Layered P3-Type K0.4Fe0.1Mn0.8Ti0.1O2 as a Low-Cost and Zero-Strain Electrode Material for both Potassium and Sodium Storage

Layered transition metal oxides are ideal Na + /K + host materials due to their high theoretical capacities and appropriate working potentials, and the pursuit of cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives with high energy density and structural stability has remained a hot topic. Herein, we design and synthesize a low-cost and zero-strain cathode material, P3-type K 0.4 Fe 0.1 Mn 0.8 Ti 0.1 O 2, which demonstrates superior properties for both potassium and sodium storage. The cathode delivers a reversible potassium storage capacity of 117 mA h g –1 at 20 mA g –1 and a fast rate capability of 71 mA h g –1 at 1000 mA g –1 . In situ X-ray diffraction reveals a solid–solution transition with a negligible volume change of 0.5% upon K + insertion/deinsertion that ensures long cycling stability over 300 cycles. When the material is employed for sodium storage, a spontaneous ion-exchange process with Na + -containing electrolytes occurs. Thanks to the positive effects of the remaining K + ions that protect the layered structure from collapse as well as expand the interlayer structure, and the resulting K 0.12 Na 0.28 Fe 0.1 Mn 0.8 Ti 0.1 O 2 demonstrates a high sodium storage capacity of 160 mA h g –1 and superior cycling stability with capacity retention of 81% after 300 cycles as well as fast kinetics.