Sn/SnO2 embedded in mesoporous carbon nanocomposites as negative electrode for lithium ion batteries

Fathy M. Hassan; Zhongwei Chen; Aiping Yu; Zhu Chen; Xingcheng Xiao

doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2012.09.015

Sn/SnO₂ embedded in mesoporous carbon nanocomposites as negative electrode for lithium ion batteries

Fathy M. Hassan, Zhongwei Chen, Aiping Yu, Zhu Chen, Xingcheng Xiao

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Abstract

Mesoporous Sn/SnO₂/carbon composites with uniformly Sn/SnO ₂ embedded within the carbon pore walls have been rationally designed and synthesized. These nanocomposites have been characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS and tested as negative electrodes in a cell using lithium foil as the counter electrode. The inclusion of metallic Sn in SnO₂/CMK-3 resulted in a unique, ordered structure and provided a synergistic effect which resulted in an impressive initial reversible capacity of 799 mAh g^-1. In addition, at a higher current of 800 mA g^-1, the heterostructure was able to provide a stable capacity of 350 mAh g^-1. Furthermore, a retention capacity of ∼670 mAh g^-1 was obtained after 60 cycles.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	844-852
Number of pages	9
Journal	Electrochimica Acta
Volume	87
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2012.09.015
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Composites
Lithium ion battery
Mesoporous carbon
Negative electrode
Tin and tin oxides

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Chemical Engineering(all)
Electrochemistry

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