Synthesis and Characterization of ZnFe2O4 Anode for Lithium Ion Battery

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ZnFe₂O₄ materials with spinel structure were synthesized from ZnCl₂ and FeCl₃.6H₂O by solvothermal method. Crystal structure and surface morphology were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and fourier transform infrared spectrum (FT-IR). Electrochemical performance was analyzed by constant current charging-discharging technique and cyclic voltammetry. The results showed that the particle size was about 250 nm. As an active material for lithium-ion batteries, the nano ZnFe₂O₄ material delivered a reversible capacity of 933.1 mAh/g at a current density of 50 mA/g. The specific charge capacity slightly decreased to 813.5 mAh/g, with a retention of 87.2% after 100 cycles. Furthermore, the material was able to release a capacity of 355 mAh/g at a current density as high as 400 mA/g, which demonstrated reasonable rate performance and moderately fast charge/discharge capabilities. Data from this study indicated that ZnFe₂O₄ nano-material prepared by solvothermal method is a promising anode material for lithium-ion battery with high capacity and superior cycling stability.

Key words: zinc ferrite, lithium-ion battery, nano material

CLC Number:

TB332

LIAO Li-Xia, WANG Ming, FANG Tao, YIN Ge-Ping, ZHOU Xiao-Guang, LOU Shuai-Feng. Synthesis and Characterization of ZnFe₂O₄ Anode for Lithium Ion Battery[J]. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2016, 31(1): 34-38.

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Fig. 1 XRD pattern of ZnFe2O4

Fig. 2 FTIR spectrum of ZnFe2O4 nanoparticle

Fig. 3 SEM images of low- (a) and high- (b) magnification and TEM image (c) of ZnFe2O4

Fig. 4 N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms of ZnFe2O4

Fig. 5 Charge-discharge curve of the constant current

Fig. 6 Cycling voltammgram of ZnFe2O4 electrode

Fig. 7 Cycling performance of ZnFe2O4 electrode

Fig. 8 Rate performance of ZnFe2O4 electrode

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