Abstract
SnO2@Co3O4 hollow nano-spheres have been prepared using the template-based sol-gel coating technique and their electrochemical performance as an anode for lithium-ion battery (LIB) was investigated. The size of synthesized hollow spheres was about 50 nm with the shell thickness of 7–8 nm. The fabricated SnO2@Co3O4 hollow nano-sphere electrode exhibited an extraordinary reversible capacity (962 mAh·g−1 after 100 cycles at 100 mA·g−1), good cyclability, and high rate capability, which was attributed to the Co-enhanced reversibility of the Li2O reduction reaction during cycling.[Figure not available: see fulltext.]
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1128-1136 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Nano Research |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CoO
- SnO
- anode
- hollow sphere
- lithium-ion battery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering