3-coated P2-Na2/3Fe1/2Mn1/2O2 (NFMO@Al2O3) using ultrasonic spray pyrolysis followed by the high-temperature solid-state method. When NFMO is exposed in the air (relative humidity of ~15%) from 15 to 30 days, the diffraction peak intensity of Na2CO3∙H2O generated from the reaction between NFMO and CO2/O2/H2O increases obviously. Electrochemically insulated Na2CO3∙H2O deteriorates the diffusion kinetics and leads to aggravated polarization. The Al2O3 layer successfully coated on the surface of NFMO is proved by a high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) image (Fig. 6(a1)). Exposed to the air under the same conditions as NFMO, NFMO@Al2O3 has diffraction peaks almost unchanged in position and intensity compared to the spectrum of the primary sample, indicating that it maintains the primary crystal structure (Fig. 6(a2)). The concentrations of Na2CO3 and Na2CO3∙H2O on the surfaces of NFMO and NFMO@Al2O3 are confirmed by ICP. NFMO@Al2O3 stored in the air for 30 days shows a Na+ concentration far smaller than that of NFMO, indicating that the Al2O3 layer effectively inhibits deterioration from the air. Under the protection from Al2O3, the capacity of NFM@Al2O3 after 40 cycles is 124.24 mAh∙g−1, corresponding to a capacity retention of 84.7%, higher than that of NFM (Fig. 6(a3)). Although metal oxides can prevent direct contact between electrolyte and electrode and mitigate the dissolution of a redox-active metal into the electrolyte, the poor ionic conductivity of metal oxides is unfavorable for rapid Na+ diffusion. Shao et al. [76] designed a Na3Zr2Si2PO12-coated P2-Na0.612K0.056MnO2 (NKMO@NZSP-2) using the wet chemical method. The Na+ super ionic conductor (NASICON) Na3Zr2Si2PO12 shows a stable framework and three-dimensional Na+ channel, boosting ionic conductivity at the electrode/electrolyte interface. As shown in Fig. 6(b1), The HRTEM image shows various lattice fringes from NKMO and NZSP, confirming that NZSP is intimately coated on the NKMO surface. Because of the erosion of HNO3 in the synthesis process and the exchange of Na+/K+ with H+, Mn3+ is oxidized to Mn4+, which is confirmed by an XPS measurement. As shown in Fig. 6(b2), the Mn3+-to-Mn4+ ratio is higher in NKMO than in NKMO@NZSP-2, indicating a decreased Jahn–Teller effect after coating. In addition, the diffusion coefficient is enhanced by NZSP coating, meaning that NZSP provides a faster Na+ diffusion channel for NKMO. NKMO@NZSP-2 exhibits good electrochemical performance, with an initial capacity of 195.5 mAh∙g−1 and a capacity retention of 71.71% after 50 cycles (Fig. 6(b3)). Moreover, NKMO@NZSP-2 shows a good low-temperature cycling performance, with a capacity retention of 76.11% after 100 cycles at −20°C.

    Fig. 6.  (a1) HRTEM image and corresponding FFT images of Regions 1 and 2 of NFMO-Al2O3 samples; (a2) XRD patterns of NFMO–Al2O3 materials before and after storage in air; (a3) electrochemical cycling performance at 0.1 C [75]. (b1) HRTEM images of the NKMO@NZSP-2 sample in different regions; (b2) high-resolution Mn 2p XPS spectra of NKMO and NKMO@NZSP-2; (b3) cycling performances of NKMO and NKMO@NZSP-2 at 500 mA∙g−1 [76]. (c1) scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images of 0.5wt% PMAA–AN@NLNM. CV curves of (c2) pristine NLNM and (c3) 0.5wt% PMAA–AN@NLNM at the 1st and 100th electrochemical cycle; (c4) Ni 2p XPS spectra of samples with different components of the organic polymer when charged at 4.5 V; (c5) distribution diagram of Ni ions with various valences when first charged to 4.5 V; (c6) capacity retention at 0.2 C of different samples [79]. (a1–a3) Reprinted from Trans. Nonferrous Met. Soc. China, 32, Y.J. Chang, G.H. Xie, Y.M. Zhou, et al., Enhancing storage performance of P2-type Na2/3Fe1/2Mn1/2O2 cathode materials by Al2O3 coating, 262, Copyright 2022, with permission from Elsevier. (b1–b3) Reprint from Electrochim. Acta, 442, Y.Q. Shao, X.X. Wang, B.C. Li, et al., Functional surface modification of P2-type layered Mn-based oxide cathode by thin layer of NASICON for sodium-ion batteries, 14915, Copyright 2023, with permission from Elsevier. (c1–c6) Reprint from J. Power Sources, 552, J.L. Lin, Q. Huang, K. Dai, et al., Mitigating interfacial instability of high-voltage sodium layered oxide cathodes with coordinative polymeric structure, 232235, Copyright 2022, with permission from Elsevier.

    Organic materials have also been widely used for surface coating because of their high electrical conductivity [7778]. Lin et al. [79] coated PMAA–AN (copolymer nanolayer of methacrylic acid and acrylonitrile) on the Na0.67Li0.16Ni0.33Mn0.67O2+δ (NLNM) surface by solution polymerization. An amorphous ultrathin organic nanolayer is evenly covered on the NLNM surface (Fig. 6(c1)). As shown in Fig. 6(c2) and (c3), compared to NLNM, 0.5wt% PMAA–AN@NLNM exhibits less potential deviation of Mn3+/Mn4+ and a smaller peak intensity decrease in Mn3+/Mn4+ and Ni2+/Mn4+, indicating that the PMAA–AN layer can enhance interfacial stability and slow voltage decay. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) shows that 0.5wt% PMAA–AN@NLNM has a lower charge transfer resistance, indicating that the PMAA–AN layer can improve kinetic performance. At high voltage (~4.5 V), Ni4+ readily forms byproducts in the electrode/electrolyte interface, while XPS shows that the Ni4+ content decreases with increasing coating content because of the tight lock between strongly coordinating groups of PMAA–AN and transition metal ions (Fig. 6(c4) and (c5)). The decrease in Ni4+ content indicates that the dissolution of active metal and side reactions are suppressed by PMAA–AN coating. As shown in Fig. 6(c6), the robust coordination induced by the strong electro-donating groups of organic PMAA–AMN ensures the better cycling performance of 0.5wt% PMAA–AN@NLNM.

