Preparation and Performance of Sn-Co-M-C（M = Zn, Fe）Composites as an Anode Material

Authors

Guo-Qing FANG
Wei-Wei LIU
Shi-Ci HE
Qian ZHANG
Jun-Wei ZHENG
De-Cheng LI

Corresponding Author

De-Cheng LI(lidecheng@suda.edu.cn)

Abstract

The anode materials of Sn-Co-M-C (M = Zn, Fe) composites were prepared by carbothermal reduction method from metal oxides and sucrose in N₂ atmosphere. Their structural and electrochemical properties were studied by XRD, SEM and charge-discharge test. Among them, the Sn-Co-Zn-C composite showed higher specific capacity and good cycle performance. The initial specific discharge capacity of 571 mAh.g^-1 could be obtained, while 369 mAh.g^-1 was still kept after 45 cycles.

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Keywords

carbothermal reduction method, lithium-ion battery, cathode material, Sn-based alloy

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.61558/2993-074X.2926

Publication Date

2012-08-28

Online Available Date

2012-02-21

Revised Date

2012-02-16

Received Date

2011-11-24

Recommended Citation

Guo-Qing FANG, Wei-Wei LIU, Shi-Ci HE, Qian ZHANG, Jun-Wei ZHENG, De-Cheng LI. Preparation and Performance of Sn-Co-M-C（M = Zn, Fe）Composites as an Anode Material[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2012 , 18(4): Article 9.
DOI: 10.61558/2993-074X.2926
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol18/iss4/9

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