Metal–organic framework-assisted synthesis of compact Fe2O3 nanotubes in Co3O4 host with enhanced lithium storage properties

Transition metal oxides are promising candidates for the high-capacity anode material in lithium-ion batteries. The electrochemical performance of transition metal oxides can be improved by constructing suitable composite architectures. Herein, we demonstrate a metal–organic framework (MOF)-assisted...

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Main Authors: Lou, David Xiong Wen, Zhang, Song Lin, Guan, Bu Yuan, Wu, Hao Bin
Other Authors: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/86370
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/45292
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Transition metal oxides are promising candidates for the high-capacity anode material in lithium-ion batteries. The electrochemical performance of transition metal oxides can be improved by constructing suitable composite architectures. Herein, we demonstrate a metal–organic framework (MOF)-assisted strategy for the synthesis of a hierarchical hybrid nanostructure composed of Fe2O3 nanotubes assembled in Co3O4 host. Starting from MOF composite precursors (Fe-based MOF encapsulated in a Co-based host matrix), a complex structure of Co3O4 host and engulfed Fe2O3 nanotubes was prepared by a simple annealing treatment in air. By virtue of their structural and compositional features, these hierarchical composite particles reveal enhanced lithium storage properties when employed as anodes for lithium-ion batteries.