Synthesis of amorphous SeP2/C composite by plasma assisted ball milling for high-performance anode materials of lithium and sodium-ion batteries

To promote substantially the performances of red phosphorous (P) anode for lithium and sodium-ion batteries, a simple plasma assisted milling (P-milling) method was used to in-situ synthesize SeP₂/C composite. The results showed that the amorphous SeP₂/C composite exhibits the excellent lithium and sodium storage performances duo to the small nano-granules size and complete combination of selenium (Se) and phosphorous (P) to generate Se–P alloy phase. It was observed that inside the granules of SeP₂/C composite the nanometer size of the SeP₂ particles ensured the fast kinetics for Li⁺ and Na⁺ ​transfer, and the amorphous carbon wrapping the SeP₂ particles relieved volume expansion during lithium/sodium storage processes and enhances electric conductivity. Therefore, the SeP₂/C electrode retained reversible capacities of 700 ​mA ​h ​g⁻¹ at 2 ​A ​g⁻¹ after 500 cycles and 400 ​mA ​h ​g⁻¹ at 0.5 ​A ​g⁻¹ after 400 cycles as anode for LIBs and SIBs, respectively. The result proves that the amorphous SeP₂/C composite can be a new type of anode material with great potential for lithium and sodium-ion batteries.     

纳米SnO2的制备及电化学性质

以无机盐为前体,采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了纳米SnO₂粉体.用TG-DTA,XRD,SEM等对SnO₂粉末进行了表征.结果表明,采用该法经500 ℃热处理得到的SnO₂超细粉具有良好的四方结构,粒径分布均匀,平均粒径在92 nm左右.将该法制得的SnO2超细粉作为锂离子电池负极材料,可逆容量高达687　mAh·g^-1,而且嵌脱锂电压低(0.2～0.5 V),是一种很有潜力的锂离子电池负极材料.     

Synthesis of dandelion-like TiO2 microspheres as anode materials for lithium ion batteries with enhanced rate capacity and cyclic performances

Dandelion-like TiO₂ microspheres consisting of numerous rutile single-crystalline nanorods were synthesized for the first time by a hydrothermal method. Their crystal structure, morphology and electrochemical properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and galvanostatic charge and discharge tests. The results show that the synthesized TiO₂ microspheres exhibit good rate and cycle performances as anode materials of lithium ion batteries. It can be found that the dandelion-like structure provides a larger specific surface area and the single-crystalline nanorod provides a stable structure and fast pathways for electron and lithium ion transport, which contribute to the rate and cycle performances of the battery.     

Nanostructure designing and hybridizing of high-capacity silicon-based anode for lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries have long been used in electronic products and electric vehicles, but their energy density is slowly failing to keep up with demand. Because of its extraordinarily high theoretical specific capacity, silicon is regarded as the most potential next-generation anode material for practical lithium-ion batteries. However, its unavoidable volume expansion issue can cause electrode deformation and loss of electrical contact during cycling,resulting in significant performance reduc...     

Zr~(4+)/F~– co-doped TiO_2(anatase) as high performance anode material for lithium-ion battery

Zr~(4+) and F~– co-doped TiO_2 with the formula of Ti_(0.97)Zr_(0.03)O_(1.98)F_(0.02) was facilely synthesized by a sol-gel template route.The crystal structure,morphology,composition,surface area,and conductivity were characterized by Raman spectroscopy,energy-dispersive X-ray analysis,scanning electron microscopy,Brunauer-Emmett-Teller measurements,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.The results demonstrate that Zr~(4+)and F~–homogeneously incorporated into TiO_2,forming solid solution with an anatase structure.Ti_(0.97)Zr_(0.03)O_(1.98)F_(0.02)shows outstanding electrochemical properties as Li-ion battery anode in comparison with Ti_(0.97)Zr_(0.03)O_2.In particular,upon 35-fold cycling at 1C-rate Zr~(4+)/F~–co-doped TiO_2delivers a reversible capacity of 163 mAh g~(–1),whereas Zr~(4+)-doped TiO_2gives only 34 mA h g~(–1).Additionally,Zr~(4+)/F~–co-doped TiO_2retains a capacity of 138 mA h g~(–1)during cycling even at 10 C.The enhance performance originates from improved conductivity of Zr~(4+)/F~–co-doped TiO_2material through generation of Ti~(3+)(serving as electron donors)into the crystal lattice and,possibly,due to F-doping blocked the anode surface from attack of HF formed as electrolyte decomposition product.     

