Cost-Effective Biomass Carbon/Calix[4]Quinone Composites for Lithium Ion Batteries
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4164-4168 |
Journal / Publication | Chemistry - An Asian Journal |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 23 |
Online published | 26 Oct 2019 |
Publication status | Published - 2 Dec 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
Searching for new cheap encapsulating materials to decrease the solubility of organic small molecules as the cathode materials in electrolytes and improve the performance of organic lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is very important and highly desirable. In this research, we found that a novel cheap biomass carbon (named as PPL), prepared by pyrolyzing calyxes of Physalis Peruviana L, can efficiently encapsulate calix[4]quinone to form composites, which can be used as cathodes in LIBs. The initial discharge capacity of the as-fabricated battery was 437 mAh g−1 and could maintain 228 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles. Even at 1 C, the discharge capacity was still 217 mAh g−1.
Research Area(s)
- Biomass carbon PPL, calix[4]quinone, composites, organic lithium-ion batteries
Citation Format(s)
Cost-Effective Biomass Carbon/Calix[4]Quinone Composites for Lithium Ion Batteries. / Huang, Weiwei; Zhang, Meng; Cui, Huamin et al.
In: Chemistry - An Asian Journal, Vol. 14, No. 23, 02.12.2019, p. 4164-4168.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review