First exploration of Na-ion migration pathways in the NASICON structure Na3V2(PO4)3†
Weixin Song,Xiaobo Ji,Zhengping Wu,Yirong Zhu,Yingchang Yang,Jun Chen,Mingjun Jing,Fangqian Li,Craig E. Banks
Journal of Materials Chemistry A Pub Date : 03/05/2014 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C4TA00230J
Abstract

Ion occupation and migration pathways are investigated to explore the ion-migration mechanism of Na3V2(PO4)3 with the help of first principles calculations. Na3V2(PO4)3 with a NASICON framework generates high performances as a cathode material in sodium-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: First exploration of Na-ion migration pathways in the NASICON structure Na3V2(PO4)3