Cu-Doped-Fe2O3 Microspheres as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Title Cu-Doped-Fe2O3 Microspheres as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Authors F. Min; S. Yang; Q. Zhang; C. Yang; W. Gao; S. Wang; F. Teng; G. Li; Z. Ai
Journal J Nanosci Nanotechnol
DOI 10.1166/jnn.2018.15228
Abstract

?-Fe2O3 and Cu-doped ?-Fe2O3 microspheres were similarly synthesized by solvothermal method. These microspheres were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscope (SEM) technique. As anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), Cu-doped ?-Fe2O3 electrodes exhibit better electrochemical performance (higher specific capacities of 600 mAhg-1 and better cycling performance), compared with pure ?-Fe2O3 electrode. Additionally, the effects of different Cu2+-doping contents and reaction times on the morphology and the electrochemical properties were also discussed. Cu-doped ?-Fe2O3 proves to be a potential anode material for LIB applications.

Citation F. Min; S. Yang; Q. Zhang; C. Yang; W. Gao; S. Wang; F. Teng; G. Li; Z. Ai.Cu-Doped-Fe2O3 Microspheres as Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries.. J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2018;18(6):42964301. doi:10.1166/jnn.2018.15228

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