    Concentration gradient modification refers to constructing a layer with a content gradient from the outer surface to the interface/bulk, which can be divided into the full concentration gradient type and surface concentration gradient type [80]. This concentration gradient structure provides a stable outer surface and a high-capacity bulk composition. Gao et al. [81] synthesized concentration gradient Na0.65Ni0.16Co0.14Mn0.7O2 (CG-NCM) through coprecipitation and high-temperature calcination. The composition changes the gradient from the core Na0.65Ni0.01Co0.01Mn0.98O2 to shell Na0.65Ni0.31Co0.27Mn0.42O2. The CG-NCM plate particles are smaller and smoother than Na0.65Ni0.16Co0.14Mn0.7O2 (NCM), indicating that CG-NCM has a higher diffusion rate of Na+ and a better tolerance of structural deformation. The EIS test shows that the contact resistance of CG-NCM is lower than that of NCM, indicating a rapid diffusion process. Hwang et al. [82] designed a radially aligned hierarchical columnar structure (RAHC) in spherical with the bulk composition of Na[Ni0.75Co0.02Mn0.23]O2 and the surface composition of Na[Ni0.58Co0.06Mn0.36]O2. Atomic absorption spectroscopy shows that the average chemical composition of the product is Na[Ni0.60Co0.05Mn0.35]O2 (bulk). The element distribution of the columnar structure is confirmed by electro-probe microanalysis, with Mn and Co increasing from the bulk to the surface, while Ni decreases. RAHC delivers a capacity of 157 mAh∙g−1, higher than 145 mAh∙g−1 for the bulk. In contrast to the fast capacity fading of the bulk (capacity retention of 49.2% over 100 cycles at 0.5 C), RAHC exhibits a discharge capacity of 125.7 mAh∙g−1 after 100 cycles, corresponding to a capacity retention of 80%. In addition, the full cell embedded with RAHC and hard carbon shows excellent low-temperature performance, with a full cell capacity retention of 92% at −20°C. Bao et al. [83] constructed a Mn4+ concentration gradient spherical P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Co0.33Mn0.33O2 using the coprecipitation method. The energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) mappings of the concentration gradient sample show that the Mn concentration is higher and the Ni concentration is lower on the surface compared to the bulk. From the CV test, P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Co0.33Mn0.33O2 shows a sharp decrease in the intensity of anodic and cathodic peaks at higher voltage, while the concentrated gradient sample shows a slight decrease in these peaks. Thus, the structural stability of the concentrated gradient sample is higher than that of P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Co0.33Mn0.33O2. Furthermore, compared to P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Co0.33Mn0.33O2, the Mn-rich surface in the concentration gradient sample can mitigate Ni dissolution, contributing to better cycling stability, with a capacity retention of 84.5% over 100 cycles at 100 mA∙g−1. Guo et al. [84] synthesized NaMnTi0.1Ni0.1O2 (NMTN) with a Ti-rich surface and a Mn-rich layered bulk (NaMn0.8Ti0.1Ni0.1O2) by solid-state reaction. The chemical composition was scanned by elemental-resolution electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS), as shown in Fig. 7(a1)–(a4). The Ti content increases from the bulk to the surface with a two-fold difference; Na, Mn, and Ni are homogeneously dispersed in the bulk; and the contents of Na and Mn decrease in the range of 7.33–9.42 nm (the yellow-dash region). This surface reconstruction builds a structure with a Mn-rich layered core and a Ti-rich spinel shell, as shown in Fig. 7(a5). The Ti-rich spinel shell effectively inhibits the side reaction between the electrode and air/electrolyte. The electron conductivity, ionic conductivity, and structural stability are enhanced by this overlayer. Therefore, NMTN exhibits good electrochemical performance. The discharge capacity of NMTN is 186 mAh∙g−1, and the capacity retention of NMTN over 100 cycles is 85% (Fig. 7(a6)).

    Fig. 7.  (a1–a4) EELS chemical mapping of the NMTN samples and the corresponding chemical compositions (white rectangle) for Ti, Na, Mn, and Ni; (a5) 3D structural model of the NMTN samples composed of a Ti-rich spinel-like interface (green shell) and Mn-rich layered bulk (brown core); (a6) cycling performance of the NMTN electrode at a rate of 0.5 C [84].

    The P2-type structure has an open prismatic diffusion pathway that ensures a good rate performance, but the high operating voltage causes electrolyte decomposition and structural degradation. The O3-type structure has a high Na content that ensures higher capacity, but the easy reaction between the electrode and H2O/CO2 in the air dramatically deteriorates electrochemical performance. To use the synergistic effect between the P2 and O3 structures, designing a hybrid phase has been considered an effective method for exploring long-cycle life cathode material, in which the composition of the hybrid phase can be regulated by the synthesis conditions and element content [85]. Xiao et al. [86] explored a series of P2/O3 hybrid cathode materials according to the phase diagram of NaxMnyNi1−yO2, as shown in Fig. 8(a1). The capacity retentions of Na0.85NMT, Na0.85NMC, Na0.85NMF, and NaNMF after 500 cycles are 91%, 90.6%, 86.2%, and 80.6%, respectively. The in-situ XRD of P2/O3-Na0.85NMF is used to understand the structural stability of the P2/O3 phase. In the yellow region shown in Fig. 8(a2), the diffraction peaks of the P2 structure overlap with those of the P3 structure, and the presence of the P2 structure increases the energy required for layer gliding. During discharging, diffraction peaks of the P2 phase reappear. It is likely that the P2 phase exists throughout the charge/discharge process, leading to the high stability of Na0.85NMF. Feng et al. [87] synthesized a series of P2/O3-Na0.80Li0.13Ni0.20FexMn0.67−xO2 (Fex-LNM) by regulating iron content through a high-temperature solid-state method. The proportion of O3 increases with the iron content, as shown in Fig. 8(b1). A distinct phase boundary between P3 and O3 can be observed using HRTEM. Compared to P2-LNM, Fe0.10-LNM not only has a higher discharge capacity of approximately 172.02 mAh∙g−1 and a higher initial coulombic efficiency of approximately 85.39% but also maintains a good capacity retention of 88.6% over 100 cycles (Fig. 8(b2)). Yu et al. [88] prepared P2/O3-Na0.85Ni0.34Mn0.66−xTixO2 (NMTx) by tuning the Ti4+ content. With increasing Ti4+ content, the proportion of the O3 structure increases Fig. 8(c1). In Fig. 8(c2), the HRTEM image shows different planar distances. The planar distance of 0.56 nm corresponds to the (002) crystal face of the P2 structure, and the planar distance of 0.54 nm corresponds to the (003) crystal face of the O3 phase. NMT3 exhibits a higher specific capacity of 94.1 mAh∙g−1 after 200 cycles at 1 C, corresponding to a capacity retention of 80.6% (Fig. 8(c3)). This good cycling performance is due to the prevention of ordered Na+/vacancies and increased structural stability after introducing Ti4+.

