Reversible Phase Transition in Ruddlesden-Popper-type Oxysulfide Y₂Ti₂O₅S₂ for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes

Abstract

Oxysulfides have the potential for battery electrodes to have durability and rate capability due to their rigid structures and electronic conductivity. Herein, we focus on the Ruddlesden-Popper phase oxysulfide Y₂Ti₂O₅S₂ and investigate the phase evolution of Y₂Ti₂O₅S₂ during electrochemical Li⁺ intercalation and deintercalation. The tetragonal structure is maintained down to 0.35 V during the lithiation process. A two-phase reaction between the tetragonal phase and the orthorhombic phase was observed at a voltage plateau region between 0.35 and 0.3 V. Subsequently, the tetragonal phase recovers for further lithiation process. The relatively low lattice volume change of 5 % compared with graphite anode leads to stable cycling performances.