Self-Sacrifice Template Construction of Uniform Yolk-Shell ZnS@C for Superior Alkali-Ion Storage

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Author(s)

  • Xijun Xu
  • Fangkun Li
  • Dechao Zhang
  • Zhengbo Liu
  • Shiyong Zuo
  • Jun Liu

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Article number2200247
Journal / PublicationAdvanced Science
Volume9
Issue number14
Online published15 Mar 2022
Publication statusPublished - 16 May 2022

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Abstract

Secondary batteries have been widespread in the daily life causing an ever-growing demand for long-cycle lifespan and high-energy alkali-ion batteries. As an essential constituent part, electrode materials with superior electrochemical properties play a vital role in the battery systems. Here, an outstanding electrode of yolk-shell ZnS@C nanorods is developed, introducing considerable void space via a self-sacrificial template method. Such carbon encapsulated nanorods moderate integral electronic conductivity, thus ensuring rapid alkali-ions/electrons transporting. Furthermore, the porous structure of these nanorods endows enough void space to mitigate volume stress caused by the insertion/extraction of alkali-ions. Due to the unique structure, these yolk-shell ZnS@C nanorods achieve superior rate performance and cycling performance (740 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 after 540 cycles) for lithium-ion batteries. As a potassium-ion batteries anode, they achieve an ultra-long lifespan delivering 211.1 mAh g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 after 5700 cycles. The kinetic analysis reveals that these ZnS@C nanorods with considerable pseudocapacitive contribution benefit the fast lithiation/delithiation. Detailed transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses indicate that such yolk-shell ZnS@C anode is a typical reversible conversion reaction mechanism accomplished by alloying processes. This rational design strategy opens a window for the development of superior energy storage materials.

Research Area(s)

  • alkali-ion batteries, anode, long-cycle life, yolk-shell, ZnS@C nanorods, POROUS CARBON POLYHEDRA, HIGH-PERFORMANCE ANODE, LITHIUM-ION, SODIUM, NANOPARTICLES, NANOSPHERES, NANOBOXES, MECHANISM, GRAPHENE

Citation Format(s)

Self-Sacrifice Template Construction of Uniform Yolk-Shell ZnS@C for Superior Alkali-Ion Storage. / Xu, Xijun; Li, Fangkun; Zhang, Dechao et al.
In: Advanced Science, Vol. 9, No. 14, 2200247, 16.05.2022.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

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