    Fig. 8.  (a1) Synthesis phase diagram of NaxMnyNi1−yO2 at a sintering temperature of 900°C; (a2) in-situ XRD pattern of P2/O3-Na0.85NMF [86]. (b1) phase ratio for P2 and O3 at different Fe contents; (b2) cycling performances of different samples at 1 C [87]. (c1) schematic of phase proportions at different Ti contents; (c2) HRTEM image of NMT3; (c3) cycling performances of NM, NMT1, NMT2, NMT3, and NMT4 [88]. (a1, a2) Reprint from Nano Energy, 89, B.W. Xiao, X. Liu, M. Song, et al., A general strategy for batch development of high-performance and cost-effective sodium layered cathodes, 106371, Copyright 2021, with permission from Elsevier. (b1, b2) Reprint from J. Power Sources, 553, J.M. Feng, D. Fang, Z. Yang, et al., A novel P2/O3 composite cathode toward synergistic electrochemical optimization for sodium ion batteries, 232292, Copyright 2022, with permission from Elsevier. (c1–c3) Reprint from Energy Storage Mater., 50, L.Z. Yu, Z.W. Cheng, K. Xu, et al., Interlocking biphasic chemistry for high-voltage P2/O3 sodium layered oxide cathode, 730, Copyright 2022, with permission from Elsevier.

    Particle engineering includes single-crystal construction, active facet construction, and morphological manipulation. Single crystals show less particle cracking and surface area, which helps achieve better air stability and cycling performance. Darga and Manthiram [89] prepared single-crystal NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2 (MS-SNMO) particles using sodium chloride and metal oxides as raw materials by the two-step molten salt method. For comparison, the author prepared polycrystalline NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2 (PC-SNMO). After 200 cycles, MS-SNMO and PC-SNMO maintain 69% and 35% capacity retention, respectively. As shown in Fig. 9(a1) and (a2), because of volume expansion, PC-SNMO particles crack severely along the boundary as primary particles push against each other. MS-SNMO particles show less cracking because fewer particles push against each other during the volume expansion process (Fig. 9(a3) and (a4)). Cracking results in more surfaces being exposed to electrolytes, exacerbating capacity degradation. As shown in Fig. 9(a5), MS-SNMO exhibits a capacity retention of 69% after 200 cycles, higher than 35% for PC-SNMO. Lamb et al. [90] synthesized two O3-type Na(Ni0.3Fe0.4Mn0.3)O2 single crystals using hydroxide and oxide as raw materials by the molten salt method and prepared a control sample by the solid-state method. The capacity retention of the control, hydroxide, and oxide samples over 100 cycles is 61%, 67%, and 76%, respectively (Fig. 9(b1)). The control sample shows a spherical secondary particle morphology, and molten salt-synthesized samples show a microsized platelet-like morphology with a narrow width. This narrow width of the single-crystal sample reduces the side reactions occurring along the edge planes, indicating less total surface degradation. Moreover, the single-crystal sample shows less capacity loss when exposed to 50% humidity air for two weeks, as shown in Fig. 9(b2), further proving that a smaller exposed edge plane benefits ambient stability. The active facet construction has been adopted to improve electrochemical performance because of its faster diffusion kinetics [91]. Xiao et al. [92] designed Na[Li0.05Ni0.3Mn0.5Cu0.1Mg0.05]O2 with exposed {010} active facets using the thermal polymerization method followed by the high-temperature method. Compared to the 205.8 nm thickness of {010} in O3-NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2, Na[Li0.05Ni0.3Mn0.5Cu0.1Mg0.05]O2 exhibits a thickness of {010} of approximately 384.7 nm, providing more Na+ diffusion channels. Na[Li0.05Ni0.3Mn0.5Cu0.1Mg0.05]O2 shows 91.9% capacity retention over 600 cycles and maintains a stable coulombic efficiency. Zhang et al. [93] synthesized hexagonal-prism-like single-crystal P2-Na0.66Ni0.26Zn0.07Mn0.67O2 with a high proportion of {001} planes through coprecipitation followed by the molten salt method (denoted as MC-NNZM). For comparison, the author synthesized the same composition by the traditional solid-state method (denoted as S-NNZM). As shown in Fig. 9(c1) and (c2), above 3.8 V, the intensity of the oxidation peaks of MC-NNZM is lower than that of S-NNZM because of the suppression of the P2–OP4 phase transition and side reactions. The reduction peaks of MC-NNZM overlap well with the first three cycles and are sharper than those of S-NNZM, indicating better intercalation kinetics in MC-NNZM. MC-NNZM exhibits a capacity retention of 95.8% over 100 cycles, higher than 79.8% for S-NNZM (Fig. 9(c3)). The SEM images of S-NNZM and MC-NNZM after 50 cycles are shown in Fig. 9(c4) and (c5), S-NNZM shows more delamination cracks and dislocations, while MC-NNZM shows only fewer gliding lines. Moreover, MC-NNZM shows a smaller increase in peak intensity associated with the Na–F, C–O, C=O, and O–C=O bonds after 10 cycles (Fig. 9(c6)–(c9)), indicating that the interfacial stability has been improved by optimizing the crystal orientation of the single-crystal structure.

    Fig. 9.  Cross-sectional SEM image of (a1) pristine polycrystalline particles (PC-SNMO) dispersed in carbon/PVdF and (a2) a FIB-SEM image of PC-SNMO particles after 200 cycles; (a3) cross-sectional SEM image of a pristine MS-SNMO particle and (a4) a FIB-SEM image of MS-SNMO particles after 200 cycles; (a5) cycling performances of PC-SNMO and MS-SNMO [89]. (b1) cycle life and (b2) first cycle charge–discharge curves of the control and coprecipitated material compared to molten salt-synthesized samples made with 125% NaOH at 1000°C from the coprecipitated hydroxide precursor or ground metal oxides [90]. dQ/dV plots of (c1) S-NNZM and (c2) MC-NNZM at 10 mA∙g−1; (c3) cycling performances of S-NNZM and MC-NNZM. SEM images of (c4) S-NNZM and (c5) MC-NNZM. F 1s and C 1s XPS spectra of (c6, c7) S-NNZM and (c8, c9) MC-NNZM after 1 and 10 cycles [93]. (a1–a5) Reprint with permission from J. Darga, and A. Manthiram, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 14, 52729–52737 (2022) [89]. Copyright 2022 American Chemical Society. (b1, b2) J. Lamb, K. Jarvis, and A. Manthiram, Small, 18, 2106927 (2022) [90]. Copyright 2022 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & KGaA. Reproduced with permission. (c1–c9) Reprint from Chem. Eng. J., 458, F.P. Zhang, Y. Lu, Y. Guo, et al., Highly stabilized single-crystal P2-type layered oxides obtained via rational crystal orientation modulation for sodium-ion batteries, 141515, Copyright 2023, with permission from Elsevier.

