Authors
Chunching Lu, Guangxiang Zhang, Yuxiang Niu, Yupeng Zhu, Siyuan Li, Hua Huo, Yulin Ma, Pengjian Zuo, Geping Yin, Yunzhi Gao, Liguang Wang, Chuankai Fu, Wei Chen
Published in
Nano-micro letters. Volume 18. Issue 1. Jun 29, 2026. Epub Jun 29, 2026.
Abstract
Artificial solid electrolyte interphase offers a promising route to improve the lifespan and safety of quasi-solid-state sodium-metal batteries (QSMBs), yet its limited ion conductivity and the low liquidity of the polymer electrolyte often result in unstable Na plating/stripping kinetics and poor interfacial durability. Herein, we propose a surface-induced "top" Na deposition mechanism facilitated by an ultra-sodiophilic ionic/electronic mixed conductor interphase exhibiting strong Na+ adsorption affinity, which ensures fast and dendrite-free Na anode operation. The embedded Na3Sb alloy phase, featuring high electronic conductivity and strong Na+ adsorption energy, significantly accelerates interfacial ion diffusion and nucleation kinetics, forming a smooth and compact Na deposition layer that facilitates stable solid electrolyte interphase formation and preserves interfacial integrity. Consequently, Na||Na symmetric cells employing a 1, 3-dioxolane-based gel polymer electrolyte deliver an ultra-long-cycling lifespan of 1000 h at 0.5 mA cm-2 with a low overpotential of 40 mV. Moreover, QSMBs incorporating the modified Na anode and Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode demonstrate outstanding cycling stability (74.1% capacity retention after 9000 cycles at 2C) and superior rate capability (91.7 mAh g-1 at 5C). The work provides mechanistic insights and practical strategies for regulating Na deposition, paving the way toward high-performance QSMBs.
PMID:
42371211
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