Well-defined Na2Zn3[Fe(CN)6]2 nanocrystals as a low-cost and cycle-stable cathode material for Na-ion batteries

Abstract

Well-defined Na2Zn3[Fe(CN)6]2 nanocrystals (~300 nm) have been fabricated by a facile controlled crystallization method from low-cost precursors at room temperature. By employing [Fe(CN)6]3−/[Fe(CN)6]4− couples as redox centres, this material can realize a theoretical 1Na-storage capacity of 70 mAh g−1, a superior high-rate capability of 20 C and an impressive cycle life of 1000 cycles, offering a low-cost and high-performance alternative cathode for large-scale Na-ion applications.