    Apart from the construction of single-crystal and active facets, morphological manipulation is a useful method for improving the cycling performance of layered oxide cathode materials. Spherical particles with uniform size distribution can substantially improve the tap density and produce better electrodes because of their excellent flowability and dispersibility [9495]. Wang et al. [96] compared the electrochemical performances of spherical NaCrO2 (s-NaCrO2) and irregular NaCrO2 (i-NaCrO2) (Fig. 10(a1) and (a2)). s-NaCrO2 synthesized using the hydrothermal method has an initial discharge capacity of 118 mAh∙g−1 at 0.2 C, higher than that of i-NaCrO2 synthesized using the solid-state method. Because of the high structural strength of its submicrospheres, s-NaCrO2 delivers a capacity of 98 mAh∙g−1 after 800 cycles, with a capacity retention of 90%, higher than 61% for i-NaCrO2 (Fig. 10(a3)). After 1500 cycles at 20 C, s-NaCrO2 still retains high crystallinity, as shown in Fig. 10(a4). In addition to the spherical morphology, particles with morphologies, such as nanofiber, nanowires, and nanorods, also show excellent cycling performance [9798]. Kalluri et al. [99] synthesized Na2/3(Fe1/2Mn1/2)O2 nanofibers (NFMO NF) by electrospinning, as shown in Fig. 10(b1). This material shows an initial discharge capacity of 195 mAh∙g−1 at 0.1 C, higher than 179 mAh∙g−1 for Na2/3(Fe1/2Mn1/2)O2 nanoparticles (NFMO NP, Fig. 10(b2)) prepared using the sol-gel method (Fig. 10(b3)). The capacity retention of NFMO NF after 80 cycles at 0.1 C is 86.4%, higher than 60% for NFMO NP, as shown in Fig. 10(b4). Aragón et al. [100] reported P2-Na2/3Fe1/3Mn2/3O2 nanorods and nanoplates using the emulsion-based method (Fig. 10(c1) and (c2)). Compared to Na2/3Fe1/3Mn2/3O2 microparticles by the sol-gel method, nanorods and nanoplates have a higher capacity retention (Fig. 10(c3)). This result is due to the nanometric morphology, which helps reduce the effect of structural transformation on reversibility. In addition, the nanorods show lower Rct (charge-transfer resistance) values (Fig. 10(c4)), illustrating that the activation barriers imposed on Na+ migration by the interphase boundary are reduced.

    Fig. 10.  SEM images of (a1) s-NaCrO2 and (a2) i-NaCrO2; (a3) cycling performances of s-NaCrO2 and i-NaCrO2; (a4) XRD pattern and TEM image of i-NaCrO2 after 1500 cycles [96]. SEM images of (b1) NFMO NF and (b2) NFMO NP. (b3) charge–discharge curves of NFMO NF and NFMO NP at 0.1 C. (b4) cycling performances of NFMO NF and NFMO NP [99]. TEM of (c1) nanorod-NFM and (c2) nanoplate-NFM; (c3) cycling performances of micro-NFM, nanorod-NFM, and nanoplate-NFM; (c4) Nyquist plots of NFM samples recorded after the first cycle at 0.05 C (Rct and Rsl refer to the charge-transfer resistances at the interphase and the internal resistances at the surface layer, respectively. Rel refers to the ohmic drop at the electrolyte. CPEct and CPEsl refers to constant phase element. W refers to Warburg element. C refers to Capacitance.) [100]. (a1–a4) Reprint with permission from S. Wang, F. Chen, X.D. He, et al., ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 13, 12203–12210 (2021) [96]. Copyright 2021 American Chemical Society. (b1–b4) Reprint with permission from S. Kalluri, K.H. Seng, W.K. Pang, et al., ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 6, 8953–8958 (2014) [99]. Copyright 2014 American Chemical Society. (c1–c4) Reprint from J. Alloys Compd., 724, M.J. Aragón, P. Lavela, G. Ortiz, R. Alcántara, and J.L. Tirado, Nanometric P2-Na2/3Fe1/3Mn2/3O2 with controlled morphology as cathode for sodium-ion batteries, 465, Copyright 2017, with permission from Elsevier.

    Recently, high-entropy layered oxides have been widely studied because of the entropy-dominated phase stabilization effects [101103]. High-entropy refers to a multi-component system with at least five elements in one Wyckoff position. Murty, Yeh, and Ranganathan [104] introduced the classification of “high-entropy” for materials with molar configurational entropy (Sconfig) above 1.5R. According to the Gibbs–Helmholtz equation, ∆Gmix = ∆HmixTSmix, where ∆Gmix is mixing free energy, ∆Hmix is mixing enthalpy, and ∆Smix is mixing entropy. When Sconfig ≥ 1.5R, TSmix is large enough to overcome ∆Hmix and dominate the free energy, indicating that high temperatures favor the formation of high-entropy materials [105]. Anand et al. [106] demonstrated entropy-dominated phase stabilization effects through molecular dynamics simulations. ∆Hmix and ∆Smix work synergistically for a stable system (∆Gmix < 0). ∆Hmix and ∆Smix increase with the types of cations, and ∆Smix dominates ∆Gmix when the number of types of cations is 4 and 5. In other words, TSmix is large enough in high-entropy material to make ∆Gmix negative.

    One type of high-entropy, layered oxide, is composed of different cations in equal proportions. Walczak et al. [107] reported NaMn0.2Fe0.2Co0.2Ni0.2Ti0.2O2 high-entropy layered oxide, finding that the multi-redox reactions of Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni contribute to a high average discharge capacity of 180 mAh∙g−1 at 0.1 C. The as-prepared sample comprises O3(1) and O3(2) phases, as detected at the beginning of the first charging (Fig. 11(a1)). After deintercalation of approximately 0.05 mol Na, the rhombohedral P3 phase can be detected. Meanwhile, the two O3 phases start to disappear. The O3(1) phase is not detected until the charge voltage reaches 3.26 V, indicating that the phase transition of O3–P3 is partially reversible as shown in Fig. 11(a2). As shown in Fig. 11(a3), the capacity fades dramatically in the first 10 cycles because of the activation processes at the electrode/electrolyte interface. Surprisingly, the capacity decay from 10 cycles to 100 cycles is only 0.3%, indicating the excellent electrochemical stability of NaMn0.2Fe0.2Co0.2Ni0.2Ti0.2O2. In addition to the high-entropy layered oxide comprising equal proportions, high-entropy material comprising varying proportions has also been reported. Zhou et al. [108] synthesized Na0.7Mn0.4Ni0.3Cu0.1Fe0.1Ti0.1O1.95F0.1 high-entropy layered oxide using the high-temperature solid-state method. It delivers excellent capacity retention over a wide temperature range of −40 to 50°C, as shown in Fig. 11(b1), the capacity retention after 200 cycles at −40°C is 99.5% in particular. For the phase evolution at 30°C shown in Fig. 11(b2) and (b3), the O3–P3 phase transformation is detected at the beginning of charging, and the O3 phase completely transforms into the P3 phase when the charge voltage is 3.31 V. In the voltage range of 3.31–4.13 V, the solid solution reaction comprising P2 and P3 is detected. On further charging to 4.3 V, P2 transforms into the OP4 phase, and P3 transforms into the OP2 phase. During the subsequent discharging process, all diffraction peaks return to the pristine position, indicating that the phase transformation is reversible. This phase transformation is also observed at −40°C. When exposed to the air for 90 days, this material also maintains good reversible capacity and cycling performance. These above tests prove that high-entropy layered oxides have remarkable storage stability.

