Evolution of electrical properties in sodium-ion batteries: a complex conductivity approach
摘要
Recently, the degradation mechanisms of commercial sodium-ion batteries were investigated by Liu et al., who proposed a temperature-resistant method for state of health (SOH) estimation using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). However, their analysis was restricted to the impedance response (Z*) over the frequency range of 0.005 Hz to 2500 Hz. To advance this investigation, the present study provides a deeper analysis by extrapolating the impedance data over a broader frequency range (10−4 – 104 Hz). Our theoretical approach enabled the identification of relaxation processes through the analysis of the imaginary component (Z″) and extends this investigation to complex conductivity (σ*). This analysis confirms the existence of three relaxation processes in the complex conductivity (σ*) spectra. A deconvolution procedure coupled with our theoretical approach enabled the identification of each process in the high, medium, and low-frequency domains, corresponding to SEI dynamics, charge-transfer, and solid-state diffusion, respectively. In addition, key parameters obtained from each relaxation, including the relaxation time (τσ), the equivalent capacitance (Ceq), and the conductivity values at various frequencies, show excellent agreement with the charge dynamics at each specific interface from the anode to the cathode. Notably, the identification of a low-frequency relaxation (τσ = 100 to 110s) provides new insights into ion transport and structural fatigue, validated by recent experimental literature. This work demonstrates that complex conductivity (σ*) is a powerful tool for monitoring interfacial behavior and aging mechanisms across multiple timescales.