A facile method to synthesize 3D structured Sn anode material with excellent electrochemical performance for lithium-ion batteries

Sn anode materials with high specific capacity are an appealing alternative to graphite for next-generation advanced lithium-ion batteries. However, poor electrochemical performance originating from fracture and pulverization due to the enormous volume changes during lithium alloying/dealloying hinders their commercial applications. Here, we propose the synthesis of a novel 3D structured Sn anode material by a facile method: heat treatment of nanosized SnO₂ spheres in a tube furnace with a flowing mixed atmosphere of C₂H₂/Ar at 400 °C. After the heat treatment, the nanosized SnO₂ spheres convert into pure Sn bulk material (~20 μm), which consists of Sn nanowires (~50 nm in diameter and several microns in length). This unique 3D structure with sufficient voids between the nanowires effectively mitigates the volume expansion of Sn bulk material and ensures good electrical contact between the anode material and conducting additives. As a consequence, the 3D structured Sn anode material exhibits a specific reversible capacity of ~600 mA h/g and no significant capacity degradation (compared with that of the 20th cycle) over 500 cycles at 0.2 C.     

Pathway for high-energy density LiMnFePO4 cathodes

Polyanion cathodes are credited for its thermal stability and better safety, no matter in lithium ion batteries or sodium ion batteries. Polyanion oxides with phosphate groups came to the public's attention in 1997, and the representative material is LiFePO₄, which has been widely applied and plays a huge role in the field of powder batteries and energy storage system. However, owing to the low lithiation potentials and storage sites, the energy densities of polyanion cathodes have been restricted, resulting of low-endurance and limited application scenarios. Accordingly, here, we use cheap and environmental friendly raw materials as precursors to synthesis high energy density LiMn_0.6Fe_0.4PO₄@C cathode by a simple spray-drying and high temperature calcination process. The self-designed liquid polyacrylonitrile (LPAN) is added for the intention of nanoparticle coating, conductive network construction and particle granulation. The low-cost and carbon-coated LiMn_0.6Fe_0.4PO₄ cathode exhibits excellent reversible capacity, low electrochemical polarization and excellent rate capacity, which maintains 93.5% capacity retention after cycling 1000 times at 5C. The work introduces a new avenue to fabricate olivine structure cathodes with outstanding electrochemical performance for the high energy density lithium ion batteries.     

Influence of structure and atom sites on Sn-based anode materials for lithium ion batteries: a first-principle study

To understand the influence of structure and atom sites on the electrochemical properties of Sn-based anode materials,the lithium intercalation–deintercalation mechanisms into SnNi2Cu and SnNiCu2phases were studied using the first-principle plane wave pseudo-potential method.Calculation results showed that both SnNi2Cu and SnNiCu2were unsuitable anode materials for lithium ion batteries.The Sn-based anode structure related to the number of interstitial sites,theoretical specific capacity,and volume expansion ratio.Different atom sites led to different forces at interstitial sites,resulting in variations in formation energy,density of states,and hybrid orbital types.In order to validate the calculated model,the SnNi2Cu alloy anode material was synthesized through a chemical reduction-codeposition approach.Experimental results proved that the theoretical design was reasonable.Consequently,when selecting Snbased alloy anodes,attention should be paid to maximizing the number of interstitial sites and distributing atoms reasonably to minimize forces at these sites and facilitate the intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ion.     

Li3N film modified separator with homogenization effect of lithium ions for stable lithium metal battery

Lithium metal anode with high theoretical capacity is considered to be one of the most potential anode materials of the next generation. However, the growth of lithium dendrite seriously affects the application of lithium metal anode and the development of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). Herein, an ultrathin Li₃N film modified separator to homogenize the lithium ions and protect the lithium metal anode was reported. Due to the intrinsic properties of Li₃N, the functional separator possessed good thermal stability, mechanical properties and electrolyte wettability, and the homogenization of the lithium ion was realized without increasing the interface impedance. With this functional separator, the Li/Li symmetrical cell could achieve a long cycle with low overpotential for 1000 ​h at a current density of 1 ​mA ​cm⁻². Furthermore, when the full battery was assembled with LiFePO₄ and the discharge capacity could be maintained at 151 mAh g⁻¹ after 400 cycles at 1 ​C. In addition, the full battery also showed good rate performance, and provided a high discharge capacity of 114 mAh g⁻¹ at 5 ​C.     