    Fig. 11.  (a1) Galvanostatic tests of the Na|Na+|NaxMn0.2Fe0.2Co0.2Ni0.2Ti0.2O2 cell: charge/discharge curves under various current loads in the range of 1.5–4.2 V; (a2) discharge capacity as a function of cycle number; (a3) long-term cycling for the Na|Na+|NaMn0.2Fe0.2Co0.2Ni0.2Ti0.2O2 cell under a C/10 current rate [107]. (b1) cycling performances of P2/O3-NaMnNiCuFeTiOF at different temperatures. in-situ XRD patterns during the initial charge/discharge process at (b2) 30°C and (b3) −40°C [108]. (a1–a3) Reprint from Energy Storage Mater., 47, K. Walczak, A. Plewa, C. Ghica, et al., NaMn0.2Fe0.2Co0.2Ni0.2Ti0.2O2 high-entropy layered oxide–experimental and theoretical evidence of high electrochemical performance in sodium batteries, 500, Copyright 2022, with permission from Elsevier. (b1–b3) Reprint from Energy Storage Mater., 57, P.F. Zhou, Z.N. Che, J. Liu, et al., High-entropy P2/O3 biphasic cathode materials for wide-temperature rechargeable sodium-ion batteries, 618, Copyright 2023, with permission from Elsevier.

    To exploit the synergistic effect of different strategies, many integrated modification methods have been investigated, such as bulk doping-integrated surface coating, bulk doping-integrated concentration gradient modification, and bulk doping-integrated particle engineering [109110]. Bulk doping-integrated surface modification is the most widely used integrated method and has two main functions: (1) improving bulk structural stability; (2) inhibiting side reactions and improving moisture stability [111]. Zhao et al. [112] reported NaTi2(PO4)3-coated O3-NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 (NFM@NTP), where partial Ti4+ ions were introduced into the bulk phase accompanied by coating. TEM and HRTEM images show a different lattice fringe between the bulk and surface, indicating that NTP successfully adheres to the NFM surface (Fig. 12(a1) and (a2)). In the cathode–electrolyte interface analysis conducted using the XPS spectra shown in Fig. 12(a3), the OH signal peak at 531.0 eV, resulting from the reaction between the electrolyte and the electrode surface, is detected in NFM. In contrast, fluoride in NFM@NTP has no OH signal and lower peak intensity, suggesting that the NTP coating layer inhibits the highly corrosive hydrofluoric acid attacks that cause electrolyte decomposition and the subsequent dissolved detrimental substance. Moreover, the introduction of Ti4+ induces a larger interlay spacing, indicating better structural stability. Thus, NFM@NTP shows a higher discharge capacity of 164.1 mAh∙g−1 and a better capacity retention of 77.5% at 1 C over 100 cycles. Wang et al. [113] constructed multi-coating layers and bulk doping using a one-step method, as shown in Fig. 12(b1). Driven by a high-temperature process, Al3+ can be introduced into the bulk phase to build a robust bulk structure. Na3(1−x)AlxPO4 (NAP) and NaNi0.4Fe0.2Mn0.4O2 (NFM424) compete for sodium sources in the synthesis process, resulting in three compositions from surface to bulk. As shown in Fig. 12(b2), the surface composition is NAP, the intermediate Na vacancy phase is Na1−y[Ni,Fe,Mn,Al]O2, and the bulk phase is NFM424. NFM424@NAP shows a higher initial coulombic efficiency due to less surface residual alkali, fewer side reactions, and sodium vacancies provided by Na1−y[Ni,Fe,Mn,Al]O2. As shown in Fig. 12(b3), the capacity retention of NFM424@NAP over 200 cycles can be substantially improved to 80% over the 65% capacity retention of NFM424.

    Fig. 12.  (a1) TEM and (a2) HRTEM images of NFM-NTM2; (a3) XPS spectra of O elements for the NFM and NFM-NTP electrodes after cycling. (b1) Schematics of the surface coating and doping for NFM424; (b2) STEM image of a particle cross-section of modified Na3(1−x)AlxPO4; (b3) cycling performance during 200 cycles at 1 C after the initial two cycles of activation at 0.1 C in the voltage range of 2.0–4.0 V [113]. (a1–a3) Reprint from Electrochim. Acta, 441, S.Y. Zhao, Q.H. Shi, R.J. Qi, et al., NaTi2(PO4)3 modified O3-type NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 as high rate and air stable cathode for sodium-ion batteries, 141859, Copyright 2023, with permission from Elsevier. (b1–b3) Reprint with permission from H.B. Wang, F.X. Ding, Y.Q. Wang, et al., ACS Energy Lett., 8, 1434–1444 (2023) [113]. Copyright 2023 American Chemical Society.

    This review focuses on the cycling performance of layered oxide materials, the causes of cycling performance deterioration, and strategies for obtaining better cycling performance, which are discussed in detail. First, a phase transition may lead to an irreversible phase change that causes the capacity to decrease, and the volume change originating from this phase transition accelerates crack formation. Second, the reaction between active materials and CO2/H2O accelerates structural collapse. The detrimental substance generated by the side reactions between active materials and electrolytes deteriorates the electrochemical performance. Third, the irreversible anionic oxygen reaction induces oxygen loss and then leads to severe capacity fading. Thus, layered oxide materials suffer from the challenges of phase transitions, ambient stability, side reactions, and irreversible anionic oxygen activity. Accordingly, seven strategies have been considered. To illustrate why these strategies can improve cycling performance, layered cathode materials modified by different strategies are summarized in Table 1. From the comparison and generalization in Table 1, the functions of the different strategies can be summarized as follows: (1) Bulk doping can effectively mitigate the Jahn–Teller effect by regulating the valence state of Mn/Fe, and the doping ion can function as a pillar to stabilize the structure. Meanwhile, interlayer slip, irreversible oxygen loss, and irreversible phase transition can be inhibited by bulk doping. (2) Surface modification can form a protective layer to prevent damage from side reactions. By experimental design, the residual Na content can be converted into a protective layer. Some special coating layers, such as fast ionic conductors and conductive polymers, can also improve ion/electron conduction. (3) Concentration gradient modification builds a special structure providing a stable outer surface and a high-capacity bulk composition. (4) The mixed structure design shows an interlocking effect between phase boundaries, mitigating the severe structural strain and large lattice volume change. (5) Particle engineering can effectively reduce strain and particle cracking because of the special structure of single crystals, active facets, and special morphology. (6) High-entropy material design has attracted wide attention, while the mechanism of remarkable performance is simply due to the entropy stabilization effect or multi-ion synergistic effect. (7) Integrated modification combines the advantages of different modification strategies, and the mechanism of integrated modification is simply due to the synergistic effect of different strategies.

