Multi-Layer Graphene/SnO2 Nanocomposites as Negative Electrode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Author(s):  
Chau-Chung Hou ◽  
Sanjaya Brahma ◽  
Shao-Chieh Weng ◽  
Chia-Chin Chang ◽  
Jow-Lay Huang

Abstract We report the synthesis of SnO2/multi-layer graphene nanocomposites by an easy low temperature (60 °C) electroless plating route. An aqueous suspension containing Sn(BF4)2 with multi-layer graphene is reacted at 60 °C in an acidic environment for 1 h, and Na2S2O4 is used to reduce tin ion from Sn(BF4)2. After electroless plating, the presence of SnO2 particle (15–35 nm) attached to the multi-layer graphene is confirmed by transmission electron microscopy. Tin oxide (SnO2) can be used to modify multi-layer graphene via electroless plating process decorating with oxygen-containing functional groups. It is found that the electroless plating has enhanced the electrochemical performance of SnO2 and multi-layer graphene that shows reasonably good capacity (∼243 mAh g−1 after 50 charge/discharge cycles) and high Coulombic efficiency (∼78%).

2014 ◽  
Vol 875-877 ◽  
pp. 183-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Ping Tang ◽  
Shi Ming Wang ◽  
Jia Feng Ding ◽  
Guang Ya Hou ◽  
Guo Qu Zheng

In this work, TiO2(B) nanotubes with uniform diameter were prepared by the simple route of hydrothermal synthesis, and graphene nanosheets were added to form TiO2(B)/graphene nanocomposites, the two kinds of materials were comparatively studied as anode materials. The morphology and crystal structure were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The electrochemical performance was evaluated by galvanostatic chargedischarge tests. The results show that the nanocomposite electrode material has good electrochemical performance due to the contributions of graphene. At the current density of 50mA/g, the capacity of TiO2(B)/graphene is 135.8 mAh/g, and the coulombic efficiency is 61.8%, after 10 charge-discharge cycles it still retains 113.2mAh/g . However, TiO2(B) anode reduces rapidly to 65.6 mAh/g.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (19) ◽  
pp. 7091-7106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Xie ◽  
Qichun Zhang

Different organic electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries are divided into three types: positive electrode materials, negative electrode materials, and bi-functional electrode materials, and are further discussed.


2014 ◽  
Vol 1056 ◽  
pp. 3-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Hong Zhang ◽  
Kun Peng Wang

Graphite is widely used as the negative electrode material. To find out the influence of several different modified ways on the material's electrochemical performance, the electrochemical properties of 0318、0318-GLQ、MCMB22、AGP-3-2、AGP-3-2-1 and AGP-3-2-2 batteries were investigated by means of cyclic voltammetry (CV) experimental method. Results show that surface morphology, lithium intercalate/de-intercalate process, the first coulombic efficiency, reversibility and rate capability are all different for different material. Above all, AGP-3-2-2 has the best electrochemical performance, AGP-3-2 is worst, and the results prove that coating by pitch has a positive influence on the electrochemical performance of the material.


2011 ◽  
Vol 197-198 ◽  
pp. 1113-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Li Yao ◽  
Jin Qing Chen ◽  
An Yun Li ◽  
Xin Bing Chen

The platelike Co3O4/carbon nanofiber (CNF) composite materials were synthesized by the calcination of β-Co(OH)2/CNF precursor prepared by a surfactant-free hydrothermal method. As negative electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, the platelike Co3O4/CNF composites can deliver a high reversible capacity of 900 mAh g-1 for a life extending over hundreds of cycles at a current density of 100 mA g-1. The high Li-storage capacity and excellent cycling performance for Co3O4/CNF composite materials may mainly attribute to the beneficial effect of the CNFs addition on enhancing structural stability and electrical conductivity of Co3O4 platelets.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 3333-3343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changjian Deng ◽  
Miu Lun Lau ◽  
Chunrong Ma ◽  
Paige Skinner ◽  
Yuzi Liu ◽  
...  

Nanoscale oxide-based negative electrodes are of great interest for lithium ion batteries due to their high energy/power density, and enhanced safety. The crystallinity effect of mesoporous TiO2 nanoparticle electrode was investigated in this work.


2014 ◽  
Vol 492 ◽  
pp. 370-374
Author(s):  
Xiao Zhen Liu ◽  
Guang Jian Lu ◽  
Xiao Zhou Liu ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
Han Zhang Xiao

Pr doped SnO2 particles as negative electrode material of lithium-ion battery are synthesized by the coprecipitation method with SnCl4·5H2O and Pr2O3 as raw materials. The structure of the SnO2 particles and Pr doped SnO2 particles are investigated respectively by XRD analysis. Doping is achieved well by coprecipitation method and is recognized as replacement doping or caulking doping. Electrochemical properties of the SnO2 particles and Pr doped SnO2 particles are tested by charge-discharge and cycle voltammogram experimentation, respectively. The initial specific discharge capacity of Pr doped SnO2 the negative electrode materials is 676.3mAh/g. After 20 cycles, the capacity retention ratio is 90.5%. The reversible capacity of Pr doped SnO2 negative electrode material higher than the reversible capacity of SnO2 negative electrode material. Pr doped SnO2 particles has good lithiumion intercalation/deintercalation performance.


Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Miao ◽  
Patrick Hynan ◽  
Annette von Jouanne ◽  
Alexandre Yokochi

Over the past several decades, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) has continued to increase. Projections estimate that worldwide, more than 125 million EVs will be on the road by 2030. At the heart of these advanced vehicles is the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery which provides the required energy storage. This paper presents and compares key components of Li-ion batteries and describes associated battery management systems, as well as approaches to improve the overall battery efficiency, capacity, and lifespan. Material and thermal characteristics are identified as critical to battery performance. The positive and negative electrode materials, electrolytes and the physical implementation of Li-ion batteries are discussed. In addition, current research on novel high energy density batteries is presented, as well as opportunities to repurpose and recycle the batteries.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 1950054 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huilin Fan ◽  
Youhong Wang ◽  
Mingxiang Yu ◽  
Kangkang Wang ◽  
Junting Zhang ◽  
...  

The microstructure and electrochemical property of Cu–Al–Si alloy anode material are studied in this paper. The research shows that the alloy particle has a basic circular outline, and two copper-rich phases with different silicon contents are detected in the particle, and both phases with nanostructure are observed in its surface layer. The nano-silicon alloy negative electrode material needs to be used in a certain proportion with graphite, binder and conductive agent, and the stirring process also has an important influence on its electrochemical performance. Multiple mixing can achieve a better cycle retention compared to direct mixing. The first-cycle coulombic efficiency of the electrode material is improved up to about 90%, and the specific capacity is still higher than 500[Formula: see text]mAh[Formula: see text]g[Formula: see text] after 100 cycles. The battery manufacturing process is similar to the graphite negative electrode, so it is easy to be applied.


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