Realizing Hybrid Ion Storage of NASICON-Structured Na3V2(PO4)3 Prepared by Microwave Irradiation Route

NASICON Na3V2(PO4)3 was investigated as cathode material in hybrid ion batteries using Li as counter and LiPF6 as electrolyte. The highly efficient and homogeneous heating merits of microwave irradiation facilitates the Na3V2(PO4)3 achieving excellent crystal structure, uniform carbon coating, as well as ideal particle size. After microwave irradiation, a specific capacity of 96.5 mAh g−1 is obtained for the first intercalation of lithium ion into Na3V2(PO4)3 at 0.1 C rate. For long-term cycling stability, the capacity retention reaches 84.4% at 5 C rate after 500 cycles. The unique intercalation/extraction characteristic promises Na3V2(PO4)3 an ideal candidate material for next-generation hybrid ion storage system.