Issue 12, 2021

The precise synthesis of twin-born Fe3O4/FeS/carbon nanosheets for high-rate lithium-ion batteries

Abstract

Metal oxides/sulfides have been considered as promising anode candidates for use in next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but the large volume changes and poor electron and ion conductivities limit their practical applications. Here, twin-born Fe3O4/FeS/carbon nanosheets (TB-FeOSC-NS) were precisely fabricated for the first time by using MIL-88b(Fe) as a self-sacrificing template. By adjusting the amount of citric acid and the annealing temperature, the structure and phase composition could be accurately controlled. Benefitting from its unique structure, TB-FeOSC-NS can provide an abundant contact interface with electrolytes and active sites for redox reactions, providing a short diffusion path for electrons and ions. Therefore, as an anode material for use in LIBs, the TB-FeOSC-NS electrode exhibits admirable electrochemical performance, including a high specific capacity, excellent cycling stability, and superior rate performance, with a high capacity of 400 mA h g−1 at an ultrahigh current density of 20 A g−1. More importantly, this work deepens our understanding of the precise synthesis of heterostructured materials for electrochemical energy storage and the synergistic modulation of morphologies, phase compositions, and interfaces.

Graphical abstract: The precise synthesis of twin-born Fe3O4/FeS/carbon nanosheets for high-rate lithium-ion batteries

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
28 Jan 2021
Accepted
24 Mar 2021
First published
13 Apr 2021

Mater. Chem. Front., 2021,5, 4579-4588

The precise synthesis of twin-born Fe3O4/FeS/carbon nanosheets for high-rate lithium-ion batteries

L. Ma, B. Hou, N. Shang, S. Zhang, C. Wang, L. Zong, J. Song, J. Wang and X. Zhao, Mater. Chem. Front., 2021, 5, 4579 DOI: 10.1039/D1QM00153A

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