Tuning dual three-dimensional porous copper/graphite composite to achieve diversified utilization of copper current collector for lithium storage
Publication Name
Rare Metals
Abstract
Graphite anode materials are widely used in commercial lithium-ion batteries; however, the long electron/ion transportation path restricted its high energy storage. In this experiment, we designed a copper/graphite composite with a dual three-dimensional (3D) continuous porous structure combining used nonsolvent-induced phase separation and heat treatment, in which a large amount of graphite is embedded in the 3D porous copper/carbon architecture. In the novel structure, not only the electron and Li transmission performances are improved, but also the space of current collector is fully utilized. Meanwhile, carbonized polyacrylonitrile network stabilizes the interface between graphite and copper matrix. The obtained copper/graphite composite anode has an initial discharge capacity of 524.6 mAh·g , a holding capacity of 350 mAh·g and excellent cycle stability (299.3 mAh·g after 180 cycles at 0.1C rate), exhibiting good electrochemical performance. The experimental results show that the mass loading of the copper/graphite composite electrode material is about 4.39 mg·cm . We also envisage replacing graphite with other high-capacity active materials to fill the current collector, which can provide a reference for the future development of next-generation advanced electrodes. Graphic abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] + −1 −1 −1 −2
Open Access Status
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Funding Number
2017KJ075