Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance of Fe2O3 Nanofibers as Anode Materials for LIBs

doi:10.15541/jim20170095

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Abstract:

Due to high theoretical specific capacity and low cost, Fe₂O₃has become an attractive research field in anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this study, by using PVP/FeCl₃ solutions with different concentrations as precursors, Fe₂O₃ nanofibers with different diameters were prepared by electrospinning technology and anneal treatment. In addition, Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles were prepared by hydrothermal synthesis method. The crystalline structure, morphology and electrochemical performances of the composites were investigated by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, infrared spectrum, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, and charge-discharge tests. Results showed that Fe₂O₃ nanofibers has better electrochemical performance than Fe₂O₃nanoparticles. Fe₂O₃ nanofibers with diameter of 160 nm exhibited the highest rate and cycle performance as anode material in LIBs. It was found that the Fe₂O₃ electrode could deliver a discharge capacity of 827.3 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g current density and 439.1 mAh/g at 2 A/g after 70 cycles.

Key words: Fe₂O₃, nanofiber, electrospinning, anode material, lithium ion battery

CLC Number:

TQ174

CAI Jian-Xin, LI Zhi-Peng, LI Wei, ZHAO Peng-Fei, YANG Zhen-Yu, YU Ji. Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance of Fe₂O₃ Nanofibers as Anode Materials for LIBs[J]. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2018, 33(3): 301-306.

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Fig. 1 (a) FT-IR spectra of PVP/FeCl3(II) nanofibers and the products calcined from PVP/FeCl3(II) nanofibers at 300-700℃ and (b) XRD patterns of the products calcined from PVP/FeCl3(II) nanofibers and Fe2O3 nanoparticles at 300-700℃

Fig. 2 Thermogravimetric curves of PVP nanofibers and PVP/FeCl3 nanofibers

Fig. 3 SEM and TEM images of (a, e) Fe2O3(I), (b, f) Fe2O3(II), (c, g) Fe2O3(III) nanofibers and (d, h) Fe2O3 nanoparticles

Fig. 4 Rate performance of Fe2O3(I) nanofibers, Fe2O3(II) nanofibers, Fe2O3(III) nanofibers, and Fe2O3 nanoparticles

Fig. 5 Cycling performance and coulombic efficiency of Fe2O3(I) nanofibers and Fe2O3 particles at 2 A/g

Fig. 6 Discharge-charge curves of Fe2O3 (I) nanofibers at 0.1 A/g in the potential range of 0-3.00 V

Fig. 7 Electrochemical impedance spectra of the samples

Fig. 8 CV curves of Fe2O3(I) nanofibers at 0.1 mV/s rate in the potential range of 0-3.00 V

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