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Wang B, Yao Y, Wang W, Xu Y, Wan Y, Sun Y, Li Q, Hu H, Wu M. Resolution of the reciprocity between radical species from precursor and closed pore formation in hard carbon for sodium storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 664:681-690. [PMID: 38492369 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Hard carbon (HC) has emerged as a highly promising anode material for sodium ion batteries, drawing tremendous interest in producing this material with low-cost and easily accessible precursors. The determination of the crucial parameters of precursors influencing the formation of key structures, such as closed pores, in the HC is of paramount importance. Considering the potential role of free radicals in the structural evolution of the precursors, we, for the first time, delve into the impact of radical species on the development of closed pores by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, with petroleum asphalt as the model system. Our findings reveal that carbon centred radicals, with the g value close to that of the free electron (2.0023), exhibit a propensity to form long-range, well-ordered graphitic structures with lower sodium storage capacity. Conversely, the deliberately incorporated oxygen radicals with the g value over 2.005 require a higher energy for ordering the graphitic structures, leading to the creation of closed pores. As a result, the optimal sample showcases a four-fold increase in plateau capacity for sodium ion storage due to the pore filling process. Our research underscores the pivotal role of employing electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy studying the critical structural evolution of functional carbon materials.
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- Bin Wang
- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China.
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- State Key Lab of Heavy Oil Processing, Institute of New Energy, College of Chemical Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Jia H, Su P, Fan J, Guo T, Zhang Y, Miao L, Wan L, Yang P, Liu MC. Constructing CoNC coordination in Co 9S 8 embedded N,S-codoped carbon nanotube as an advanced electrode for supercapacitor and Na-ion battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 659:974-983. [PMID: 38219315 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.01.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
Abstract
Yolk-shell-structured transition metal sulfides (TMSs)/carbon nanocomposites are highly desirable in advanced energy storage system, such as sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and supercapacitors (SCs). Nevertheless, practical applications are still prevented by the loose attachment of TMSs with carbon caused by conversion stress, the aggregation of TMSs nanoparticles and the sluggish ion transport caused by high crystallinity of carbon. Here, the disperse hollow Co9S8 nanoparticles encapsulated into N,S-codoped carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with poor crystallinity through CoNC bond was synthesized (CS-NSCNT) to overcome the above obstacles. The designed CS-NSCNT can provide the short diffusion path and prevent the huge volume expansion of conversion reaction. Moreover, the established CoNC bond endows the strong interaction and regulates the electronic structure thus promote the stability and rate performance effectively. The CS-NSCNT SCs's electrode delivers a high specific capacitance of 1150 F g-1 at 1 A g-1, with a high cycling life stability and rate performance. For SIBs, the CS-NSCNT cathode demonstrates an initial reversible capacity of 475 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 and an excellent rate performance with a capacity retention of 53 % at 10 A g-1. This work may satisfy the long-stability, high-capacitance/capacity, high-power/energy density application requirements of future applications.
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- Henan Jia
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-ferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China.
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Bai J, Zhang L, Xue L, Lu B, He K, Liu Y, Guo S. Dual Design on Hierarchically Hollow MoTe 2/C with Ion/Electron Channel Engineering for High-Performance Sodium Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38426434 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Transition-metal tellurides have been investigated as novel anode materials for application in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their rich active sites and unique and controllable layered nanostructures. However, the weak structural strength and inferior intercalation/deintercalation kinetics inhibit the development of transition-metal tellurides. In this work, MoTe2/C composites with two different hollow nanostructures are designed and prepared. By adjustment of the precursor structure, MoTe2/C-2 exhibits superior sodium-storage performance because of its uniquely hollow nanostructure with self-assembled 2D flexible nanosheets grown on the external surface. MoTe2/C-2 delivers a higher specific capacity (276 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 after 300 cycles), much more than MoTe2/C-1 (201 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 after 300 cycles), and exhibits a long-time cycling performance (131 mAh g-1 at 1 A g-1 after 2000 cycles). The excellent sodium-storage performance derived from the rational structure design is beneficial for shortening the ion paths, facilitating the sodiation/desodiation process, and reinforcing the intrinsic structural stability, thus boosting the reaction kinetics and prolonging the cycling life. Meanwhile, the assembled full-cell maintains 101 mAh g-1 at 0.1 A g-1 after 50 cycles and lights an electric watch. The findings provide several new views for preparation of more transition-metal tellurides with multi-ion/electron migration channel engineering.
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- Jiaxi Bai
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P. R. China
- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P. R. China
- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Ma W, Huang G, Yu L, Miao X, An X, Zhang J, Kong Q, Wang Q, Yao W. Synthesis of multi-cavity mesoporous carbon nanospheres through solvent-induced self-assembly: Anode material for sodium-ion batteries with long-term cycle stability. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:1447-1457. [PMID: 37922630 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Mesoporous carbon nanospheres (MCSs) are extensively employed in energy storage applications due to their ordered pore size, large specific surface area (SSA), and abundant active sites, resulting in excellent electrochemical performance for sodium storage. However, challenges persist in achieving precise structural control and stable synthesis reactions for these MCSs. Additionally, employing MCSs with a larger SSA in sodium storage applications can lead to increased side reactions and potential structural instability. To address these issues, we propose a solvent-induced self-assembly method for obtaining high nitrogen-containing multi-cavity MCSs with reduced SSA. The morphology and SSA of the nanospheres can be precisely adjusted by regulating the reaction time. Introducing an amine-phenol bridging structure into the polymer system significantly bolsters the structural and morphological stability of the mesoporous materials. The performance of these novel nanospheres in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is remarkable, exhibiting excellent sodium storage capability and exceptional ultra-long cycle stability. At a rate of 0.1 A g-1, the nanospheres achieved a high reversible capacity of 252 mAh g-1, and even after 20,000 cycles at 5 A g-1, a specific capacity of 136 mAh g-1 was retained. In summary, our study presents a novel approach for synthesizing mesoporous carbon materials and offers valuable insights for sodium storage research, opening new possibilities for enhancing energy storage applications.