    Table  1.  Summary of layered cathode materials by different modification strategies
    Method Cathode material Strategy details Synthesis method Electrolyte Discharge capacity Cycling performance Function Ref.
    Bulk doping P2-Na0.67Fe0.5Mn0.5
    B0.04O2
    B3+ doping at interstitial sites Solid-phase reaction 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in EC/DEC (EC:DEC = 1:1 in volume) 152 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 1.5–4.0 V)
    88.8% (100 cycles, 1 C, 1.5–4.0 V) Stabilizing transition metal layers, suppressing metal dissolution, and mitigating the Jahn–Teller effect [30]
    P2-Na0.67Co0.20
    Mn0.79Ce0.01O2
    Ce3+ doping at Mn sites Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC/FEC (PC:FEC = 97:3 in volume) 135.8 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 1.5–4.0 V)
    91.7% (400 cycles, 1 C, 2.0–4.0 V) Improving structural stability and mitigating the Jahn–Teller effect [31]
    O3-NaNi0.328Mn1/3Fe1/3
    Zn0.005O2
    Zn2+ doping at Ni sites Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in EC:DEC (EC:DEC = 1:1 in volume) 129.2 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.0 V)
    86.53% (200 cycles, 1 C, 2.0–4.0 V) Improving structural stability and phase transition reversibility [32]
    O3-Na0.72Cr0.86Sb0.14
    O2
    Sb5+ doping at Cr sites Solid-state method 0.5 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in PC/FEC (PC:FEC = 97:3 in volume) 174.69 mAh∙g−1 (0.05 C, 1.5–4.1 V) 78.64% (200 cycles, 2 C, 1.5–4.1 V) Suppressing Cr migration to the Na layer [37]
    P2-Na0.67Mn0.65Ni0.2
    Mg0.15O2
    Mg2+ doping at Co sites Coprecipitation method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC/FEC (PC with 2vol% FEC) 104.9 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.3 V)
    94% (100 cycles, 0.1 C, 2–4.3 V) Suppressing interfacial side reactions [38]
    P2-Na0.612K0.056
    MnO2
    K+ doping at Na sites Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in PC/FEC (PC containing 5wt% FEC) 240.5 mAh∙g−1 (20 mA∙g−1, 1.8–4.3 V) 98.2% (100 cycles, 50 mA∙g−1, 1.8–4.3 V) Reducing the phase transition and enhancing oxygen redox reversibility [45]
    P2-Na0.7Li0.03[Mg0.15
    Li0.07Mn0.75]O2
    Li+ doping at Na and Mn sites Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in PC/FEC (PC with 2wt% FEC) 266 mAh∙g−1 (0.05 C, 1.5–4.6 V) 80.9% (50 cycles, 0.5 C, 1.8–4.6 V) Suppressing the phase transition [13]
    O3-NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3
    O1.95F0.05
    F doping at O sites Coprecipitation method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC/FEC (PC with 5wt% FEC) 144.9 mAh∙g−1 (0.5 C, 2.0–4.0 V) 84% (100 cycles, 2 C, 2.0–4.0 V) Mitigating the Jahn–Teller effect and inhibiting the slip of the interlayer [50]
    P2-Na2/3Ni1/3Mn2/3
    O1.95F0.05
    F doping at O sites Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC/FEC (PC:FEC = 95:5 in volume) 106.7 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.0 V)
    89% (400 cycles, 2 C, 2.0–4.0 V) Mitigating the Jahn–Teller effect and suppressing biphasic reactions [52]
    O3-Na0.93Ca0.035CrO2 Ca2+ doping at Cr sites Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in EC/DEC/FEC (EC:DEC = 1:1 in volume and added 5wt% FEC) 171.9 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 1.5–3.8 V)
    80.3% (1000 cycles, 10 C, 1.5–3.8 V) Suppressing Cr migration to the Na layer [63]
    O3-Na0.9Ca0.035Cr0.97
    Ti0.03O2
    Ca2+ and Ti4+ codoping at Cr sites Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in EC/DEC/FEC (EC:DEC = 1:1 in volume and added 5wt% FEC) 144.8 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 1.5–3.8 V)
    81.2% (1000 cycles, 10 C, 1.5–3.8 V) Suppressing the irreversible phase transition
    P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.37
    Ti0.3O1.9F0.1
    Ti4+ doping at Mn sites and F doping at O sites Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC/FEC (PC:FEC = 95:5 in volume) 140.3 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.4 V)
    77.2% (300 cycles, 2 C, 2.0–4.4 V) Suppressing the irreversible phase transition and Na+/vacancy ordering [67]
    P2-K0.05Na0.62
    MnO1.95F0.05
    K+ doping at Na sites and F doping at O sites Hydrothermal method followed by sintering 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in EC/DEC/EMC/FEC (EC:DEC:EMC = 1:1:1 in volume and added 5wt% FEC) 210.2 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.4 V)
    73% (100 cycles, 1 C, 2.0–4.4 V) Suppressing the irreversible phase transition [68]
    Homogeneous surface coating P2-Na0.66Mn0.9Mg0.1
    O2@Alucone
    Alucone coating Molecular layer deposition 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in EC/DEC (EC:DEC = 1:1 in volume) 163.1 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.4 V)
    86% (100 cycles, 1 C, 2.0–4.5 V) Robust nature of the alucone coating [72]
    P2-Na2/3Ni1/6Co1/6
    Mn2/3O2@ZrO2
    ZrO2 coating Coprecipitation followed by sintering 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC/FEC (PC:FEC = 19:1 in volume) 140 mAh∙g−1 (20 mA∙g−1, 2.0–4.5 V) 91.4% (100 cycles, 100 mA∙g−1, 2.0–
    4.5 V)
    Protecting the electrode from dissolution and stabilizing the SEI film [73]
    P2-Na2/3Fe1/2Mn1/2
    O2@Al2O3
    Al2O3 coating Ultrasonic spray pyrolysis followed by sintering 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC (PC with 5wt% FEC) 146.7 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 1.5–4.0 V)
    84.7% (40 cycles, 0.1 C, 1.5–4.0 V) Protecting the electrode from directly contacting with CO2 and H2O in air [75]
    P2-Na0.612K0.056
    MnO2@Na3Zr2Si2
    PO12
    Na3Zr2Si2PO12 coating Wet chemical method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC/FEC (PC:FEC = 95:5 in volume) 203 mAh∙g−1 (10 mA∙g−1, 1.8–4.3 V) 69% (100 cycles, 100 mA∙g−1, 1.8–4.3 V) Alleviating the Jahn–Teller effect and enhancing the Na+ diffusion coefficient [76]
    P2-Na2/3(Mn0.54
    Ni0.13Co0.13)O2@Al2O3
    Al2O3 coating Atomic layer deposition 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in EC/DEC (EC:DEC = 1:1 in volume) 124.8 mAh∙g−1 (1 C, 2.0–4.5 V) 70% (100 cycles, 1 C, 2.0–4.5 V) Alleviating interface side reactions [78]
    P2-Na2/3(Mn0.54
    Ni0.13Co0.13)O2@polyimide
    Polyimide coating Wet chemical method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in EC/DEC (EC:DEC = 1:1 in volume) 151.6 mAh∙g−1 (1 C, 2.0–4.5 V) 81% (100 cycles, 1 C, 2.0–4.5 V) Alleviating interface side reactions
    P2-Na0.67Li0.16
    Ni0.33Mn0.67O2+δ@PMAA-AN
    PMAA-AN coating Solution polymerization 1.0 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in PC/EMC/FEC (EC:DEC = 1:1 in volume and added 4vol% FEC) 173.4 mAh∙g−1 (0.2 C, 1.5–4.5 V) 73% (300 cycles, 0.5 C, 1.5–4.5 V) Avoiding transition metal dissolution and interfacial side reactions [79]
