Graphite-Nanoplate-Coated Bi2 S3 Composite with High-Volume Energy Density and Excellent Cycle Life for Room-Temperature Sodium-Sulfide Batteries.

Publisher:
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Citation:
Chemistry, 2016, 22, (2), pp. 590-597
Issue Date:
2016-01-11
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Graphite-nanoplate-coated Bi2 S3 composite (Bi2 S3 @C) has been prepared by a simple, scalable, and energy-efficient precipitation method combined with ball milling. The Bi2 S3 @C composite was used as the cathode material for sodium-sulfide batteries. It delivered an initial capacity of 550 mAh g(-1) and high stable specific energy in the range of 275-300 Wh kg(-1) at 0.1 C, with an enhanced capacity retention of 69 % over 100 cycles. The unique structure demonstrates superior cycling stability, with a capacity drop of 0.3 % per cycle over 100 cycles, compared with that of bare Bi2 S3 . The sodium storage mechanism of Bi2 S3 was investigated based on ex situ X-ray diffraction and scanning transmission electron microscopy.
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