Na2Ti6O13: a potential anode for grid-storage sodium-ion batteries

• DOI: 10.1039/c3cc44381g
• Publication Date: 2013-06-25T09:05:58Z
• Authors: Ashish Rudola; Kuppan Saravanan; Sappani Devaraj; Hao Gong; Palani Balaya
• Keywords: 600; 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology; 01 natural sciences; 7. Clean energy; 0104 chemical sciences

The ultra-fast (30C or 2 min) rate capability and impressive long cycle life (>5000 cycles) of Na2Ti6O13 are reported. A stable 2.5 V sodium-ion battery full cell is demonstrated. In addition, the sodium storage mechanism thermal stability discussed.