    Concentration gradient modification P2-Na0.65Ni0.16
    Co0.14Mn0.7O2
    Ni, Co, and Mn concentration gradient modification Coprecipitation followed by sintering 1.0 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in EC/DMC/FEC (EC:DMC = 1:1 in volume and added FEC) 162.5 mAh∙g−1 (30 mA∙g−1, 1.5–4.1 V) 51.4% (100 cycles, 83.7 mA∙g−1, 1.5–
    4.1 V)
    Providing a structurally stable surface composition [81]
    O3-Na[Ni0.6Co0.05
    Mn0.35]O2
    Ni-rich core and Mn-rich surface Coprecipitation followed by sintering 0.5 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in EMS/FC (EMS:FC = 98:2 in volume) 157 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 1.5–4.1 V)
    80% (100 cycles, 0.5 C, 1.5–
    4.1 V)
    Reducing the contact area with the electrolyte [82]
    P2-Na0.67Ni0.167
    Co0.167Mn0.67O2
    Co-rich core and Mn-rich surface Coprecipitation followed by sintering 142 mAh∙g−1 (20 mA∙g−1, 2.0–4.5 V) 84.5% (100 cycles, 20 mA∙g−1, 2.0–4.5 V) Restricting Ni ion dissolution [83]
    Designing the mixed structure P2/O3-Na0.85Mn0.5Ni0.4
    Fe0.1O2
    P2/O3 mixed structure Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in EC/PC (EC:PC = 1:1 in volume) 130 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.0 V)
    86.2% (500 cycles, 1 C, 2.0–
    4 V)
    The survival of the P2 phase during charge and discharge, stabilizing the structure [86]
    P2/O3-Na0.80Li0.13
    Ni0.20Fe0.10Mn0.52O2
    P2/O3 mixed structure Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in EC/PC (EC:PC = 1:1 in weight) 180.95 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.3 V)
    93.04% (100 cycles, 1 C, 2.0–4.3 V) Providing a reversible phase transition and reducing the residual sodium salt on the surface [87]
    P2/O3-Na0.85Ni0.34
    Mn0.33Ti0.33O2
    P2/O3 mixed structure Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC with 5vol% FEC 126.6 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.2–4.4 V)
    80.6% (200 cycles, 1 C, 2.2–4.4 V) Interlocking effect between the phase boundaries, mitigating the severe structural strain and large lattice volume change [88]
    Particle
    engineering
    O3-NaNi0.5Mn0.5O2 Single-crystal construction Molten salt method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC with 3wt% FEC ~130 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.0 V)
    69% (200 cycles, 0.2 C, 2.0–4.0 V) Reducing strain and particle cracking [89]
    O3-Na(Ni0.3Fe0.4
    Mn0.3)O2
    Single-crystal construction Molten salt method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC with 3wt% FEC ~123 mAh∙g−1 (0.2 C, 2.0–4.0 V) 76% (100 cycles, 0.2 C, 2.0–4.0 V) Reducing interfacial side reactions [90]
    O3-NaLi0.05Ni0.3
    Mn0.5Cu0.1Mg0.05O2
    {010} active facet construction Thermal polymerization method followed by annealing 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC with 5vol% FEC 132.6 mAh∙g−1 (0.5 C, 2.0–4.0 V) 91.9% (600 cycles, 5 C, 2.0–4.0 V) Suppressing the unfavorable multiphase transformation in the high voltage regions and retaining a highly reversible O3-P3 phase transition [92]
    O3-NaCrO2 Submicrospheres Hydrothermal method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in EC/DMC (EC:DMC = 1:1 in volume added 1vol% FEC) 118 mAh∙g−1 (0.2 C, 2.0–3.6 V) 90% (800 cycles, 10 C, 2.0–3.6 V) Submicrospheres with high structure strength suppressing the stress and strain induced by Na+ intercalation/
    deintercalation
    [96]
    Designing high-entropy material O3-NaNi0.12Cu0.12Mg0.12Fe0.15Co0.15Mn0.1Ti0.1Sn0.1Sb0.04O2 Nine-component ions in the TM site with varying proportions Solid-state reaction 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC/EC/DMC (PC:EC:DMC = 1:1:1 in volume with 2vol% FEC) 110.3 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–3.9 V)
    90% (200 cycles, 3 C, 2.0–3.9 V) Entropy stabilization on the host structure facilitating the O3-type structure to a larger extent and supporting the long-term cycling stability [102]
    O3-NaMn0.2Fe0.2Co0.2Ni0.2Ti0.2O2 Five-component ions in the TM site with equal proportions Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in EC/DEC (EC:DEC = 1:1 in volume) 180 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 1.5–4.2 V)
    97% (100 cycles, 0.1 C, 1.5–4.2 V) Reversible phase transition and the survival of the P3 phase during charge and discharge, stabilizing the structure [107]
    Integrated modification P2/O3-Na0.7Mn0.4Ni0.3Cu0.1Fe0.1Ti0.1O1.95F0.1 P2/O3 mixed structure and designing high-entropy material Solid-state method 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in PC/FEC (PC:FEC = 95:5 in volume) 133.7 mAh∙g−1 (20 mA∙g−1, 2.0–4.3 V) 88.9% (200 cycles, 200 mA∙g−1, 2.0–
    4.3 V)
    Suppressing the Jahn–Teller effect, the destructive sliding of TM layers, and the irreversible P2-O3 phase transition [108]
    T-CSN6@A Concentration gradient construction, Ti4+ doping, and Al2O3 coating Coprecipitation followed by sintering 1.0 mol·L−1 NaClO4 in EC/DMC/FEC (EC:DMC = 1:1 in volume with 5wt% FEC) 163.5 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 1.5–4.1 V)
    85.4% (200 cycles, 0.5 C, 1.5–4.1 V) Mitigating lattice stress-evoked intergranular cracks and surface side reactions [109]
    P2-Na0.75Mn0.67Ni0.33In0.02O@NaInO2 In3+ doping and NaInO2 coating Coprecipitation followed by sintering 1.0 mol·L−1 NaPF6 in EC/DEC 95.4 mAh∙g−1
    (0.1 C, 2.0–4.15 V)
    85% (100 cycles, 5 C, 2.0–4.15 V) In ion serving as a “pillar” to stabilize the structure [111]
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    In addition to the abovementioned challenges, other challenges relevant to commercialization should be noted, including insufficient Na+ in the P2 structure, low operating voltage, and low-temperature performance. First, although the P2 structure shows better stability and an open Na+ diffusion channel, the insufficient Na+ reduces its initial charge capacity. This drawback limits the effective specific capacity in the case of matching the anode material without Na+ [114]. Therefore, an efficient and low-cost presodiation technology is required to promote the development of high-energy SIBs. Second, at low temperatures, the conductivity of the electrolyte and the charge transfer rate at the electrode/electrolyte interface decrease, whereas polarization and dendrites on the anode increase [115]. These problems are factors in the poor performance of applications in extreme environments. In addition, low operating voltage can result in low energy density. Low operating voltage and low-temperature performance can be improved by exploiting electrolytes and optimizing electrode materials.

