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As a widely used approach to modify a material's bulk properties, doping can effectively improve electrochemical properties and structural stability of various cathodes for rechargeable batteries, which usually empirically favors a uniform distribution of dopants. It is reported that dopant aggregation effectively boosts the cyclability of a Mg-doped P2-type layered cathode (Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2). Experimental characterization and calculation consistently reveal that randomly distributed Mg dopants tend to segregate into the Na-layer during high-voltage cycling, leading to the formation of high-density precipitates. Intriguingly, such Mg-enriched precipitates, acting as 3D network pillars, can further enhance a material's mechanical strength, suppress cracking, and consequently benefit cyclability. This work not only deepens the understanding on dopant evolution but also offers a conceptually new approach by utilizing precipitation strengthening design to counter cracking related degradation and improve high-voltage cyclability of layered cathodes.
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
ISSN: 0935-9648
Year: 2019
Issue: 46
Volume: 31
2 9 . 4 0 0
JCR@2022
ESI Discipline: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
ESI HC Threshold:211
JCR Journal Grade:1
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WoS CC Cited Count: 110
SCOPUS Cited Count: 119
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
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30 Days PV: 1
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