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- Wenjie Ma
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China; Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China; Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China; Interdisciplinary Materials Research Center, Institute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, No. 2025, Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu 610106, Sichuan, China.
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Qin C, Jiang ZJ, Maiyalagan T, Jiang Z. Rational Design of Hollow Structural Materials for Sodium-Ion Battery Anodes. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300206. [PMID: 37736673 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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The development of sodium-ion battery (SIB) anodes is still hindered by their rapid capacity decay and poor rate capabilities. Although there have been some new materials that can be used to fabricate stable anodes, SIBs are still far from wide applications. Strategies like nanostructure construction and material modification have been used to prepare more robust SIB anodes. Among all the design strategies, the hollow structure design is a promising method in the development of advanced anode materials. In the past decade, research efforts have been devoted to modifying the synthetic route, the type of templates, and the interior structure of hollow structures with high capacity and stability. A brief introduction is made to the main material systems and classifications of hollow structural materials first. Then different morphologies of hollow structural materials for SIB anodes from the latest reports are discussed, including nanoboxes, nanospheres, yolk shells, nanotubes, and other more complex shapes. The most used templates for the synthesis of hollow structrual materials are covered and the perspectives are highlighted at the end. This review offers a comprehensive discussion of the synthesis of hollow structural materials for SIB anodes, which could be potentially of use to research areas involving hollow materials design for batteries.
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- Chu Qin
- Key Laboratory of Optical Field Manipulation of Zhejiang Province, Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials & Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Surface Chemistry of Energy Materials, New Energy Research Institute, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603203, Tamilnadu, India
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- Key Laboratory of Optical Field Manipulation of Zhejiang Province, Department of Physics, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, Zhejiang, P. R. China
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Chen H, Liu Q, Cao S. Carbon-coated iron selenide derived from double-framework as an advance anode for Na-ion battery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:619-626. [PMID: 37532598 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Owing to the desirable nano-morphology, controllable structure, and ease of preparation, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are widely used as the precursors for electrodes in Na-ion battery (NIB). However, MOF structures are prone to fracture and collapse during the reactions. Additionally, MOF-derived electrodes often exhibit a high expansion rate, which negatively impacts the long cyclic capability of NIBs. Herein, we employed a stable covalent-organic framework (COF) as a protective coating for the first time to preserve the MOF structure. A shuttle-like iron selenide (Fe3Se4) coated with N-doped carbon (NC) was synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method, surface coating, and subsequent selenizing process. Due to its large specific surface area and well-developed porosity, the double-framework derived Fe3Se4/NC electrode provides abundant active sites for Na+ storage. The COF and COF-derived NC protect the structure of Fe3Se4/NC during synthesis and cyclic process, respectively. The high conductivity of the NC coating enhances the electron/ion conductivity of Fe3Se4/NC, thereby beneficial the rate performance. As the material anode for NIB, the Fe3Se4/NC electrode exhibits a high initial charging/discharging capacity (425.7/478.4 mAh·g-1 with an initial Coulombic efficiency of 89.0 %), excellent rate performance (333.5 mAh·g-1 at 12 A·g-1), long-durable cycle capability (290.8 mAh·g-1 after 1000 cycles at 8 A·g-1) and fast charging ability (143 s). This work provides a novel strategy of "COF on MOF" to prepare high-performance electrode materials for NIB.
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- Hongyi Chen
- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; Duozhu Technology (Wuhan) Co., LTD, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; Duozhu Technology (Wuhan) Co., LTD, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China; Duozhu Technology (Wuhan) Co., LTD, China
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Wang S, Zhou Z, Wen B, Zhang Z, Yang G, Yan W. Controlled growth of Co 9S 8 nanoparticle-embedded carbon nanosheets/carbon nanofibers toward high-performance sodium storage. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 648:644-653. [PMID: 37321083 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Transition metal sulfides (TMSs) are considered as promising anodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their high theoretical capacity and low cost. However, TMSs suffer from massive volume expansion, slow sodium-ion diffusion kinetics, and poor electrical conductivity, which severely restrict their practical application. Herein, we design self-supporting Co9S8 nanoparticles embedded carbon nanosheets/carbon nanofibers (Co9S8@CNSs/CNFs) as anode materials for SIBs. The electrospun carbon nanofibers (CNFs) provide continuous conductive networks to accelerate the ion and electron diffusion/transport kinetics, while MOFs-derived carbon nanosheets (CNSs) buffer the volume variation of Co9S8, consequently improving the cycle stability. Benefitting from the unique design and pseudocapacitive features, Co9S8@CNSs/CNFs deliver a stable capacity of 516 mAh g-1 at 200 mA g-1 and a reversible capacity of 313 mAh g-1 after 1500 cycles at 2 A g-1. Note that, it also displays excellent sodium storage performance when assembled into a full cell. The rational design and excellent electrochemical properties endow Co9S8@CNSs/CNFs with the potential stepping into commercial SIBs.
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- Silan Wang
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, "Four Joint Subjects One Union" School-Enterprise Joint Research Center for Power Battery Recycling & Circulation Utilization Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, "Four Joint Subjects One Union" School-Enterprise Joint Research Center for Power Battery Recycling & Circulation Utilization Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, "Four Joint Subjects One Union" School-Enterprise Joint Research Center for Power Battery Recycling & Circulation Utilization Technology, Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Recycling and Resource Recovery, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
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