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Vol. 11 (2019)

Metal–Oleate Complex-Derived Bimetallic Oxides Nanoparticles Encapsulated in 3D Graphene Networks as Anodes for Efficient Lithium Storage with Pseudocapacitance

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-019-0247-3
Yingying Cao
Key Laboratory of Organic Synthesis of Jiangsu Province, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
Kaiming Geng
Key Laboratory of Organic Synthesis of Jiangsu Province, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
Hongbo Geng
School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People’s Republic of China
Huixiang Ang
School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore
Jie Pei
Key Laboratory of Organic Synthesis of Jiangsu Province, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
Yayuan Liu
Key Laboratory of Organic Synthesis of Jiangsu Province, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
Xueqin Cao
Key Laboratory of Organic Synthesis of Jiangsu Province, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China
Junwei Zheng
College of Physics, Optoelectronic and Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, People’s Republic of China
Hongwei Gu
Key Laboratory of Organic Synthesis of Jiangsu Province, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People’s Republic of China

Corresponding Author: Hongwei Gu

hongwei@suda.edu.cn

Nano-Micro Letters, Vol. 11 (2019), Article Number: 15

Abstract

In this manuscript, we have demonstrated the delicate design and synthesis of bimetallic oxides nanoparticles derived from metal–oleate complex embedded in 3D graphene networks (MnO/CoMn2O4 ⊂ GN), as an anode material for lithium ion batteries. The novel synthesis of the MnO/CoMn2O4 ⊂ GN consists of thermal decomposition of metal–oleate complex containing cobalt and manganese metals and oleate ligand, forming bimetallic oxides nanoparticles, followed by a self-assembly route with reduced graphene oxides. The MnO/CoMn2O4 ⊂ GN composite, with a unique architecture of bimetallic oxides nanoparticles encapsulated in 3D graphene networks, rationally integrates several benefits including shortening the diffusion path of Li+ ions, improving electrical conductivity and mitigating volume variation during cycling. Studies show that the electrochemical reaction processes of MnO/CoMn2O4 ⊂ GN electrodes are dominated by the pseudocapacitive behavior, leading to fast Li+ charge/discharge reactions. As a result, the MnO/CoMn2O4 ⊂ GN manifests high initial specific capacity, stable cycling performance, and excellent rate capability.


Highlights:


1 Bimetallic oxides nanoparticles derived from metal–oleate complexes embedded in 3D graphene networks were fabricated by a facile and rational design approach.
2 The unique porous architecture promotes charge transfer so as to enhance the reversible capacity.
3 The synergetic effect between the 0D nanoparticles and 3D graphene networks plays an essential role in the superb electrochemical performance.

Keywords

Metal–oleate complex Bimetallic oxides nanoparticles Porous architecture 3D graphene networks Lithium ion batteries
Cao, Yingying, Kaiming Geng, Hongbo Geng, Huixiang Ang, Jie Pei, Yayuan Liu, Xueqin Cao, Junwei Zheng, and Hongwei Gu. 2019. “Metal–Oleate Complex-Derived Bimetallic Oxides Nanoparticles Encapsulated in 3D Graphene Networks As Anodes for Efficient Lithium Storage With Pseudocapacitance”. Nano-Micro Letters 11 (February):15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40820-019-0247-3.
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