Improved electrochemical performance of anode materials for high energy density lithium-ion batteries through Sn(SnO2)–SiO2/graphene-based nanocomposites prepared by a facile and low-cost approach. Issue 9 (6th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Namsar, Orapim; Autthawong, Thanaphat; Laokawee, Viratchara; Boonprachai, Ruttapol; Haruta, Mitsutaka; Kurata, Hiroki; Yu, Aishui; Chairuangsri, Torranin; Sarakonsri, Thapanee
• Is Part Of: Sustainable energy & fuels. Volume 4:Issue 9(2020)
• Page Start: 4625
• Page End: 4636
• Publication Date: 2020-07-06
• Subjects: Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Fuel cells -- Periodicals; Electric batteries -- Periodicals; Electrochemistry -- Periodicals; 660.297
• DOI: 10.1039/d0se00597e
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2398-4902

Abstract

Abstract : Novel anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, nanocomposites of Sn (or SnO2 ) and SiO2 with graphene-based sheets (GO, rGO and NrGO), were synthesized by a facile and low-cost technique. The capacity of all composites was relatively high as compared to traditional graphite. Abstract : Novel anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), nanocomposites of tin (Sn) and silica (SiO2 ) with graphene-based sheets (GO, rGO and NrGO), were synthesized by a facile and low-cost technique. Microstructural observation indicated that ultrafine Sn and SiO2 nanoparticles were homogeneously distributed on graphene-based matrices. In addition, a new phase of tin oxide (SnO2 ) was also observed in all prepared composites. Electrochemical performance tests showed that the capacity of all composites was relatively high as compared to traditional graphite and other graphene-based composites containing Sn or SnO2 or SiO2 . The highest capacity was achieved in the Sn(SnO2 )–SiO2 /rGO composite. Excellent electrochemical characteristics of the new nanocomposites made them good candidates for use as high-performance anode materials for LIBs.