A Dual Protection System for Heterostructured 3D CNT/CoSe₂/C as High Areal Capacity Anode for Sodium Storage.

ABSTRACT: 3D electrode design is normally opted for multiple advantages, however, instability/detachment of active material causes the pulverization and degradation of the structure, and ultimately poor cyclic stability. Here, a dually protected, highly compressible, and freestanding anode is presented for sodium-ion batteries, where 3D carbon nanotube (CNT) sponge is decorated with homogeneously dispersed CoSe₂ nanoparticles (NPs) which are protected under carbon overcoat (CNT/CoSe₂/C). The 3D CNT sponge delivers enough space for high mass loading while providing high mechanical strength and faster conduction pathway among the NPs. The outer amorphous carbon overcoat controls the formation of solid electrolyte interphase film by avoiding direct contact of CoSe₂ with

SUBMITTER: Yousaf M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7055556 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature