Rate-Dependent Stability and Electrochemical Behavior of NaNiZr(PO) in Sodium-Ion Batteries.

In advancing sodium-ion battery technology, we introduce a novel application of NaNiZr(PO) with a NASICON structure as an anode material. This research unveils, for the first time, its exceptional ability to maintain high specific capacity and unprecedented cycle stability under extreme current densities up to 1000 mA·g, within a low voltage window of 0.01-2.5 V. The core of our findings lies in the material's remarkable capacity retention and stability, which is a leap forward in addressing long-standing challenges in energy storage. Through cutting-edge in situ/operando X-ray diffraction analysis, we provide a perspective on the structural evolution of NaNiZr(PO) during operation, offering deep insights into the mechanisms that underpin its superior performance.