Subzero-Temperature Cathode for a Sodium-Ion Battery.

You, Ya; Yao, Hu-Rong; Xin, Sen; Yin, Ya-Xia; Zuo, Tong-Tong; Yang, Chun-Peng; Guo, Yu-Guo; Cui, Yi et al. · Adv Mater · 2016

basic_science · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

A subzero-temperature cathode material is obtained by nucleating cubic prussian blue crystals at inhomogeneities in carbon nanotubes. Due to fast ionic/electronic transport kinetics even at -25 °C, the cathode shows an outstanding low-temperature performance in terms of specific energy, high-rate capability, and cycle life, providing a practical sodium-ion battery powering an electric vehicle in frigid regions.