    The challenges, strategies, and perspectives are schematized in Fig. 13. To satisfy the requirements of long-life and high-energy density batteries, efforts devoted to layer oxide cathode materials will never cease. We hope that this review will provide inspiration for the design, synthesis, modification, and application of sodium cathode materials, even in the broader field of materials science.

    Fig. 13.  Summary of the cycling performance of layered oxide cathode materials.

    Recently, the commercialization of SIBs has attracted widespread attention, and great effort has been made to develop layered oxide cathode materials for SIBs, in which cycling performance plays a crucial role. To meet application needs, the following aspects must be investigated:

    (1) Clarifying the mechanism of structural degradation and capacity fading: Structural degradation is the main cause of capacity fading for layered oxides, while the degradation mechanism has not been well studied and clarified. The degradation mechanism of cycling performance can be studied using advanced techniques, such as in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction, the pair distribution function technique, solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and scanning transmission electron microscopy. For example, in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction can provide highly accurate and detailed crystal structure information during charge and discharge, and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance can reveal the local structural environment, electronic structure, and ion dynamics. This information helps in understanding the degradation mechanism. Moreover, as an important part of the cell, the influence of electrolytes, binders, conductive additives, and separators on structural degradation has always been ignored. The structural change during the cycling process should be clarified in detail with the change in the abovementioned components to reveal the internal reasons for structural degradation and propose the corresponding strategies.

    (2) Focusing on morphology and tap density: Particle morphology and tap density are two of the vital factors influencing the energy density and other electrochemical performance aspects of SIBs. However, few reports are available on the morphology and tap density associated with the electrochemical performance of SIB cathodes. Therefore, to achieve higher energy density, various synthesis methods, including coprecipitation and the sol-gel and solvothermal methods, can be tried to optimize the morphology. Meanwhile, energy density does not increase with particle size; energy density and particle size are balanced. Hence, the relationship between energy density and particle size should be studied in detail to optimize electrochemical performance.

    (3) Constructing single crystals and active facets: Currently, few reports exist on the construction of single crystals and active facets for layered oxides. Accurate control of the proportion of active facets can improve the Na+ diffusion kinetics and the degree of cation disorder, so the precursor and sintering process of the single-crystal should be studied in detail. In addition, the relationships between intragranular cracks and phase transition/particle size should be studied to elucidate the mechanism of intragranular crack formation. Moreover, particle engineering integrated with other methods can be tried to exploit high-capacity and long-cycle layered sodium oxides.

    (4) Focusing on surface modification design: The side reaction between the cathode and electrolyte leads to the dissolution of transition metals and structural collapse, deteriorating electrochemical performance. A multifunctional surface coating layer can not only mitigate the interphase side reaction but also build a layer with good ionic/electronic conductivity. This multifunctional coating layer can improve cycling performance, discharge capacity, and rate performance. Therefore, how to design the experiment and build a functional coating layer should be further studied.

    (5) Designing long-life layered oxides based on the entropy stabilization effect: High-entropy oxides have been a new research interest because of their remarkable properties. However, the improvement in electrochemical performance is simply due to the multi-ion synergy of high-entropy layered oxides, and the mechanism of the entropy stabilization effect remains elusive. Therefore, to fully exploit the potential of high-entropy layered oxides, the mechanism of entropy-dominated phase stabilization effects should be elucidated by revealing the relationships between the high-entropy and phase/particle stability of cathode materials. In addition, the entropy-stabilized effect affects the functional properties of SIBs; therefore, the relationship between entropy and Na+ diffusion kinetics should be investigated. Moreover, a high-entropy oxide model should be established by high-throughput computational materials engineering and applied to screening suitable elements and contents for the effective design of high-entropy materials.

    (6) Accelerating the commercialization of layered oxides for SIBs: At present, research on SIB-layered oxide cathode materials is nascent. Modification strategies can learn from LIBs, particularly in selecting doped ions, constructing coating layers, designing structures and components, and optimizing morphologies. The discharge capacity of sodium layered oxides is lower than that of lithium-ion cathodes but can be improved by anionic redox reactions. However, it is still unclear how to construct anionic redox in sodium layered oxides and how to maintain a stable structure in the case of anionic redox. The construction of anionic redox reactions and their influence on the reversibility of material structures should be further investigated. Meanwhile, the electrochemical performance of SIBs can be affected by electrolytes, binders, conductive additives, separators, and anode materials; these important cell components should be developed for compatibility with sodium cathode materials. In addition, commercialization challenges, including insufficient Na+ in the P2 structure, low operating voltage, and low-temperature performance, should be considered. More importantly, the manufacturing process must be further optimized to reduce production costs for a competitive SIB.

    This work was financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China (No. 06500177) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China Joint Fund Project (No. U1764255)

    Weidong Zhuang is editorial board members for this journal and not involved in the editorial review or the decision to publish this article. All authors declare that they have no financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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