<p>Fe-based Prussian blue analogs are promising positive electrodes for sodium-ion batteries due to their open framework and high theoretical capacity, yet suffer from structural degradation caused by interstitial water, lattice distortion, and irreversible phase transitions. Here we show a selection principle for alkali metal ion lattice engineering, based on geometric matching, hydration energy, and Fe-N bonding strength, to design high-energy, long-life positive electrodes. We demonstrate that immobilizing Cs<sup>+</sup> ions at the alkali metal sites enhances the structural and electrochemical stability of iron-based Prussian blue analogs. The introduced Cs<sup>+</sup> pillars alleviate lattice contraction, suppress framework distortion, enhance Fe-N covalency, and reduce crystal water content. These modifications promote sodium ion diffusion and charge transfer kinetics, especially across phase transition regions. Consequently, the optimized positive electrode delivers a high capacity retention of 81.48% after 1000 cycles at 750 mA g<sup>−1</sup> and maintains 77.55% of its capacity at a high specific current of 7500 mA g<sup>−1</sup>. It also exhibits good air stability and wide-temperature performance. A proof-of-concept pouch cell demonstrates its practical viability. This work establishes a viable selection principle for alkali-metal-site regulation, advancing the development of long-life, high-energy Prussian blue positive electrodes for large-scale sodium-ion battery applications.</p>

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Orbital-level stabilization of Fe-N bonds in Prussian blue positive electrodes via alkali metal lattice engineering

  • Yun Gao,
  • Hao Yao,
  • Xiaoyue Zhang,
  • Hang Zhang,
  • Xihao Lin,
  • Bin Yang,
  • Jinkui Li,
  • Yameng Fan,
  • Sean C. Smith,
  • Longhai Zhang,
  • Xin Tan,
  • Chaofeng Zhang,
  • Shulei Chou,
  • Zaiping Guo,
  • Li Li

摘要

Fe-based Prussian blue analogs are promising positive electrodes for sodium-ion batteries due to their open framework and high theoretical capacity, yet suffer from structural degradation caused by interstitial water, lattice distortion, and irreversible phase transitions. Here we show a selection principle for alkali metal ion lattice engineering, based on geometric matching, hydration energy, and Fe-N bonding strength, to design high-energy, long-life positive electrodes. We demonstrate that immobilizing Cs+ ions at the alkali metal sites enhances the structural and electrochemical stability of iron-based Prussian blue analogs. The introduced Cs+ pillars alleviate lattice contraction, suppress framework distortion, enhance Fe-N covalency, and reduce crystal water content. These modifications promote sodium ion diffusion and charge transfer kinetics, especially across phase transition regions. Consequently, the optimized positive electrode delivers a high capacity retention of 81.48% after 1000 cycles at 750 mA g−1 and maintains 77.55% of its capacity at a high specific current of 7500 mA g−1. It also exhibits good air stability and wide-temperature performance. A proof-of-concept pouch cell demonstrates its practical viability. This work establishes a viable selection principle for alkali-metal-site regulation, advancing the development of long-life, high-energy Prussian blue positive electrodes for large-scale sodium-ion battery applications.