Synthesis and Electrochemical Properties of Porous α-Co(OH)_2 and Co_3O_4 Microspheres

Both α-Co(OH)_2 and Co_3O_4 porous microspheres have been synthesized by the simple solvothermal process as well as subsequent treatment. The morphologies and structures of the as-synthesized products were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). Both samples have spherical structures consisting of nanosheets, with similar crystallinity. The electrochemical properties of both samples were further investigated. Both samples show excellent electrochemical performances including high specific capacity, good cycling stability and rate capability. All results show that these microspheres exhibit potential applications in energy storage field.     

Tremella-like Molybdenum Dioxide as an Anode Material for Lithium ion Battery

1 Results Molybdenum dioxide, with excellent chemical and physical properties, has been widely used in various fields[1]. As an anode material for lithium ion battery, it exhibits higher capacity than commercial carbonaceous materials, and proper morphology, structure and particle size are necessary for MoO2 to be employed as an anode material for lithium ion battery[2].We have successfully obtained tremella-like structure self-assembled with hexagonal MoO2 nanosheets via hydrothermal method using ethyl...     

Embedding Co3O4 nanoparticles into graphene nanoscrolls as anode for lithium ion batteries with superior capacity and outstanding cycling stability

Co_3O_4 is a promising high-performance anode for lithium ion batteries(LIBs), but suffers from unsatisfied cyclability originating duo to low electrical conductivity and large volume expansion during charge and discharge process. Herein, we successfully constructed the Co_3O_4 nanoparticles embedded into graphene nanoscrolls(GNSs) as advanced anode for high-performance LIBs with large capacity and exceptional cyclability. The onedimensional(1 D) Co_3O_4/GNSs were synthesized via liquid nitrogen cold quenching of large-size graphene oxide nanosheets and sodium citrate(SC) modified Co_3O_4 nanoparticles, followed by freeze drying and annealing at400 °C for 2 h in nitrogen atmosphere. Benefiting from the interconnected porous network constructed by 1 D Co_3O_4/GNSs for fast electron transfer and rapid ion diffusion, and wrinkled graphene shell for significantly alleviating the huge volume expansion of Co_3O_4 during lithiation and delithiation. The resultant Co_3O_4/GNSs exhibited ultrahigh reversible capacity of 1200 mAh g~(-1) at 0.1 C, outperforming most reported Co_3O_4 anodes.Moreover, they showed high rate capability of 600 m Ah g-1 at 5 C, and outstanding cycling stability with a high capacity retention of 90% after 500 cycles. Therefore, this developed strategy could be extended as an universal and scalable approach for intergrating various metal oxide materials into GNSs for energy storage and conversion applications.     

中间相沥青基介孔炭的表征及其用作锂离子电池负极材料的电化学性能

以中间相沥青为碳源、CaCO_3为模板,制备中间相沥青基介孔炭(MPMC)。采用XRD、SEM、TEM等手段表征所制介孔炭的结构和形貌,并将其用作锂离子电池的负极材料,测试电化学性能。结果表明,所制MPMC具有丰富的介孔结构和较大的比表面积及孔体积,随着CaCO_3质量分数的增加,MPMC的比表面积和孔体积先增加后减小,当CaCO_3的质量分数为70%时,所制MPMC的比表面积和孔体积最大;MPMC用作锂离子电池负极材料具有良好的电化学性能,能有效提高锂离子电池的可逆比容量,具有良好的循环稳定性和倍率性能。     

CuO掺杂纳米SnO2锂离子电池负极材料的合成与电化学性能

以SnCl₄·5H₂O、Cu(NO₃)₂·3H₂O和NH₃·H₂O为原料,采用化学共沉淀法制备了CuO掺杂的纳米SnO₂粉末.运用X射线衍射、扫描电镜等手段对合成粉末进行了表征.将合成粉末作为锂离子电池负极材料,研究了其充放电容量、循环性能和交流阻抗等电化学性能.结果表明：采用化学共沉淀法可以得到平均粒度为87 nm的CuO掺杂的纳米SnO₂粉末;在SnO2中掺入CuO,并没有改变SnO₂的结构,但能够有效抑制SnO₂粒子的长大;CuO掺杂的纳米SnO₂粉末的可逆容量可以达到752 mA·g^-1,经60次循环后,CuO掺杂的纳米SnO₂粉末的容量保持率分别为93.6%,优于纳米SnO₂ (92.0%),掺杂CuO改善了纳米SnO₂的循环性能.     

