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Chemistry

2019

Journal of Electrochemistry

Nanocomposites

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Preparations And Electrochemical Properties Of Co@Nc Nanocomposites Based On Zif-67, Xiao-Li Tan, Deng-Hong He, Xing-Wang Zhang Oct 2019

Preparations And Electrochemical Properties Of Co@Nc Nanocomposites Based On Zif-67, Xiao-Li Tan, Deng-Hong He, Xing-Wang Zhang

Journal of Electrochemistry

It is necessary to develop an inexpensive catalyst for the replacement of precious metal catalysts (such as RuO2, IrO2). In this article, the metal organic framework ZIF-67 was synthesized by solvothermal method at room temperature, and then the high temperature carbonization was used to prepare the nitrogen-doped carbon-based composite material Co@NC with the Co nanoparticle inside. The effects of the carbonization temperature on surface morphology, chemcial composition and electrocatalytic property were investigated. Most importantly, the Co@NC catalyst with the best morphology and structure was synthesized, and its catalytic activity and stability toward oxygen evolution reaction (OER) …


Recent Progress On Tio2-Based Anode Materials For Sodium-Ion Batteries, Si-Tian Lian, Jian-Shuai Lv, Qiang Yu, Guang-Wu Hu, Zhuo Chen, Liang Zhou, Li-Qiang Mai Feb 2019

Recent Progress On Tio2-Based Anode Materials For Sodium-Ion Batteries, Si-Tian Lian, Jian-Shuai Lv, Qiang Yu, Guang-Wu Hu, Zhuo Chen, Liang Zhou, Li-Qiang Mai

Journal of Electrochemistry

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) represents a stable, low-cost, and nontoxic anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, the low electrical conductivity limits its electrochemical activity (specific capacity) and rate capability, hindering its widespread applications. In this article, we show that different crystal forms of TiO2 have different pore structures, resulting in the distinct sodium storage capacities. Accordingly, the article introduces how TiO2 microstructures influence sodium storage. The nanoparticle structure can improve the rate performance of the material due to its short ion diffusion distance, and the internal cavity of the hollow structure is beneficial to cycle stability. …