Fig. 5: The self-depassivation mechanism and analysis of the cathode-electrolyte interface.
From: Iodine-induced self-depassivation strategy to improve reversible kinetics in Na-Cl2 battery

Ex-situ SEM images of the a OC and b SDC under different discharge states. In-situ Raman spectroscopy of c OC and d SDC in different states. SIMS mapping of Na e OC and f SDC. Three-dimensional depth distributions of Na3Cl2, NaCl2 and Na2Cl3 secondary ion fragments in the fully discharged g OC and h SDC. i GITT curves of the OC battery and SDC battery. Ex-situ EIS under different discharge states of j OC battery and k SDC battery.