An air and moisture stable layered oxide cathode material having formula NaxAzNiiMyMnjTikSbfO2 where (i+j+k+f+y=1), 0.7≤x≤1, 0≤z≤0.2, 0≤y≤0.5, 0.1≤i≤0.6, 0.1≤j≤0.5, 0.05≤k≤0.4, 0≤f≤0.2,
- a) wherein A is alkali or alkaline-earth metals selected from a Ca divalent element or a Li monovalent element;
- b) M is a divalent or trivalent element selected from Fe, Mg, Zn, Cu, Al, Co, or combinations thereof, having oxidation state +2 and +3 respectively;
- c) Ni is a divalent element having oxidation state +2;
- d) Mn, and Ti are tetravalent elements having oxidation state +4;
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- e) Sb is a pentavalent/trivalent element having oxidation state +5/+3.