Formation of hierarchical Cu-doped CoSe2 microboxes via sequential ion exchange for high-performance sodium-ion batteries

Electrode materials based on electrochemical conversion reactions have received considerable interest for high capacity anodes of sodium-ion batteries. However, their practical application is greatly hindered by the poor rate capability and rapid capacity fading. Tuning the structure at nanoscale an...

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Main Authors: Fang, Yongjin, Yu, Xin-Yao, Lou, David Xiong Wen
Other Authors: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/138968
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Electrode materials based on electrochemical conversion reactions have received considerable interest for high capacity anodes of sodium-ion batteries. However, their practical application is greatly hindered by the poor rate capability and rapid capacity fading. Tuning the structure at nanoscale and increasing the conductivity of these anode materials are two effective strategies to address these issues. Herein, a two-step ion-exchange method is developed to synthesize hierarchical Cu-doped CoSe2 microboxes assembled by ultrathin nanosheets using Co-Co Prussian blue analogue microcubes as the starting material. Benefitting from the structural and compositional advantages, these Cu-doped CoSe2 microboxes with improved conductivity exhibit enhanced sodium storage properties in terms of good rate capability and excellent cycling performance.