A novel multiply synergetic Si@rGO/g-C3N4 as an ultra-long-life anode material for lithium-ion batteries was synthesized successfully via stable interface bonding.
A facile hydrothermal route has been developed to prepare MnO2/graphene nanocomposites and MnO2 nanoparticles are uniformly anchored on graphene nanosheets. The composite were studied as the anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The surface of graphene is modified by MnO2 nanoparticles which are 10-30 nm in size and homogeneously anchor on graphene sheets. The composite exhibits superior lithium battery performance with higher reversible capacity and better cycling performance. The reversible capacity is up to 781.5 mAh g-1 at a current of 100 mA g-1 and maintains 96% after 50 cycles. The enhanced lithium storage performance is due to the synergetic effect of graphene and MnO2.
The ZnO@ZnS nanorod is synthesized by solvothermal method as an anode material for lithium ion batteries. ZnS is deposited on ZnO and assembles in nanorod geometry successfully. The nanosized rod structure supports ion diffusion by substantially reducing the ion channel. The close-linking of ZnS and ZnO improves the synergetic effect. ZnS is in the middle of the ZnO core and the external environment, which would greatly relieve the volume change of the ZnO core during the Li+ intercalation/de-intercalation processes; therefore, the ZnO@ZnS nanorod is helpful in maintaining excellent cycle stability. The ZnO@ZnS nanorod shows a high discharge capacity of 513.4 mAh g−1 at a current density of 200 mA g−1 after 100 cycles, while a reversible capacity of 385.6 mAh g−1 is achieved at 1000 mA g−1.
Rechargeable zinc-metal batteries have attracted widespread attention recently as a potential substitute for lithium-ion batteries due to their low cost, large volumetric capacity and the capability to use a safe aqueous electrolyte.
Carbon coated Li3−xNaxV2(PO4)3/C (x = 0.04, 0.06, 0.10, 0.12, 0.18) cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries were synthesized via a simple carbothermal reduction reaction route using methyl orange as the reducing agent.
Synthesis of the ZnO@ZnS Nanorod for Lithium-Ion Batteries