Hydrothermal derived Li 2 SnO 3 /C composite as negative electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Qiufen Wang, Ying Huang, Juan Miao, Yan Wang, Yang Zhao

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Abstract

Composite Li 2 SnO 3 /C with good cycle performance for lithium-ion batteries was synthesized by a hydrothermal route. The structure, morphology and electrochemical properties of the as-prepared materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and electrochemical measurements. Results show that the length of the Li 2 SnO 3 nanorods are in the range of 40-60 nm while the average diameter is approximately 30 nm. Amorphous carbons are distributed among the Li 2 SnO 3 nanoparticles. The first discharge-charge capacities of Li 2 SnO 3 /C are 2045.8 mAh g -1 and 1756.6 mAh g -1 . After the 50th cycles, the capacity retained is 598.3 mAh g -1 at a constant current density of 60 mA g -1 in the voltage range of 0.05-2.0 V. The composite Li 2 SnO 3 /C exhibits a better electrochemical property than Li 2 SnO 3 .

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6923-6929
Number of pages7
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume258
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2012

Keywords

  • Electrochemical properties
  • Hydrothermal route
  • Lithium-ion batteries

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