RIS ID
80987
Abstract
A hybrid nano-urchin structure consisting of spherical onion-like carbon and MnO2 nanosheets is synthesized by a facile and environmentally-friendly hydrothermal method. Lithium-ion batteries incorporating the hybrid nano-urchin anode exhibit reversible lithium storage with superior specific capacity, enhanced rate capability, stable cycling performance, and nearly 100% Coulombic efficiency. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of designing hybrid nano-architectures with uniform and isotropic structure, high loading of electrochemically-active materials, and good conductivity for the dramatic improvement of lithium storage.
Publication Details
Wang, Y., Han, Z., Yu, S., Song, R., Song, H., Ostrikov, K. & Yang, H. (2013). Core-leaf onion-like carbon/MnO2 hybrid nano-urchins for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Carbon, 64 (November), 230-236.