钴含量对锂离子电池正极材料LiNi0.5-xCo2xMn0.5-XO2的性能影响

采用共沉淀-喷雾法合成出层状LiNi0.5-xCo2xMn0.5-xO2(x=0,0.075,0.15)正极材料,研究了不同掺钴量对材料的结构和电化学性能的影响,并用XRD、SEM及电性能测试考察了所得材料的结构、形貌与电化学性能;XRD分析表明,LiNi0.5-xCo2xMn0.5-xO2具有α-NaFeO2层状结构,Co3+的掺入可促进层状结构的生成,有效减少阳离子混排。电性能测试结果显示,LiNi0.5-xCo2xMn0.5-xO2随着掺钴量的增大,放电容量提高,循环性能变好;样品LiNi0.35Co0.3Mn0.35O2表现出最好的电化学性能,其首次放电效率充放电效率达90%,首次放电容量为172.8 mAh/g,40次循环容量无明显衰减。     

La0.6CexNd0.4-xNi3.0Co0.2Al0.3(x=0~0.4)合金储氢性能研究

采用电弧炉熔炼方法制备La0.6CexNd0.4-xNi3.0Co0.2Al0.3(x=0～0.4)系列合金,并对合金的储氢性能和电化学性能进行测试。测试结果表明,合金在Ce=0时具有最高的电化学容量(284.2mAh/g)和储氢量(0.93wt%)。Ce的添加会降低合金放电容量,但是能够改善合金的循环稳定性能。     

Fe2O3在锂离子电池负极材料中的研究进展

近年来,锂离子电池被广泛地应用于便携式电子设备和手机,并且对于诸如电动汽车等更高要求的应用而言具有巨大的潜力。作为锂离子电池负极材料,Fe₂O₃是最有可能替代石墨的过渡金属氧化物之一。因其具有高的理论比容量（1 007 mA·h·g^-1）、储量丰富、安全性能好、无毒、环境友好和成本低等一系列优点,被广泛应用于气体传感器、催化和锂离子电池电极材料等领域,是一种具有巨大潜力的电极材料。介绍了锂离子电池的基本结构组成和工作原理,综述了Fe₂O₃的储锂机制和制备方法,总结了近年来Fe₂O₃以及它的复合物作为锂离子电池负极材料的研究进展。     

Preparation of nano-crystal N-Zn/TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> anode films and the effects of co-sensitization on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells

A nano-crystal N-Zn/TiO₂ anode film was prepared using a combined technology. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry characterizations showed that the two elements N and Zn were doped into nano-crystal TiO₂ successfully. This resulted in a strong redshift in the UV-Visible spectrum. UV-Visible measurements showed that the light absorption of N719 and P3OT were complementary and covered the entire visible region. This led to a high utilization of visible light. Solar cells based on the N-Zn/TiO₂ anode film were co-sensitized using P3OT and N719. The cells have a short-circuit current density of 7.91 mA/cm², an open-circuit photovoltage of 0.659 V, and a photoelectric conversion efficiency of 2.64%. Also, the relationship among the N-Zn/TiO₂-film anode’s electric structure, the dye’s LUMO, electrochemical impedance, and photoelectric conversion efficiency are discussed in the paper.     

液相法制备锂离子电池负极材料Li4Ti5O12

Li4Ti5O12负极材料因其在充放电过程中"零应变"的优势,得到了广泛关注,成为锂离子电池负极材料的研究热点.采用液相法制备了Li4Ti5O12负极材料.通过正交实验,确定了Li4Ti5O12的最佳制备工艺条件:烧结温度为750℃;烧结时间为8 h;LiOH.H2O为锂源;原料中锂钛的物质的量比为0.85.该条件下制备的材料具有较好的电化学性能,首次放电比容量可达到191.61 mAh/g.     

Binder- and conductive additive-free Ga2O3 nanowires as a self-healing anode for lithium storage

High-capacity anode materials have stimulated much attention to developing high-performance lithium-ion batteries. However, high-capacity anode materials commonly suffer from the pulverization matter that greatly hinders their practical applications, especially in terms of the high proportion of active materials. In this work, a Ga₂O₃nanowire electrode is synthesized by thermal evaporation and immediately used as an anode without the aid of binders and conductive additives....