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However, carbonization often causes starch particles to foam, resulting in the loss of their spherical morphology. Additionally, conventional air pre-oxidation is time-consuming. Therefore, developing an efficient air-stabilization strategy for producing spherical HC with superior Na+ storage performance remains a critical challenge. Herein, a structural modulation strategy employing NH4H2PO4-catalyzed pre-oxidation is proposed for the production of starch-derived HC. NH4H2PO4 catalyzes oxidative cross-linking to develop a stable network containing P\u2212O\u2212C and C=O bonds, which effectively suppresses foaming during carbonization and preserves the spherical morphology of the starch-derived HC. Furthermore, NH4H2PO4 facilitates the formation of narrow and elongated graphitic microcrystals, thereby generating abundant closed pores during carbonization. When tested at 0.02 A g\u22121, the resultant HC exhibits a reversible capacity of 365.7 mAh g\u22121. 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